RAMBLIN WITH RUTH - Kenya Safari: The Ultimate Wild Adventure September 2026

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Arrive in Nairobi—evening arrival preferred. On landing, an Absolute Vantage representative will meet you and assist with your private transfer to your bed-and-breakfast accommodation for the night.

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After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Amboseli Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, connecting onward to Samburu National Reserve for a four-night stay.

About Samburu:
Famed for the Samburu Special Five—Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx—the reserve also hosts a substantial elephant population and big cats (lion, leopard, cheetah), with wild dogs seen regularly. Birders can expect 450+ species, including lesser kestrel and Taita falcon, and the region is known for the critically endangered pancake tortoise.

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After your Samburu stay, you’ll transfer to Kalama Airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara, where you’ll spend three nights.

About the Mara:
World-renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration (typically July–September), the Mara offers superb year-round game viewing. Expect the Big Five and a rich cast of wildlife—including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, and hippos. The Mara River is a hotspot for dramatic sightings, especially in migration season.

Optional experiences:

• Dawn hot-air balloon safari over the plains, followed by a champagne bush breakfast (advance booking recommended).

• Visit a Maasai village to learn about the community’s culture and traditions.

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After your time in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, you’ll transfer into the adjoining Naboisho Conservancy for three nights at Saruni Leopard Hill Camp.

About Naboisho Conservancy

Naboisho is a private, community-owned conservancy created in partnership with Maasai landowners. With controlled bed numbers and strict vehicle limits, it offers uncrowded sightings, superb big-cat viewing (notably lion and cheetah), abundant plains game, and rich birdlife. Unlike the main Reserve, Naboisho permits off-road driving for quality sightings, night game drives to search for nocturnal species, and guided bush walks—all of which make wildlife time here feel more immersive and flexible. Your stay directly supports local conservation and community livelihoods.

Your stay at Saruni Leopard Hill (Naboisho)

Saruni Leopard Hill offers a unique blend of privacy, luxury, and immersion in nature. Tucked into a prime wildlife area, the camp features spacious, elegantly designed tents with retractable roofs for stargazing, panoramic views, and eco-sensitive design. The camp is known for its warm hospitality, excellent guiding, and tranquil atmosphere that balances modern comfort with a deep respect for the wilderness.

Highlights of Saruni Leopard Hill

• Stargazing from your tent thanks to the retractable roof design

• Close proximity to Maasai cultural projects, offering authentic community engagement opportunities

• A campfire lounge and wellness space for yoga or relaxation between game drives

• Direct views onto the conservancy’s salt lick, often drawing wildlife right to camp

Typical flow & activities

• Morning & afternoon game drives in the conservancy

• Night drives to search for lions on the move, bat-eared foxes, aardwolf, and more

• Guided bush walks (conditions permitting) to explore tracks, plants, and birdlife

• Bush breakfasts, sundowners & picnics in scenic spots

• Time to relax at camp, stargaze from your private deck, or enjoy evenings around the fire

Three nights here provides the ideal combination of exclusive game viewing, cultural connection, and the distinctive Saruni experience.

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Farewell to the Maasai Mara & Departure

Enjoy a leisurely morning with breakfast before bidding farewell to the Naboisho Consrevancy. You will be transferred to the airstrip for your one-hour scheduled flight to Nairobi.

Upon arrival at Wilson Airport, you will be transferred to an Airport Hotel, where a day room will be available for you to relax and refresh before your international flight.

At the designated time, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure home, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan adventure.