Shaba, Laikipia and Mara Circuit 11 Days Luxury Fly-In Adventure Safari Vacation Tour, Kenya
Overview
Shaba, Laikipia and Mara Circuit 11 Days Luxury Kenya Fly-In Adventure Safari Vacation Tour
Experience the magic of Kenya’s diverse wilderness on this unforgettable 11-day Kenya fly-In adventure safari tour.
As your luxury travel advisor, I don’t just plan trips; I design chapters of a life well-lived. This 11-day luxury Kenya fly-In adventure safari is a curated masterpiece of Kenya’s most diverse landscapes.
We have bypassed the well-trodden tourist paths to take you into the “Golden Triangle” of exclusive wilderness.
From the avant-garde, eco-chic villas of the Laikipia Plateau and the volcanic, spring-fed desert of Shaba, to the emerald plains of the Maasai Mara, this journey is a study in contrasts.
You will soar between these iconic destinations via private light aircraft, trading long road transfers for breathtaking aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. This is Kenya at its most raw, refined, and remarkable.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Kenya, away from the crowds. You will visit three of Kenya’s most iconic destinations: Laikipia Plateau, Shaba National Reserve, and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Laikipia Plateau is a vast and rugged wilderness with rolling hills, lush forests, and crystal-clear rivers. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and rhinos. You will stay at a luxury lodge on the Laikipia Plateau, where you can enjoy stunning views of the African wilderness and participate in a variety of activities, such as game drives, bush walks, and cultural visits.
Shaba National Reserve is a dry and rugged wilderness with bubbling hot springs, rolling savanna, and miles of scrub and desert. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and lions. You will stay at a luxury tented camp in Shaba, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the African wilderness and experience the unique ecosystem of the reserve.
Maasai Mara National Reserve is the pinnacle of most safaris to Kenya and is known for its vast plains and the wildebeest migration. You will stay at Elephant Pepper Camp, a secluded tented camp with stunning views of the Mara plains.
Best Time to Visit
July to October: The dry season and peak of the Great Migration. Perfect for river crossings and clear visibility.
January to March: Warm, dry weather and excellent birding. This is also a beautiful time for the “green” views of Laikipia.
Why Choose This Safari?
Sky-High Sophistication: Experience a “Fly-In” itinerary that maximizes your time in the wild and provides a bird’s-eye view of Africa’s changing terrain.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Exclusivity: Discover Shaba and Laikipia, regions that offer incredible wildlife density without the crowds found in southern parks.
Heritage & Conservation: Stay at Joy’s Camp, built on the historic site where Joy Adamson lived, and Segera Retreat, a global leader in sustainable luxury.
The Mara Privateer: Enjoy the Maasai Mara from a secluded camp in a private conservancy, allowing for night drives and off-road tracking not permitted in the main reserve.
Unrivaled Diversity: Witness the “Special Five” of the North (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk) alongside the legendary Big Five.
This 11-day Kenya fly-In adventure safari tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Kenya’s diverse wilderness.
Book your trip today and start planning your unforgettable adventure!
Trip Highlights
- Book a holiday experience that offers the opportunity to enjoy the Kenyan wilderness away from the crowds.
- Discover the dry rugged wilderness of Shaba with its bubbling hot springs, rolling savannas, miles of scrub and desert.
- Enjoy the superb game viewing opportunities available at the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
- Stay at a luxury Eco - Camp Lodge on the Laikipia Plateau that runs entirely on solar energy.
- For the amazing views of the scenic Mount Kenya Snow caps from the Laikipia Plateau and the Segera Retreat.
- Stay at a luxury eco - lodge villa running entirely on solar energy at the Laikipia Plateau.
- Take an optional helicopter adventure excursion further afield to the slopes of Mount Kenya to fish trout, Visit the singing wells, harsh, inhospitable and mysterious Suguta Valley or even Quad Bike Excursion in Northern Kenya's frontier from the Laikipia Plateau's Segera Retreat.
- Stay at a camp full of history at the site where renowned conservationist of the born free fame Joy Adamson’s had her original campsite at Shaba National Reserve.
- Visit the Maasai Mara Game Reserve the site of the Great Annual Wildebeest Migration in July to October every year try your luck seeing this great phenomenon.
- Discover and learn about the cultures of the local communities the Samburu at Shaba and the Maasai at Maasai Mara respectively by visiting their villages where they will welcome you with open arms and teach you a little about their rich cultures, customs and ways of life.
