8 days / 7 nights

• A highly personalised safari experience
• Nairobi gallery visit
• Safari by 4WD vehicle, camel, horse back or mountain bike
• Sleep our under the stars
• Discover Samburu, Maasai and Il Dorobo tribes
• Raft or canoe the Ewaso Nyiro River (seasonal)
• Optional extension to Shompole Conservancy

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Nairobi

A personal welcome by A&K to the safari capital of Kenya. This evening visit the home/gallery of a local Nairobi artist to view their works over a glass of wine. Continue to Talisman for dinner (D).
Karen Blixen Cottages

Day 02 Nairobi-Laikipia

An exciting morning as your safari starts with a flight north to the spectacular Laikipia Plateau and the private reserve of Loisaba. With views extending for miles, this special wilderness area is managed together with the local Laikipiak Maasai and Samburu community, helping to preserve the environment (B,L,D).
Loisaba Lodge

Days 03-04 Design Your Day Laikipia

Two days to choose how you would like to explore, with adventure at the top of the list: take a trek through the bush on a camel safari; horse ride through the canyons; mountain bike down the escarpment; raft the Ewaso Nyiro River (seasonal); or take the traditional safari route and a game drive where you may see elephant, lion or the elusive leopard as well as northern endemic species such as Gerenuk, Grevy’s Zebra and Reticulated Giraffe. A guided safari walk or a night drive, offers a different game viewing perspective. During your stay, A&K recommends spending one night sleeping in the Star Beds – Kiboko and Kioja. Each Star Bed is designed on a raised wooden platform, partially covered with a thatched roof and a bed that can be wheeled onto the open deck for a night sleeping under the stars, an amazing experience! Optional: for something more sedate visit the spa for a massage (B,L,D).
Loisaba Lodge

Day 05 Laikipia-Masai Mara

Fly south to the endless plains of the famous Masai Mara. The wide open spaces lend themselves to game viewing, which is why this reserve is one of the most well regarded for wildlife in all of Africa. Ol Seki Mara Camp is located north of the Mara on a private concession and built on a rocky promontory. Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the savannah from the privacy of your contemporary-styled tent. This afternoon take a game drive in a specially adapted 4WD vehicle. Prepare to be amazed (B,L,D).
Ol Seki Mara Camp

Days 06-07 Design Your Day Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is a photographer’s dream with lion, elephant, buffalo, cheetah and the graceful Maasai giraffe all resident. Choose how best to explore this vast pristine wilderness; take a game drive by open 4WD vehicle; night drives and guided safari walks on the nearby plains; visit an Il Dorobo cave dwelling where a tribesman share tales of hunting and gathering days; see the training of a safari guide with a visit to the Koiyaki Guiding School; or just relax (B,L,D).
Ol Seki Mara Camp

Day 08 Masai Mara-Nairobi

One last opportunity for a game drive, guided walk or to sleep in. Fly back to Nairobi where you say Kwaheri (good-bye) to Kenya (B).

Note: Loisaba closed May and Ol Seki closed April, May & November. Tropic Air from Loisaba to Masai Mara operates 15 December – 15 March and 15 June – 31 October.

Optional Extensions

Explore the accommodation options outlined in this itinerary or combine your journey with A&K’s fantastic Africa extensions below.

African Extensions
Sanctuary Lodges & Camps

Fly from Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley and the remote private conservancy of Shompole. Situated on the Nguruman Escarpment, this water themed lodge showcases some of the most stunning views across to Lake Natron and the volcanic hills of Tanzania (D).
Shompole Lodge

Days 02-03 Design Your Day Shompole

Over the next two days, you can do as little or as much as you want. A beautician offers a range of optional spa treatments in the privacy of your suite. Or there are game drives to search for lion, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, eland, zebra and ostrich. Lake Natron or the Lake of Fire, as it is called by the Maasai, is one of Africa’s only breeding areas for flamingos, and makes fantastic viewing. Mountain bikes are also available for guided rides as is a peaceful afternoon canoe trip on the Ewaso Nyiro River (seasonal) (B,L,D).
Shompole Lodge

Day 04 Shompole-Nairobi

One last chance for a game activity (or sleep in!). Lunch at the lodge before flying back to Nairobi (B,L).

Insider Access

Nairobi is home to incredible artists who live and work in the leafy suburb of Karen. Painters, sculptors and jewellery designers take inspiration from Kenya’s beautiful wildlife and cultural riches to create fabulous art. Meet an artist in their home/gallery and view their works over a glass of wine followed by dinner at Talisman restaurant, a favourite amongst the locals.

Departure Dates & Prices

Tour Departs: Daily

Tour Departs: Daily on Sunday

Note: Itinerary departs Sundays