Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-3

Red Cliffs and Rare Encounters of Samburu

Red Cliffs and Rare Encounters of Samburu

Your journey begins with a private welcome in Nairobi and transfer to Wilson Airport for a scenic bush flight north to Samburu. Below, Kenya transforms into a striking landscape of red earth, rugged hills, and winding riverbeds. Upon arrival, you are welcomed and transferred to Sasaab, an exceptional retreat overlooking the wilderness, where refined comfort and dramatic surroundings introduce you to Kenya’s untamed north.

Over the next three days, explore Samburu on expertly guided game drives and immersive walking safaris. Search for elephants, lions, leopards, and the region’s distinctive northern species, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk. Each outing reveals another dimension of this remote ecosystem, while time at camp offers beautiful views, attentive service, and quiet moments to appreciate a landscape that feels.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sasaab Camp
  • Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-6

Golden Savannahs and Endless Plains of the Masai Mara

Golden Savannahs and Endless Plains of the Masai Mara

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight south to the legendary Masai Mara, watching Kenya’s rugged northern landscapes gradually give way to sweeping golden savannahs. Upon arrival, continue to Sala’s Camp, an intimate luxury retreat inside the reserve. Settle into your elegant surroundings before beginning your exploration of one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.

Over the next three days, experience the Mara through expertly guided game drives across wildlife-rich plains where lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and immense herds roam freely. Depending on the season, the Great Migration may add another extraordinary dimension to your stay. Between adventures, return to the privacy and exceptional hospitality of Sala’s Camp, where beautiful dining, personalized service, and evenings beneath expansive African skies complete each remarkable day.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sala's Camp
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Farewell to the Wild - Return to Nairobi

Farewell to the Wild - Return to Nairobi

Wake to the sounds of the Masai Mara and enjoy a final morning surrounded by one of Africa’s most extraordinary wilderness landscapes. After breakfast, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled bush flight to Nairobi, taking in one last aerial perspective of Kenya’s sweeping plains as your journey from the rugged north to the golden savannahs draws to a close.

Upon arrival at Wilson Airport, you will be personally met and transferred to your Nairobi hotel or onward international flight. Leave Kenya carrying memories of Samburu’s red-earth wilderness, rare northern wildlife, predators roaming the Mara, and evenings beneath endless African skies. Your Northern Passage concludes as it began—with effortless travel, exceptional hospitality, and an intimate connection to two remarkably different expressions of the Kenyan wilderness.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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