Kenya Wellness Safari

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How do I reserve my trip?

Book your Expedition through our website or call +1-530-582-1246

What happens if there are delays?

If any trip must be delayed due to bad weather, cancelled or delayed transportation, sickness or any other situation for which Ice Axe Expeditions cannot make provisions, all costs incurred during such delays must be borne by trip members.

Is travel insurance required?

We require that you have at least $100,000 in medical evacuation insurance coverage. Your insurance policy should cover ski mountaineering/hazardous sports. We cannot confirm each client’s policy individually; it is your responsibility to make sure your policy will cover you while you participate in your activities of choice on the expedition. We recommend including TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION coverage in addition to the mandatory medical evacuation coverage.

What if I need to cancel?

All cancellation requests must be received in writing (via email). Cancellation received up to 60 days prior to departure are refunded less an administrative fee of $500 per person. If cancellation is received between 31 and 59 days prior to departure, the deposit is forfeited. Refunds for cancellations within 30 days of departure will not be granted.

What does a typical safari day look like?

Most days will start with coffee– and for early risers a breathtaking sunrise—before we head out for an early morning game drive. Enjoy a leisurely morning breakfast before a relaxing afternoon of yoga, pool time, or a massage. The animals are best seen early morning and late afternoon, so we’ll head out for another game drive in the evening before enjoying a scenic sundowner. Head back to the lodge for cocktail hour and group dinner, enjoying fresh meals and prepared from scratch and locally grown and sourced ingredients.

What are the safari accommodations like?

Laragai House is an exclusive home situated on a 32,000 acre private conservancy, Borana Conservancy. Wildlife viewings are enjoyed form open safari vehicles, horseback and mountain bike. Spending time at Laragai house can be as relaxed or action-packed as you wish. For some rest and relaxation, spend the day taking in the view, looking out for elephants or cape buffalo at the nearby watering hole, enjoy a massage, or relax poolside. Borana Conservancy holds the highest diversity of large mammal species of any ecosystem of its size in the world. It is home to many special species including elephant, black rhino, white rhino, lion, Jackson’s hartebeest, reticulated giraffe, buffalo, leopard, striped hyena Grevy’s zebra and other endangered species.

Borana Conservancy, in partnership with its neighboring communities, provides a sustainable ecosystem for critically endangered species, including black rhino, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra. The holistic approach commits tourism, livestock and other commercial enterprises to building local livelihoods and enhance ecosystem integrity.

What animals will I see?

Borana Conservancy, set on the northern foothills of Mount Kenya, is a haven for East Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Here, you can encounter all of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—thriving in a protected, unfenced wilderness. The conservancy is also home to endangered Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, cheetah, hyena, and an extraordinary array of birdlife. With its sweeping savanna’s, acacia forests, and rugged hills, Borana offers some of Kenya’s richest and most intimate wildlife viewing.

What is Manda Bay like?

Manda Bay is a small privately owned boutique lodge located on the northern tip of Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya’s coast. An unspoilt, secluded location where you can switch off from the rest of the world, take your shoes off and enjoy simplistic beauty in palm thatched cottages and open living spaces. Manda Bay combines the ultimate bush and beach experience with miles of soft white sand on a private beach and Coconut palms mixed with Doum palms, Acacia Tortilis and a variety of wildlife

There are kayaks and paddle boards available to use and this is a very peaceful activity where you can drift on the high tide up the mangrove creeks and see turtle bobbing up for air, a host of birds, monkeys and skipping fish.

We’ll visit the Manda ruins, an ancient human settlement that dates back nearly 1,000 years. A few remnants of this town can be seen if you take a drive where you experience a complete contrast from the beach and see old coral buildings amongst enormous baobab trees and acacia woodland. Manda Bay is home to a host of creatures both large and small and whilst most of the animals are nocturnal including the greater Galago bushbaby, white tailed mongoose, civet cat, porcupine, hyaena, genet cat and occasionally leopard; we regularly see dik-dik, buffalo and bushbuck, dwarf mongoose, yellow baboons and vervet monkeys. During the dry season, we provide fresh water for the animals and guests can meet them at the waterhole.