News Update

July 2010

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The latest updates, including Wild Dog Safaris at Lemarti's Camp, new air transfers in the Mara, launching Air Lamu, and further refurbishments at Manda and Samatian. (Download as .pdf)

The Safari and Conservation Company

News Update, July 2010

New Wild Dog Safaris at Lemarti's Camp

Lemarti’s Camp has teamed up with Rosie Woodroof of Mpala Ranch, to put together special Wild Dog Encounter Safaris. The three day safari will take guests on to Mpala Ranch for several days with Rosie as she goes about her research with the critically endangered Wild Dog. Rosie has been on Mpala Ranch for several years undergoing essential research into the movement and behaviour of Wild Dog. The safari will include a full presentation from Rosie. A large proportion of the cost of this safari will go to Mpala Ranch’s Wild Dog Project.

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New Air Transfers in the Mara

Richard’s Camp will now run air transfers from anywhere in the Masai Mara for US$300 per flight. In addition, guests at Richard’s Camp now have the option to fly over the Mara to the southern end where they will meet a vehicle and enjoy a full day’s game drive back to camp; or opt for the alternative: going out for a game drive, and being collected by Richard from the southern end to be flown back to camp on a scenic flight!

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Borana: Conservation fees included in rate

Borana is deeply involved in the wider landscape of conservation with a number of award winning projects secured and ongoing support to the hugely successful Laikipia Wildlife Forum, The Mount Kenya Trust and ever stronger partnerships with neighbouring communities.

We believe that the responsibility for conserving the Borana ecosystem, our ongoing commitment to health care and education lies with us, therefore OUR CONSERVATION FEES WILL NOW BE INCLUDED IN OUR RATES giving us the freedom set our conservation commitment at appropriate levels. Borana will be posting quarterly reports on their website of their conservation expenditure. Please note: this offer applies to provisional and new bookings ONLY.

Fresh Interiors at Manda Bay...

Manda Bay has undergone an extensive refurbishment  over the past few months, resulting in larger improved bathrooms with tiled floors, new soft furnishings throughout the bedrooms and public areas, and a new family room with adjoining area and individual ensuite bathrooms. For more images: click here. The Fishing  Season at Manda has also started, with blue water unusually close and seven sailfish have been caught and released so far. Boats to the south have also reported a good number of Black Marlin in the area, which are moving north.      

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Launching Air Lamu

Manda Air Services is re-branding and growing into Air Lamu, headed up by Roland Purcell and Charlie Strachan. The new airline will be based in Lamu, and will start by offering charter flights, but aim to branch into schedule flights along the Kenyan coast. It is the perfect way to cut down on transfer time from a safari destination to the coast, and rates are extremely competitive.

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Samatian's Refurbishment

Samatian Island Lodge has undergone a refurbishment of the entire lodge during April and May; and the result is an improved overall look, together with extended mess area, new makuti thatching on the roofs of the bedrooms, and new soft furnishings.

In addition, Ross Withey is spearheading conservation efforts on Longichoro Conservancy, which has now been re-stocked with impala, and will soon benefit from increased stocks of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe originally endemic to the area.

Tropic Air Helps In The Fight Against Blindness

Tropic Air has been working with the MEAK Organisation, whose mission is to assist with medical aid in areas where medical facilities are extremely scarce. Tropic Air recently flew MEAK to Kakuma on Kenya’s northern border, to carry out their work. On this occasion, MEAK treated 194 people, and assisted numerous others in the fight against trachoma. On standby to assist with logistics, this is just one of the many ways that Tropic Air contributes to local communities.

Special Offers

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Combination Offer

Combine our camps and get 6 nights for the price of 5 or 12 nights for the price of 10!

Lemarti's Camp Special

4 nights for the price of 3!

Manda Bay Specials

20% off for all bookings of three nights or more...

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