11 Days Kenya Grandeur & Big cats Wilderness Safari
11 Days kenya Grandeur & Big cats Wilderness Safari ; From the hills of Mount Kenya to the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara, where the wide-open vistas stretch for miles and every termite mound has a Topi standing sentry on it. Fly into the semi-arid region of Samburu, where you can see the desert adapted animals and rich cultural heritage of the colourful Samburu people.
Visit a private wildlife sanctuary tucked in a valley between the lofty slopes of Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains. Explore in 45,000 acres of reserve, sharing the space only with other guests from the lodge and the wild animals. Solio Game Reserve is internationally recognised as the most successful private breeding reserve for rhinos in Kenya.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi, Karibu Kenya!
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our Nyumbu Beyond Journeys who will assist to transfer to Hemingway’s Nairobi. Overlooking the Ngong Hills in Nairobi’s tranquil and upscale neighborhood of Karen, this luxurious boutique hotel is a haven of elegant charm. With great service and a tranquil atmosphere, Hemingway’s Nairobi makes an ideal 1- or 2-night stopover for travelers beginning or ending their Kenya safari. It is popular with high-level service, and is a sought-after meeting place for well-heeled Kenyans.
Days 2-4: Fly from Nairobi into Laikipia Wilderness
Transfer to Wilson airport for your schedule flight to Laikipia, on arrival you will be met and transferred to Sanctuary at Ol Lentille. Surrounded by green valleys and hills, The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille sits on the northern escarpment of Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau within 40,000 acres of untamed wilderness – meaning you have three times the size of Manhattan to explore! With its elegant, tasteful decor complementing the beauty of distant Mount Kenya and Ol Olokwe Mountain, this luxurious establishment makes for a comfortable and unique safari retreat where all activities are completely private.
Feel the heat; learn about the ecosystem and the harsh realities of life in African wilderness while on a walking safari with a Samburu guide. For the more adventurous take a camel ride; or take a 5-hour walk along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and fly camp in the wilderness, sleeping under the African stars. Safari tours in Kenya are as much about the local culture as the wildlife and during your stay, there will be the opportunity to visit a local Samburu homestead and learn about their way of life. They are nomadic pastoralists who are renowned for their colorful dress and bead work.
Days 5-7: Fly into Solio Game Reserve
Enjoy a charter flight from Laikipia Wilderness to Solio Private Game reserve. As you land at the airstrip, a guide will meet you and take you to the lodge. After a refreshing lunch made from fresh organic ingredients from the lodge’s own vegetable garden, and perhaps a siesta, you will head out for an afternoon game drive. Over the next three full days of your luxury Kenya safari, take your time and explore the central region of Kenya. Guided walks, mountain biking or horse riding are all available at Solio, a great way to see the wild game from a totally different perspective.
On this private game reserve, you can see an unbelievable number of rhinos. It is common to see up to 40 rhinos at one time here. You can try your hand at some trout fishing in the cold streams of the Aberdares. Alternatively, you can fly in a helicopter, as an optional extra, to a secluded picnic spot on Mount Kenya. During your stay, you can go on night drives, where you can go looking for the elusive nocturnal animals that shy away during the daytime.
Days 8-10: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Head out to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. Upon landing you will be met by your guide and will head straight out on your first game drive in the wide-open savannahs of the Mara, which teem with antelope such as wildebeest and Thomson’s Gazelles. Explore this region over the next couple of days delighting in wildlife encounters, from the graceful giraffe to the mighty elephants and the Big Cats of the plains while on morning and afternoon game drives.
Enjoy a game drive at dawn and watch the Mara come to life, then enjoy a bush breakfast surrounded by African game. Observe the wonders of an unpolluted sky and enjoy some spectacular star gazing. Learn how to read the tracks of the bush whilst on a walk with a Maasai warrior, and fall asleep to the distant roar of a lion. Optional activities include a serene early morning flight in a hot air balloon or visiting a traditional Maasai homestead.
Day 11: Guide game drive & fly into Nairobi & Departure, End of Expedition
On the final day of your Kenya luxury safari embark one last game drive, before heading to the airport after breakfast. Catch a flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, for your onward travel arrangements.
