Safaris, Cultural and Active Adventures

Catherine from Pure Wilderness (www.purewilderness.com) has kindly put together a couple of suggestion for safaris and other adventures for our guests. They range from romantic luxury trips, to family friendly safaris, to sporty adventurous group trips! She can accommodate everyone’s budgets, no matter how big or small!

Read through some examples below, but you can just email her with the type of budget you have in mind, the amount of people in your group, and what you ideally would like to do! She will custom tailor the best trip possible for you!

The summaries include an indicative pricing - costs may reduce depending on the ages of children if planning for families and all trips can be varied . Please contact her on catherine@purewilderness.com to discuss any of these - or to create your own unique itinerary that’s right for you.

7 NIGHTS / 2 PAX

A SPECIAL SAFARI FOR TWO

A wonderful experience of wildlife in Kenya, this trip takes you to two delightful lodges in Lewa Conservancy and the Maasai Mara. A flying visit to the Reteti Elephant Orphanage, a Helicopter excursion to the Suguta Valley & Northern Frontier and a Hot Air Balloon experience in the Maasai Mara can all be added. Currently designed as a 7 night trip for two adults with an estimated pricing of US$19,500 (US$9,750 per person), this trip can be extended to include other incredible locations. See here for more details.

11 NIGHTS / 6 (OR 8 PAX & FAMILIES - CAN BE ADAPTED FOR COUPLES)

AN INCREDIBLE SAFARI THROUGH KENYA

This trip takes you on an exclusive safari to some of the most beautiful wildlife areas of Kenya. The itinerary includes three different conservancies (Maasai Mara, Ol Malo and Enasoit) with high standards of service at each and charter flights throughout. A flying visit to the Reteti Elephant Orphanage is included and you may wish to add a Hot Air Balloon experience in the Maasai Mara or a Helicopter excursion to the Suguta Valley & Northern Frontier. Currently designed as a 11 night trip for six adults with an estimated pricing of US$85,750 (US$14,292 per person), this trip can be expanded to eight pax with the current camps proposed or reduced to a special two person trip by exchanging the final camp for an alternative. It is also suited for families. See here for more details.

13 NIGHTS / 6 PAX (OR UP TO 10 PAX & SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES)

EXPLORING LAIKIPIA AND THE NORTH TO LAKE TURKANA

An exploration of northern Kenya, this trip gives you a mix of wildlife, culture and active adventure from Laikipia on the equator to Lake Turkana in the very north. The itinerary includes a few days exploring Laikipia, the Mathews Range, Namunyak and Lake Turkana. Currently priced as a thirteen night safari for six adults this trip can be adapted for up to ten guests or for families. The total estimated pricing for this trip based on six adults (sharing) is US$89,500 (US$14,917 per person) and there are a couple of optional extra activities that can be included. See here for more details.

8 NIGHTS / 6 PAX (OR UP TO 10 PAX & FAMILIES)

EXPLORING THE MARA & WALKING WITH CAMELS

Taking you on a fun and active exploration of the Mara and Laikipia, this trip allows you to experience a mix of wildlife, culture and activities in the wild - walking with camels, rock climbing, swimming in rivers and sleeping under the stars. Currently designed as a eight night safari for six adults this trip can be adapted for less or more (up to ten pax) and is highly recommended for families with active teenage children. The estimated pricing based on six adults sharing is US$44,250 (US$7,375 per person). See here for more details.

6 NIGHTS / 2 PAX (OR UP TO 10 PAX & FAMILIES)

A SAFARI IN LAIKIPIA, NORTHERN KENYA

This is a wonderful safari in the Laikipia area of northern Kenya where you can enjoy the wildlife on foot or from a vehicle - you even get the chance to drive a Classic Landrover. The itinerary includes a few days on two different conservancies and includes the opportunity to fly camp, meet the local communities, try your hand at Lion Tracking or meet the last two remaining Northern White Rhinos. Currently designed as a six night trip for two adults with an estimated pricing of US$9,500 (US$4,750 per person), this trip can be multiplied for up to 10 pax or is suited for families as both camps have family tents with two rooms. Note costs may reduce depending on the ages of children. See here for more details.

11 NIGHTS / FAMILY OF 4 (OR GROUPS)

A FUN FAMILY SAFARI

This is a fun and active trip that provides the opportunity to explore three different wildlife areas, walk, cycle, climb and swim at family friendly camps in Laikipia, Ol Pejeta and the Maasai Mara. You will have the opportunity to shape the days according to what suits your family best. Currently designed as an eleven night trip for a family of four (two children under 12 years) with an estimated pricing of US$31,250 (US$7,813 per person). See here for more details.

7 NIGHTS / 4 PAX (OR FAMILIES)

A DRIVING SAFARI - TSAVO & AMBOSELI, KENYA

Offering a great opportunity to explore some of the dramatic landscapes of southern Kenya, this is a driving trip starting in Malindi (northern Coast) though Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli to Nairobi (note: it can be done in reverse). Currently designed as a seven night trip for four adults (or a family of four) with an estimated pricing of US$15,250 (US$3,813 per person). See here for more details.

2 NIGHTS / FAMILY OF 4 (OR MORE)

WELCOME TO NAIROBI

We have shared some ideas of wonderful activities in Nairobi for a two day / two night stay - including visiting the orphaned elephants, feeding giraffes and exploring the Nairobi National Park. There is also a day out to a fabulous local cheese maker. Currently designed as a two night stay for a family of four (children under 12) with an estimated pricing of $2,100, this trip is applicable to any age or number of guests.

6 NIGHTS / 2 OR 4 PAX (OR FAMILIES - 16 YEARS AND OVER)

MEETING THE GORILLAS IN UGANDA

There is nothing quite like seeing Gorillas in the wild and this trip takes you to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for two days of trekking to see these magnificent creatures. It also includes two nights of safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Currently designed as a six night trip for two or four adults this trip can be adapted for more (up to eight pax) or families with children aged 16 years or older. The estimated pricing based on two adults sharing is US$24,650, for four adults sharing is US$47,350. See here for more details.

11 NIGHTS / 4 PAX (OR 8 PAX & FAMILIES)

TREKKING INTO THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY & THE SOUTHERN SERENGETI, TANZANIA

This trip is a wonderful combination of incredible scenery and fantastic wildlife as you will be visiting the Southern Serengeti during the section of the Wildebeest Migration when the wildebeest are calving. The first section though starts with trekking down into the Great Rift Valley and then up out again, across the Sale Plains to the Gol Mountains. It offers some of the most spectacular views imaginable and an opportunity to step back in time and walk in the footsteps of mankind. Currently designed as an eleven night trip for four adults this trip can be adapted for more (up to eight pax) or families with children. The estimated pricing based on four adults sharing is US$35,750 - note costs may reduce depending on the ages of children.. See here for more details.

Note: all rates are based on low season and estimated for 2024. Costings will be confirmed at the time of bookings and will be subject to variation and availability of the camps proposed.