
Kenya Safari Adventure
Travel from north to south in this exciting fly-in Kenyan safari. See Meru National Park, the original home of Elsa the lioness, made famous by the book and movie, Born Free. Track lions and ride horses alongside rhinos in the Laikipia Plateau and fly over the Maasai Mara plains in a hot air balloon.
First up, Meru National Park which offers a thriving rhino sanctuary, and is famous for large elephant herds, hippo, lion, and birdlife. Elsa’s Kopjie is an elegant lodge with endless views. Next, you will stay at Sanctuary Tambarare Lodge in the unspoilt Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Witness the Big 5 on game drives and walks and there’s even a chance to visit a chimp sanctuary.
End this epic safari adventure with 3 nights in the legendary Maasai Mara, best known for its large concentrations of big cats. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Wildebeest Migration (June/July - Oct/Nov) merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife. Game drives, cultural visits, bush dinners, sundowners, scenic flights, and balloon rides at Sanctuary Olonana Lodge will make for a wonderful African safari.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Nairobi International
- 1 night - Hemingways Nairobi, Nairobi
- 2 nights - Elsa’s Kopjie, Meru National Park
- 2 nights - Sanctuary Tambarare, Laikipia Plateau
- 3 nights - Sanctuary Olonana, Maasai Mara
- Ends - Transfer to Nairobi International for your international flight home
At a glance
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Kenya
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8 Nights
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Safari
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Guide Price
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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- International flights as detailed
- Meals and accommodation as detailed
- Drinks (excluding premium brands) except at Hemingways Nairobi
- Road transfers as detailed
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities
- National Park Fees
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Entry visas and fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Any sightseeing activities mentioned
- Additional activities or options on offer
- Hot air balloon trips in the Maasai Mara
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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Big 5 Safari
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Guided Walking Safari
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Night Drive
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Conservation Experience
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Cultural Experience
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Fishing
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Horse riding
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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