ABOUT US

OUR STORY

Established by Tanya and Mikey Carr-Hartley in 2009, The Safari Collection is a portfolio of distinct luxury camps and lodges in the most beautiful locations throughout Kenya. Both Tanya and Mikey are Kenyans with a deep love and respect for nature. Tanya spent her childhood on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, helping to manage and conserve the family farm. Over 200 kilometres further north, Mikey grew up on a ranch in Laikipia, tracking animals in the footsteps of his grandfather, who was a renowned wildlife handler.

With a lifetime of watching, listening and learning about the African bush, Tanya and Mikey share a mutual love of the Kenyan landscape and its wildlife and have dedicated their lives to protecting it. Their family is everything to them, and along with their three children, they spend several months each year sharing the incredible wilderness of their home country with guests. Their deep-rooted and intimate knowledge of East Africa’s wildlife, culture and environment allow them to offer a truly immersive experience, which is not just about seeing ‘The Big Five’ but is one which enables people to capture the true spirit of the country.

OUR PROPERTIES

OUR TEAM

The energy and passion of our dynamic team flows through everything that we do. Our authentic, first-hand knowledge expands across the entire region enabling our team to create unique and exceptional safari experiences. With a pioneering spirit and passion for adventure, Tanya and Mikey continuously explore new safari possibilities and search for original experiences.

AMOS OMONDI
AMOS OMONDISafari Expert
Amos has over a decade’s worth of experience in creating bespoke safaris. He enjoys hand-picking the most magical East African activities and experiences to create the adventures of a lifetime for his clients.
BEATRICE MUSOMBA
BEATRICE MUSOMBAReservations Manager
Having worked at Giraffe Manor for over a decade, Beatrice has an unmatched wealth of experience in managing Giraffe Manor bookings. Beatrice believes that is the warm-hearted people of Kenya that makes visitors come back again and again.
MIKEY CARR-HARTLEY
MIKEY CARR-HARTLEYDirector
Mikey was born with adventure running through his veins. With extensive knowledge and an immense love for African landscapes and wildlife, he guides and manages private luxury safaris throughout East and Southern Africa.

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EXPLORE OUR LODGES

GIRAFFE MANOR

NAIROBI

SOLIO LODGE

LAIKIPIA

SALA’S CAMP

MAASAI MARA

SASAAB

SAMBURU

OTHER EXPERIENCES YOU MIGHT LIKE

PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

FOSSIL HUNTING

VIRUNGA GORILLA EXPLORATION

MIGRATION EXTRAVAGANZA

OUR PRESS

My respect for the balance between conserving our wildlife and building a future for Kenya is what drives me

Mikey Carr-Hartley
Director

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