Out of Africa Adventure: Luxury Kenya Safari
Experience the romance and adventure of Out of Africa in real life. Visit 3 of Kenya’s most luxurious safari lodges for an old world-style African safari. And then relax a Seychelles beach for the end of the trip.
We designed this Out of Africa Adventure: Luxury Kenya Safari for a couple from Toronto who loved Out of Africa and wanted to experience the romance and adventure of the film in real life. We sent them to 3 of Kenya’s most luxurious safari lodges for an old world-style African safari. But they also wanted a beach destination. So we designed this trip for them.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, their Out of Africa Adventure began with a short flight to Amboseli, located in southern Kenya near the Tanzanian border. This park is renowned for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its large elephant herds. The couple loved the park’s diverse habitats, including wetlands, savannah, and woodlands. They spent two nights on game drives and did a walking safari.
Then, the couple continued their Out of Africa Adventure to the Laikipia plateau and Lewa Wilderness Conservancy. The conservancy is known for its commitment to conservation and breathtaking landscapes. The area features rolling grasslands, acacia forests, and dramatic escarpments, which gave the couple a stunning backdrop for its diverse wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, and big cats.
Next on their Out of Africa Adventure, they were flown to Angama Mara, a luxury safari camp situated high above the Great Rift Valley overlooking the plains of the Maasai Mara. They enjoyed an exciting evening game drive before retreating to their intimate and luxurious tented suite with breathtaking views of the valley.
In addition to wildlife safaris, our clients were able to interact with Maasai villagers in their traditional homesteads and try their hands at Maasai crafts and beading. They also enjoyed an unforgettable Out of Africa experience. Their Maasai guide led them to the top of the very same hill featured on the Out of Africa film poster, where a full colonial-style bush picnic was waiting. The exclusive and romantic picnic was a highlight of their trip.
After 9 magical nights indulging in an Out of Africa-inspired safari adventure, their luxury safari came to an end, but it wasn’t the end of their trip. As they then continued to the Seychelles for a luxurious beach destination. The couple flew to the Seychelles, where they overnighted in Mahe and then took a helicopter to North Island, a luxurious private island known for its pristine beaches, lush tropical forests, and crystal-clear waters. The couple spent a week snorkeling, doing nature walks, and relaxing at the island’s world-class spa and beach.
At last, their Out of Africa Adventure came to an end and they boarded their flight back to North America.
Accommodations
- 2 Nights Angama Amboseli
- 3 Nights Lewa Wilderness
- 4 Nights Angama Mara
- 1 Night Mango House
- 7 Nights North Island
Transportation
- Private airport transfers
- Return flights to Amboseli, Lewa, Angama Mara
- Return helicopter transfers to North Island
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, enjoy a short flight to Amboseli National Park. This park is renowned for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its large elephant herds. You will enjoy a quick game drive to your lodge for the next two nights, Angama Amboseli is an intimate lodge in the heart of the 5,700-acre private Kimana Sanctuary and the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro. Set within a forest of towering Fever Trees where some of Africa’s last Super Tuskers roam — elephants with tusks so large they sweep along the ground as they walk — Angama Amboseli is a gentle start or finish to any East African safari.
Angama Amboseli
Day 2
This day will be spent in the area doing game drives. You will encounter mesmerising open plains, yellow fever trees, Mount Kilimanjaro in the south and the Chyulu Hills in the north. You will have the chance to spot elephants, zebra, gazelle, eland, warthogs, vervet monkeys and kingfishers.
Angama Amboseli
Day 3
Today you will fly to your next destination, Laikipia Plateau and the Lewa Conservancy. The conservancy is known for its commitment to conservation and breathtaking landscapes. The area features rolling grasslands, acacia forests, and dramatic escarpments, which will give you a stunning backdrop for its diverse wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, and big cats. You will stay at Lewa Wilderness for 3 nights. Lewa Wilderness is one of Kenya’s oldest private safari experiences. For fifty years guests have been coming to this remarkable region to be part of an adventure like no other. Those five decades have seen that passion passed down through the Craig family who proudly continue to run Lewa Wilderness today.
Lewa Wilderness
Days 4-5
These days will be spent doing activities at the conservancy. It is home to the world’s largest population of Grevy’s zebra. Lewa offers you the opportunity to have close encounters with these prehistoric creatures against an unspoilt backdrop, making it one of Kenya’s top game-viewing destinations. Boasting one of the highest wildlife densities in Kenya, the park is also inhabited by elephants, lions, buffalo, wild dogs, giraffes, cheetahs, and over 400 bird species.
Lewa Wilderness
Day 6
Today, enjoy a scheduled bush flight to Angama Mara, inspired by the Swahili word for “suspended in mid-air.” This luxury tented camp sits high in the air overlooking the beautiful and wildlife-rich Great Rift Valley in the Maasai Mara. Settle into your modern, luxurious tented suite and enjoy an exciting game drive, followed by a relaxing evening lounging on your private deck overlooking the African plains.
Angama Mara
Days 7-9
Spend the next 3 days on a wildlife safari adventure. Enjoy completely personalized safaris in the Mara Triangle. Take a hot air balloon safari for a one-of-a-kind adventure. You can also indulge in a special romantic treat: an Out of Africa-style picnic. A Maasai guide will bring you to the very same hill featured on the Out of Africa movie poster for a luxurious picnic in the bush.
Angama Mara
Day 10
Today, you will travel back to Nairobi and onward to the Seychelles, where you have to overnight one night before continuing to the private island.
Mango House
Day 11
Get ready for your rockstar moment as you take a helicopter to the private island, North Island. This is a luxurious private island known for its pristine beaches, lush tropical forests, and crystal-clear waters. You will spend a week in a Beachfront Villa.
North Island
Days 12-17
These days are yours to spend at the resort doing whatever you like. You can enjoy a range of activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, guided nature walks, and relaxing at the island’s world-class spa.
North Island
Day 18
Today, you say goodbye to your beautiful beach resort. You will return via helicopter back to the main island in the Seychelles and continue your trip home.