African Quest Safaris (AQS)

Another bold move, so we can stay green!

As the war on pollution gains momentum, Kenya announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic bottles, straws, and related products within the protected areas in the national parks, national reserves, conservation areas, and any other designated wildlife protected area. The ban shall take effect from the 4th June 2020.

This is a step up to the existing ban from 2017 on the use, manufacture, and importation of plastic bags.  The ban applies to carrier bags with handles & with or without gussets and flat bags without handles & without gussets.
Be advised, the fines for being caught with a plastic bag are quite severe.

Imagine it, meeting in nature’s backyard, away from the concrete jungles and polluted cities to the green rolling hills and plains dotted with wildlife. Your corporate agenda featuring: al fresco savannah lunches, unique canvas and khaki presentations, Maasai feasts, bush bars, poolside brain-storming sessions, and wrap-up sundowners.

Ol Tukai Lodge is located in the heart of Amboseli National Park in Kenya, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro -Africa’s Highest Mountain. This”home for the gods” where every sunrise brings in a new ray of light is the best spot in the world where business goes beyond boring boardrooms.

Accessible by road in 4 hours and a half smooth drive giving you ample chance to take in the magical landscapes of Africa on the way or a mere 30min by air from Nairobi.

Here you will find a modern lodge with conference facilities that can accommodate up to 200 delegates. In Addition, there is an option for ” conference under canvas” and specific seating requirements where necessary.

Old and New, take your pick

Kenya is famous for its wilderness and game sanctuaries. Yet if you wish, you can be a King, Queen, Prince, Princess for a couple of nights, even in Kenya. Grogan Castle was built in 1930 by Col Ewart Scott Grogan. An English explorer, politician and entrepreneur with a difficult love-story but thankfully, a happy ending. This castle splurges mystery at every step, a paradise hidden from the rest of the world with enchanting vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro, Pare Mountains, Lake Jipe and the Great Tsavo National Park. Murder Mystery or a Game of Thrones anyone?

The Grogan Castle Hotel, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro

And 80 years on, George Tafaria Waititu, a lad from the foothills of Mt Kenya, made his dream come true by building the Tafaria Castle, a beautiful destination for fun, bleisure or events. A disco and cinema in a Dungeon? Check. Horse-driven Carriage? Check. Roman-style Amphitheater? Check… and so much more.

Tafaria Castle, at the foothills of Mount Kenya

For an event or a reward program that can incorporate one of these unusual locations and crowned with the Magic of a Kenyan Safari contact the AQS team or MICE director Tasneem at tasadamji@africanquest.co.ke

A must for the first-time traveler, the experience is designed to put you in an immediate and direct dialogue with the natural world and the incredible Wildlife of Africa. Spoiled for choice from experiencing Hot Air balloon safaris in the dawn to star gazing near the foothills of Mount Kilimanajaro. Don’t forget the local treat on display during a visit to a masai village for that local touch. Later on extend your spectacular holiday to the coast for some moon dancing or just relaxing on the white sandy beaches.

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The spirit lives on from the authentic Out of Africa Safaris of the 1950’s;  Whilst on a Kenya or Tanzania safari, our esteemed guests crown their wildlife experience with our signature Bush Dinners ; set under the open starlit skies ringing in the magic of the sights and sounds of Africa, you have the choice of casual to full white glove service.

Food is usually ‘Nyama Choma’ on a grand scale (nyama choma is the Kenyan version of an Argentine asado or a South African braai – just way more delicious). Chefs in tall white hats prepare all manner of grilled food to order accompanied by bowls of salads, chunks of cheese and freshly baked bread, which are all on their tables.  A campfire and Masaai dancing enhances the ambience. You might want to add extra colour by donning on the traditional Masaai outfits complete with the beadwork.  And there’s more… we will define your own experience based on the customer and budget.

Managing Director of African Quest Safaris – Kenya & Tanzania

African Quest Safaris Managing Director and DMC Partner in Kenya and Tanzania Tasneem Adamji was nominated for CEO Global Award (Tourism). It gives us great pleasure to congratulate her on being selected as one of the finalists for the 2016 Most Influential Women In Business And Government Awards.

“I don’t know who the other contenders are, but having made it to the finals is already a great feeling.” said Tasneem as she reacting to the news on her finalists selection.

Finalists will be recognized and winners announced at the Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government Awards function, which will be held in Kenya August 2016.

The meaningful contribution she has made in the industry and the positive impact this has had, makes us proud to be associated with her.