Northern Conservancies

Did you know that northern Kenya is home to some very special, lesser-known parks? Wildlife galore and beautiful savannahs! There are three places in the north that we recommend to go on safari. Ol Pejeta conservancy, the most successful of perhaps the continent. Samburu Reserve, where you can spot the Samburu 5, and a hidden gem often forgotten: Meru National Park!

Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta was traditionally a cattle ranch, but completely changed its business model in the late twentieth century by developing a successful safari product. Now it is privately owned and known as one of the most successful conservancies! In addition to the classic car safari, you can do numerous other safari-related activities here.

Samburu Wildlife Reserve

Remote and therefore not yet totally overrun by tourists: Samburu Wildlife Reserve. This park has a serenity you can’t say no to. In peace and quiet, you will spot the most diverse wildlife and explore the beautiful landscapes. Samburu National Park is home to large predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs as well as some rare northern Kenyan species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali ostrich and Gerenuk. In addition, it is the place to be for bird lovers!

The Butterfly People

Raw, diverse and colorful! Join Samburu warriors on an adventurous hike through the rainforest with stunning views. The Samburu is a nomadic tribe in northern Kenya, closely related to the Masai. They live mainly on livestock: cattle, goats, sheep, as well as camels. The people are also known as “The Butterfly People” because of their brightly colored clothing and jewelry.

3 to 5 days of hiking

The Samburu Trek is a 3-5 day adventure where you trek through the rainforest towards Kirisia. Magnificent views of vast plains as far as you can see and special camping spots. Keep your eyes open, because in the forest you have a chance to see wildlife! From a rock towering out of the jungle you can see an insane Lion King sunset before you pitch your tent.

Lewaso Conservancy

The trek can be extended with a ride on the back of a moped towards Lewaso Conservancy, where you will spot lots of wildlife! Then you can wash the dust off your body with a tubing adventure on a motorcycle tire in Kenya’s Ewaso Ng’iro River. The Ewaso River flows through several cork-dry landscapes, making it a fundamental water source for both wildlife and local communities.

Meru National Park

Located 348 km from Nairobi, Meru National Park’s relative unfamiliarity makes it unlike the crowded Masai Mara. It has diverse landscapes: from wide-open plains to many rivers and lush forests. Like Samburu National Park, you’ll find the big predators and an awful lot of bird species here.

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Kayaking in Magadi

Imagine this: four days in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and a brief escape from all the tourists. This is truly off the beaten track! Paddling with a kayak from campsite to campsite, guided by someone who can safely lead the way, and camping amidst wildlife. Sounds good, doesn't it?

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Are you a true adventurer and fancy an adventure deep in the bush of Kenya? Then our unique experience Mara Morijo Trails is just the thing for you. During this adventure, you will not only get to know the beautiful nature of Kenya, but you will also get a delicious taste of culture.

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Amboseli National Park

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Why travel with Charlie’s Travels?

We are “On the ground” in africa

The team lives and works all over Africa and therefore has a lot of first-hand knowledge and experience.

We develop our own routes

Wherever Charlie and his team travel, they develop new routes and experiences together with local entrepreneurs.

Every trip is co-creation

We tailor each trip based on your wishes and our African knowledge. Everything is possible and nothing is too crazy! Give us a try?

We work in a responsible and sustainable way

Charlie’s Travels works together with local partners and contributes to CO2 projects to offset environmental pollution.