Your Highlights
Experience a week full of adventure and thrilling experiences from Nairobi to The hidden Samburu National Reserve onto the peaks of Mount Kenya and settle into The great Maasai Mara.
Experience a week full of adventure and thrilling experiences from Nairobi to The hidden Samburu National Reserve onto the peaks of Mount Kenya and settle into The great Maasai Mara.
From the moment you arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport we will be there to greet you. We will arrange your private transfer to Giraffe Manor to begin one of the most outstanding safari holidays from Nairobi.
Your safari begins on arrival at the Manor. Here you will be greeted by the resident Rothschild’s Giraffe. These long-legged giraffes are completely wild. They roam the grounds of the sanctuary surrounding this classic manor house and enjoy being fed by our guests*. Feeding our giraffe is an experience unlike any other in the world. After lunch you can visit the Giraffe Centre located within the Manor’s grounds. You can also take a trip to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to hang out with adorable orphaned elephants. The Karen Blixen Museum offers a glimpse into the life of the author of the infamous book ‘Out of Africa’. On-route you will have a chance to purchase gifts from local designers and artisans.
After an enchanting breakfast with the giraffes at Giraffe Manor, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for a 1hr 20min flight to Samburu. As with all our safaris from Nairobi, you will be met on arrival and taken to Sasaab in time for lunch.
The hilly terrain in Samburu land in the north of Kenya, is different to other parts of the country. Here you’ll find the Samburu Special Five – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and Beisa oryx. During your stay at Sasaab, guests are offered a glimpse into Samburu life, learning about their traditions and culture. You will also have the chance to explore the wild, fly camping outdoors, take a ride on a camel through the wilderness or relax at the luxurious spa.
From the Sasaab airstrip it is a 20min private charter flight to Solio Lodge.
Located in the north of Kenya, Solio Lodge, is well known for large numbers of black and white rhinoceros, which are found on the Reserve. Here, the Rhino live alongside the big cats, wildebeest, other wildlife and indigenous exotic birds. The opportunities for wildlife spotting are endless and the reserve seems to encapsulate the very best of the natural world that safaris in Kenya seem to showcase so well Kenya beach safari holiday. There are also plenty of activities including horse riding, trekking, trout fishing in the Aberdare National Park and fantastic views of Mount Kenya which can be seen from the lodge or our private helicopter.
From Solio Lodge, you will be transferred to Nanyuki Airstrip to catch a scheduled flight to Sala’s Camp, your Maasai Mara Lodge, where your holiday awaits, with a game drive en-route.
Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve, Africa’s most famous safari region, from the comfort of Salas Camp. This is an authentic masai mara safari experience with one of the best masai mara tour operators. Salas Camp is situated on the sand river and with views toward the tanzania safari region known as the Serengeti. The experienced staff are on hand and their experienced spotters and guides will ensure you get the best Maasai Mara package to suit you, even if it means extending your Masai Mara safari to 3 days. Days begin early with an early morning game drive. This is an optimal viewing time to spot the wildlife, when the animals at their busiest. You can also opt for lunch in the bush. This allows you the opportunity to head further into the Masai Mara, to explore some of the most remote corners of the National Park. Back at the Camp, you can take local walks, play volleyball or simply relax and enjoy the view from the hammock outside your tent. Evening drives accompanied by sun-downers ends a perfect day. The best time to visit masai mara is from is from July to October when you can witness the wildebeest migration, however this is also one of the coldest and driest periods. The absence of rain means the vegetation is not as dense and therefore animals are easier to spot.
As your Kenya holiday comes to an end, enjoy breakfast at Sala’s Camp before catching your flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. We’ll be there waiting to transfer you to Giraffe Manor Retreat for a day of relaxation. Within easy reach of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, yet surrounded by nature, The Retreat is the ultimate space in which to end your safari or rejuvenate and prepare for onward travel. Enjoy deep rest in your heavenly day room suite, all-inclusive of delicious homegrown food, drinks, spa and gym facilities, infinity pool overlooking the giraffe sanctuary and airport transfers.
* Your departure time will depend on when your international flight departs Nairobi.
Giraffe Manor
Sasaab Tented Camp
Solio Lodge
Salas Camp
Please fill in the below fields to book this package