Trails, Plains & Tides Safari
Experience some of Kenya’s most distinctive locations on one vacation with an itinerary that takes in scenic, wildlife and cultural highlights. With this trip, Kenya’s remarkable diversity is on full display, and you’ll come away feeling that you have a deeper understanding of, and love for, Kenya. Our home nation contains many wonders, and this itinerary will introduce you to some of the most memorable of these places and experiences. In addition, you’ll be able to combine the thrill of safari with the relaxation of time by the ocean.
Expedition Safaris
Trails, Plains & Tides Safari
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destination: Laikipia, Mara North Conservancy and Lamu Beach
Day 1
Land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to be met by our friendly team for your welcome briefing and transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Laikipia. Your guide will be waiting to transfer you to your first safari camp for check-in and lunch.
Days 1, 2, 3
Enjoy carefully selected game drives and other interactive safari and community activities as you explore the unique Laikipia area, accompanied by your guide.
Includes: three nights’ accommodation in the Laikipia area (full board) and selected local drinks on the game package plan.
Day 4
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Mara North Airstrip in the legendary Maasai Mara. Your guide will meet you at the airstrip for you transfer to the camp for lunch. Or, opt to head out on an afternoon game including a picnic lunch.
Day 4, 5, 6
Discover what makes the Mara such a remarkable safari destination as your guide takes you on game drives and introduces you to the Maasai people, the stewards of this world-famous wilderness.
Includes: three nights’ accommodation in the Mara North area (full board) and selected local drinks on the game package plan.
Day 7
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport where you’ll connect to your 14h00 flight to Lamu Beach in southern Kenya. Your guide will meet you on landing for the transfer to your luxurious coastal hotel.
Days 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Relax and enjoy the oceanside setting – warm, clear waters and opportunities to swim, snorkel, or take a trip on a traditional dhow. Lamu is also a wonderful setting in which to immerse yourself in the architecture, language and cuisine of Swahili culture.
Includes: four nights’ accommodation in the Diani Beach area (full board) and selected local drinks on the game package plan. Excursions and other activities (including watersports) are available on request, with all costs for your own account.
Day 12
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast followed by some leisure time and then an early lunch before your transfer to Diani Airstrip for your 15h00 scheduled flight back to Wilson Airport. Our team will meet you as you arrive and transfer you to JKIA for your return international flight.
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6-10 days for mobile walking safaris and horse-riding expeditions, with an option for a Zanzibar add-on. Allow 5-9 days for Kilimanjaro treks.
Moderate to hard, depending on the expedition type. Expect to walk up to 5 hours a day on mobile safaris. Kilimanjaro treks are challenging, so good fitness is required.
June – October (long dry season) and January – March (short dry season) are best for walking expeditions, horse riding safaris, Kilimanjaro treks, and Zanzibar beaches.
Hikers, trekkers, horse riders, nature lovers, returning safari goers looking for something different, and adventurous travellers who are up for a challenge.
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We don’t just plan expeditions, we live them. Every mobile camping safari, Kilimanjaro trek, and rhino tracking experience we offer has been tested first-hand by our team.
Siyara journeys go beyond the expected. Our guides know where to witness the Migration on horseback, which trees make the best toothbrushes, and how to find Kilimanjaro’s secret viewpoints.
Even in the wilderness, we’re at the top of our game.
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We’ll use your ideas and our first-hand knowledge to design an expedition itinerary that feels truly your own.