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...
Hornbill
Hornbill
SWAHILI NAME: Hondo Hondo
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Toucan
DISTINGUISHED BY: Large, curved bill
1. Over 60 species of hornbill exist worldwide.
2. In most species, after mating, the female seals herself inside a tree cavity while nesting to reduce predation, while the male brings her food.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Hyena, Spotted
Hyena, Spotted
SWAHILI NAME: Fisi Madoa
CATEGORY: Ugly 5
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Striped Hyena, Aardwolf
DISTINGUISHED BY: Spotted coat and bear-like face
1. Live in matriarchal clans, with status often inherited by offspring
2. Cubs are born aggressive and may attack/kill their siblings before reaching one month of age
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Hyrax
Hyrax
SWAHILI NAME: Pimbi/Perere
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: N/A
DISTINGUISHED BY: Stocky body, short tail, and tusk-like upper teeth
1. Rock hyraxes are more social, living in colonies of up to 50, while tree hyraxes are nocturnal and more solitary.
2. Hyraxes use the same “toilet” spots, leaving white urine deposits on rocks.
PHOTO CREDIT: Luvai Gohar
Ibis
Ibis
SWAHILI NAME: Kwarara
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Heron, Egret
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long, curved beak
1. The African sacred ibis was revered by Ancient Egyptians, associated with the god Thoth.
2. Highly social, they nest in large colonies and often feed in groups of up to 20 individuals.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Impala
Impala
SWAHILI NAME: Swala pala
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle
DISTINGUISHED BY: Slender legs, sleek reddish-brown coats, white inner ears
1. Can leap up to 33 feet (10 meters) in a single bound
2. Impalas synchronize their reproductive cycles, with all females giving birth around the same time
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Jackal, Black-backed
Jackal, Black-backed
SWAHILI NAME: Bweha Mgongo Mweusi
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: N/A in Africa (Fox)
DISTINGUISHED BY: Bushy tail and pointed ears
1. The smaller black-backed jackal prefers open plains, while the larger side-striped jackal dwells in woodlands and scrub areas.
2. Often heard howling at night.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Kudu
Kudu
SWAHILI NAME: Tandala
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Eland
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long, spiral horns (in males)
1. Kudus can easily leap over 8-foot obstacles.
2. Greater kudus are larger with longer horns and fewer stripes, while lesser kudus are smaller with shorter horns and more stripes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Erasti Photography
Leopard
Leopard
SWAHILI NAME: Chui
CATEGORY: Big 5
CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Cheetah
DISTINGUISHED BY: Dark, irregular rosettes (spots) vs. cheetah’s solid, rounder spots
1. Leopards are the smallest of the big cats, but muscular. They can carry twice their body weight up into trees.
2. Leopards are found in over 60 countries but are notoriously hard to spot in the wild.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
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Big 5
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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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