The Intrepids Flying Safari
This safari offers the most adventurous and luxurious way to explore two of Africa's greatest wilderness areas, whilst staying in some of the most exclusive camps.
The Samburu Game Reserve, is a dramatic and rugged landscape which is truly rewarding. A stay at Samburu Intrepids Club guarantees close encounters with Samburu's animals, including elephants, leopards and Samburu's famous 'big five'.
Mara Intrepids Club sits above a sweeping bend in the Talek River, at the confluence of the Masai Mara's four game-viewing areas, this club enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the world's best-known wilderness.
DAY 1 DAILY HEATHROW-NAIROBIFly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
DAY 2 NAIROBIOn arrival transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions (book and pay locally). Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel.
DAY 3 SAMBURUFly to the Samburu National Reserve (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) and transfer to your lodge for lunch. Samburu Intrepids Club looks out over riverbanks where herds of elephants, buffaloes and zebras come daily to drink, together with the rarer species of reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx and long-necked gerenuk antelope. A late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Samburu Intrepids Club.
DAY 4 SAMBURUEarly morning and late afternoon game drives. Relax by the pool or camel and walking safaris can be arranged (book and pay locally). Overnight: Samburu Intrepids Club.
DAY 5 SAMBURUEarly morning and late afternoon game drives. Relax by the pool or camel and walking safaris can be arranged (book and pay locally). Overnight: Samburu Intrepids Club.
DAY 6 MASAI MARATransfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara (approximately 45 minutes). An afternoon game drive. Mara Intrepids Club sits above a sweeping bend in the Talek River. Overnight
Mara Intrepids Club.DAY 7 MASAI MARAAn early morning balloon flight, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Time to relax by the pool before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight
Mara Intrepids Club. (b,l,d)
DAY 8 MASAI MARAAn early morning balloon flight, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Time to relax by the pool before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight
Mara Intrepids Club.
DAY 9 EXTENSION OR HEATHROWLight aircraft flight to Nairobi (approximately 1 hour), then proceed with your chosen extension or return to Heathrow.
Offer details
Intrepids Flying Safari includes a 7 night safari on a full board basis, return flights, transfers, taxes and park entry fees. Why not twin this with a beach holiday to Zanzibar or a beach holiday to Kenya.
Our opinion
This safari offers the most adventurous and luxurious way to explore two of Africa's greatest wilderness areas, whilst staying in some of the most exclusive camps.