Detailed Itinerary
Nairobi (Optional)
Stay at Hemingways Nairobi
Set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, Hemingways Nairobi is an exclusive boutique hotel far from the bustle of central Nairobi. An allsuite property providing full butler service, gourmet restaurant, a brasserie and a bar, it is perfectly placed for trips to Nairobi National Park and the capital. Hemingways Nairobi has a sophisticated and tranquil ambiance. Each of the 45 suites is a generous size, all with walk-in dressing rooms and a terrace with magnificent views of the Ngong Hills.
ABOUT THE HOTEL
- Plantation-style boutique hotel with the Ngong Hills in the distance
- 45 suites all lined with hand cut Italian marble, walk-in wardrobe, double vanity, separate toilet, bath and shower and a terrace
- Personal butler service for every guest
- Spa makes use of sacred rituals to cleanse and reinvigorate
- Contemporary modern cuisine usinlocally sourced artisan producers anaccompanied by the finest selection of wines
Meru National Park
Stay at Elsa’s Kopje
Meru National Park, wild and remote, lies 10km north of the equator between Mount Kenya
and the Nyambeni Mountains, 350km from Nairobi. Meru forms part of a larger conservation
area covering 370,000 acres including the adjoining Kora, Rahole and Bisanadi Reserves.
The park also incorporates an 84km2 rhino sanctuary, making Meru one of the prime
destinations to see rhino in their natural habitat. The birdlife is extraordinarily colourful and
abundant with over 400 species of birds.
Rugged and remote, Meru National Park was rescued from oblivion thanks to Elsa’s Kopje,
an environmental award-winning, boutique lodge. Visitors get the whole place to themselves:
all 870 km2 of it, including a thriving rhino sanctuary inside the Park. Famous for large
elephant herds, lion and birdlife, and more diversity of animal species than any other park
in East Africa. Activities include nature walks, fishing in the streams, game drives to Kora
and Bisanadi National Reserves, and evening game drives back to camp.
Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, Elsa’s Kopje is sculpted into Mughwango
Hill, above the site of George Adamson’s original camp where he raised and released
orphan lions, long before conservation became fashionable. Each cottage is crafted round
the rocks, with a large bedroom, open sitting room, veranda, rock-hewn bathroom, and
breathtaking views.
About the Lodge
- 6 spacious en suite Cottages ~ 5 doubles and 1 twin
- 3 Honeymoon Cottages ~ 2 spacious ensuite doubles with a private decks and outside baths; 1 large triple-level cottage with private sitting room, double ensuite bedroom & a private deck
- 1 Family Cottage ~ 2 ensuite bedrooms, (1 double, 1 twin), sitting room, and a large private veranda.
- Private House ~ 1 double and 1 twin room (both ensuite), shared sitting room, dining room, veranda and private pool.
- Infinity swimming pool, massage
- Infinity pool, massage, Wi-Fi
- Gold level eco-rating and an Andrew Harper Grand Award Winner
Highlights & Included Activities
- 215,000 acre National Park
- 360º views, from Mt Kenya & Nyambeni Hills to the eastern plains
- Rhino sanctuary, large elephant herds and the diversity in species.
- Bush breakfasts, picnics and evening sundowners
- Day and evening game drives in custom designed open sided 4WD game viewing vehicles
- Guided bush walks with experienced resident guides
- Day excursions to the Tana River
- Line-fishing in spring fed streams
- Resident Gold, Silver and Bronze KPSGA certified guides.
Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia
Stay at Loisaba tented camp
Loisaba Conservancy is outstandingly beautiful, its abundant wildlife is truly wild and its
accommodation is comfortable beyond measure.
Loisaba is made for adventure: guests enjoy complete freedom to choose how they spend
their time so the only barrier is your own imagination. Trek through the bush with camels,
mountain bike down the escarpment, raft, horseback-ride or drive through the wild canyons
of the two great rivers that span the vast property.
Loisaba is immense: bigger than ten of the world’s fully-fledged nations. You could take
months exploring this land and never encounter the same view twice. We can assure you that
you will not bump into anyone else and you will see the most extraordinary natural wonders
- spectacular animal life that is wild, free and exhilarating to observe and a kaleidoscopic
variety of birds, both endemic and migratory.
Perched on the edge of an escarpment with unhindered views across the Laikipia plains
to Mt Kenya, Loisaba Tented Camp is the ultimate blend of sophistication and nature. A
main bar, lounge and dining area with chic Africana décor, and a tantalizing infinity pool are
designed to maximize on the expansive views.
About the Camp
- Loisaba Tented Camp is perched in the edge of a 500ft escarpment.
- 6 ensuite tented rooms (3 double, 3 convertible twin/double)
- 3 family combinations, comprising of a double tent and convertible twin double tent adjoined by walkway
- Main lounge, dining room and swimming pool
- Separate private swimming pool enjoyed by 3 tents.
- Free WiFi available in public areas and rooms
- State of the art solar-power system
Highlights & Included Activities
- Breathtaking and unhindered views to Mt Kenya
- Gameviewing within a private 56’000 acre wildlife conservancy
- Guided bush walks
- Cultural experiences at Samburu village
- Visits to the sniffer dogs and the anti-poaching team (donation to conservation efforts required)
- Loisaba is one of the best places to see wild dog
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Stay at Sand River Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is famous for its astounding numbers of wildlife. With both resident and transient populations of lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, elephant, to name a few, as well as over 450 bird species, the vast fertile plains are dense with game. The area has been classified among the “Seven Wonders of the World” due to the extraordinary annual migration from July to November when over 1.3 million wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara in search of greener pastures.
Located on the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border. Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, the Camp replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920’s. The interior fixtures and furnishings mirror this period perfectly, reminding all who visit of those countless Hollywood movies that have paid homage to a classic era of African adventure.
About the Camp
- 16-tented rooms divided into two separate but adjoining accommodation areas (split into 10/6)
- A 2-bedroom en suite family tent with private lounge
- Enclosed tents including eco-friendly
- woven strand bamboo floor adorned with throw carpets
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms
Highlights & Included Activities
- Surrounded by abundant game and lies on the northerly route of the spectacular Annual Migration.
- Resident experienced wildlife guides, Silver and Bronze level KPGSA certified.
- Bush breakfasts, picnics and evening sundowners
- Day gamedrives in custom designed game viewing vehicles
- Guided bush walks with resident guides
Nairobi - Departure
Enjoy a morning game drive or relax at camp. After lunch your SkySafari flight will take you back to Wilson Airport. You will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; before arriving there we will stop at one of Nairobi’s gourmet restaurants where dinner will be served. You will arrive at the airport in time for your outbound flight.
