A superb fly-in safari between two of the most popular wildlife areas of Kenya. Avoiding travel by road allows more time at the camps and game viewing, and accommodation is at the excellent Intrepids Lodges with a luxury upgrade option in the Mara.

Day 1 - Heathrow–Nairobi
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Nairobi.

Day 2 - Samburu
Transfer to Wilson airport and fly Air Kenya (or similar) to Samburu for three nights at Samburu Intrepids Camp. Set in the National Reserve amid Acacia trees, the luxury tented camp fringes the Uaso Nyiro River, and its abundance of wildlife. Afternoon game drive and overnight.

Day 3 - Samburu
Samburu Intrepids has 27 stylish tents on stilts and wooden decking overlooking the river, shielded with thatched roofs. All have electricity, ceiling fans, minibar, bathrooms with showers, plus there is a central main building and swimming pool. The excellent Adventurers Club offers children lots of educational activities, and morning and afternoon game drives in the camp’s own 4x4 vehicles are included.

Day 4 - Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives take you into the heart of the Reserve with the chance to spot the big cats.

Day 5 - Masai Mara
After breakfast and an early morning game drive, fly Air Kenya directly to the Maasai Mara and Mara Intrepids Camp for three nights. An afternoon game drive will give a taste of this famous reserve. Here you may upgrade to the exquisite Mara Explorer Camp. Set on the Talek River, frequented by hippo, the intimate camp has just ten secluded tents set on wooden decking, with en suite shower, and an outdoor bath located on the deck. The Intrepids Camp has 30 beautifully furnished tents with features as per Samburu.

Day 6 - Masai Mara
Today enjoy morning and afternoon game drives into the heart of the Mara.

Day 7 - Masai Mara
Another memorable day with morning and afternoon game drives seeking out the stars of ‘Big Cat Diary’, including Bella the Leopard who is often filmed nearby.

Day 8 - Return or Beach
Early morning game drive before your Air Kenya flight to Nairobi. You will be taken to a comfortable Nairobi hotel for the afternoon where you may wish to prebook a day room (extra cost) before your Kenya Airways overnight flight to Heathrow.


Notes
Light aircraft baggage allowance - 15 kg.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.
This safari is offered on a daily basis so no allocation is held and all services are subject to availability. If any element is not available, we will suggest the best available alternative.