Luxury Safari · Fly-In
A seamless, all-fly-in circuit through four of Kenya's most distinct landscapes — no long road transfers, ever.
SAMBURU · OL PEJETA · MASAI MARA · TSAVO WEST
A seamless blend of luxury, wildlife, and culture across four of Kenya's most distinct landscapes, moved between entirely by light aircraft.
The route opens with the arid drama of Samburu, home to species you won't find further south, then continues to Ol Pejeta, a conservancy doing serious rhino conservation work alongside excellent Big Five viewing. From there it's south to the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara, and finally the volcanic wilds of Tsavo West to close — Kenya's best, delivered without a single long road transfer.
This is a route for travellers who want maximum ground time and minimum time spent watching the country go by from a car window.
Day by day
Private airport pickup and transfer to your luxury hotel, followed by a safari briefing and time to settle in.
Depending on your arrival time, optional excursions are available — the Giraffe Centre or the Karen Blixen Museum. Suggested accommodation: Emara Ole Sereni or equivalent.
A morning flight to the Samburu airstrip, with a game drive en route to your luxury riverside camp.
An afternoon game drive introduces the region's signature species — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and elephant. Suggested accommodation: Samburu Intrepids or equivalent.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River, with an optional visit to a Samburu cultural village.
Sundowners by the river, or a bush dinner under the stars, close the day.
A scenic 2–3 hour drive via Nanyuki to your luxury lodge inside the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
An afternoon game drive brings good chances at the Big Five, plus chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Suggested accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or equivalent.
A full day of game drives and a visit to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, with an optional guided walking safari or night drive.
A flight south to the legendary Masai Mara, with an afternoon game drive through one of Africa's richest ecosystems.
Lion prides, cheetah, leopard, and, in season (Jul–Oct), the Great Migration herds are all in play. Suggested accommodation: Mara Intrepids or equivalent.
An optional hot air balloon safari with a champagne breakfast opens the day, followed by a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
An evening cultural visit to a Maasai village closes it out.
A morning flight to Tsavo West, with an afternoon game drive taking in Mzima Springs and the Shetani lava flows.
Red elephants, the rare lesser kudu, and dramatic volcanic backdrops are all part of the landscape here. Suggested accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or equivalent.
Morning and afternoon game drives, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro from your luxury camp on a clear day.
Optional bush walks or spa treatments are available for a slower afternoon.
Breakfast and a final morning game drive, then a flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight — or an extra hotel night for late departures.
International flights should depart after 4pm.
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