Lisa Warren
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi Arrival
Upon arrival at Nairobi Airport, you'll have a private transfer to Giraffe Manor. Take time to unwind at this welcoming hotel. Boasting a grand façade, refined interiors, lush gardens, sunlit terraces, and charming courtyards, the property often evokes the timeless elegance and romance of Out of Africa for its guests.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Orchid House. Savor a candlelit meal surrounded by 150 orchids. Then, relax in your spacious room.
Overnight Giraffe Manor
Day 2
Giraffe Manor
Wake up and greet the giraffes that often stop right by your room's window in the morning. They're probably hungry, and you'll be able to feed them breakfast! Enjoy a delightful morning meal as the endangered Rothschild's giraffes extend their elegant necks through the dining area's windows, looking for the dried grass pellets you'll be provided to feed them.
Say goodbye to your new friends and get ready to learn more about them at the AFEW Giraffe Centre, which seeks to educate Kenyan students and youth about Kenya's rich wildlife and natural heritage, while offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage closely with the world's tallest land mammal: the giraffe.
Return to your hotel, where you will enjoy another delicious dinner.
Overnight Giraffe Manor
Day 3
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
This morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Loisaba Airstrip. Make your way to your first safari lodge: Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp. The camp embodies a seamless blend of African elegance and contemporary style. Each custom-designed tent is light-filled and expansive, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows.
Take the evening to relax, and be sure to check out the camp's common areas! These spaces invite relaxation and connection with nature — from the open-air dining space and stylish lounge and bar to the expansive wooden deck ideal for al fresco meals and panoramic views. At the heart of it all lies an infinity pool that offers a fantastic view over the remote wilderness.
Overnight Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Day 4 - 5
Loisaba Conservancy
Enjoy two full days exploring the expansive Loisaba Conservancy through a selection of guided activities, including game drives, walking safaris, horse or camel riding, and bush sundowners. Spot lions hunting for their prey, elusive leopards resting in trees, and the endangered Grevy's zebra frollicking through the grassland. You'll have the opportunity to explore the landscape on both e-bikes and mountain bikes.
At night, marvel at gorgeous sunsets and gaze at the starry sky. Fall asleep immersed in nature as you listen for soothing chirping and the intriguing noises of nocturnal animals.
The Loisaba Conservancy, located in northern Laikipia, spans 58,000 acres. The private conservancy, which offers a more exclusive experience, is dedicated to sustainable tourism, conservation, and community development.
Overnight Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Day 6
&Beyond Suyian Lodge
After a relaxing breakfast, taking in the sweeping views of Loisaba Conservancy, you'll fly to &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 7 - 8
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 9
Sirikoi Lodge
Start your morning with a relaxed breakfast. Then, you'll have a flight to Lewa Downs Airstrip. From here, transfer to Sirikoi Lodge. Settle into your luxury tent that features a sitting area, private deck with wonderful 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 10 - 11
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 12
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 wild landscapes and fantastic wildlife encounters, having witnessed the power of conservation in action.
