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On Safari: Exploring Wildlife Conservation in Kenya
FEATURED
On Safari: Exploring Wildlife Conservation in Kenya
EXPEDITION OVERVIEW
- Visit National Geographic-supported projects throughout Kenya protecting elephants, rhinos, big cats, and more.
- Set out on safari in three wildlife conservancies known for their high concentrations of African megafauna: Amboseli National Park, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Interact with orphaned elephants at Nairobi’s renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, featured in the September 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine.
- Delve into Maasai culture during a village visit, and learn about wildlife conservation efforts carried out in partnership with local communities.
EXPERTS ON THIS TRIP
A National Geographic Expert will accompany each departure to share insights and rare behind-the-scenes perspectives.
ITINERARY
Go beyond the typical safari experience, observing Kenya’s iconic wildlife through the eyes of the conservationists dedicated to protecting it. Spend time in three spectacular reserves, embarking on game drives and visiting field stations where National Geographic-supported researchers are working to save critical species, from rhinos and giraffes to the legendary big cats. Gaze at the elephants of Amboseli in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, and track rare species like African wild dogs and white and black rhinos through the thriving Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. In the legendary Masai Mara, observe herds of zebras and wildebeests—and the fierce predators that hunt them. Along the way, meet wildlife biologists and conservationists who are finding creative solutions to the poaching and habitat loss that threaten East Africa’s incredible biodiversity.
Arrive at the airport in Esquel, where our staff will be on hand to facilitate your transfer to the lodge. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. A great time to get unpacked, take some photos, organize your gear and rest a bit before a wonderful first evening's dinner.
Meals Included: Dinner Accommodations: Glamping on the river with the camper truck.During the next three days, you will fish many of the waters accessible from the estancia, most of them steps away from your bed like Rio Pico, Rio Nilson, Rio Pampas, and some of the best spring creeks of the area, all of them wading. If you would like to go after true trophy fish, we have small lakes like Lago 3, Lago 2, Lago 1 and many others.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodations: Glamping on the river with the camper truck.After an early breakfast, we’ll drive north to Lake Engano fishing for trophy Brook Trout. You will fish the better part of the day and then begin our journey to Sendero Lodge where another wonderful dinner will be waiting.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodations: Entre Sendero Lodge & VineyardDuring the next three days, you will fish some of the many different sections of the big Futaleufu River. At night an authentic Argentine Asado for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodations: Entre Sendero Lodge & VineyardMorning breakfast at the lodge before we depart for the airport in Esquel.
Meals Included: BreakfastCholila and Los Alerces National Park:
- Rio Carrileufu: Float 2 sections
- Rio Rivadavia: float
- Lago Verde: float
- Rio Arrayanes: float
- Lago Futalafquen: motorboat
- Lago Krugger: motorboat
- Rio Frey: boat
Trevelin-Corcovado:
- Amutuy Quimei Lake and Frey River: motorboat
- Rio grande: float 3 sections
- Nant y fall Stream: wade
- Laguna Larga: float
- Rio Corcovado: float/wade, 2 sections
- Rio Hielo: Wade
- Laguna Campamento: float
- Lago Engano: float
Rio Pico and Senguer area:
- Rio Pico: float & wade sections
- Rio Pampas: wade
- Rio Nilson: wade
- Spring Creeks: wade
- Lagos: 1, 2, 3 float
- Rio Senguer: wade& float 2 sections
- Lago Fontana: float
WHAT TO EXPECT
This expedition is rated as light; travelers should be in good health and comfortable sitting for extended periods of time. Excursions include safari drives in open vehicles on dusty, bumpy roads; nature walks on uneven terrain; and sometimes climbing stairs without handrails.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Elewana Lewa Safari Camp
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Transportation provided on-trip
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
- All gratuities except the Expedition Leader
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from destination, as well as internal airfare
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
- Visas when applicable
- Alcoholic beverages
- Expedition Leader gratuities