A Place Like No Other in Kenya Where Luxury Meets Wilderness

Tsavo is one of the most beautiful region of Kenya with it’s orange ground, tall hills and rich wildlife. This weekend we are experiencing Kipalo Hills Safari Camp by one of our favorite safari collection in Kenya, Secluded Africa.
To experience the wilderness of Kipalo Hills, it’s delicious food and stunning views or any other secluded Africa property around Kenya, Contact our friends at Ongeri Expeditions. They certified by the Manis!
Website: ongeriexpeditions.com/
Instagram: / ongeriexpeditions
This safari started in the best way possible since as soon as we arrived we were told that a pack of wild dogs was spotted just outside the camp. After almost 3 years and 50 safaris around the country, seeing these amazing animals was a threat.
For the complete overview of the camp, let us tell you the following. The main lodge is minimalistic but cozy and the pool side is the perfect place for a romantic sundowner. The food carefully prepared and customized by their chef Daniel is delicious and seeing what he can prepare in a bush kitchen truly made us speechless. The accommodations are basic but affordable with everything you need for a truly safari experience. And if you want a little more luxury, they have it as well with their beautiful suite where we had the change to stay. (The Starbed Suite, opening soon will be the dream luxury experience for couples).
Finally, the main reason why we love Secluded Africa, is because of the feeling of arriving as a client and leaving as a friend. The quality of their staff will truly make you feel like you are part of the family which is priceless and adds so much to the experience. We also encourage anyone visiting one of their properties to have a look at their community and conservation efforts. You will be mind blown!
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Kipalo Hills
0:48 We Found Wild Dogs
2:00 Luxury Suite Tour
4:05 Bush Walk & Sundowner
6:31 Dinner With New Friends
7:22 A Great First Day in Tsavo
7:51 Conservation & Community Efforts
9:59 Kipalo Hills' Top Secret Project
11:38 Kipalo Hills Safari Camp Tour
13:38 Lunch & Pool Time
14:23 Kenyan Karoga Night
16:53 Safari in Tsavo East National Park
20:39 Taking Our Safari Guide On a Safari
22:47 The Angry River of Tsavo
23:55 Romantic Sundowner & Dinner
26:06 Kipalo Hills Review
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[@DaveMani]

We took Tracey's sister on her first safari! You have to watch. ❤️➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGOzd3mHoNZ9obs

[@martinmwangi5092]

Hey Dave, I hope you came to terms with Landcruiser been king in Africa. 😆😆

[@dadysontv]

Best wildlife content creators to ever walk on Kenyan soil

[@DaveMani]

Wow that means a lot! :)

[@tuforu4]

@@DaveMani you know we see the CULT KILLINGS IN KENYA by MEN OF GOD ETC its all online.

[@Boysofourtime]

So good it’s not even close!🙌🏽

[@lemayian]

i think Tsavo is always overlooked by most people, the park is enormous with many attractions

[@peter.mwaura]

Yes, the Mara beat it because of the brand.

[@freedomm]

And it's big enough to cover different climatic zones within its borders. Even the lions in West and East are not the same (in East they're maneless). The Mara cannot touch the Laikipia ranches and the only reason it beats Lake Nakuru is because Lake Nakuru doesn't have elephants.

[@DaveMani]

You`re right and its sad because it is such an amazing part of Kenya!

[@jmat82012]

If the ministry of tourism in Kenya don’t honor and imprint your names for immortality, it will be a glaring display of their ‘unwisdom.’ You have showcased and advertised Kenya like no other. I am a Kenyan abroad who is 100% hell-bend in traveling the marvelous journey you have shown me. Congratulations.

[@DaveMani]

We've been waiting for their call for almost 3 years haha. We are about 120 videos in about Kenya! 🇰🇪😅

[@tuforu4]

We see SHAKAHOLLA CULT KILLINGS IN KENYA BY PREACHERS IN KENYA.

[@licioussamuels]

Can't believe I'm watching this @2am.. Edit: I slept halfway 😊 I gotta finish. But I have to say, the African music in the background really adds to the immersion

[@DaveMani]

Thank you so much for being here!!

[@andrewogutu2856]

Dave get me the sun glasses like those yours......... Welcome to Kenya again

[@DaveMani]

Haha they are from Oakley.

[@ArbaazKhan-dx9np]

Really proud of our greater tsavo conservation eco system and my hometown voi for being such a convenient wilderness hub. There is no better video to represent it that than what you've just presented to the world. Thank you very much Dave and Tracy for visiting and for showcasing our true pride of Kenya, the Tsavo. Keep up the tremendous work.❤🎉 .

[@DaveMani]

Thank you so much for that! Tsavo definitely deserves some extra love! 🇰🇪❤️

[@rosenduta2264]

Those people who humiliated you how are they fairing now in life,now that you are happy and peaceful and enjoying the nature.its magical here and so much to come

[@DaveMani]

:)

[@alexchui3511]

Thanks for doing Tsavo justice. It doesn't get as much recognition as it should. It's massive with a kaleidoscopic landscape to match. As always top notch editing. See you on Saturday in the next one!

[@DaveMani]

You are so right! We will do our best to visit Tsavo a few more times this year as it deserves more love! 🇰🇪❤️

[@MAZE254]

I feel like you two are making us know our country more than we did. Bravo. Much support

[@DaveMani]

Glad to hear that! :) ❤️🇰🇪❤️

[@catherinekambere9806]

Tracey is one lucky lady enjoying travelling and exploring with her man. I love travelling

[@DaveMani]

We are doing great but its a lot of work and sadly even tho it seems like we spend a lot of time together, we don't due to my job and all the editing late at night. BUT we are working hard toward our dream!

[@user-uu6mc8er5e]

didn't realize Tsavo East has so much to offer, i just remember corrugated roads & beautiful views cant wait for a do over.....& @Dave The 'Qinghai-Tibetan plateau is the highest and largest plateau in the world!

[@DaveMani]

Tsavo is for sure BEAUTIFUL! :)

[@blochspin]

I absolutely love your content. I have watched both of you grow into your roles and the content composition just keep getting better and better. I recommend your channel to all my friends that are looking for an african adventure at every opportunity.

[@DaveMani]

This means a lot Andrew. Thank you! 👍🏼

[@BaurJoe]

Tsavo is the best! Didn't get to see the east, but spent a lot of time in the west and am so grateful for the people and experiences we had.

[@DaveMani]

Agreed! We love that area! Heading back there again next week. 🇰🇪👍🏼

[@DaveMani]

Agreed! We love that area! Heading back there again next week. 🇰🇪👍🏼

[@BaurJoe]

@@DaveMani Ugh! Wildly, wildly envious.

[@steventison8353]

Taking the game rangers for a safari - LOVE IT

[@DaveMani]

Right!!! Such a highlight for me too loll.

[@rasalghul4293]

One thing about your videos,The soundtrack is always Lit🔥🔥🔥🔥 I cant stop watching your videos.Youre No 1 fan from Voi Taita. Welcome to Taita Hills

[@DaveMani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rosenduta2264]

This place seems peaceful

[@DaveMani]

It truly is :)

[@adventureheads3657]

I love the part where the chef was talking and everyone was quiet I wish he would pull a prank on them after they finish eating ,and there he goes The chef says,: 😂😂 listen to guys you have just eaten lion meat ..

[@DaveMani]

hahaha could you image.

[@Milyas10]

Dave and Mani your's every documentary is awesome but the African song with the DRUM is more than an awesome ! Believe me !

[@DaveMani]

Thank you so much :)

[@tonygee5680]

Dave n mani 😂😂😂

[@briankamau3267]

And as always your videos are always 👌👌💯

[@DaveMani]

and as always! Thank you man! It`s always a pleasure to see your comments.

[@adammohamed..]

Amazing video. Really likeable and fun loving people that bring great energy to the video.

[@DaveMani]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ❤️

[@j.munenekingdom28]

Thanks guys for showing us this paradise. What a beautiful country.

[@DaveMani]

Its a true pleasure :)

[@redempter1514]

If it looks this good on camera..I can imagine when you are typically there.breathtaking experience ☺️

[@DaveMani]

It is literally 10X better in person! :P

[@mtndrone]

I enjoyed kabisa the video. The drone shots are something else and your camera gear damn the quality, man! Very good job 👏🏾

[@DaveMani]

Thanks a lot! I put a lot of efforts in those vids :)

[@nyawivlogs]

Another great video Dave and Tracy 👌🏿. I've not been to Tsavo yet so this is very informative 🌝

[@DaveMani]

Thank you so so much.

[@Chin984]

Kipalo hills is just amazing I can't wait to visit this place again so friendly people ❤ thanks to Tise and Mustafa it was the best ever

[@DaveMani]

You're gonna LOVE it! 100%

[@tonygakuru3670]

She, him .....Synergy ....that is why i love this space, content that is informative. Well In.

[@DaveMani]

Thank you Tony! :D

[@volcanoesnationalparkrwanda]

An African safari is something which is compared to none can you imagine getting so close to these incredible Animals in their natural habitant, the camp fires at night om God what an experience

[@DaveMani]

It doesn't get much more unique than that! 👍🏼

[@samuelosodoowiye3451]

I love how you're always engaging on the vlogs. Its them more interesting...

[@samuelosodoowiye3451]

Hoping one day you'll do one on lamu island

[@DaveMani]

Hey thanks for that. :)

[@durutticolumn6002]

Tsavo looks magical

[@DaveMani]

Because it is! :)

[@DumeJeusi]

Excellent. Nzuri sana.

[@DaveMani]

:)

[@johnsakeiyia330]

Wow, what an adventure! Thanks guys for giving us a magical Tsavo experience. I have never been there either.

[@DaveMani]

We hope you can visit at some point then! :)

[@kylephillips5757]

can’t wait to watch this! love your safari videos ❤️

[@DaveMani]

It's a good one! :p

[@kylephillips5757]

@@DaveManigreat video!! love the african dogs and what an amazing camp. great drone shots and b roll!! keep it up

[@moorgateltd879]

Wow you guys are just awesome it will be a while before those guides get to experience the love you showed them.

[@DaveMani]

It was a great time for all of us haha :P

[@annabarringer6215]

Wow! Wild dogs!! What a dream come true ❤❤❤

[@DaveMani]

Yeah! We were so happy!

[@jacobkariuki7506]

dave you`re fanstatic ,,, thank for visiting Kenya & kindly explore more areas

[@DaveMani]

Kenya is such a nice place! :)

[@ephraimblack5578]

MANI LOVE ❣️🇰🇪🇨🇦👍🏾

[@DaveMani]

Cheers :)

[@gertywilson1514]

This video was so much fun and funny aswell. Sundowner and chroma yum yum . Asante for another great video 💕

[@DaveMani]

That is for sure the perfect mix :P

[@domino1552]

Just lovely ❤

[@DaveMani]

It was truly special! :)

[@maghangamngangu6347]

Great. Even salt lick safari lodge as Tsavo has very nice views n animals

[@DaveMani]

I`m sure they do! :)

[@TheOriginalSpawn]

Awesome place guys, you make it look so amazing 🔥💯👌🏽

[@DaveMani]

Cheers 😎

[@justuskirwa6857]

Tracy can make it big in real estate. I will buy from her anytime.

[@DaveMani]

Good idea! hahaha

[@mirrieattman2929]

Hi guys! I love your videos. You are in Kenya! Africa is vast.

[@DaveMani]

We are in Ethiopia now :)

[@lucymwanjala109]

My home village😍 Welcome again Dave Mani. Next time consider doing a home stay, you will love it!

[@DaveMani]

Thanks a lot Lucy :)

[@lucykinyanjui6334]

Amazing place

[@DaveMani]

It is :)

[@marynjambi6963]

Beautiful place

[@DaveMani]

Yes it is! :)

[@ulrikekrocker5548]

You have discovered a new jem - can't wait to go there, ty

[@DaveMani]

You will 100% love it and from what I heard the wild dogs are there most if the year so hopefully you can pay them a visit as well! :)

[@aravind4090]

Always love your videos Love from Kerala, India 🥳🤩😉

[@DaveMani]

Thank youuu!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@doctorharry]

In the Building Watching from Baltimore MD 😎😎😎

[@DaveMani]

Thanks man

[@pamojaness2007]

Beautiful place and the background sound track is epic 👌👍✌️

[@DaveMani]

Very much appreciated!

[@ryanmuriithi6114]

Awesome🔥🔥

[@DaveMani]

Glad you like it

[@oliverciro9600]

Always enjoying your videos 🔥

[@DaveMani]

Much appreciated 3)

[@theartofcooking.4321]

Great great .....

[@DaveMani]

Thanks thanks :D

[@copyright948]

Love from India ❤

[@DaveMani]

🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳

[@ongeriexpeditions3355]

Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you for Travelling with us #Ongeriexpeditions

[@DaveMani]

It is always a pleasure! Your safari portfolio is a 10/10! 👍🏼

[@dottoknowledge979]

Awesome as always

[@DaveMani]

Thank you Dottò! ❤️❤️❤️

[@harpalgajera2875]

best wildlife content creator to ever walk on Kenyan soil 😅

[@DaveMani]

wow wow wow! THANKS :)

[@LegendofArrie]

kudos to the chef

[@DaveMani]

He was GREAT!!!

[@diascookout8270]

Wow So Lovely

[@DaveMani]

It was :)

[@linusmaingi3193]

Mpala research in Laikipia does an amazing job in conservation of wild dogs

[@DaveMani]

That is great to hear! :D

[@valentinke]

❤❤❤❤❤loved the episode

[@DaveMani]

Glad to read this.

[@gptechmedia4157]

Amazing safari 💯

[@DaveMani]

It was great :)

[@bernardosjfk]

Awesome👏👏👍🙌🙌🥰

[@DaveMani]

Thank you.

[@peter.mwaura]

7:54 the wilderness 🤗 That was fun guiding the guides 😂

[@DaveMani]

It was the best loll

[@dannyosolo2752]

Great exposition and vlogging Dave!!

[@DaveMani]

Thank you Danny!

[@dorisasige7126]

Chef❤❤❤❤

[@DaveMani]

He was the best ;)

[@TraceMani]

Those wild dogs 😍

[@DaveMani]

That was for sure the highlight! :D

[@nyomoo4963]

That was very fun to watch

[@DaveMani]

Thanks man :)

[@nyomoo4963]

@@DaveMani You are welcome

[@taljindermanga-pp3to]

I love you guys

[@DaveMani]

Thanks for the support! :D

[@ZoomAround254]

❤❤❤❤wao keep going

[@DaveMani]

Thank you very much! :)

[@lilianmumbi7271]

Tracy the coffee drinker,you are doing amazing work

[@DaveMani]

Haha :p

[@juliustiwaine8071]

Wow amazing 👌👌

[@DaveMani]

Thanks a lot for Julius! :)

[@juliustiwaine8071]

Next do the suyan Laikipia north home of wild dogs and elephants

[@bonfacemafunga]

Am Kenyan but interestingly I get to visit most places through your lenses. Nawapenda sana

[@DaveMani]

Much appreciates my friend :)

[@Prod.CrazyNightS]

Amazing video Dave

[@DaveMani]

Hey thank you so so much!

[@asikoangatia129]

I live in kenya nairobi . Looking foward to seeing you one day 🎉❤❤

[@DaveMani]

Cheers ;)

[@faith6007]

🔥🔥🔥

[@DaveMani]

Cheers :)

[@Mashariki_0]

That bathroom is lovely but if you have certain boundaries, it will challenge them 😅 I love the sunset spots

[@DaveMani]

Hahaha that is a fair point! :P

[@berinasnaturestories]

So many beautiful places in Kenya. ❤❤ The video is amazing.

[@DaveMani]

Thank you! Tracey and I really appreciate seeing you comments.

[@berinasnaturestories]

@@DaveMani You make lovely videos, I would not miss any.

[@doctorharry]

In the building watching from Barbados 😎😎😎

[@DaveMani]

Yeah!!!

[@licioussamuels]

I've seen this guy like a 100 times, he's really a fan

[@sam-dh5cn]

Welcome bro

[@DaveMani]

Thank you!

[@kevetions]

from canada here, every canadian who asks me , how is kenya , i send them your link ,LOL

[@DaveMani]

Yes!!!!! Thanks :p

[@otienodaniel9165]

You guys gonna get a big travel sponsor one day keep...

[@DaveMani]

That is the dream! Maybe I'll finally he able to leave my job! Haha

[@tonygee5680]

@@DaveMani u don’t need one u can literally open ur own thing similar to bonfire 🔥 n da avantage u will have is dat u know all the places that’s a plus. Kenyans in the diaspora would certainly book thru u n its a big size roughly,500k ppl

[@meerajbiggie1712]

💯💯

[@DaveMani]

Cheers

[@Head_of_the_Table2.0]

Kenya 🇰🇪 nime fall in love

[@DaveMani]

Cheers ❤️

[@Head_of_the_Table2.0]

Great content 👌 👏 👍

[@mohamedtaib2248]

This is my best park in Kenya Tsavo East and west the place you whent Dave and Tracy the water falls the name is called lugrd falls this water is the one gose to malindi in the sea if you whent fathered ahead you called c crocodiles and hippos and lot of elephant's and also there is camp near there I forgot the name you didn't vist Aruba dam next time inshallah nice video dave and Tracy you are luck to c wild dogs these dogs always are on thr run for hunting most dangerous dogs in wild 🐘♥️🇰🇪

[@DaveMani]

We will for sure be back there since we loves it so much! ;)

[@Mr_wayne254]

Fun fact dave like Landrovers but i hope you enjoyed driving that cruiser..

[@DaveMani]

Its ok but nothing like a good old LR! :)

[@mashirimakapombenipashe]

❤

[@DaveMani]

:)

[@rosenduta2264]

Bathing in jakuzi out in the sun

[@DaveMani]

Why not :P

[@davidwheatcroft2797]

Another great video. Superb photography; cute couple who obviously LOVE Africa like I do. Wild dogs always smelly even if you bath them, but still cool. Do not usually bark unless with human contact. You might like to give ballpark prices - I bet horrendous, but I suspect you getting free or a discount for the publicity. Changez rien, mes amis!

[@DaveMani]

Thank you so much! When our trips are "sponsored" we actually don't know prices. Also safari camp pricing varies SO much between the types of tent, packages, resident status and time of the year. So it's a bit hard too to give a ballpark. That why we link the camp or tour operator in the description as they are more suited to give a good price.

[@davidwheatcroft2797]

@@DaveMani You put a lot of work into your videos. Editing, setting things up etc. I wish you would go to the Usambaras near Lushoto. Irente farm, 3,300ft drop off. Stay at historic Maweni farm - the house built with pegs in Germany, taken apart and carried up the escarpment. Von Lettow-Voorbeck (great chap) stayed/owned it. Climb "Kwamungu" ("To God') nearby; always shrouded in cloud like heaven - there the graves of the Kings of the Wa-Samba. Cool; low humidity; 3 types of chamelions - behind the big rock at Maweni, was/is(?) an untouched Tropical jungle with lianas, big buttress trees - gloomy, quiet, marvellous. Ciao!

[@betwaykenyacasino9200]

Kiswahili check!!!!!

[@DaveMani]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@wetiot]

Did Tracey say @ 22:10 "...and hopefully we'll be able to show them some hippos, maybe an alligator..."? .🤣🤣🤣 No alligators in Africa Tracey, just crocodiles. 😁 Another great video from you guys. Thanks.

[@DaveMani]

Loll they look a like :p

[@wetiot]

@@DaveMani 😂 That’s true, they do look alike.

[@omarechris1282]

Crocodiles are way bigger than alligators and their skin is way tougher

[@algoforex1239]

Come to Tanzania Dave & Mani ❤️

[@picsandvidstv1348]

It’s Dave Mani and Tracy Mani.

[@DaveMani]

We've been twice so far but will me back I'm sure :)

[@DaveMani]

If only you knew how many people think that Tracey's name is Mani! Haha it happens ALL THE TIME! 🤣

[@rufyrumacha8409]

Nice place I’m going to Canada next weekend may be I will have a chance to see a moose 🫎

[@DaveMani]

Moose are not that easy to spot sadly! All the best tho!! :p

[@jmugo9010]

bro have u should try chalbi desert in marsabit

[@DaveMani]

We 100% will!

[@jmugo9010]

@@DaveMani hope you will enjoy and thank you for bringing the beautiful side of kenya 🇰🇪

[@frog1287]

That giraffe scene was painful😢

[@DaveMani]

I know right... Nature...

[@sjoerdpellegrom5399]

hello ! where did you book it ? we also would like to stay at kipalo hills , but we cant book online. its only possible to book it on email, but we dont know if we can trust that. can you help us ?

[@DaveMani]

Simply send then an email. Use the one on their website. It is common practice.

[@paullangat5120]

What happened to Tracey's sister coastal visit? Thought we'd see that...😅😅

[@DaveMani]

It was just the 2 girls cause I had to work. I tasked Tracey with filming and failed miserably. 🤣🤣🤣 She gave me like 9 clips to edit thats all... So I just made a shot vlog for our members.

[@rosenduta2264]

Lets cook for ourselves

[@DaveMani]

Sure thing.

[@ivanswift8079]

🇰🇪❤🔥

[@DaveMani]

Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@asikoangatia129]

I live in kenya nairobi❤

[@Desert-wolf.28]

Have you visited marsabit lake paradise

[@DaveMani]

No but we will early next year.