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9 Days Kenya Fly-in Safari Samburu Masai Mara Naboisho Conservancy: Experience the vast expanses of true wilderness and perhaps some of the best game viewing areas on the African continent on our 9-day safari.
This luxury trip combines three of the most popular travel regions in Kenya – Samburu in the Northern frontier of Kenya (Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy), Masai Mara Game Reserve in the southwest of Kenya and Mara Naboisho Conservancy – a private conservancy located adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Begin the trip from Nairobi with a flight to the magnificent Samburu wilderness in the northern frontier of Kenya to Sarara Camp. Sarara is a luxurious tented camp found within the lands of the Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust an 85,000-acre area in the remote northern reaches of Laikipia known as the Matthews Range.
A stay at Sarara is more about activities and cultural interactions than intensive game viewing. The property offers a huge range of activities including nature walks, game drives, birding animal hide, Samburu village visits, horseback riding, private massages, yoga and singing wells (dry season only, January to March and July to October).
After 3 nights at Sarara camp, we fly to Masai Mara Game Reserve. We stay at Rekero Camp, a charming, authentic seasonal safari camp situated inside the Masa Mara Game Reserve on the Talek River. The position is ideal to spot the teeming wildlife, such as wildebeest and zebra, as they migrate on their annual journey across crocodile-infested waters.
The camp has been known to be surrounded by wildebeest and there are three regular river crossing points in the area. Species you can look forward to seeing include lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, occasional rare black rhino, and hippo. Look out for the superb bird life or visit the local Masai communities to learn about local traditions and cultures.
After two nights at Rekero camp, we transfer with a game drive en route to the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy and spend 3 nights at Naboisho Camp. Naboisho Camp offers spectacular game viewing, from the herds of antelope that dot the plains of this wilderness corridor throughout the year to the high concentrations of predators, including lion and cheetah.
But the real magic of Naboisho Camp is its sheer exclusivity – you’ll experience a level of safari solitude and serenity simply unheard of in the busy Serengeti and Masai Mara reserves. With just nine spacious tented suites, Naboisho is an intimate and elegant safari camp that balances your wilderness experience with discreet creature comforts.
Even better, Naboisho Camp offers the options of fly camping, walking safaris, horse riding and night drives – activities not commonly available in most national parks. If you have a truly adventurous spirit, don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the African bush.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Samburu, Mathews Range, Northern Kenya. Overnight at Sarara Camp
Day 2: Explore Samburu, Mathews Range, Northern Kenya. Overnight at Sarara Camp
Day 3: Explore Samburu, Mathews Range, Northern Kenya. Overnight at Sarara Camp
Day 4: Samburu – Fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Overnight at Rekero
Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve. Overnight at Rekero Camp
Day 6: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve – transfer to Naboisho Conservancy. Overnight at Naboisho Camp
Day 7: Explore Maasai Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Overnight at Naboisho Camp
Day 8: Explore Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Overnight at Naboisho Camp
Day 9: Mara Naboisho Conservancy – Fly to Nairobi
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Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Samburu (Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy)
After breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, we transfer you to Wilson airport and connect you with your flight to Samburu. Your flight lands in Kalama Airstrip (Northern Samburu) where your private guide awaits to drive you to camp (approximately. 1.5 hour drive).
Meet the management team and get settled in your spacious tented suite overlooking the watering hole. Take lunch followed by a dip in the infinity pool, or soak up the views of Mathew’s mountain range from your private veranda. Enjoy afternoon tea and stretch out your legs on an easy nature walk with a Samburu guide.
Then head out on an evening game drive to discover the nocturnal creatures of the bush. Back at camp, dine under a star-studded sky.
Overnight Accommodation: Sarara Camp
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
Wake up to coffee or tea on your veranda as you watch the morning light illuminate the valley. During the dry season, set off on a guided walk to the Samburu’s famous singing wells and witness the fascinating tribal tradition that gave the lodge its name, which translates to “meeting place.”
Return to camp and relax by the pool, or join Samburu women in the shade of a tree for a lesson in local beading techniques before lunch. This afternoon, unwind with a soothing massage (additional cost applies) or enjoy quiet time at the camp.
Take a private tour of the Namunyuk Wildlife Conservancy headquarters and get an inside look at its anti-poaching activities and other community and conservation programs. Later, ride in a safari vehicle back to the singing wells and witness its fascinating display of humans and wildlife coexisting.
Tonight, gather around a bonfire for a barbecued bush dinner hosted by a Samburu guide.
Overnight Accommodation: Sarara Camp
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Explore Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
Greet the day with a sunrise yoga session (additional cost applies) or a morning hike in the mountains. Or go on an early game drive with a stop for breakfast in a secret spot in the bush, followed by a visit to Africa’s first community-owned elephant orphanage (additional cost applies).
Return to camp for lunch, then walk down to the nearby river and natural rock pool. Enjoy afternoon tea, then glimpse the local way of life on a guided visit to a Samburu home. Venture into the bush on a late afternoon game drive, and watch for elephants, leopards, reticulated giraffes, lesser and greater kudus, and hyenas.
Along the way, take a break for sundowner cocktails. Later, savour a candlelit dinner on the deck—and don’t be surprised at the sight of elephants gathering to drink at the watering hole below.
Overnight Accommodation: Sarara Camp
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Namunyak – Fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning walk down to the stables to visit orphaned horses that are rehabilitated here before being released back into the wild. For a different perspective of the wilderness, set off on a guided horseback safari.
Enjoy breakfast at camp before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival at Ol Kiombo airstrip, a driver guide will meet you and transfer you to Rekero Camp with an en-route game drive.
After check-in‚ settle in for lunch in your serene surroundings. Afterwards‚ enjoy an afternoon of game-viewing throughout Masai Mara Game Reserve where you might chance on all the Big Five in one go.
Else‚ spend the afternoon watching river crossings right from the deck or sprawled on your private veranda with spectacular views of wildlife. Afterwards‚ return to the camp to freshen up. A night game drive to explore nocturnal life is another exciting way to explore the conservancy.
Overnight Accommodation: Rekero Camp
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a delicious breakfast‚ head out for a morning of a game-viewing drive across the plains of the Masai Mara. Return to the camp for lunch and relaxation. In the late afternoon‚ enjoy another round of game-viewing drive.
Alternatively‚ head out with a picnic lunch and spend the day exploring the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Return to the Camp to freshen up.
Overnight Accommodation: Rekero Camp
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6, 7 & 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Transfer by road to Naboisho Conservancy
After a delicious breakfast‚ we transfer to Naboisho Camp – a small camp with just eight tented rooms, located in the game-rich Naboisho Conservancy area adjacent to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
For the next 3 days, you will explore the Mara Naboisho Conservancy on foot, keep your eyes peeled on a night drive or spend an unforgettable night camping in the bush for a real safari adventure. With 266 species of birds to spot, there are also ample bird-watching opportunities.
Naboisho Camp is an intimate and elegant safari camp that balances your wilderness experience with discreet creature comforts. Even better, At Naboisho, you will go on walking safaris to study the savannah up close, drive off-road in search of a lioness and her cubs, take night drives to spot wildlife that only appears after dark, picnic in the wilderness and even organize fly camping trips.
Overnight Accommodation: Naboisho Camp
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 9: Naboisho Conservancy – Fly to Nairobi
Wake up for an early morning game drive and later return to the camp for breakfast. Later on, you will be transferred to the airstrip to catch a scheduled flight back to Nairobi. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your residence/ Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast}
Safari Itinerary in Detail
9 Days Kenya Fly-in Safari Samburu Masai Mara Naboisho Conservancy Prices Include;
Limited laundry service + 2 Shared Game drives per day + Soft drinks, beer, non-premium wine + Arrival and departure airport transfers + All applicable Game Park & Conservancy fees + All Airstrip transfers in Samburu & Masai Mara + Guided walks, hiking, and fly camping at Sarara Camp + Night drives at Sarara Camp & Naboisho Conservancy + Flights (Nairobi – Samburu, Samburu – Masai Mara, Masai Mara – Nairobi) & Full board accommodation at Sarara Camp, Rekero Camp & Naboisho Camp
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 6 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2024 | 31st December 2024 | Request for Rates | Request for Rates |
9 Days Kenya Fly-in Safari Samburu Masai Mara Naboisho Conservancy Prices Exclude;
* International Airfare
* A visit to a Masai/ Samburu Village
* Cost of obtaining passport and visa
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 470 US Dollars)
* Personal expenses such as travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary