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

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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...
Python, Rock
Python, Rock
SWAHILI NAME: Chatu
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Other pythons
DISTINGUISHED BY: Large size with a mix of dark and light patches on its body
1. The rock python is the largest snake in Africa, reaching up to 6.5 meters (21 feet) long.
2. As a powerful constrictor, it preys on mammals, birds, and reptiles—including large animals like antelopes and even crocodiles.
PHOTO CREDIT: Roy Wangui
Reedbuck, Bohor
Reedbuck, Bohor
SWAHILI NAME: Tohe
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Mountain Reedbuck, Bushbuck
DISTINGUISHED BY: Lacks stripes or spots found on bushbuck; has a more uniform tan coat and white underparts.
1. Bohor Reedbuck is stockier with a yellowish coat and lives in wet lowlands, while Mountain Reedbuck is slimmer, greyer, and found in rocky highlands.
2. Emits a sharp whistle and performs high, bounding jumps when alarmed.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Rhino, Black
Rhino, Black
SWAHILI NAME: Kifaru
CATEGORY: Big 5
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critically Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: White rhino
DISTINGUISHED BY: Hooked upper lip, narrower mouth/jaw, deep arched back
1. Mostly solitary and territorial, aggressively defending their territory
2. Feed mainly on bushes and woody plants, preferring browsing over grazing
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Rhino, White
Rhino, White
SWAHILI NAME: Kifaru
CATEGORY: Big 5
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Black rhino
DISTINGUISHED BY: Broad/wide, square shaped mouth, named after the word “wyd/weit”, slightly humped back
1. Largest rhino species and second largest land mammal
2. Consume over 50kg of vegetation daily and return over 20kg of dung
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Roller, Lilac-Breasted
Roller, Lilac-Breasted
SWAHILI NAME: Kambu
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Other rollers
DISTINGUISHED BY: Vibrant lilac chest and multicolored wings
1. The lilac-breasted roller is considered Kenya’s national bird (unofficially).
2. Unlike many bird species, males and females have equally stunning plumage, making them difficult to distinguish.
PHOTO CREDIT: Luvai Gohar
Secretarybird
Secretarybird
SWAHILI NAME: Karani/Tamba/Ndege-Kilemba
CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Crane
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long legs, feathered crest, dressed in black three quarters.
1. Stomps snakes to death with its feet, also known as Sagittarius serpentarius (“snake archer”)
2. Can grow over 4 ft tall with a 7 ft wingspan
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
Serval
Serval
SWAHILI NAME: Mondo
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Caracal, Lynx
DISTINGUISHED BY: Spotted coat and large ears
1. Servals have the longest legs and largest ears relative to body size of any cat species.
2. Melanistic (black-coated) servals are occasionally found across East Africa
PHOTO CREDIT: Erasti Photography
Spoonbill, African
Spoonbill, African
SWAHILI NAME: Korongo Domomwiko
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
POTENTIAL LOOKALIKES: Egret, Stork
DISTINGUISHED BY: Long, flat spoon-shaped bill and white plumage
1. Wades through shallow water sweeping its bill side to side to catch fish and aquatic insects.
2. Builds large stick nests in trees or reedbeds, often in colonies with other waterbirds.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jotham A
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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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