For: Anthea, Barbara & Stephanie

2nd June: Fly to Masai Mara

This morning you will need to check-in at Wilson Airport for your flight with Safarilink to Mara Ol Kiombo departing at 10h00. On arrival at approx 11h00 you will be met by your guide from Seringet Camp to game drive across to the camp & settle into your tents before enjoying a delicious lunch.

2nd to 5th June: Seringet Camp, Masai Mara

Nigel Archer Safaris’ Seringet Mara Camp offers an unparalleled safari experience in the heart of East Africa’s most iconic wilderness. Nestled amidst the sprawling plains of the Maasai Mara, this exclusive camp embodies luxury and adventure in equal measure.

Experience the ultimate African adventure at Nigel Archer Safaris’ Seringet Mara Camp, ideally located at the confluence of the Mara and Talek Rivers, offering unparalleled views of the Great Migration.

Indulge in spacious, elegantly furnished tents designed for relaxation after a day of adventure, and savor gourmet meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients under the vast African sky or in our elegant dining areas.

Enjoy prime game viewing opportunities right from your room, witnessing majestic predators and diverse wildlife in their natural habitat, all while surrounded by the luxury and comfort of our well-appointed camp.

5th June: Fly to Laikipia

This morning you will game drive back across to Ol Kiombo airstrip to meet your Scenic Wilderness scheduled flight to Lewa where you will be met by a guide from Borana Lodge.

5th to 7th June: Borana Lodge, Laikipia

Borana Lodge is found at the heart of Borana Conservancy, perched on a hillside guaranteeing privacy from each cottage. The Lodge and cottages all have exceptional unobstructed views of Borana Conservancy and beyond. The Lodge is designed around the main house which is where guests and guides gather for drinks and dinner in the evenings. Created out of locally sourced materials, the main house has a vaulted thatched roof and a large rose-wood bar. With two large fireplaces, the bar is the perfect place to enjoy a signature cocktail and reminisce on the day’s adventures. Each cottage is built out of rock and cedar with a thatched roof.  They all have open fireplaces, lit each evening with a basket of sustainably sourced firewood nearby along with verandas with breathtaking views.  The bathrooms are spacious and have both baths and showers which look out over the wilds of Africa.

Borana offers some of the most thrilling, authentic and unique ways to encounter Kenya’s wildlife and wilderness thanks to their conservation efforts.

Embark on exciting game drives across the stunning landscapes of Borana Conservancy, where you'll have the chance to witness Africa's iconic wildlife up close. Expert guides will navigate you through this breathtaking conservation area, ensuring an immersive and unforgettable safari experience filled with awe-inspiring wildlife encounters in the shadow of Mt Kenya.

You can also set out on a bush walk, immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the African wilderness. Accompanied by your guide and a ranger, you'll have the opportunity to explore hidden corners of the conservancy, track wildlife, and gain a deeper understanding of the ecosystem while enjoying an intimate and authentic safari experience on foot.

Enjoy breakfast in the shade of a yellow fever tree or dinner under the stars at The Hide. At Borana Lodge, they have a number of locations both within the lodge grounds and on the conservancy where you can indulge in tasty, locally sourced meals or cocktails at sundowners. Nothing comes close to a G&T in the company of a herd of elephants.

Horse riding is also a fantastic way to view wildlife and surround yourself with nature, and at the Borana Conservancy HeadQuarters, they keep a stable of over thirty horses suitable for all riders. (Please complete the riding information form prior to arrival).

Borana has a close relationship with one of the local Maasai communities North of the conservancy, who are eager to share their culture. A Maasai elder who will give you a tour of the village and will describe the history of the Maasai tribe. Various members of the community will show you their customary ways of life and traditions. The tour usually ends with a traditional tribal dance. (This is at an additional cost of $40 per person which goes straight to the community).

Rhino Tracking - This is not your average bush walk, help with conservation on Borana by joining the team of scouts who track and account for all rhinos each morning, often encountering elephant, giraffe and other wildlife. The team must set out on foot from various locations across Borana to see and monitor each rhino on the Conservancy. By joining them on this venture, Borana Lodge guests are given the opportunity to learn more about the “behind the scenes” work that goes into the conservancy, how they track and identify rhino, and take the time to meet the team that keep the rhino safe.

Ranger Deployments - Each evening, armed members of the anti-poachoing unit are deployed to various vantage points across Borana Conservancy in order to survey and monitor the wildlife, the land and the perimeter. Guests can help by accompanying parts of the team out on these deployments and dropping them off where they will then spend the night. These rangers are out all night, every night, regardless of the weather or day of the year. This gives you the opportunity to learn about ranger training and the day to day lives of our anti-poaching team as well as spending time with the men and women on the front line of conservation.

For more suggestions for how you able to spend your time here, and information on the Lodge and the Conservancy, please visit https://www.borana.co.ke

7th June: Borana to Tumaren

This morning after breakfast, a driver from Karisia will collect you and drive you down to Tumaren Camp.

7th to 11th June: Tumaren Camp, Laikipia

Set on the edge of a wide plain this beautiful camp looks west towards granitic inselbergs that define the local landscape. Each tent is furnished uniquely and all the tents offer sweeping verandas from which most of our plains game can be spotted. The grasslands are rich with wildlife and you can spend hours watching animals wander by or photographing the huge variety of birds coming to the bird bath.

Tumaren is rich in wildlife and our Samburu and Masai guides provide a great perspective on not only the game but also the local cultures of Northern Kenya. Our guides will plan your stay according to your desires, wildlife and the local calendar. Each day can include guided walks, swimming in the 20m pool looking out at the wildlife coming to drink at the waterhole, camel rides, visits to the camel creche, game drives, birdwatching, picnics, tracking, visiting a local manyatta/market (if the day is right), visiting a school and rock climbing.

11th: Tumaren to Burguret, Anthea’s Home

Today you will be driven from Tumaren to Anthea’s house in the Burgeret to relax for the next two nights

13th: Burguret to Tsavo East

Early today, an Odyssey Safaris’ driver will collect you from Anthea’s house to drive you down to the big expanses of the Tsavo East National Park

13th to 15th June: Galdessa Little, Tsavo East

Fringed with doum palms and overlooking the Yatta Plateau, Galdessa offers a luxurious yet wild experience for travellers seeking to immerse themselves in a hidden and untouched corner of Tsavo East National Park. Enjoying a position on the Galana river, wildlife sightings are frequent, whether you enjoy a game drive or stay at the camp watching hippos, elephants and more as they come to cool off in the river. Galdessa Little has just three tents and is exclusive to your group for the next two nights.

The Sheldrick Trust that runs Galdessa Little as well as the Elephant Orphanages at Voi, Nairobi, Ithumba, Kibwezi is a not for profit organization that has done more to relieve elephant suffering in Kenya than any other conservation operation on earth. The trust was begun by Dame Daphne Sheldrick who pioneered not just the physical methods of raising an elephant but also the emotional investments that these social animals require to survive. All the orphan elephants within the Sheldrick Trust’s care underwent severe trauma when they became separated from their mothers and herds. Many experienced violence and cruelty that is hard to imagine. To see the beaming happiness of these same animals as they wallow in their ponds, interact with their keepers, or roll in the mud is genuinely reaffirming and brings tears to many a visitors eye. To hear directly from the keepers their latest elephant stories and to understand how these young animals are learning to fend for themselves in Tsavo, gives a far deeper understanding of their beautiful and complex intelligence.

15th June: Return to Nairobi