Nairobi, Amboseli & Masai Mara — In the Company of the Wild

Nairobi

Upon landing in Nairobi, meet your airport assistant inside the terminal and proceed directly through immigration, baggage collection, and customs, bypassing the queues while all formalities are handled on your behalf.. For your added comfort, an English-speaking airport representative will meet you at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This representative will walk you through your welcome package documents and itinerary, and they will answer any questions you may have. They will be holding a page board with your name as you exit the arrivals hall.. A private transfer between your hotel and the airport in Nairobi is provided.. A Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance policy is included for all guests, covering the cost of an evacuation flight to Nairobi for treatment in the event of serious illness or injury. Medical treatment costs are not covered. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for full coverage.

Accommodation: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel (B) (Deluxe Room), Nairobi

Nairobi, Amboseli

Depart from Nairobi this morning, passing through savanna grasslands, to reach your lodge in Amboseli. Upon arrival, set out into Amboseli National Park for a chance to share the terrain with the parks famed herds of free roaming elephants, as well as some of the world’s most elusive animals. Game viewing can be arranged either before or after checking into your camp, so call upon the knowledge of your expert guide to gain their recommendations based on your arrival time, animal activity and park hours.. This afternoon you’ll meet with your guide and head into Amboseli National Park. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to spot free-roaming elephants, however, a wide array of other species including bushbucks, dik-diks, duikers, and warthogs are also commonly found here. The park is also host to an incredible range of birdlife, with over 400 species identified, and on a clear day, you’ll also enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. After an afternoon exploring the park, you will return to your lodge to get set for a delicious safari dinner.. Dining at Tortilis Camp is centered around fresh, well-prepared cuisine that blends international dishes with locally inspired flavors and seasonal ingredients. Breakfast features a selection of fresh fruits, pastries, eggs prepared to order, and a variety of hot options. Lunch is served as a plated experience, with multiple courses highlighting locally sourced produce. Starters are often presented to share, including a range of salads made with ingredients such as beetroot, fennel, and eggplant, accompanied by freshly baked breads. The main course typically offers a choice between meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes, followed by a selection of desserts. In the evening, dinner is presented as a multi-course menu combining familiar international flavors with regional influences. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients, with many elements sourced locally where possible. Meals are served in the camp’s main dining areas, with attentive service and menus prepared daily. Please share any dietary needs well in advance with your Destination Expert.

Accommodation: Tortilis Camp (AI) (Safari Tent), Nairobi

Amboseli

This morning you will meet up with your guide and set out on a game drive through Amboseli Park, a land famous for its great herds of elephants. African elephants are distinguished from their Asian counterparts in several ways, the most noticeable being their ears, which are much larger. The African elephant is typically larger than Asian elephants and also feature a concave back. Both African males and females have external tusks and are usually less hairy than their Asian relatives. With any luck, today you will witness these incredible creatures firsthand as you track through Amboseli Park, in addition to a wide range of  fascinating animals both large and small.. With the sun high in the sky, set out with your guide into Amboseli National Park for an afternoon game drive. Although the region is visited by travelers primarily aiming to sight great herds of free roaming elephants, the park is also home to many other animals including cheetahs, lions, baboons, wildebeest and buffalo, to name only a few. On today’s afternoon adventure, you will track through Amboseli National Park in search of these impressive and less commonly seen animals.

Accommodation: Tortilis Camp (AI) (Safari Tent), Amboseli

Amboseli, Masai Mara

Enjoy a private transfer from your lodge in Amboseli to the airstrip for your flight today. Your guide will assist you with your luggage and the boarding process.. Board a flight in Amboseli with service to Masai Mara. Approximate flight duration is one hour. Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.. A shared transfer between the lodge and the airstrip is provided for your onward flight.. Welcome to your camp in the Masai Mara! Tucked away in one of the reserve’s most secluded corners, Sala’s Camp offers a rare sense of exclusivity, set along the Sand River where Kenya meets Tanzania. This peaceful setting, far from the busier areas of the Mara, allows for an unhurried safari experience with exceptional wildlife viewing in a truly intimate environment. After settling into your beautifully appointed tent, head out on your first afternoon game drive across sweeping plains alive with wildlife. From elegant giraffes and vast herds of antelope to elusive big cats, each outing reveals a different side of this remarkable landscape. At the heart of the camp, the main lounge and dining area overlook the river, offering uninterrupted views toward the distant Tanzanian hills. Here, days unfold at an easy pace, whether enjoying a freshly prepared meal at the striking communal table, relaxing with a drink from the open bar, or pausing for afternoon treats before your next safari. Various seating areas invite you to unwind, including a sunken firepit deck where evenings are spent sharing stories beneath the stars. Dining is equally memorable, from relaxed al fresco lunches on the veranda to atmospheric dinners, occasionally enjoyed outdoors. As evening falls, the rhythm of the bush takes over, and the soft sounds of wildlife create a memorable and immersive close to your day.. This afternoon, head out on an exciting game drive with your guide, keeping your eyes peeled for giraffes. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. They prefer areas with plenty of acacia trees, an important food source, and can browse at heights that most other herbivores cannot reach. While adults are nearly invulnerable to predation, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and wild dogs prey on baby calves. Giraffes commonly gather together to eat or socialize for a few hours and then roam off to graze separately. Males establish social hierarchies through "neckings," which are combat bouts where the neck is used as a weapon. Based on these displays, dominant males gain mating rights to females, who then bear the sole responsibility for raising their young.

Accommodation: Sala`s Camp (AI) (Forest Luxury Tent (Package)), Amboseli

Masai Mara

Today you will set out on an early morning game drive with your expert guide. The Masai Mara is home to a diverse range of animals. The park is home to the Big Five (Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo and Leopard) and numerous other species including Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles, Impalas, Topics, Hartebeest, Zebra and Masai Giraffe. It's also home to over 450 species of birdlife; among them are vultures, marabou storks, secretary birds, hornbills, crowned cranes, ostriches, long-crested eagles and African pygmy-falcons.. Indulge in a moment of relaxation with your Memori-arranged 30-minute massage at Sala’s Camp . Set against the serene backdrop of the Masai Mara, this soothing experience is designed to help you unwind between safari activities. Whether taken after a morning game drive or before an evening on the plains, this short yet restorative experience offers the perfect balance of comfort and connection to the surrounding wilderness.. Dining at Sala’s Camp is shaped by its remote setting at the southern edge of the Maasai Mara, with menus that draw on fresh, seasonal ingredients and a blend of international and locally inspired flavors. Mornings begin with a relaxed breakfast featuring fresh fruits, pastries, eggs prepared to order, and a selection of hot dishes. As the day unfolds, lighter lunches are served, often centered around vibrant salads, grilled options, and simple, well-balanced plates. In the evening, dinner becomes a more considered experience, with multi-course menus that change regularly and reflect both the creativity of the kitchen and the ingredients available. Dishes combine familiar flavors with subtle regional influences, resulting in a varied and thoughtful approach to dining. Meals are served in the camp’s shared spaces, where views stretch across the open plains and wildlife is often nearby. The atmosphere is unhurried, with a natural flow that follows the rhythm of the day. Please share any dietary needs well in advance with your Destination Expert.. Head out in the afternoon on a game drive across the beautiful Masai Mara. As the sun descends and the plains begin to cool, wildlife emerges from the shelter of shade and becomes more active. See if you can spot a herd of elephants as they approach watering holes and rivers to cool down with a drink and mud bath. The largest living land animal on Earth, elephants live – on average – between 50 to 70 years. African elephants are the largest of their species, and with any luck, will be seen firsthand during your exploration of the Masai Mara.

Accommodation: Sala`s Camp (AI) (Forest Luxury Tent (Package)), Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Early this morning head out on a rewarding game drive. Today, see if you can spot the elusive leopard. The smallest of the four "big cats," the leopard was once found across eastern and southern Asia and Africa, from Siberia to South Africa, but its range has decreased radically because of hunting and loss of habitat. It is now chiefly found in sub-Saharan Africa. Compared to other members of the Felidae family, the leopard has relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. It is similar in appearance to the jaguar, but is smaller and more slightly built. The species success in the wild is in part due to its opportunistic hunting behavior, its adaptability to various habitats, its ability to run at speeds approaching 36 miles per hour, its unequaled ability to climb trees even when carrying a heavy carcass, and its notorious ability for stealth. Ever elusive, these animals are one of the prized sightings within the Masai Mara.. Your expert guide will meet you at your lodge for an afternoon game viewing drive in and around the Masai Mara, today focusing on lions. Typically found in the savanna and grasslands, lions live on average between 10 and 14 years, and are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females, their offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, while the highly distinctive male lion is easily recognized by its mane and large face; one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture.

Accommodation: Sala`s Camp (AI) (Forest Luxury Tent (Package)), Masai Mara

Masai Mara, Nairobi

A shared transfer between the lodge and the airstrip is provided for your onward flight.. This short domestic flight departs from Masai Mara and arrives at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. Approximate flight duration is 45 minutes. Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.. A private transfer between your hotel and the airport in Nairobi is provided.. As you arrive through the front entrance of the Giraffe Manor you feel as though you're taking a trip back in time. With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, guests often remark that it’s like walking into the film Out of Africa: indeed, one of its twelve rooms is named after the author, Karen Blixen. Enjoy afternoon tea on the terrace as the sun sets behind the Ngong Hills, accompanied by a few long-legged friends. Reserved exclusively for in-house guests, an afternoon tea at the manor is a delightful occasion not to be missed. Relaxing in the tranquil setting of the manor gardens with a giraffe or two in view, you will be served with a tasty assortment of homemade cookies, cakes, sandwiches, scones and fruit platters. It is also a great chance to kick your legs into the air on the over-sized garden swing.

Accommodation: Giraffe Manor (AI) (Superior), Masai Mara

Nairobi

Reserved exclusively for overnight guests, breakfast at Giraffe Manor is served as the Rothschild's giraffes in residence cross the lawns and peer through the windows. At close quarters, the scale and character of these endangered animals is something no game drive quite prepares you for. Watch for their inquisitive tongues as they investigate what is on offer.. The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is a world renowned rescue and rehabilitation initiative primarily focused on the well-being of elephants and rhino’s. Since 1977, the Orphan’s Project has assisted in the recovery and reintegration of more than 150 elephants, returning them to the wild herds of Tsavo. Today, stop in for a visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, found at the Nairobi Game Park Headquarters. Arriving in time to participate the morning feeding, which takes place between 11am and 12pm, you will have the chance to meet the elephants as well as other endangered animals like the black rhino. This shared visit does not require the fostering of an elephant, however, if you are interested in contributing to the orphanages efforts, please visit https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/fostering.asp to learn more.. Nairobi National Park is a remarkable wildlife reserve located just 4 miles (7 km) south of Nairobi’s city center, making it one of the only national parks in the world set against a capital city skyline. Covering approximately 117 square kilometers, it features open grass plains, acacia bush, and seasonal rivers that support a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and one of Kenya’s most successful populations of black rhinos.