Under Canvas in Kenya Safari Holiday Vacation: An 8-Day Boutique Wilderness Odyssey
8 Days | Nairobi | Lewa Downs Conservancy | Maasai Mara
Overview
Under Canvas in Kenya Safari Holiday Vacation Trip Tour – 8 Days
Experience the magic of Kenya on this unforgettable 8-day safari tour, staying in luxurious tented camps under the stars.
Welcome to a world where the thin veil of canvas is all that separates you from the raw, beating heart of the African wild. As your luxury travel advisor, I am thrilled to present our premier Under Canvas in Kenya Safari Holiday Vacation.
This is not merely a trip; it is an immersive sensory experience designed for those who seek the “Old Africa” charm of Hemingway, blended with the sophisticated elegance of a five-star retreat.
On this Under Canvas in Kenya Safari Holiday Vacation, we leave the crowds behind.
You will soar over the Great Rift Valley in private light aircraft, landing in exclusive conservancies where conservation and luxury coexist.
From the historic corridors of Nairobi to the private stewards of Lewa and the velvet-draped nights of the Mara, this journey is the gold standard of Kenyan exploration.
Kenya is one of the most iconic safari destinations in the world, and it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and cheetahs.
You will stay in two different tented camps during your safari: one in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and one in Lewa Downs Conservancy. Both of these camps offer stunning views of the African wilderness, as well as spacious and well-appointed tents with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.
In addition to game drives, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of other activities on this safari tour. You can visit a Maasai village, learn about Maasai culture, and even go on a bush walk. You can also visit Lewa Downs Conservancy, which is home to a variety of endangered wildlife, including black rhinos and Grevy’s zebras.
Best Time to Visit
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July to October: The peak of the Under Canvas in Kenya Safari Holiday Vacation, perfect for the Wildebeest Migration river crossings.
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January to March: Brilliant for clear skies, newborn wildlife, and exceptional predator photography.
Why Choose This Safari?
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Ultimate Seclusion: This Under Canvas in Kenya Safari Holiday Vacation focuses on private concessions and boutique camps, ensuring your wildlife sightings are intimate and undisturbed.
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Conservation First: By visiting Lewa Downs, you directly support the protection of 12% of Kenya’s black rhino population and the world’s largest herd of Grevy’s zebras.
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Bespoke Service: Enjoy the luxury of a personal tent steward who anticipates your every need—from ironed Egyptian cotton sheets to midnight hot water bottles.
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Aerial Efficiency: We bypass long road transfers with scheduled boutique flights, maximizing your time spent on game drives.
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Heritage & Wonder: Combine the history of the Fairmont Norfolk with the “Seventh Wonder of the World,” the Maasai Mara.
This 8-day safari tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Kenya.
Book your trip today and start planning your unforgettable adventure!
Trip Highlights
- Stay at a hotel with great history as meeting place and first port of call for generations of travelers to East Africa's spectacular game parks including Theodore Roosevelt, Karen Blixen Dennis Flinch among others The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel Nairobi City.
- Stay at a luxurious comfortable private tented camp in Lewa Conservancy with a personal test steward to take care of your every need.
- Learn about Lewa's ground breaking conservation efforts and the integration of a working cattle ranch and a wildlife conservancy where cattle and wildlife graze side by side.
- Visit and see the rare and endangered black Rhino, Grevy's Zebra, Sitatunga, wild dogs and the Somali Ostrich found in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
- Take part in the variety of Lewa's optional unique activities like local village visits, estuarine or horseback safaris, Carmel walks, night game drives, helicopter excursions or even vintage bi-Plane excursions.
- At the Maasai Mara visit a local Maasai village to learn the authentic Maasai Culture and get a feel of the Maasai pastoralist heritage.
- Visit a site declared a Seventh Wonder of the Natural World and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Experience the all year round superb game viewing opportunities the Maasai Mara is renowned for.
- See the big five, the big cats and other wildlife found in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
- Get inspired on an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari Excursion over the Maasai Mara at Dusk gliding over the Mara plains, watching the animals from above and the sun rise to the east followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush where you land.
- Take an optional full day excursion to an Island on Lake Victoria the second largest fresh lake in the world to fish.
- Follow and try to catch the Great Wildebeest Migration from July to October said to be the greatest show on earth.
- Conduct a guided Nature walk with a naturalist to learn about plants, trees, and insects and even how to approach animals on foot, spot animal signs that are not easily noticed.
- Enjoy a sundowner at a to a specially chosen vantage point overlooking the Mara plains at watch the beautiful sun set in the Maasai Mara.
- Enjoy a delicious elegant candle lit dinner in the bush at a private and secluded clearing in the middle of the wilderness.
- Enjoy a camp fire indulging in wines, brandies and liqueurs while relaxing and absorbing the peace and beauty of an African night at the Maasai Mara.
