Experience
Kenya
More than wildlife viewing. A rewarding MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® safari in Kenya, featuring the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, plus luxurious accommodations at Sarara Treehouses and Governor’s Il Moran Camp.
Trip Details
Nairobi | Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy | Maasai Mara
- Summary
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- Options & Add-ons
EXPLORE
- Kenya’s oldest national park in search of endangered black and white rhino.
- The untamed beauty of the Mara and the pristine wilderness of the northern frontier.
ENJOY
- A behind the scenes tour of Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Kenya’s first community owned and managed elephant orphanage.
- Incredible views of the Matthews Range from your beautifully appointed treehouse.
While exploring diverse regions of Kenya, you actively participate in helping rhino, rescued elephants and local communities. A donation is also made to care for orphaned elephants at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. On this itinerary, guests will visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where they will be paired with an elephant keeper and given a behind the scenes tour of the sanctuary. Watch the elephants as they receive their bottles and play in the mud, all the while learning valuable skills, so that they might be re-introduced into the wild.
Day 1 - Arrive Nairobi
Jambo na Karibu! Welcome to Nairobi, or the “place of cool waters” in the Maasai language. On arrival you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and you will be transferred to Emakoko lodge.
The Emakoko is a family owned, boutique lodge uniquely positioned on the edge of the Nairobi National Park. Enjoy coffee by the pool overlooking the river, or the park sunsets with a cocktail in hand. The owners who live on-site are committed to the preservation and protection of the park and to the local communities that border it.
Accommodation: The Emakoko - Standard Room (D)
Day 2 - Nairobi
Enjoy a morning game drive followed by touring in the sprawling capital city of Nairobi.
Accommodation: The Emakoko - Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Nairobi / Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
After an early breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Samburu airstrip. On arrival you will be met and transferred by road to Sarara.
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. This applies to touring vehicles in some cases too.
Sarara is located in the vast Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy of northern Kenya, with views of the Matthews Mountain Range. The luxurious tents are spacious with high ceilings, electric lighting, en suite bathroom, adjacent outdoor shower and a private terrace overlooking the conservancy and mountain range.
The main area offers communal dining, and the swimming pool has a view of Mount Uarges, one of the seven sacred mountains to the Samburu.
Resident game include elephant, buffalo, leopard, bushbuck and a wide array of other life. Meet your ranger for an afternoon game drive exploring the conservancy’s landscape and varied wildlife. Be sure to watch for leopard, wild dog and reticulated giraffe.
Accommodation: Sarara Treehouses - Treehouse Tent (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
Namunyak is home to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. On today’s visit you are paired with an elephant keeper and given a behind the scenes tour of the sanctuary. Watch the elephants as they receive their bottles and play in the mud, all the while learning valuable skills, so that they might be re-introduced into the wild. Cap off the day with a night game drive in search of nocturnal species.
Accommodation: Sarara Treehouses - Treehouse Tent (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and take in some of the culture of the Samburu people. During the dry season (July to October) visit the unique singing wells to observe the warriors as they chant and collect water for their cattle. Co-existing with the wildlife, this semi-nomadic pastoralist tribe is an intrinsic part of this remote wilderness.
Accommodation: Sarara Treehouses - Treehouse Tent (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy / Maasai Mara
After breakfast, transfer to the Samburu airstrip and board your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara. On arrival you will be met and transferred by road to Governor’s Il Moran Camp.
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. This applies to touring vehicles in some cases too.
On arrival at the camp airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the camp.
Governors' Il Moran Camp is located in a riverine forest along the banks of the Mara River, in the heart of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Each luxury canvas tent enjoys a private location from which to enjoy the beautiful setting.
The open-air bar, dining and lounge area are set along the riverfront. Dinner is served by candlelight on the open deck.
Accommodation: Governors’ Il Moran Camp - Luxury Tent (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Maasai Mara
Each day in the Mara will be dramatically different. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, large numbers of elephants and other plains game, countless birds and smaller animals frequent the Mara’s grasslands.
Accommodation: Governors’ Il Moran Camp - Luxury Tent (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Maasai Mara
Observe the Mara’s cycle of life slowly unfold. Drive along the banks of the Mara River and listen to vocal hippos as they emerge and then sink back below the waters’ surface.
Accommodation: Governors’ Il Moran Camp - Luxury Tent (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Maasai Mara
Take in your last morning at camp before your transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. This applies to touring vehicles in some cases too.
You will be met on arrival at Nairobi Wilson Airport and taken for lunch at Talisman Restaurant and some last-minute shopping.
After lunch, you will be transferred to the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel where a dayroom at is at your disposal until you transfer to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight. (B, L)
Add-Ons
Gorilla Trekking
We suggest you enhance this once in a lifetime trip with a moving and poignant visit with endangered Mountain Gorillas. A 4-night extension to Rwanda to participate in gorilla trekking is highly recommended. See our Gorillas of Rwanda itinerary for more details.
Azure Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the perfect post-safari beach destination, with its white sandy beaches, azure waters and alluring culture. Check out our Azure Zanzibar itinerary or speak to one of our Africa Specialists for more information.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Hot Air Balloon
Enhance your safari with a peaceful and scenic view over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon.
Contact one of our Lion World Travel Africa specialist will advise you on additional costs for these extra activities.
Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land arrangements only, based on double occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. Single supplement pricing available on request.
| Apr 1 - May 31 | Jun 1 - 30 | Jul 1 - Oct 31 | Nov 1 - Dec 15 | Dec 16- Dec 31 | |
| Selling Price | $11900 | $13600 | $16700 | $14100 | $16700 |
Inclusions:
- Kenya domestic flights: Nairobi Wilson/Samburu/Mara/Nairobi Wilson
- VIP Meet and Greet services
- Private vehicle transfers in Nairobi
- Game drives are in a specially designed 4x4 open-sided safari vehicles on a shared basis with an English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- Game drives as specified
- Local wines, beers, and soft drinks while on safari
- Nairobi morning game drive and tour of Nairobi
- Lunch at Talisman in Nairobi on the last day
- Dayroom at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel
- Park fees
- Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
Exclusions:
- International and regional flights
- Telephone bills, laundry, and any items of a personal nature
- Imported drinks, dining room tips for included meals, porterage
- Drinks in Nairobi and premium drinks on safari
- Any item not specified above
- Costs of Passports and Visas
- Gratuities/Tips for hotel, lodge/camp and driver-guides
- Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient insurance coverage.
Baggage
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Baggage allowance: Baggage is restricted to 15kg/33lb per person including hand luggage (this includes camera equipment) on safari vehicles as well as on any domestic flights, as space is limited. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and on aircraft used within East Africa. Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 24" x 17"x 7" are impossible to store in vehicles and on aircraft and should not be used. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly recommended).
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