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5 Days
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Pickup: Airpot
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Wifi Available
Description
Luxury Fly-In Safari Features
Private charter flights between coast → Samburu → Meru → coast
Luxury tented camps or lodges with en-suite bathrooms, fine dining, and panoramic views
Private safari guide for each park
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for private game drives
Optional walking safaris, cultural visits, and photography excursions
All transfers, domestic flight taxes, park fees, and meals included
Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich
Meru National Park: Original Elsa Lioness land, abundant birdlife, rivers, and forested landscapes
Minimal road travel: Fly-in safari saves 20+ hours of driving compared to road-only tours
Luxury bush experience: Private camps, gourmet meals, and personalized service
Ideal for: Couples, honeymooners, families, and wildlife photographers
Itinerary
Morning: Private pickup from your hotel/resort in Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, or Malindi. Flight: Charter flight from coast → Samburu airstrip (~2 hours). Accommodation: Luxury tented camp or lodge (e.g., Samburu Intrepids, Saruni Samburu) with en-suite rooms and panoramic views. Afternoon: Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, spotting Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich. Evening: Sundowner drinks in the savannah. Dinner under the stars at the lodge/camp. Highlight: Samburu’s dry northern landscape with rare northern species and dramatic sunsets.
Early Morning Game Drive: Best time to see predators (lions, cheetahs) and wildlife along the riverbanks. Breakfast: Bush breakfast in the park (optional). Midday: Return to lodge/camp to relax or enjoy a pool/spa. Afternoon Game Drive: Explore different sections of the reserve — photo opportunities for elephants, crocodiles, and unique bird species. Optional Activity: Visit a local Samburu village for cultural immersion and traditional dance. Evening: Gourmet dinner at camp/lodge.
Morning Flight: Samburu → Meru National Park airstrip (~1 hour flight). Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp (e.g., Kenia Lodge Meru or Elsa’s Kopje) with riverside or hilltop views. Afternoon: Game drive in Meru National Park, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, and Rothschild giraffes. Explore Meru’s unique habitats: dry riverine woodlands, grasslands, and forested hills. Evening: Sundowner overlooking the river, followed by dinner. Highlight: Meru is famous for its rich wildlife diversity and lush landscapes — also the original home of Elsa the Lioness (Born Free story).
Morning Game Drive: Early drive to spot big cats, elephants, and rare antelope species. Breakfast in the bush: Optional gourmet picnic breakfast. Midday: Relax at lodge, enjoy lodge amenities (pool, terrace, or spa). Afternoon Game Drive: Explore other sections of the park or go on a walking safari with a trained ranger. Optional: Birdwatching excursions along the rivers. Evening: Dinner at the lodge, starry night photography opportunity.
Morning Game Drive or Sunrise Photography Session: Capture wildlife and landscapes in soft morning light. Flight: Charter flight back to Mombasa / Diani / Watamu / Malindi (~2–3 hours). Arrival: Private transfer to hotel or airport for departure. End of Safari: You leave with memories of rare northern species, lush Meru landscapes, and exclusive luxury wildlife experiences.
Location
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