11 day kenya safari

12 Day Kenya Safari

Nairobi, Solio, Samburu, Laikipia, Masai Mara

11 Day Kenya Safari

www.safari-lifestyle.com

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 - The Emakoko, Nairobi National Park

Days 2 and 3 - Solio Lodge, Solio Reserve

Days 4 and 5 - Sasaab Lodge, Samburu

Days 6 and 7 - Ol Malo Lodge, Laikipia

Days 8, 9 and 10 - Sala's Camp, Masai Mara

The EmakokoNairobi National Park

The Emakoko is located in Nairobi National Park, only 20 minutes from Nairobi's domestic and international airports.An ideal location for a day room, or overnight stay in Nairobi before connecting with your international flight.Nairobi Park is one of the few game parks within the vicinity of a major city. Lion, Rhino, Hippo, Buffalo and a wide variety of game can be viewed here.The Emakoko is an idyllic base to ease back into the reality of civilisation after a fortnight in the wilderness.

Solio ReserveAfrica's leading Rhino breeding area

● Located between the majestic Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain Range in the Kenya Highlands.

● Home to over 150 White Rhino and 70 Black Rhino

● Zebra, Buffalo, Eland and Oryx are plentiful on the grassy plains, with Waterbuck, Giraffe, Impala, and baboon gathering in the acacia forest and swamp fringes.

● Predators include lion and leopard.

Solio Reserve

Solio LodgeSolio Reserve, Kenya Highlands

Solio Lodge

Solio Lodge

Solio Lodge

Solio Lodge

Northern Frontier DistrictSamburu Tribal Lands

The Northern Frontier District (NFD) is home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna, adapted to survive in this arid ecosystem, famed for it's large Elephant numbers.The fascinating Samburu people live as nomadic pastoralists in this region, and no visit to the NFD is complete without experiencing their amazing culture.

Northern Frontier DistrictSamburu Tribal Lands

Northern Frontier DistrictSamburu Tribal Lands

Northern Frontier DistrictSamburu Tribal Lands

Northern Frontier DistrictSamburu National Reserve

Northern Frontier DistrictSamburu National Reserve

Sasaab LodgeNorthern Frontier District

Sasaab Lodge

Sasaab Lodge commands beautiful views over Samburu tribal lands and the Ewaso Nyiro River.An exquisite lodge, with spacious open 'rooms', each with their own plunge pool.A perfect base to explore this magnificent landscape and the people and wildlife that live here.

Sasaab Lodge

Sasaab Lodge

Sasaab Lodge

Sasaab Lodge

Sasaab Lodge

Activities include:

● Game Drives

● Camel Rides

● Bush Walks

● Samburu cultural experiences

LaikipiaWild Highland Plateau

A vast and beautiful wilderness providing sanctuary to abundant wildlife, and rich in cultural diversity.Laikipia is a highland region situated between Mt Kenya on the east, and the Great Rift Valley to the west.

Laikipia

Laikipia

Laikipia

Ol Malo LodgeLaikipia

A stunning lodge nestled atop a rock escarpment on the edge of the Laikipia plateau.

Ol Malo is a work of art in the heart of Kenya's highland wilderness, with breathtaking views across miles of untamed Africa.

Ol Malo Lodge

Masai Mara

World renowned natural wonder, kingdom of Africa's big cats, spectacular scenery.The climax of this wilderness safari, 4 nights immersed in the heart of the Mara to savour the fantastic wildlife to be seen here. The Mara is the epitome of Safari, an experience to relish and leave you yearning for more.

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Vast open grassy plains support large number of herbivores.

Masai Mara

Sala's CampMasai Mara

Overlooking the Sand River and Serengeti plains, Sala's is an intimate and luxurious tented camp.Under canvas in the bush evokes an indescribable feeling, harking back to the original safari days of Roosevelt, you are left wanting for nothing.This is as close to living naturally in the African Wilderness as one can get.

Sala's Camp

Sala's Camp

Sala's Camp

Sala's Camp

Sala's Camp

Sala's CampMasai Mara

Cuisine

The lodges and camps we visit provide a high standard of cuisine.Most menus are set, so any dietary requirements, allergies, preferences, and other diet related requests are organised in advance.Produce is flown in every few days, ensuring the freshest ingredients.'Bush' chefs are famed for the creations that come out of their remote kitchens. Dishes and wines served on this safari would not be out of place in a modern city restaurant.

Game Drive Vehicles

Specialised 4x4 safari vehicles are used for game drives at every destination.These rugged vehicles allow access to remote areas 'off the beaten track'.Roof hatches, cool drinks, and two way radios are just some of the systems that come in handy out on a game drive.

Game Drive Vehicles

Photography

Photographic opportunities that arise on safari are frequent and impressive.

If you are a photographer, familiar with your equipment; just double check your kit and accessories, and prepare for some outstanding scenes.

For those who are less experienced, it is worth considering coming on safari with your own camera.

Safari is all about immersing yourself in the wilderness, which is always enhanced with a good pair of binoculars, and for some, composing images and video gives a richer experience.

Domestic Flights

Private Charters and scheduled flights minimise the amount of time transferring between destinations.

Scheduled flights are booked when appropriate. Private charters booked on an exclusive basis allow for the most time on safari. They can also be booked to fly into certain airstrips that scheduled flights do not service.

The plane we use most often is the Cessna 208 'Caravan' for groups or Cessna 182 for couples.

We only use the most reputable air charter companies, meeting the highest safety standards.

Additional Activities

● Helicopter flights

● Balloon flights

● Bi-plane flights

Travel Considerations

Preparing for SafariGetting ready and what to bringField Guides, Binoculars, Photography, Reading List, Clothing and What to Bring

Travel InfoUseful information for travellers in East Africa

Safety and HealthHealth, wellbeing, and safety considerations

Professional Safari Guides

Nic CahillBorn and raised in Kenya

Speaks English and Swahili

KPSGA Silver Level

Safari Lifestyle Guides have an in depth knowledge of East Africa, and the destinations, cultures and wildlife in the region. They are certified with the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA).

Private guides are with you throughout your safari, not only ensuring you get the most out of your safari experiences, but also handling the travel logistics every step of the way.

The guides know the lodges and lodge managers very well, and can work with them to ensure all aspects of your stay at each lodge are suited to your requirements.

Beyond the lodges, private guides have years of experience in the wilderness, and are able to show you the best of what these amazing destinations have to offer.

Private guides are also your hosts, and will share past experiences with you, and give you a taste of what you can expect on the safari ahead.

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