Detailed trip itinerary
Days 1 - 3: Arrive Nairobi, Transfer Chyulu Hills
Arrive at Nairobi, transfer to Wilson Airport for a charter flight to Kampi Ya Kanzi for 2 nights. A representative will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and ensure you board your charter flight to Kampi Ya Kanzi.
Mount Kilimanjaro serves as the backdrop for the specatacular Kampi Ya Kanzi, which lies on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills in the Amboseli. The camp lies in the heart of the Kuku Group Ranch, which is owned by 3000 Maasai. There are 8 ensuite luxury tented cottages, all raised under thatch. Part of this leg of the tour is the contribution of a USD 100 conservation fee per day, which goes into the Masaai conservation trust. Stay: Kampi Ya Kanzi, Chyullu Hills
- Swimming Pool
- Bar and Lounge
- Cultural Experiences
- Scenic flights with champagne breakfast
- Air excursions and fly camping
- Yoga / Meditation Sessions
- Wellness Spa
- Game Drives
- Guided nature walks
- Bush - Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner
- Horse back riding
- Bird watching
Campi ya Kanzi is an award-winning boutique eco-lodge in the Chyulu Hills of southern Kenya, in Ernest Hemingway’s “Green Hills of Africa”. For more than 20 years, the camp was the only Kenya luxury safari lodge on a Maasai-owned reserve spanning 283,000 acres of pristine wilderness. The Hills volcanic summits are covered in a rich green cloud forest, home to a completely different array of trees, flowers, insects, birds, and mammals. This special Maasai land supports amazing wildlife, with immense biodiversity, including zebra, giraffe, antelopes, and apex predators like lions and leopards for game viewing.
Campi ya Kanzi is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring and eco-friendly safari experiences in Africa. A luxury camp offering an incomparable combination of 5-star luxury, first class wilderness adventure, amazing wildlife, and authentic immersion in Maasai culture. This is truly the ultimate African safari.
Campi ya Kanzi has a unique commitment to community development and environmental sustainability: we are leaders in real ecotourism, engaging the local Maasai in benefiting from the wilderness with thriving wildlife, we are 100% solar and carbon neutral. We offer luxurious comfort, thrilling outdoor adventure, memorable wildlife encounters, and authentic connection to the Maasai people. In front of Kilimanjaro, with a Maasai warrior taking you on safari, among elephants and lions, you will experience your dream African adventure.
Days 4 - 5: Samburu National Reserve
Fly to Wilson Airport and connect to Saruni Samburu for 2 nights. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport and then onto Samburu.
Saruni Samburu is actually located 7km north of the reserve and is a luxury, designer lodge. 95 000 Hectares of private conservancy teeming with wildlife surrounds Saruni Samburu. Saruni Samburu has 6 Family and Single Villas - each boasting of large sitting areas and Open verandahs with uninterrupted panoramic views of the wilderness below. Guests can enjoy game drives in Samburu's own conservancy - Kalama. Saruni offers exclusive luxury and privacy. Game drives are led by professional Samburu guides. Stay: Saruni Samburu
- Guided day and night game drives
- Swimming pools
- Picnics, Bush meals and sundowners
- Photographic hide and waterhole
- Bird watching
- Stargazing
- Guided bush walks
- Yoga and well being spaces
- Cultural visits
- Helicopter excursions and scenic flights
- Traditional wedding ceremonies
Saruni Samburu is a deluxe, design lodge located in Kenya’s wild north. It is the only lodge in Kalama Conservancy, which borders Samburu National Reserve, with 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness to explore and enjoy exclusively. Perched on a spectacular viewpoint, its six luxury villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya in the distance. Each villa is very private with zip fronted canvas, and large lounge areas, indoor baths and outdoor showers.
Guests can enjoy the vast panoramas from the dining and lounge area, the two infinity pools and the Samburu Wellbeing Space. Nearby there is a ground-level photographic hide next to a waterhole where the famous Samburu elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and Grevy’s zebra gather to drink. The lodge is admired for its innovative, eco-chic architecture and interesting design and décor, as well as its Italian-inspired cuisine.
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 their ancient, local knowledge – a truly authentic experience.
The vastness and purity of this landscape, combined with the untouched local culture, elegant comfort and welcoming hospitality makes for an intimate, exceptional and life-changing experience.
Saruni Samburu’s six luxury, eco-chic villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kalama Conservancy and Mount Kenya. As the only lodge in over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness teeming with wildlife to explore exclusively, and guided by Samburu warriors passionate about their land and culture, the safari experience at Saruni Samburu is intimate and truly exceptional.
Days 6 - 8: Laikipia Plateauy
Day 5 begins with a road transfer to Segera Retreat where you will stay for 3 nights. After breakfast you will be transferred by road to Segera.
Segera Retreat is located in an oasis on the Laikipia Plateau. Accommodation is in the style of villas made from timber and thatch, nestled in landscaped gardens. Raised wooden platforms overlook the savannah and Mount Kenya. Guests can enjoy cuisine made from home-grown ingredients and a wealth of things to do, such as bush walks, game drives, cultural tours and spending time with anti-poaching staff learning about the methods used to conserve wildlife.
- Day and Night game drives
- Guided walks
- Guided Nature walks
- Catch & Release fishing
- Photographic Hides
- Spa treatments
- Star bed / sleep outs
- Cultural Experiences
- Bush lunch
- Dinner at the Rooftop
- Massages
Located in the heart of Laikipia Plateau, just north of the Equator in Kenya, Segera is a unique destination with both arid and savannah landscapes. Just eight luxury villas in a private game reserve of 50,000 acres in the foothills of Mt Kenya makes Segera very private and exclusive. See all of the Big Five in addition to rarer species such as Wild Dog, Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra. The reserve enjoys stunning landscapes, including views of Mount Kenya right from the lodge.
Segera’s elegant six timber and thatch villas, raised above a wild, botanical profusion, offer views towards snow-capped Mount Kenya. Each large, en-suite bedroom, with high-pitched roofs and crisp-white linens, has a private deck with sun loungers, swing bed, and sunken jacuzzi. The recently restored farmhouse homestead, gracious Segera House, and Villa Segera spoil with even greater privacy and luxury. The main area is comprised of the Paddock House, Wine Tower, and renovated stables, complete with bar and dining room filled with contemporary African art from the Zeitz Collection, the setting for enjoying internationally renowned cuisine.
By game vehicle explore the historic savannah, rich with various plains game as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyaenas, elephants, buffalos, reticulated giraffes, African wild dogs, Grévy’s zebras, the Endangered patas monkey, and a recorded 365 bird species. Let a guided nature walk show you less obvious flora and fauna, and wow you with this wilderness’ vastness. Get up close to the animals from a hide, or spot them from afar at one of the local lookout points. Take to the skies and helicopter over the magnificent Rift Valley and Great Lakes. Treat yourself to hours of restorative wellness at the spa, whether on the massage table or in the steam room, gym, or salt-water pool.
Days 9 - 10: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Fly to Cottar’s 1920s Camp for 2 nights. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanyuki for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara where you will enjoy a game drive on your way to the camp.
Cottar's 1920s Camp is located a stone's throw away from the Masai Mara National Reserve in an exclusive concession. Boasting 7 ensuite exclusive safari tents, it's a sought after camp. Enjoy superb views from the veranda and soak up the luxurious atmosphere of the camp. Furnished with original safari antiques from the 1920s, the camp is a piece of history. Activities include day and night game drives, bush walks, a swimming pool, river swimming and fishing, bush meals, sundowners and massages. Stay: Cottar's 1920s Camp
- Bush Walks
- Impact Activities
- Swimming Pool time
- Day and Night game drives
- Guided nature walks
- Maasai cultural interations
- Local School visit
- Balloon Rides
- Walking Safaris
- Mara predator project experience
The award-winning Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp has its own 7608-acre private conservancy and is situated one kilometre from the famous ‘seventh’ natural wonder of the world, the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Tanzania Serengeti game reserve. Owned and managed by the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa it extends an era of luxury and quality and returns to the original spirit and essence of ‘safari’.
Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp provides the romance of safari under cream canvas tents, the style of the bygone era of the twenties, while at the same time supplying the amenities required by today’s modern world travellers and professional guides whose qualifications are the highest in Africa. Offering an abundance of wildlife, a guarantee of privacy, and the highest standards of professional guiding in a luxurious and authentic camping environment.
he camp has nine tents in total (two honeymoon suites, four double tents and three family suites), all with en suite bathrooms. The family tents have living rooms with fireplaces. The entire camp is situated to ensure that tents are private and quiet whether for honeymooners or families with young children.
The camp has two main mess tent areas for fine dining, drinking, reading and relaxing, and an amazing pool and spa where guests can relax after a game drive. Guests can also enjoy a safari bath or safari shower, a genuinely unique way of bathing specifically set up in the savannah. The location of the camp provides easy access for day and night game drives to the Masai Mara game reserve and the conservancy, game walks, and cultural interactions with the Maasai community.
Day 11: Depart, Transfer Nairobi
After breakfast you will be transferred to Keekorok Airstrip to connect with your daily scheduled flight to Wilson Airport. A representative will meet you here and transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to connect with your international flight.
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodation as specified in itinerary
- Meals as indicated on itinerary
- Meet and Greet at airport during entry and exit
- Transportation in a 4X4 safari landcruiser
- Schedule flights as indicated on the itinerary
- Park entry fees
- Airstrip Transfers
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Activities in camps / lodges
- Shared vehicles driven by English speaking driver guides
Tour Exclusions
- All international flights and taxes
- Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Premium Drinks, Cigars
- Visa fees (if required)
- Premium Drinks, Cigars
- Visa fees (if required)