Fly straight into the action on this luxury eight-day safari through Kenya's two most compelling reserves. In Samburu, encounter an ancient nomadic community while searching for rare species known as the Special Five. Then turn your attention to the Big Five on the acacia-dotted plains of the Maasai Mara, where an exclusive private conservancy guarantees intimate wildlife encounters far from the crowds.
Luxury tented camps, scenic bush flights, and an award-winning spa ensure this is as refined as it is wild.
Plan my SafariWhat makes this luxury fly-in safari one of our finest Kenya experiences.
Scenic bush flights replace long road transfers — soaring over the Rift Valley, the highlands and the savannah before touching down at remote airstrips minutes from your camp. More time in the wild, less time on the road.
Elephant Bedroom Camp is named for the herds that wander through its grounds daily. Set on the banks of a seasonal river in Samburu, it offers one of Kenya's most intimate encounters with these gentle giants — from your own tent.
The arid northern frontier harbours five species rarely found elsewhere — the gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx. Spotting them against Samburu's ochre landscape is a highlight few travellers forget.
Three nights at Mara Bushtops within an exclusive private conservancy — uncrowded game viewing, walking safaris, and night drives unavailable inside the main reserve. The Mara without the crowds.
An optional hot-air balloon flight at dawn — drifting silently above the savannah as the sunrise paints the grasslands amber, followed by a champagne bush breakfast where you touch down.
Set in the heart of the African bush, Mara Bushtops' Amani Spa offers treatments surrounded by nothing but open savannah and birdsong — the most extraordinary spa setting you will ever experience.
Eight days across two of Kenya's most extraordinary reserves — every detail considered.
Welcome to Kenya. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the iconic Fairmont The Norfolk — one of Nairobi's most storied hotels, steeped in safari heritage. Settle in and let the anticipation build.
Today is yours to explore the capital at your own pace. An optional visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi National Park is highly recommended — the world's most successful elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme, where orphaned calves are prepared for their eventual return to the wild in Tsavo.
Alternatively, visit the Giraffe Centre for an up-close encounter with Rothschild giraffes, or simply enjoy the hotel's gardens and excellent dining.
After breakfast, fly by light aircraft to the Samburu National Reserve. This scorching lowland is named after the nomadic Samburu people who still traverse the region by camel, dressed in crimson robes and adorned with intricate beadwork.
Your base for the next two nights is Elephant Bedroom Camp — a luxury tented retreat set on the banks of a seasonal river, where elephants pass through camp throughout the day. This evening, dine under the stars as a delicious dinner is served by lantern light.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through the Samburu reserve, famous for its own rare species known as the Special Five — the gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx. Spotting these unusual creatures against the arid northern landscape is one of Kenya's most distinctive safari experiences.
Between drives, the camp's riverside setting provides a constant procession of wildlife coming to drink.
Fly south to the Maasai Mara — an extraordinary reserve that hosts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. Your home for the next three nights is Mara Bushtops, an award-winning luxury tented camp set within a private conservancy. The conservancy's exclusivity ensures uncrowded game viewing and access to walking safaris not permitted within the main reserve.
After settling in, head out on an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five and the Mara's legendary big cats. Back at camp, a twenty-four-hour butler service awaits, along with sundowners drawn from a sunken bathtub on your private deck.
This morning presents the opportunity for a thrilling optional hot-air balloon safari — the Mara's signature experience. Rise before dawn and watch as the balloon inflates against the first light, then drift silently above the savannah as wildlife roams below. The flight concludes with a champagne bush breakfast laid out as you land.
The remainder of the day is devoted to further game drives with your expert guide, who will tailor each outing to your interests. Tonight, you may choose to enjoy a private dining experience served in the seclusion of your tent.
In addition to game drives, today offers the option of a walking safari through the private conservancy — an experience only possible in this exclusive setting. Following tracks and reading the bush with your expert guide, you may approach impala herds, zebra, and giraffe at remarkably close range.
Returning to camp, unwind with a massage or treatment at the award-winning Amani Spa, set in the heart of the African bush. You may never get closer to unspoiled nature.
After breakfast, fly back to Nairobi for your onward journey. Alternatively, connect directly to the Kenyan coast for a beach extension.
The memory of Samburu's elephants drifting past your tent, the Mara's big cats at arm's reach, and the silence of a sunrise balloon flight above the savannah — this is Kenya at its most extraordinary.
Standing on Harry Thuku Road since 1904, Fairmont The Norfolk is Nairobi's grand dame — the hotel where Kenya's safari tradition began. Teddy Roosevelt launched his famous 1909 expedition from its doors, and generations of explorers, settlers and adventurers have gathered on the Lord Delamere Terrace ever since. Today the hotel blends Edwardian charm with five-star contemporary comfort, set within lush tropical gardens in the heart of the city.
One hundred and seventy rooms and suites are spread across the original heritage wing and the modern tower, each finished in warm colonial-era tones with hand-selected artwork. Rooms feature air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, minibars, electronic safes, and ensuite bathrooms with bath and separate rain shower. Suites and courtyard-facing rooms add private balconies and garden views.
The Lord Delamere Terrace — Nairobi's most famous meeting place — serves international and Kenyan cuisine throughout the day in a garden courtyard shaded by jacaranda and bougainvillea. The Tatu Restaurant offers fine dining with seasonal menus, while the cinematic Lord Delamere Bar serves cocktails in a setting rich with safari memorabilia. Room service is available around the clock.
Set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River deep within the Samburu National Reserve, Elephant Bedroom Camp takes its name from the herds of elephants that wander freely through its grounds. The camp offers an intimate luxury experience in one of Kenya's most remote and rewarding wildlife areas — a place where the bush comes to you rather than the other way around. Enormous shady trees line the riverbank, creating a cool, secluded retreat amid the heat of the northern frontier.
Twelve spacious luxury tents are set beneath mature riverine trees, each with hand-crafted four-poster beds draped in mosquito netting, ensuite bathrooms with hot-water rain showers and freestanding bathtubs, writing desks, and a private verandah overlooking the river. Tents are finished in warm safari tones with African textiles, brass lanterns and leather furnishings, creating an atmosphere of refined bush elegance.
Meals are served in the open-sided dining area overlooking the river or under the stars at candlelit bush dinners. Menus emphasise fresh, locally sourced ingredients with a blend of Kenyan and international flavours. Bush breakfasts and picnic lunches can be arranged for extended game drives. The camp bar serves cocktails, wines and cold drinks throughout the day.
Set within an exclusive private conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mara Bushtops is one of Kenya's most luxurious safari camps. With just twelve oversized tents perched on a hilltop overlooking the open savannah, the camp offers an unrivalled combination of world-class comfort and authentic wilderness. It has received multiple international awards for its service, dining, spa and commitment to sustainability — a camp where nothing is too much to ask.
Twelve enormous tented suites are raised on wooden platforms, each spanning over one hundred square metres. Every tent features a king-size bed, en suite bathroom with rain shower and freestanding bathtub, a private heated plunge pool on the deck, an outdoor shower, and a sunken bathtub built into the wooden terrace overlooking the plains. A 24-hour personal butler is assigned to each tent, and every detail — from lighting to dining times — is tailored to the guest.
Dining at Mara Bushtops is a bespoke experience — guests choose where and when they eat, from the main dining tent to private bush locations, their own deck, or a lantern-lit clearing in the savannah. An international chef prepares seasonal menus with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and East African flavours. All meals, premium wines, spirits and cocktails are included in the stay.
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