Kenya wildlife and conservation safari holiday

You’ll arrive in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and be welcomed by your driver who will take you to your hotel in a private vehicle.

There are numerous hotels in Nairobi, many of which are very close to the airport, which we recommend if arriving in the evening. If you have more time, we enjoy staying in the leafy suburb of Karen, close to the domestic airport, or even in Nairobi National Park itself.

This morning, you will be transferred to Nairobi-Wilson airport in a private vehicle and take a light aircraft flight to Lewa, which takes around 90 minutes.

You’ll land at the airstrip, which is located within the conservancy and you’ll be on safari from the moment you arrive – look out for wildlife as you descend.

Your guide will meet you and drive you to your accommodation within the conservancy. You’ll be able to settle in before heading out on afternoon game drive.

Over the coming days, you’ll be able to enjoy numerous activities such as walking safaris (age restrictions apply), horse-riding, or trek to waterfalls in the nearby Ngare Ndare forest.

Lewa has been a huge conservation success in recent years and is now home to one of the largest populations of rhino. A visit to the tracker dog unit or the Lewa command centre is a great way to learn more about the crucial conservation efforts taking place.

This morning you will fly from Lewa to Mara North conservancy which takes between 90mins and two hours.

Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide and driven to your lodge. You’ll be staying in one of the private conservancies bordering the Masai Mara national reserve. These are our favourite areas for game-viewing and tend to attract fewer vehicles than the main reserve.

Over the next four days you’ll be able to explore this incredible wilderness and its varying landscape and topography. This is Big Five country and the wildlife is spectacular all year round. If you’re here from July to October you’ll have the opportunity to see the great migration as the herds cross from the Serengeti in Tanzania and back again.

We recommend adding in a hot-air balloon safari (age restrictions apply) to enjoy the wildlife from a different perspective. And, as you’ll be staying in a private conservancy you can venture out on foot for a walking safari with an expert guide.

On the morning of your ninth day you’ll take a light aircraft flight back to Nairobi for your onward journey.

Note – we recommend adding to this itinerary with some time on the Kenyan coast or the spice islands of Zanzibar if you’d like to relax after your safari.