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  • Personalised journeys from start to finish

  • Every trip helps support Conservation

  • Every detail taken care of

Itinerary highlights

  • See the elusive black rhino in its natural habitat
  • Star-gaze the most spectacular night skies in the world
  • Enjoy sundowners in the Maasai Mara

What's included

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • All internal flights and transfers
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Full support from your Travel Designer and Concierge before, during and after your trip
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At a glance

Experience the wonderfully varied landscapes, rich culture and iconic wildlife of Kenya on this luxury nine-night safari, staying at some of the country’s most beautifully stylish yet sustainable lodges.

Begin with a stay in Nairobi.  Stay at your pick of hotel, or choose the iconic Giraffe Manor. It might look more like a Scottish country house than something you would expect to find in Africa, but the graceful giraffes poking their heads through the windows for a feed at breakfast will remind you where you are.

From here, fly north to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Enjoy activities including horse riding, walking, mountain-biking, night and day game drives and fishing.

Next up is the Samburu region before ending with three nights in the Maasai Mara. There are few better places to be between June and September when the legendary migration of wildebeest pass through, and this region sees incredibly prolific wildlife year-round.

 

Example trip itinerary

Days 1-2

Nairobi

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Meet and greet at Nairobi airport

Transfer

Private transfer to your hotel in Nairobi

Accommodation in Nairobi

Breakfast with the giraffes Breakfast with the giraffes

The most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is its herd of resident Rothschild giraffe who may visit while you're having breakfast. Sometimes they even poke their long necks into the windows in the hope of getting a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary. This will be a truly memorable experience to begin your Kenyan adventure.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from Nairobi hotel to Wilson airport

Flight

Light aircraft flight from Nairobi Wilson airport to Nanyuki airport

Transfer

Transfer to your lodge in Lewa

Days 2-4

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Accommodation in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Days on safari in the Lewa Conservancy Days on safari in the Lewa Conservancy

Take in Kenya’s stunning Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and some of Africa’s best rhino safaris. Your time here will be spent enjoying day and night game drives to spot the varying wildlife, horse riding, camel trekking, bush walks as well as archaeological site excursions and lectures on the history of conservancy, which this catchment is known for.

Horse riding, Lewa Safari Camp, Kenya
Horse Riding Horse Riding

Riding on horseback through the bush, accompanied by an experienced guide, will give you an unparalleled opportunity to explore the wilderness in its most natural form, without the sound of a car engine or the sight of a road. Many game species allow horses to approach very close, so you may ride next to animals such as giraffe, zebra, impala, waterbuck, eland, ostrich and baboons. Combined with the stunning scenery and varied terrain, this is a riding experience not to be missed. Your horse will be be matched to you based on your level of confidence, whether an amateur or experienced rider.

Bush walks Bush walks

Head out on foot with a guide to discover the secrets and beauty of Lewa's wilderness. Keep your eyes out for larger animals as well as some of the smaller species that call the bush home.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Flight

Chartered light aircraft flight to Sasaab airstrip

Days 4-7

Samburu

Accommodation in Samburu

Three nights in Samburu Three nights in Samburu

Enjoy the stunning wildlife and captivating cultural encounters with the local Samburu tribes in the Samburu region. Take bush walks in between your daily safari game drives (some at night), visits to the local Samburu villages, camel-back riding, evenings of sundowners, gourmet food and campfire stories, and all in the serene and sumptuous luxury of your lodge.

Samburu village visit Samburu village visit

Visit one of the neighbouring villages to gain an insight into the culture of the Samburu people and how they survive in this harsh environment. A humbling and inspiring experience.

Samburu tribal dance, Kenya
Sasaab Samburu Warrior Dance Sasaab Samburu Warrior Dance

Take a leisurely stroll down the river to an open sandy bank where Samburu warriors and girls will dance and sing. Dressed in traditional beads and brightly coloured fabrics, the serenading, dancing and singing builds as the sun sets. A goat will also be sacrificed and its blood drunk by the warriors, but you can opt not to experience this part of the ceremony. Immersed in the evening, enjoy sundowners and gather around a fire on the beach as it comes to a close.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Transfer to Samburu airstrip from your camp in the Samburu area

Flight

Light aircraft flight from Samburu to the Maasai Mara

Transfer

Transfer to your camp in the Maasai Mara

Days 7-10

Maasai Mara

Accommodation in Maasai Mara

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Three nights in the Maasai Mara Three nights in the Maasai Mara

Spend your time exploring the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon games drives. During the Migration season you'll also be on the look out for the famous river crossings. The exact activities available will depend on your lodge and our travel designers will help pick the one that suits you best.

A rainbow striped hot air balloon drifting over a herd of wildebeest on an open plain, with early morning sun rays streaming through the clouds
Hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara Hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara

You might opt to add an early morning hot air balloon flight over the Maasai Mara to your stay in the region. It's a memorable way to really appreciate its scale and gain a unique bird's-eye view of the game below. Note that this is an extra, scheduled, shared activity and is weather dependent.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Transfer from your lodge to the airstrip in the Mara

Flight

Light aircraft flight from the Maasai Mara to Nairobi Wilson airport

Transfer

Private transfer to Nairobi International

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