About the Itinerary

Begin your adventure among the bustling markets and leafy streets of Nairobi, the ‘Place of the Cool Waters’, before journeying to Meru, home of Elsa the Lioness. Experience the vast wildness of Laikipia and gaze upon the famed Masai Mara.

Experience secluded Meru, scenic, diverse and the one-time home of famous Elsa the Lioness, of “Born Free” fame. Follow in the footsteps of the Adamsons, enjoy superb birding and thrilling game drives. Embrace your wild side in sweeping Laikipia on engaging wilderness walks and drives, perhaps spend a night sleeping under the stars.Marvel at the open spaces and abundant game of the Masai Mara, explore the plains on game drive or hop into a hot-air balloon.

Whats included

• Meet and Greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary above
• All scheduled flights:
• Wilson Airport/Meru National Park/Laikipia Plateau/Masai Mara/Wilson Airport
• All scheduled road transfers:
• Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/The Palacina Suites/Wilson Airport
• Mughwango Hill airstrip/Elsa’s Kopje/Mughwango Hill airstrip/Loisaba airstrip/Loisaba Lodge/Loisaba airstrip/Kichwa airstrip/andBeyond Bateleur Camp/Kichwa airstrip
• Wilson Airport/Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• Kenya National park fees
• Domestic departure tax (Wilson Airport and all airstrips)
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Trading Terms apply/ Please learn more about the Akeibo terms

Quick Interesting Facts

• Wildlife:Lions, leopards, cheetahs, “Samburu 5”, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra and gerenuk, elephant, buffalo and eland, over 400 recorded species of birds.
• Traveling with children:Please reconfirm with us.
• Don’t leave without:Traditional African artefacts; Maasai beadwork; Tusker Lager; Dormans coffee; Maasai shukkas; plain white kikois; vegetable ivory salad servers; Kisi stone bowls; old East Africa stamps from Biashara Street in Nairobi.

Flight Arrangements Flight arrangements are done on request unless stipulated on the package as an inclusive offer. The above airlines, destinations and times are general and therefore changing constantly please enquire with our able staff regarding flight booking policy .

Day 1

(PALACINA SUITES)
Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by member from the &Beyond team who will drive you to the enchanting Palacina Suites. Spend one night at the Palacina Suites in a beautiful room with a lovely ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast.

Day 2-3

(ELSA’S KOPJE)
After a delicious breakfast you will be driven to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Mughwango Hill Airstrip. From the airstrip you will embark on your first game drive to Elsa’s Kopje. Spend two nights at Elsa’s Kopje in an enchanting ensuite room. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, beers, house wines, non luxury spirits, daily activities and laundry.

Day 4-5

(SABUK LODGE)
After a wholesome breakfast you will be driven back to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Loisaba Airstrip. From the airstrip, you’ll embark on your first game drive en route to Sabuk Lodge. Spend two nights at Sabuk Lodge. Your stay includes full board accommodation, day and night game drives, guided bush walks, guided bird walks, cultural visits, bush meals, sundowners, river swimming/tubing/fishing, camel assisted walking safaris and day excursions, Loisaba airstrip transfers and laundry service.

Day 6-8

(&BEYOND BATELEUR CAMP)
Delight in an early morning game drive and breakfast before you board your scheduled flight to Kichwa Airstrip. Upon landing enjoy a short game to Bateleur Camp at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo. Spend three nights at &Beyond Bateleur Camp. Accommodation is in a luxurious safari tent, raised on a wooden platform, with private veranda. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits and beers (excluding premium brands), tea and coffee, scheduled activities and laundry.

Day 9

(DEPARTURE)
Enjoy an early morning game drive and breakfast before we wave a fond farewell as you make your way back to the airstrip. From here, you will board your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport, where you will be picked up by a member from the &Beyond team who will drive you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, for your onward flight.