9 Days Luxury Bush Safari – Laikipia, Mount Kenya & Maasai Mara

Overview

• Luxury hotel stay in Nairobi
• Exclusive wildlife experiences in Laikipia
• Three nights exploring Laikipia's wilderness
• Scenic journey to the Mount Kenya region
• Luxury mountain lodge experience
• Two days of wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara
• Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
• Optional guided nature walks and cultural experiences
• Optional hot-air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara
• Private safari vehicle and optional domestic flights

1. Day1
   Arrival in Nairobi

   Arrive in Nairobi and meet your representative for a private transfer to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your journey or enjoying the hotel's facilities.
   Depending on your arrival time, optional activities may include visiting the Giraffe Centre, exploring the Karen area or enjoying a fine-dining experience.

   Meals: Depending on arrival time and hotel package. Stay: Luxury Nairobi Hotel

2. Day2
   Nairobi – Laikipia

   After breakfast, travel north towards Laikipia through Kenya's scenic countryside and highlands. A domestic flight may be arranged to reduce road travel, depending on the chosen conservancy and available airstrips.
   On arrival, transfer to your luxury accommodation and settle into the wilderness surroundings. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive or relax at the lodge.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Luxury Laikipia Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

3. Day3
   Explore Laikipia

   Spend a full day exploring Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives. Discover its open grasslands, seasonal wetlands and wildlife-rich areas with your experienced safari guide.
   Watch for elephants moving through the swamps, search for predators and enjoy opportunities for wildlife photography. Between drives, relax at your lodge and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Luxury Laikipia Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

4. Day4
   Full Day in Laikipia

   Enjoy another day in the bush, allowing time to explore the conservancy without rushing between destinations.
   Choose from available guided wildlife drives, nature walks, photography, birdwatching or cultural experiences. Between activities, relax at your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Luxury Laikipia Safari Lodge or Tented Camp

5. Day5
   Laikipia – Mount Kenya

   After breakfast, depart Laikipia for the Mount Kenya region. Enjoy scenic views as the landscape changes to forested slopes, lush foothills and agricultural countryside.
   Check in at your luxury lodge and relax in the mountain surroundings. Depending on your location and arrival time, optional activities may include guided nature walks, birdwatching, scenic viewpoints or visits to nearby coffee and tea-growing areas.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, subject to package Stay: Luxury Mount Kenya Lodge

6. Day6
   Mount Kenya – Maasai Mara

   After breakfast, travel towards the Maasai Mara. A domestic flight may be the preferred luxury option, subject to suitable routing, availability and transfers to the departure airstrip.
   On arrival, meet your safari guide and transfer to your luxury camp. If time permits, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the Mara's rolling grasslands, looking for elephants, giraffes, lions and other wildlife.

   Meals: According to the selected accommodation package. Stay: Mount Kenya – Maasai Mara

7. Day7
   Full Day in the Maasai Mara

   Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is often active and the light is excellent for photography.
   Explore different areas of the reserve with your guide, searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs and other wildlife. Enjoy meals at camp or arrange a picnic in an authorised location.
   Optional experiences include a hot-air balloon safari or a cultural visit, depending on availability and your preferences.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Luxury Maasai Mara Lodge or Tented Camp

8. Day8
   Another Day in the Maasai Mara

   Enjoy another full day of safari with morning and afternoon game drives tailored to wildlife movements and your interests.
   Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras associated with the Great Migration. The reserve also offers opportunities to search for resident predators and other plains wildlife.
   Return to camp for a relaxed final evening, enjoying dinner and the atmosphere of the African bush.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where included in the package. Stay: Luxury Maasai Mara Lodge or Tented Camp

9. Day9
   Maasai Mara – Nairobi

   Enjoy breakfast and, if time permits, a final short game drive before departing the Maasai Mara.
   Transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Nairobi or travel by road, depending on your confirmed arrangements. On arrival, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your hotel or another agreed location.

   Meals: Breakfast, subject to package. Stay: End of Safari

What’s included

Where you’ll stay

8 nights · Luxury Bush Accommodation · Kenya

Luxury Bush Lodges & Tented Camps

Enjoy carefully selected luxury accommodation combining elegant comfort, personalised hospitality and beautiful natural surroundings. Your stay includes a luxury hotel in Nairobi, a secluded safari lodge or tented camp in Laikipia, a mountain lodge near Mount Kenya and a premium safari camp in the Maasai Mara. The selected properties will depend on your travel dates, preferred luxury category and availability.

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