Travel by road to Ole Sereni
Accommodation Ole Sereni is ideally located for an uncomplicated overnight stay in Nairobi. Its location opposite Nairobi National Park means it is not unusual for guests to spot a rhino or the odd gazelle while enjoying dinner.
The sympathetically furnished rooms could be better soundproofed. However, the hotel has a good outdoor restaurant where guests can sit comfortably in the evening. It also boasts an outdoor pool with bar, a large indoor restaurant and a rooftop bar.
The drive from the Ole Sereni to both airports is about 30 minutes.
Nairobi was created in 1896 as deopot for the construction of the railroad line that would connect Uganda with the port of Mombasa. The place quickly developed into a respectable city. Today Nairobi has a population of about 5 million people. Unfortunately, the infrastructure has not really kept up with the pace, the roads are poorly maintained and chronically congested.
The Karen district in the south of Nairobi is named after the Danish writer Karen Blixen. Many of the accommodations we book are located here. The location is ideal, as both the international airport and the local airport Wilson are relatively easy and quick to reach. Those who spend more time in Nairobi or have to wait can visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust with the Elephant Orphanage near Nairobi National Park, or the Giraffe Center
Travel by road to Nairobi Wilson
Flight to Saruni Samburu
Accommodation Saruni Samburu is a wonderful lodge located in Kenya’s wild north. The lodge is built into and around a giant volcanic rock face. Perched on this spectacular viewpoint, the six luxury villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya in the distance.
There are two villas both with en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, spacious living, dining area and outdoor veranda. Four further villas are designed for families with two en-suite bedrooms with individual dressing rooms and one common large lounge and dining area, as well as several verandas.
Guests can enjoy the vast panoramas from the dining and lounge area, the two infinity pools and the Samburu Wellbeing Space. Nearby is a ground-level photographic hide next to a waterhole where the animals gather to drink.
Saruni Samburu is located in tribal lands to the north of Samburu National Reserve. The lodge overlooks a vast private wildlife sanctuary called Kalama Conservancy, and has exclusive access to the surrounding 800km² of pristine, protected wilderness.
Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in Kalama Conservancy and guests enjoy exclusive access to the conservancy. The lodge is also the sole source of income for the communities found in the area.
Ewaso Nyiro river draws wildlife in great numbers and creates a green oasis in an otherwise parched land. It’s a place of rich natural diversity with an astounding number of animals from huge majestic elephant to lion, leopard and cheetah and the «Samburu Special Five»: the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Gerenuk antelope and Somali ostrich. Wild dogs are also regularly seen.
Flight to Sirikoi
Accommodation
As a small and intimate family-owned safari lodge, Sirikoi offers a sure sense of exclusivity and high level service, but also manages to be welcoming, comfortable and unpretentious.
The main lodge and dining deck, four luxury tents, Sirikoi Cottage and private Sirikoi House are perfectly positioned along the spring-fed Sirikoi stream, from which the lodge derives its name. All buildings have a view of the lawns leading out onto the wetland and waterhole, which has become a favorite passage and sanctuary for wildlife.
Each accommodation has a private outside deck to make the most of "armchair game viewing". All guest tents are spacious and tastefully designed, with unique decor touches, a comfortable sitting area, free-standing bathtub, rain-shower and fireplaces. The Cottage (4 guests) and private House (6 guests) have two and three separate bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, private living and dining rooms and decks.
Sirikoi House comes with a private vehicle and guide, as well as chef and team of staff. The cozy main mess or lounge is decorated with a combination of African art and textiles, impressive bronze wildlife sculptures, handmade furniture and fascinating artifacts collected by the family over four generations.
Sirikoi’s beautiful infinity pool is perfectly refreshing in the hot midday sun. The lodge offers an incredible farm to plate dining experience. The one-acre organic garden is a hidden gem found just behind the lodge. Avocado, banana, berries - over 80 fruits, vegetables and herbs from the garden make up the majority of the lodge’s fresh produce. A place to feel spoilt in a very authentic way.
Sirikoi is just a 20 minute drive west from the Lewa airstrip, which is served by both private charters and scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport – a 50 minute flight away.
The area used to be a patchwork of huge ranches, and has now become a huge conservation story by turning the ranches into conservation areas where wildlife is only second to the Maasai Mara.
Half of the Kenya's black rhinos and half of the world’s Grevy’s zebras live here. Wild dogs were resettled and there are good chances to see one of the packs on safari. About 2'000 elephants live in the area and migrate between Mount Kenya and the Samburu area.
Income from the safari industry is used to support the local Samburu and Maasai communities.
Flight to Kicheche Valley Camp
Accommodation
Kicheche Valley Camp is part of the 210 km² private Mara Naboisho Conservancy, which borders the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in the north and serves as a buffer zone for the actual Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Located on the eastern side of the conservancy, the camp offers a personalized safari experience in one of the Maasai Mara's best protected areas. The six tents with en-suite bathrooms are raised on wooden platforms and the set-up offers enough space for a small sofa corner, a desk and a foredeck with table and chairs.
The Maasai Mara abuts the Serengeti to the north to form the border with Tanzania. The reserve covers an area of approx. 1'510 km² and receives water via the Sand River, the Talek River and, of course, the Mara River.
The Naboisho Conservancy is made up of land belonging to some 500 Maasai families, which joined forces in March 2010 to create a single area to be used for sustainable tourism. Today, the Naboisho Conservancy is one of the best nature reserves in the Maasai Mara. It is reserved exclusively for use by guests of the few camps that are allowed to be built there.
Adjacent to the actual National Park, several conservancies have been established, in particular the Mara North, the Olare Motorogi and the Naboisho conservancy. The Maasai share their land with a few lodges, which allows for very private safaris without the crowds. In addition, the guide is allowed to leave the trails when interesting sightings are made - a huge advantage over the actual National Park, which is particularly crowded during the migration period.
Flight to Nairobi Wilson
Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.
Duration 10 nights. Min 2 guests. Minimum age 8 years. Weight limit of luggage 15 kg. Luggage in one soft bag only.
Includes all transfers from Nairobi to the hotels/camps to Nairobi
- Ole Sereni: Standard Room. Breakfast.
- Saruni Samburu: Standard Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Sirikoi: Standard Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, private vehicle / guide provided by the lodge.
- Kicheche Valley Camp: Standard Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
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