Nairobi, Mt. Kenya Region, Samburu, Masai Mara, Loita Hills Massif, Kenya
12 nights

 

GIRAFFE MANOR, SOLIO LODGE, SASAAB, SALA’S CAMP & OLARRO

HIGHLIGHT:  

- A combination of the best safari’s Kenya has to offer. From the expansive plains of the Mara, mountainous Aberdares, dry and arid Samburu.

- Feeding Giraffe from you room in Nairobi, front row seat for the migration, fly camping in the Samburu and walking in the Aberdares.

- Easy access with daily flights.

- Visit the local communities including the Masai and Samburu tribes

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR.Peak season is from the 16th of June until the 14th October. SASAAB & SOLIO: closed November of each year SALA’S CAMP: closed 15 March – 15 June and 15 Oct – 15 Dec each year.

RECOMMENDED:1 night Giraffe Manor, 2 nights Solio Lodge, 3 nights Sasaab, 3 nights Sala’s Camp & 3 nights Olarro

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 On arrival at Nairobi International Airport guests are met by a representative from Giraffe Manor and transferred by road to the Manor, 45 minute road transfer. Airport transfers from Jomo Kenyatta and Nairobi Wilson is included in the rates.

1 NIGHT: GIRAFFE MANOR

DAY 2 Enjoy an early morning breakfast in the company of the endangered Rothschild Giraffes and transfer to Wilson Airport. Connect with one of the twice daily flights between Wilson Airport and Nanyuki. Guests are collected from Nanyuki airstrip and transferred by road to Solio Lodge (20 minute drive)

2 NIGHTS: SOLIO LODGE

DAY 3 Enjoy the privacy and vastness that Solio Ranch has to offer. Take a morning walk or horseback safari to experience wildlife and nature one on one, followed by an afternoon and / or night 4x4 safari. Once evening, enjoy a sundowner walk, perhaps after a helicopter safari for breathtaking views around the area or after a day fishing in the Aberdare mountains. Please note that the helicopter safari must be pre-booked and is at an additional cost.

DAY 4 Early breakfast advised to allow guests to transfer to Nanyuki to catch the Safarilink flight en-route to Samburu from Nairobi. It is a small difference in rate, but a huge difference in timing. The scheduled flight lands at Buffalo Springs which is a good 3 hours road transfer to Sasaab. While a private charter lands at the Sasaab trip with a 10 minute road transfer. Arrive at Sasaab mid afternoon

3 NIGHTS: SASAAB

DAY 5 & 6 Guests can participate on morning and afternoon game drives on open vehicles where a wide variety of game can be seen. Samburu is the home of the ‘Samburu Special Five’, which includes the Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk & Somali Ostrich. Abundant birdlife and fauna along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro offer great game viewing either by foot, vehicle or on a camel. For one night why not go fly camping into the far reaching areas of the conservancy? New for 2011 it promises to be spectacular. All day game drives or half day game drives can be arranged with a delicious picnic to enjoy in the middle of the bush. Sasaab’s position high on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro means that it is the perfect place to sit and watch game. Elephants frequently come to the opposite bank. Other activities to enjoy include: guided walks, bird watching, star gazing, swimming pool and the gem that is SpaSaab overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River to work away stresses of everyday life. Sasaab is very closely linked to the local Samburu tribes and it is highly recommended to go on a cultural trip to the local village to meet and understand the welcoming and hard working Samburu way of life.

DAY 7 Depart Sasaab early for a game drive and bush breakfast en-route to Buffalo Spring airstrip. Connect with the schedule charter flights from Safarilink to the Masai Mara.

On arrival at Keekorak Airstrip, guests are met by a guide from Sala’s Camp and enjoy a game drive through the Mara to Sala’s arriving in time for lunch.

3 NIGHTS: SALA’S CAMP

DAY 8 Activities are entirely up to guests themselves, but in this area of prolific big five wildlife sighting, early game drives are recommended to witness predators seeking out their prey, and late afternoon drives when the light is at its softest. During the world-famous annual Migration of wildebeest which takes place annually from July – September, guests may opt for a full day game drive to a crossing point, taking a picnic lunch with them. Sala’s location on the confluence of the Sand and Keekorok rivers mean that it is a true haven for birdlife. Star gazing is outstanding in this area of clear skies and no light pollution.

DAY 9 Enjoy an early morning breakfast at Sala’s Camp then take a 4x4 transfer for a beautiful game drive through and out of the Masai Mara, enjoying a picnic lunch on the way. Cost of a 4x4 transfer using an Olarro 6 passenger vehicle is US$350.

3 NIGHTS: OLARRO

DAY 10 &11 Olarro is set on a hillside in an area of tranquility. Here guests can choose to continue their adventures and enjoy the array of activities on offer to suit all ages and interests. Olarro has a number of mountain bikes to follow the trails in the conservancy, and offer exceptionally scenic helicopter and hot air balloon safaris which require pre booking and are at an additional cost. Olarro is also the first destination in Kenya to offer infrared night vision goggles to observe the nocturnal habits of the surrounding wildlife. Game drives are scheduled for the morning and evening whilst bush walks are also readily available and being home to more than 100 different species of birds it is a bird watchers paradise. For those who want to relax after 10 days of excitement, the spa is a perfect way to unwind with a carefully selected range of therapies and treatments. Cultural visits to the local Masai villages are frequently arranged for guests to sample local crafts, observe local rituals and learn about the major conservation efforts that Olarro is implementing with the help of their guests. Olarro is very child friendly and have a kids club where children can hike into the Loita Hills with a fully qualified Masai guides, learning essential bush survival techniques to the delicious children’s food menu, they are well catered for.

DAY 12 Although the check out is officially 10h00 Olarro is flexible and accepts late check-outs, as long as they are forewarned. This is hugely advantageous for guests catching later international flight connections from Nairobi who can then connect with the late afternoon Safarilink flight (4pm) from Siani Springs to Nairobi Wilson. The transfer time from Olarro to Siani Springs is 1 hour and offered on a complimentary basis. This enables guests to make the most of the day at Olarro to enjoy an activity or just relax taking in the magnificent views.

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