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Wild! Adventure: A 10-Day Kenya Safari with NJ Wight

Join me for a fabulous small group, 10-night safari in wild Kenya! I have spent over 300 nights across seven countries in Africa — all of them remarkable. But there are very good reasons I have returned to Kenya multiple times. To me, it is the Africa of the imagination. (Make sure to read Masai Mara Musings for more.) Everything I imagined an African safari could be, I have found in Kenya. Wild and wide-open spaces, gorgeous light, big skies, a blanket of stars, friendly people and more wildlife than I have seen anywhere else. It is my happy place and I cannot wait to show it to you! We are going to have a Wild! time.

Visit Kenya’s Best Wildlife Parks and Conservancies!

We will spend our time looking for and watching the varied wildlife and bird populations in various National Parks and private conservancies, including the exceptional Mara Conservancies. (Not all trips visit the same areas.) Tourism in the conservancies is limited in to a small number of camps. The very low ratio of game viewing vehicles to land area is aimed at ensuring the best possible experience of wildlife viewing while minimizing environmental impact. In addition, the communities living in the conservancies financially benefit from your stay. If an African safari is on your bucket-list–now is the time!

NJ Wight Private Safari

I also accommodate private group trips. If you are looking for an exclusive safari for a special occasion, interested in exploring with your family or you have a special group of friends and would like me to organize and guide you on your trip of a lifetime, please get in touch and we can start planning!

If you are interested in further details about travel, please click here and contact me for additional information.

If you are unable to travel on safari, but would like to join me virtually, consider my ko-fi.com/njwight memberships! 

Safari Dates

2026

January 21 – 31st – SOLD OUT
TBD

 

2025

January 15 – 25th – SOLD OUT
June 29 – July 9th – SOLD OUT
July 11 – 20th – SOLD OUT
Oct 28 – Nov. 7th – SOLD OUT

2024

January 27 – February 6th – SOLD OUT
February 7 – 18 – PRIVATE
June 19th – 29th – SOLD OUT
September 13th – 22nd – SOLD OUT

2023

February 25 – March 6th – SOLD OUT
July 8th – July 17th – SOLD OUT
October 12 – October 21 – SOLD OUT
October 23 – November 1 – SOLD OUT

(Please note: I am currently accepting names for a cancellation list for 2024 and 2025. Please contact me for additional information.)

Read comments from former Guests

From Margaret P, guest in February 2023

All my life I had dreamed of Africa and all the wildlife that seemed to be too beautiful to be true.  Finally, on  my 70th birthday I decided to go on a safari. I contacted NJ Wight knowing that she was an amazing wildlife photographer and conservationist. NJ Wight proved to be a great Safari guide – everything from selecting the camps to making sure we all had an awesome camp experience.  We spent eight nights in two different camps in the Maasai Mara, in Kenya. The tents were luxurious with top quality beds and indoor plumbing with hot water. The food was first class, crafted by a talented chef and his assistants. And the animals! Oh the animals! From the very first to the very last game drive I was awe struck by the vast variety and abundance of animals in the Mara. The experienced drivers were like magicians – able to spot animals where all I could see were a few bushes. We saw and photographed the all big and small game, and they’re young, of my childhood imagination. It was a trip of a lifetime – and every night I go to sleep thinking of wonderful Kenya. My dream did come true!”

From Mary Beth M, guest in February 2023

A safari with NJ Wight means you will learn so much about the animals and the people of the area. The trips are highly organized and fun with impeccable choice of camps.  I want to go back again……and again. 

From Sheryl Berwick, repeat guest in October 2022

Traveling on safari is a bucket list destination that is guaranteed to impress… When planning your trip of a lifetime, put your faith in Nancie. An award-winning wildlife photographer with dozens of excursions, hundreds of game drives and countless nights under the stars throughout the African bush, you will be well served to take advantage of Nancie’s experience and trust her to leverage both her familiarity with different regions and network of local contacts to ensure that every detail is considered with the goal of making your trip an absolute success.

From Kevin M, repeat guest in October 2022

While a return trip anywhere provides lofty expectations to meet the fond memories of previous journeys, our second adventure to Kenya under Nancie’s experienced guidance not only satisfied these expectations, but exceeded them.

Our accommodations in the conservancies balanced comfort with an authenticity you would expect from being in the heart of the Maasai Mara wilderness.  Food and beverages were wonderful and catered to every dietary requirement.  The wildlife sightings were abundant and we enjoyed all manner of behavior… the majestic presence of elephants, the playful whimsy of lion cubs, the drama of a leopard protecting its kill… and countless times the camera was put aside in favour of the cell phone for photography, as the animals were too close for the zoom lens! Bottom line, whether you choose to go with family, friends, your partner… or alone… you must simply go

From Lynn F, repeat guest in October 2019

“I have now experienced two safari trips hosted by NJ Wight and perhaps the greatest endorsement I can offer is that I am already planning for my third Kenya safari with Nancie! From the moment we decided to go on this amazing adventure, Nancie guided us all the way, starting with helpful hints on what/how to pack, ideal tourist destinations in Nairobi, and photography tips. Because she has been to Africa numerous times, we trusted Nancie’s experience and leadership as to how the trip should unfold. Nancie was our guide on the ground and, with her warm, welcoming (and fun!) manner, we could not have had a better host!

The experience of being in the bush, with the animals so close, was unbelievable. Our guides  seemed to know exactly where to find a den of lions and herds of elephants, and they always did their best to accommodate what we wanted to see, i.e. an exciting cheetah chase or lions “making love!” I am proud of the fact that, on both trips, I saw the “Big Five” – which is highly unusual! Most important is the fact that I always felt safe, even when a leopard walked directly under our jeep and an elephant tried to engage us all in a staring contest (hint: the elephant should always win!). People call it “the trip of a lifetime” but the reality is, once you have experienced Africa, you will want to return! And having Nancie as your guide is the perfect way to travel!”

From Angie D, guest in March 2018

“NJ Wight was an amazing safari guide — very knowledgeable about all the varied wildlife we saw (and we saw so many animals!), and she curated the BEST camps and areas to visit on this Kenya safari. Also, having a smaller/more intimate group was very comfortable, the lodging was beautiful and the vehicles were roomy. It had been years since I had taken photographs and I had bought a new mirrorless digital camera for my safari, and NJ has great photography tips to get gorgeous shots!”

Take a Ride in the Land Rover

Wondering what it is like to riding in a Land Rover out on safari? Well, it is hard to put into words, but occasionally I take my hand off my Canon 5D MIV and grab my iPhone to capture some shaky safari snippets. Watch the video at the top of this page for a compilation of moments from my happy place.