It’s a broadening holiday experience to stay in lodges that offer an uncompromising, world-class product and service, exposure to the best safaris Kenya has to offer and yet set a global benchmark for how to create a genuinely sustainable business.   These three lodges achieve this while also offering some of the best game viewing in the world and an insight into how Africa used to be. Namely huge wide open spaces of untouched wilderness, majestic views and the indigenous population getting on with their daily lives side-by-side with Africa’s wildlife.

Day 1  -  Ol Malo (Laikipia)
Day 4  -  Rekero (Maasai Mara)
Day 6  -  Campi ya Kanzi (Tsavo)
Day 8  -  Return journey to Nairobi and flight home

7 Nights  -  £4,600 (per person sharing*)   

* Please note this is a guide price and will vary by season

Night 1 to 3  -  On arrival at Nairobi you will be greeted by a Cheli & Peacock representative who will take you through everything you need to know about the logistics of your safari.  (Should you have any problems on your holiday they will also be on hand to resolve them.) You will then be taken to Wilson Airport where you will get on a light aircraft for about an hour before arriving at Loisaba Airstrip.  You will be collected by an Ol Malo vehicle and taken to the lodge about half an hour away.  You will undoubtedly receive a very warm and genuine Kenya welcome from this family run lodge.  Taking in the amazing views will probably account for your first half an hour and beyond that is down to you.  Relax in the comfort of your room, sit on your verandah and enjoy the stunning landscape or go for walks, game drives or cultural visits.  The lodge has won international awards for its efforts to sustain the traditional ways of life of the Samburu and protect their future and surrounding wildlife. 

Night 4 to 5  -  On the morning of day four of your holiday you will fly to the Mara.  A Rekero vehicle will collect you and take you back to the tented camp. Rekero has a reputation for being situated in one of the best areas of the Mara for game viewing and for having some of the best guides. Take advantage of this with morning and evening game drives. They’ll also be plenty of time in the day to relax by the river or in the comfort of the main tent.

Night 6 to 7  -  The last two nights of your safari will be spent at Campi ya Kanzi.  You will fly here from the Mara via Wilson Airport in Nairobi (direct flights possible but for a premium). This will take a few hours including the stop.  The accommodation here is what we would describe as luxury permanent camping.  You sleep in big tents in double beds but under a permanent roof so the experience is something between camping and a room. Campi ya Kanzi is all about space, wilderness, views, varying landscapes and most importantly of all the Maasai and wildlife. This is their home and will likely continue to be thanks to the extraordinary efforts of your hosts.

A short flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi on your seventh morning and a quick transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International will conclude your African experience.