SIGNATURE SAFARI SERIES

Giants of Kenya

Masai Mara | Lewa | Chyulu Hills

10 Days / 9 Nights

Overview

Giants of Kenya moves between three of the country’s most storied wildlife landscapes, each home to a giant of its own: the free-roaming elephant herds of the Chyulu Hills, the wide-open wilderness of Loisaba Conservancy in Northern Laikipia — its elephant migration corridors reaching toward Mount Kenya — and the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara.

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers, and return transfers between each property and its arrival point
  • Scheduled flights connecting Nairobi, Chyulu Hills, Loisaba and the Masai Mara
  • Accommodation and meals as specified — Bed & Breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi; All Inclusive at ol Donyo Lodge, Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs and Ishara Mara
  • Park and conservancy entrance fees, and game drives as applicable
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at all three All Inclusive properties (premium brands vary by property — see itinerary)
  • Laundry service at all three All Inclusive properties
  • Emergency Air Evacuation Cover (excluding hospitalisation and medical bills)

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • International and local flights not mentioned above
  • Balloon safaris — USD 480 per person
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entry visas and related fees
  • Medical and travel insurance (clients must have their own)
  • Any other personal expenses not mentioned above

The Journey – Your Itinerary

2 Nights · Bed & Breakfast

DAY 1
Met on arrival by a Travel Wild representative and transfer to Hemingways Hotel for check in.

THE STAY — HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI
An elegant, residential-style luxury retreat in leafy Karen, offering space, privacy and personalised butler service.

Day 2
With time in Nairobi, enjoy a relaxed mix of farm-to-table dining at Cultiva, a visit to Kazuri for a glimpse into Kenyan craftsmanship, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre and an exclusive jewellery experience, and dinner at the atmospheric Talisman Restaurant.

2 Nights · All Inclusive

DAY 3
Free-roaming elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views, in one of Kenya’s least-visited wildernesses.
Elephant herds roaming freely across Mbirikani Group Ranch, sweeping views of Kilimanjaro, and — beyond game drives — a guided hike through the Chyulu lava tube system, among the longest in the world.
Fly from Wilson Airport into the Chyulu Hills; afternoon game drive on arrival.

THE STAY — OL DONYO LODGE
A secluded luxury lodge in the Chyulu Hills, combining dramatic wilderness with star beds and exceptional opportunities to explore on foot or horseback.
Included:
– Horseback riding and other scheduled activities
– The Star Bed experience
– Premium brand spirits and champagne
– Big Life Conservation fees, and the Great Plains Mandatory Foundation Conservation levy

Day 4
Full day of game drives across Mbirikani Group Ranch, with a guided hike to the Chyulu lava tube system.

2 Nights · All Inclusive

DAY 5
20,000 hectares of Northern Laikipia wilderness, its elephant corridors reaching toward Mount Kenya.
Elephant herds moving along the migration corridor, camel and horseback safaris, guided walks and mountain biking — all on offer between game drives, with views reaching to Mount Kenya.
Fly back to Nairobi and connect on to Loisaba; afternoon game drive on arrival.

THE STAY — ELEWANA LOISABA LODO SPRINGS
An intimate, ultra-private tented camp on Loisaba Conservancy, with sweeping views across Northern Laikipia to Mount Kenya.
Included:
– Scheduled and shared game drives per day, plus one night game drive during the stay
– A two-hour guided walking safari
– A two-hour guided horse-riding or camel-back safari
– An anti-poaching sniffer dogs experience
– Four hours of escorted e-biking and four hours of escorted mountain biking during the stay
– A dedicated Elewana Guest Ambassador and field guide throughout the stay
– All statutory taxes

Day 6
A full day at Loisaba — beyond the scheduled game drives, choose from a horse or camel safari, a guided walking safari, e-biking or mountain biking, the anti-poaching sniffer-dogs experience, or an afternoon at the spa before an evening game drive.

3 Nights · All Inclusive

DAY 7
Resident lion, leopard and cheetah, and Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacle.
Resident predators seen in action year-round, and — each July to September — the Great Migration, as roughly 1.7 million wildebeest cross from the Serengeti onto the Mara’s grasslands.
Fly to the Masai Mara; afternoon private game drive on arrival.

THE STAY — ISHARA MARA
A contemporary, design-led luxury camp on the Mara River, offering an intimate and distinctive safari experience.
Included:
– Premium wines and drinks
– Use of the Taswira Photo Studio
– Exclusive use of the vehicle during game drives
– In-room dining, sundowners and bush breakfast
– Use of the gym and pool

Day 8
A full day of private game drives across the Masai Mara Main Reserve.

Day 9
A further full day of private game drives, ranging across the reserve’s different habitats.

Breakfast at the camp, then transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled flight back to Nairobi. On arrival, met by a Travel Wild representative and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the flight home.

Where You Will Stay

  • Hemingways Nairobi

    A spacious, residential-style Nairobi stay in leafy Karen, with gardens, a pool and discreet butler service.

  • Ol Donyo Lodge

    Built into the lava-rock landscape between Amboseli and Tsavo, ol Donyo pairs classic game drives with horseback riding, mountain biking…

  • Ishara Mara

    The camp sits beside the Mara River and uses stone, canvas, timber and large openings to keep the surrounding landscape…

  • Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs

    Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs offers an ultra-private experience on Loisaba Conservancy in Northern Laikipia, with eight spacious, individually designed canvas-tented…

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