Lake Turkana aerial (cropped): Hansueli Krapf / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kenya Beyond the Mara
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW This is Kenya beyond the familiar safari circuit: the Maasai Mara, private conservancy country in Laikipia, a heli-safari into the wild north, Lake Turkana, Solio and Nairobi. This is Kenya beyond the familiar safari circuit. Begin in the Maasai Mara, then fly north into private conservancy country for rhino tracking, horseback or cycling experiences and unhurried time in the bush. A private heli-safari opens the door to the volcanic landscapes and remote waters of northern Kenya before the journey returns south via Solio and Nairobi. Every aircraft sector, camp and specialist experience is confirmed around season, conditions and the style of journey you want.
Three nights in the Maasai Mara, with expert guiding, a sunrise balloon safari and time to follow sightings without rushing
Three nights in Laikipia, selected from our preferred private-conservancy portfolio according to privacy, availability and journey style
Rhino tracking on foot with experienced rangers, balanced with private game drives and quiet time at the lodge
A private helicopter journey through Mount Kenya country and the remote volcanic landscapes of the north, subject to confirmed routing
Fishing and sundowners on Lake Turkana before travelling south to the rhino conservation landscape around Solio
A final Nairobi night, with Giraffe Manor and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust arranged where availability permits
Private Conservancy Country
Open highland country, conservation-led guiding and the freedom to explore beyond the vehicle.
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Local Expertise
Born and raised in South Africa
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Private Transfers
Seamless door to door
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Handpicked lodges and hotels
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Your experience, always first
Kenya
9 Nights • 5 Destinations • 5 Regions
Maasai Mara
3 Nights · Days 1–3
Wildlife, Ballooning & Open Plains
Borana & Laikipia
3 Nights · Days 4–6
Private Conservancy & Rhino Country
Lake Turkana
1 Night · Day 7
Heli-Safari into the Wild North
Solio
1 Night · Day 8
Central Kenya Conservation
Nairobi
1 Night · Days 9–10
A Distinctive Kenyan Finale
10 days / 9 nights recommended
Day by Day
Maasai Mara · Days 1 to 3
Maasai Mara
Arrive in Nairobi and continue by private charter into the Maasai Mara. Settle into camp over lunch, then head onto the plains for your first game drive and sundowner before dinner and stargazing.
Meals: Lunch & dinner
Maasai Mara
A sunrise balloon flight gives a different perspective on the Mara, followed by breakfast in the bush. Keep the afternoon deliberately slow before returning to the plains for an evening drive and a respectfully arranged Maasai cultural experience.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Maasai Mara
Begin with wildlife at first light, then spend part of the day on foot with an expert guide where conditions allow. Return to camp before another late-afternoon drive and dinner around the fire.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Borana & Laikipia · Days 4 to 6
Borana & Laikipia
Take a final Mara drive before flying north into Laikipia, with scenic routing over the Aberdares where operating conditions allow. Settle into private conservancy country and end the day with a sundowner in a dramatic highland setting.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Laikipia
Join experienced rangers for rhino tracking on foot, one of Kenya's most distinctive conservation experiences. A bush lunch and quiet afternoon leave room before an evening game drive, sundowner and stargazing.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Laikipia
Explore the conservancy by bicycle or horseback when conditions and property access allow. The day also leaves space for the lodge or spa before an evening drive, sundowner and private bush dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Northern Kenya & Lake Turkana · Day 7
Northern Kenya & Lake Turkana
Travel by private helicopter toward northern Kenya, flying through a changing landscape of mountains, desert and remote wilderness. Continue to Lake Turkana for lunch, fishing and sundowners beside the water, subject to confirmed routing and flying conditions.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Solio & Central Kenya · Day 8
Solio & Central Kenya
Begin the morning at Lake Turkana before flying south to Solio. After lunch, spend time with the people behind one of Kenya's most important rhino conservation landscapes, followed by an evening game drive and sundowner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Nairobi · Days 9 to 10
Solio to Nairobi
Take a final morning drive and bush breakfast before flying privately to Nairobi. Settle into Giraffe Manor where available, or a carefully selected alternative, with a light afternoon before dinner in the city.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Nairobi
Begin with breakfast in the company of giraffes where your confirmed stay permits. A private Nairobi programme can include the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust where available, followed by lunch and time at leisure before your onward international flight.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Five Regions, Selected Around the Journey
Sala's Camp or Private Mobile Camp
An intimate Mara base selected around season, privacy preference and the final flying route.
Preferred Laikipia Portfolio
Borana Lodge, Lengishu, Sirikoi or Arijiju, selected according to availability, privacy and journey style.
Koros Camp or Equivalent
A remote camp selected as part of the confirmed heli-safari route through Kenya's wild north.
Preferred Solio-Area Lodge
A conservation-led stay chosen for its access to Solio's rhino landscape and the final route south.
Giraffe Manor or Nairobi Alternative
Giraffe Manor where available, with a suitable Nairobi alternative proposed when required.
The named properties illustrate the intended stay style. Final properties, room categories, inclusions, commercial terms and availability are confirmed in your tailored proposal.
Solio rhino image (cropped): Byrdyak / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Experiences That Take Kenya Further
A sunrise balloon safari above the open plains of the Maasai Mara
Tracking rhino on foot in Laikipia with experienced conservation rangers
Private-conservancy game drives shaped around wildlife rather than a fixed timetable
Horseback or cycling safari in Laikipia where access and conditions allow
A private helicopter journey through the mountains and deserts of northern Kenya
Fishing and sundowners beside the remote waters of Lake Turkana
A close look at rhino conservation in the wildlife-rich landscape of Solio
Breakfast with giraffes in Nairobi where the confirmed stay permits
Begin Shaping Your Kenya Beyond the Mara Journey
Tell us your wildlife priorities, appetite for exploration, preferred pace and travel window. We will shape the private flying, camps and specialist experiences around current conditions and availability, then return with a considered route and tailored quotation.
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