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Earth, Sky and Wild Spaces

This adventure-driven safari through Laikipia and the Masai Mara is designed for travellers seeking extraordinary, immersive experiences you won’t find on a typical tour. From tracking endangered species alongside conservation teams in Laikipia’s private wilderness to sleeping under the stars on a remote fly camping expedition, this journey offers rare access to Kenya’s most thrilling and untamed landscapes. End your adventure in the iconic Masai Mara, where off-road drives in a private conservancy and authentic Maasai cultural encounters add depth to the classic Big Five safari.

Tour Nights

  • Nanyuki: 3 nights
  • Masai Mara: 3 nights
  • Tour CodeTour code: AWK44
  • Accommodation GradeAccommodation Grade
  • Private TourPrivate Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Sleep beneath the stars on a fly camping expedition in Laikipia—completely off-grid, guided by experts, with campfire meals and nothing but canvas between you and the wilderness
  • Track endangered wildlife with conservation rangers, including Grevy’s zebra, black rhino, and African wild dogs, as part of Laikipia’s real-time monitoring program
  • Night game drives in private conservancies—an adrenaline-filled chance to spot elusive nocturnal species like aardvark, leopard, and hyena
  • Guided bush walks and survival skills with local guides, from identifying animal tracks to learning how to make fire and navigate the wild
  • Full day 4x4 safari across the Masai Mara, with off-road access, a scenic bush picnic, and big game sightings across some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 : Arrival in Laikipia | El Karama Lodge (El Karama Conservancy)
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    Your wild Kenyan journey begins with a scenic bush flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Nanyuki, gateway to the rugged highlands of Laikipia. A private transfer takes you across dramatic landscapes to El Karama Lodge, an eco-chic hideaway on a 14,000-acre wildlife conservancy.
    Settle into your handcrafted stone-and-thatch cottage, perfectly positioned for privacy and close encounters with nature. After lunch, venture out on your first game drive, scanning the plains for endangered Grevy’s zebra, elephants, wild dogs and elusive big cats. As the sun dips below the acacia-dotted horizon, toast your arrival with a sundowner on a remote ridge — your first taste of untamed Africa.
    Included: Scheduled flight, road transfer, afternoon game drive, sundowner
    Meals: Lunch & Dinner
    Overnight: El Karama Lodge 
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  • Day 2 : Bush School, Wildlife Monitoring & Night Safari
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    Start your day with a walking safari, accompanied by expert guides who’ll teach you how to read animal tracks, identify calls and understand the rhythm of the wild. Mid-morning, families and curious minds alike can join Bush School, where local guides teach hands-on bushcraft, survival skills and wildlife lore in a fun, interactive way.
    In the afternoon, take part in real-time wildlife monitoring, helping to track key species as part of the conservancy’s conservation programme. After a fireside dinner, gear up for a thrilling night gam e drive, spotlighting for creatures rarely seen by day — aardvarks, bat-eared foxes and prowling predators beneath the stars.
     Activities: Bush School, Walking Safari, Wildlife Monitoring, Night Game Drive
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Overnight: El Karama Lodge 
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  • Day 3 : Guided Bush Walk, River Fishing & Optional Fly Camping
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    Spend the morning on a guided bush walk, discovering medicinal plants, insect life and animal behaviours invisible from a vehicle. Later, try your hand at river fishing on the Ewaso Nyiro or explore the lodge’s organic shamba and kitchen garden.
    For the truly adventurous, choose to fly camp under the stars — a raw and beautiful experience sleeping in the wilderness with just canvas and firelight, accompanied by your guide and the soundtrack of the night. If you prefer, enjoy a final game drive or simply soak in nature from your veranda , with giraffes or buffalo often passing by.
    Activities: Bush Walk, Fishing, Fly Camping (Optional), Game Drive
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Overnight: El Karama Lodge (or Fly Camp if selected) 
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  • Day 4 : Fly to Masai Mara | Entumoto Safari Camp (Siana Conservancy)
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    After breakfast, say farewell to Laikipia and board your bush flight to the world-famous Masai Mara. On arrival in the secluded Siana Conservancy, a Maasai guide greets you and transfers you to Entumoto Safari Camp, tucked into the hills with panoramic views of the savannah below.
    This afternoon, head out on your first Mara game drive, scanning for lions, cheetahs, elephants and the abundant plains game this region is known for. As dusk settles, return for dinner under the stars and fireside stories with your guides.
    Activities: Arrival, Ga me Drive
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Overnight: Entumoto Safari Camp 
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  • Day 5 : Full-Day Safari or Maasai Cultural Immersion
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    Today offers two unforgettable options:
    Option 1: A full-day safari into the Masai Mara Reserve, packed with game viewing, from lion prides on the hunt to hippos in the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree with uninterrupted views.
    Option 2: Stay closer to camp and visit a traditional Maasai village — where you’ll be welcomed with singing and learn about customs, family life and the warrior traditions of this iconic culture.
    In the evening, return for a magical bush dinner under the night sky, with trad itional Maasai storytelling and dancing — a connection to Kenya’s human and natural heritage.
    Activities: Full-Day Safari or Cultural Visit, Bush Dinner
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Overnight: Entumoto Safari Camp 
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  • Day 6 : Walking Safari, Wildlife Encounters & Scenic Sundowner
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    Rise early for a walking safari led by a local Maasai guide. Moving quietly through the bush, you’ll see the landscape from a completely new perspective — noting tracks, insects, birdlife and the stories left behind by passing wildlife.
    In the afternoon, enjoy a final game drive, whether chasing cheetah sightings or elephant herds gathering at the river. As your safari winds down, toast your final evening with a scenic sundowner, looking out across the rolling golden hills — a perfect, unforgettable moment of stillness in the wil d.
    Activities: Walking Safari, Game Drive, Sundowner
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Overnight: Entumoto Safari Camp 
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  • Day 7 : Final Safari & Departure to Nairobi
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    Enjoy an early morning game drive, catching the soft light of dawn and perhaps one last lion or rhino sighting. After breakfast at camp, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi Wilson Airport, where your extraordinary adventure comes to a close.
    Depart with memories of wild landscapes, rare wildlife, cultural insight and true connection to Kenya’s beating heart.
    Activities: Morning Game Drive, Departure
    Meals: Breakfast 

Dates & Guide Prices

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Hotels

  • El Karama Lodge
    El Karama Lodge
    Star Rating Nanyuki
  •  Entumoto Safari Camp
    Entumoto Safari Camp
    Star Rating Masai Mara

El Karama Lodge Star Rating

Nanyuki
  • El Karama Lodge

El Karama Lodge is an intimate, family-owned, award-winning safari lodge and adventure experience located on a 15,000 acre private wildlife conservancy in the foothills of Mount Kenya.

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Entumoto Safari Camp Star Rating

Masai Mara
  •  Entumoto Safari Camp

Entumoto is a private tented safari camp in the Masai Mara, perched in the Rift Valley hills with breathtaking views and sunsets over the Mara plains. Located in the Mara Siana Conservancy, it provides an intimate, exclusive

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What's Included?

  • Return International flight from UK.
  • Meet and greet services.
  • All transfers as per the itinerary.
  • All safari transport and game drives on a shared basis by camp vehicles.
  • Scheduled flights on Wilson-Nanyuki-Mara-Wilson with a baggage allowance of 15kgs in soft-sided bags, inclusive of hand luggage.
  • Accommodation at hotels as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Safari with full board meals and activities.
  • Services of an English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Drinking water in the vehicle.
  • All park and entrance fees as per itinerary.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Medical, travel, or other insurance.
  • Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips and porterage.
  • Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance.
  • Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature.
  • Easter, Christmas and New Year supplements.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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