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World-renowned Animal Communicator and Energy Healer, Joan Ranquet, Presents:
Return to the Wild: An Animal Communication Safari
November 26th – December 7th, 2022
Calling all travel and animal lovers! Join Animal Communicator Joan Ranquet and get wordless in Kenya. Experience for yourself what it’s like to feel the world through the senses of elephants, rhinos, and the wild creatures of East Africa’s arid plains.
Kenya has drawn explorers and adventurers for centuries to her borders. She is known for her remarkable diversity of landscapes, animals, and cultures. From the bustling hub of Nairobi to the salty dust of Amboseli and the red dirt of Tsavo East National Parks to the unique sanctuaries in Ol Pejeta, this trip will bring you in close contact with all things wild.
A Message from Joan:
Seeing and experiencing the wild forever changes you. Like locking eyes with a hyena or seeing a cheetah running faster than the wind. Like watching a rhino peacefully grazing with her baby or witnessing juvenile elephants out stirring up trouble. Or watching lion cubs sleeping in a pile like your very own house cats back home. These images are not easily forgotten.
When we experience these things, we create our own stories. When we connect to the stories of the wild, we enliven it and it continues to have possibility. And with that connection comes the protection that these animals so deserve.
I am as committed as I’ve ever been to helping people experience the wild in a quiet, meditative manner. Being, communing and connecting with wildlife and nature is part of my DNA and is built into my daily schedule. One day the animals of East Africa may not walk the planet. And I don’t want to be part of the planet without these beauties! I will do everything I can to get people to not only see and experience them personally, but protect them.
Please join me!!
We will all gather together in Nairobi to embark on a trip of a lifetime exploring some of Africa’s most iconic places and wildlife. This is an opportunity to travel with like-minded animal lovers, learn directly from nature and wildlife, spend time with Joan and learn how animal communication is different in the wild than at home. All while experiencing completely new cultures!
Spend 12 days and 11 nights in the Kenyan wilderness and learn how to slow down, tune in, and connect in a way that will forever change how you sense the world. With the support of professional trackers and guides, we will search for lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, and so much more as we explore the African landscape.
The accommodation will be comfortable and simple chic and the food, delicious! Whether you’re vegan, gluten free, or have food allergies, your needs will be taken care of. You will definitely be satisfied and satiated.
-Daashia Cochran
Trip Highlights
-Private, close-up visit with baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Institute nursery in Nairobi
-Visit to the Giraffe Center with up close and personal encounters with these long-legged beauties
-Experience multiple privately guided safaris in game reserves and national parks, giving you a more secluded feel than the average tour
-Explore the savannas and woodlands of Amboseli National Park in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This park is famous for its large herds of wild elephants!
-Enjoy a private camp experience in Tsavo East National Park for 3 days. Yes, no other humans but us!
-Exclusive opportunity to be with elephants who are in between worlds and getting ready to re-enter the wild at Tsavo East National Park.
-Meet the chimpanzees and remaining two northern white rhinos in Ol Pejeta’s sanctuaries
-Gather the necessary pre-trip skills to communicate with wild animals
-Vote with your money! Support travel dedicated to preserving the natural world and bringing awareness to the true issues surrounding wildlife conservation in Kenya today.
Each of our days together will be long and full of beautiful surprises. We will keep our group numbers small, with a maximum of 12 participants, to ensure a relaxing atmosphere. Most meals are included and accommodation will be comfortable.
Meet your Guide
Wickliffe Odera is a fully trained and qualified FGASA field and trails guide by Ecotraining, with extensive experience in hosting international safari guests.
Born and raised in western Kenya around Lake Victoria, he developed a love for nature at a very tender age. As a child he spent time digging into termite mounds to try and understand the sophisticated engineering of them and loved listening to the voices of singing birds in the mornings.
Wickliffe has specialization training in bird identification, botany, zoology, geology, history, evolution and loves creating guided experiences that have his clients saying, “Wow”!
He has worked with high end clients, hosting and assisting expedition leaders with day to day operations to ensure guests get the best and most memorable experiences. He has been lucky to work with some of East Africa’s top Guides like Paul Kirui and Paul J Hicks of Wild and Crazy, has guided clients for Natural Habitat Adventures, Geographical Expeditions and Born Free Safaris. And has hosted private groups in &Beyond’s Kichwa Tembo Camp, Little Governors Camp and David Sheldricks Trusts Ithumba Hill camp.
He is a member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association and Field Guides Association of South Africa, both very keen on wildlife conservation and eco-tourism. In his free time he enjoys bird watching and looking after his farm.
Who is this trip for?
-Photographers who want the safari experience slowed down enough to really capture the “character” on the other side of the lense.
-World travelers who are ready to have a different and unique experience.
-Wildlife lovers that want to see possibilities for animals and be part of protecting them and their habitat.
What’s Included?
-All shared accommodation for the duration of the trip.
(Single Supplement is extra, please email assist@joanranquet.com for more information)
-All meals except for arrival day, lunch and dinner during our full Nairobi day and lunch and dinner on departure day
-Transport within Kenya, including airport shuttles
-Wildlife safaris
-A private visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to hang out with the baby elephants
-Experiences led by world-renowned Animal Communicator Joan Ranquet
-A private camp experience in Tsavo East National Park with the chance to bless elephants who are returning to the wild after rehab
-Day room at Macushla house on Day 12 before your flight (please book your own room if you intend on staying for the evening or next day)
-Communication with All Life Journeys travel concierge service with Kat Koch. She will be there from the planning stages all the way to the return home of your journey. While you’ll book your own flights to and from Kenya, Kat can help you through the process and will be there to answer all of your questions!
-AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
What’s Not Included:
-Round trip airfare from your country of origin to Nairobi, Kenya
-Travel Insurance (required)
-$51 visa entry fee which you can apply for online
-Lunch and Dinner on days 1, 2 and 12
-Tips for guides and porters
-Alcoholic beverages
-Personal snacks or special drinks
-$50 elephant adoption fee
-A visit to Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre
Check out our sample itinerary below. All trip details can be found inside including specifics on accommodation. We do cater to vegetarians and vegans. Let us know if you have any questions and thank you! The world is changing fast and we need to do something different as soon as possible to create a healthy future for both people and wildlife!
More About Joan
Joan Ranquet, animal communicator, TedX speaker and published author has a passion for animals and travel! She has taken people on wild dolphin swims in Bimini in the Bahamas, has co-facilitated eco wildlife/communication trips to see the White Lions in South Africa’s Timbavati, and led a second trip to Timbavati, Botswana and Namibia. She recently co-facilitated a trip to Borneo.
FAQ’s
Will we be traveling as a group to Kenya?
The short answer is no. But we will connect you as a group beforehand and if that’s something you’d like to organize, you are welcome to. Our travel concierge can help coordinate with you on this.
What are your COVID-19 Protocols?
Joan and Wickliffe take your health and safety very seriously. As COVID is an ongoing and changing health issue, this is subject to change based on Kenya’s entry requirements. As of this publication you are not required to be vaccinated to enter the country, but must have a negative PCR test within 96 hours of departure.
You will be required to wear your mask in public places, however you won’t need to wear your mask on the safari vehicle, simply have your mask with you. When meals are being served you must wear your mask and then may take it off to eat once the staff have finished serving.
PCR testing will be available as needed at our last safari lodge, Ol Pejeta, for $100. Please check your home country’s re-entry requirement or the destination you will head to after Kenya.
What is the time difference?
During the trip the time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi is 11 hours. Please click HERE to check out the time difference for your home place.
What vaccinations do I need?
The only required vaccination is Yellow Fever IF you are coming from a country that has Yellow Fever into Kenya. There are a number of recommended vaccines as well. Have a look HERE to learn more and make an informed decision.
Is the water safe?
To be safe, it is recommended to only drink filtered water. Reusable water bottles will be provided with plenty of clean, filtered water to keep you hydrated.
What kind of clothes should I wear?
Neutral and nature colored clothing like browns, tans and greens are best. These colors blend better into the natural environment and help to keep wildlife calm. Please avoid blues and blacks as they attract tsetse flies – their bites are gnarly!
We also recommend bringing layers. Mornings and evenings can be cooler, while the days are often very hot and sunny. Light, long sleeved shirts can also help with sun protection.
And most definitely bring a hat!
Is travel insurance required? Where can I purchase it?
Yes, travel insurance is definitely required. But where you purchase is a personal choice. Check with your credit card company as they may offer insurance on any purchase you make with your card. Allianz and World Nomads Insurance are two good options.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy
All lodges subject to change
“There’s nothing I love more than watching someone’s face when they see elephants in the wild for the first time. When they look into the eyes of this ancient creature I know what they’re thinking…why didn’t I get here sooner?”
-Joan Ranquet