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Ndùi Rock Cottage and Cultural Centre

Josantos Safaris is proud to announce a new partnership with Ndùi Rock Cottage and Cultural Centre to promote authentic cultural experiences and eco‑friendly accommodation in the heart of the community. This collaboration brings together Josantos Safaris’ expertise in tourism and hospitality with Ndùi’s rich cultural heritage, scenic rock formations, and traditional way of life. From 3rd to 6th February, Josantos Safaris conducted a four‑day training programme for members of the Ndùi community. The training focused on tourism and hospitality skills, including guest handling, housekeeping standards, food safety, customer service, and basic tour guiding. These skills will enable community members to run the cottages smoothly, offer high‑quality stays, and create memorable cultural experiences for visitors. This initiative is part of Josantos Safaris’ broader commitment to community‑based tourism, where local people are empowered to benefit directly from tourism through jobs, income, and ...

South Kitui National Reserve and Mwingi National game reserve.

South Kitui National Reserve is a vast, under‑the‑radar wilderness in eastern Kenya that offers a quiet, authentic safari experience away from the usual crowds. Where it is? ✓South Kitui National Reserve lies about 30 km east of Mutomo, in Kitui County, just north of Tsavo East National Park and within the greater Tsavo conservation area. ✓It covers roughly 1,830–1,833 km² of acacia savannah, thickets, grasslands, and dry bush country, forming an important wildlife migration corridor between Tsavo and the Kitui landscape. Wildlife and scenery. ✓The reserve is known for lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, lesser kudu, gerenuk, zebra, and other antelope species that move between Tsavo and South Kitui. ✓Birdwatchers also enjoy a rich variety of species in the acacia woodlands and open plains, while scenic hills such as Kiothowa and Umbi provide dramatic backdrops for game drives, hikes, and photography.  What to do there? ✓Visitors typically enjoy early‑morning and late‑afternoon ga...