Days 5 - 7: Wilderness Trails

The next 3 days of your Kenya vacation package will fly by and on your fifth day you will have an early departure after breakfast and prepare to leave. You will depart from a nearby airstrip and board the scheduled flight to Nairobi where you will connect onto Laikipia.

Upon arrival at the ranch you will be met by a wonderful guide who will take you on a scenic route back to the property telling you about the history of the property. Once you arrive you may enjoy another fantastic lunch before your afternoon rest or enjoy a nice swim in the pool and relax under the shade of natural 'Umbrellas' trees.

The Laikipia Escarpment is a remote African paradise which has been devoted to the conservation of wildlife and its natural habitat. This area consists of several large and private wildlife ranches that are deeply committed to preserving and protecting the Kenyan wildlife of these parts. The Laikipia boasts a wildlife population that includes all the big game animals, and more than 400 species of birds.

Accommodation: There are 5 comfortable thatched roof cottages at Wilderness trails. There are 3 standard cottages and 2 spacious suites with private bath and a central rondavel-style living room with fireplace. There are a variety of activities, a swimming pool and a tennis court.

Days 8 - 10: Rekero Tented Camp, Masai Mara

On the last morning of your Kenya vacation package you say good bye and board a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. You will fly over numerous herds of wildlife, Mount Kenya, the Laikipia Escarpment and the Great Rift Valley until you finally reach the Masai Mara.

As you land on a dirt airstrip you will fly low over herds of Wildebeest and Zebra and marvel at the sheer numbers of Kenya wildlife that litter the grassy plains. The Masai Mara is Africa's most prolific wildlife destination.

Upon arrival you will be met with a smiling face and enjoy a game drive with your professional guide through the Mara. The Masai Mara is home to the Maasai people and to small clans of Ndorobo, the traditional hunter-gatherers of East Africa. This place is guaranteed to take your breath away.

Each day in the Mara will be dramatically different to the next, you may spend hours tracking Rhino on foot with an Ndorobo tracker, or sitting quietly for hours observing a typical day in the life of a pride of Mara Lion, or let the circus antics of infant Cheetah cubs bring tears of laughter to your eyes.

Accommodation: The camp is set up on a seasonal basis (June – October and December – March). The camp only caters for 4 to 12 guests at any one time to allow that exclusive wilderness feel. The spacious tents are equipped with hot showers and toilets together with a large dining tent.

Day 11: Tour of Nairobi

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will board the scheduled flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Upon arrival you'll once again be met and go on a city tour of Nairobi. You can also do some shopping and later in the evening get dropped off at a restaurant for supper. After dinner you'll finally be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to check in for you overnight flight back home.

There is nothing like this wildlife safari experience. The past 11 days have been a pleasant surprise, from the friendly people to the amazing wildlife, excellent service and wonderful hosts.

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Please Note

In-country schedule and charter flights are subject to weight limits for safety reasons. Should weight limits be exceeded, any extra cost to upgrade the aircraft type to accommodate the weight will be the traveller’s responsibility.

Luggage should not exceed 15 kgs (33 lbs) per person, and is best packed in soft bags, not hard suitcases, for ease of loading on light aircraft.

Charter flights on single engine aircraft may be delayed if bad weather prevails. If it is necessary to upgrade to twin engine aircraft for instrument flight conditions, the extra cost of the twin engine aircraft will be the traveller’s responsibility.