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Aerial view of Sala's Camp overlooking the Sand River in Kenya's Maasai Mara
Mara · Borana · Matthews Range · Nairobi

Kenya Beyond Mara

Nine nights from the Maasai Mara to Borana, the Matthews Range and Nairobi, linked by private charters and a helicopter safari.

9Nights
4Destinations
From $17,563Per person sharing

Low season $35,125 total for twoHigh season $44,756 total for two

Based on two adults sharing. Prices vary by travel dates, season, availability and final arrangements.

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Journey in one glance

Four landscapes. One remarkable Kenya.

  1. 01
    Maasai Mara3 nights · Sala’s Camp
  2. 02
    Borana3 nights · Borana Lodge
  3. 03
    Matthews Range1 night · Koros Camp
  4. 04
    Nairobi2 nights · Manzili House

OVERVIEW Four very different Kenyan worlds meet in one privately flown journey: the Mara, Borana, the Matthews Range and Nairobi.

Three nights at Sala’s Camp, with a sunrise balloon safari, Mara game drives and a bush dinner

Three nights at Borana Lodge, combining game drives with conservation and wilderness experiences arranged by the lodge

A helicopter safari north to Koros Camp in the Matthews Range, followed by a helicopter flight to Nairobi

Two nights at Manzili House, with the Sandstorm Opportunity Factory and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust included

Private charter, helicopter and ground transfers following the confirmed route

Full-board safari stays; breakfast at Manzili House; the meal at Cultiva Farm is paid directly

Private pool, hammock and forest tent at Sala's Camp in the Maasai Mara
Sala's Camp, Maasai Mara

A Forest Tent above the Sand River

A private deck, pool and hammock frame the surrounding Maasai Mara landscape.

WHY CHOOSE AFRICA MADE EASY

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Local Expertise

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Tailored entirely to you

Private Transfers

Seamless door to door

Luxury Only

Handpicked lodges and hotels

People First

Your experience, always first

Itinerary · 9 Nights · 10 Days

Kenya, beyond the expected.

Four distinct chapters move from the wildlife-rich Mara and Borana to the remote Matthews Range, then close with Kenyan craft and conservation in Nairobi.

01

The Mara

Maasai Mara

Three nights · Sala’s Camp

Maasai Mara · Days 1 to 3

1
Into the Mara

Maasai Mara

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and continue by private charter into the Maasai Mara, followed by a road transfer to Sala’s Camp. Settle in over lunch, with time to pause after the journey. If your arrival allows, the first game drive carries you into the evening for sundowners before dinner at camp.

Meals: Lunch & dinner

Sala’s Camp safari vehicle on a game drive in the Maasai Mara
2
Above the Savannah

Maasai Mara

Rise before dawn for the included hot-air balloon flight across the Mara, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Return to camp for lunch and a quiet middle of the day, then set out on an extended afternoon game drive. Follow the wildlife into the softer evening light and pause for a sundowner before dinner beneath the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Hot-air balloon floating above the Maasai Mara at sunrise
3
A Full Day in the Mara

Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The route follows current wildlife movement; during the migration season, river crossings may be possible but are never guaranteed. Sundowners and an included bush dinner close the final Mara evening.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Bush dinner beside the Sand River at Sala’s Camp in the Maasai Mara
Horse riders approaching two rhinoceroses in Borana Conservancy, Kenya
From the Marainto rhino country.
02

Rhino country

Borana

Three nights · Borana Lodge

Borana & Laikipia · Days 4 to 6

4
North to Borana

Borana & Laikipia

After breakfast, there may be time for a short final game drive or an easy morning at camp, depending on the flying schedule. Transfer to Keekorok for the private charter to Borana Airport and the short lodge transfer. Check in, have lunch and settle into the landscape before sundowners and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Private plunge pool and luxury suite overlooking the Borana Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya
5
Conservation in Action

Laikipia

Begin with a morning game drive across Borana’s private conservancy, then return for lunch and time at the lodge. Later, join a conservation experience such as rhino tracking or a guided bush walk, subject to the lodge’s arrangements; horse riding may be offered as an alternative. Sundowners and dinner complete the day.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Adult rhinoceros and calf together on grassland, illustrating rhino conservation in Kenya
6
Choose Your Borana Day

Laikipia

Set out on a morning game drive or guided walk, with the chance to learn more about Borana’s conservation work before lunch. The afternoon can be shaped around the lodge and conservancy: horse riding, e-biking, further conservation activities, a walk or a bush meal may be arranged separately, subject to availability and your final proposal.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Horseback safari near a buffalo herd with Mount Kenya in the distance
Mountain ridges of northern Kenya's Matthews Range at sunset
North, by helicopterThe Matthews Range.
03

The far north

Matthews Range

One night · Koros Camp

Matthews Range · Day 7

7
By Helicopter to Koros

Borana to the Matthews Range

After breakfast, transfer to the helicopter for the flight north from Borana to Koros Camp, watching Kenya’s changing landscapes unfold below. Check in and have lunch, then spend the afternoon at leisure or join a camp-based activity according to the confirmed arrangements. Sundowners and dinner follow in the far north.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Open-air thatched shared area at Koros Camp in northern Kenya
Giraffe in Nairobi National Park with the city skyline in the distance
And then, the cityNairobi.
04

The city finale

Nairobi

Two nights · Manzili House

Nairobi · Days 8 to 10

8
From the Matthews Range to Nairobi

Koros Camp to Manzili House

After breakfast, spend a final morning in Koros Camp’s surroundings or join a short guided activity, depending on the arrangements confirmed for your stay. Fly by helicopter to Wilson Airport, where a private transfer continues to Manzili House. Check in, settle into your Nairobi base and enjoy a relaxed evening with dinner.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Arched garden suite exterior at Manzili House in Nairobi
9
Craft and Food in Karen

Nairobi

After breakfast, visit the Sandstorm Opportunity Factory to see Kenyan canvas and leather craft in practice. A meal at Cultiva Farm may be enjoyed afterward at your own cost. Return to Manzili House for the rest of the afternoon; lunch and dinner are paid directly today.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch & dinner paid directly

Dining room at Cultiva Farm in Nairobi, where meals are paid directly
10
Elephants and Onward

Nairobi

After an early breakfast and check-out, visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage. If your flight schedule permits, pause for lunch at leisure before the private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Young elephants gathered around a water trough at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi
WHERE YOU WILL STAY

Four Stays, One Remarkable Route

Luxury tent at Sala’s Camp in the Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara, Kenya

Sala’s Camp

Three full-board nights on the Sand River, positioned for Mara game drives, ballooning and the included bush dinner. Room category is confirmed with the final booking.

Private plunge pool at Borana Lodge in Laikipia, Kenya
Borana & Laikipia, Kenya

Borana Lodge

Three full-board nights in Borana Conservancy, with game drives and conservation-led activities arranged by the lodge. Room category is confirmed with the final booking.

Fire pit and outdoor seating in front of the open-sided lodge at Koros Camp
Matthews Range, Kenya

Koros Camp

One full-board night at a remote camp in the Matthews Range, reached by helicopter from Borana and linked onward to Nairobi.

Swimming pool beside the white-walled Manzili House in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya

Manzili House

Two nights with breakfast in Nairobi, providing a calm base for the Sandstorm Opportunity Factory and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust visits.

The four named stays and their durations follow the confirmed itinerary. Specific room categories remain subject to availability and final confirmation.

The Africa Made Easy difference

Every detail considered. Every moment yours.

From the Maasai Mara to the Matthews Range, we bring the journey together so you can simply experience it.

Exceptional stays

Four distinctive properties, each chosen for its sense of place.

Seamless travel

Private flights, helicopter sectors and transfers coordinated.

Extraordinary experiences

From a sunrise balloon safari to conservation encounters.

Personal attention

A thoughtfully planned journey with trusted local partners.

What’s included in your journey?

Included

Accommodation

  • Three nights at Sala’s Camp in the Maasai Mara.
  • Three nights at Borana Lodge in Borana Conservancy.
  • One night at Koros Camp.
  • Two nights at Manzili House in Nairobi.
  • Accommodation based on the agreed meal plan.

Flights & transfers

  • Private charter flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the Maasai Mara.
  • Private charter flight from the Maasai Mara to Borana.
  • Helicopter safari from Borana to Koros Camp.
  • Helicopter flight from Koros Camp to Nairobi.
  • Private airport and ground transfers as outlined in the itinerary.

Safari & experiences

  • Maasai Mara balloon safari and game drives.
  • Bush dinner in the Maasai Mara and sundowners where included by the camp.
  • Borana Conservancy game drives, conservation and wilderness experiences as arranged.
  • Helicopter safari experience between Borana and Koros Camp.
  • Visits to the Sandstorm Opportunity Factory and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage.

Meals & services

  • Meals at the safari camps and lodges as per the agreed meal plan, including the Maasai Mara bush dinner and breakfast at Manzili House.
  • Experienced safari guides during scheduled safari activities.
  • Park and conservancy fees for included safari activities where specifically quoted.
  • Meet-and-assist services as outlined in the itinerary.

Arranged separately

  • International flights to and from Kenya.
  • Kenya visa or electronic travel authorization fees.
  • Travel insurance and medical insurance.
  • Personal expenses including laundry, telephone calls and other personal services.
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages unless specifically included.
  • Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
  • The meal at Cultiva Farm, payable directly by guests.
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, camp or lodge staff and other service providers.
  • Personal shopping and souvenirs.
  • Additional activities not specifically included in the itinerary.
  • Optional excursions or experiences not mentioned in the final quotation.
  • Additional helicopter hours, diversions or routing outside the agreed itinerary.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Costs arising from flight delays, cancellations or circumstances beyond the operator’s control.
  • Any service not expressly stated under inclusions.

Your detailed final proposal will confirm booking-specific arrangements, inclusions, meal plans and any optional experiences.

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Lioness beside a Sala's Camp safari vehicle with a hot-air balloon above the Maasai Mara
Above the MaraA first light worth waking for.
The moments that stay with you

Some journeys stay with you long after you return.

Wildebeest crossing a river during the Great Migration in Kenya's Maasai Mara
01 Above the Mara

The plains unfold beneath you at first light.

Adult rhinoceros and calf together on an African grassland
02 A different kind of encounter

Discover the conservation story behind Borana.

Remote mountain wilderness and winding riverbeds in northern Kenya
03 Into the far north

A helicopter journey into Kenya's remote landscapes.

Three African elephants including a young calf gathered at a waterhole
04 A meaningful farewell

An encounter with Kenya's elephant conservation work.

Good to know

A few things worth knowing.

01 How does the private flying work?

The journey includes private charter flights from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara and onward to Borana, followed by helicopter sectors from Borana to Koros Camp and from Koros Camp to Nairobi. Exact routings and departure times are confirmed before travel and remain subject to weather, operating conditions and aircraft availability.

02 Can we personalize the experiences?

Yes. The journey can be shaped around individual interests, including wildlife photography and conservation experiences where available. Any changes, optional additions and related costs are confirmed before booking.

03 What's included in the journey?

Your journey includes nine nights across four properties, the private flights, helicopter sectors and transfers specified in the itinerary, and the confirmed safari and special visits. The detailed inclusions section and your final proposal confirm booking-specific meal arrangements, fees and any optional additions.

04 What about international flights and entry requirements?

International flights are not included. Travelers are responsible for applicable Kenya entry authorization or visa requirements, travel insurance and personal expenses. Our team can help you understand the arrangements before departure.

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