7 Days Plains and Plateaus
7 Days Plains and Plateaus | Itinerary in detail
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Transfer Ololo Safari Lodge
Nairobi National Park
Highlights
- Game Drives in the Nairobi National Park
- Sundowners
- Conference Facilities
- Overnight Retreats and Team Building Events
- Swimming Pool
- Ololo farm excursion
- Visit Shedrick Elephant Orphanage
- Visit Giraffe Center
- Visit Karen Blixen Museum
Overview
Ololo Safari Lodge, owned and run by an Australian farming family, offers the warmth and comfort of a home with effortless style and personalized service. Originally an old Kenyan homestead and since converted to a small lodge, Ololo is perfectly situated, on the beautiful banks of the Mbagathi River which forms the southern border of the Nairobi National Park.
The lodge is a mere 45-minute drive through the park from Nairobi and both main airports, yet the lodge's secluded location feels like a world away. Set on a productive 20 acre working farm Ololo offers the joys of delicious ‘paddock to plate’ fresh ingredients. With our established and secluded gardens, guests are able to settle in and soak up a unique safari experience.
Ololo’s rooms are unique and diverse, each tastefully appointed with attention to historical detail. The accommodation at Ololo ranges from the farm's old converted stables, tented cottages under makuti thatch and to the original suites in the main house of the lodge.
Upon arrival you will be picked up by your safari guide and transferred to Ololo Safari Lodge - A boutique Safari Lodge on the edge of Nairobi National Park, Kenya. Ololo Safari Lodge, owned and run by an Australian farming family, offers the warmth and comfort of a home with effortless style and personalized service. Originally an old Kenyan homestead and since converted to a small lodge, Ololo is perfectly situated, on the beautiful banks of the Mbagathi River which forms the southern border of the Nairobi National Park. Stay: Ololo Safari Lodge.
Wildlife is right on your doorstep and you can enjoy breathtaking views over the Nairobi national park, to the famed Ngong Hills in the west, sundowner at hand. Or you may like to while the hours away at the lodge by the pool, adventure on a safari into the park, or take a tour of the Ololo Farm excursion, the choice is yours!
Days 2 - 3: Laikipia
Laikipia
Highlights
- Game drives
- Game Drives
- Guided Bush Walks
- A visit to Ngare Ndare Forest
- Swimming Pool
- Bush breakfast and sundowners
- Massages
- Horse & Camel rides
- Cultura & conservation visits
- Weddings and Honeymoons
Overview
Featuring large tented bedrooms with verandahs and full en-suite bathrooms, Lewa Safari camp offers authentic comfort for its visitors; cozy log fires in the sitting room are perfect for relaxing after a day in the Conservancy. This unique and exclusive retreat offers privileged access to 65,000 acres of private protected wilderness.
Underpinning the glamorous magnetism of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a serious mission: a pioneering and pragmatic approach to conservation, founded in the 1970’s, that has developed into a thriving and globally recognised rhino conservation habitat.
Visitors to Lewa are privy to some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing that Kenya has to offer: lion, leopard and jackal thrive on the rich diversity of prey that inhabits the area. The Wildlife Conservancy is home to the largest concentration of Grevy’s zebra in the world, and its range of habitats attracts diverse birdlife and hosts over 200 Black and White rhino.
After breakfast, you will be driven to Wilson Airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Lewa Airstrip. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will all be driven to the Lewa Wilderness Camp. The extraordinary Lewa Wildlife conservancy takes a pioneering approach to conservation and is a popular haven for photographers, celebrities and documentary-makers. Here you will find some of the most sensational wildlife viewing on the continent. Immerse yourselves in your stunning surroundings, take to the skies in the cockpit of a Biplane and gaze at the magnificence of the mountainous slopes, or climb on the back of a camel and gaze into the horizon from an elevated point as you amble through the lush terrain. Stay: 2 nights at Lewa Wilderness Camp
Days 4 - 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Highlights
- Game Drives
- Bush Dinners
- Cultural Interaction
- Bush Walks
- Balloon Rides
- Wellness Treatments
- Sparkling Camp Pool
- Wi-Fi
Overview
Set amongst the forest at the foot of the scenic Oloololo escarpment (the rim of the Great Rift Valley) in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, is the classic and elegant Bateleur Camp. Comprised of just two intimate camps of nine tented suites each and a family tent; each elegant tent, with its own private butler and housekeeper reflects the ambiance and glamour of Kenyan explorers of old. Slip into a world of hardwood floors, polished silver and copper bathtubs juxtaposed against the romance of the open Mara plains, with their abundant herds of wildlife. Beautifully handcrafted artefacts, fine antiques, leather buttoned Chesterfield sofas, books, and crystal and candlelight adorn the comfortable sitting and dining areas.
Refreshing lap pools in each camp provide cool comfort in between captivating game drives. Delectable cuisine is served in a memorable setting beneath the stars and bush breakfasts and romantic sundowners offer an unforgettable African experience. Adventures at Bateleur Camp include twice-daily game drives, including spot-lit night drives. The camp also offers a range of additional activities such as bush walks, hot air balloon safaris, community excursions, a well- equipped gym and wellness treatments in our massage sala.
Take a flight to the Maasai Mara where you will be met and transferred to the &Beyond Bateleur Camp. Celebrating the romance of a bygone era, &Beyond Bateleur Camp offers guests the quintessential experience of an African safari within the exclusivity of a private Masai Mara concession area. In addition to the seasonal Great Migration throngs of plains game and attentive predators, the Masai Mara is also home to year-round concentrations of game.
The Maasai mara Game Reserve is a photographer’s and naturalist’s paradise, with abundant elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah alongside wildebeest and zebra. Leopards are frequently encountered, endangered black rhino hide in the dense thickets, and large rafts of hippo and enormous crocodiles are to be found in the Mara River. Stay: 2 nights at &Beyond Bateleur Camp
Day 7: Depart, Fly Nairobi
After breakfast you will be driven to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport. On arrival at Wilson Airport, you will be collected and driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight onward. Here, we will wave a fond farewell to you and your family as your once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan safari comes to an end.
