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Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met airside by an Alluring Africa representative who will assist you through immigration formalities, baggage collection, through customs to the exit. From here, you will take the hotel shuttle to Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Hotel, where you will stay for one night.
*While we do our best to expedite through customs, if the airport requires, you may have to enter into the standard line. However, you will still be assisted throughout.
Location:
LocationNairobi
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled charter flight to Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. Upon arrival, you will be met by a camp vehicle and transferred to Sarara Treehouses, where you will stay for three nights.
Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
The Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy is an area of 850,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the Mathews Range. The savanna plains and lush mountain slopes are home to elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, wild dog and kudu in ever increasing numbers. This remote and dramatic landscape is also home to the local Samburu people whose age-old traditions, including the famous ‘singing wells’ are as much a part of the fabric of this land as the wildlife.
Location:
LocationNamunyak Wildlife Conservancy
Accommodation:
Accommodation Sarara Treehouses
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Accommodation Type Campsite
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Sarara Treehouses.
The emphasis at Sarara is on walking safaris or walking with camels but game drives are also available. It is also possible to arrange walks with fly camping at night. A unique experience of watching the local cattlemen at the singing wells is not to be missed.
Cutting through the reserve, the Uaso Nyiro River lures a large population of animals to the lush park and its banks are a hive of activity. An abundance of wily Nile crocodile can also be found in the river’s waters. Kaleidoscopic birdlife is as prolific as the wildlife in Samburu National Reserve and the reserve is home to over 350 different species of birds, including vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. Deriving its name from the Samburu people of Kenya, who have inhabited the area for many years, Samburu National Park was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness. Their story gained popularity due to the bestselling book and award-winning movie “Born Free”.
CULTURAL IMMERSION: The Samburu are nomadic pastoralists and follow patterns of rainfall, seeking out lush pastures and water for their cattle, camels, goats and sheep. Clad in a striking red cloth wrapped like a skirt and a white sash, the traditional dress of the Samburu tribe is embellished with vibrant beaded earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces. The colourful, decorative jewellery reveals and represents the status of the wearer. A significant and essential part of their culture is the art of dancing.
FLY CAMPING: Hike along the banks of the river until the dusk sets and then enjoy an al fresco dinner around a blazing campfire in a comfortable fly camp before settling into your sleeping bag for the night. Fall asleep slowly as you gaze onto a kaleidoscope of constellations in the velvety dark sky. As you are falling into your slumber, savor the tranquil hush of the serene surroundings of your fly camp. Listen out for stealthy rustles, the alarm calls of the antelope, the grunts and calls of the predators and the rumble of elephants roused from their sleep. Samburu’s sweeping savanna and lush forests make for magnificent big game country. All the best known predator species reside here and it is a refuge for the rare wild dog and enormous herd of elephants. This is a stunning destination to see an abundance of incredible wildlife that you won’t see on other reserves in Kenya.
RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY: Samburu is famed for its impressive elephant population. Go on game drives in search of these magnificent animals and for real enthusiasts a visit to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is an absolute must! Situated in the remote Mathews Range among Kenya’s second larger elephant population, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary takes in orphaned and abandoned elephant calves with an aim to rehabilitate them for release back in the wild. The elephants are released back to herds near the Sanctuary so their progress and safety can be closely monitored. A visit to the Sanctuary allows you to have first-hand insight into the expanding grassroots movement of community-driven conservation across northern Kenya and will be an excellent addition to your safari. A donation of US per person per visit is payable direct upon arrival.
Location:
LocationNamunyak Wildlife Conservancy
Accommodation:
Accommodation Sarara Treehouses
Type:
Accommodation Type Campsite
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
After a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip by a camp vehicle for your private charter flight to Governors’ Mugie House, where you will stay for two nights.
Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Governors’ Mugie House is the latest addition to the Governors’ Camp Collection, and perfectly combines with our other properties, expanding an already diverse array of wildlife locations and activities. The location is Mugie Conservancy, a private wildlife conservancy in Laikipia of almost 50’000 acres hosting an array of impactful community and conservation programs.
Mugie Conservancy is at the forefront of modern conservation models, operating as a low-impact cattle ranch alongside preserving the delicate eco-systems. Cutting edge community grazing and livestock trading programs have engaged the local community as stakeholders in the protection and conservation of Mugie. Also supporting wildlife research by Cheetah and Wild Dog Project and Lion Landscapes, Mugie Conservancy is a successful 21st century model of profitable conservation.
Location:
LocationMugie Wildlife Conservancy
Accommodation:
Accommodation Governors’ Mugie
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Enjoy one full day of game viewing activities at Governors’ Mugie House.
Set out around a hill in the heart of Mugie conservancy, each stone-cottage enjoys sweeping views over the Laikipia plains or the colorful gardens. The interior design brings eye-catching colors and patterns to an airy and expansive landscape, creating the perfect welcoming nature retreat.
Day & Night Game Drive
Traditional shared game drives with a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced guide are available daily, in our specially-designed vehicles. Explore the varying landscape of Mugie, from the dam to olive tree forests and acacia scrubland, host to a wealth of diverse wildlife, including northern endemic species Grevy’s Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Reticulate Giraffe and Gerenuk.
Waterhole Hide
A hide has been set up near the waterhole in front of Mugie House. Take some drinks and snacks and while away a few hours watching the numerous visitors passing by, from an up-close angle.
Mugie Dam
The third largest private dam in Kenya, Mugie Dam in the heart of the conservancy is a water source for the abundant animals and birdlife, and a few hours hours can easily be passed here watching the wildlife pageantry. Bring a fishing rod and a cooler of refreshing drinks and while some time away at the dam’s edge trying to catch tilapia and catfish.
Guided Bush Walks
Get up close with nature on a foot safari and experience the untamed beauty of the Laikipia region. Being out of a car will allow you to get down to the same level as the wildlife and the smaller creatures that inhabit this incredible ecosystem. Learn all about them and their importance from your guide.
Tala The Giraffe
At just a few days old, Tala was brought to Mugie Conservancy by a local herder after she began following his herd of goats. She was cared for by Margaret, who quickly became her surrogate mother. Now four years old, she wanders freely within the conservancy, but often returns to her chosen ‘home’ at the Head Quarters – where the staff are quite accustomed to being overseen by this towering presence!
Location:
LocationMugie Wildlife Conservancy
Accommodation:
Accommodation Governors’ Mugie
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
After a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip by a camp vehicle for your scheduled charter flight to Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, you will be met by a camp vehicle and transferred to Serian’s Nkorombo Camp, where you will stay for three nights.
Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Nkorombo is Serian’s tented mobile camp, set on a private riverside site in the Masai Mara Reserve. This snug little setup is chock-full of character with a view over the rushing Mara River, bursting with laughing hippo and languorous crocodile. Nkorombo is low-key and tranquil, nestled among a stand of wild olive and orange croton, next to a lively salt lick that regularly features black rhino, and lion and leopard on the lookout for kill… There is an abundance of prey in this area, and it’s the perfect spot for spectacular game viewing.
Set in a private campsite in the Masai Mara Reserve, 5 traditional Selous-style tents are dotted along the bank of the Mara River. Each has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and bucket shower, with 24hr electricity powered by generator. A mobile tented camp in true traditional style. En famille dining in our stylish mess tent, or shaded by Orange Croton bushes on the riverbank. Just round the river-bend is one of the wildebeest river-crossing points – a prime spot between July and November. You stay includes exclusive use of 4WD Safari vehicle and dedicated guide and spotter. There is no Wi-Fi available.
Location:
LocationMasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Serian’s Nkorombo
Type:
Accommodation Type Mobile Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy two full days in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
The cornerstone of a safari experience at Serian is that each group has their own open-top safari vehicle, and their own dedicated guide and spotter. The freedom this grants you is key to getting the most out of your stay: go where the day takes you, be it a full day out with a picnic in the wilderness, or a lazy siesta back in camp before that ice-cold sundowner. Guides have an intimate familiarity with the landscape, and will translate and render it until you see it through their eyes.
Go where the day takes you, be it a full day out with a picnic lunch in the wilderness, or a lazy siesta back in camp before that ice-cold sundowner! As the setting sun draws the day to a close, head back to camp and join us round the campfire – the perfect gathering spot to share a pre-dinner drink and stories of the dwindling day.
Location:
LocationMasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Serian’s Nkorombo
Type:
Accommodation Type Mobile Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled charter flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
Location:
LocationMasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Serian’s Nkorombo
Type:
Accommodation Type Mobile Camp
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
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