This 9-day/8-night flying safari itinerary showcases the best of Kenya’s most diverse wilderness areas, combining luxurious accommodations with breathtaking wildlife encounters.
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, VIP meet & greet and transfer to Hemingways Nairobi for the night.
Early morning enjoy your breakfast. After which you will be transferred to Wilson airport by road for your flight to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive at Kimana Airstrip and met by your tour guide, who will transfer you to Angama Amboseli with game enroute.
Upon arrival, check in and have a short rest followed by lunch and an evening game drive in Amboseli National park. In the evening, you will go back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Amboseli National Park
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
Early morning, you will have breakfast and proceed for game drive. A different and exciting safaris filled with wildlife sights, romantic scenery and dramatic views. Return to the camp for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, one more game drive until evening where you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Early morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi, Wilson Airport. You will connect the same day to Loisaba via Wilson Airport. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by your guide for your transfer to the camp with game enroute. Arrive at Lodo Springs for check in and lunch. Later, a game drive will follow in the afternoon until evening. Dinner and overnight will be at Lodo Springs
This day will be spent exploring the conservancy. All meals will be at the camp.
Arrival at Mahali Mzuri after a short flight from Loisaba to Olare Orok Airstrip.
At Olare Orok Airstrip, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Mahali Mzuri with game enroute. Once at the camp, check in and rest followed by lunch. In the afternoon, you will proceed for game drive in search of the inhabitants till evening where you will be driven back to the Camp for a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy a full day game drive in the Mara plains.
In the evening: Head out for an evening game drive to witness the wildlife at dusk Sundowner cocktails in the wilderness, followed by a spotlight night drive searching for nocturnal animals.
Full-Day Safari Experience
Morning:
Awake early for a sunrise game drive, the perfect time to spot predators in action
Return to camp for a hearty breakfast
Optional: Visit a local Maasai village to learn about Maasai traditions and culture
Midday:
A leisurely lunch back at Mahali Mzuri
Free time for relaxation or enjoy the camp’s facilities, such as the infinity pool or a spa treatment.
Afternoon:
Embark on an afternoon game drive with opportunities to see the Big Five
Stop for a traditional safari tea in the bush
Evening:
After the excitement of the game drive, relax with pre-dinner drinks by the campfire
A sumptuous dinner featuring local and international cuisine
Share stories of the day’s adventures with fellow guests
Relish a final morning game drive or simply take in the sunrise over the savannah from the comfort of your tent. Enjoy breakfast then check-out and bid goodbye to the Mahali Mzuri team.
Transfer to Olare Orok airstrip for your flight back to Wilson Airport.
Once in Nairobi, there will be an arranged transfer to Hemingways Nairobi for Day Room use to rest and prepare for your international flight.
You will be picked up at least 3hours before your flight time and transferred to JKIA to catch your international flight
Hemingways Nairobi is a luxury five Star boutique hotel in Nairobi. The hotel prides itself in providing exceptional guest experiences and service, ensuring the utmost comfort and luxury. This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Each of the 80m² suites have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, a magical view which can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the Bar. Service is personal and sincere, offering a luxury experience from the moment you touchdown in Kenya.
An intimate lodge in the heart of Kimana Sanctuary, Kenya’s first community-owned conservancy, renowned for its lush landscape and remarkable density of wildlife — along with its famed backdrop, Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. With just 10 Guest Suites in a private wildlife conservancy, Angama Amboseli is a respite from the world. A haven for the prolific elephant population in this ecosystem, get up close to the relaxed resident herds and their calves as they saunter through the Sanctuary just as you do. The rough texture found on the exterior of the buildings is also a gift from the elephants — their dung, mixed with concrete.
Located within Loisaba Conservancy, Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs offers an ultra-private experience with eight individual, spacious tented rooms with impressive views that reach across the magical landscape of northern Kenya stretching out to Mount Kenya. Service is paramount, with each room assigned an Elewana Guest Ambassador to serve and cater to guests’ every need.Loisaba sits on a vital Elephant Corridor connecting the famous Laikipia Plateau and plays a key role in supporting one of Kenya’s largest and most stable lion populations. The Conservancy is also home to several critically endangered large mammals, including Grevy’s zebra, wild dog, leopard and cheetah.
Game package rates include full-board package (accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits, teas, coffees and refreshments i.e. on the property and laundry services),scheduled and shared game drives, bush breakfast, sundowners, guided walking Safaris, horse riding on the conservancy, transfers to and from our designated airstrips.
Link: https://www.elewanacollection.com/loisaba-lodo-springs/at-a-glance
Meaning “beautiful place” in Swahili, Mahali zuri is Sir Richard Branson’s luxurious 12-tented safari camp in Kenya. Situated in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy within the broader Maasai Mara ecosystem, it is perfectly positioned to witness abundant year-round wildlife, including the annual Great Migration. Besides the twice-daily game drives, guests can enjoy a 12-metre infinity pool, a bar and lounge, spa treatments, and special community tours to meet members of the Maasai tribes, offering an unparalleled blend of adventure and relaxation.
