- #KenyaLive Safari Broadcast by MakeItKenya.com and HerdTracker
Daily live broadcasts from Kenya's Mara Conservancy and the Kenyan coast using Periscope, Internet users from around the world can experience a bush and beach Kenyan safari live on their mobile phones, tablets and PCs from 7-18 January 2016.
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All photos by Stuart Price of MakeItKenya.com
All photos by Stuart Price of MakeItKenya.com
Leopard tug of war. Sir @RichardBranson a privilege to be here Tks #KenyaLive #NightSafari @MakeItKe
All photos by Stuart Price of MakeItKenya.com
All photos by Stuart Price of MakeItKenya.com
All photos by Stuart Price of MakeItKenya.com
The team started with a breakfast this morning at 05:00 at Mara Kempinski and moved on to the morning game drive where they spotted some cheetahs, lions and a curiosity of mongoose. After lunch they will be heading on their afternoon game drive at about 15:30 with an evening lion intercation broadcast using the night-vision cameras at approximately 20:30. All live on Periscope.
All photos by Stuart Price of MakeItKenya.com
The group arrived in Nairobi and with partner Air Kenya flew through to the Mara Conservancy where they will be staying tonight at the Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Lodge. Once settled in will start with testing the equipment for final checks before the big broadcast.
All photos by Stuart Price of MakeItKenya.com
The #KenyaLive safari broadcast is brought to you by MakeItKenya.com - Kenya's global campaign, offering a rich source of digital content and inspiration for travellers and media.
HerdTracker is web-app that tracks the great migration in real-time on a Google map. Follow the migration from your mobile phone, tablet or PC - or use it to plan your next migration safari to Kenya.
www.discoverafrica.com/herdtracker
Learn more about the #KenyaLive broadcast safari partners.
Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara is a luxury tented camp offering an authentic African experience. Showcasing elegant style and comfort, Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara is hidden in a grove of riverine woodland on the banks of the Ntiakitiak River. The atmosphere of the camp blends a rustic African ambience and the elegance of the Kempinski legacy.
Set on a private conservancy, Naboisho Camp offers a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the majestic Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Expert guides lead guests on bush walks, night drives and wilderness excursions, offering exclusive and unparalleled access to one of the most remarkable natural areas on the planet. Naboisho Camp lies at the heart of it all. The camp offers a stylish safari haven that touches the earth lightly.
Encounter Mara is a safari experience that is never rushed or superficial. The rhythm of each day allows guests to encounter the culture and wildlife of the Masai Mara in a genuine way. Warm, personal and “down to earth” service is their style, whilst operating to high standards with attention to detail. The camp operates on principles of integrity and honesty, playing a crucial role in the conservation and regeneration of the Masai Mara ecosystem.
Mahali Mzuri is Sir Richard Branson’s 12-tented luxury safari camp in the Kenyan Bush. At Mahali Mzuri you’ll have a front row seat, not just to the migration, but also to the abundant game you can see all year round. The camp is situated in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the wider Masai Mara ecosystem. The name means ‘beautiful place’ in Swahili. The tented suites are super stylish and unlike any tents you’ve ever experienced.
Watamu is a beautiful and peaceful village on the Kenya Coast, nestled between pristine beaches and lush tropical forest. Since it was first settled as a remote Swahili outpost at Gedi, this area has remained a haven of peace and tranquility and is still one of the coast's most undeveloped and natural areas. Known for its unique, relaxed and laid back way of life, Watamu welcomes visitors seeking to chill out, explore and enjoy the wonders that it has to offer.
Air Kenya is a regional Kenyan airline providing a network of scheduled flights throughout Kenya and East African. Air Kenya flies daily to the Masai Mara, the greater Mara Conservancy region, the Kenyan Coast and many other destinations across Kenya.
Offering the perfect fusion of European Luxury and Kenyan hospitality, Villa Rosa Kempinski is uniquely positioned between city and country – a unique destination of iconic architecture where guests can spend part of the day climbing corporate ladders and the rest of the time are free to luxuriate in relaxing surroundings.
Kenyan safari packages offered by DiscoverAfrica.com, the creators of HerdTracker
Amy Brill
Make It Kenya
tourism@makeitkenya.com
Tel: +971 55 946 2224
