The Safari Collection is a family owned and run business offering bucket-list safaris to explore Kenya’s finest destinations whilst making a positive impact on people, planet and wildlife. As a company, their ethos is twofold: thinking outside the box to offer guests the most extraordinary, inspiring and holistic safari experience, whilst at the same time ensuring their existence as a tourism operator is a force for good.
Every guest helps them give back through their Footprint foundation, which supports a diverse range of conservation, health and education projects across Kenya and ensures their carbon footprint is at the forefront of their minds. The Safari Collection are also expert tour operators who partner with like-minded, high-end destinations throughout East Africa to offer tailor-made adventures like no other.
The Safari Collection’s portfolio consists of five unique properties plus a dayroom and wellness centre. Each one extends a unique and personally hosted stay in the best location of their area:
Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya – a unique, boutique hotel offering unforgettable bucket-list breakfasts and dedicated to the conservation of wild giraffes across Africa. Experience incredible encounters with a herd of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes which roam freely around the grounds.
The Retreat at Giraffe Manor – an exquisite spa and wellness facility plus luxury dayroom accommodation situated next door to Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. The Retreat provides an exclusive relaxation and dining space for guests of the collection as they transit through Nairobi.
Sala's Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya– a beautiful camp in the southern Masai Mara renowned for delivering an authentic safari experience with exceptional personalised service and fine dining, away from busier areas of the Reserve. It is one of the first Mara camps to witness the annual wildebeest migration as it enters Kenya each year.
Solio Lodge in Laikipia, Kenya – a contemporary and exclusive lodge located on highly successful private rhino sanctuary. Experience unbelievable rhino encounters, first class hospitality, exquisite cuisine and amazing activities including horse riding, cycling and sauna in the wild and al fresco dining with rhinos.
Sasaab in Samburu, Kenya– a stunning camp perched on the edge of a rocky outcrop overlooking a river in the heart of the Samburu wilderness. The focus is on total safari zen and pampering in the bush, as well as epic opportunities for wild adventures with quad bikes, camels, helicopter, fly camping and Samburu community experiences.
Siruai Mobile Camp in Laikipia, Kenya– an off-grid safari experience offering a total disconnect from technology and a reconnection to nature. Explore the Laikipia wilderness by vehicle and by foot to encounter stunning scenery and wildlife. Swim and kayak in the wild. Sleep under canvas in an intimate camp of just seven tents with a personal team of guides and chefs.
Here’s a quick summary of what our five diverse properties offer between them:
• thrilling 4x4 game drives to see incredible wildlife
• walking, cycling and horse-riding through the wild
• private plunges pools and luxury spa treatments
• kayaking, fishing and wild swimming
• bush breakfasts and magical sundowner experiences
• fly camping in the wilderness
• camel rides
• quad bikes
• epic helicopter excursions to Kenya’s hidden north and mountain tops
• community project visits
• authentic cultural interactions
• delicious farm-to-fork dining, good for guests and good for the planet
Sasaab has recently unveiled its brand-new cultural learning hub: the 4C Centre. Positioned pride of place next to the main lodge and sharing the same panoramic outlook, the 4C Centre invites guests on an immersive journey,
This February, The Safari Collection partnered with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Save Giraffes Now (SGN) to rescue a group of Masai Giraffes being threatened by poachers and habitat loss.
We have once again got a helicopter stationed in Samburu, ready to whizz guests off on unbelievable adventures. Through our partners at Tropic Air, the heli is on standby at Sasaab so guests benefit from no repositioning fees.
Our visual Footprint for 2021 has just been released. Despite the challenging year, our Footprint foundation made a positive impact on Kenya’s people and wildlife in 2021.
The Safari Collection team always enjoy coming together each December to dust off their Santa hats and join together in a festive singalong. This year, we celebrate the wonder of Africa through our Kenyan version of the song Paradise. We feel blessed to live in a magical land of safari. From the enchanting wildlife to the spectacular scenery, we often feel like we live in a paradise.
Our brand-new Retreat next door to Giraffe Manor is welcoming guests to Nairobi’s newest and most magnificent day room and wellness experience. Discover photos and more on The Retreat website.
There’s more than meets the eye to Nairobi’s Giraffe Manor. This boutique lodge has been a breeding centre for endangered Rothschild’s giraffes longer than it’s been a hotel.
