Itinerary
Day: 1 | Arrival, transfer Hemingways Nairobi
On your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be warmly met by our representative who will transfer you into the vibrant Nairobi. Spend the night at the luxurious Hemingways Nairobi where you and your family will get be treated to the services of a discreet, highly trained butler whose role is to ensure a hassle-free stay.
The beautiful Hemingways Nairobi is situated a mere 40 minutes from Nairobi’s international airport, where it is spread across flourishing grounds in the exclusive suburb of Karen. This elegant boutique hotel is enchanting in its decor and flooded with natural light. Its well-appointed, ensuite rooms each have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills.
Tuck into delicious European-inspired fare at the Brasserie and enjoy refreshing beverages at the convivial bar. Guests seeking to unwind can make use of the first-class spa facilities or simply enjoy the sense of blissful seclusion, luxury on the edge of wilderness.
Days: 2-3 | Samburu - Kalama Conservancy
You will transfer to the Wilson Airport for your flight to Samburu National Reserve. On arrival you will be met and assisted to check in at the luxurious Saruni Samburu Camp - Following lunch there is an afternoon game drive on Kalama Conservancy exploring over 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Overnight at Saruni Samburu Lodge on a full board basis including soft drinks, beers, house wines and non-branded spirits
Saruni Samburu’s six luxury villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District, and on a clear day Mount Kenya in the distance. The warm and welcoming hospitality makes for an intimate and exceptional experience. The lodge is revered for its innovative, eco-chic architecture and interesting design and décor, as well as its Italian-inspired cuisine. Guests can enjoy the vast panoramas from the dining and lounge area, the infinity pool and Samburu Wellbeing Space. Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in Kalama Conservancy, which borders Samburu National Reserve, with a vast expanse of unspoiled wilderness to explore and exclusively enjoy. You are guided from start to finish by Samburu warriors who are passionate about their land and their culture, learning first-hand about their fascinating customs and traditions and gaining ancient, local knowledge about the land and the animals – a truly authentic experience.
Enjoy early morning game drives into Samburu National Reserve to seek out the ‘Samburu Special Five' of the reticulated giraffe, the Grevy zebra, the beisa oryx, the Somali ostrich and the gerenuk, all rare species that occur only in this part of the country. Also look out for the well-known larger wildlife, including elephants, lion and leopard. Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back to the lodge to relax for the afternoon.
Days: 4-5 | Samburu - Sera Conservancy
Depart Saruni Samburu for a two hour drive to the Sera Conservancy and Saruni Rhino, located amidst swaying doum palms along a sandy ‘lugga’ dry river bed. Very few tourists have ever entered this vast wilderness which makes this adventure extra special and this is one of the smallest camps in Kenya. Enjoy lunch in camp with breath-taking views of a waterhole frequently visited by elephants before starting your Rhino Tracking Experience. Be driven to within a short distance of the endangered black rhino, leaving the vehicle on foot to track the rhino with the safety of a guide and a ranger. After an exhilarating ‘up close and personal’ experience return to camp for a lantern-lit bush dinner. Overnight Saruni Rhino Camp on full board basis including soft drinks, beers, house wines and non-branded spirits.
Enjoy rhino tracking with a choice of morning and afternoon activities visiting the nearby Fifty Wells or the Singing Wells, where you will witness pastoralists watering their livestock at a series of natural wells, as they have done for centuries. Very few tourists have ever seen and experienced Samburu culture like this, making it a a very privileged and special experience. Birders and non-birders alike will delight in the incredible spectacle that is thousands upon thousands of sand grouse dipping to take water in the natural wells and waterholes throughout Sera Conservancy, a truly astounding sight and sound show.
Days: 6-8 | Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Following breakfast your are driven back to the Samburu for your flight to the Masai Mara. This is a fantastic flight over the plains of Kenya. On arrival, you'll be met and transferred to Saruni Mara with game drive enroute. Following lunch there is an afternoon game drive in the Mara North Conservancy returning as the sun sets. Overnight Saruni Mara on a full board basis including soft drinks, beers, house wines and non-branded spirits. Known as one the most stylish safari accommodations in the Masai Mara, Saruni Mara is just the right combination of luxury and classic safari charm. This boutique lodge is tucked away in a secluded valley in the heart of the Mara North Conservancy. It’s the perfect starting point for (private) game drives and guided nature walks led by the lodge’s Masai guides and trackers. Offering accommodation for a maximum of 18 guests in one family villa, five cottages and one private villa, Saruni Mara is set in a remote valley of forests and hills, overlooking the open savannas. Each of the beautifully decorated and individually themed rooms include canvas fronts which can be opened to offer you an amazing 'shower with a view' and large verandas. Enjoy the Italian-inspired cuisine, the relaxed and elegant atmosphere and being immersed in nature from your private verandah, the Maasai Wellbeing Space and the open lounge and dining area.
Day: 9 | Transfer Nairobi, Departure
After breakfast at the camp, you will you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. You’ll be welcomed by our representative upon arrival. Afterward, you will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward or return flight, with a lifetime of incredible memories onboard. En route, you will have the chance to sample a delicious dinner at one of Nairobi’s restaurants.
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