Kenya at its very best, guided by one of its finest -Kip Ole Polos.Eleven days, four exceptional properties and a journey that moves from Nairobi through the wild highlands of Laikipia, into the rhino heartland of Lewa and on to the endless plains of the Masai Mara.
Eleven days, four iconic properties and one extraordinary guide: Kip Ole Polos who knows Kenya's landscapes, wildlife and people like the back of his hand. Begin in Nairobi before venturing deep into the remote highlands of Laikipia, where Ol Lentille's community-owned conservancy delivers some of the most authentic and off-the-beaten-track experiences in East Africa. From there, rhinos rule the plains at Lewa before the Masai Mara delivers its trademark jaw-dropping finale. With Kip by your side from first to last, this is Kenya done properly, wild, personal and completely unforgettable.
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your private guide will meet you and transfer you by private vehicle to Emara Ole-Sereni. Positioned on the boundary of Nairobi National Park, this striking five-star hotel offers panoramic views over the park and city skyline, a rooftop Sky Lounge and an infinity pool, the perfect opening night to your Kenyan adventure.
After breakfast, your guide transfers you to Wilson Airport for a scheduled shared flight north into Laikipia. On arrival, a road transfer brings you up to Ol Lentille's dramatic escarpment position. Settle into your private villa and enjoy an afternoon game drive across the 40,000-acre conservancy.
A full day to explore Ol Lentille at your own pace. Morning game drives reveal elephants, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and more across one of Kenya's last unfenced wildernesses. In the afternoon, join your Maasai guide on a walking safari or visit a local community project — the connections here go far beyond wildlife.
Explore further afield today — a camel safari along the dry riverbed, mountain biking across the highland plateau or a visit to the ancient Singing Wells. As evening falls, an authentic dinner at a neighbouring Maasai manyatta offers a rare and genuinely moving window into life on the conservancy.
A private charter flight from Ol Lentille to Lewa Downs Airstrip, where the Kifaru House team will be waiting to game drive you the short distance to the lodge. Perched at 5,600 feet within the UNESCO-listed Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the five thatched cottages of Kifaru are an immediately warm and personal arrival.
Lewa is one of Africa's great rhino sanctuaries and a morning in search of both black and white rhino across the conservancy's vast grasslands and acacia woodland is a highlight of any stay. Back at the lodge, relax by the heated infinity pool with views stretching towards Mount Kenya — unhurried luxury at its best.
Spend the morning searching for the Northern Five; reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and Beisa oryx, found in very few places outside this region. As Lewa is a private conservancy, night drives are available and reveal an entirely different side of the African bush after dark.
A scheduled shared flight to Musiara Airstrip, where a short game drive through prime Mara wildlife country brings you to Tangulia, the only 100% Maasai-owned luxury camp in the entire reserve. Settle in, take in the views over the Mara River and head out for your first afternoon drive across the legendary Musiara Marsh.
Wake at dawn and head out into the Mara for peak game viewing — the reserve is home to one of the highest concentrations of big cats in Africa. Tangulia's Maasai guides bring an unmatched depth of local knowledge to every drive, and the camp's private land gives extra flexibility to get off the beaten track.
A guided walking safari on the escarpment offers a different perspective on the Mara ecosystem, followed by a visit to a nearby Maasai village, Tangulia's roots in the local community make this a genuinely warm and authentic encounter. End the day with sundowners above the Mara River as the plains turn gold.
A final dawn game drive and breakfast in camp before transferring to Musiara Airstrip for a scheduled shared flight back to Wilson Airport. Your private guide will be waiting to transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight home.
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