9 DAYS ENDANGERED SPECIES FLYING SAFARI

Experience the rare sights of endangered wild African animals whose existence is not only threatened, but in many cases endangered, according to the venerable IUCN Red List of Threatened Species – encompassing such remarkable interactions within Kenya, which is a stronghold for the preservation of endangered species such as Grevy’s Zebra, African Wild Dog (also known as Painted Dogs), Lion and Cheetah, African Elephant, Crowned Cranes, Hippopotamus and Black Rhino. Hear from experts on the ground about actions being taken to protect these magnificent species, coupled with the excitement and stunning scenery of magical Kenya from the air. Your Endangered Species flying safari, aboard an executively configured luxury Cessna Caravan is, without doubt, truly a trip of a lifetime!

Safari Highlights

• Learn from world renowned specialist conservationists, leaders in the field of their particular species
• Scenic flight over the world famous Masai Mara, National Game Reserve
• Full day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve with experts from the Mara-Meru Cheetah project & the Light for Life, Lion preservation project focusing on both Lion & Cheetah
• Kenya Professional Masai Safari guide whilst in the Masai Mara
• Scenic flight over the Great Rift Valley to Samburu, northern Kenya
• Low level Scenic flight along the Ewaso Ng’iro River on the edge of the Samburu National Game Reserve
• Staying at the world famous Elephant Watch Camp hosted by the Douglas Hamilton family.
• Full day with Elephant team producing empirical research on the behavior & dynamics of the African Elephant
• Witnessing the colourful dancers of the Samburu Tribe
• Low level Scenic flight over the vast Laikipia plateau to Sosian or Laikipia Wilderness
• Track African Wild Dog & have a chance, if lucky to witness a hunt
• Spend an evening with our expert on African Wild Dog to learn more of the intimate nature of these remarkable animals
• Bush breakfast
• Final stop on this itinerary the world famous Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, renowned for the preservation of Black Rhino
• A visit to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy headquarters to learn more about the work of the Northern Rangeland Trust & their conservation efforts across Kenya
• Professional Silver rated safari guides throughout the itinerary

Itinerary Overview

• Day 1: Masai Mara Game Reserve
• Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve
• Day 3: Elephant Watch Camp, Samburu
• Day 4: Elephant Watch Camp, Samburu
• Day 5: Sosian Lodge, Laikipia Wilderness
• Day 6: Sosian Lodge, Laikipia Wilderness
• Day 7: Sirikoi / Lewa Safari Camp
• Day 8: Sirikoi / Lewa Safari Camp
• Day 9: Depart, Nairobi

Included

• Flying Safari in Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft with 1 pilot guide & a total of max 10 passengers & min 2 passengers.
• Services of a specialist wildlife expert at each destination
• Services of Kenya Professional Safari Guides throughout the itinerary
• All ground transfers throughout the safari tour
• Accommodation on full board basis at Spirit of the Masai Mara, Elephant Watch Camp, Sosian or Laikipia Wilderness, Sirikoi or Lewa Safari Camp
• All park entrance fees & conservation fees throughout trip
• House wines, beer & soft drinks at all properties
• Activities available include game drives, guided walks, bush picnics & bush sundowners at all properties
• Activities available include game drives, a bush breakfast a guided bush walk & an evening talk by Lion & Cheetah wildlife expert at Spirit of the Masai Mara
• Activities available include game drives, Samuru cultural dancers & an evening talk by an African Elephant expert at Elephant Watch Camp, Samburu
• Activities available include game drives, a bush breakfast a guided bush walk & an evening talk by African Wild Dog expert at Sosian or Laikipia Wilderness
• Activities available include game drives, a guided bush walk & an evening talk by Rhino expert at Lewa Safari Camp or Sirikoi
• Late lunch on day of departure from Lewa Safari Camp or Sirikoi
• All laundry throughout
• Airport departure taxes from Nairobi Wilson Airport

Excluded

• Accommodation in Nairobi at the start and at the end of the flying safari tour as published
• Premium brand drinks & champagne throughout trip
• All tips to staff and safari guides throughout tour
• All donations to wildlife conservancy projects throughout the tour
• Kenya entry Visa fees where required
• International scheduled airline services to / from Nairobi, Kenya.