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Experience the essence of Kenya with an exhilarating safari adventure. This meticulously planned 12-day safari combines true luxury with two remote locations and an array of adventure activities second to none! The journey takes you from Nairobi’s vibrant cityscape to the iconic Masai Mara with spectacular game viewing. You will start with a luxurious stay in Nairobi to experience the city and the unique gems, the Giraffe centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Karen Blixen Museum.  Then you fly to Tsavo West where you will spend 3 nights experiencing its wonders including its famous Mzima Springs, volcanic Landscape. From Tsavo, another flight sees you landing in the immense Lewa Downs Conservancy of Laikipia, where you will spend the following 3 nights exploring this vast area on a mix of different activities. Lewa is globally recognised for its success in conservation, particularly its role as a Rhino sanctuary. You are almost guaranteed you will spot rhinos on a game drive in Lewa. From here, another flight finally lands you to Maasai Mara for 3 nights as well culminating your ultra-luxury safari with a top-notch wildlife and nature experience.   

Memorable Aspects:

  • Feed the lofty wildlife at the Giraffe Centre and learn interesting facts about Giraffes.
  • The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
  • Visit to the famous Karen Blixen Museums which was once the famous house of the Danish Author Karen and her Swedish Husband, Baron Bror Blixen-Finecke.
  • The Mzima Springs and volcanic landscape of Tsavo West National Park
  • The wildlife wonder and conservation efforts of Lewa Downs Conservancy
  • Go on spectacular game drives in Maasai Mara with highest density of big cats and seasonal migration of large herds of wildebeest and zebra.

Itinerary at a glance

Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrival, Transfer to Hotel. Nairobi
Day 2 Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick’s Wildlife trust, Karen Blixen Nairobi
Day 3 Flight Nairobi-Tsavo West, Afternoon game drive. Tsavo West
Day 4 Bush Breakfast. Morning and afternoon game drives. Tsavo West
Day 5 Bush Breakfast, Game drives, Nature Walk & Sundowners. Tsavo West
Day 6 Flight Tsavo – Nairobi – Lewa. Afternoon game drive. Lewa Conservancy
Day 7 Morning and afternoon game drives. Guided Nature Walk, Sundowners Lewa Conservancy
Day 8 Picnic Excursions, Horse riding, Helicopter Excursions. Lewa Conservancy
Day 9 Flight Lewa – Mara. Afternoon game drive. Maasai Mara
Day 10 Full Day Game Drives OR Morning and afternoon. Sundowner. Maasai Mara
Day 11 Balloon safari. Maasai village visit. Afternoon game drives. Maasai Mara
Day 12 Flight Mara – Nairobi. Transfer to JKIA for departure.  

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation as per the program
  • Guided Day & Night Game drive, Excursion to Shetani Lava flow, Oldonyo Larami volcanic hike, yoga
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • All Domestic flights
  • Balloon safari at Masai Mara & Masai Village Visit
  • Guided Bush walks, bush breakfast and sundowners
  • All meet and greet services
  • All arrival and departure transfers
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number
  • On Safari accessories in each vehicle; first aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher
  • International flights
  • Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s). (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion)
  • Cost incurred by all optional activities
  • Items of personal nature, e.g. Telephone call bills, laundry etc.
  • Extra Meals and beverages not included in the Meal Plan
  • Visa fees-you can apply a visa online easily through the following government website, www.ecitizen.go.ke
  • Any other items not included in the itinerary

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival Nairobi

Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Our transfer guide will be waiting for you outside the arrival’s terminal carrying a branded sign board.

Then an easy drive to your Nairobi Hotel, catching your first glimpse of Kenya in our Capital City.

Accommodation options;

The Giraffe Manor  ,  Hemingways Nairobi  , The Emakoko  , Villa Rosa Kempinski

Day 2 Explore the best of Nairobi

Your private safari adventure begins as we collect you from your hotel.

Enjoy your breakfast then our driver-guide will meet you, brief you on your day and get to enjoy Nairobi with excursions Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick and Karen Blixen Museum.

Your excursions will begin with the Giraffe Centre. Feed the lofty wildlife in this non-profit organization that was originally opened in order to protect the endangered Rothschilds giraffe that is found only on the plains of East Africa. The center also offers free environmental education to young Kenyans and promotes conservation efforts of endangered species in the country. While on your visit you will have the opportunity of getting close to a giraffe or two as well as feed them and watch as they delicately use their long tongues to take the food from your hand. There are also a few warthogs that roam freely amongst the giraffes and a gift shop for visitors to enjoy. Unique and exhilarating, this visit will get you as close as you possibly can to a giraffe in Kenya.

Later visit David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage where you will have an opportunity to interact with orphaned baby elephants until 12pm. When a tiny new-born elephant is orphaned, it is often because its mother and family have been killed to serve the brutal ivory trade. During this hour, visitors can observe the baby elephants being fed with milk bottles, playing in the mud, and interacting with their keepers. Visitors can also learn about the elephants' individual stories and the Trust's conservation efforts.

Lunch Tamambo Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens

Afternoon, return to colonial Africa with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. This house and surrounding land was once home to famous author Karen Blixen who penned the novel Out of Africa which later became an award-winning movie. The house was built in 1912 and Blixen lived there for over 10 years, running a large and successful coffee plantation. The Museum offers continuous guided tours of the house, which features rooms designed in both the original décor and with props from the 1985 film, while the grounds feature original equipment from the coffee plantation and are also available to tour.

Dinner and overnight at your Nairobi Hotel.

Day 3 Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to Tsavo West National Park.

Arrive at the airstrip and transfer to the Camp with game viewing enroute.

Check into your luxury tented suite, and enjoy lunch. Late afternoon, embark on your first game drive with an experienced guide to explore the wildlife of Tsavo West National Park, such as elephants, giraffes, and a variety of antelope.

Tsavo West National Park is the second largest national park after Tsavo East National Park. Mzima Springs is a series of four natural springs in Tsavo National Park is one of the unique attractions at this park. The Shetani lava flows and the volcanic mountains around the park make the rough rocky bridges. The savannah ecosystem of Tsavo West national park is composed of Woodlands, scrubs, riverine vegetation, rocky ridges, Acacia woodlands and many more. Tsavo West is more scenic with rugged beautiful wilderness. The Park hosts a large number of large mammals that include lions, leopards, Elephants, Buffalo and Rhinos other big game at the park include: Crocodiles, hippos, Waterbucks, Lesser Kudu, Wildebeests, Gerenuk, Zebras, Giraffes and many more.

In the evening return to the Cam. Indulge in fine dining. Afterward, you can enjoy a drink by the fire pit or in the lounge.

Dinner and overnight at Finch Hatton’s Luxury Safari Camp

Day 4 Full Day Exploration at Tsavo West National Park

Wake up early for a pre-dawn game drive, a prime time for animal activity. You might see lions, leopards, or the elusive black rhino. Then enjoy a hearty bush breakfast before returning to and brunch. You can then spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool, enjoying a spa treatment, or taking a guided walk through the bush.

Late afternoon, head out for another game drive, perhaps exploring a different area of the park or searching for animals you haven't seen yet, such as hippos in the hippo-filled waterhole near the camp.

In the evening, return to camp for a relaxing sundowner and another exquisite dinner, possibly followed by stargazing or relaxing on your private deck to the sounds of the African bush.

Overnight at Finch Hatton’s Luxury Safari Camp.

Day 5 Tsavo West activities and Leisure

Another early game drive and a guided nature walk. Later enjoy lunch at the camp and take the opportunity to visit the gym, relax on your private balcony, or indulge in a spa treatment.

In the late afternoon, one last game drive to soak in the scenery and wildlife.

Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Day 6 Tsavo West to Lewa Downs Conservancy

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi where you will catch your connecting flight to Lewa Downs Conservancy.

On arrival at the airstrip, pick up and transfer to your Lodge. You will be welcomed and shown to your luxury tent or room, which features a sitting area, private deck, and en-suite bathroom. Have lunch on the main deck, with views of the wilderness.

In the afternoon embark on a game drive with your private guide to see the wildlife in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, such as rhinos, elephants, and zebras.

Lewa is one of the only conservancies where guests are almost guaranteed to see the endangered black and white rhinos while on safari. With the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kenya and the diversity of scenery from open plains, rolling hills, valleys, escarpments and rivers, Lewa is a magical place to game drive for the ultimate Kenyan safari experience.

Accommodation options;

Day 7 Lewa Downs Conservancy

Wake up to morning tea and coffee, delivered to your room or enjoyed on your deck.

Set out on a morning game drive, with a potential stop for a "bush breakfast" in a scenic location.

Return to the lodge for a leisurely lunch.

Spend the on an afternoon game drive and a guided nature walk.

Enjoy a special dinner under the stars or around the campfire and end the evening with guided stargazing from the lodge grounds.

Day 8 Lewa Downs - Unique experiences and continued exploration

Spend the day with a horse ride and helicopter excursions to the nearby areas. Then enjoy your final afternoon game drive in Lewa, hoping to spot any animals you haven't seen yet.

In the evening, relax at the lodge, have dinner and perhaps enjoy a cocktail at the bar before heading back to your room for a peaceful night's sleep.

Day 9 Lewa Downs to Maasai Mara/neighboring private conservancies

After breakfast, you will relax at the lodge before catching a flight to Masai Mara national reserve.

Afternoon game drive.

Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves brimming with abundant wildlife and birdlife. Game viewing is spectacular year-round; with opportunities of witnessing a pride of lions stalking their prey, observe a herd of elephants and their fascinating social structure, or see pods of hippo wallowing in the rivers.

Return to your Camp at sunset for dinner and overnight at your Camp/Lodge.

Accommodation options:

Day 10 Maasai Mara National Reserve

Today you can make the full day in the Mara a game viewing extravaganza!

The itinerary is flexible, and you can plan with your guide the day’s schedule. You can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. You will have better chances to view wildlife all day and return to the lodge late in the afternoon.

Alternatively, you can depart an early morning game drive. Later, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax until midafternoon. Then, depart on an afternoon game drive.

In the evening enjoy a sundowner prepared for you. You will never feel closer to the essence of nature and human existence as when sitting here on one of the Rift Valley plains, surrounded by spectacular scenery, a multitude of animals, beautiful lakes and birds of every kind. Sip on a refreshment as you relax, enjoy the setting sun and take in the sheer beauty surrounding you.

Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/Camp.

Day 11 Masai Mara National Reserve

Early rise for a breathtaking Hot Air Balloon safari that sets out at 4:00 am. It is a magical experience as you take in a bird's eye view of the vast, rolling plains below you. You can marvel at the fantastic sight of the rising sun and gently float over the thousands of animals. It is the best time to spot wildlife as well as enjoy the peaceful vistas and crisp, clear air. The balloon safari ends by touching down in the wilds of the Masai Mara to enjoy a delectable champagne breakfast.

You will then visit a Maasai Village before returning to the lodge for Lunch.

Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.

Day 12 Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a final, scenic drive through the park before being transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi (Wilson Airport).

On arrival, pick up and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back to home.

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