Chyulu Hills and Masai Mara Safari

Chyulu Hills and Masai Mara Safari

In this itinerary you spend 10 days immersing yourself in Kenya’s top conservancies while staying in authentic eco-friendly luxury camps which support conservation of Kenya’s landscapes wildlife and local community.

Your tour kicks off in the capital for two nights at Hemingways Nairobi, before heading off into the wilderness. This is a refined contemporary hotel in Nairobi’s tranquil and upscale neighborhood of Karen. It offers a regal and elegant atmosphere, as well as a superb spa and wellness Centre. On the second day in Nairobi, you will visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery located within the Nairobi National Park where you will spend time with the orphaned elephants. Funds from your visit helps them support the rescue and rehabilitation of baby elephants in their care. From here a visit to the nearby Giraffe Centre will occupy your afternoon. The Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organization. Their main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity to come into close contact with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe.

On the third day you will be driven to the Wilson Airport to catch your flight to Chyulu Hills, famously described as the Green Hills of Africa. Your stay here is at Campi ya Kanzi for the next four nights. The camp spans an awe-inspiring 280,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness. Here, luxury meets legacy, offering guests an exclusive window into the rich tapestry of Masai culture and the vibrant array of Kenya’s wildlife. Experience a unique blend of comfort, adventure, and cultural immersion, all set against the backdrop of one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, in front of the continent highest mountain, Kilimanjaro.
From thrilling wildlife encounters to intimate cultural experiences, every aspect of your stay is specially designed to create memorable connections with nature and the Masai people.

From here, your journey proceeds to the relatively little-visited Mara Naboisho Conservancy, just north of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy offers a high density of wildlife and a low density of other tourists, making for a truly memorable safari away from the crowds. Asilia Naboisho Camp is your home for the next three nights. The camp is a stylishly authentic and intimate safari camp. It is one of the most upmarket of the handful of small, unfenced camps in the conservancy. It has nine spacious tents, each with king-sized or twin beds, indoor and outdoor hot-water showers, and a flushing toilet. Each tent has a daybed, an inviting spot for an afternoon snooze in between game drives. By staying at Campi ya Kanzi and Asilia Naboisho Camp, you also contribute directly to the conservation of the surrounding area, helping both wildlife and local communities to prosper.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1 and 2: Welcome to Nairobi, Kenya

Touching down in Nairobi, you’ll be met by our driver who will take you straight to the Hemingways Hotel, so you can catch up on some sleep. The next day you will visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Nursery and the Giraffe Centre. Meal plan here is Bed and Breakfast. The baggage allowance for your flight to Chyulu Hills is strictly 15kgs in soft bags inclusive of hand luggage and cameras. We recommend storing your excess luggage at the hotel and we will organize to have it delivered at the airport on your last day from the Mara.

Day 3-6: Chyulu Hills

Your adventure begins with a breathtaking scenic flight over the expansive Kenyan savannah, transporting you from Nairobi to the captivating Chyulu Hills in less than an hour. On arrival at the airstrip, you are only a ten-minute, beautiful game drive away from Campi ya Kanzi. The journey, set against the backdrop of the iconic Green Hills of Africa, is a delightful prelude to your stay. After settling into the lodge and indulging in a healthy five-course lunch featuring fresh produce from our organic farm, you will enjoy a game walk to Longido. This pre-Cambrian lookout hill, crowned by the majestic Kilimanjaro, offers a mesmerizing view of the sunset and the plains, evoking a sense of being in Eden. The day concludes with a night game drive back to the lodge, where a candlelit five-course dinner under the African sky awaits. Activities for the next 2 days include, Masai guided walks, exploring the unique lava cave, horseback riding, enjoy a massage, bush meals and sundowners.

All meals and overnight at Campi ya Kanzi

Day 7-9: Masai Mara – Naboisho Conservancy

Your journey concludes with a flight back to Nairobi after breakfast. Here you’ll connect with your next flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival at the local airstrip, you will be warmly met by a driver guide from Asilia Naboisho and driven to the camp. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in search of the Big 5. Return to the camp just in time to freshen up for dinner. Your time in the Masai Mara will be peppered with game drives exploring the vast grasslands, perhaps a bush breakfast or a glorious sundowner in the African bush, and many incredible wildlife experiences.

All meals and overnights at Asilia Naboisho Camp.

Day 10: Farewell Kenya

Today you’ll return to the airstrip ready to board your light-aircraft flight of around an hour to Wilson Airport; look out for Masai compounds below, or even flocks of flamingos. A driver-guide will transfer you to JKIA Airport, or will help you explore Nairobi before it’s time to check in for your flight back home.

Safari Information

Duration 10 Days
Price Low Season from US$ 9,630 Per Person High Season from US$ 13,030 Per Person
Price Includes Bed and Breakfast meals plan at Hemingways NairobiExcursions in Nairobi as per itinerary including entry feeFull board 3 meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Accommodation in Standard tents/roomsAll Conservancy entry feesLight aircraft as detailed in the itineraryRoad transfers as detailed in the itineraryLocal airstrip transfers in the parks/conservanciesAll scheduled safari activities as offered by the camps or lodges
Price Excludes All drinks not included in priceKenyan Visa and visa fees Festive Season supplementsTips to driver guide and camp staffExtra activities not included in priceExclusive use of vehicleAll drinks not included in priceHealth and Travel insuranceAny other service not mentioned in what’s included
At Campi ya Kanzi: Soft drinks, Wines, Spirits and Beer Game drives in open Land rovers, Bird watching, Bush meals and picnics, escorted game walks Star gazing experience, Cloud Forest walks, Horseback riding, Visit Masai Wilderness Conservation Trust Organic farm visits. Carbon emissions offset
At Naboisho: All drinks except premium wines and champagne Day and Night shared Game drives
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Featured Accommodation

Hemingways Hotel
Hemingways Hotel
Campi ya Kanzi
Campi ya Kanzi
Asilia Naboisho Camp.
Asilia Naboisho Camp.

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