KENYA
Safari spots I quickly learn that in Enonkishu, thanks to Collection in the Wild, community-focused projects go hand in hand with spectacular game viewing. Before even leaving the property, I’m mesmerised by a bloat of hippos wallowing in the shallows of the river, and watch as they sunbathe while a playful baby attempts to rouse his sleepy companions. Out in the reserve, the sightings just keep getting better. One morning, we get a front-row seat to oni ov n>ÌÕÀi½Ã wniÃÌ `iël>ÞÃ\ > loni VhiiÌ>h ÀiVlinin} in the long grass, close enough to see his spots in all their glory. We watch as he inspects his surroundings, ears twitching and eyes darting, before skulking away. Another afternoon, we whizz through the conservancy on e-bikes with the sense of wild freedom that such up-close, unrestricted encounters with nature affords, and come across a cluster of safari vehicles where pairs of beady eyes are trained on a couple of lions. Our safari adventure concludes at Wild Hill, the newest addition to the portfolio. Perched high above the plains, this exclusive-use property looks out across the vast Mara ecosystem from a truly spectacular vantage point. In the ÃovÌ li}hÌ ov `ÕÃk] > V>m«wÀi }inÌlÞ yiVkiÀÃ] >n` ÃÕÀÛiÞ the extraordinary landscape that’s provided the backdrop to one of the most memorable experiences of my life. My time in the Kenyan bush has earned a hugely special place in my heart, not just for the sensational game viewing, but for the people and wildlife-focused initiatives that are transforming the face of regenerative safaris. When I look back on my time here, I won’t just remember the late-night elephant sightings and up-close big-cat encounters, but the warm people I met and what I learnt here – the importance of community-led conservation and, when approached correctly, just how much of a profoundly positive impact travel can have.
BOOK IT: Carrier offers a nine-night tailor-made trip to Kenya from £11,955 per person, including four nights’ full board at Sarara Treehouses, four nights’ full board at House in the Wild and one night’s B&B at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport. The price also includes return flights from Heathrow
and transfers, and is based on a May 17 departure.
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FROM TOP: Learning how to make beaded jewellery; cheetah surveys surroundings; hiking in Namunyak Conservancy Credits: Thige Njuguna; Shutterstock/Nick Dale Photo
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