Assuming you arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in the morning, you will be met by your private driver/guide in his 4x4 Land Cruiser and transferred to Laikipia by road. This five hour scenic drive takes you through the rolling coffee fields of Muranga and Karatina, past the Aberdare Mountain range and skirts the foothills of Mt Kenya, arriving at the farm in time for lunch. The town of Nanyuki has some supermarkets and curio shops that might be of interest on the way.
Olepangi is a family home with five charming cottages perched on their northern boundary, looking over the stunning 36,000-acre Ole Naishu Ranch, a working cattle ranch full of wildlife. This ranch connects with millions of acres of bushland including Lolldaiga Hills, Borana, Ol Jogi and Mpala Ranch.
As you sip a morning coffee or evening sundowner, the wildlife often wander over the hills just across the valley: the property is protected by a low-lying elephant fence which allows herds of zebra and impala, eland and kongoni, elephant and giraffe to wander around… Night falls to the sound of hyena hunting and periodically lion or leopard are around as well!
Transport from Nairobi to Olepangi Farm House in a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Two nights’ accommodation at Olepangi Farm House on full board basis (lunch, dinner and breakfast).
Wine, local spirits and beer.
Private guide and vehicle for game drives, bird watching, farm walks, local community walks, a school visit, badminton and croquet.
Premium wines, imported spirits and Champagne;
Any extras not mentioned in the inclusions: riding and polo lessons, day rides from the farm, massages and spa treatments.
After an early breakfast your driver/guide will drop you at Nanyuki Airstrip to catch a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival at Musiara airstrip a representative from Speke's Camp will be waiting to transfer you back to camp where you will arrive just in time for lunch.
Your days on safari can be spent as you wish and your driver/guides will discuss each day with you as you go along. The norm is an early wake up with coffee/tea around 6am to depart on a pre-breakfast game drive at about 630am. Being so close to the equator sunrise and sunset varies by an hour at most throughout the year, the temperature can also be comparatively cold in the early mornings and evenings, so it is a good idea to dress in layers when you go out on a drive as the middle of the day will be hot and dry.
After a sumptuous breakfast, the middle of the day is yours to do with as you please, many people go back to their tents and have a shower, perhaps read and take a nap before lunch or play board games in the main mess/lounge area of camp. After lunch you have a few hours to relax again before heading out around 330/4pm on an afternoon game drive – perhaps follow up on the pride of lion you saw in the morning, or head out to look for an elusive leopard or cheetah. After the game drive is time for a well- deserved pre- dinner drink around the camp fire and a chance to swap stories with other guests.
Transport from Olepangi to Nanyuki Airstrip in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser;
Scheduled flight from Nanyuki Airstrip to Musiara Airstrip on Safarilink;
Two nights’ accommodation at Speke's Camp on full board basis (lunch, dinner and breakfast) bottled water, soft drinks, house wines and
non- luxury spirits with meals;
Private vehicle for game-drives, sundowners, laundry, picnics and bush meals.
All meals, drinks and any extras not mentioned in the inclusions.
Exclusive use of the vehicle.
Hot air balloon rides.
After an early breakfast at Speke's Camp a new driver/guide will pick you up in his 4x4 Land Cruiser and transfer you across the Masai Mara National Reserve and through the outlying Mara conservancies in the east to Olarro Lodge on the edge of the Loita Hills. You will arrive just in time for lunch then enjoy the afternoon on game drives or at your leisure.
Psst. Do you know about the once in a lifetime hot air balloon flights over the Masai Mara? They are expensive BUT …. we highly suggest them, floating over the Masai Mara in a balloon is a once in a lifetime experience.
Transport from Speke's Camp to Olarro Lodge in a 4X4 Land Cruiser.
Two nights’ accommodation at Olarro Lodge on full board basis (lunch, dinner and breakfast), tea, normal coffee, bottled water and soft drinks.
Private vehicle for game drives, guided bush walks, mountain biking and quad biking in the conservancy.
Champagne, specialty coffees and alcoholic beverages.
Spa treatments.
Hot air balloon rides.
Activities, drinks and meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Enjoy your last breakfast in the bush before driving back to Nairobi (approx. 6 hours). You will be dropped off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight .....OR.....
Breakfast at Olarro Lodge.
Transfer from Olarro Lodge to JKIA in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser.
Any meals and extras not mentioned in the inclusions.
