This 4-day road safari to Sangare Conservancy begins and ends in Nairobi. The tour offers a great opportunity to see Africa’s iconic animals.

The wildlife including eland, oryx, dikdik, impala, bushbuck, waterbuck, lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, and warthog – in a vast wildlife conservancy where they are free and protected in their natural habitat, away from the tourist crowds.

Sangare Conservancy is a 6,500-acre property nestled between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain Range, at 6000 Feet/ 2000 Meters above sea level. The Conservancy is located approximately 166 km north of Nairobi, 27 km from Nyeri town, and 50 km from Nanyuki.

A high-standard fence has been built around the periphery of the property. As a result, Sangare Conservancy now boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including several rare species with over 40 species of animals.

There are over 300 species of birds and 63 recorded species of indigenous trees and shrubs, including sandalwood (Osiris lanceolate), a prized timber now almost non-existent in many indigenous forests in Kenya.

On your game drives, you will likely see a leopard, striped hyena, Chandler’s reedbuck, Mountain Bongo antelope, and wild dogs. There is plenty to do at the conservancy during your 4 days 3 Nights safari.

Activities include cycling, horse riding, game viewing, picnicking, camping, Swimming, safaris to surrounding parks, helping out in the conservancy, local charity projects, creativity (photography, painting), and fly Fishing.

Sangare Conservancy Highlights | What to Do and See

Game Drives: Game drives around Sangare Conservancy offer up a plethora of wildlife, with over more than 40 species of animals, 300 species of birds, and 63 species of indigenous shrubs and trees.

Fishing: The streams and rivers which crisscross Sangare Conservancy are stocked with trout and anglers are encouraged, should they wish, to bring a rod and try their luck and, tight lines permitting, bring back a fish for supper.

Horse riding: Horse riding offers another vantage point for exploring the scenery and wildlife on Sangare Conservancy. It is outsourced and can be arranged with prior notice, subject to availability.

Sangare Nature walks: Guided game walks offer a slower and more relaxed way of exploring the conservancy. Sangare’s birdlife is incredibly rich and on the plains, antelopes, Giraffes zebra, etc barely lift their heads as guests walk by.

The Bongo Tree House: There is a tree-house hide which is available for use to be able to – if you’re very lucky – see these elusive, shy antelope in their natural habitat.

School visits: Visits to the schools which are supported by the Bongo Surveillance Project can also be organized, and are a great way to see how this project has affected local communities.

Day Trips from Sangare Conservancy: Being so centrally located, Sangare Conservancy is the perfect base to explore the surrounding areas.

Visit Aberdare National Park, Mount Kenya Day treks, and Solio Game Reserve which offers great chances of sightings of rhinoceros.

4 Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi – Drive to Sangare Wildlife Conservancy (Aberdare/ Mt Kenya)

0800 Hours: After breakfast departs by road to Sangare conservancy. The drive from Nairobi to the conservancy is scenic passing through Kikuyu farm country.

You will make a brief stop at the Karatina market for a short tour of the local market. The drive from Nairobi takes 3 hours and you will cover 166 km total to the ranch.

1230 Hours: Arrive at the Sangare area and proceed for check-in and lunch.

1530 Hours: Depart for the afternoon game drive. Sangare provides an important wildlife corridor between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare National Parks. Sangare has two large rivers running through and two springs, providing a welcome refuge for wildlife in times of drought, where water cannot easily be accessed.

Animals seen include Baboon, Monkey, Jackal, Hyena, Caracal, Leopard, Elephant, Zebra, Giraffe, Eland Waterbuck, gazelle, Impala, and Buffalo among others.

1830 Hours: Return to the camp/ lodge for dinner and overnight

Accommodation Options:
Mid-Range Accommodation: Sangare Farm House (Sangare Gardens)
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Full Day in Sangare Wildlife Conservancy

0800 Hours: After breakfast, there’s plenty to do here: watch wildlife from your verandah or join in Sangare Conservancy charity projects, fishing in Sangare streams, and rivers stocked with trout.

Other activities include guided game walks exploring the conservancy, horse riding exploring the scenery and wildlife on Sangare ranch, Sangare conservancy game drives around the conservancy, and swimming.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Sangare Under Canvas Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Enjoy Day A Trip To Nearby Attractions

0800 Hours: After breakfast at the camp, you have the option to explore the surrounding areas.

Aberdare National Park provides another unique and varied landscape for guests to explore, from montane forests to the open moorlands.

Day trips with picnics are a wonderful way to spend a day, overlooking some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country.

Mount Kenya; Mount Kenya, which looms majestically over Sangare calls to some guests. Day trips up into the moorlands are a fun and exciting way to spend a day, with a picnic.

For some, the peaks call and guests can use Sangare as a base to come back to once they have scaled the peaks of Lenana, Neilan, or Batian, where a welcome hot shower, a hearty meal, and a comfortable bed can revive weary limbs.

Solio Game Reserve: Solio Game Reserve is a private wildlife sanctuary very close to Sangare.

The Solio Reserve is internationally recognized as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and visitors will find that sightings of up to 40 rhinoceros at a time are not uncommon.

The wildlife experience here is intense and exclusive with 19,000 acres of conservancy surrounded by 45,000 acres of ranch.

Day 4: Sangare Wildlife Conservancy – Drive to Nairobi

0800 Hours: Enjoy leisure breakfast at the camp/ hotel and later leave for Nairobi to arrive early afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

4 Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday Prices

4-Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday Rates Includes:

Mineral water during tour + All meals included while on safari + Professional experienced driver-guide + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Guaranteed window seating with open-top + Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water + Enjoy extensive Game drives at Sangare Wildlife Conservancy + 3 nights accommodation of your choice in Sangare Wildlife Conservancy & Round trip transport from Nairobi to Sangare Wildlife Conservancy

Dates From	Dates To	Price Per Person	Child Aged 3 to 11 Years
1st January 2023	31st December 2023	Request for rates	Request for rates

Notes

* This tour departs daily and also private departures are available

4-Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday Rates Do Not Include:

* International Airfare
* Accommodation in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses, transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

4 Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday

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