7-Day Kenya's Wild Horizons: Laikipia & Mara Fly-in

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Karibu, welcome to Kenya! On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you are warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill, a modern hotel close to the city centre. Take time to relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead, with the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel before tomorrow's flight north to Laikipia.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight to Loisaba and Laikipia Wilderness

After breakfast you are transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Loisaba, flying over the highlands and the slopes of Mount Kenya. Your local guide welcomes you at the airstrip and takes you to Laikipia Wilderness Camp on the banks of the Ewaso Narok River. After check-in and lunch you head out on your first game drive in this private wilderness, known for wild dogs, leopards, lions and elephants.

Main Destination:

Laikipia Plateau

Best Time To Visit July to September (Little rain)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Laikipia Plateau

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Laikipia Plateau

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wild Dog Tracking and Walking Safari in Laikipia

Laikipia Wilderness Camp offers a range of activities every day, and you choose what suits you best. Set out early to track African wild dogs, one of Africa's rarest predators, then return for brunch. In the afternoon join a guided walking safari through the bush and along the river, learning about tracks and plants, or try swimming in the river, fishing or mountain biking. Evenings end with dinner under the stars at camp.

Main Destination:

Laikipia Plateau

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Laikipia Plateau

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Laikipia Wilderness

Enjoy another full day in Laikipia, combining morning and evening game drives with relaxed time at camp. The area is home to reticulated giraffes, Grevy's zebras, elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs, plus a rich variety of birds. Optional activities include bush meals, mini-rapid rafting, fishing and fly camping under the stars. Your guides tailor each day to your interests, so no two days are the same.

Main Destination:

Laikipia Plateau

Activities:

• Morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Laikipia Plateau

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy

After breakfast you are transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Ol Seki airstrip in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the famous Maasai Mara. Your guide welcomes you and takes you to Saruni Basecamp Wilderness, a comfortable eco-camp. After lunch you head out on an afternoon game drive in the conservancy, where limited vehicles mean intimate sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and large herds of plains game.

Main Destination:

Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)

Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Basecamp Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives, Walking Safari and Maasai Story-Telling

Spend a full day exploring the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, which has one of the highest densities of lions in Africa. Choose from morning and afternoon game drives, a guided walking safari with Maasai guides, picnics, bush meals and sundowners overlooking the plains. In the evening, gather around the fire for tribal story-telling and conversations about Maasai life and conservation in the area. Overnight at Saruni Basecamp Wilderness.

Main Destination:

Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)

Activities:

• Morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Basecamp Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight to Nairobi and Departure

Enjoy a final early game drive and breakfast before transferring to Ol Seki airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, where your guide welcomes you. Depending on your departure time, you are either transferred directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or your driver remains at your disposal until it is time to leave. We hope your Kenyan journey has been extraordinary and that you return home with unforgettable memories.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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