Is This Kenya's Most Affordable Luxury Camp?

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • Welcome to the incredible Hildana Lodge in the Tsavo region of Kenya. This luxurious safari lodge lies at the foot of the Taita Hills and is part of a 5,000-acre private sanctuary.
    Book a stay at this beautiful safari lodge for an incredible price by contacting our friends at Ongeri Expeditions. ongeriexpeditions.com/
    The lodge itself is stunning, with a lot of space to relax, a fireplace area and large pool which can be needed as this region can get fairly warm in the summer months. But the highly, is for sure the waterhole, located just a few meters in front of the main lodge. Every single time we walk by or went for a meal some elephants were there drinking and enjoying the water. In fact, we saw up to 47 of them at once during one warm afternoon.
    The rooms are beautiful and comfortable with a touch of modern which we truly loved. You might even be lucky and see a few elephants without even living your bed.
    Hildana Lodge is also part of a larger picture. This property is located on the largest sisal farm in the world and we highly suggest that you take a couple hours to go visit. It was very interesting and educating to see this impressive operation.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Welcome to Hildana Lodge
    0:36 Nairobi's Aero Club & Private Flight
    2:49 Luxury Safari Tent Tour
    4:44 Sundowner On Top Of Conservancy
    7:00 Dinner With The Elephants
    8:29 Quick Breakfast To Start The Day
    9:03 Visiting The World's Largest Sisal Farm
    11:35 Lunch With The Elephants
    12:29 Touring Hildana Lodge
    15:36 Game Drive & Private Sundowner
    18:10 Romantic Dinner
    18:57 Biking Safari
    20:43 45 Elephants By The Pool
    21:33 Our review Of Hildana Lodge
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Komentáře • 164

  • @DaveMani
    @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +6

    Want to see the NEWEST safari camp in Kenya? Click here ➡️ czcams.com/video/yiCFxr1k8Ts/video.htmlsi=VX7ycHt9AdYJuN34

    • @moneyb.k
      @moneyb.k Před 8 měsíci

      What the name of the ncs

  • @TraceMani
    @TraceMani Před 9 měsíci +27

    Hildana, you have my heart! Such a great place, lucky enough to even share it with the elephants that weekend 🥰

    • @hammadomar4940
      @hammadomar4940 Před 9 měsíci

      That's my home place....beautiful and so welcoming ❤❤

    • @AliAsadMo
      @AliAsadMo Před 9 měsíci +1

      Waiting for Dave's reply (assuming they don't live together 😂)

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      We will be back! 👍🏼❤️

  • @lonelion8098
    @lonelion8098 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Sometimes Zebras don't get enough love😄 I agree with you on that those animals are so stunning when up-close this place nice wow!

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I know right!!! 😅

  • @PeterOpanga
    @PeterOpanga Před 6 dny +1

    The sunsets are "epic-turesque". Cheers ❤🎉

  • @bigdogo3928
    @bigdogo3928 Před 14 dny

    Ok I love how they have that beautiful ecosystem in the property its mind blowing how that arid place literally survives on its own❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 14 dny

      I agree! Super impressive. ❤️🇰🇪

  • @applestoori300
    @applestoori300 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ur channel is very educative and learnt alot we have good places to visit in Kenya thank you guys

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad you think so! :)

  • @feisty-KoolQueen54
    @feisty-KoolQueen54 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Am like, is this Kenya and am supposed to claim am Kenyan yet i didn't know this existed 😂😂.
    This said, i have to give credits that you're more Kenyan than me❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Kenya has so much to offer, it`s hard to see it all. :P

  • @adventurelifewithbob2960
    @adventurelifewithbob2960 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Enjoyed your video. We have enjoyed a safari last year to Kenya. Loved it.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @chrisamoi8663
    @chrisamoi8663 Před 9 měsíci +5

    The pilot is so humorous 😂. He wants to start his flying career with Dave and Tracey, literally risking an entire generation 😂😂😂

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      He was the best! 🤣👍🏼

  • @linetmubari
    @linetmubari Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hildana is such a stunning hidden gem . You guys make me jealous. Today I have learnt that the biggest sisal farm is right here in my country. ❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      It is truly an amazing place indeed! ❤️👍🏼

  • @cheryl62022
    @cheryl62022 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank you for telling us the price. I really appreciate it. It’s so frustrating to try to sign up and get details when all you want is the price per night. I’m trying to plan a trip to Kenya for 2024 so it really helps. Would love to meet you guys and do dinner.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Im so glad you enjoyed it! Sadly some properties don't want us to talk prices because of all the different packages.

  • @rosewanjiku68
    @rosewanjiku68 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a incredible place... love it!

  • @anitascarr7982
    @anitascarr7982 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Another great video!!

  • @ninawainaina
    @ninawainaina Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beutiful Place, Quality Video, Quality Music. Love the music collection.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much Nina :)

  • @gertywilson1514
    @gertywilson1514 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing about the sisal farm. Learn something new today.. Elephants everywhere amazing. Binge watching you guys so I can catch up 💕

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci +1

      The elephants truly made our weekend! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @harpalgajera2875
    @harpalgajera2875 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hildana, you have my heart! Such a great place lucky enough to even share it with the elephants that weekend😍

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      The elephants were for sure the highlight! 😍😍😍

  • @samuelgicharu2351
    @samuelgicharu2351 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So amazing, hopefully soon I might take a visit with my hubby 🎉🎉,kudos Dave and Tracy, keep it up

  • @annaogusini7904
    @annaogusini7904 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Breathe taking, what a wonderful place❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      It truly is! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @billyruita8155
    @billyruita8155 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow something fascinatingly new

  • @ryanmuriithi6114
    @ryanmuriithi6114 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Amazing video 🔥🔥

  • @gideonkamau4367
    @gideonkamau4367 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is an amazing vlog, I know Ongeri Expeditions as members of a vibrant tourism association - Tour Operators Society of Kenya(TOSK) and they do a great job with hidden gems...love it.

  • @nkinzika2nga314
    @nkinzika2nga314 Před 29 dny

    Its like I am in kenya every day , when ever I watch your videos I just start feeling at home , I was born in uganda but I live in uk , you guys are doing a good job for me because I watch your videos and its like I am in our neighbours country , but I do have a question for you guys , why dont you go to other neighbouring countries too like uganda ,tanzania and rwanda , do you only favour kenya ??? is it fair , please let us know why , but thanks for your good presentation I love it , may GOD bless and protect you guys for giving us your time and showing us all these beautiful places and SAFARI hotels and good food...

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 29 dny

      Thank you so much. We do a lot of Kenya because I actually work in Nairobi. Most of what you see is filmed during weekends since I work Monday to Friday.
      With that being said, we have done lots of content in other African countries like Tanzania, South Africa, Cameroon, Sudan, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Namibia and we are actually heading tu Uganda tonight! :)

  • @anmmainaa6896
    @anmmainaa6896 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Top tier content.❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @DidiMuseri
    @DidiMuseri Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is a Beautiful Safari Lodge, the location is so Naturally earthy & beautiful it's giving Zen. It's definitely worth a Visit😍

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah! This place was incredible :)

  • @aravind4090
    @aravind4090 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful vlog 😍🥳

  • @mohamedtaib2248
    @mohamedtaib2248 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Dave and Tracy I love when you were in the pool behind you and Tracy elephant 🐘 playing in water Hall I remember one time I right in your comment in Tsavo you can c sometimes 1km hard of elephant's in Tsavo I so this once in Tsavo East near Aruba dam nice sound track dave nice camp really Tsavo is the best park in the world ❤🇰🇪♥️🐘

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yeah! These moments are really specials!

  • @BMA19051
    @BMA19051 Před 9 měsíci +1

    wooow soo beautiful

  • @KunalSingh-hw1dp
    @KunalSingh-hw1dp Před 9 měsíci +1

    Another wonderful vlog 👍❤

  • @iannngeno
    @iannngeno Před 9 měsíci +1

    The Mani's never disappoint.. I always love your work 🤗

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

    • @Nalia_ke
      @Nalia_ke Před 7 měsíci

      really wished u said that (love word) to kenyan vloggers & fellow kenyans

  • @mumbigathigia4454
    @mumbigathigia4454 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Appreciating Tracy with her soothing voice,i am a Mom of two and i am sure she can do better bedtime stories than i😅

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Hahaha I don't know about that... She never reads me stories... 😅

    • @tonygee5680
      @tonygee5680 Před 9 měsíci

      @@DaveMani😂😂😂

    • @mumbigathigia4454
      @mumbigathigia4454 Před 8 měsíci

      @@DaveMani Sawa tu😂😂

  • @Paconennation
    @Paconennation Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love you guys. And your content too

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Nalia_ke
      @Nalia_ke Před 7 měsíci

      say that (love word) to ur fellow kenyans.. tabia ya kupretend kwa foreigners muwache!!

  • @user-le5kx7zk5d
    @user-le5kx7zk5d Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love your videos. Am also suggesting that it will be even better if you show more of the dinning experience.

  • @annaogusini7904
    @annaogusini7904 Před 9 měsíci +3

    We love you couples , We have learned so much about our beautiful country from you. than the Kenyan tourist board. Keep up the good work. Your family and friends must be proud of you. This couple need to be paid a salary by Tourist board. Anyway you are now Kenyan😂❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much! We would love to work with the tourism board one day! Haha

    • @Nalia_ke
      @Nalia_ke Před 7 měsíci

      Be paid as WHO?! why don't u say that to ur fellow kenyans?

  • @rahimali3004
    @rahimali3004 Před 9 měsíci +4

    There should be a whole video on that farm. I wish one of our TV stations can do a show on the entire self reliant farm operations. Where do they sell their sisal to?

    • @tonygee5680
      @tonygee5680 Před 9 měsíci

      Absolutely

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      I do agree! They have quite an impressive operation there!

  • @Polgal.817
    @Polgal.817 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice video

  • @doctorharry
    @doctorharry Před 9 měsíci +1

    In the Building watching from Baltimore MD 😎

  • @heyitssteviepee
    @heyitssteviepee Před 9 měsíci +1

    i thought the wet towels when you landed were burritos, I was like WOW thats service! towels are cool, burritos is better!

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      That would have been EPIC!!!!!!! 🌯

  • @SL-kc4sl
    @SL-kc4sl Před 8 měsíci +1

    Kindly Mani and your beautiful wife show us the locals who live there cos they preserved the animals❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci

      We have other videos about that too! ❤️

  • @picsandvidstv1348
    @picsandvidstv1348 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Oh men, its been so long since I opened CZcams and now I’m a couple of series behind!😢 I just watched the Namibian one and now I’m going back to the previous videos 😢

  • @Afroproj
    @Afroproj Před 9 měsíci +1

    You should visit inside the tsavo west on lake jipe side..they are alot of big 5

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      We've been. Its pretty nice.

  • @AliAsadMo
    @AliAsadMo Před 9 měsíci +2

    18:08 Yes Dave, You are the queen 😂

  • @litrackenkevin2729
    @litrackenkevin2729 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Please team up and do something with 'Where Next Family'. They are back and we love you guys alot.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci +1

      We are actually friends, we do lots together just not filmed :)

    • @litrackenkevin2729
      @litrackenkevin2729 Před 8 měsíci

      @@DaveMani Perfect

    • @Nalia_ke
      @Nalia_ke Před 7 měsíci

      Love them?!.. who are they?!

  • @Mashariki_0
    @Mashariki_0 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The size of the plane reminds me of the movie the gods must be crazy, hilarious movie, I highly recommend watching it.
    Awesome vid guys ❤❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      I'll have a look haha :)

  • @DECENTMANSHORTS
    @DECENTMANSHORTS Před 28 dny

    Sir you are a superstar ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 28 dny

      Thanks :)

    • @DECENTMANSHORTS
      @DECENTMANSHORTS Před 28 dny

      @@DaveMani sir you are a superstar ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ please little help sir ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @faith6007
    @faith6007 Před 9 měsíci +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Caspppui
    @Caspppui Před 9 měsíci +4

    about 120$ per night per person seems not cheap to me to be honest! Did I miss something? Let's say you stay 2 to 3 nights with 2 persons it would be 480$ (2 nights) - 720$ (3 nights) - I dont know it looks all great no doubt but that price 3 days? i dont know if I would call this "cheap"

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +3

      I do understand your point but we said that compared to all the other 60 something camp we have visited, this is by far the cheapest. Especially for the quality of what you get.
      But it is still a lot of money. Sadly safaris are not cheap... :(

    • @tonygee5680
      @tonygee5680 Před 9 měsíci +1

      You do realise it’s not a 5star hotel right? Where the charge around $100 a night this is an exclusive 8 suite safari camp . Which u have the luxury of swimming while watching elephants almost whole day. Not over crowded pool to swim. It’s a no brainer

    • @anthonyadero
      @anthonyadero Před 9 měsíci +2

      Also, don’t forget if you’re coming as an American or Canadian there’s a massive VAT surcharge for entering the parks.

  • @t0n0k0
    @t0n0k0 Před 9 měsíci +3

    🐘🐘🐘🐘😍

  • @peter.mwaura
    @peter.mwaura Před 9 měsíci +1

    The plains zebra 😊

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Zebras also need love! :) ❤️

  • @user-pb3yr1qm8v
    @user-pb3yr1qm8v Před 5 měsíci +1

    It’s $123 for Kenyan residents. $304 if you’re a non-resident.

  • @Kenyansafariplug
    @Kenyansafariplug Před 9 měsíci +1

    drunk Dave singing at 18:01 😂😂😂😂😂 good vibes

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Haha trust me, I don't need alcohol to sing! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @rahimali3004
    @rahimali3004 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Have you guys been white water rafting in sagana?

  • @martino6205
    @martino6205 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your drone license can get you membership at the Aero Club. I guess.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Apparently yes! Haha

  • @Hammik_-456
    @Hammik_-456 Před 8 měsíci +1

    How much did you guys spend in CAD for flight and accomodation

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci

      Nothing cause we go there to work. But price info are in the description.

  • @dalemcdonald4950
    @dalemcdonald4950 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi Dave do you have a kenyan driving license and if so how do you get one?

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Just check with NTSA.

  • @abdoabakar3261
    @abdoabakar3261 Před 9 měsíci +1

    👍

  • @marynjambi6963
    @marynjambi6963 Před 9 měsíci +1

    🎉

  • @BMA19051
    @BMA19051 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Should visit 5th avenue Restaurant gigiri near us embassy nairobi

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Never heard if it. I'm gonna Google it.

  • @FunForYegon
    @FunForYegon Před 9 měsíci +1

    So, Brian Chira is now a safari driver?

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I guess so! Amazing dude!

  • @jamainemchai7120
    @jamainemchai7120 Před 9 měsíci +1

    is the flight included in the package

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Sadly not. We highly suggest taking the SGR tho. This is how we normally go to Tsavo and we did take it back to Nairobi at the end of that weekend.

  • @TheWyldeTydeOfficial
    @TheWyldeTydeOfficial Před 8 měsíci

    Someone should count how many times the word Elephants was said in this video

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci

      Hahaha it was a lot indeed!!!

  • @jastallion45
    @jastallion45 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Have you been to amboseli

  • @user-nz5dh6qq5x
    @user-nz5dh6qq5x Před 9 měsíci +1

    After viewing many CZcamsrs talking about Canada, i can see why Kenya would seem like paradise to you guys 😂😂😂

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Canada is amazing but I don'y like the cold loll.

    • @user-nz5dh6qq5x
      @user-nz5dh6qq5x Před 9 měsíci +1

      @DaveMani Apparently many people are leaving, they can't cope with the housing situation, health care taxes the long winters and the individualistic approach of life and the homeless

    • @Nalia_ke
      @Nalia_ke Před 7 měsíci

      paradise because u treat foreigners well than ur fellow kenyans😕,its soo sad...

    • @user-nz5dh6qq5x
      @user-nz5dh6qq5x Před 7 měsíci

      @nellykenya254 clearly you're off topic kindly read the comment again and Fyi the Bible says to treat foreigners in our borders well...

    • @Nalia_ke
      @Nalia_ke Před 7 měsíci

      @@user-nz5dh6qq5x Okay.. the bible might say that but! do we kenyans treat each other the way we treat foreigners..No!...if u are kenyan u know the reality of life here and these people(especially white foreigners) never experience it bcs of special treatment.. the bible also says that we should treat each other equally do kenyans do that? NO...be wise.

  • @samuelgrimble198
    @samuelgrimble198 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So did you see any lions 🦁....you have a lovely 😊 wife.....have tried going to Mt. kilimanjaro ?

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci

      no lions and we climbed Kili yes.

  • @Mnguyen92
    @Mnguyen92 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Price?

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci

      Did you watch the video?

  • @mengichlagat
    @mengichlagat Před 9 měsíci +1

    Is this private conservancy?

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes it is.

    • @mengichlagat
      @mengichlagat Před 9 měsíci

      @@DaveMani Waah! Imagine have been in Kenya for all this time. Never knew such place existed. Thank you for the wonderful work you are doing

  • @Digital___Stoic2077
    @Digital___Stoic2077 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Why don't these ppl go to Namibia

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 8 měsíci

      We did! The series starts this Saturday!

    • @Digital___Stoic2077
      @Digital___Stoic2077 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I'm from namibia and I am currently in Canada I haven't been there in a while and they are no good Namibian vlogs..so I can't wait

  • @EngrAvairy-qf6bf
    @EngrAvairy-qf6bf Před 9 měsíci +1

    No Lions 😢

  • @mutuadan
    @mutuadan Před 8 měsíci +1

    Why are you in such a rush 😅