Flying Safari
Nairobi · Masai Mara · Samburu · Laikipia · Lewa
Nine days with world-renowned conservationists — from the lion and cheetah projects of the Masai Mara to the elephant research of Samburu, the wild dog of Laikipia and the black rhino of Lewa.
Kenya · Nairobi to Nairobi
Experience the rare sights of endangered wild African animals whose existence is not only threatened but in many cases endangered, according to the IUCN Red List. Kenya is a stronghold for the preservation of species such as Grevy's Zebra, African Wild Dog, Lion, Cheetah, African Elephant, Crowned Cranes and Black Rhino. Hear from experts in the field about the actions being taken to protect these magnificent species, coupled with the stunning scenery of magical Kenya from the air.
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| 1 – 2 | Spirit of the Masai Mara | 2 | Lion · Cheetah Conservation | ▼ |
Scenic flight over the world-famous Masai Mara National Game Reserve. Full day with experts from the Mara-Meru Cheetah project and the Light for Life lion preservation project, focusing on both lion and cheetah conservation. Professional Masai safari guide throughout. Game drives across the endless plains — Big Five encounters at every turn. Cheetah ProjectLion ConservationBig FiveMasai GuideGreat Migration
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| 3 – 4 | Elephant Watch Camp, Samburu | 2 | Elephant Research · Samburu | ▼ |
Scenic flight over the Great Rift Valley to Samburu, northern Kenya. Low-level scenic flight along the Ewaso Ng'iro River on the edge of the Samburu National Game Reserve. Staying at the world-famous Elephant Watch Camp hosted by the Douglas Hamilton family. Full day with the elephant research team producing empirical research on the behaviour and dynamics of the African Elephant. Witnessing the colourful dancers of the Samburu tribe. Elephant Watch CampDouglas HamiltonElephant ResearchSamburu DancersEwaso Ng'iro River
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| 5 – 6 | Sosian Lodge, Laikipia Wilderness | 2 | Wild Dog · Laikipia Plateau | ▼ |
Low-level scenic flight over the vast Laikipia plateau to Sosian Lodge or Laikipia Wilderness. Track African Wild Dog and have a chance, if lucky, to witness a hunt. Spend an evening with an expert on African Wild Dog to learn more about the intimate nature of these remarkable animals. Bush breakfast in the wilderness. One of Africa's most important conservation landscapes. African Wild DogLaikipia PlateauBush BreakfastConservationTracking
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| 7 – 8 | Sirikoi / Lewa Safari Camp | 2 | Black Rhino · Lewa Conservancy | ▼ |
The final station on this conservation journey — the world-famous Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, renowned for the conservation of Black Rhino. A visit to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy headquarters to learn more about the work of the Northern Rangeland Trust and their conservation efforts across Kenya. Sirikoi or Lewa Safari Camp as your base in one of Africa's most successful conservation stories. Black RhinoLewa ConservancyNorthern Rangeland TrustConservation HQGrevy's Zebra
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| 9 | Nairobi — Departure | — | Departure | ▼ |
Return flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport for international connections. Optional extension to Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, or the Giraffe Centre. NairobiWilson AirportSheldrick Orphanage
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Full day with experts from the Mara-Meru Cheetah project and the Light for Life lion preservation project. Professional Masai safari guide throughout. The Masai Mara remains one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles — Big Five encounters, and between June and November the Great Migration passes through.
Hosted by the Douglas Hamilton family — world-renowned elephant researchers. Full day with the elephant team studying behaviour and dynamics of the African Elephant in the field. Witnessing the colourful dancers of the Samburu tribe. A deeply personal encounter with one of Africa's most extraordinary conservation families.
Track African Wild Dog across the Laikipia landscape — if lucky, witness a hunt. Spend an evening with a Wild Dog expert learning about the intimate social dynamics of these remarkable and critically endangered animals. Bush breakfast in the wilderness. Laikipia is one of Africa's most important conservation landscapes, home to more endangered species per acre than almost anywhere on the continent.
The culmination of the conservation journey — Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, renowned worldwide for the conservation of Black Rhino and Grevy's Zebra. Visit the conservancy headquarters to learn about the Northern Rangeland Trust and their work across Kenya. One of Africa's most successful conservation stories, where endangered species populations are recovering.
Return flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport for international connections. Optional extension to Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, or the Giraffe Centre.
— All flights aboard the Cessna Grand Caravan as per itinerary
— Accommodation in five-star safari camps as per itinerary
— All meals, selected beverages and laundry at camps
— All game drives and conservation field days
— Access to specialist conservationists at each station
— Professional wildlife photographer and travel host throughout
— Park and conservation fees
— Personalised photo memory book produced after the safari
— All ground transfers as per itinerary
The Endangered Species Safari can be shortened, extended or combined with other routes — shaped around your time, your interests and the season that suits your journey best.
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