Luxury wilderness Safari to Solio Reserve, Samburu, Lake Baringo, and the Masai Mara

1. Kenya Wilderness Safari
Spectacular Wildlife Fascinating Culture Breathtaking Scenery
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2. 12 Day Safari Itinerary
Solio, Samburu, Lake Baringo, Masai Mara
1 night - Giraffe Manor, Nairobi
2 nights - Solio Lodge, Solio Reserve
3 nights - Sasaab Lodge, Northern Frontier District
3 nights - Samatian Island, Lake Baringo
4 nights - Sala's Camp, Masai Mara

3. Overview in Google Maps
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4. Giraffe Manor
Nairobi

5. Giraffe Manor
The perfect gateway to Safari. Giraffe Manor is located on the outskirts of Nairobi, with easy access
to the domestic and international airports.
Getting up close and personal with the endangered Rothschild Giraffes is sure to whet your appetite
for the wildlife experiences that lay ahead.

6. Giraffe Manor

7. Solio Reserve
Africa's leading Rhino breeding area
● Located between the majestic Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain Range in the Kenya
Highlands.
● Home to over 150 White Rhino and 70 Black Rhino
● Zebra, Buffalo, Eland and Oryx are plentiful on the grassy plains, with Waterbuck, Giraffe,
Impala, and baboon gathering in the acacia forest and swamp fringes.
● Predators include lion and leopard.

8. Solio Reserve

9. Solio Lodge
Solio Reserve, Kenya Highlands

10. Solio Lodge

11. Solio Lodge

12. Solio Lodge

13. Solio Lodge

14. Solio Lodge

15. Northern Frontier District
Samburu Tribal Lands
The Northern Frontier District (NFD) is home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna, adapted to
survive in this arid ecosystem, famed for it's large Elephant numbers.
The fascinating Samburu people live as nomadic pastoralists in this region, and no visit to the NFD is
complete without experiencing their amazing culture.

16. Northern Frontier District
Samburu Tribal Lands

17. Northern Frontier District
Samburu Tribal Lands

18. Northern Frontier District
Samburu Tribal Lands

19. Northern Frontier District
Samburu National Reserve

20. Northern Frontier District
Samburu National Reserve

21. Sasaab Lodge
Northern Frontier District

22. Sasaab Lodge
Sasaab Lodge commands beautiful views over Samburu tribal lands and the Ewaso Nyiro River.
An exquisite lodge, with spacious open 'rooms', each with their own plunge pool.
A perfect base to explore this magnificent landscape and the people and wildlife that live here.

23. Sasaab Lodge

24. Sasaab Lodge

25. Sasaab Lodge

26. Sasaab Lodge

27. Sasaab Lodge

28. Sasaab Lodge

29. Sasaab Lodge
Activities include:
● Game Drives
● Camel Rides
● Bush Walks
● Samburu cultural experiences

30. Lake Baringo
Great Rift Valley

31. Lake Baringo
The Great Rift Valley
Lake Baringo is in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, one of the geological
wonders of the world.
Baringo is a freshwater lake approximately 170 square kilometres in size, surrounding sheer cliffs
rise over 300 metres above the lake.
Home to hippos, crocodiles and an abundance of fish, the lake is an ornithologists paradise with
over 450 species of birds.
Dramatic and beautiful landscapes are complemented by splendid sunrises, sunsets, and clear starlit
nights.
Two tribes live here, the pastoralist Pokot tribe, and the Il Njempsi, related to the Maasai, yet
adapted to a sedentary lifestyle living off the lake.

32. Lake Baringo
Great Rift Valley

33. Lake Baringo

34. Lake Baringo

35. Lake Baringo

36. Lake Baringo

37. Lake Baringo
Pokot girls

38. Lake Baringo
Njempsi fisherman

39. Ruko Conservancy
Lake Baringo

40. Samatian Island Lodge
Lake Baringo

41. Samatian Island Lodge
Lake Baringo
Samatian Island is booked on an exclusive
basis, the perfect mid safari retreat.
Each unique room has scenic views across
Lake Baringo to the Rift Valley beyond.
Samatian Island offers guests the ultimate in
relaxation in magical surroundings.
Samatian Activities
Canoeing and Fishing with the Njempsi local
fishermen
Visit to Pokot village
Bush walk with Rothschild's Giraffes in Ruko
Conservancy
Boat excursions to view hippos, crocodiles,
birds and the scenic beauty of the lake.

42. Samatian Island Lodge

43. Samatian Island Lodge

44. Samatian Island Lodge

45. Samatian Island Lodge

46. Samatian Island Lodge

47. Samatian Island Lodge

48. Samatian Island Lodge

49. Masai Mara
World renowned natural wonder, kingdom of Africa's big cats, spectacular scenery.
The climax of this wilderness safari, 4 nights immersed in the heart of the Mara to savour the
fantastic wildlife to be seen here.
The Mara is the epitome of Safari, an experience to relish and leave you yearning for more.

50. Masai Mara

51. Masai Mara
Vast open grassy plains support large number of herbivores, from July to September, the Wildebeest
migration can be seen in the Masai Mara...

52. Masai Mara

53. Masai Mara

54. Masai Mara

55. Sala's Camp
Masai Mara
Overlooking the Sand River and Serengeti plains, Sala's is an intimate and luxurious tented camp.
Under canvas in the bush evokes an indescribable feeling, harking back to the original safari days of
Roosevelt, you are left wanting for nothing.
This is as close to living naturally in the African Wilderness as one can get.

56. Sala's Camp

57. Sala's Camp

58. Sala's Camp

59. Sala's Camp

60. Sala's Camp

61. Sala's Camp
Masai Mara

62. The Emakoko
Nairobi National Park
The Emakoko is located in
Nairobi National Park, only 20
minutes from Nairobi's domestic
and international airports.
An ideal location for a day room,
or overnight stay in Nairobi
before connecting with your
international flight.
Nairobi Park is one of the few
game parks within the vicinity of
a major city.
Lion, Rhino, Hippo, Buffalo and a
wide variety of game can be
viewed here.
The Emakoko is an idyllic base to
ease back into the reality of
civilisation after a fortnight in
the wilderness.

63. Professional Safari Guides
Nic Cahill
Born and raised in
Kenya
Speaks English and
Swahili
KPSGA Silver Level
Andy Campbell
Born and raised in
Kenya
Speaks English, Spanish
and Swahili
KPSGA Silver Level
Safari Lifestyle Guides have an in depth knowledge of
East Africa, and the destinations, cultures and wildlife in
the region. They are certified with the Kenya Professional
Safari Guides Association (KPSGA).
Private guides are with you throughout your safari, not
only ensuring you get the most out of your safari
experiences, but also handling the travel logistics every
step of the way.
The guides know the lodges and lodge managers very
well, and can work with them to ensure all aspects of
your stay at each lodge are suited to your requirements.
Beyond the lodges, private guides have years of
experience in the wilderness, and are able to show you
the best of what these amazing destinations have to
offer.
Private guides are also your hosts, and will share past
experiences with you, and give you a taste of what you
can expect on the safari ahead.

64. Cuisine
The lodges and camps we visit
provide a high standard of cuisine.
Most menus are set, so any dietary
requirements, allergies,
preferences, and other diet related
requests are organised in advance.
Produce is flown in every few days,
ensuring the freshest ingredients.
'Bush' chefs are famed for the
creations that come out of their
remote kitchens. Dishes and wines
served on this safari would not be
out of place in a modern city
restaurant.

65. Game Drive Vehicles
Specialised 4x4 safari vehicles are used for
game drives at every destination.
These rugged vehicles allow access to remote
areas 'off the beaten track'.
Roof hatches, cool drinks, music systems, and
two way radios are just some of the systems
that come in handy out on a game drive.

66. Game Drive Vehicles

67. Photography
Photographic opportunities that arise on safari are
frequent and impressive.
If you are a photographer, familiar with your
equipment; just double check your kit and
accessories, and prepare for some outstanding
scenes.
For those who are less experienced, it is worth
considering coming on safari with your own
camera.
Safari is all about immersing yourself in the
wilderness, which is always enhanced with a good
pair of binoculars, and for some, composing
images and video gives a richer experience.

68. Private Charters
Private Charters minimise the amount of
time transferring between destinations.
Unlike scheduled flights, they can be booked
to suit each itinerary. Private charters are
booked on an exclusive basis. They can be
booked to fly into certain airstrips that
scheduled flights do not service.
The plane we use most often is the Cessna
208 'Caravan', the most popular bush plane.
We only use the most reputable air charter
companies, meeting the highest safety
standards.

69. Additional Activities
● Helicopter flights
● Balloon flights
● Bi-plane flights
● Swahili Coast Safari addition

70. Travel Considerations
Preparing for Safari
Getting ready and what to bring
Field Guides, Binoculars, Photography, Reading
List, Clothing and What to Bring
Travel Info
Useful information for travellers in East
Africa
Safety and Health
Health, wellbeing, and safety
considerations

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