Lisa Warren
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi Arrival
Upon arrival at Nairobi Airport, you'll have a private transfer to Hemingways Eden Residence. Check into this charming boutique property and take the evening to unwind after your day of travel. Enjoy the leafy grounds, and be sure to check out the featured art.
Overnight Hemingways Eden Residence
Day 2
Explore Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure. You can choose to rest at your hotel or set out to explore the city. It's entirely up to you!
Overnight Hemingways Eden Residence
Day 3
&Beyond Suyian Lodge
This morning, transfer to the airport and fly to your first safari destination: &Beyond Suyian Lodge. Nestled in the Suyian Conservancy, this isolated and exclusive lodge boasts views of Mt. Kenya and the rushing Ewaso Narok River. Surrounded by ancient kopjes and vast landscapes, you'll have a chance to find stillness in nature.
Enjoy sunlit pools and shaded courtyard, perfect spots to gaze out at the 44,000 acres of unfenced wilderness that make up the conservancy. Relax in the lounge, library, and map room, and enjoy a cocktail at Samburu bar or the inviting indoor-outdoor dining areas. Spend your evenings winding down around the firepit, beneath starlit skies and the rhythms of the wild.
Overnight &Beyond Suyian Lodge
Day 4
Suyian Conservancy
Spend two full days exploring Suyian Conservancy, nestled in the heart of Kenya's Laikipia Plateau. For decades, Suyian has been holistically managed as a working cattle ranch rooted in conservation. Today, it serves as a haven for wildlife, a supporter of surrounding communities, and a model of sustainable rangeland stewardship in action.
Set off into the untamed wilderness on morning and afternoon game drives, guided nature walks, and horseback riding safaris. The afternoon game drive can be extended into the night for time to spot elusive nocturnal animals. Look out for bouncing wild dogs, stoic beisa oryx, and reticulated giraffe — the largest species of giraffe!
Unwind in your suite, carved of stone and boasting views of expansive vistas. The interiors are a reflection of the land and its people, guided by an Afro Wabi-Sabi ethos that finds beauty in impermanence. Thoughtful details inspired by local semi-nomadic communities blend seamlessly with understated luxury.
Overnight &Beyond Suyian Lodge
Day 5
Elephant Watch Camp
Start your morning with a delightful breakfast. Then take a short flight to your next lodge: Elephant Watch Camp. Settle into camp, nestled right on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Take in the views of the acacia forest surrounding you as you listen to the chirping birds above.
Relax on your expansive private verandah, and in the evening, gather around the firepit for a delicious meal and stories of the day’s sightings.
Overnight Elephant Watch Camp
Day 6 - 7
Elephant Safari
For the next two days, you'll enjoy a unique conservation safari experience tucked in the heart of Samburu National Reserve. Set out with Samburu warrior-ambassadors from this pastoralist community as they introduce you to the wild elephants that call this reserve home! There are over 1,000 elephants in the area, and you'll get to witness them up close and learn their names.
In addition to these specialist elephant encounters, you can also enjoy sundowners, picnic excursions, guided bird walks, riverbed walks, hikes, a visit to Save the Elephants Research Camp, a scorpion hunt within the camp using UV light (weather dependent), and stargazing with a laser pointer for constellation mapping.
Overnight Elephant Watch Camp
Day 8
Sirikoi Lodge
After breakfast, fly to Sirikoi Lodge. Settle into your luxury tent that features a sitting area, private deck with incredible views of the surrounding landscape, and an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bath and a rain shower.
Sirikoi is a small, family-owned safari lodge that embodies exclusive charm and intimate luxury. Situated along the spring-fed Sirikoi stream, its four elegant tents and two private houses offer a serene, nature-immersed retreat surrounded by abundant wildlife. With an eco-chic aesthetic, Sirikoi combines refined comfort and personalized service with a warm atmosphere.
Overnight Sirikoi Lodge
Day 9 - 10
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Explore Lewa Wildlife Conservancy with two full days of activities. Options include guided morning and evening game drives, bush breakfasts, picnic excursions, prehistoric site visits, sundowners, guided bush walks, bird watching, rhino tracking, and more! Stop by the waterhole and wetlands to watch elephants, giraffes, zebras, and gazelles drinking, resting, and playing.
Lewa stands as a vital sanctuary for critically endangered black rhinos and the rare Grevy's zebra, alongside elephants, lions, giraffes, wild dogs, and other iconic Kenyan wildlife. The conservancy also hosts over 490 bird species in its protected landscapes. Lewa seeks to build a future where Kenyan communities thrive alongside thriving wildlife. By investing in education, healthcare, and local livelihoods, and combining advanced anti-poaching technology with strong community partnerships, Lewa protects wildlife while empowering its neighbors.
Overnight Sirikoi Lodge
Day 11
Departure Day
Take a final morning to enjoy breakfast while looking out at the vast landscape dotted with acacia trees and abundant wildlife visiting the waterhole. Then, you'll return to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi Airport. Return from your safari with memories of special wildlife encounters and time spent learning about important conservation projects.
