Women Only Kenya Safari

A  9 night safari vising Laikipia and the Masai Mara, specially designed especially for women.  Staying 1 night in Kenya’s capital Nairobi plus eight nights in Kenya’s finest wildlife areas, in Laikipia and the Maasai Mara.  This trip is escorted by well-known wildlife photographer Alison Mees.

This safari offers our ladies: married, single, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, granddaughters, nieces and solo female travellers who may be timid about travelling alone a chance to relax, meet new people, make new friendships and enjoy Africa at a pace that is right for you.  It’s a safari that is tailored to our female clients individual interests to enjoy nature with other like-minded women.

The safari spends time in three exclusive wildlife conservancies two of which are IUCN green list destinations: Ol pejeta conservancy, Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho conservancy.  This safari offers a great opportunity to watch and photograph Africa’s iconic animals including Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Giraffe, Hyena, Zebra and the variety of birdlife.

Hyena and cubs photo by Alison Mees

Accommodation on safari is at Porini Cheetah Camp and Porini Rhino Camp, which are small and authentic safari bush camps with no more than 10 guest tents so that you will have just a few other like-minded people as company. Here you will escape from the crowds and experience the African wilderness without the presence of other tourist vehicles and with the personal attention of your photographer escort.

Transport from Nairobi to Laikipia and to the Mara is by scheduled flights to avoid a long journey and to give more time to viewing the wildlife. From the camps, game drives are taken in exclusive open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles with experienced safari driver-guides.

Alison Mees is a wildlife conservationist and guide.  Alison is an award winning photographer, born in the UK, and from an early age had a passion for wildlife and photography.

Alison has been living and working in Africa for over 18 years.  During this time working in the tourism industry running safari camps and also very involved with local community projects and conservation, especially with cheetahs.

Alison will share her knowledge, passion for wildlife and stories from the bush with you whilst you travel with her on safari.

More information about the safari

The safari spends time in an exclusive wildlife conservancy, and the only IUCN green list destination in the Serengeti-Mara eco-system: Ol Kinyei Conservancy that is also a cheetah hotspot, whilst staying here you also get to visit the Naboisho conservancy, and also visits the Ol pejeta conservancy which has over 10000 large mammals and it is the only park where the big 5 and chimpanzees can be seen. It is also where the fastest growing population of rhino in Africa can be found.

The Mara Conservancies have the highest density of free-roaming lions in Africa, as well as leopards, cheetahs, elephants and much more. The pristine, natural environment attracts many species and provides the ideal location for viewing Africa’s iconic wildlife.

The conservancies are formed from community lands, ensuring the locals benefit from tourism from the lease of their land and the opportunities that arise from setting up the conservancies and the small camps therein. The conservancies comprise of pristine wilderness with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views.

Population density is controlled; Conservancies allow for a maximum of 1 vehicle per 1,400 acres, which offers the opportunity to view and photograph the wildlife in peace and without masses of other vehicles.

From the camps, you will be taken on day and night game drives in custom-built, open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles with a driver-guide and a spotter, allow for maximum visual coverage. They are 3 tier and are spacious and comfortable, with access to an open window for each guest.

Safari Highlights

• Fully escorted trip with Alison, from the time you arrive in Nairobi.  Giving you peace of mind and feeling of safety whilst travelling in Kenya.
• Personal pre trip support provided by Alison.  She will discuss with you, your personal needs for the safari, assisting with any visa applications, paperwork requirements or questions you may have in regard to travelling to Kenya.
• A small group, with each person guaranteed a ‘window’ seat in the open-sided 4×4 safari vehicle.
• Off-road driving advantages, which gets you closer to the wildlife and away from the crowds.
• Game drives in Ol pejeta and the Mara Conservancies
• Breakfast in the bush and sundowners at scenic spots where you can capture those postcard perfect African sunsets.
• This safari will be for just 4 guests maximum – All women on Safari!