Kenya’s vastness makes it a wonderful playing ground for exploring diverse landscape and observing wildlife in their natural habitat. From the highlands of northern Kenya to the plains of the Masai Mara, during this 8 day long itinerary you will explore Kenya’s wilderness and stay in some of the country’s best properties.
Nairobi, » Samburu National Reserve, » Solio Ranch, » Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Once you arrive into Nairobi, you will be welcomed by a representative who will escort you to Wilson Airport for your 1hr20 minute flight to Samburu. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Sasaab Camp in time for lunch, where you will spend the night.
You will have the opportunity to meet the locals of Samburu and get a glimpse into their way of life as well as have time to explore the teeming wildlife in Samburu. Here, you can observe what is known as the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and Beisa oryx. You can also make the most of the splendid Kenyan skies by camping under the stars.
Meals and Accommodation: Sasaab Camp
Samburu National Reserve neighbors the homes of the Samburu tribe of Kenya, a tribe known for their remote culture, and pastoral and nomadic way of life. Due to its remote distance and the fact that it was inaccessible for many years, the park has retained a naturally serene and quiet feeling. Besides the numerous wildlife found in this game reserve, the park is also a bird haven.
In the southern part of the park, you are guaranteed to see most of the Kenyan animals found in Samburu, namely: cheetahs, lions, leopards, impalas, buffalo, hippos, and dik-diks, as well as the native gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa Oryx.
Samburu National Reserve is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 350 species of birds already recorded. You can enjoy a colorful assortment of birds such as vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and many more.
Once you have checked out of Sasaab, you will take a 20min private charter flight from Sasaab airstrip to Solio Lodge, your next accommodation. Solio Lodge is located within close vicinity to Mount Kenya and Aberdare Mountains and offers a number of great outdoors activities which you can enjoy during the next two days.
Meals and Accommodation: Solio Lodge
For a unique experience, start off your day with a helicopter ride followed by a hilltop picnic breakfast! You can then partake in the many activities which include trout fishing in Aberdare National Park, game viewing on the conservancy (black and white rhinoceros, leopard, lion, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthog etc), mountain biking, horse riding and much more.
Meals and Accommodation: Solio Lodge
In the morning, you will depart Solio Lodge and be transferred by car to your next accommodation, Sala’s Camp. En route, you will enjoy a game drive. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax or go on safari
Meals and Accommodation: Sala's Camp
The Masai Mara Nationak Park is one of Kenya’s most famed regions for wildlife viewing. You can choose to go on a game drive, either early morning of late evening, to capture the animals at their busiest. Enhance the experience by booking a bush lunch and head deeper into the Mara. Finish of your day with sun-downers, the perfect end to the day.
Meals and Accommodation: Sala's Camp
After breakfast, you will fly back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and from there be transferred to your last accommodation, Giraffe Manor. Renowned for its free roaming giraffes, this superb property is one of Kenya’s most iconic buildings. During your day in Nairobi, you can opt to stay within the property and interact with the giraffes, visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and adopt a baby elephant, visit the acclaimed Matbronze Art Gallery or just relax.
Meals and Accommodation: Giraffe Manor
Today, you will be transferred back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.
Nairobi, » Samburu National Reserve, » Solio Ranch, » Maasai Mara Game Reserve
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