8 Days Boundless Plains Expedition
8 Days Boundless Plains Expedition
Itinerary in detail
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Transfer Ololo Safari Lodge
Nairobi National Park
Highlights
- Game Drives in the Nairobi National Park
- Sundowners
- Conference Facilities
- Overnight Retreats and Team Building Events
- Swimming Pool
- Ololo farm excursion
- Visit Shedrick Elephant Orphanage
- Visit Giraffe Center
- Visit Karen Blixen Museum
Overview
Ololo Safari Lodge, owned and run by an Australian farming family, offers the warmth and comfort of a home with effortless style and personalized service. Originally an old Kenyan homestead and since converted to a small lodge, Ololo is perfectly situated, on the beautiful banks of the Mbagathi River which forms the southern border of the Nairobi National Park.
The lodge is a mere 45-minute drive through the park from Nairobi and both main airports, yet the lodge's secluded location feels like a world away. Set on a productive 20 acre working farm Ololo offers the joys of delicious ‘paddock to plate’ fresh ingredients. With our established and secluded gardens, guests are able to settle in and soak up a unique safari experience.
Ololo’s rooms are unique and diverse, each tastefully appointed with attention to historical detail. The accommodation at Ololo ranges from the farm's old converted stables, tented cottages under makuti thatch and to the original suites in the main house of the lodge.
Upon arrival you will be picked up by your safari guide and transferred to Ololo Safari Lodge - A boutique Safari Lodge on the edge of Nairobi National Park, Kenya. Ololo Safari Lodge, owned and run by an Australian farming family, offers the warmth and comfort of a home with effortless style and personalized service. Originally an old Kenyan homestead and since converted to a small lodge, Ololo is perfectly situated, on the beautiful banks of the Mbagathi River which forms the southern border of the Nairobi National Park. Stay: Ololo Safari Lodge.
Wildlife is right on your doorstep and you can enjoy breathtaking views over the Nairobi national park, to the famed Ngong Hills in the west, sundowner at hand. Or you may like to while the hours away at the lodge by the pool, adventure on a safari into the park, or take a tour of the Ololo Farm excursion, the choice is yours!
Days 2 - 4: Chyulu Hills
Chyulu Hills
Highlights
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Guided bush walks
- Bush breakfast and dinners
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Mountain bike safaris
- Wildlife tracking
- Conservation and Outreach programmes
- "Star beds" sleep outs
- Spa and massages
Overview
Ol Donyo Lodge is located on over 111,000 hectares of private land in the heart of the Chyulu Hills, set between Kenya’s Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks. The property is honed from the ancient lava rock that spewed out of Kilimanjaro 360,000 years ago, creating a timelessness that touches everyone who visits. On the Mbirikani Group Ranch – 111,000 hectares (275,000 acres) of private wild Africa bordering Chyulu Hills National Park and owned by 4,000 Maasai – ol Donyo Lodge blends contemporary design with the rich culture of the Maasai.
Each suite at ol Donyo Lodge offers its own window to the soul of the East African safari. Their views look out over the suite’s plunge pool and across the rolling plains to Mount Kilimanjaro. All six suites plus a two-bedroom family suite have stunning star beds, where you can sleep out under the canopy of stars and listen to the hyenas and lions moving around. ol Donyo Lodge embraces its community heritage, and our guides can take you to a nearby village, offering authentic experiences that will change your life. You can do a safari walk, cycle, horse ride, drive around the conservancy, later returning to Relais and Châteaux quality meals served by your Executive Chef and his team
After breakfast you will be driven to the airstrip for your flight to Chyulu Hills. Upon arrival you will be picked and transferred to Ol Donyo Lodge. Ol Donyo Lodge is set within the 111 288 hectares (275 000 acres) of the Mbirikini Group Ranch (private land leased from the Maasai) bordering the Chyulu Hills National Park. Tucked into the greenery of the Chyulu Hills, between the national parks of Tsavo East and Amboseli, this secluded getaway guarantees breathtaking views all presided over by the singular outline of Mt Kilimanjaro. A highlight sighting of the Chyulu Hills are some of Africa’s biggest herds of large-tusked elephants Stay: 3 Nights at Ol Donyo Lodge
Days 5 - 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Highlights
- Game Drives
- Bush Dinners
- Cultural Interaction
- Bush Walks
- Balloon Rides
- Wellness Treatments
- Sparkling Camp Pool
- Wi-Fi
Overview
Set amongst the forest at the foot of the scenic Oloololo escarpment (the rim of the Great Rift Valley) in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, is the classic and elegant Bateleur Camp. Comprised of just two intimate camps of nine tented suites each and a family tent; each elegant tent, with its own private butler and housekeeper reflects the ambiance and glamour of Kenyan explorers of old. Slip into a world of hardwood floors, polished silver and copper bathtubs juxtaposed against the romance of the open Mara plains, with their abundant herds of wildlife. Beautifully handcrafted artefacts, fine antiques, leather buttoned Chesterfield sofas, books, and crystal and candlelight adorn the comfortable sitting and dining areas.
Refreshing lap pools in each camp provide cool comfort in between captivating game drives. Delectable cuisine is served in a memorable setting beneath the stars and bush breakfasts and romantic sundowners offer an unforgettable African experience. Adventures at Bateleur Camp include twice-daily game drives, including spot-lit night drives. The camp also offers a range of additional activities such as bush walks, hot air balloon safaris, community excursions, a well- equipped gym and wellness treatments in our massage sala
Take a flight to the Masai Mara where you will be met and transferred to the &Beyond Bateleur Camp. Celebrating the romance of a bygone era, &Beyond Bateleur Camp offers guests the quintessential experience of an African safari within the exclusivity of a private Masai Mara concession area. In addition to the seasonal Great Migration throngs of plains game and attentive predators, the Masai Mara is also home to year-round concentrations of game.
The Maasai mara Game Reserve is a photographer’s and naturalist’s paradise, with abundant elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah alongside wildebeest and zebra. Leopards are frequently encountered, endangered black rhino hide in the dense thickets, and large rafts of hippo and enormous crocodiles are to be found in the Mara River. Stay: 2 nights at &Beyond Bateleur Camp
Day 8: Depart, Fly Nairobi
After an early breakfast, you’ll you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your maiden air transfer to Nairobi. You will arrive in time for a late lunch and thereafter transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Here, we will wave a fond farewell to you and your family as your once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan safari comes to an end.
