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...
Giraffe, Masai
Giraffe, Masai
SWAHILI NAME: Twiga
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Reticulated giraffe, Nubian (Rothschild’s) giraffe
DISTINGUISHED BY: Jagged, star-like patterns
1. The tallest giraffe species, females give birth while standing, a 5-6 foot drop for the new born
2. Giraffes often sleep less than 30 minutes a day, in 2-3 minute power naps
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Giraffe, Nubian (Rothschilds)
Giraffe, Nubian (Rothschilds)
SWAHILI NAME: Twiga
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critically Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe
DISTINGUISHED BY: Darker patches, smoother edges than Masai giraffes, set against a pale cream background.
1. It has “white socks,” with no markings below the knees.
2. Unlike most giraffes, it has five ossicones (horn-like bumps on its head).
PHOTO CREDIT: Bonface Mwangi
Giraffe, Reticulated
Giraffe, Reticulated
SWAHILI NAME: Twiga
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
CATEGORY: Special 5
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Masai giraffe, Nubian (Rothschild) giraffe
DISTINGUISHED BY: Hexagonal, “hand-painted” brown patches
1. Chew old bones to stock up on calcium and minerals
2. Can go weeks without drinking water, relying on plant moisture
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Guineafowl, Helmeted
Guineafowl, Helmeted
SWAHILI NAME: Kanga
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Vulturine Guineafowl
DISTINGUISHED BY: Black or grey plumage with white spots and a bony casque (helmet) on the head.
1. Roosts in trees at night for safety.
2. Uses loud alarm calls and prefers running to flying when threatened.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Guineafowl, Vulturine
Guineafowl, Vulturine
SWAHILI NAME: Kicheleko/Kororo Tumbusi
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Helmeted Guineafowl
DISTINGUISHED BY: Blue chest, glossy neck feathers, and a vulture-like bare head.
1. Nests may have eggs from multiple hens; chicks can fly within days.
2. Forages in large flocks, often led by a dominant bird, found in open dry areas
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Hartebeest
Hartebeest
SWAHILI NAME: Kongoni
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Topi, Blue Wildebeest
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long face and curved horns
1. Like the Topi, stands on termite mounds to spot danger. Runs in a zig-zag to evade predators.
2. Lelwel hartebeest has a longer face and darker coat, while Coke’s hartebeest is lighter with a shorter face and mainly found in Kenya and Tanzania.
PHOTO CREDIT: Luvai Gohar
Heron
Heron
SWAHILI NAME: Korongo
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Egret
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long legs and pointed beak
1. Over 70 species, including egrets
2. Uses a patient hunting technique, standing still to spear fish with its beak
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Hippo
Hippo
SWAHILI NAME: Kiboko
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: N/A
DISTINGUISHED BY: Massive size and barrel-shaped body
1. Third largest land mammal, capable of running up to 30 km/h
2. Closest living relatives are whales and dolphins
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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