Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, with guides who know exactly where the big fellas nap.
The Big Five are lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, five animals that earned their name the hard way, as the most dangerous to hunt on foot. Today we chase them with cameras, and bragging rights come free.
Our guides know the waterholes, the favourite trees and the shady corners where the big fellas snooze. That means less squinting at bushes and more gasping at the real thing.
Mix Kenya's intimate reserves with Tanzania's vast plains and you will tick off all five faster than you think. Then you can start on the cheetahs.
If you only have time for one, this is the one our guests rave about long after they are home.
Bestseller · Big FiveLions on a kopje at sunset, rhino on the plains of Laikipia and elephants wading through the Mara, with a leopard on the last night if we are lucky. This is the trip first-time guests choose and returning guests ask for again.
Five journeys and zero stress. Choose the one that makes your heart do a little drumroll, then tell us what to tweak. Sawa sawa, we can change anything.
Warm-Up01Start with rhinos and a sea of flamingos at Nakuru, then head for the Mara where the lions are waiting. A short, sharp trip for people who want results.
Three Parks02Samburu for the rare northern species, Ol Pejeta for the rhino and the Mara for the big cats. Three landscapes, five legends and a camp bed every night.
Tanzania03Tarangire's elephants, the Ngorongoro Crater's black rhino and the Serengeti's lions, strung together like a very good necklace.
Rhino Special04Track black and white rhino on foot and by vehicle on a private conservancy, then add a leopard-rich camp in the Mara. Rhino fans, this one is yours.
Photographers05Early starts, late finishes and vehicles built for cameras. We chase the soft light and let you fill the memory cards.
Prices are indicative per person sharing and are confirmed in your tailor-made proposal.
Small, characterful camps chosen for the view, the welcome and the hush. Yes, the pillows are as good as they look.
01Canvas outside, a proper bed, hot water and a private deck inside. The stay everyone pictures when they dream of safari.
02Few vehicles, night drives and the freedom to sleep out under the stars.
03Small, personal camps with the bush right outside your tent. The wild without the crowd.
Every journey comes with the good stuff built in, so the only thing left to pack is your sense of adventure.
A 4x4 with a window seat for everyone, and a guide who is yours alone from the first hello to the last goodbye.
Every night in the camps and lodges shown, on full board, with proper beds and views worth waking up for.
Three meals a day, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and sundowners, with house drinks in camp.
All entry, conservancy and activity fees are in the price. No surprises at the gate.
Airport welcomes, smooth transfers and a real person on call in Nairobi whenever you need us.
A bush breakfast or sundowner on the plains on your trip, because holidays should taste good.
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