SAFARI OPTIONS :: CAMP
LIFE :: TRANSPORT :: YOUR
HOSTS :: AIR CHARTERS :: GET
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Transport provided on a Simpson Safari
Long
distance journeys by road are tedious as the roads are in a very bad state of
repair, and it can take a surprisingly long time to cover what looks like a short
distance on the map. We strongly recommend that you fly between your safari locations
as this maximises your time enjoying the beautiful and exciting areas and minimises
hot, bumpy, dusty, tiring road travel. We could never do all the things we offer
in the time we are given by you without using our aircraft.
Our aircraft is a Cessna 182 with 3 passenger seats. It has a high wing so
your view of the ground is unobstructed. (For larger groups we use a 5 passenger
seat aircraft). The average length of flight between our destinations is one hour.
We fly fairly low so you can see the ground in detail including all the agriculture,
the forest and bush, and the animals. Also we will deviate from a direct track
to give you the most interesting route possible.
Our car is a classic Toyota Land cruiser 4wheel drive. It has two roof hatches
and great "off road" capability so is an ideal platform for photography.
Also the young (and the young at heart) really enjoy riding on the roof as we
wander sedately amongst the wildlife and the scenery. We carry binoculars and
reference books with us all the time. There is always the chance of seeing a new
species of bird, beast or tree, bush or flower which needs more positive identification.
We can also use camels (and sometimes donkeys) as pack and riding animals. To
do a safari in this style is a unique and therapeutic experience as you get right
away from roads and civilisation. We have done safaris of up to 3 weeks where
we have never seen another white person, government official or vehicle and in
the areas you can get to this way the people you meet are as they were for ever
and their outlook is completely unspoilt by "civilisation" and at the
end of such a safari your outlook and well-being will be greatly improved. The
routine here is that you walk about 10 kms each morning and then set up a simple
camp, let the camels go out and graze and you can explore the area.
SAFARI OPTIONS :: CAMP
LIFE :: TRANSPORT :: YOUR
HOSTS :: AIR CHARTERS :: GET
IN TOUCH
"Dear baby elephant- I chuckle when I remember it
and it learning to nurse- and the big old males duelling at dusk - just the two
of them in the vast lake bed - (except us of course) Tall, handsome greater Kudu
with his striking face and horns. Civet with his amazing patterns and steady walk.
Hyena, Jackals, Hippos, Zebra and all the rest. Also 200 species of different
birds - 170 of them brand new thanks to you Jill. Birds have come along as a hobby
more recently, and what a joy. I appreciate how hard you worked in your efforts
to move me around and keep me comfortable and well fed. I wish we were neighbours.
I look forward to my slides coming back and I'll dream of another trip."
- Eliz M from USA 1994
tel. ++254 (0)50 50050, ++254 (0)50 401 5443, ++254 (0)722 662741, P. O. Box 401, Gilgil, Kenya. © Simpson Safaris Ltd, 2002. All rights reserved.
