Kenya: Ultimate Elephant Experience (8N) - Luxury

Days 1-2 : Nairobi
Days 3-5 : Amboseli National Park
Days 6-8 : Namunyak Conservancy
Guide Price : £6,872 per person
Duration : 8 Nights
Best Months : Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec
Countries : Kenya

This is a unique opportunity to visit some of Kenya’s finest elephant locations! Featuring orphan eles and big tuskers alike, the trip uses three exceptional properties we’ve handpicked for a truly memorable journey into ele-land.

The adventure begins in Nairobi, at the world-famous Giraffe Manor. Situated in Langata, on the outskirts of the capital city, this is a highly exclusive property offering incredibly close encounters with the long-necked lovelies! And for elephant lovers, a major highlight of the stay is opportunities to visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, to meet orphan eles. Next, you’ll travel to Ol Donyo, a deluxe lodge located between the elephant-rich Amboseli National Park and the Chyulu Hills. And your trip concludes at Sarara Camp, an authentic luxury property in the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, another dream destination for ele lovers!

During your time at Giraffe Manor, you’ll get to know the lofty residents very well indeed, and you’ll also enjoy meeting the elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Ol Donyo offers expertly guided game drives and walks, in addition to hiking, biking, horse riding, and even fly camping! Finally, the focus at Sarara is also vehicle and walking safaris, plus hikes, pony trekking, village visits, and trips to the local Singing Wells.

All Of Our Holidays Are Tailor Made

The prices below are provided per person, and please note that the prices are approximate. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

From approx £6,872 per person in low season

From approx £8,406 per person in high season

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.

Days 1-2 Nairobi

On Day 1, you’ll touch down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), receiving a VIP Meet and Greet. From here, you’ll travel to Giraffe Manor via private road transfer. This internationally renowned property is run by The Safari Collection, guaranteeing first-class standards of accommodation, food and drink, and service! Its communal spaces include a sumptuous lounge, breakfast room, dining room, and courtyard, as well as grounds featuring sweeping lawns and majestic trees. You’ll enjoy meeting the giraffes in many of these areas, not least in the breakfast room when they poke their heads through the windows to feed from your hand! The accommodation we’ve chosen for you is one of the manor’s superior rooms, which offers a comfortable bedroom, lounge area, well-appointed en-suite washroom, and, depending on which rooms are available, a private patio. Of course the highlight of the stay here for ele fans is visiting the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, but you can also check out the Karen Blixen Museum, the Matbronze Art Gallery, and the crafts complex of Marula Studios.

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (by virtue of an elephant adoption included in the trip price, which allows access to 5pm feeding time and vehicle for the day).

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Days 3-5 Amboseli National Park

On the fourth day of your trip, you’ll have a private road transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and you’ll fly to Tsavo West / Chyulu Hills airstrip. Once you’ve landed, you’ll have a shared road transfer to Ol Donyo. This classic safari lodge has a lovely location on the south-western side of the Chyulu Hills, within the Mbirikani Group Ranch. Its main building is a very large stone-and-thatch structure, containing a comfortable lounge, library, and dining room. Outside, there’s a sun terrace and a highly inviting swimming pool! You’ll stay in a Standard Pool Suite, which features a private plunge pool and a roof terrace that can accommodate a bed set up under the stars. Activities from Ol Donyo consist of expertly guided game drives and walks, hiking, biking, horse riding, and fly camping. Amboseli is one of the finest destinations for elephant viewing in all Safari Africa, boasting immense concentrations of the grey giants! Some of the last of the continent’s big tuskers may be seen ambling around the park. Other wildlife here includes lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, Maasai giraffe, Grant’s zebra, an exciting assortment of antelopes, and hundreds of birds.

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, all scheduled activities (incl. horseback riding), Big Life conservation fees, transfers between the lodge and Chyulu Hills airstrip, and a daily laundry service.

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Days 6-8 Namunyak Conservancy

For the final part of your holiday, you’ll return to Tsavo West / Chyulu Hills airstrip and fly back to Wilson Airport, before flying to Samburu Oryx airstrip. From here, you’ll have a private road transfer to Sarara Camp. Positioned in the Namunyak Conservancy within the dramatic Mathews Range, this camp feels way off the tourist trail and it has a great authentic vibe. Its pleasant communal lounge and dining areas occupy timber-and-thatch buildings that merge effortlessly with the surrounding landscape. The camp also has a deck with vistas over a popular waterhole, and your own wallowing spot in the form of a swimming pool! Guest accommodation consists of six spacious tents, all featuring a beautifully furnished bedroom, well-appointed washing facilities, and a private veranda with amazing views. From this fabulous base, you can enjoy vehicle and walking safaris, hiking, pony trekking, village visits, and trips to the Singing Wells. Namunyak’s wildlife includes leopard, wild dog, hyena, reticulated giraffe, antelopes, monkeys, and over five hundred types of bird! But the number one reason to visit for ele lovers is of course the local elephants. The conservancy is home to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where you can meet orphan eles.

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, day and night game drives, guided walks, hiking in the montane forest of the Mathews Mountains, fly camping, horse rising, village visits, conservancy fees, transfers between the camp and the local airstrip, and a laundry service.

On the last day, you’ll return to Samburu oryx airstrip via private road transfer and fly back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Here you’ll have use of a half-day vehicle, enabling you to visit local curio shops or simply relax and enjoy dinner before heading to JKIA in good time for your flight/s home.