A Private Family Safari Adventure Through Kenya

The ancient tradition of Kisima Hamsini or Singing Wells sees Samburu morans (warriors) chant and work perfectly in rhythm as they dig deep watering holes during the dry season. Watch – and listen – as they form human chains in the riverbeds, singing and scooping up water to give to their cattle.

Launched in 2021, the Milk to Market initiative allows Samburu women to sell surplus goat milk to help orphaned elephant calves. Meet the ‘Milk Mamas’ behind the project, and learn how it offers an opportunity for financial independence while providing improved nutrition for the elephant calves.

Head out on walks around private conservancies, led by rangers and guides from the Maasai community. Exploring on foot allows you to really take in the wilderness while tracking rhinos, elephants and leopards. You’ll also learn about native flora, diverse species of birds and smaller creatures most people miss.

A former cattle ranch, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works with local Maasai communities to revive populations of black rhinos and Grevy’s zebras. The grasslands, forests and wetlands of this private conservancy also provide habitat for the rest of the Big Five, plus rare reticulated giraffes.

A helicopter flight unlocks some of northern Kenya’s wildest landscapes. See the giant sand dunes and painted valleys of the Suguta Valley. Spot flamingoes in Lake Logipi and explore ancient calderas. End with a swim and picnic at the Jade Sea, Lake Turkana. This desert lake is known as the ‘cradle of mankind’ due to its diverse fossils.

Learn about the conservation work and community-led initiatives focused on safeguarding endangered white rhinos and black rhinos. Walk through their habitat with a private guide and spend time observing them in a space designed for their long-term protection.

Whisked deep into the park by helicopter, you’ll have extra time to observe this spectacle with fewer crowds. Watch from your private vehicle as over a million wildebeests, gazelles and zebras tumble across the plains and stumble through rivers on the final leg of their journey from the Serengeti.

For a different view of the Maasai Mara, ride on horses stabled at the Mara Training Centre, a learning hub for local guides. Trot past grazing giraffes and explore the Enonokishu Conservancy, a community-led project focused on the relationship between agriculture and wildlife.

Your time in the Maasai Mara has many rich opportunities for spotting animals. And with various photography experiences on offer, you’ll have the chance to preserve those memories beautifully. Try out state-of-the-art camera gear provided by your accommodation, take a photography lesson to get expert tips on framing and lighting, or have a private photoshoot.