Safari
Navigator

Experience wilder adventures with Safari Navigator! See more, play live in-park, and make every moment count. Enjoy wildlife sustainably & restoratively on game drives and at home.
NEW Animal Book—scroll down to explore!

SAFARI NAVIGATOR

SAFARI NAVIGATOR

Want greater value and experiences from your park visits?

Eager to explore and see more, but frustrated by wildlife unpredictability, given the time and cost of visits?

We’ve got you covered—discover smarter paths, enjoy wilder experiences, and make your park visits more rewarding and sustainable with Safari Navigator.

Safari Navigator

SAFARI NAVIGATOR

Experience wilder adventures with Safari Navigator! See more, play live in-park, and make every moment count. Enjoy wildlife sustainably & restoratively on game drives and at home.
NEW Animal Book—scroll down to explore!

Safari Navigator

Experience wilder adventures with Safari Navigator! See more, play live in-park, and make every moment count. Enjoy wildlife sustainably & restoratively on game drives and at home.
NEW Animal Book—scroll down to explore!

EXPLORE | DISCOVER | PLAY | LEARN | CONTRIBUTE | VALUE | CONSERVE

Parks
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Species
0
Daily Spots
~ 0
Animals Spotted
> 20000

Animal Book

All images and facts are contributed by users. Want to contribute or have spotted an error? Email us at [email protected]. Image rights belong to the original contributors. Search by: Animal (e.g., Giraffe, Eagle), Category (e.g., Big, Special), or Conservation Status (e.g., Endangered, Vulnerable)
Search: Rhino, Big, Ugly, Endangered...
Baboon
Baboon
SWAHILI NAME: Nyani
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Monkeys
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long snout and robust build
1. Lives in troops and communicates using over 30 sounds—grunts, barks, screams—plus gestures like yawns and lip-smacking.
2. Omnivorous; eats plants and animals. Males have canines that can be longer than a leopard’s!
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Boomslang
Boomslang
SWAHILI NAME: Ngole/Gangawia/Peku
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Green mamba, vine snake
DISTINGUISHED BY: Large eyes, slender body, and keeled scales
1. Highly venomous with exceptional camouflage; body and eye color vary widely.
2. Unlike most snakes, boomslangs have excellent binocular vision for hunting.
PHOTO CREDIT: Erasti Photography
Buffalo
Buffalo
SWAHILI NAME: Nyati/Mbogo
CATEGORY: Big 5
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: N/A in Africa (Bison, Water Buffalo)
DISTINGUISHED BY: Large, curved horns and robust build
1. One of Africa’s most dangerous animals due to their unpredictable behavior and strength
2. Have excellent memory and can recall predators and people they encounter
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Bushbuck
Bushbuck
SWAHILI NAME: Pongo/Kulungu/Mbawala
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Duiker, Reedbuck
DISTINGUISHED BY: Spiral horns (males) and spotted coat
1. Shy and solitary, they prefer dense bush habitats
2. Excellent jumpers, they evade predators with powerful leaps
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Bustard, White-bellied
Bustard, White-bellied
SWAHILI NAME: Tandawala Tumbo-Jeupe
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Other Bustards
DISTINGUISHED BY: White belly, long legs, and blue-gray neck of males
1. Found in open grasslands and savannahs, often spotted in pairs or alone
2. Males have blue-gray necks and dark facial markings, while females are more muted in color, and both have a distinctive croaking call
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Buzzard, Augur
Buzzard, Augur
SWAHILI NAME: Shakivale Tumbo-jeupe
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Other Hawks, Eagles
DISTINGUISHED BY: Chunky body and reddish-orange tail.
1. Part of the hawk family, not the eagle family.
2. Underparts may vary in color, ranging from white to black or chestnut, particularly in Somalia.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Cheetah
Cheetah
SWAHILI NAME: Duma
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Leopard
DISTINGUISHED BY: Slender body, black tear marks, less muscular than Leopard
1. The fastest land animal, reaching up to 110 km/h but tiring after ~100 meters
2. Among the oldest cat species, with a lineage dating back nearly 4 million years.
PHOTO CREDIT: Erasti Photography
Crane, Grey-Crowned
Crane, Grey-Crowned
SWAHILI NAME: Korongo Taji Kijivu
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Black Crowned Crane
DISTINGUISHED BY: Golden crest and grey feathers
1. Known for elaborate mating dances and monogamous behavior
2. National bird of Uganda
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
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Big 5
> 0
Ugly 5
> 0
Special 5
> 0
Endangered
> 0

... and lots more!

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Wilder Experiences

Go anywhere! Broaden your adventures across parks less travelled. Discover wildlife top spots with recent sightings. Enjoy gamified challenges, save and re-live your adventures in your personal gallery.

Greater value for you.

Impactful Experiences

Empower our communities. 30% of income received supports African stakeholders and historically marginalized communities. More adventures support more stakeholders.

Greater value for communities.

Restorative Experiences

Adventure away while preserving and supporting the restoration our natural heritage. Each spot you save contributes to conserving endangered species for future generations. Together, let’s reverse species decline.

Lasting value for generations.

Our Mission

To support wildlife tourism and conservation through enhanced visitor experiences, increased incomes for stakeholders and ownership for communities.

Restoration

Your collection of wildlife encounters is your contribution to restorative tourism; supporting communities and conservation initiatives – watching over our untamed pals!

EXPLORE | DISCOVER | PLAY | LEARN | CONTRIBUTE | VALUE | CONSERVE

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What you get

FAQs

Safari Navigator enhances your wildlife experiences, helping you explore more parks, discover top wildlife spots with recent sightings, enjoy gamified challenges, and save your adventures—all while supporting communities, conservation and restoration.

Download the app, sign up, and you’re ready to start exploring.

Yes, Safari Navigator is available in 18 national parks and reserves, with more to come. You can view the full list within the app.

Refresh your inbox and check your spam folder. If you still don’t see it, contact us for help.

Yes, you can explore and save your adventures offline. Your data will sync automatically when you’re back online.

If your spots aren’t showing up, refresh the page. They’ll upload once your internet connection is restored. Don’t worry, keep saving!

Safari Navigator dedicates 30% of its income to local communities, drivers, guides, and conservation. The spots you save help sustain and restore wildlife experiences for future generations.

Among several other measures, Safari Navigator includes:

  • User Verification: All users must be verified.
  • Restricted Zones and Species: Access to sensitive areas and at-risk species is limited.
  • Controlled Access: Sightings feature is restricted to park hours.
  • Real-Time Reporting: Suspicious activities are monitored and can be reported.
  • Data Security: Advanced security measures protect your data.

By using Safari Navigator, you agree to follow Kenya’s Wildlife Conservation and Management Act. Poaching and other violations may lead to severe penalties, including the death penalty. Safari Navigator will report any suspicious or illegal activities to the authorities.

Safari Navigator helps reduce overcrowding by spreading visitor interest across multiple sightings and parks, rather than concentrating everyone in a single location. Additionally, the platform will:

  • Limit the Display of Sightings: Restrict visibility of certain sightings to prevent overcrowding in specific areas.
  • Support Park Management: Share real-time sightings information with park authorities to help rangers and patrols manage visitor traffic flow and enforce viewing regulations

Gamified challenges are built into the app. Save spots during your visits to earn points, badges and exciting rewards with our partners.

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