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Giraffe popping its head through the Giraffe Manor dining room

The Safari Collection

  • 8 Days
    • Kenya
    • Tailormade Journey
    • Wildlife Safari
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Trip summary

Connoisseur Collection
Rating
Trip Code KE009
Duration
Days 8 Days
Travel Style
Travel Style
  • Tailormade Journey
Destination
Destination
  • Kenya
Experience Type
Experience Type
  • Wildlife Safari
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This vibrant tour is both a wonderful introduction to safari and to the diversity of Kenya itself. Enjoy 7 nights on a wildly luxurious safari filled with luxury and adventure, experiencing exhilarating wildlife encounters and some unique and personal touches that will be remembered for an entire lifetime.

 

Your first stop needs no introduction! The elegant Giraffe Manor is home to a “tower" of resident Rothschild 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. Stay one night here before your journey takes you on an unforgettable bush experience. Sip on a sundowner whilst watching the glorious Masai Mara sunset at Sala’s Camp. Snuggle up in front of a roaring fire, with outstanding views of Mount Kenya at Solio Lodge. A wonderful exploration of wild Kenya!

 

Expert Tip: Visiting Giraffe Manor is a magical moment, a once in a lifetime experience where you can interact with a rare and wonderful animal. Giraffe Manor provides a stunning setting for arguably the best photo opportunity you may ever have! Make sure that you come prepared!

Inclusions

  • Small Boutique Hotel
  • Tented Camp
  • All Meals
  • Local Drinks
  • Game Drives
  • Includes Internal Flights
  • Nairobi Airport Meet & Greet
  • Return Airport Transfers
  • Entrance Fees
  • Emergency Air Rescue
  • Laundry

Trip itinerary

Day 1

On arrival at Nairobi Airport you will be met and transferred to Giraffe Manor. (D)

Accommodation: 1 night Giraffe Manor.

The Giraffe Manor, built in 1932 by Sir David Duncan, is situated on 120 acres of land just a few miles from the centre of Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. In 1974, Jock Leslie-Melville, grandson of a Scottish earl, and his wife Betty, who founded the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW), bought the Manor. They moved five endangered baby Rothschild giraffe to their property where they were successfully reared and now have their own babies. When Jock died, Betty decided to open her house to visitors. Exclusive, spacious and elegant, it is the only place in the world that you can feed giraffe from your second floor bedroom window, over the lunch table, and at the front door. Guests can feed and photograph the giraffe and the warthogs at the manor and wander through the adjoining forest to view the bushbuck, dik dik and more than 180 species of birds.

Day 2

Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your flight to Nanyuki. (BLD)

On arrival at Nanyuki Airstrip you will be met and transferred to Solio Lodge.

Please note: Luggage is restricted to 15 kgs per person in soft bags (duffle style) rather than hard Samsonite type suitcases. This is due to limited space available for storage in safari vehicles and regional aircrafts.

Accommodation: 3 nights Solio Lodge.

Solio Lodge is located on a private wildlife sanctuary, tucked in the valley between the lofty slopes of Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains, directly north of Nairobi. This intimate and luxurious lodge opened in August 2010 and remains the only guest accommodation on the incredible Solio Game Reserve.

The Solio Reserve is internationally recognised as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and visitors will find that sightings of rhinoceros are not uncommon.

Day 3 - 4

Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing activities. (BLD)

Day 5

Today you will be collected from your lodge and transferred to Nanyuki Airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. (BLD)

On arrival at the Masai Mara Airstrip you will be met and transferred to Salas Camp.

Accommodation: 3 nights Salas Camp.

Sala’s Camp is a tented camp that combines tradition with comfort and it’s a model of understated, intimate luxury. Sala’s Camp is situated in the southern, wilder corner of Kenya’s mighty Masai Mara Game Reserve, close to the confluence of the Sand and Keekerok Rivers. Sala’s Camp location is a big draw, close to Tanzania with wonderful views of the Serengeti National Park, it is one of the first camps in the Mara to witness the legendary annual migration of wildebeest, which thunders by from June to September each year. Sala’s Camp also offers the best of the Masai Mara’s wildlife and birdlife year round. Sala’s Camp first hosted guests in 2004, it has become renowned for combining an authentic safari experience with hospitality and fine dining.

Sala’s Camp offers space, comfort and great views as well as an amazing safari experience. The camp can accommodate up to 16 guests in seven luxury tents including a spacious honeymoon tent, which can also accommodate a family of up to four. The Camp’s interiors are elegant and comfortable. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, running water and flushing toilets.

Day 6 - 7

Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing activities. (BLD)

Day 8

Today you will be collected from your camp and transferred to the Masai Mara Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi Wilson. (B)

On arrival at Nairobi Wilson Airport you will be met and transferred to Nairobi Airport for your onward flight.

Dates & pricing

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Prices shown are per person based on twin share. Seasonal supplements and minimum night requirement may apply. Solo traveller and extra night prices available on request. Luggage restrictions may apply. International flights not included.

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Departures Twin Price (AUD) Single Price (AUD)
29 Oct 25 - 31 Oct 25 $21,175 $29,960
16 Nov 25 - 15 Dec 25 $15,750 $21,385
16 Dec 25 - 31 Dec 25 $21,175 $29,960
01 Jan 26 - 05 Jan 26 $22,295 $31,915
06 Jan 26 - 09 Apr 26 $16,295 $22,465
30 May 26 - 31 May 26 $16,295 $22,465
01 Jun 26 - 30 Jun 26 $22,295 $31,915
01 Jul 26 - 31 Oct 26 $23,065 $32,660
16 Nov 26 - 15 Dec 26 $17,045 $23,200
16 Dec 26 - 31 Dec 26 $23,065 $32,660

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29 Oct 25 - 31 Oct 25 $23,292 $32,956
16 Nov 25 - 15 Dec 25 $17,325 $23,524
16 Dec 25 - 31 Dec 25 $23,292 $32,956
01 Jan 26 - 05 Jan 26 $24,524 $35,106
06 Jan 26 - 09 Apr 26 $17,924 $24,712
30 May 26 - 31 May 26 $17,924 $24,712
01 Jun 26 - 30 Jun 26 $24,524 $35,106
01 Jul 26 - 31 Oct 26 $25,372 $35,926
16 Nov 26 - 15 Dec 26 $18,750 $25,520
16 Dec 26 - 31 Dec 26 $25,372 $35,926

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29 Oct 25 - 31 Oct 25 $13,446 $19,025
16 Nov 25 - 15 Dec 25 $10,001 $13,579
16 Dec 25 - 31 Dec 25 $13,446 $19,025
01 Jan 26 - 05 Jan 26 $14,157 $20,266
06 Jan 26 - 09 Apr 26 $10,347 $14,265
30 May 26 - 31 May 26 $10,347 $14,265
01 Jun 26 - 30 Jun 26 $14,157 $20,266
01 Jul 26 - 31 Oct 26 $14,646 $20,739
16 Nov 26 - 15 Dec 26 $10,824 $14,732
16 Dec 26 - 31 Dec 26 $14,646 $20,739

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