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Brittany Bengry (UNCHARTED)
Traveled by a family of six
A Family Safari Through Kenya
June 11-23, 2025
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Itinerary details
Travel Brief
Overview
Itinerary at a glance
June 11
Arrive Nairobi Int'l Airport | QR #1341 at 11:50pm
Met and assisted through customs by Willis
Private transfer to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden for check-in | 40 minutes
June 11 - 13
Ovenright Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
3 Classic Rooms
Breakfast included
2 Nights
June 12
Pick-up at 10:00am
Full day private guide + vehicle at your disposal for Nairobi Activities
All meals + entrances payable direct
June 13
Pick-up at 8:30am
Private transfer to Wilson Airport | 25 minutes
Flight - Air Kenya #853 | Wilson-Mara | 10:30am-11:10am
Met on arrival
Game drive to House in the Wild for check-in
June 15
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon + Bush Breakfast
June 13 - 17
Overnight House In The Wild
Marula Cottage + Hippo Cottage
All meals, house drinks + safari activities included
4 Nights
June 17
Pick-up after breakfast
Transfer to Mara Airstrip
Flight - Governor's Aviation #007 | Mara-Lewa | 10:30am-11:30am
Met on arrival
Game drive to Lewa House for check-in
June 17 - 20
Overnight Lewa House
Family Cottage + Earthpod
All meals, house drinks + safari activities included
3 Nights
June 20
Pick-up after breakfast
Transfer to Lewa Airstrip
Charter Flight - Tropic Air | Lewa-Sarara | 11:30am-12:00pm
Met on arrival
Game drive to Sarara Camp for check-in
June 21
Private visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
June 20 - 23
Overnight Sarara Camp
3 Classic Safari Tents
All meals, house drinks + safari activities included
3 Nights
June 23
Pick-up after breakfast
Transfer to Samburu Airstrip | 1.5 hours
Flight - Air Kenya #872 | Samburu-Wilson Airport | 11:15am-1:25pm
Met on arrival
Guide + vehicle at your disposal until departure | meals + entry fees payable direct
Check-in with Qatar Airways by 3:10pm
Depart Nairobi Int'l Airport | QR #1336 at 6:10pm
End of UNCHARTED arrangements
Itinerary details
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Key Dates
1) June 11 - 13: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages, Nairobi
2) June 13 - 17: House In The Wild, Maasai Mara
3) June 17 - 20: Lewa House, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
4) June 20 - 23: Sarara Camp, Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
June 11 - 13
Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi
Area Overview
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city, with a vibrant population of 4.5 million. Unique to the city is the proximity of Nairobi National Park, a true wilderness area juxtaposed against the larger urban metropolis. It is the only national park like it in the world and a real embodiment of the human-wildlife conflicts that challenge many African communities who must learn to cohabitate with wildlife on their doorstep.
Nairobi National Park is one of the best places in Africa to see rhino and also has a healthy population of lion, leopard, cheetah, and plains game like giraffe and antelope. Other attractions include the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Center, Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, a visit to a tea farm, and shopping for local crafts and trinkets. There are some great local and cross-cultural restaurants to explore, from roadside food stalls to local nyama choma (barbecue joints) to five-star dining establishments.
June 11 - 13
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Nairobi, Kenya
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Property Overview
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages is located on the former coffee farm belonging to the famous "Out of Africa" Blixen family. It sits on five acres of land with large hundred-year-old trees, beautiful gardens, hundreds of different blooming flowers, and a large population of birds. It is a short walk to the Karen Blixen Museum, and it affords easy access to the popular David Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and Nairobi National Park, where you can spot big game like lion and rhino with the city skyline in the background.
Located in a quiet neighborhood, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages is also close to Wilson Airport, which is used for most domestic safari flights in Kenya, and it is only 30 minutes from the international airport.
The property offers 13 en-suite accommodations in a cottage setup. The rooms can be configured as a single, double, or twin, and a baby cot can be provided on request.
Diners have a choice of different areas for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The Blixen Pool Bar & Restaurant has an elegant and stylishly furnished indoor restaurant, a cozy bar with a fireplace and huge skylights, an adjacent pergola, and a garden right next to the beautiful heated pool. In-house guests can enjoy room service.
Accommodations
Classic Room
Tranquility meets elegance in the Classic Rooms. Unwind in a room adorned with sophisticated decor and a luxurious king-size bed. Enjoy your favorite programs on the HDTV and stay connected with complimentary wifi. Refresh in the modern bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with picturesque views of the natural surroundings. Additional amenities include a mini fridge for your convenience. Perfect for a peaceful retreat, these rooms accommodate up to two guests.
Fast Facts
Highlights
Located in the beautiful leafy suburb of Karen
5 acres of land filled with gardens
Close to Wilson Airport and 30 minutes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Close to Karen Blixen Museum, Elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, & Nairobi National Park
Quick facts
3 classic rooms, 6 junior suites, 3 deluxe suites, & a honeymoon suite
Heated swimming pool
Two restaurants
Two bars
24 hour power
24 hour in-room dining
Accessible rooms
Children welcome
Baby cots available on request
Wifi
June 12
Nairobi Activities
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi Activities
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust 11am-12pm
Founded in 1977 by Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick DBE, in memory of her late husband, famous naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust claims a rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation. The Nairobi Nursery is open between 11am-12pm to the public, to give people the opportunity to meet these amazing creatures. Entry fees are a donation to the Trust.
Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organisation. The main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity to come into close contact with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe. The centre is home to the endangered Rosthchilds Giraffe and visitors have the opportunity to get up close and personal with them!
Entry fees are $15 per adult and $7.50 per child.
Nairobi National Park
Welcome to Nairobi National Park, an island of incredible flora and fauna surrounded by a sea of humanity. Nowhere in the world is there a National Park of this magnitude, home to some of the most endangered species on the planet, next to a capital city. Where on earth can you land on an international flight and be amongst four of the big five in less than half an hour of clearing customs. You can visit the park between 6:30am and 6:30pm, a wonderful way to spend a morning or an afternoon before or after your safari!
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum was once the centre piece of a farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills owned by Danish Author Karen and her Swedish Husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke. Located 10km from the city centre, the Museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya. The farm house gained international fame with the release of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ an Oscar winning film based on Karen’s an autobiography by the same title.
The Museum is open to the Public every day (9.30 am to 6pm) including weekends and public holidays. Rates are USD$12 per adult and USD$6 per child.
Shopping
There are a variety of different shopping areas all over Nairobi. The most popular area is in Karen where you can find Utumanduni, House of Treasures and Langata Link Shops.
Utumanduni is an emporium of handcrafted artefacts, fashion, accessories, homeware, beauty products, antiques and more, Utamaduni is a one-stop shop for exquisite products proudly made here in Kenya and across the African continent. Choosing to buy an item online or in-store, you are choosing to support small businesses, grassroots organisations and vulnerable communities.
Eat
Nairobi’s culinary scene has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, with new eateries, cafes, and bars popping up almost weekly. A metropolitan city with a diverse restaurant culture, Nairobi’s best dining experiences run from roadside food stalls to five-star dining establishments. Don’t miss local specialities such as nyama choma (grilled meat, usually goat) and ugali, not to mention African-inspired gourmet burgers! Nairobi’s beautiful year-round weather means this is a prime destination for al fresco dining on rooftops, balconies, and gardens.
The most popular restaurants include The Talisman, Embark, Tamarind Nairobi, and The Haandi (also with a London branch).
June 15
Hot Air Balloon
Flight
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Activity overview
A balloon flight over the Maasai Mara is widely considered a bucketlist activity that offers a serene and spectacular experience floating over the vast, lush, and game filled plains.
A lift off at dawn means you watch the sun rise as you head in a generally western direction. Flights usually last close to an hour and depending on the take off spot you float over riverine woodlands, watching hippos return to their daytime refuges and crocodiles basking on sandbanks. Sometimes predators and large antelope herds can be spotted below, pointed out by your experienced captain.
After the flight you will be met by the trailing transfer vehicles and taken to a pre-prepared picnic breakfast, beautifully set up in an idyllic spot on the plains.
June 13 - 17
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Maasai Mara
Area Overview
The Mara (as it is affectionately known) covers 1510 km2 (583 mi2) and is widely considered to be Africa’s greatest reserve. The backdrop of the Siria escarpment in the west overlooks sweeping savannas, riverine woodlands, and forests on a deceptively flat landscape that extends eastwards towards the Sekenani Hills and northwards towards the Aitong Hills. The Mara is in essence the northern extension of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and plays host to one of nature's greatest phenomenons, the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Because of the quality of wildlife viewing, the Mara has for generations been the setting for hundreds of wildlife documentaries, including Disney's African Cats, and the BBC’s Big Cat Diaries and Planet Earth. It is a wildlife photographer's paradise and every year visitors come to capture the spectacular wildlife. The reserve and its conservancies contain some of the highest densities of predators in Africa and this only increases as nomads and vagrants follow the huge herds back and forth through this ecosystem during the seasonal wildebeest migration.
June 13 - 17
House In The Wild
Maasai Mara, Kenya
House In The Wild
Property Overview
House in the Wild is a private, family–owned boutique lodge, perched on the banks of the Mara River located in the Enonkishu Conservancy, on the northern edge of the Maasai Mara ecosystem. Surround yourself with the rich traditions of East African life and share a sense of well-being and calm, hosted by a welcoming team to look after your every need, whilst having direct access to some of the world’s best wildlife viewing.
The lodge consists of a main lounge, dining and bar area, a swimming pool with a thatch gazebo, and seven cottages.
Experience & Activities
Guests can enjoy privacy and the freedom to plan their day at their own speed. Activities include accompanied bush walks, game drives, sundowners, bike rides, visits to the rhino sanctuary, and farm visits.
Guests can get away from the beaten track and experience the ultimate exclusive and private safari alongside a meaningful life changing journey, learning about the inspiring stories of how communities build their livelihoods in harmony with the wildlife of the Enonkishu Conservancy.
Accommodations
Marula Cottage
This private cottage has two large double en-suite rooms with its’ own huge private lawn, verandah and lounge area with a large fireplace and bar.
Hippo Cottage
Set in a beautiful spot in the shade of huge leafy trees on the banks of the Mara River, and with its own huge verandah and bath overlooking the river, this is the perfect room for a private luxury safari.
Fast Facts
Highlights
Excellent location on the banks of the Mara River in the Enonkishu Conservancy
Great access to multiple conservancies and community projects
Some of the world’s best wildlife viewing
Quick facts
7 luxury cottages - great for families
Maximum of 20 guests on property
Welcomes children of all ages
Wifi available in all rooms
Exclusive use vehicles
Private guide for each group
Bush walks or bike rides available
June 17 - 20
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Area Overview
In 1983, a dedicated group of conservationists embarked on a mission to save the black rhino from extinction. What began as a modest effort on 5,000 acres of privately owned land evolved into the expansive Lewa Wildlife Conservancy over the course of 30+ years, encompassing 48,000 acres of private land and the 14,000-acre Ngare Ndare National Forest Reserve. Today, this sanctuary is home to 14% of Kenya’s black rhino population, not to mention other unique and rare plant, amphibian and other mammal species
Income from tourism is vital to the sustainability of the Conservancy, which was a pioneer of the Community Conservation approach. Lewa envisages a future where the people of Kenya value, protect and benefit from wildlife and to this end supports over 10,000 children in local schools, supports women's microcredit schemes and health clinics across the area.
June 17 - 20
Lewa House
Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
Lewa House
Property Overview
Lewa House offers an owner-run and hosted experience within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. With its original architecture, panoramic views, sustainable ethos, and varied activities, it provides a warm and personalised stay for visitors enjoying the excellent game viewing found on the Conservancy
The large main house offers a comfortable communal space, with guests being accommodated in cottages spread throughout the grounds. Accommodation consists of three family cottages, (comprising of double and twin en-suites, with an interconnecting veranda), and four standalone, en-suite rooms (Earthpods). Maximum occupancy is 18 guests and children of all ages are welcome.
Experience & Activities
Activities and experiences include: day and night game drives, guided walks, pre-historic site visits, horse rides and camel treks. bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners, visit to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ, visits to Il’Ngwesi cultural boma (entrance fees extra and payable direct), a visit to Ngare Ndare forest with canopy walkway and swim in the waterfalls.
Accommodations
Family Cottage
These charming cottages are part of the original house. They are built using the traditional Lewa architecture of rough stone walls and thatched roofs and are furnished with beautiful rough-hewn hardwood furniture. The cottages consist of a double and twin room, each with an en-suite bathroom. Adjoining the two bedrooms is a large outdoor verandah where a family can sit and enjoy.
Earth Pods
Using nature as inspiration, these rooms are designed to disappear into the landscape, collect and store rainwater and maintain an even temperature. Their simple but elegant decor compliments their spectacular vistas.
Fast Facts
Highlights
Excellent Black and White Rhino Viewing
Extensive Community Conservation
Within a UNESO World Heritage Site
Unique 'Dawn of Human Prehistory Archaeology
Quick facts
Personalised - only 7 cottages
Hosted - with family style dining
Private game vehicles available
Wifi avaliable (in the main area)
June 21
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Activity overview
Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in Samburu County of northern Kenya is home to the first community owned elephant orphanage in Africa.
Designed to rescue and release orphaned and abandoned elephant calves, whilst creating much needed benefits to the local people that live alongside them, the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is the representation of the communities standing up united for wildlife in recognition of the value that they can cultivate.
The orphaned elephants that are cared for by the Samburu community are symbols of a new wave of thinking about wildlife and the environment that goes far beyond traditional conservation methods and dives deeper into the core value of what nature represents.
The nomadic pastoralists have occupied this land for over two centuries. In an unprecedented move for wildlife conservation on community owned land, the communities have come together, united for wildlife.
June 20 - 23
Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy
Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
Namunyak
Area Overview
In the northern frontier of Kenya lies the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, an area of 850,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the Mathews Range. The savannah plains of the conservancy are home to elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, wild dog and kudu in ever increasing numbers. This remote and dramatic landscape is also home to the local Samburu people whose age-old traditions, including the famous “singing wells,” are as much a part of the fabric of this land as the wildlife.
The conservancy is itself community-owned and is one of the best examples of indigenous communities building sustainability for people and wildlife through truly unique and experiential safari experiences. Camel supported safaris are very popular as are walking safaris and visits to the amazing community run Reteti elephant sanctuary. To the eastern side of the conservancy is the new Sera conservancy and rhino project and really one of the last frontiers of conservation before heading towards Lake Turkana and the northern frontier.
June 20 - 23
Sarara Camp
Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
Sarara Camp
Property Overview
In the northern frontier of Kenya, lies the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, an area of 850,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the Mathews Range. The savannah plains and lush mountain slopes are home to elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, wild dog and kudu in ever increasing numbers. This remote and dramatic landscape is also home to the local Samburu people whose age-old traditions, including the famous ‘singing wells’ are as much a part of the fabric of this land as the wildlife.
Sarara is a conservation brand that partners with indigenous communities to build sustainability for people and wildlife through truly unique and experiential safari experiences. Part of the community-owned Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in the heart of the Mathews Range, and in partnership with the Northern Rangelands Trust, Sarara has fast become a flagship model for community conservation across Africa.
Experience & Activities
Activities include day and night games drives, horseback riding, walks and bikes, optional fly camping, a seasonal water slide, village visits, the giraffe viewing platform, and of course the wonderful Reteti elephant orphanage.
One of the most authentic cultural experiences to be had in the country is to visit the "Sarara singing wells." Especially in the dry season, the local Samburu herders visit "wells" that they have dug in the dry river bed, sometimes five men deep and each belonging to a specific family. They then sing to their livestock who recognize the song and know where and in what order to come to drink. In keeping with the whole community and conservation ethos of Sarara, these same wells are then utilised at night by local wildlife, including elephants and leopards.
Accommodations
Tent
Sarara has six luxury tents, each positioned to maximise the stunning views of the Mathews Range and the watering hole. Each tent is spacious with high ceilings, plenty of cupboard space, electric lighting and 24 hour hot and cold running water. There is an outdoor bathroom with views of the hills from the shower, and also an indoor toilet and sink at the back of the tent. Each tent has its own private terrace to enjoy your morning coffee and tea whilst gazing out over the mountains.
Fast Facts
Highlights
Unrestricted game drives exploring the 850,000 acres of pristine wildlife habitat accompanied by a local Samburu guide
Visit the singing wells to honour an age old tradition
Hikes into the montane cloud forests
Fly camping
Visits to a manyatta
Walking safaris
Plunge down a natural rock slide into crystal clear pools (seasonal)
Beading with the Samburu ladies
Fashion your own jewelry with local Ironmongers
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary visits
Elephant rock art visits
School visits to the Mobile Montessori Program
Bush meals
Quick facts
6 beautifully appointed en-suite tents overlooking to Mathews Range
Plus the 2 bedroomed Sarara House
Set within a pristine and remote 85,000 acre wildlife conservancy
Organize vegetable garden
In room charging points
24 hour solar powered electricity
Open and closed options for game drive vehicles
Tented rooms with indoor and outdoor toilets and solar heated showers
The fine print
Trip Details
Trip Details
Notes:
- FOR INTERNAL FLIGHTS - Scheduled flights may stop en route to pick-up or drop-off other passengers. These stops are not always scheduled ahead of time, and will be discussed with you upon boarding the aircraft. This is how internal air flight schedules work in East Africa.
This cost includes:
- All accommodations as indicated on the itinerary
- Breakfast at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
- All meals, house drinks, laundry + safari activities (game drives, nature walks, bike rides, visits to Mara Training Center and local school visits) at House in the Wild
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Masai Mara | national reserve fees included
- All meals, house drinks, laundry + safari activities (game drives, guided walks, prehistoric site visits, visit to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and a visit to Ngare Ndare forest with canopy walk OR an afternoon horse/camel trek) at Lewa House
- All meals, house drinks + safari activities (game drives, guided walks and hikes, De Brazza monkey hike, and village visits) at Sarara Camp
- Private visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
- All scheduled flights as indicated on the itinerary
- Full day private driver/guide at disposal on June 12
- Half day private driver/guide at disposal on departure day
- All vehicle transfers to/from airports, airstrips, hotels, camps, etc.
- All national park entrance fees, conservancy fees, government taxes + tourism levies
- AMREF Flying Doctors Coverage while in Kenya
This cost does not include:
- International Flights
- Travel insurance
- Kenya eTA fees
- Meals, drinks + activities not specified in the inclusions
- Premium alcohol + champagne
- Personal expenses, spa treatments + gratuities
- Any vaccinations, or medications required for travel
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