BOOKINGS OPEN: 15 days small group safari to Kenya & Tanzania starts on 5 November

We are looking for 6 travelers ready to start intensive and exciting safari in Kenya and Tanzania:

– Start on 5th November in Nairobi

– Small group safari: 6 guests maximum

– 15 days in Kenya and Tanzania

– Extensions possible: beach time in Tiwi (Mombasa coast in Kenya) or in Zanzibar (Tanzania)

– Combination of camping, tented camps, budget hotels

– Five most beautiful National Parks of both countries: Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli. And many interesting places in between!

– Based on full board: a good cook will travel with us.

– Price starting at 2100 US Dollars, final price will be confirmed based on the final accommodation plan and included activities (all agreed with the group!)

Who would you like to join you on safari? Tell your friends and family, and  we will be happy to welcome you to Kenya and Tanzania.

Are you ready for your dream safari in November? Drop us an email on empakaai.cultural.safari@gmail.com

And don’t forget to check our latest trip pictures on Empakaai Cultural Safari Instagram account @empakaai_cultural_safari

Memories for life

Every Empakaai Cultural Safari trip is special and unique, and our trip with Cindy, Fredrik, Carina and Patrik was all of that and even more. We opened up new destinations, such as Tsavo West National Park and Mombasa Coast. We saw wildlife in its pure and raw moments, when every detail of a cheetah hunt and capture was unfolding in front of us. We went through happy moments and challenging moments – and we admired the happy mood and the talent of Cindy, Fredrik, Carina and Patrik to enjoy every little detail and every nice moment. And we are now truly thankful to receive and share this wonderful review letter that we received from them:

” In May 2016, I received a new follower on Instagram – Empakaai Cultural Safari. I looked more closely at the profile and saw that Moses Nkapiani worked as a guide, especially in Kenya and Tanzania. Me and my husband have been in South Africa and Namibia before and we were interested to go back to Africa again, so I sent a message to Moses and asked him for advice – what he recommended? 10 days later, we had booked a flight to Nairobi and hired Moses as a guide! My husband’s brother and his wife also came with us.


Six months later, we landed in the early morning and fumbled out of the airport in a dark Nairobi. Outside I saw a tall and stately masai, with a red blanket over his shoulders. I recognized his face from Instagram – Moses!

Then a 16 days long adventure began and it has given us memories for life. We visited several of Kenya and Tanzania’s beautiful national parks – Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli and Tsavo West – and we got to experience so much. We saw a leopard with his prey in a tree, we saw two lions mate, a cheetah trap her prey and an impala which had just come into the world.
After we seen so many lion flocks that we lost count and seen our fourth leopard Moses found that we were very lucky and said; If you have an open heart luck comes to you. However, we believe that it had a lot to do with our guide. As masai, grown up in the bush, Moses have the right eyes!

And, it was not just us who were impressed by Moses. Another tour guide said; you know that Moses is one of Kenya’s best guides? And, another tourist who met Moses on a previous trip came up and said; you know you are lucky and pointed towards Moses.


We know that these statements aren’t a coincidence given everything Moses did for us and all the knowledge he possesses. Speaking of “If you have an open heart, luck comes to you”… of all people in the world, I managed to contact Moses. How lucky!
Now we have raised Moses to the skies (which he’s worth), but we should not forget the rest of the crew, Allan – our driver in Kenya, Tonkei – Moses son, Benjamin – our chef and our driver in Tanzania “The Jungle Master ‘. All the guys were superb!
And, then it is one more person who should have a lot of credit. Before the trip, we had contact with Moses colleague Olena and she was the one who made the whole trip possible. She was the one who answered all our questions and helped us put together a good program. Olena gave us a basic proposal, which we could rework together, according to our requests and our budget. Olena is incredibly helpful and is always quick to respond. She is super nice!

We can highly recommend a trip with Empakaai Cultural Safari. Everything was well organized and everyone took care of us in the best way. We experienced so much that it is impossible to describe everything. Besides all animal experiences, one of our best memories is our three nights in tents. The feeling of waking up in the African wilderness is both magical and powerful. During those nights, we also had our own chef who cooked good food for us. To camp a few nights is a must. Something else you can’t miss, is a visit to a Masai village and learn about their history and culture. It´s very interesting.

Take the chance to experience wonderful people, wildlife, other cultures, nature and feel life, real life! Asante sana Empakaai Cultural Safari!

Cindy, Fredrik, Carina and Patrik from Sweden”

Would like to know more about the trip of Cindy and family? Don’t wait too long with planning your own dream trip in Kenya and Tanzania – just go for it and we are here to help you!
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Or drop us a quick email on empakaai.cultural.safari@gmail.com and we will be happy to discuss your plans with you! Welcome!

Amboseli National Park: home of swamp-loving elephants

Amboseli was born together with Mount Kilimanjaro, during the times of the Roof of Africa’s volcanic formation. The beautiful and fragile ecosystem lies at 1,150 metres above sea level. Its name takes origin from the Maasai word Empusel – a salty, dusty open plain. The waters of Mount Kilimanjaro sustain life in permanent swamps of Amboseli, the only permanent water source in an ecosystem stretching to the Chyulu Hills near Tsavo West National Park.

Amboseli remained protected and not accessible to ivory hunters for a long time due to the fierce reputation of Maasai warriors. The area of 392 square kilometers became a National Park in 1974 and a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1991.

Semi-arid Amboseli is home to over 50 mammal species and over 400 bird species. Its swamps provide life source to aquatic flora and fauna. These swamps quench the thirsts of millions in this ecosystem receiving less than 340mm of rainfall annually.

In the old days, wild animals grazed and drunk side by side with livestock at these swamps. Water from Kilimanjaro trickles down porous rocks and underground channels and erupts into numerous springs in Amboseli. Without Kilimanjaro, many lives would cease here.

Wildlife of Amboseli

Amboseli National Park is a superb destination for safari. Photo safari enthusiasts will be delighted by the fine landscape, by the picturesque mini sand tornados, by the Mount Kilimanjaro at the background, and by the beautiful animals living here. There are large herds of elephants, matriarchs with their young, always moving around, accompanied by the male elephants at the distance. Elephants would take a swim in a swamp at a hot hour of the day and emerge from there half black, half grey, with white egret birds sitting on their backs. Their tusks are impressive, as the fragile soils of Amboseli are rich in minerals.

Big cats live here too, beautiful lions and impressive cheetah. They obviously like it next to the swamps that always attract zebra and wildebeest in multitude. African buffalo and giraffe graze here too.

Where do we stay on our trips visiting Amboseli National Park?

Oltukai Lodge offers great comfortable chalets, with open views on wildlife grazing next to their open fences. Their great service and facilities, including an excellent bar and restaurant, turn your stay in Amboseli into a truly pampering experience!

Kimana Camp is a nice location just outside the park that providing a perfect camping experience for those who prefer to be outside and close to nature.

Ready to visit Amboseli? Would like to include this amazing place to your Kenya trip plan?  Just contact us at empakaai.cultural.safari@gmail.com

Source of facts on Amboseli: Kenya Wildlife Service