Edge of the World Safari

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be greeted by a Vencha representative and transported to the Wilson Airport for your connecting flight to Samburu. Here you’ll be met by your guide from Saruni Samburu and transferred to the lodge, with an optional game drive en route. 

Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in the Kalama Conservancy, which borders the Samburu National Reserve. It’s renowned for its chic, eco-friendly design, with full-board accommodation and a complimentary back and neck massage included in your stay.   

Take time to settle into your suite, then embark on an afternoon game drive through the 200,000-acre pristine wilderness of the Kalama Conservancy. Stop for sundowners at the end of the day while soaking up the breathtaking views. 

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the Samburu National Reserve to spot the “Samburu Special Five” - reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk - all of which are rare and occur only in this part of Kenya. You may also be treated to sightings of elephants, lions and leopards, with a picnic lunch served out in the bush before returning to the lodge in the afternoon. Unwind with a complimentary massage at the Samburu Wellbeing Space or enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. 

Embark on another morning game drive, followed by an optional nature walk led by knowledgeable Samburu guides. Discover some of the unique plants found in the area and witness the rock paintings that decorate the nearby caves.     

In the early evening, head out on a game drive through the Kalama Conservancy, ending with a bush dinner under the stars in the middle of the wilderness. Return to the lodge with a night drive to spot some of the conservancy’s nocturnal species and be greeted by a performance of Samburu warriors dancing around the campfire. 

After breakfast at Saruni Samburu, depart on a chartered flight to the Chyulu Hills where you’ll be staying at Campi Ya Kanzi, an award-winning eco-lodge that’s committed to environmental conservation and sustainable community development. Enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by stunning scenery, then head out on a game drive to spot some of the myriad species that call the Chyulu Hills home. End the day with sundowners while watching the day’s last rays illuminate Mount Kilimanjaro. 

Wake early for an unforgettable horse ride through the wilderness of the Chyulu Hills or a guided forest walk, leading to a delicious bush breakfast. You may then opt for a scenic flight over Kilimanjaro, Amboseli and Tsavo or an afternoon of relaxation while indulging in a spa treatment.    

After breakfast at Campi Ya Kanzi, embark on a Maasai village visit to be immersed in this fascinating culture and learn about the relationship the camp has established with the local community. In the afternoon, you may opt for another horse riding excursion or bushwalk, leading to sundowners at a nearby scenic spot. 

Following breakfast, catch your charter flight to the Wilson Airport, followed by a connecting flight to the Kilimanjaro International Airport and on to the Manyara Airstrip. Here you’ll be met by a representative from the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, a stunning eco-lodge that boasts exceptional views of the crater floor. You’ll be transferred to one of their elegant rooms where you can take a bath and refresh after a long day of travel. 

Wake early for a game drive in the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, which is renowned for its natural beauty. Explore what’s been referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden”, with around 25,000 wildlife species and myriad birdlife calling it “home”. The towering walls of this volcanic caldera act as a natural enclosure for zebra, buffalo, antelope and wildebeest, as well as black rhinos that can be seen inhabiting the dense forests and sprawling grasslands. After lunch back at the lodge, head out on a walk through the surrounding forest, accompanied by spectacular views. 

Begin the day with a visit to the Olduvai Gorge, which is considered one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. Learn about the hominid discoveries that have been made here and the insights they’ve offered about human evolution.  Stop for a picnic lunch on the return drive to the lodge, then enjoy an afternoon at your leisure. End the day with sundowners on the edge of the crater.