The Safari Collection

The Safari Collection: luxury safaris and lodges in Kenya

The Safari Collection presents itself as a specialist in creating luxury African safaris and managing a portfolio of camps and lodges located in different areas of Kenya. The company organises itineraries that combine stays at its properties with wildlife experiences, local culture and tailor-made activities.

Portfolio properties

The portfolio includes several properties, each with a distinct character:

• Giraffe Manor: a historic mansion set in a leafy Nairobi suburb, with breakfasts and tea in the company of resident giraffes.
• Solio Lodge: accommodation in a 19,000-acre rhino sanctuary within a 45,000-acre ranch, with close wildlife encounters and helicopter excursions.
• Sasaab: perched on a Samburu ridgeline, it blends Moroccan-inspired style with game drives, camel rides, quad biking, helicopter flights and cultural experiences.
• Sala's Camp: in the far south of the Masai Mara, it offers year-round wildlife, birdwatching, stargazing and front-row views of the wildebeest migration from June to September.
• Siruai Mobile Camp: an exclusive-use mobile camp in the Laikipia wilderness, with canvas sleepouts, kayaking on the Ewaso Narok river, riverside dinners and comfort under the stars.
• The Retreat: beside the main Manor House at Giraffe Manor, it offers forest views, wellness facilities and day rooms for pre- or post-safari stays.

Experiences and safaris

The company offers luxury safaris in Africa, generally starting in Kenya and with the option of extending to neighbouring countries. Experiences in the catalogue include game drives, private guided safaris, the wildebeest migration, pink flamingo sightings, helicopter safaris, mountain gorilla trekking, diving in the Indian Ocean and encounters with local communities. The catalogue shows a range of programmes with indicative durations and prices, such as the 5-night Safari Teaser from USD 7,490 per person, the 6-night Photographic Safari from USD 7,888 per person, the 5-night Wellness Safari from USD 6,990 per person, the 7-night Week of Wild Adventure from USD 9,510 per person, the 8-night Exclusive Kenya Safari from USD 17,933 per person, the 10-night Migration Extravaganza from USD 20,551 per person, the 7-night Fossil Hunting Safari from USD 26,700 per person, the 6-night Ultimate Giraffe Safari from USD 32,950 per person, the 7-night Lion King Adventure from USD 48,000 per family, and the 14-night Into the Heart of Africa programme from USD 26,560 per person. Private guided safaris and helicopter tours are also offered, both priced on request.

Conservation and community

The company states its involvement in conservation and community support projects in Kenya. Initiatives mentioned include the Giraffe Centre, giraffe conservation, rhino conservation, Mara Predators, Grevy's Zebra Trust, The Pangolin Project, Westgate Conservancy, medical clinics, SAFE Samburu, Feeding Young Minds, Conservation Scholars and Safari Kids. It also states that the company operates with a sustainability approach, with practices such as reduce, reuse and recycle, thoughtful food and its membership of The Long Run.

Recognition

The site includes mentions from media such as Travel and Leisure Magazine, Sunday Times Magazine and Condenast Traveller, which describe some of its properties and experiences as memorable or highly photographed.