EXCLUSIVE LUXURY SAFARI

Connoisseur Kenya

Safari by Air / Chyulu Hills / Lewa Conservancy / Masai Mara National Reserve

7 Days / 6 Nights

Overview

Connoisseur Kenya links three of the country’s most exclusive private conservancies — the volcanic landscapes of the Chyulu Hills, Lewa’s black rhino stronghold, and Olare Motorogi’s plains on the Mara’s northern boundary — each stay tailored to the traveller’s own interests, connected by scheduled light-aircraft flights.

  • Accommodation and meals as specified — All-Inclusive at ol Donyo Lodge, Lewa Wilderness Lodge and Mara Plains Camp
  • All scheduled flights between Wilson Airport (Nairobi), the Chyulu Hills, Lewa Conservancy and the Masai Mara
  • All sightseeing, game viewing and tailored activities as described at each property, with an experienced guide
  • Park and conservancy fees where applicable
  • Airport transfers
  • A safari briefing
  • Optional Add-On (Masai Mara): Balloon Safari — a one-hour aerial view of the Masai Mara in a hot-air balloon, followed by a champagne bush breakfast at the landing site. USD 530 per person

  • Return international flights and taxes
  • Entry visas
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as premium or imported drinks and laundry services not covered by the All-Inclusive rate
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Telephone, fax and email charges
  • Christmas and Easter supplements

The Journey – Your Itinerary

2 Nights · All Inclusive

Day 1
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi, transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to this wonderful lodge in the Chyulu Hills (departing at 07:30 am – NB, in the low tourist seasons, a minimum of 3 pax may be required for this flight to run).
The landscape of savanna, woodlands, lava tubes and forest land are waiting to be discovered.

THE STAY — OL DONYO LODGE
Your experience at Ol Donyo Lodge will be tailored to your interests.

Activities could include:
– Setting out at dawn on an exclusive horseback right into the bush, followed by a lovely breakfast on the rocks with spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro.
– Heading out on an early morning and late afternoon safari, and track the large herds of elephant, lion, leopard and other game indigenous to the area.
– Cycle over the savannah alongside zebra and giraffe on a guided bike tour, and end it off with chilled cocktails with Mt Kilimanjaro in sight.
– Take a walk down into the volcanic caves in the surrounding Chyulu Hills to navigate the world’s second longest underground lava tube.

Day 2
Full day in the Chyulu Hills enjoying some of the many activities on offer.

2 Nights · All Inclusive

Day 3
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Lewa Conservancy via Wilson Airport in Nairobi (departs at 08:30 am with a short 1-hour layover in Nairobi).

THE STAY — LEWA WILDERNESS LODGE
Lewa Wilderness Lodge is set on a steep valley side looking out over the Western Marania Valley and a spring below. It is a comfortable 9-bedroom lodge that offers access to the great wildlife of the conservancy.

Activities here are also tailored to your interests, and guests have the following options to choose from:
– Day and night game drives in the conservancy are not to be missed. The conservancy is home to a large number of black rhino and your best opportunity to see these in Kenya.
– The lodge also has a tennis court, infinity pool, ping pong table and a gym with fantastic views.
– Beginners and experienced riders can enjoy a horseback ride alongside plains game in the conservancy, or get a little more adventurous and head out on a camel.
– Visit the Il Ngwesi Maasai community (2-hour drive) and get an insight into the local culture.
– Enjoy a walking safari in the conservancy.

Day 4
Full day of activities in Lewa.

2 Nights · Full Board

Day 5
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip and board your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara Game reserve. On arrival in Masai Mara at 11am, you’ll be met and transferred to your camp with a short game drive en-route. Afternoon game drive in the reserve. Capture all of the ‘Big 5’ on camera and along with the over 70 species of large animals and 470 species of birds. As the sun starts to set, predators begin to stalk the many zebras, gazelle, waterbuck, antelope and buffalo in the park.

THE STAY — MARA PLAINS CAMP

Day 6
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara in search hyenas inspecting last night’s kills, elephants wallowing at the waterhole and a grassland that captures the essence of the African wilderness. Observe the zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, lion, warthog and many other species that populate the Mara.

Early morning game drive, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Transfer to the Masai Mara Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Transfer from Wilson Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.

Where You Will Stay

Why ChoosE TRAVEL WILD?

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Guides who know this land as home

Airport meet and greet with private transfers