Classic Kenya
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Overview
A classic adventure that takes you to the heart of one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, this beguiling journey showcases some of Kenya’s most iconic settings. Over the coming days you’ll take in the spectacular scenery of Amboseli, the game-rich lands of Samburu and the unending drama of the Maasai Mara.
Combining some of the very best that Kenya has to offer ...
A classic adventure that takes you to the heart of one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, this beguiling journey showcases some of Kenya’s most iconic settings. Over the coming days you’ll take in the spectacular scenery of Amboseli, the game-rich lands of Samburu and the unending drama of the Maasai Mara.
Combining some of the very best that Kenya has to offer you will begin in the capital of Nairobi before flying on to Amboseli at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and home to some of the finest game-lands in the country. After a chance to discover the local Maasai tribe’s traditional way of life, you’ll then move on to Samburu National Park and the unrivalled Maasai Mara, to enjoy some truly exceptional wildlife encounters.
One of Africa’s greatest safari destinations, there are opportunities to spend your days here enjoying some of the greatest natural dramas on earth, the Great Migration, from both the ground and the air. Your journey concludes with a flight back to Nairobi.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Suggested Itinerary
This is a suggested itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes, or build a trip from scratch.
Day 1 ARRIVE NAIROBI
Day 1 ARRIVE NAIROBI
On arrival at Nairobi's international Airport you will be met and transferred to your comfortable, city hotel. The rest of the day will then be free to relax and enjoy the city.
Day 2 NAIROBI - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Day 2 NAIROBI - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
From Nairobi Wilson airport, catch the Safarilink flight down to the Amboseli Airstrip, landing mid-afternoon. Located at the foot of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, Satao Elerai is a lovely base from which to explore one of Kenya's most scenic, yet strangely under visited, national parks. The lodge is within a 5000-acre private reserve leased from the local Elerai Maasai community to protect the land from poaching and habitat infringement. The area is a critical wildlife corridor and therefore important to protect. Tonight, you will enjoy a sundowner in the bush.
Day 3 EXPLORE AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Day 3 EXPLORE AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Spend today on a game walk on the conservancy, visiting the Elerai Masai community to understand their traditional way of life and enjoy a spectacular night game drive. Alternatively, go on safari in Amboseli National Park, famed for its abundant populations of elephants and birds, in search of game such as lion, buffalo, gazelle, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and giraffe.
Day 4 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK - SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK
Day 4 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK - SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK
You will be transferred back to the airstrip for your Safarilink flight up to Nairobi where you will connect with your flight to Samburu National Reserve. Arriving before midday, you will be met and transferred to the luxury Elephant Bedroom Camp, situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Following a delicious lunch, there will be some time to relax before heading out later on an evening game drive. The perfect chance to orientate yourself to your surroundings and whet your appetite for the adventures to come.
Day 5 EXPLORE SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK
Day 5 EXPLORE SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a traditional safari programme of morning and afternoon game drives through the scenic, game-rich wilderness of the Samburu National Reserve. Lions, leopards and elephants are amongst the animals often seen within the reserve as well as a variety of plains game including impalas and zebras. For those so inclined, additional activities such as visits to Samburu villages and guided bush walks can also be added for a fee, payable locally.
Day 6 SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK - THE MAASAI MARA (NORTH CONSERVANCY)
Day 6 SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK - THE MAASAI MARA (NORTH CONSERVANCY)
This morning you fly straight on to the famed landscapes of the Maasai Mara, surely one of Africa's most dramatic and spectacular wildlife regions. On arrival you will be driven to camp, where a sumptuous lunch will be waiting before a late afternoon game drive provides you your first chance to encounter some of the big game for which this reserve is so well known.
Day 7 EXPLORE THE MAASAI MARA
Day 7 EXPLORE THE MAASAI MARA
The Maasai Mara is home to some of the largest populations of big cats on the continent, as well as rhinos, hyenas, crocodiles and more than 470 species of birds. Guests staying at Karen Blixen Camp enjoy safaris in the Mara North Conservancy. During the Great Migration season (typically between July and October) you will also be able to enjoy a day out to the main part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in search of the herds and the chance to witness a river crossing.
Day 8 EXPLORE THE MAASAI MARA
Day 8 EXPLORE THE MAASAI MARA
Your last full day of the trip can either be spent relaxing at the camp, or extra activities can be enjoyed for an additional cost such as visits to a traditional Maasai Manyatta, sundowner drinks trips and guided bush walks. Many visitors to the camp will also want to try one of the Mara's most iconic experiences, a sunrise hot air balloon trip followed by a Champagne breakfast in the bush. These must be pre-booked as spaces are very limited especially during high season.
Day 9 THE MAASAI MARA (NORTH CONSERVANCY) - NAIROBI
Day 9 THE MAASAI MARA (NORTH CONSERVANCY) - NAIROBI
Following an early morning game drive and breakfast back at camp you will then depart for the airstrip for the flight back to Nairobi and any onward travels where your tour ends.
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Karen Blixen Camp, Maasai Mara Conservancies
Named after the author of the iconic novel “Out of Africa”, Karen Blixen Camp offers a quintessentially romantic safari experience. This stylish and well-run camp has 22 tents which are comfortable and come with en-suite bathrooms boasting flush loos and solar heated water. Bedrooms are relatively small but have large shaded verandas at the front with canvas safari chairs and a large sofa. The main area of the lodge houses a lounge, bar and dining area, a swimming pool and a small wellness centre. Day and night game drives in the Mara North Conservancy are the main activity on offer and guests staying more than three nights can enjoy full day trips to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi
Ole Sereni provides an ideal option as an upmarket stop in Nairobi without having to venture into the city centre. The 134 rooms of varying categories are all very well appointed with standard mod-cons and amenities and have views out towards the city or over the Nairobi National Park. The hotel has two restaurants with The Big Five offering formal dining whilst the Waterhole Snack Bar provides light bites. There is also a pool bar with a spectacular view for lazy afternoons in the sunshine. Although there are more luxurious hotel options in the city centre and out in Karen, Ole Sereni is probably the most high-end of Nairobi’s airport hotels.
Elephant Bedroom Camp, Samburu National Reserve
Occupying an idyllic location on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, Elephant Bedroom Camp is simple yet stylish with 12 spacious, rustic chic safari tents. Each has roll-up fronts and sides with surrounding views across the river; en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flush loos; and shaded decks which have outdoor seating and private plunge pools. Meals are enjoyed around a communal table in the dining area or out on the deck. Morning and afternoon game drives through the reserve are included and guests can add a range of activities including bush breakfasts and dinners, sundowner drinks and visits to a traditional Samburu village for an extra cost.
Satao Elerai, Amboseli National Park
Enjoy awe-inspiring views of Mount Kilimanjaro from every corner of Satao Elerai. Each luxury tent has been made from locally sourced materials featuring cedar wood floors, makuti thatch roofing and an ensuite bathroom with solar-powered hot water and a loo with a view. There are also a handful of lodge-style suites at the camp with even more space and a private veranda from which giraffes, zebra and elephants can often be spotted. In between activities guests can cool off in the infinity pool surrounded by calming landscapes of the camp’s 5,000-acre conservation area. Community visits can also be arranged and profits go towards funding the Satao Elerai Community and Wildlife Trust.
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