Family Kenya's Samburu & Masai Mara

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At A Glance

Destinations
Duration

7 days

Nearest Airport

Kalama Airport

Tour Highlights

Perfectly combines adventure, wildlife & culture for families
Stay in luxury private villa accommodation in the Mara and Samburu
Relax at the Samburu and Maasai Wellbeing Spaces
Go on nature walks and view cave paintings
Learn more on the Warriors Academy
Optional hot-air balloon rides and biplane flips

Overview

Vacation villas are great for families: like a ‘home away from home', they allow you privacy, comfort and the space to relax away from fellow safari goers. There is a network of luxuriously appointed holiday homes across East Africa that puts you in the middle of the bush without sacrificing any creature comforts.

Imagine an eco-chic villa open to the wide, wild world of the Samburu at Saruni Samburu. Picture dinner under the stars on your private veranda and your children learning about the ways of the warriors and guardians of the remote Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy. Kalama is a crucial elephant migratory corridor and you can watch these gentle giants lumber on their eternal quest for fresh grazing. After a hike up Mount Ololokwe, the Samburu’s sacred mountain, wash off the dust of the rocky cliffs in one of two infinity pools.

More adventure beckons as you follow migratory wildebeest to the Masai Mara, where Saruni Mara welcomes you for three unforgettable nights. The villa has everything a traditional safari accommodation should have – and more. Besides unrivalled game viewing, there is a host of adventurous activities, from the Warriors Academy – an interactive learning programme designed specifically for families with children – to summiting nearby Kilelioni. For those who welcome relaxation, there are the therapeutic pleasures of the Masaai Wellbeing Space, before you return ‘home' to your safari villa for a family feast at dinner time.

Itinerary

Day to day
    • Saruni Samburu dining area and view from your villa veranda.
    • Samburu Saruni villa view.
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    • Helicopter excursion.
    • Villa room interior.
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    Itinerary information

    After touching down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, a driver will meet you and transfer you to Wilson Airport for your short-haul flight to Samburu. For the next three nights, the spectacular Saruni Samburu’s luxury, eco-chic villas are your home. Open and spacious, they offer spectacular views over Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy and to far-off Mount Kenya.

    Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in more than 800 square kilometres or 497 square miles of pristine wilderness that is chock-full of wildlife. It is yours to explore exclusively, guided by Samburu warriors who are passionate about their land and culture. Kalama is also a crucial migratory corridor for large herds of elephants between the northern and southern conservation areas.

    Saruni Samburu information

    Built into and around a giant volcanic rock face with unbelievable views
    Nature walks with excellent Samburu guides
    Interesting Samburu rock art and cultural interactions
    Excellent bird watching and photography from the private hide by a waterhole
    Riverside picnics and bush dinners (by arrangement)
    'Warriors' programme for children
    Fully inclusive safari with complimentary 30-minute massage

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    "excellent"
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      • Witness the wildebeest migration.
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      • Saruni Mara main lodge area.
      • Migration experience.
      • Hot air balloon over the migrating wildebeest.
      • Maasai warriors.
      • Picnic under the acacia trees.
      • The Artist's Studio Bedroom overlooking the valley at Saruni Mara.
      • The Artists Studio interior.
      • Private dining.
      • Family Villa deck.
      • The Private Villa.
      "exceeded expectations"
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      Katherine Mau
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      Itinerary information

      Depart Samburu on another short-haul flight to the Masai Mara. Your last stop is Saruni Mara, the only boutique lodge in the Masai Mara. The lodge is nestled in a secluded valley in the heart of Mara North Conservancy, an exclusive, private wildlife concession bordering the famed Masai Mara National Reserve.

      During your three nights at Saruni Mara, Maasai warriors guide you throughout, sharing their ancient wisdom of the area and animals and their fascinating way of life. Again, there is much to do: game drives in Mara North Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies and night drives in Mara North Conservancy; guided bush walks through the forest and valleys around Saruni Mara and bird watching. You can also join the Warriors Academy with lessons in animal tracking; hike up Kilelioni, the highest peak in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, and join cultural visits to the local Maasai Market.

      Saruni Mara information

      Excellent year-round game viewing
      Private Masai Mara conservancy
      Perfect for the Wildebeest Migration season
      Day and night game drives as well as walking safaris
      Environmentally and community focused, with Maasai cultural experiences
      One of only 10 lodges in 74 000 acres of land

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      "exceeded expectations"
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      Itinerary information

      Savour a last morning in the Mara before heading back to the airstrip for you flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. From there you’ll transfer to the international airport for your journey onward or home.

      Expert Opinion

      We know because we go
      Corné Maritz

      Corné Maritz

      Africa Safari Expert

      It's no secret that these eco lodges have a reputation for absolute client delight. Adventure, explore, learn, have fun - tons of great activities are on offer from warrior programs to wildlife. In between spotting wildlife relax in the privacy of your spacious villa or take full advantage of the pampering offered at the spa.

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      What’s Included?

      • Meals:
      • Saruni Samburu : Fully Inclusive Plus (All Meals, Selected Beverages, Selected Extras)
      • Saruni Mara : Fully Inclusive Plus (All Meals, Selected Beverages, Selected Extras)
      • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
      • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
      • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
      • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

      What’s Excluded?

      • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
      • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
      • Tips
      • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
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