Designer Safari

18/07/2025

🦩 These graceful flamingos at Lake Nakuru are a testament to the vibrant birdlife of Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Fun fact: Flamingos are born with grey feathers and turn pink due to the algae they consume, rich in carotenoids!

However, their numbers have been declining due to rising water levels, which dilute the algae they feed on, and human activities affecting their habitats. Despite these challenges, the Great Rift Valley remains a haven for flamingo enthusiasts.

Ready to witness these magnificent birds in their natural habitat? Contact Designer Safari to plan your birdwatching adventure in the Great Rift Valley!

18/07/2025

Experiencing the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara is a bucket-list safari moment. To truly witness the magic of the river crossings, it’s best to stay close to the Mara River. These five camps offer exceptional access to the action and combine luxury with front-row wildlife viewing.

Discover the 5 best camps in Kenya’s Masai Mara to witness the Great Migration up close. Explore top luxury, eco-luxury, and family-friendly safari lodges strategically located along river crossings like the Mara and Sand Rivers.

16/07/2025

Unveiling the First Glimpse of &Beyond Suyian Lodge!

We’re thrilled to share the first images of the highly anticipated &Beyond Suyian Lodge, nestled in the heart of Laikipia’s 44,000-acre Suyian Conservancy. With only 14 exclusive suites, each offering private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and breathtaking views, this lodge redefines luxury in the wild

From thrilling game drives and camel safaris to spotting the elusive black leopard and African wild dog, &Beyond Suyian Lodge offers an immersive safari experience like no other. Its Afro-Wabi-Sabi architecture seamlessly blends with the stunning landscape, making it the perfect place to connect with nature and culture.

📍 Suyian Conservancy, Laikipia

🌍 Kenya

📸 &Beyond

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08/07/2025

There’s something magical about a day spent at Vipingo Ridge. Waking up to the soft coastal breeze, surrounded by lush fairways and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, it’s more than just a game. It’s a full-body exhale.

Here, golf meets the wild. As you move from hole to hole, you might spot graceful giraffes wandering nearby or hear the distant rustle of wildlife in the bush. It’s a surreal experience, playing through one of Kenya’s most scenic courses while nature carries on beside you, unbothered and at peace.

From the perfectly manicured greens to the stillness between swings, every moment feels intentional. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or simply along for the ride, there’s a calm that settles in as the sun glides over the course. Time slows down. The breeze carries a kind of softness. And you’re reminded why we chase these moments.

Add in incredible service, warm smiles, and sunsets that set the entire sky on fire, and you’ve got something unforgettable. This is not just golf. This is Vipingo.

📍Vipingo Ridge

07/07/2025

Some places quiet the noise. Others awaken something deeper.
At The Fort, Lamu, you don’t just check in. You exhale. It's the kind of place that slows your thoughts, softens your steps, and reminds you how rich stillness can feel. The walls hold stories but the silence holds space.

Here, you wake up with the ocean breeze and fall asleep to the rhythm of prayer calls and palm leaves rustling. No rush, no clutter, no need for more. Just sunlight, Swahili design, salt air, and soul.

It’s a retreat for the traveler who craves meaning, not just movement. For the one who seeks out beauty in texture, history, and simplicity. For the heart that wants to wander inward as much as it does across oceans.

Whether you're journaling on the rooftop, sharing slow dinners under lantern light, or letting your body melt into the pace of island life, The Fort leaves its mark gently and deeply.

📍Lamu, Kenya. A place for rest, reflection, and rootedness.
🔗 Link in bio to experience it for yourself.

04/07/2025

Some places don’t just live up to the hype; they leave an imprint on your soul.
Tucked beneath towering doum palms along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, Elephant Bedroom Camp is a dream woven into the wilderness of Samburu, where luxury and the wild coexist in the most surreal harmony.

From the moment you arrive, time begins to stretch and soften. Your mornings start with birdsong and the distant rumble of elephants moving through camp, sometimes stopping just steps from your tent. It’s not unusual to see them meandering through as you sip your coffee or unwind by your private plunge pool. A gentle reminder that you’re the guest here, not them.

Each tented suite feels like a cocoon of rustic elegance: wood floors, earthy tones, sweeping river views, and thoughtful touches that blend modern comfort with safari charm. Candlelit dinners are served under the stars, with the sounds of the bush as your playlist. No filters, no distractions, just pure, grounding beauty.

Game drives offer unforgettable encounters with Samburu’s rare wildlife. From graceful gerenuks and Grevy’s zebras to the region’s iconic lionesses and elusive leopards. But honestly? Some of the most magical moments happen right at camp. Watching elephants drink from the river at dusk, feeling the warm breeze carry the scent of acacia wood, lying back and realizing how infinite the stars look without a city skyline in sight.

Elephant Bedroom isn’t just a place to stay. It’s a reminder of how deeply we’re meant to connect with the earth. To feel small, to feel grateful, and to feel alive.

📍Elephant Bedroom Camp, Samburu National Reserve

Luxury deep in the wild. Serenity beyond words.
Link in bio to book your stay, because this is the kind of experience you’ll carry with you long after you’ve left.

03/07/2025

Walk with giraffes in the wild, only in Kenya 🇰🇪🦒
Crescent Island on Lake Naivasha offers one of Kenya’s most unique wildlife experiences. No fences, no safari cars, just you and nature.

Here, you can walk side by side with giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more in an open sanctuary that feels like a dream. It is home to some of the most relaxed wildlife in the country, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Great Rift Valley.

Whether you are visiting for a peaceful escape or a truly immersive safari adventure, Crescent Island is a must-see for wildlife lovers.

📍Lake Naivasha Crescent island
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30/06/2025

Ol Donyo Lodge is where time slows down and the rhythm of the wild takes over. Nestled between Kenya’s Chyulu Hills and the vast plains of the Amboseli ecosystem, this place is unlike anywhere else. Mornings begin with coffee and a view of Mount Kilimanjaro, while the day unfolds with horseback safaris, tracking elephants, and long, quiet moments of stillness under the acacia trees.

Everything here feels intentional. The suites are designed to open you up to the landscape, the rooftop star beds are an invitation to sleep beneath the Milky Way, and the silence is the kind that stays with you long after you leave.

This is not just a stay. It is a return to something deeper, something older, something true. Ol Donyo is luxury, yes, but more than that, it is connection. To land. To wildlife. To yourself.

Book your experience through Designer Safari and travel Kenya with intention.

📍Amboseli, Ol Donyo Lodge

27/06/2025

Here Come the Big Cats 🐾

While the Masai Mara National Reserve is known for its grandeur and drama, those looking for space, stillness, and more personal wildlife encounters often find themselves drawn to Naboisho Conservancy. This private section of the greater Mara ecosystem offers all the big cats and iconic landscapes, without the crowds.

Here, conservation and community are at the heart of everything. With limited vehicles and fewer visitors, you can enjoy moments that feel completely your own. Lions stretch across golden grass. Elephants move quietly through the trees. Giraffes stop and watch you as curiously as you watch them.

At Encounter Mara, your days begin with birdsong and end under starlit skies. There is no need to rush. Safaris unfold slowly, giving you time to absorb every sound, every shadow, every breath of the wild.

These moments were captured by 📸 Ulf Schlüppmann while on safari with us.

📍 Encounter Mara in Naboisho Conservancy.

His lens shows the beauty of what happens when wildlife is given space to thrive, and guests are invited to simply witness.

18/06/2025

When is the best time to visit the Masai Mara? The answer may not be what you think 😉

Discover the best time to visit the Masai Mara with this seasonal guide—Great Migration, birding, calving, and low-season safaris await