Kenyan safari & beach holiday
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
We aim to reveal the ‘real’ Africa to our customers. We are only affiliated companies and places that are trusted. Our journey tries to stay off the beaten track as we fully believe in preserving the natural African beauty by aiming to promote local cultures and protecting the environment. We are constantly adapting and enhancing our route plan if we become aware of new points of interest and carefully select our accommodation and lodges after thoroughly evaluating their suitability for our clients. Wherever we can, we use eco-friendly camps and lodges, where management acts responsibly to the environment and local communities in all aspects possible. Our business is small and thus unlike big agents we deal with our clients on a personal basis tailoring their journey to their needs as much as we can. Africa is our passion and we want to pass on all our knowledge and experiences gained over the years to our clients.
The vegetation, wildlife and ecosystem of the National Parks are constantly under threat due to the increase of tourism and of human activity in these protected areas. Every traveller, visitor or trekker will have an impact on the National Parks by simply being there, which although minimal on its own, when added to the other thousands of people visiting each year has a cumulative effect on the environment. By being aware of your impact and being responsible, you will secure the future of these unique places and keep their beauty intact. First and foremost, please respect the environment by not leaving litter during your travels. Take it with you or give it to your guide, who will dispose of it. Please don’t forget that the wildlife in the National Parks & Conservation areas are WILD! Feeding, approaching or patting the animals is not allowed and it is NOT a good idea!
Never buy wildlife souvenirs such as ivory, tortoiseshell, fur, horns, ostrich eggs, shells, corals etc. This is illegal and with doing so you will only encourage the trade.
Community
There are more than 70 tribal groups in Kenya. The biggest tribe is the Kikuyu followed by Luo and Luyha; many of them live a “modern” life now days. Mostly the smaller tribes like the Masai, Samburu, Turkana and Pokot keep their strong traditions even today. Most Kenyans are Christians of one sort or another while the coastal area is mainly Muslim.
When visiting remote villages, the local people are simple and sometimes shy (especially women and children). So please respect their culture and don’t make pictures before you politely ask them if you can take some.
Please also note that the coast is mostly Muslim orientated. When visiting local areas on the coast (like local villages, Wasini Island, Mombasa town) please appreciate their culture and dress according to that. For women longer skirt and t-shirt or blouse would be appropriate. A good solution is to by on the market Sarong or Kanga - a peace of cloth which you can tight around your west when needed.
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