The Out Of Africa Safari Kenya
This safari offers an incredible journey into the more remote parts of Samburu and the Mara, and includes unique lodges with great character inspired by travellers of old. Flying between the reserves makes light work of the distances and enables you to spend more time game viewing in the reserves.
On arrival in Kenya you will stay in Giraffe Manor which is thirty minutes from the centre of Nairobi and surrounded by 140 acres of its own park and forest. Here you can feed and photograph giraffes at close range. During your stay in Nairobi, we can pre-book some
Tours and Excursions?
The next stop is the delightful Elephant Bedroom Camp in Samburu. It is a small and exclusive camp of 12 luxury tents - all furnished in rustic African style. Herds of elephants, prides of lions or the solitary leopard amongst other animals are close by, providing excellent game viewing. Samburu is in the North of Kenya is home to the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo), here you will also find the rarer species such as the Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and Blue Legged Somali Ostrich, species rarely seen elsewhere in East Africa. The Ewaso Nyiro River runs through the heart of the reserve offering a perfect watering hole, this is where 'The Secret Lives of Elephants' was filmed and a paradise for those searching for a variety of game in stunning surroundings.
Onto the Masai Mara for three nights at Ol Seki Mara Camp.Ol Seki Mara Camp is located in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy away from the hustle of mass tourism. The camp overlooks the Isupukiai River north of the Masai Mara Game Reserve where guests can enjoy big 5 game viewing in a truly isolated safari experience. The recently refurbished bedroom tents are uniquely designed and remain completely hidden from the next, providing every client with the total privacy and seclusion.
DAY 1 DAILY HEATHROW - NAIROBIFly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
DAY 2 NAIROBIOn arrival transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure. The Giraffe Manor is an elegant, personally hosted small and exclusive hotel, famous for its resident herd of giraffes.
Overnight: Giraffe ManorOptional: Nairobi Tours and ExcursionsDAY 3 SAMBURUFly by light aircraft to Samburu National Reserve (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). After lunch at the Camp enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Elephant Bedroom Camp has twelve tents set on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River.
Overnight: Elephant BedroomDAY 4 SAMBURUEarly morning and late afternoon game drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this arid, yet beautiful part of Kenya.
Overnight: Elephant BedroomDAY 5 MASAI MARAFly by light aircraft to Masai Mara Game Reserve (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes). Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the reserve which is the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem. At Ol Seki Mara, there are six Nina Tents. Each tent is luxurious and boasts simple modern architecture.
Overnight: Ol Seki MaraDAY 6 MASAI MARATake an early morning
Balloon Flight over the Masai Mara, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast
(optional extra) or a game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Ol Seki MaraDAY 7 MASAI MARAEarly morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Ol Seki MaraDAY 8 EXTENSION OR HEATHROWFly by light aircraft to Nairobi (approximately 1 hour). Proceed with your chosen extension or return to Heathrow.
Offer details
Out Of Africa safaris include a 6 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
Our favourite staying in some beautiful camps and the famous Giraffe Manor.