Safari Overview
Nairobi's wildlife sanctuaries, two nights with the Maasai at Maji Moto Eco Camp and game drives in the Maasai Mara.
This safari balances wildlife with genuine cultural connection. It begins in Nairobi with visits to the elephant orphanage run by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Centre, where you can feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes, followed by lunch at the Carnivore restaurant. You then spend two nights at Maji Moto Eco Camp in the Loita Hills, an eco-friendly camp where you join Maasai hosts for nature walks, warrior training, fire making and daily activities. The journey ends with game drives in the Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and one of Africa's largest lion populations.
Highlights
- Baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage
- Feeding Rothschild's giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
- Two nights at Maji Moto Eco Camp in the Loita Hills
- Maasai warrior training, fire making and nature walks
- Big Five game drives in the Maasai Mara
Ideal for: Travellers who want meaningful cultural experiences alongside wildlife, including families with older children and curious first-time visitors.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
After a meet-and-greet and briefing, check in at the Ole Sereni Hotel. Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage to see rescued elephant calves, then the Giraffe Centre to feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes. Lunch at the Carnivore restaurant, then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight (L, D).
Drive to Maji Moto Eco Camp, set on the Loita Hills overlooking the savannah deep in Maasai land and built in a simple, natural and eco-friendly way. After lunch, join nature walks and cultural activities such as warrior training and fire making. Dinner and overnight at Maji Moto Eco Camp (B, L, D).
Spend a full day with your Maasai hosts, learning about their traditions, daily life and relationship with the wildlife around them. All meals and overnight at Maji Moto Eco Camp (B, L, D).
Continue to the Maasai Mara, game viewing on the way to your camp for lunch. On the afternoon game drive look for the Big Five, black-maned lions, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, hippos and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight at your camp (B, L, D).
After breakfast, game drive out of the reserve and return to Nairobi for your airport transfer (B).
Accommodation: Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi (1 night), Maji Moto Eco Camp (2 nights) and a lodge or camp in the Maasai Mara (1 night), or similar.
What's Included
Included
- Meet-and-greet and safari briefing
- Accommodation as outlined or similar
- Full-board meals on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as per itinerary
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Drinking water during the safari (1 litre per person per day)
- All applicable taxes
- Hotel or airport transfers as per itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and waiters
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
| STANDARD LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | EACH OF | Peak Season | High Season/Low Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Each | $1695 | $1550 | |
| 03 Each | $1475 | $1330 | |
| 04 Each | $1370 | $1225 | |
| 05 Each | $1305 | $1160 | |
| 06 Each | $1260 | $1115 | |
| SRS | $320 | $190 |
Rates are per person sharing, by group size, season and accommodation level. SRS = single room supplement. Prices are a guide and are confirmed at the time of booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This safari runs year-round. The Great Migration is usually in the Maasai Mara from July to October, while the dry months of January to February and June to October offer easy game viewing.
Our prices are based on a private safari vehicle for your group, with your own driver-guide. Shared departures may be possible on request.
A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Yes. We can adjust the travel dates, length, destinations, pace and activities to suit you.
Yes. We can quote for upgraded lodges and tented camps, subject to availability on your dates.
Yes. We can add domestic flights, a Kenyan coast or Zanzibar beach stay, or extra safari days before or after this itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera. See our Safari Travel Information page for a full checklist.
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Flying Dove Safaris creates memorable East African safari experiences across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar.
