Shompole
Shompole is a Conservancy which has been set aside for the wildlife by banning cattle and people from freely roaming and using the area. With a rich biodiversity, the conservancy has in abundance amongst many other animals, lion, buffalo, wild dog, elephant, golden jackal and honey badgers.
The land within the conservancy varies from arid salt savannah plains to lush swamp and riverine forest. The plains are ideal for exploring on walking safaris, and activities offered elsewhere in the area include game drives, night drives, river tubing and excursions to Lake Natron.
Lake Natron is another Rift Valley Lake, alongside other notable lakes including Lake Kivu in Rwanda, Lake Nyassa in Malawi and Lake Turkana, also in Kenya. Saline, with a deep red colour in the dry season, this is a breeding area for 2.5 million lesser flamingos, which thrive on bacteria that are a result of the salinity of the water. The caustic nature of the mud around the lake deters predators, and there are hot springs here which can be enjoyed by human visitors. This is one of the best place in the world to see the endangered birds, as well as the endemic alkaline tilapa.
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Masai Mara & Lake Natron Fly-in Safari 6 nights / 7 days
The price shown is per person for travel in mid Season and includes all arrangements starting and ending in Nairobi. Price in High Season from US$ 4,750 per person.
This safari combines a prime wildlife area on the Northern edge of the Masai Mara with a private conservancy on the edge of the Nguruman Escarpment in Southern Kenya. Both areas offer uncrowded wilderness off the beaten track.
In the Masai Mara we've chosen a season bush camp offering an authentic Mara wildlife experience. Walking, undwinding around the glowing embers of a campfire all add to the true bush safari.
In contrast, our luxury lodge at Shompole overlooks the volcanic hills of the Great Rift Valley. The unique contemporary style blends the African bush with white quartz stone and polished fig-wood. Water is a main feature of the property, flowing through each room.
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The trip to Laikipia from Shompole conveniently includes some of the country's best safari locations - see the Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha for a good cross-selection of Kenya's offerings.
Kenya Safari Spots
Kenya Overview | Masai Mara | Laikipia | Amboseli | Kenyan Coast | Lamu | Samburu | Lake Naivasha | Northern Frontier District | Lake Turkana | Lake Nakuru | Chyulu Hills | Tsavo West | Tsavo East | Lake Victoria | Meru
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