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
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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...
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
SWAHILI NAME: Bata Bukini wa Misri
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Ducks, Geese
DISTINGUISHED BY: Reddish-brown eye patches and pink legs
1. More closely related to ducks than to true geese. Seen in ancient Egyptian artwork.
2. Sometimes perch on hippos to feed on stirred-up plants and animals.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Eland
Eland
SWAHILI NAME: Pofu
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Kudu
DISTINGUISHED BY: Large size and twisted horns
1. Largest antelope species in the world
2. Can jump over 6 feet from a standstill
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Elephant
Elephant
SWAHILI NAME: Tembo/Ndovu
CATEGORY: Big 5
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: N/A in Africa
DISTINGUISHED BY: Massive size, trunk, and tusks
1. Two species: savanna elephants (larger with outward-curving tusks) and forest elephants (darker with straight, downward-pointing tusks)
2. Calves can stand within 20 minutes of birth and walk within 1 hour
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Flamingo
Flamingo
SWAHILI NAME: Heroe
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: None (distinctive)
DISTINGUISHED BY: Pink feathers and long legs
1. Greater flamingos are larger with pale pink plumage and a pink bill with a black tip, while lesser flamingos are smaller, deeper pink, and have a darker bill with a red base and black tip.
2. Their pink color comes from carotenoid pigments in algae and shrimp, which are absorbed and stored in their feathers, skin, and beaks. Without this diet, they would be pale or white.
PHOTO CREDIT: Erasti Photography
Fox, Bat-eared
Fox, Bat-eared
SWAHILI NAME: Bweha Masigio
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Jackal, Other foxes
DISTINGUISHED BY: Large bat-like ears, raccoon-like face mask
1. Their large ears detect insects underground, even larvae hatching from dung balls.
2. A single bat-eared fox can consume over one million termites annually.
PHOTO CREDIT: Erasti Photography
Gazelle, Grants
Gazelle, Grants
SWAHILI NAME: Swala Granti
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Thomson’s Gazelle, Impala
DISTINGUISHED BY: Larger size, long curved horns, and a light-colored coat without a strong black stripe.
1. Can survive in dry areas with little water, relying on moisture from food.
2. Built for endurance, it can sustain high speeds over long distances.
PHOTO CREDIT: Bonface Mwangi
Gazelle, Thomsons
Gazelle, Thomsons
SWAHILI NAME: Swala Tomi
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Grant’s Gazelle, Impala
DISTINGUISHED BY: Smaller size, a bold black stripe on its side, and a darker lower body.
1. Known for “pronking” (high, stiff-legged jumps) to confuse predators.
2. One of the fastest antelopes, reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h (50 mph).
PHOTO CREDIT: Luvai Gohar
Gerenuk
Gerenuk
SWAHILI NAME: Swala Twiga
CATEGORY: Special 5
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Impala
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long neck
1. Feeds on high branches that other antelopes can’t reach by standing on its hind legs.
2. Rarely drinks water, obtaining moisture from plants, which enables it to thrive in harsh, arid environments.
PHOTO CREDIT: Luvai Gohar
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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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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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