June 2024

The ideal opportunity to experience the beauty of Kenya, combining the more authentic safari experience of camping in the wild in both the Meru National Park and the Mara Triangle, with a few nights at the exclusive Laragai House on the Borana Conservancy.

Kenya Overview

Area 583,000 sq. kms. ~ Population 50 million

Straddling the equator across East Africa, Kenya has an almost unparalleled physical diversity – tropical rainforests, golden deserts of epic expanse, pristine beaches, the Great Rift Valley lakes, mountains of snow and ice and, of course, the undulating savannahs of safari legend. Few destinations in the world can evoke such powerful imagery as Kenya.

The acacia-dotted plains are inhabited by iconic African animals, from towering elephant and giraffe to prancing gazelles, wallowing hippo, prides of lion and high-speed cheetah.

However, to simply focus on wildlife and nature is to ignore the people that make the country so dynamic, as Kenya is a thriving multi-cultural country with over forty tribal groups. Everyday life unites traditional tribes and urban families, ancient customs and modern sensibilities.

We believe that Kenya is truly a legendary safari destination.

True at First Light

An overview of our classic Kenya wildlife safari

Upon arrival in Nairobi, the first stop on our signature wildlife safari is the wild, remote and beautiful Meru National Park – a short domestic flight away.

Bisected by numerous mountain-fed streams, the Meru National Park is an especially picturesque area of Kenya with diverse scenery and a fantastic range of game – from rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, waterbuck, elephant, giraffe and buffalo. Pods of hippo and some large crocodiles can also be seen basking on various sandbanks.

Staying in our luxury mobile canvas tents, guests can enjoy two days of game drives, exploring the wilderness and making the most of alfresco bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and evening sundowners.

Photo credits: Laragai House

On the fourth day, a morning flight transfers guests to Laragai House on the Borana Conservancy. This exquisite private country house sits on the edge of a plateau, overlooking the Northern Frontier, with Lewa Downs to the east and the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya to the south. With its opulent interiors and colourful gardens, Laragai House is the ultimate home from home.

Whilst staying at the lodge, guests can enjoy an extensive range of activities, including adventurous bush walks, day and night game drives, mountain biking or horse-riding – equally, the pool provides the perfect place to cool down and relax.

Borana’s unique geographical location, combined with its privacy, natural beauty and abundant wildlife has won it acclaim all over the world. A particular highlight for guests who are passionate about the survival of rhinos is the unique opportunity to accompany the conservancy’s security team as they track and monitor each rhino every day.

Our final destination is the Mara North Conservancy – which, in our opinion, is the greatest wildlife destination on earth. Guests, once again, have the chance to stay in our totally exclusive private camp, set up in a secluded corner of the Mara, usually under a canopy of trees or overlooking a stream. Egyptian cotton sheets and warm feather duvets adorn the beds and hot water bottles are provided for the cool nights.

There is so much wildlife to witness here: the days are long with anticipation and excitement as guests are immersed in the wilderness and beauty of the landscape, with its rolling savannah and acacia woodland, intersected by dark green veins of riverine forest. The Mara is also home to the colourful and handsome Masai people who, with their herds of livestock, are synonymous with the region.

On the tenth day, guests are transferred by a short domestic flight back to Nairobi, where they can explore the local area and all it has to offer before travelling to the airport for their flight home.

For more information, view our online brochure by clicking here.

You can also find out more about all of our wildlife safaris by clicking here.

All of our trips are completely bespoke, so if you would like to get in touch to discuss the details in more depth, please do email us at info@safarisunlimited.com