Hujambo! Welcome to Kenya! Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you’ll be given a VIP welcome as you’re escorted through immigration and transferred to your stylish Nairobi hotel, Fairmont The Norfolk.
The remainder of the day is yours to spend exploring this exciting city. Nairobi is famed for its unique cafe culture, the Nairobi National Museum, and the wild lions and buffalo that roam in Nairobi National Park, just 30 minutes from the city centre. In the evening, return to your stunning hotel and rest up before your adventure begins in earnest tomorrow.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before a full day of exploration around Kenya’s capital.
Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, one of the oldest wildlife charities in Africa, and hear how the charity works to rescue and rehabilitate elephants. Take a lunch break at the beautiful Tamarind Brasserie garden restaurant, then head over to the stately Karen Blixen Museum. Wander the colonial house and grounds at the foot of the Ngong Hills, discovering the setting for ‘Out of Africa’ – a highly acclaimed memoir by Danish author Karen Blixen, later adapted into an award-winning film.
Later, encounter one of Africa's best-loved animals at the Giraffe Centre. Ascend feeding platforms to come eye-to-eye with these gentle giants, or take a stroll through their habitat, established to protect the vulnerable giraffe population.
Early this morning, you will be briefed on the exciting safari tours ahead before being whisked away to the magnificent Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club resort. Set in sprawling landscaped gardens with majestic views of Mount Kenya, this spectacular stay is yours to enjoy for three nights of total luxury. Once you’ve checked in, spend the afternoon at leisure, reclining by the pool or signing up for one of the hotel’s optional activities.
Board your safari vehicle this morning and travel to the privately owned Solio Lodge, where the Solio Game Reserve hosts a robust population of white rhinos. Groups of these imposing creatures wander the grassy plains in the company of black rhinos, buffalo, zebra and more.
Tuck into a picnic lunch so you don’t miss a moment of your exhilarating game drive. In the late afternoon, head back to your hotel for a sumptuous dinner and time to relax in supreme comfort in your Fairmont Room.
Continue your wildlife-spotting quest with a trip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, known for its dedication to rehabilitating animals rescued from the black market. The conservancy also hosts the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where visitors can see this curious primate.
Enjoy a full day of wildlife appreciation before returning in the early evening to your opulent accommodation. Savour your final mouth-watering dinner at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club resort, then retire to your well-appointed room for the rest of your night.
After a delicious breakfast, you'll board a light aircraft for your included flight from the Nanyuki Airstrip to the Ngerende Airstrip at the border of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, followed by a 15-minute drive to the Fairmont Mara Safari Camp for a three-night, all-inclusive stay. This intimate property is home to just a small collection of luxury tents and offers a true safari experience, elevated by the perfect balance of comfort and adventure. Unfold the floor-to-ceiling canvas doors to reveal magnificent views of the hippo- and crocodile-filled Mara River from your private deck.
In the afternoon, join a shared safari into the stunning Ol Choro Oiroua Conservancy for the chance to glimpse Kenya’s most exciting wildlife.
Please Note:
- Regional flights have a limited capacity and as such require passengers weighing 100kg or more to book a second seat.
Make the most of your exclusive safari lodge location as you take shared morning and afternoon game drives through the Ol Choro Oiroua Conservancy, bordering the beloved Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Seek out the Big Five safari animals, from the proud lion to the sleek leopard, the imposing African bush elephant to the hardy African buffalo, as well as hundreds of species of bright and beautiful birds. Keep watch for elegant gazelle, a hippo peering from the water, or crocodiles sunbathing on the riverbanks. Spend the rest of your time relaxing in your safari tent and soaking up unparalleled views, savouring all-inclusive dining and jaw-dropping after-dinner stargazing.
For those seeking a higher vantage point, you may opt to join an early morning hot air balloon flight, floating gently over the plains of the Maasai Mara as the warm sun slowly rises.
Optional activities:
- Hot air balloon ride (from A$915 per person. Seasonal surcharges apply).
Enjoy another full day of game drives as you set off into the wondrous wilds of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Stop along the way for an atmospheric picnic lunch, then dive back into the abundant wildlife spotting of this expansive park. Return to camp this evening for a final night of delectable dining.
Bid farewell to Fairmont Mara Safari Camp after breakfast as you are transferred to the airstrip for your included flight back to Nairobi. Satiate your cravings at the open-air Carnivore Restaurant with an included lunch, then relax at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in a comfortable dayroom until your departing flight. Your final transfer will be to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), where your grand Kenyan voyage concludes.
Please Note:
- Regional flights have a limited capacity and as such require passengers weighing 100kg or more to book a second seat.
