Kenya | Plains of the Masai
 The Colours and beauty of the Massai |
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8 days / 7 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Nairobi | 1 |
| Samburu | 3 |
| Masai Mara | 3 |
Day 01 Arrive Nairobi
A personal welcome by A&K to the safari capital of Kenya. This evening visit the home/gallery of a local Nairobi artist to view their works over a glass of wine. Continue to Talisman for dinner (D).
House of Waine or Ngong House
Day 02 Nairobi – Samburu
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight north to the Samburu National Reserve. On arrival transfer to Larsens, your small, luxurious, tented camp set in lush lawns on the bank of the Uaso Nyiro. This afternoon enjoy a game drive through the park (B,L,D).
Larsens Tented Camp
Days 03 – 04 Samburu
Over the next two days explore the Samburu National Reserve, situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River in the dry northern reaches of Kenya. The presence of the river - and its shady trees - attracts plenty of wildlife: giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck and zebra from the surrounding savannah plains trek to the water to drink. Lion, leopard and cheetah are also quite easy to spot, thanks in part to the lack of grass cover. Samburu is also home to large herds of elephants, and the reserve is well known for providing the opportunity to see wildlife that only lives in the dry north of Kenya. For birders, around 365 species have been recorded and the river area is particularly rewarding. There are birds and vervet monkeys everywhere and dik diks wander freely around the camp. From the animal viewing platform in the trees you can also scan the vast Samburu plain (B,L,D).
Larsens Tented Camp
Day 05 Samburu – Masai Mara
Fly south to the endless plains of the famous Masai Mara. The wide open spaces lend themselves to game viewing, which is why this reserve is one of the most well regarded for wildlife in all of Africa. This afternoon take a game drive in a specially adapted 4WD vehicle. Prepare to be amazed. This evening relax on your verandah with its unique view of the Mara plains and watch the many wild animals that come to the waterhole (B,L,D).
Saruni Camp
Days 06 – 07 Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is a photographer’s dream with lion, elephant, buffalo, cheetah and the graceful Maasai giraffe all resident. Spend the next two days on safari with morning and afternoon game viewing activities. The vast rolling hills of the Masai Mara make spotting game a little easier, with lion, cheetah and elephant all resident in the area. Whilst staying at Saruni you will also have to opportunity to visit Maasai villages and homes to see how they live, why they protect the environment and in what way they are different from the other African tribes (B,L,D).
Saruni Camp
Day 08 Masai Mara – Nairobi
This morning depart the Masai Mara and fly back to Nairobi where you say Kwaheri (good-bye) to Kenya (B)
Optional Extensions
As well as exploring the accommodation options outlined in this itinerary, you can combine your journey with one of A&K’s fantastic Africa extensions: Chyulu Hills Extension in Kenya, Alfajiri Beach Extension or Hemingways Beach Extensions in Kenya or the Gorillas of Bwindi in Uganda or Gorillas of Rwanda.
Painters, sculpters and jewellery designers
Nairobi is home to incredible artists who live and work in the leafy suburb of Karen. Painters, sculptors and jewellery designers take inspiration from Kenya’s beautiful wildlife and cultural riches to create fabulous art. Meet an artist in their home/gallery and view their works over a glass of wine followed by dinner at Talisman restaurant, a favourite amongst the locals.
Ol Donyo Wuas
Ol Donyo Wuas lies in the foothills of the Chyulu Range and consists of seven individual cottages built with local materials. Each has its own verandah and unspoiled views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is only 55 kms away. All cottages have ensuite bathrooms and solar powered lighting. Each morning you are awoken with a cup of tea or coffee, and as the early morning sun glistens on the peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you head out either on horseback, on foot or in one of our specially converted open top Land Rovers to view the wildlife.
