Nairobi * Laikipia * Masai Mara
This five night Laikipia & Masai Mara Best of Both Worlds Fly-In Safari gives you a real experience of the savanna ecosystem of Kenya. After a night in Nairobi, you spend 2 nights each in these diverse game region.
The first camp, Solio Lodge, is in the Laikipia region. As the only lodge on this private game conservancy, you will discover black and white rhino in large numbers as well as other wildlife including lion, cheetah, leopard and giraffe to name a few. Activities include excursions to the Aberdare National Park, guided walking, horse riding, mountain biking, bush breakfasts and sundowners.
The lodge has just six cosy and luxurious rooms, each ensuite with large glass pane windows to take in the panoramic views of the landscape which is framed by Mount Kenya. Each room has a private lounge area warmed by a corner fire, as well as large bathrooms with double sink, bath, and shower.
Then on Day 4, you fly onto the Mara Reserve for 2 nights. Here you enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.
The camp is situated in the relatively unvisited southern area of the Mara, very near the border of the Serengeti in Tanzania. It is here that the great herds of wildebeest first migrate into Kenya at the beginning of July each year in search of better grazing. The camp offers a traditional safari-under-canvas experience, with a true sense of an opulent mobile safari operation. It offers a
taste of early pioneering days. Each of the tents are spacious, with olive wood beds and en suite canvas bathrooms that have running water, flushing toilets and hot showers, and outside each tent is a private hammock perfect for relaxing and afternoon siestas.
The safari ends with a flight back to Nairobi. However for a small supplement it is easy to continue to the Kenyan coast for some R&R.
Note on Price: This is the Deluxe version, however contact us with a price with Superior camps such as Kicheche Laikipia and Kicheche Mara. Contact us for a price quote.
This safari is not operationally between 21 April and 31 May (long rains) and between 1 to 15 Nov (short rains) so no prices are given for this time period.
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On arrival in Nairobi, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
This morning you will be collected from your Nairobi hotel and transfer to Wilson airport for your schedule Air Kenya flight to Nanyuki. Flight departs Nairobi at 1000hrs and arrives at Nanyuki airstrip at 1035hrs. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch. Upon arrival, have lunch on the terrace with views of rhino amidst a backdrop of Mount Kenya. After an afternoon siesta, meet your guide for a game drive before dinner. The only lodge on this private game conservancy, you will discover black and white rhino in large numbers as well as other wildlife including lion, cheetah, leopard and giraffe to name a few.
Solio Lodge
Nestled in the valley between the dramatic slopes of Mount Kenya and the rolling peaks of the Aberdare Mountains, Solio Lodge is our newest property which opened in August 2010.The Lodge is located on the Solio Reserve, which is part of a private ranch, and is home to a diverse and numerous populations of wildlife, including both black and white rhino. The lodge has just six cosy and luxurious rooms, each ensuite with large glass pane windows to take in the panoramic views of the landscape which is framed by Mount Kenya. Each room has a private lounge area warmed by a corner fire, as well as large bathrooms with double sink, bath, and shower. The rooms are designed for warmth (Solio is high in altitude and can be cold at night), as well as outdoor living with each having a deck in front for relaxation during the day
Perhaps discover the bush on horseback with your guide who will set the pace of the ride according to your levels and preference. Canter amongst dik dik, Thomson gazelles and numerous birdlife. Enjoy a bath in the evening in a bathroom bigger than most London apartments with glass doors that look onto Mount Kenya. Sit around the fire before dinner with a glass of wine or cold beer listening to your guide telling you stories of all their adventures and all of yours
After breakfast transfer to Nanyuki airstrip for your scheduled Air Kenya flight to the Masai Mara. Flight departs Nanyuki airstrip at 1100hrs and arrives at the Masai Mara at 1200hrs. On arrival you are transferred to Sala’s Camp for lunch. Following lunch and an afternoon siesta, there is a game drive that returns to the camp as the sun sets.
You also enjoy morning and afternoon game drives on Day 5 as well.
Sala’s Camp
The camp is situated in the relatively unvisited southern area of the Mara, very near the border of the Serengeti in Tanzania. It is here that the great herds of wildebeest first migrate into Kenya at the beginning of July each year in search of better grazing. The camp offers a traditional safari-under-canvas experience. Each of the tents are spacious, with olive wood beds and en suite canvas bathrooms that have running water, flushing toilets and hot showers, and outside each tent is a private hammock perfect for relaxing and afternoon siestas.
Transfer back to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi.
Note: You can also opt to fly onto the Kenya coast for a small supplement.
This is a set tour using specific camps. However many tours can be adapted. Chat to us about your options. It excludes international flights but includes an estimate for all domestic or regional flights within the tour.
Full board, accommodation; soft drinks, beer and house wines; conservation and park fees; game drives in 4x4 vehicles; scheduled flights; airport or airstrip transfers; laundry
EXCLUDESChampagne, luxury wines and spirits; activities not listed; gratuities, accommodation in Nairobi or Arusha.
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