The Big Five.
Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, routed through the Mara and a rhino stronghold.
THE CLASSIC FIVEWILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
THE EXPERIENCE / WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Watch longer.
See more.
Big cats, elephant herds, birds or the perfect light. Let your curiosity lead the journey.
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THE ART OF WATCHING
More time watching.
Less chasing a list.
The best sightings rarely come from rushing on to the next one.
Patience, a good guide and the right place at the right season do more than a long list of stops. We route the journey through the parks and conservancies that suit what you love most, whether that’s the Big Five, birds or photography, and give each sighting the time it deserves.
Wildlife keeps its own schedule. Your guide will always put the animals’ wellbeing first.
01 / PATIENT GUIDING
Time to stay with a sighting
02 / YOUR INTERESTS
Big cats, birds or photography
03 / THE RIGHT SEASON
Timed to where the wildlife is
A DAY OF WATCHING
Stay with
the moment.
Wildlife days follow the light, and the animals.
- DAWN
Out as the light turns.
The best hour for big cats and photography, with a guide who reads the morning.
- AT A SIGHTING
Watch what unfolds.
Stay while the scene develops, instead of moving straight on.
- DUSK
One last drive.
Back out as the heat fades, for the soft light and the evening’s first movements.
WHAT HOLDS YOUR ATTENTION?
Big cats, birds
or the light.
Tell us what you love most, and we’ll shape the journey around it.
Birding.
Over a thousand species in Kenya alone, from flamingos on the Rift lakes to dry-country specials.
SPECIALIST GUIDESPhotography.
Camera-fitted vehicles, fewer guests, and guides who position for light and behaviour.
CAMERA FIRSTFIND YOUR SETTING
Two great
wildlife settings.
The Mara for big cats and the migration, Amboseli for elephants beneath Kilimanjaro.
A GOOD PLACE TO BEGIN
Ideas to make
your own.
Three wildlife journeys to start from, each shaped around your interests.
5 days · 4 nightsPrivate safari
JOURNEY IDEA · MAASAI MARA
The Mara, unhurried.
Stay a little longer. Look a little closer. A private journey into the Mara with space for slow mornings, time out on the plains and the luxury of not rushing the next moment.
BEST MONTHSJul – Oct
4 days · 3 nightsPrivate safari
JOURNEY IDEA · AMBOSELI
In the company of giants.
A shorter escape with a big sense of place. Make time for elephant country, unhurried wildlife watching and evenings that feel very far from the everyday.
BEST MONTHSJun – Oct · Jan – Feb
8 days · 7 nightsPrivate safari
JOURNEY IDEA · NORTHERN TANZANIA
Tanzania, one chapter at a time.
Tarangire, the Ngorongoro area and the Serengeti over eight days, with bases and pace chosen to suit you.
BEST MONTHSJun – Oct · Jan – Feb
Best months and travel styles are a starting guide; your designer will confirm them against your route.
THE DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
A little thought.
A better journey.
A few things to plan for.
Your interests
Big cats, birds, behaviour or photography. Tell us what matters most.
Vehicles
For photography, ask about camera-fitted vehicles with fewer guests.
Camera gear
Light aircraft have strict luggage limits. We’ll advise on what to bring.
When to go
Dry seasons make wildlife easier to find. The green season brings newborns and dramatic skies.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Will we see the Big Five?
With the right route, all five are very achievable. In Kenya that means pairing the Mara with a rhino stronghold such as Lake Nakuru or Ol Pejeta.
Which animals are hardest to see?
Leopard and rhino: the leopard for its secrecy, the rhino because it lives mostly in protected areas.
Do I need professional camera gear?
No. Photographic journeys suit every level, and tuition is available.
When is the best time for wildlife?
The dry season, roughly June to October, makes animals easiest to find. The green season adds newborns, migrant birds and dramatic skies.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
What would you
watch a little longer?
Tell us what you’d most love to see, and we’ll design the route to find it.
Begin your journey