The Northern & Escarpment Dream

Arrive at JKIA, where you are met by a luxury representative and fast-tracked through the airport to your private guide.

Special Early Arrival Inclusion: If you arrive before 3:00 PM, enjoy an immersive city tour.

Feed the endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre.

See rescued wildlife at the Nairobi Animal Orphanage.

Discover Kenya's natural and cultural history at the Nairobi National Museum.

Experience the fun optical exhibits at the Museum of Illusions.

After your tour, check into the quiet luxury of Hemingway's Nairobi, where your personal butler will handle your unpacking while you relax with dinner on the terrace.

Board your private executive flight from Wilson Airport to Lewa Downs. Check into the family-run Lewa Wilderness Lodge. This world-famous rhino conservation sanctuary offers stunning views of rolling hills and golden savannas.

Set off on an afternoon game drive to track black and white rhinos, as well as the rare Grevy's zebra. Enjoy a beautiful sunset sundowner in the wild before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Start your morning with an exhilarating Horse-Riding Safari across the wide plains of Lewa, exploring valleys and paths inaccessible by cars.

Return to the lodge for a fresh lunch and a swim in the infinity pool.

In the afternoon, set off on a game drive targeting the big cats of Lewa. Conclude your day with a private bonfire dinner under an ancient acacia tree, listening to the sounds of the African night.

Dedicate your entire day to exploring Lewa's diverse habitats and wildlife encounters. Begin with a dawn game drive targeting predators — lions, leopards, and African wild dogs.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax during the heat of the day. In the afternoon, another private game drive explores new areas of the conservancy.

After dinner, experience an exclusive night game drive, shining spotlights across the plains to reveal the nocturnal world. Return to the lodge under a canopy of stars.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Loisaba Conservancy (approximately 1.5 hours). Loisaba's 60,000 acres sit on a dramatic escarpment 500 feet above the Laikipia plains.

Arrive at Loisaba Lodo Springs in time for lunch. In the late afternoon, embark on a game drive across the conservancy's plateau. Your guide leads you to the edge of the escarpment for a sundowner, with the Laikipia plains spread 500 feet below.

Tonight, experience the magic of a star bed — your bed is wheeled onto a raised wooden platform under the open sky.

Wake up on your star bed as the first rays of sunlight paint the plains in gold. A bush breakfast is set up in the middle of the plains.

After breakfast, embark on a guided walking safari on the Loisaba plateau with your armed ranger — on foot, the bush communicates in an entirely different register.

Return to camp for lunch and rest. In the late afternoon, another game drive explores new corners of the conservancy, with a special focus on Loisaba's famous wild dogs. A sundowner on the escarpment edge closes the day, followed by a bonfire dinner back at the star beds.

After breakfast, enjoy a camel safari — moving in silence through the semi-arid Laikipia landscape.

After lunch, visit a Maasai village on Loisaba's borders for cultural immersion: warriors welcome you with songs, junior warriors demonstrate the adumu jumping dance, and women teach the symbolism of their beadwork.

Return to camp as the sun begins to set, and enjoy a sundowner on the escarpment edge. Sleep on the star beds again tonight.

A full day in Loisaba begins with a dawn game drive for lion, leopard and elephant. Return to camp for breakfast.

Mid-morning, a guided walking safari explores new areas of the conservancy. After lunch, rest during the heat of the day.

In the late afternoon, a final game drive covers new territory before a farewell sundowner on the escarpment edge — champagne and canapés as the sun sets over the Laikipia plains. Return to camp for a final bonfire dinner under the stars and sleep one last night on the star beds.

Board your private executive flight to the Maasai Mara, landing on the escarpment and transferring to the iconic Angama Mara. Check into your glass-fronted luxury suite hanging over the valley floor.

In the afternoon, set off on a private game drive across the Mara Triangle, tracking big cats and enjoying an elegant sunset sundowner.

Rise before dawn for a spectacular Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Maasai Mara. Float silently over the sweeping plains and winding rivers as the sun rises, then land for a classic champagne bush breakfast served on a white linen table in the wild.

Spend a quiet afternoon resting at the lodge before an evening game drive.

Spend a full day exploring the diverse habitats of the Mara Triangle. Your guide will find a picturesque spot for a private breakfast in the wild, followed by a targeted safari tracking the Big Five across the open plains.

In the evening, toast to your journey with a dramatic sunset sundowner, followed by an elegant dinner celebrating your Mara experience.

Check out of Angama Mara and begin your scenic journey down the escarpment. Travel through beautiful Rift Valley landscapes with stops at viewpoints for photographs.

Enjoy lunch en route at a scenic location. Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha, experience a boat safari on the lake to see hippo pods and birdlife.

Continue to Hell's Gate National Park for a restorative stopover at the Olkaria Geothermal Spa. Step into the natural, mineral-rich hot pools and let the warm waters soothe your muscles after your safari travels.

Return to Hemingway's Nairobi for your final night, concluding your 12-day expedition. Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner before your departure.