This morning’s comprehensive day tour of Nairobi begins with a short game drive in Nairobi National Park, guided by an expert local. Following this, we visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Elephant Orphanage during the public viewing session to learn about the rehabilitation of orphaned elephants. Midday brings a pause at Tamambo Karen Blixen’s Coffee Gardens, offering a chance for lunch in serene gardens. The tour continues with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, providing a unique opportunity for close interaction with giraffes. The day concludes with a return to the hotel for overnight rest, marking an enriching journey through Nairobi’s key attractions, blending wildlife experiences with cultural insights.

After breakfast transfer to Wilson airport for your flight to the Samburu area and Buffalo Springs Reserve. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some the best and most colourful game viewing in the country. You will make Ashnil Surana Buffalo Springs Camp your home for the next four nights.

Surana Buffalo Springs is a seamless blend of Safari and Swahili elegance set amidst arid landscapes, lava stones, and distinctive desert flora and fauna. This camp offers 16 luxuriously appointed units, each with a private plunge pool and commanding views of the Ewaso and Isiolo River confluence and the Ololokwe hills. Guests can indulge in the infinity pool, enjoy spa treatments, or savor exquisite meals in the cosmopolitan restaurant after thrilling game drives through Samburu.

This sanctuary is celebrated for its unique wildlife, including the “Samburu Special Five”: the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, set against a backdrop of arid savannahs, rugged terrain, and towering mountains. Over 450 species of vibrant birdlife further enrich the safari experience. Knowledgeable guides offer insights into the area’s biodiversity and the traditions of the Samburu tribe, potentially including visits to traditional villages. Surana Buffalo Springs promises an unforgettable journey into the wild, where each day unfolds new discoveries and deep connections with nature.

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in open sided 4×4 safari vehicles for the best possible game-viewing experience.

This morning you will transfer to the airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Settle in to the Kichwa Tembo Camp for the next four nights in a Classic tent.

Kichwa Tembo Camp, nestled in the lush foothills of the scenic Oloololo Escarpment at the edge of Kenya’s famed Maasai Mara National Reserve, offers an unparalleled safari experience. This luxurious tented camp combines the thrill of the wild with the comfort of contemporary amenities, providing guests with an intimate connection to one of Africa’s most vibrant ecosystems. The name Kichwa Tembo, meaning “head of the elephant” in Swahili, reflects the area’s abundant elephant populations and its deep respect for the surrounding wildlife.

Accommodations at Kichwa Tembo are nothing short of spectacular.  Each tent is equipped with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, allowing guests to soak in the breathtaking views in complete privacy. The camp’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its operations, ensuring minimal environmental impact while offering maximum luxury and comfort.

Activities at Kichwa Tembo are tailored to showcase the rich biodiversity of the Maasai Mara. Expert-led game drives provide close encounters with the Big Five, while bush walks and hot air balloon safaris offer unique perspectives of the reserve’s landscapes and wildlife. Cultural visits to nearby Maasai villages enrich guests’ experiences, offering insights into local traditions and lifestyles.

Transfer today to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi Wilson airport.  You are met and transferred to the Four Points Nairobi Airport Hotel where you have a day room booked until your departure flight home.  You may also consider a relaxing extension to the Kenyan coast or Zanzibar.