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3 Luxury Kenya Safari Spots Loved By Doutzen Kroes Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt and more
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Grace Banks CONTRIBUTOR
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Samburu District Kenya [+]
The Kalama Airstrip in the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya stretches out and disappears into the Kalama Community Conservancy a core conservation area in North-Central Kenya thatrsquos 46100 hectares in size Apart from a small one-room
bungalow Acacia trees populate the entire view for as far as you can see If you were to trek further into the horizon the elephant leopard giraffe zebras wild dog cheetah and lesser kudu that populate the area are likely to be seen This is the airstrip where tourists celebrities and conservationists arrive before making one of dozens of possible journeys into the Samburu National Reserve and Kalama Community Conservancy for holidays safari trips and conservation expeditions
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
ldquoThe Kalama conservancy is equally for the Samburu people and for wildliferdquo says Sammy Lemiruni a Samburu warrior who works in tourism and conservation with the Saruni Safari lodges one of the leading safari organisations contributing to conservation in the Samburu district ldquoIrsquove always been interested in conservation having grown up and spent all my life here in Samburu Irsquom very interested in the protection of animalsrdquo he says ldquoThe big idea was conservation in Africa todayrdquo says Riccardo Orizio of the Saruni Rhino camp that launched in February 2017 on the Kauro river in the Samburu National Reserve overlooking Mount Kenya Since founding his first location Saruni Mara Riccardo has tirelessly worked on conservation projects in the area ldquoAfrica is far ahead of the rest of the planet when it comes to creating innovative ways to protect the land and its peoplerdquo Orizio saysldquoand we want to contribute to these advancementsrdquo Saruni Rhino is the first and only place in East Africa to offer rhino tracking in the Sera Community Rhino Sanctuary a Northern Rangelands Trust supported conservation project aimed at reintroducing black rhino to the Samburu region
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Black rhino tracking in the Samburu region Kenya [+]
Rhinos are tracked by foot on 5am or late night game drives Each of the rhinos has been fitted with a small chip in their horn which the guards heavily armed due to the risk of poaching attacks tune into from across the conservancy Access to the conservancy costs a $175 entry fee that goes straight back into the conservancy The Sera Rhino sanctuary is located over 1300 square miles near the Ololokwe mountain It was founded by the conservationist Ian Craig who in 2015 decided to relocate 15 black rhino whose horns are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on the black market from his conservancy in Lewa North of Kenya south to the Samburu area in the hope that they would breed So far itrsquos been a success In March last year the sanctuary made the news when a black rhino gave birth to a calf for the first time in the region in 25 years The Samburu region although less known than the Maasai
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
has a legacy of radical conservation projects Recently the model Doutzen Kroes launched the KnotOnMyPlanet campaign along with DNA Model Management founder David Bonnouvrier and his partner Trish Goff with Tiffany amp Co to raise millions to support the end of elephant poaching and the dissemination of the global demand for ivory
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Saruni Rhino is the stuff intrepid travellers who have seen everything dream of Made up of a cluster of rustic stone villas the luxury accommodation is heightened by the rugged surrounding terrain With just two rooms the hotel is tranquil and calm with interiors that could have come out of an Architectural Digest spread Bedrooms are decorated with four poster beds made out of knotty local wood rooms are filled with Kenyan textiles and the bathroom is stocked with organic Cinnabar Green products all made in Kenya Rooms come with their own private veranda overlooking a watering hole which attracts a bustling nightly crowd made up of a local elephant family as well as zebras Therersquos a two night minimum stay starting from $630 which is the perfect amount of time to visit
Grace Banks
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Rhino tracking Samburu Kenya [+]
Conservation underpins the camprsquos ethos ldquoThe idea was that conservation today ndashthe future of the fauna and flora that make Africa so unique ndash is possible only if the people who share the land and own it or live around it also share the values and the objectives and that this is possible only when they benefit from conservation both morally and financially in a substantial wayrdquo says Riccardo ldquoSo a conservancy like Sera ndash 350000 hectares-large bigger than a few small European countries put together ndash is the perfect location for the experiment of re-introducing the black rhino to places where it was roaming until 30 years agordquo He concludes that ldquoit was the dream of the local community and not only of a few enlightened outsidersrdquo
Grace Banks
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Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
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Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
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Samburu District Kenya [+]
The Kalama Airstrip in the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya stretches out and disappears into the Kalama Community Conservancy a core conservation area in North-Central Kenya thatrsquos 46100 hectares in size Apart from a small one-room
bungalow Acacia trees populate the entire view for as far as you can see If you were to trek further into the horizon the elephant leopard giraffe zebras wild dog cheetah and lesser kudu that populate the area are likely to be seen This is the airstrip where tourists celebrities and conservationists arrive before making one of dozens of possible journeys into the Samburu National Reserve and Kalama Community Conservancy for holidays safari trips and conservation expeditions
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
ldquoThe Kalama conservancy is equally for the Samburu people and for wildliferdquo says Sammy Lemiruni a Samburu warrior who works in tourism and conservation with the Saruni Safari lodges one of the leading safari organisations contributing to conservation in the Samburu district ldquoIrsquove always been interested in conservation having grown up and spent all my life here in Samburu Irsquom very interested in the protection of animalsrdquo he says ldquoThe big idea was conservation in Africa todayrdquo says Riccardo Orizio of the Saruni Rhino camp that launched in February 2017 on the Kauro river in the Samburu National Reserve overlooking Mount Kenya Since founding his first location Saruni Mara Riccardo has tirelessly worked on conservation projects in the area ldquoAfrica is far ahead of the rest of the planet when it comes to creating innovative ways to protect the land and its peoplerdquo Orizio saysldquoand we want to contribute to these advancementsrdquo Saruni Rhino is the first and only place in East Africa to offer rhino tracking in the Sera Community Rhino Sanctuary a Northern Rangelands Trust supported conservation project aimed at reintroducing black rhino to the Samburu region
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Black rhino tracking in the Samburu region Kenya [+]
Rhinos are tracked by foot on 5am or late night game drives Each of the rhinos has been fitted with a small chip in their horn which the guards heavily armed due to the risk of poaching attacks tune into from across the conservancy Access to the conservancy costs a $175 entry fee that goes straight back into the conservancy The Sera Rhino sanctuary is located over 1300 square miles near the Ololokwe mountain It was founded by the conservationist Ian Craig who in 2015 decided to relocate 15 black rhino whose horns are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on the black market from his conservancy in Lewa North of Kenya south to the Samburu area in the hope that they would breed So far itrsquos been a success In March last year the sanctuary made the news when a black rhino gave birth to a calf for the first time in the region in 25 years The Samburu region although less known than the Maasai
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
has a legacy of radical conservation projects Recently the model Doutzen Kroes launched the KnotOnMyPlanet campaign along with DNA Model Management founder David Bonnouvrier and his partner Trish Goff with Tiffany amp Co to raise millions to support the end of elephant poaching and the dissemination of the global demand for ivory
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Saruni Rhino is the stuff intrepid travellers who have seen everything dream of Made up of a cluster of rustic stone villas the luxury accommodation is heightened by the rugged surrounding terrain With just two rooms the hotel is tranquil and calm with interiors that could have come out of an Architectural Digest spread Bedrooms are decorated with four poster beds made out of knotty local wood rooms are filled with Kenyan textiles and the bathroom is stocked with organic Cinnabar Green products all made in Kenya Rooms come with their own private veranda overlooking a watering hole which attracts a bustling nightly crowd made up of a local elephant family as well as zebras Therersquos a two night minimum stay starting from $630 which is the perfect amount of time to visit
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Rhino tracking Samburu Kenya [+]
Conservation underpins the camprsquos ethos ldquoThe idea was that conservation today ndashthe future of the fauna and flora that make Africa so unique ndash is possible only if the people who share the land and own it or live around it also share the values and the objectives and that this is possible only when they benefit from conservation both morally and financially in a substantial wayrdquo says Riccardo ldquoSo a conservancy like Sera ndash 350000 hectares-large bigger than a few small European countries put together ndash is the perfect location for the experiment of re-introducing the black rhino to places where it was roaming until 30 years agordquo He concludes that ldquoit was the dream of the local community and not only of a few enlightened outsidersrdquo
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
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Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
ldquoThe Kalama conservancy is equally for the Samburu people and for wildliferdquo says Sammy Lemiruni a Samburu warrior who works in tourism and conservation with the Saruni Safari lodges one of the leading safari organisations contributing to conservation in the Samburu district ldquoIrsquove always been interested in conservation having grown up and spent all my life here in Samburu Irsquom very interested in the protection of animalsrdquo he says ldquoThe big idea was conservation in Africa todayrdquo says Riccardo Orizio of the Saruni Rhino camp that launched in February 2017 on the Kauro river in the Samburu National Reserve overlooking Mount Kenya Since founding his first location Saruni Mara Riccardo has tirelessly worked on conservation projects in the area ldquoAfrica is far ahead of the rest of the planet when it comes to creating innovative ways to protect the land and its peoplerdquo Orizio saysldquoand we want to contribute to these advancementsrdquo Saruni Rhino is the first and only place in East Africa to offer rhino tracking in the Sera Community Rhino Sanctuary a Northern Rangelands Trust supported conservation project aimed at reintroducing black rhino to the Samburu region
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Black rhino tracking in the Samburu region Kenya [+]
Rhinos are tracked by foot on 5am or late night game drives Each of the rhinos has been fitted with a small chip in their horn which the guards heavily armed due to the risk of poaching attacks tune into from across the conservancy Access to the conservancy costs a $175 entry fee that goes straight back into the conservancy The Sera Rhino sanctuary is located over 1300 square miles near the Ololokwe mountain It was founded by the conservationist Ian Craig who in 2015 decided to relocate 15 black rhino whose horns are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on the black market from his conservancy in Lewa North of Kenya south to the Samburu area in the hope that they would breed So far itrsquos been a success In March last year the sanctuary made the news when a black rhino gave birth to a calf for the first time in the region in 25 years The Samburu region although less known than the Maasai
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
has a legacy of radical conservation projects Recently the model Doutzen Kroes launched the KnotOnMyPlanet campaign along with DNA Model Management founder David Bonnouvrier and his partner Trish Goff with Tiffany amp Co to raise millions to support the end of elephant poaching and the dissemination of the global demand for ivory
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Saruni Rhino is the stuff intrepid travellers who have seen everything dream of Made up of a cluster of rustic stone villas the luxury accommodation is heightened by the rugged surrounding terrain With just two rooms the hotel is tranquil and calm with interiors that could have come out of an Architectural Digest spread Bedrooms are decorated with four poster beds made out of knotty local wood rooms are filled with Kenyan textiles and the bathroom is stocked with organic Cinnabar Green products all made in Kenya Rooms come with their own private veranda overlooking a watering hole which attracts a bustling nightly crowd made up of a local elephant family as well as zebras Therersquos a two night minimum stay starting from $630 which is the perfect amount of time to visit
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Rhino tracking Samburu Kenya [+]
Conservation underpins the camprsquos ethos ldquoThe idea was that conservation today ndashthe future of the fauna and flora that make Africa so unique ndash is possible only if the people who share the land and own it or live around it also share the values and the objectives and that this is possible only when they benefit from conservation both morally and financially in a substantial wayrdquo says Riccardo ldquoSo a conservancy like Sera ndash 350000 hectares-large bigger than a few small European countries put together ndash is the perfect location for the experiment of re-introducing the black rhino to places where it was roaming until 30 years agordquo He concludes that ldquoit was the dream of the local community and not only of a few enlightened outsidersrdquo
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Black rhino tracking in the Samburu region Kenya [+]
Rhinos are tracked by foot on 5am or late night game drives Each of the rhinos has been fitted with a small chip in their horn which the guards heavily armed due to the risk of poaching attacks tune into from across the conservancy Access to the conservancy costs a $175 entry fee that goes straight back into the conservancy The Sera Rhino sanctuary is located over 1300 square miles near the Ololokwe mountain It was founded by the conservationist Ian Craig who in 2015 decided to relocate 15 black rhino whose horns are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on the black market from his conservancy in Lewa North of Kenya south to the Samburu area in the hope that they would breed So far itrsquos been a success In March last year the sanctuary made the news when a black rhino gave birth to a calf for the first time in the region in 25 years The Samburu region although less known than the Maasai
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
has a legacy of radical conservation projects Recently the model Doutzen Kroes launched the KnotOnMyPlanet campaign along with DNA Model Management founder David Bonnouvrier and his partner Trish Goff with Tiffany amp Co to raise millions to support the end of elephant poaching and the dissemination of the global demand for ivory
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Saruni Rhino is the stuff intrepid travellers who have seen everything dream of Made up of a cluster of rustic stone villas the luxury accommodation is heightened by the rugged surrounding terrain With just two rooms the hotel is tranquil and calm with interiors that could have come out of an Architectural Digest spread Bedrooms are decorated with four poster beds made out of knotty local wood rooms are filled with Kenyan textiles and the bathroom is stocked with organic Cinnabar Green products all made in Kenya Rooms come with their own private veranda overlooking a watering hole which attracts a bustling nightly crowd made up of a local elephant family as well as zebras Therersquos a two night minimum stay starting from $630 which is the perfect amount of time to visit
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Rhino tracking Samburu Kenya [+]
Conservation underpins the camprsquos ethos ldquoThe idea was that conservation today ndashthe future of the fauna and flora that make Africa so unique ndash is possible only if the people who share the land and own it or live around it also share the values and the objectives and that this is possible only when they benefit from conservation both morally and financially in a substantial wayrdquo says Riccardo ldquoSo a conservancy like Sera ndash 350000 hectares-large bigger than a few small European countries put together ndash is the perfect location for the experiment of re-introducing the black rhino to places where it was roaming until 30 years agordquo He concludes that ldquoit was the dream of the local community and not only of a few enlightened outsidersrdquo
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
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Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
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has a legacy of radical conservation projects Recently the model Doutzen Kroes launched the KnotOnMyPlanet campaign along with DNA Model Management founder David Bonnouvrier and his partner Trish Goff with Tiffany amp Co to raise millions to support the end of elephant poaching and the dissemination of the global demand for ivory
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Grace Banks
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Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Saruni Rhino is the stuff intrepid travellers who have seen everything dream of Made up of a cluster of rustic stone villas the luxury accommodation is heightened by the rugged surrounding terrain With just two rooms the hotel is tranquil and calm with interiors that could have come out of an Architectural Digest spread Bedrooms are decorated with four poster beds made out of knotty local wood rooms are filled with Kenyan textiles and the bathroom is stocked with organic Cinnabar Green products all made in Kenya Rooms come with their own private veranda overlooking a watering hole which attracts a bustling nightly crowd made up of a local elephant family as well as zebras Therersquos a two night minimum stay starting from $630 which is the perfect amount of time to visit
Grace Banks
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Rhino tracking Samburu Kenya [+]
Conservation underpins the camprsquos ethos ldquoThe idea was that conservation today ndashthe future of the fauna and flora that make Africa so unique ndash is possible only if the people who share the land and own it or live around it also share the values and the objectives and that this is possible only when they benefit from conservation both morally and financially in a substantial wayrdquo says Riccardo ldquoSo a conservancy like Sera ndash 350000 hectares-large bigger than a few small European countries put together ndash is the perfect location for the experiment of re-introducing the black rhino to places where it was roaming until 30 years agordquo He concludes that ldquoit was the dream of the local community and not only of a few enlightened outsidersrdquo
Grace Banks
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Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
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Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
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a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
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Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Rhino Lodge Kenya [+]
Saruni Rhino is the stuff intrepid travellers who have seen everything dream of Made up of a cluster of rustic stone villas the luxury accommodation is heightened by the rugged surrounding terrain With just two rooms the hotel is tranquil and calm with interiors that could have come out of an Architectural Digest spread Bedrooms are decorated with four poster beds made out of knotty local wood rooms are filled with Kenyan textiles and the bathroom is stocked with organic Cinnabar Green products all made in Kenya Rooms come with their own private veranda overlooking a watering hole which attracts a bustling nightly crowd made up of a local elephant family as well as zebras Therersquos a two night minimum stay starting from $630 which is the perfect amount of time to visit
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Rhino tracking Samburu Kenya [+]
Conservation underpins the camprsquos ethos ldquoThe idea was that conservation today ndashthe future of the fauna and flora that make Africa so unique ndash is possible only if the people who share the land and own it or live around it also share the values and the objectives and that this is possible only when they benefit from conservation both morally and financially in a substantial wayrdquo says Riccardo ldquoSo a conservancy like Sera ndash 350000 hectares-large bigger than a few small European countries put together ndash is the perfect location for the experiment of re-introducing the black rhino to places where it was roaming until 30 years agordquo He concludes that ldquoit was the dream of the local community and not only of a few enlightened outsidersrdquo
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Rhino tracking Samburu Kenya [+]
Conservation underpins the camprsquos ethos ldquoThe idea was that conservation today ndashthe future of the fauna and flora that make Africa so unique ndash is possible only if the people who share the land and own it or live around it also share the values and the objectives and that this is possible only when they benefit from conservation both morally and financially in a substantial wayrdquo says Riccardo ldquoSo a conservancy like Sera ndash 350000 hectares-large bigger than a few small European countries put together ndash is the perfect location for the experiment of re-introducing the black rhino to places where it was roaming until 30 years agordquo He concludes that ldquoit was the dream of the local community and not only of a few enlightened outsidersrdquo
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
The establishment and Oriziorsquos Saruni Samburu location are both largely run by the Samburu people a primarily pastoralist tribe who have inhabited the Samburu region for centuries The Saruni Samburu camp is in the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy about seven kilometers from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve and offers a rare safari experience led by game drivers of the
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Samburu tribe with expert knowledge of the area near-guaranteeing sightings of rare wild animals including elephants lions leopards cheetahs and wild dogs Many people visit Saruni Rhino first a short internal Safarilink flight away from Nairobi airport where Kenya Airlines who have now been operating for 40 years run direct European and US flights to Nairobi daily
Saruni Samburu Kenya [+]
Saruni Samburu is positioned in a key location between the northern and southern conservation areas of the Samburu region Their accommodation is classic with crisp white sheets over king sized beds that look as if theyrsquove been placed in the middle of the landscape The main dining area serves both Kenyan and Italian food in
Grace Banks
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
a restaurant with dramatic views over the region with plates made by the local Kazuri ceramic pottery company Saruni Samburu has two pools a large relaxation area packed with vintage books on the area spa and a gym to keep guests entertained in between game drives
Grace Banks
Morning game drive Samburu Kenya [+]
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
httpswwwforbescomsitesgracebanks201707213-luxury-kenya-conservation-safaris-loved-by-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-and-more1bc0249c5b0f
Aware that Riccardo supplies water by truck to a local primary school in the Masai Mara during drought periods I ask Riccardo how he works holistically with the Samburu people to ensure their birthright way of living is respected ldquoWe operate on land that is owned and managed by the pastoralist semi-nomadic Samburu and Masai communities Our key thing is to employ local people in all capacities and roles including managementrdquo he says We want to be seen as one of the best living examples of community-based conservation in Kenyardquo This is a rarity in the luxury safari landscape and elevates the experience to a different level surrounded completely by the Samburu culture Sarunis enterprise shows the positive impact tourism can have on sustainability and conservation They rent a large amount of the Kalama conservancy and the majority of that lands use is for the conservation of animals many of which are at risk of extinction
