Overview
Explore Kenya's highlights
A classic Kenyan safari exploring stunning landscapes and iconic wildlife, staying at a wonderful selection of luxury lodges and camps that support local communities and vital conservation work.
Start in Nairobi at the famous Giraffe Manor and a breakfast shared with its long-necked residents. Then let members of the Samburu tribe guide you around their rugged homeland in the dramatic north of the country, based at a lodge they own in partnership as you venture out on bush walks, camel rides and game drives.
Next, in Laikipia’s green hills, track black and white rhinos on the Lewa-Borana Conservancy, a joint conservation success story that has made this landscape the best place in Africa to encounter these incredible animals.
End with a final three days of safari on the legendary Maasai Mara. If timed to coincide with the million-strong herds of wildebeest, you can look forward to one of the greatest spectacles on earth.
Highlights
Trip highlights
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Breakfast at Giraffe Manor
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Bush walks with the Samburu
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Tracking rhino in Lewa-Borana
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Big cats on the Maasai Mara
Inclusions
What's included
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Ten nights of luxury accommodation
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All safari and adventure activities
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Internal flights, private transfers and conservation fees
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Price per person based on two adults sharing
An unforgettable trip with a positive impact
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Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
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Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
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Footprint
Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Days 1 — 2
Breakfast with giraffes
Begin your discovery of Kenya with a night in a green suburb of Nairobi at the iconic Giraffe Manor, a 1930s mansion set amid a woodland reserve that wouldn’t look out of place in an English shire.
Its most famous residents are a herd of friendly Rothschild’s giraffes who wander up to the windows in search of treats. A breakfast shared with these incredible animals is one of the safari world’s most unforgettable experiences.
Days 2 — 5
Samburu culture and wildlife
In Kenya’s rugged north, the Ewaso Nyiro River gives life to both wildlife and the cattle of the pastoralist Samburu, who give their name to this region. Staying at a lodge owned in partnership with these people, head out on game drives and walking safaris in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs and elephants as well as species only found in northern Kenya, such as Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches and the gerenuk antelope.
But the real draw here is a chance to learn about Samburu culture, joining tribe members on camel rides and visiting the home villages of your guides for a genuine personal insight into life here. The sundowners are spectacular too.
Days 5 — 8
A rhino sanctuary
South of Samburu, the rolling hills of Laikipia were once prime ranching land. Today, much of this land has been restored to its wild natural state and is a haven for endangered species. Borana and Lewa, neighbouring private conservancies that have removed their fences to create a beautiful 376 square kilometre sanctuary, are prime examples.
This is arguably the best place in all of Africa to encounter white and black rhinos, which thrive here in numbers seen nowhere else, most thrillingly on foot accompanied by a ranger. You can also explore on game drives or by horseback or mountain bike, and visit local community projects supported by your lodge.
Days 8 — 11
Maasai Mara safari
This is arguably the best place in all of Africa to encounter white and black rhinos, which thrive here in numbers seen nowhere else, most thrillingly on foot accompanied by a ranger. You can also explore on game drives or by horseback or mountain bike, and visit local community projects supported by your lodge.
From your luxury safari camp, head out on action-packed game drives and get an introduction to Maasai culture. For an even more spectacular view, take to the sky at dawn in a hot air balloon.
A perfect mix of traditional safari camp and comfort in a quieter corner of the Mara and perfectly located for the wildebeest migration's arrival.
An innovative eco-camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve offering one of the greenest safari experiences in Kenya.
The romance of safari under cream canvas tents and the style of a bygone era while leading the way in sustainable travel.
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Example trips
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Example trips
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Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
