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
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Daily Spots
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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...
Crocodile
Crocodile
SWAHILI NAME: Mamba
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: N/A in Africa (Saltwater Crocodile, Alligator)
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long snout and powerful jaws
1. Second-largest reptile on Earth after the saltwater crocodile (not found in Africa)
2. Known for caring for their young, both parents ferociously guarding nests and hatchlings
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Duck, Fulvous Whistling
Duck, Fulvous Whistling
SWAHILI NAME: Bata-miti Rangi-mbili
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Other Ducks
DISTINGUISHED BY: Caramel-brown body, long neck and legs, pale side stripe
1. Whistling-ducks were once called “tree ducks” for their habit of roosting in trees.
2. Pairs bond for years, and both parents help raise the young—more like swans than typical ducks.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Eagle, Bateleur
Eagle, Bateleur
SWAHILI NAME: (Tai) Pungu
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Other eagles
DISTINGUISHED BY: Bright red face and short tail
1. Performs acrobatic flight displays, including barrel rolls and steep dives
2. Known for its short tail, unusual for eagles, contributing to its agility in flight
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Eagle, Fish
Eagle, Fish
SWAHILI NAME: Furukombe/Tai Mlasamaki
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Osprey
DISTINGUISHED BY: Larger size, white head, and piercing call
1. Prey includes fish, birds, hyraxes, monkeys, and even crocodile hatchlings
2. Females can be up to 20% larger than males
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Eagle, Long-crested
Eagle, Long-crested
SWAHILI NAME: Tai Ushungi
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Crowned Eagle, Marital Eagle
DISTINGUISHED BY: A long, shaggy black crest, dark brown-black plumage, and striking yellow eyes
1. Its dramatic crest stands upright when alert or excited and lies flat when relaxed.
2. Unlike many eagles, it hunts from a perch rather than soaring, waiting patiently before swooping on prey.
PHOTO CREDIT: Erasti Photography
Eagle, Martial
Eagle, Martial
SWAHILI NAME: Tai Ngwilizi
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Crowned Eagle, Long-crested Eagle
DISTINGUISHED BY: Piercing yellow-gold eyes, white underbody with dark spots
1. Africa's largest eagle, can outweigh American bald eagles
2. Known to hunt and kill lion cubs
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Eagle, Tawny
Eagle, Tawny
SWAHILI NAME: Tai Msasi
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Other Eagles
DISTINGUISHED BY: Large, brown body with dark flight feathers and a pale head.
1. Known for scavenging behavior, often feeding on carcasses.
2. Powerful hunters; one of their main prey, Dik-dik, can weigh twice as much.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Egret
Egret
SWAHILI NAME: Korongo (Msuka, Pwani)
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Ibis
DISTINGUISHED BY: Slender neck and white plumage
1. An Egret is a type of heron.
2. Egrets often follow large animals or fishermen to catch prey stirred up by movement in the water.
PHOTO CREDIT: Luvai Gohar
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Spotted...

Big 5
> 0
Ugly 5
> 0
Special 5
> 0
Endangered
> 0

... and lots more!

What the early birds are saying

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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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