🐘 Kenya Ultra-Luxury Safari Circuit Itinerary
Laikipia – Amboseli/Chyulu Hills – Tsavo – Maasai Mara
11–13 Nights | Estimated USD $17,000 – $25,000 per person
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
- VIP meet & greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
- Transfer to Hemingways Nairobi or Giraffe Manor for an overnight stay.
- Rest and recover from international flights.
💰 Rates: USD $800 – $2,500 per room (depending on property).
Days 2–4: Reteti House, Laikipia (3 Nights)
- Private charter (or scheduled flight via Nanyuki) to Reteti Airstrip in Samburu/Laikipia.
- Stay at Reteti House, an exclusive-use villa tied to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary.
- Activities include visiting the sanctuary, private game drives, bush walks, and sundowners.
💰 Rates: USD $1,500 – $2,000 pppn (private use).
Days 5–7: Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills (3 Nights)
- Private charter (or scheduled flight via Wilson Airport) to the Chyulu Hills airstrip.
- Stay at Ol Donyo Lodge, Great Plains Conservation’s flagship Amboseli lodge.
- Experiences: horseback safaris, tracking big-tusked elephants, biking, cultural encounters, and Kilimanjaro views.
💰 Rates: USD $1,800 – $2,500 pppn.
(Alternative: Tawi Lodge in Amboseli – USD $800 – $1,000 pppn.)
Days 8–10: Finch Hattons Luxury Camp, Tsavo West (3 Nights)
- Private charter (1 hour) to Tsavo West.
- Stay at Finch Hattons, a classic yet ultra-luxury safari camp set around natural springs.
- Activities: morning and evening game drives, sundowners with Mount Kilimanjaro views, and relaxation at the spa or yoga pavilion.
💰 Rates: USD $1,200 – $1,600 pppn.
Days 11–13: Maasai Mara (3 Nights)
- Fly from Tsavo to the Mara Conservancies.
- Choose between:
- Angama Mara – dramatic escarpment views, hot air balloon safaris, and exclusive Mara Triangle access.
💰 Rates: USD $1,500 – $2,300 pppn. - Mara Plains Camp – intimate camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, world-renowned for predator action.
💰 Rates: USD $1,800 – $3,200 pppn.
- Angama Mara – dramatic escarpment views, hot air balloon safaris, and exclusive Mara Triangle access.
- Activities: twice-daily game drives, cultural visits, sundowners, and (seasonally) Great Migration crossings.
(Alternative: Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp – USD $1,500 – $2,000 pppn.)
Day 14: Departure
- Morning game drive and breakfast.
- Flight to Wilson Airport (Nairobi).
- VIP transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international flight.
✨ Why This Safari Works
- Private & Exclusive: Reteti House + Ol Donyo + Finch Hattons + Mara’s top lodges ensure full privacy and high service.
- Scenic Variety: From Samburu’s rugged landscapes to Kilimanjaro, Tsavo’s volcanic drama, and Mara’s iconic plains.
- Smooth Flow: Private charters reduce travel time, keeping the journey seamless and comfortable.
🛩 Transfers & Logistics
- Option 1: Mix of scheduled bush flights (cheaper, shared planes) and short ground transfers.
- Option 2: Private charter flights throughout (faster, seamless, highly recommended for luxury itineraries).
💰 Flight Costs Estimate:
- Scheduled bush flights: USD $2,000 – $2,500 per person total.
- Private charters: USD $12,000 – $15,000 for the entire itinerary (shared among the group).