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Below is a round up of the recent news taking place at our lodges and on our recent trips around Africa. Ensure to follow our Social Media channels to receive the latest information as it happens.

Laragai House Garden in Bloom

Laragai House Garden in Bloom

18/04/2024

Laragai House’s organic garden is in bloom! Guests have the chance to explore Laragai’s private gardens to see where their…

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Utamaduni Dhow Restoration Project at Manda Bay

Utamaduni Dhow Restoration Project at Manda Bay

25/03/2024

Those who are loyal patrons of Manda Bay may remember and have experienced the nostalgic charm of Manda Bay’s historic…

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2025 Property Rates: Laragai House, Manda Bay, Fuzz’s Camp

2025 Property Rates: Laragai House, Manda Bay, Fuzz’s Camp

19/03/2024

We are pleased to release the 2025 Rack Rates for the properties in SCC’s portfolio: Laragai House, Manda Bay, and…

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Manda Bay Introduces Conservancy Fee to Protect Wildlife and Marine Life

Manda Bay Introduces Conservancy Fee to Protect Wildlife and Marine Life

28/02/2024

Beginning in January 2025, Manda Bay will introduce a Conservancy Fee of $50 per adult per night / $20 per…

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Weddings at Manda Bay

Weddings at Manda Bay

29/01/2024

Exciting news from Manda Bay! After years of hosting weddings big and small on the property with our capable team,…

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10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge Across Borana Conservancy

10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge Across Borana Conservancy

15/01/2024

Once one of the best-kept secrets on Africa’s adventure tourism calendar, the 10to4 Mount Kenya Mountain Bike Challenge where conservation…

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Bimbi’s Rides at Fuzz’s Camp

Bimbi’s Rides at Fuzz’s Camp

12/11/2023

When staying at Fuzz’s Camp on Borana Conservancy, guests have the unique chance to experience horseback riding with Bimbi Dyer’s…

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Manda Bay Featured in Harper’s Bazaar

Manda Bay Featured in Harper’s Bazaar

06/11/2023

In a recent article in Harper’s Bazaar, we are proud to share that Manda Bay was featured as a resort…

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Manda Bay Wins Africa’s Leading Private Island Resort

Manda Bay Wins Africa’s Leading Private Island Resort

16/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce that Manda Bay has been voted as the World Travel Awards winner of Africa’s Leading Private Island…

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New Camp for Artists Opens in the Masai Mara: Mara Pure

New Camp for Artists Opens in the Masai Mara: Mara Pure

09/10/2023

The newly opened Mara Pure tented safari camp, founded by renowned photographer and artist Anthony Russell, aims to enhance the…

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Manda Bay Awarded “Best Boutique Island Retreat 2023 – Kenya”

Manda Bay Awarded “Best Boutique Island Retreat 2023 – Kenya”

27/09/2023

Manda Bay has recently been awarded the honour of “Best Boutique Island Retreat 2023 – Kenya” by the prestigious MEA…

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Wild Island Yoga Retreat at Manda Bay

Wild Island Yoga Retreat at Manda Bay

11/09/2023

Next Month, October 2023, Manda Bay will play host to a Wild Island Yoga Retreat by Laura Bunting. Each day…

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SCC Wins “Best Conservation & Adventure Safari Operators 2023 – Kenya”

SCC Wins “Best Conservation & Adventure Safari Operators 2023 – Kenya”

28/08/2023

We are proud to announce that The Safari & Conservation Company has been awarded “Best Conservation & Adventure Safari Operators…

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The Ocean Trust at Manda Bay

The Ocean Trust at Manda Bay

14/08/2023

Manda Bay is working hand-in-hand with the environmental conservation organisation, The Ocean Trust, to restore Kenya’s marine health. The Ocean…

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Fuzz’s New Camp

Fuzz’s New Camp

04/11/2022

Some good news – our Director, Fuzz Dyer has a new camp – Fuzz’s Camp- situated in a grove of…

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Honeymoon at Manda Bay

Honeymoon at Manda Bay

19/02/2022

A ten-night tropical honeymoon escape awaits you at Manda Bay, Lamu’s best kept secret – an exclusive and idyllic barefoot…

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Bird Watching Safari at Manda and Laragai

Bird Watching Safari at Manda and Laragai

19/02/2022

Join World renown ornithologist  and author Terry Stevenson on an epic 9 day birdwatching safari at two of Kenya’s most…

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Safari Retreat at Laragai House

Safari Retreat at Laragai House

19/02/2022

Laikipia’s Laragai House is the perfect setting for a 6 night, all-inclusive Safari Retreat in the wilderness to eat healthy,…

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Beach and Bush Special Offer

Beach and Bush Special Offer

19/02/2022

Beach meets Bush! 4 nights @mandabay_hotel + 4 nights @laragaihouse. An eight day personalized beach and bush combination awaits you – a tropical…

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A World first UK zoom elephants move to Kenya

A World First – Elephants to be moved from UK zoo to Kenya

08/07/2021

An entire herd of elephants from a British zoo will be released into the wild in Kenya in what conservationists have…

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Rhino on Borana

Moving forward – the new structure

01/07/2021

As of the 1st July 2021, Borana Lodge and Lengishu will manage all reservations in-house but The Safari and Conservation…

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Borana Conservancy

Vote for Borana Lodge – Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Award

19/05/2021

Borana Lodge is extremely excited to have been nominated for the Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Award. For us all, the…

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Bare faced go away bird

Birding Safari with Terry Stevenson

10/05/2021

Remembering a memorable safari to Moyale , Northern Kenya when Caragh and Andy Roberts joined Terry Stevenson, a renowned ornithologist…

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Lion pride on Borana Conservancy

Kenya and Covid – International Travel

29/03/2021

Update: all domestic flights in and out of the zoned areas of Nairobi, Kajiabo, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru are not…

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Lengishu

Kenya and Covid – What you need to know

26/03/2021

We had never anticipated that we would still be talking about Covid twelve months on, but here we are. On…

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Female Ranger

International Women’s Day: How pioneering women are changing the landscape of wildlife conservation in Africa

15/03/2021

In a recent article from I News, we celebrate our female rangers who are changing the landscape of wildlife conservation….

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Update on rhino numbers on the Borana-Lewa Landscape

Update on rhino numbers on the Borana-Lewa Landscape

01/02/2021

The Borana-Lewa Landscape is home  to 115 black and 105 white rhino (as of today’s date) as well as the Big…

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The Covid Effect on Conservation

The Covid Effect on Conservation

19/01/2021

“Borana Conservancy is built upon a unique sustainable conservation funding model that relies on a combination of visitors paying conservation…

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Extended Stay Special Offers

Extended Stay Special Offers

04/01/2021

SCC has some exclusive extended stay special offers for travel dates in 2021. Borana Lodge 10% off the total cost…

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Periods for Pathways

Turning Periods into Pathways

30/11/2020

Young girls in Kenya miss an average of 5 days of school per month due to menstrual shame. This is…

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Private guides Kenya

Meet Andy Roberts – Private Guide

12/11/2020

Andy Roberts was born in Kenya and grew up on the shores of Lake Baringo in the Great Rift Valley….

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House in the Wild and Borana Lodge

*NEW* 8 Night Sustainable Itinerary

21/10/2020

Combining two Long Run properties, dedicated to sustainability and conservation across widely different and diverse ecosystems; Borana Lodge and House in…

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Manda Buffaloes

Manda Buffaloes

01/10/2020

Manda has always been a safe refuge for wildlife. In the past, elephant frequented the island in search of delicious…

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Stay for 8, Pay for 7 at Lengishu

Stay for 8, Pay for 7 at Lengishu

10/09/2020

What a truly exciting August it’s been. After passing all of the official Kenyan Covid protocol Lengishu has been welcoming…

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Entry Requirements into Kenya

Entry Requirements into Kenya

12/08/2020

The current requirements for entering Kenya (taken from the Kenyan Airport Authority website) and updated when any changes are made…

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SCC Covid Protocols

SCC Covid Protocols

28/07/2020

SCC has put in a series of measures to protect our guests and staff from COVID 19. Click on the…

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Rothschild Giraffe on Lake Baringo

12/05/2020

Subsequent to the Roberts living in Baringo and David and Betty having their home on the mainland, Willy Roberts bought…

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World Earth Day

12/05/2020

Celebrating World Earth Day from Borana, this powerful short film showcases Borana’s beautiful landscapes and impressive biodiversity. Filmed and edited…

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Under Canvas – Privately Guided Safaris

06/04/2020

At a time where we are all stuck in doors longing for some open spaces, we look back at a…

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A Message From Michael Dyer

06/04/2020

“It is impossible to predict the true ramifications of a global pandemic and our thoughts and prayers go out to…

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Wildlife in the Wilderness

03/04/2020

At a time where Coronavirus brings a lot of uncertainty to the world, we wanted to reassure our clients that…

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Stay for 4, Pay for 3 at Manda Bay

Stay for 4, Pay for 3 at Manda Bay

03/04/2020

For the whole of 2020 we are offering a stay for 4 nights, pay for only 3 nights at Manda…

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