Giraffe Manor and Safari

On your arrival you will be Fast tracked to clear immigration and customs formalities. Thereafter you will meet our local Goway Representative. After a briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport

After breakfast and check out from your hotel, you will be collected for your half day tour. Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates orphaned baby elephants, as well as tame black and white rhino calves and adults. You will have a chance to see these gentle giants up close and learn about their stories and personalities from the dedicated keepers.

Next, head to the Karen Blixen Museum, the former residence of the renowned Danish author who wrote the classic memoir Out of Africa, based on her life as a coffee farmer in colonial Kenya. The museum is situated 10 km outside of Nairobi, at the foot of the Ngong Hills, which were immortalized in Blixen's book. You will be able to explore the original rooms of the house, which are furnished with some of the author's belongings and props from the Oscar-winning film adaptation of her book. You will also enjoy the beautiful gardens and the tranquil atmosphere of the estate.

You will be transferred to Giraffe Manor for your overnight stay. The historic manor house is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi and is one of Nairobi's most iconic buildings. One of the most fascinating things about Giraffe Manor is its resident herd of Rothschild's giraffes who may visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary.

Accommodation: Giraffe Manor

After an enchanting breakfast with the giraffes at Giraffe Manor, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for a scenic flight to Samburu. Samburu is a semi-arid region that is home to the Samburu people, a sub-tribe of the Maasai, who are known for their colorful dress and traditional lifestyle. You will have the opportunity to see some of the unique wildlife that inhabits this area.

Arrive at the Sasaab Airstrip, a private airstrip that serves the luxury lodge of the same name, and pick up in a shared lodge vehicle. Enjoy the views of the Ewaso Nyiro River and the surrounding hills as you proceed to your camp for check in and lunch. Your camp is located on the 35,000-hectare Westgate Community Conservancy, which is managed by the local community and supports conservation and development initiatives.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in a shared lodge vehicle. You will explore the diverse habitats and wildlife of the conservancy and the nearby Samburu National Reserve. You may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many more species as you drive along the riverbanks and the open plains. You will also learn about the culture and history of the Samburu people from your knowledgeable guide.

Dinner and overnight at your camp.

Accommodation: Sasaab

Today you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in a shared lodge vehicle. There will be more opportunities to see the Samburu Special Five - a rare collection of unusual animals not found in the southern reserves. These include the Grevy's zebra, the reticulated giraffe, the Somali ostrich, the gerenuk, and the Beisa oryx. You will also encounter many other mammal and bird species.

Your spacious tented room features a four-poster bed, a fully plumbed bathroom, and a large plunge pool with spectacular views over the river.

Today, you will be transferred to the airstrip to catch your scheduled flight to Masai Mara, which will take about an hour and a half. Along the way, you will enjoy the aerial views of the changing landscapes, from the dry plains of Samburu to the lush greenery of the Mara.

You will land at the airstrip near Sala's Camp, a small, intimate tented camp in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. You will be picked up in a lodge vehicle and proceed to your camp with a game drive en route. You will have the chance to see some of the abundant wildlife that the Mara is famous for, such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many more. You will also witness the spectacular scenery of the Mara, with its rolling hills, open savannahs, and winding rivers.

You will arrive at your camp for check in and lunch.

Late afternoon you will go for another game drive, when the animals are more active and the light is more beautiful. Enjoy a sunset over the Mara and then return to camp for a sumptuous dinner.

Accommodation: Sala's Camp

Today enjoy a full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon shared game drives. The Masai Mara is one of the largest and most famous game reserves in Kenya and Africa. The reserve covers approximately 1510km of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds. All members of the 'Big Five' are found here. These are the lion, leopard, Elephant, African buffalo and the rhinoceros.

In addition to the abundant wildlife, you will also witness the spectacular scenery of the Mara, with its rolling hills, open savannahs, and winding rivers.

You will learn about the culture and history of the Masai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area, who migrated to the area from the Nile Basin. They are known for their colorful dress, traditional lifestyle, and warrior skills.

The camp is located in the quieter, southern part of the reserve, near the Tanzanian border, and is thus often one of the first camps in the Mara ecosystem to greet the arriving herds of the Great Migration.

Today enjoy a full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon shared game drives. The Masai Mara is one of the largest and most famous game reserves in Kenya and Africa. The reserve covers approximately 1510km of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds. All members of the 'Big Five' are found here. These are the lion, leopard, Elephant, African buffalo, and the rhinoceros.

After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. You will be met and transferred to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden for you're your farewell lunch. Enjoy delicious cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients and served in a charming and historical setting.

Later, transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.