Our team, our story
As a Kenya specialist safari company, we’re dedicated to offering you the very best experiences the country has to offer.
Our expert team brings decades of experience exploring every corner of Kenya, with deep knowledge of conservation, local culture, and birdlife that adds depth to every safari. Let us simplify the planning process.
Sit back, relax, and let us take care of you!
Learn more about us and what sets Sacred Savanna apart.
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Helen Claussnitzer
Safari Consultant | Sales & Marketing
Atlanta, USAHelen brings a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and the power of meaningful travel. With a professional background in heritage conservation, she has traveled extensively throughout Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and parts of West Africa, gaining first-hand insight into the region’s landscapes, cultures, and history.
Having lived in Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and Germany, and now based in Atlanta for the past 18 years, Helen’s life and work span three continents. She is passionate about connecting people through travel in ways that foster understanding, respect, and positive impact. Helen works closely with each guest to understand their interests and priorities, helping shape thoughtful, well-balanced safaris.
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Peter Munoru
Senior Safari Guide
Meru, KenyaPeter is a highly respected safari guide with over 25 years of experience leading guests across Kenya and beyond. Raised on the edge of Lewa Conservancy, one of Africa’s most successful wildlife conservation areas where he developed a deep connection to the land, its wildlife, and its people from an early age.
His intimate knowledge of Kenya’s ecosystems, habitats, and cultures ensures safaris that are both engaging and insightful. As a passionate bird specialist, Peter has an exceptional ability to spot and identify the region’s remarkable diversity of birdlife. Known for his calm presence and attention to detail, he brings each safari to life with stories, context, and a genuine love for sharing Kenya’s natural world.
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Robert Kimathi
Safari Consultant | Operations
Nanyuki, KenyaRobert combines extensive operational expertise with a deep commitment to conservation and responsible tourism. Raised in Tanzania and Scotland, he has traveled widely throughout Eastern Africa and has worked in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda on development and wildlife conservation initiatives.
Now based in Kenya, Robert has explored every corner of the country. From the peaks of Mount Kenya to the remote desert landscapes of Turkana. His hands-on knowledge ensures that each safari runs seamlessly, safely, and sustainably. Whether coordinating logistics or sharing insights into Kenya’s people, wildlife, and landscapes, Robert plays a key role in delivering thoughtfully planned journeys that feel effortless for guests.
What We Care About
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Community
Blessed with a rich diversity of peoples and cultures, Kenya is home to the Maasai, Samburu, Kikuyu, Mijikenda and Meru who are among some but not all of the ethnic groups who live in the country’s most iconic places to visit. Their ancient homelands support the biodiversity that makes Kenya famously unique.
At Sacred Savanna, we strive for enriching interactions between our visitors and the local communities. Our carefully curated experiences honor these groups as knowledge keepers and we endeavor to seek out partnerships that benefit our visitors and their hosts - the Kenyan people.
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Conservation
Synonymous with wildlife, Kenya plays a leading role in protecting globally significant populations of rare mammals, birds and their habitats. Our safaris aim to educate you about the threats to these endangered species, while building appreciation for the many innovative, often community-led, conservation efforts.
Sacred Savanna carefully selects lodges and conservancies where a significant portion of income is channeled directly to conservation. And our knowledgeable guides will help you understand the delicate balance between people and nature in the places you visit.
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Your Impact
With Sacred Savanna you will walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and like them, leave as light a print as possible. This means engaging with the natural environment as sensitively as we can and respecting it as a delicate and precious resource.
At Sacred Savanna we believe our presence should have a positive impact on those to whom this land has been entrusted. We strive to create experiences that uphold these principles while never compromising on our desire to provide you with the most awe-inspiring, sensory awakening and soul-restoring adventures now and for generations to come.