OTA - Adventures in East Africa

18/03/2023

After 3 difficult years, tour outfitters are creating new offers to appeal to changed traveller tastes and mindsets  IF YOU’RE eyeing a luxury safari in Africa in 2023 and 2024, expect to find a changing landscape on the ground in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia and Botswana. When high-spe...

06/09/2022

Ol Pejeta's elite working dogs, Otis, Stecy, Malaika, Jo, Diego, Sarah, Sugar, and Drum play a vital role in ensuring zero poaching on the Conservancy. They also help keep neighbouring communities safe by preventing and responding to crimes.
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Sadly, the demand for rhino horn has decimated rhino populations in Africa and on average, one rhino is poached every day on the continent. Here on Ol Pejeta, we fight the war on poaching 24/7 and our pack of eight elite working dogs are paramount to our anti-poaching operation. Our K9 Unit is heavi...

05/09/2022

Saruni Samburu has a new Celestron StarSense Explore DX Telescope, which is going to make exploring the celestial sky so exhilarating. A chance to view planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters and double stars with clarity.

Stargazing

04/09/2022

OMG I want to stay here so bad!

If one is planning to visit Africa for a safari, one should consider more just South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania, as there are plenty of other excellent countries in Africa to choose from as well.

The Dove's Nest in Zimbabwe's largest national park is one of the most romantic experiences to have while on a safari.

30/08/2022

Accor is expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the opening of the first Mantis property in Kenya, offering direct access to the Mara-Seregenti game reserve: the ideal location for unique safari experiences!
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28/08/2022

A safari tour is the best way to observe the big five game: African buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants, and rhinoceroses.

Here are some safari adventures in Africa that won’t break the bank.

27/08/2022

An annual event by Africa’s rangers for Africa’s rangers, the Wildlife Ranger fundraising challenge supports thousands of livelihoods, and protects a continent of wild spaces and endangered species.

14/08/2022

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At the recently concluded Tourism Recovery Summit, Tourism & Wildlife CS. Najib Balala championed the need for capacity building and product development for ...

13/08/2022

August 1 marked the first anniversary of The Retreat at Giraffe Manor. To celebrate, they are offering a new all-inclusive meal and drink supplement for an additional US$100 per person, bookable from 1st September.

A haven of wellness in the heart of a Nairobi suburb, this is a space for relaxation against a backdrop of nature Created exclusively for guests of Giraffe Manor and The Safari Collection, The Retreat at Giraffe Manor provides the perfect beginning or ending to

12/08/2022

Why is the building of schools or clinics important to rural communities? This is a question that Dr Andrew Venter, CEO Africa Foundation, is often asked. The short answer is that they unlock community potential.

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Africa Foundation CEO DR Andrew Venter looks back at 30 years of the Foundation’s achievements and highlights the key successes of the past years. Find out what changes have taken place in the past three decades and discover what new projects are to come. Share the excitement of the spirit and vis...

10/08/2022

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Lycoan pictus, translates to painted wolf, regionally aka lycaon, African wild dog, African hunting dog, Cape hunting dog, hyena hound, hyena dog, ornate wol...

06/08/2022

"e;The situation is dire"e; said Samuel Mutisya, our Head of Conservation. Samuel is referring to a major issue facing Ol Pejeta Conservancy: water supply. A harrowing drought to the north of the Conservancy is driving wildlife south, in desperate search of food and water. Dry conditions on....