seen on the scene
African Safari: Ngutuni Game Sanctuary
By: Val Thompson
During the holidays season I found myself with an opportunity of a lifetime
to visit the East African nation of Kenya. And even more exciting was I was
joined by my son and eight year old grandson who I know will cherish the
experience the rest of his life as well as mine. We visited several Safari lodges,
however, i must admit, none we as accommodating as the Ngutuni Lodge a
stones throw from the towering almost 4 mile above sea level Mt.Kilimanjaro
in Eastern Kenya.
Ngutuni Lodge is a luxury safari lodge located in the heart of a 10,000 acre
private game sanctuary, surrounded on three sides by Tsavo East National Park.
The lodge overlooks a water hole and is set against the spectacular backdrop of
the Sagala Hills, only 2.5 hours drive from Mombasa and its international air-
port. Nestling deep within the NGUTUNI GAME SANCTUARY, the spec-
tacular new “4 star” Safari Lodge offers the perfect place to secretly observe the
wonders of the African bush unfold. The buildings are elevated and provide a
panoramic view over the endless Savannah of Tsavo East. An inviting water hole
offers a kaleidoscope of color and variety as animals satisfy their thirst.
This unique private game sanctuary, once a hunter’s paradise, had it’s share of
Man-eaters, as the lions of Tsavo, who terrorized workers on the Railways.
They were called European armies camped in the area during both World
Wars. Also, I’d be remiss iF I did not mention the most accommodating Gen-
eral Manager of the Ngutuni Game Sanctuary, Mr.Chrutophe Wasike, he is
seen in the photo with his beautiful daughter. He as well as the entire Ngu-
tuni Management team, gave extra care to my family and me. I just might
organize a mission to Kenya, and iF so, we are going to really need to visit
Ngutuni Lodge for an experience you will never forget!
22 iF Magazine | February 2018