**Our best selling itinerary - Giraffe Manor is so pupular and we reccomend guests to book this itinerary at least 9-12 months in advance
From meeting the giraffes at your breakfast table in Nairobi to the spectacular annual wilderbeest migration in the glorious Masai Mara, this thrilling safari journery will bring you the most memorable experience of the wildest Kenya.
Highlights
- Most extra-ordinary experience to enjoy breakfast with Rothschild giraffes at The Giraffe Manor
- Visiting the world-renowned Masai Mara National Park for abundant wildlife
- July – Oct is best season for Great Migration's river crossings, thousands and thousands of wildebeests will be gathering by the crocodile-feasted Mara River
- Visit to Laikipia - Home to Kenya's largest population of Black Rhinos
- Staying at well-selected camps with outstanding guiding services
In the evening, fly with Qatar Airways to Nairobi (via Doha).
| Fly | Hong Kong - Doha | Qatar Airways | 19:10-22:35 |
| Fly | Doha - Nairobi | Qatar Airways | 01:55-07:50 |
On arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative, who will drive you to Giraffe Manor – surrounded by vast acres of indigenous forest and famous for its resident herds of giraffe that causally wander around the spectacular grounds.
Dinner
Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor
After a delicious breakfast you will be driven to Wilson Airport for your flight to Solio. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Solio Lodge and lunch to be served. Head out on a 4x4 vehicle to the vast open plains in the shadow of Mount Kenya create a tranquil and secluded setting. Enjoy a scenic sundowners before returning to camp for dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSolio LodgeSolio Lodge
Wake up early to a hot coffee or fragrant tea before the full days game drives. Laikipia shelters not only the Big Five but a variety of rare and endangered species, including African wild dog, Grevy’s zebra and the semi-aquatic sitatunga antelope.
The Laikipia Plateau stretches from the slopes of snow-capped Mount Kenya to the rim of the Great Rift Valley and boasts one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa and is one of the last strongholds of the endangered black rhino.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSolio LodgeSolio Lodge
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge before heading to the airstrip. Your complimentary scheduled flight will be waiting to take you to the iconic Masai Mara - Kenya’s most renowned game park, situated in the northern borders of the Serengeti. Its legendary seasonal Great Migration of over two million wildebeest and other antelope has been described as one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerandBeyond Kichwa Tembo - Superior TentMara Bushtops
Your days are filled with magnificent game-viewing. Share with your guide on what you would like to see, wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, topi, elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, lion, cheetah, leopard, black rhino, crocodiles, hyena, jackal… Enjoy picnic lunch and sundowners drink under the unbeatable scenery.
You may want to refresh yourself at the camp’s pool with warthogs visiting during the heat of the day. Chat with other guests on your safari experience before dinner under the African sky.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerandBeyond Kichwa Tembo - Superior TentMara Bustops
*Possible river-crossing during mid July-Oct
During river crossing season in Masai Mara you will spend more time by the river and hopefully be able capture the amazing moments of crossings.
It is time to farewell the beautiful Mara. After breakfast you will return to Nairobi by a short flight, and connecting your Qatar Airways flight back to Hong Kong (via Doha).
| Fly | Nairobi - Doha | Qatar Airways | 17:20-23:25 |
| Fly | Doha - Hong Kong | Qatar Airways | 02:40-16:05 |
Breakfast
One of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings, Giraffe Manor has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris. However, the most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is its herd of resident Rothschild’s giraffe who may visit morning and evening, sometimes poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary.
Steeped in the aura of classical safari, the recently refurbished andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp boasts 12 classic tents, 20 superior tents and eight superior view tents. While all the tents look out onto the open grasslands or the shady forest surrounding the Sabaringo River, the superior view tents boast exceptionally beautiful, uninterrupted views of the Masai Mara.
The Solio Reserve is internationally recognized as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and visitors will find that sightings of up to 40 rhinoceros at a time are not uncommon. The lodge has just six cozy and luxurious rooms, each en-suite with large glass pane windows to take in the panoramic view of the landscape which is framed by Mount Kenya
One of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings, Giraffe Manor has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris. However, the most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is its herd of resident Rothschild’s giraffe who may visit morning and evening, sometimes poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary.
Having your butler draw your hot tub after a spectacular game drive is heavenly. Delving into the well-stocked wine cellar and enjoying superb cooking simply adds to the magic. Together, these experiences create an oasis of five-star luxury, blending peace with adventure - and first class comfort with unforgettable sights and smells, sounds and sensations.
The Solio Reserve is internationally recognized as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and visitors will find that sightings of up to 40 rhinoceros at a time are not uncommon. The lodge has just six cozy and luxurious rooms, each en-suite with large glass pane windows to take in the panoramic view of the landscape which is framed by Mount Kenya
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