Sinya, a private
concession of about 600 square km, bordering
Kenya at Amboseli National Park, offers
spectacular landscapes with magnificent views of
Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo Longido and
Ol Doinyo Orok.
A unique nature and cultural experience.
One of the few areas in Africa where huge
Elephant Bulls, more than 50 years old, carrying
tusks of considerable size, are regularly seen.
These bulls, some of them living permanently in
the zone, together with herds of mothers and
calves use to migrate between the swamps of
Amboseli National Park and the Acacia woodlands
of the other side of the border in search of
water and food. Most of them have been monitored
by Cynthia Moss in Amboseli for more than 25
years and form one of the healthiest and most
balanced Elephant populations of the whole
African Continent.
Maasai “bomas” are sparsely scattered in Sinya,
with a total population of no more than 2.000
people living in a huge area.
These maasai are still living the traditional
way and are not used to the commercial
relationship with tourists that is common in
more visited areas. They are spectacularly
dressed and follow all the traditional
ceremonies. They are very friendly and we have
been able o developed a privileged relationship
with them. This is a Community Conservation
Project benefiting the maasai of Sinya.
Activities include game drives in open car,
walking safaris escorted by Maasai warriors,
interaction with the local maasai including
participation in ceremonies if available.
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