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.
The Safari Collection was founded out of a passion for sharing the magic of Africa with the world. Our mission is to provide guests with a unique and highly personalised safari experience while making a significant contribution to the conservation of Kenya’s wildlife, cultures and ecosystems. We uphold sustainable environmental practices and provide tangible economic opportunities to the people of Kenya.
Conservation and community are vital pillars of The Safari Collection. We believe that communities should benefit from wildlife and conservation through education and other complementary aspects of tourism. By helping the communities become invested in protecting their precious environment, our vision of long-term sustainability can be met.
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.
My respect for the balance between conserving our wildlife and building a future for Kenya is what drives me.
Mikey Carr-Hartley
Director