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Private Tailor Made Tour
The Ultimate Wilderness Retreat is a premium 10-day luxury fly-in safari crafted for travellers who want East Africa to feel beautifully paced, personal and deeply connected to the landscape.
The journey moves through Kenya with a route shaped around Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mathews Range, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve. It balances signature wildlife areas, scenic transitions, carefully selected stays and enough breathing room for the experience to feel refined rather than rushed.
Accommodation is an important part of the journey, with stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, Rekero Camp used as route anchors where available and suitable for the traveller's dates, budget and preferred style.
Rift & Tide Africa can tailor the final routing, pace, rooming, guiding style and optional experiences before a confirmed proposal is prepared.
Travel and accommodation
10 Days / 9 Nights, 1 country, Welcome to Nairobi City Tour
9 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
6 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC008
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
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Route notes
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Yes, it can work well for first-time safari travellers because the route is structured around recognised safari areas, clear logistics and guided experiences. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the pace and accommodation level before quotation.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private journey, subject to routing, accommodation availability, flight schedules and the traveller's preferred budget level.
Routing, number of nights, accommodation level, domestic flights, beach extensions, special interests, private guiding and optional activities can be adjusted before the final proposal is confirmed.
Peak safari seasons and migration periods should be booked early, especially for luxury camps, fly-in routes and small high-demand properties.
Yes. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the number of nights, accommodation level, private guiding, flight sectors, beach extensions and pacing before the final quote is prepared.
Named accommodations may be used as the preferred style or route reference, but final confirmation depends on availability, budget, dates and supplier conditions at the time of quotation.
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Public prices are indicative retail guidance. Availability, seasonal adjustments, rooming, and final inclusions are confirmed when the team prepares your quote.
Many scheduled routes can be adapted with lodge, timing, or extension changes depending on availability and supplier rules.
Share travel dates, traveller count, rooming preferences, gateway city, and any must-see destinations or experiences so the team can respond efficiently.
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Plan this journey
Ask Rift & Tide Africa to tailor The Ultimate Wilderness Retreat around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mathews Range, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport, Samburu National Reserve, Namunyak Conservancy
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Welcome to Nairobi
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Lewa Downs
Mapped stop
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Exploring Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Mapped stop
Mathews Range
Mapped stop
Mathews Range
Immersive Safari in Mathews Range - First Full Day
Mapped stop
Mathews Range
Immersive Safari in Mathews Range - Final Full Day
Mapped stop
Great Rift Valley
Masai Mara
Masai Mara - First Full Day
Masai Mara - Final Full Day
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Farewell & Nairobi City Tour
Mapped stop
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to the luxurious House of Waine. Nestled in the serene Karen district, this elegant boutique hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and African charm. Enjoy a delightful dinner and unwind after your journey.
Overnight at House of Waine.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After a hearty breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for a scenic morning flight to Nanyuki Airstrip. Upon landing, a short drive takes you to the renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a sanctuary dedicated to rhino conservation and home to abundant wildlife, including the Big Five. Enjoy an exhilarating afternoon game drive before indulging in a sumptuous lunch at Lewa Safari Camp.
Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Featured stays
Named stays are subject to availability or comparable alternatives.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Departures
Contact us for current departure dates and quotation-stage availability.
Planning notes
Kenya safaris can be rewarding throughout the year. Dry-season months are popular for wildlife viewing and Mara migration travel, while greener months can offer beautiful scenery, softer light and a quieter safari feel.
Good to know
Yes. The itinerary can be positioned for premium clients through upgraded lodges, private transfers, fly-in sectors, carefully chosen guides and a more unhurried route.
It should link to its country pages, destination pages, accommodation pages, relevant ways-to-go categories, travel guide articles and quote form.
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Rwenzori Foothills Trek is a 5-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
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Spend the day discovering the wonders of Lewa Downs with thrilling morning and afternoon game drives. Track endangered black and white rhinos, spot majestic elephants, and witness the graceful movements of giraffes across the plains. Optional activities include guided bush walks or cultural visits to nearby Samburu communities.
Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Fly across the vast Samburu heartland and arrive at Namunyak Conservancy, a pristine oasis at the base of the spectacular Mathews Mountain Range. Here, you'll be welcomed at Sarara Camp, an exclusive retreat blending luxury with the untouched wilderness. Enjoy a leisurely lunch before an afternoon game drive, where you might spot rare species such as the melanistic leopard or the reticulated giraffe.
Overnight at Sarara Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Over the next two days, dive deeper into the wilderness with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore the unique ecosystem of this mountainous paradise, home to diverse wildlife and the semi-nomadic Samburu people. Activities include walking safaris, birdwatching, and cultural interactions with the local communities. Evenings are spent by the campfire under starlit African skies.
Overnight at Sarara Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Over the next two days, dive deeper into the wilderness with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore the unique ecosystem of this mountainous paradise, home to diverse wildlife and the semi-nomadic Samburu people. Activities include walking safaris, birdwatching, and cultural interactions with the local communities. Evenings are spent by the campfire under starlit African skies.
Overnight at Sarara Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Leave the rugged beauty of Mathews Range behind as you take a scenic flight across the Great Rift Valley to the iconic Masai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to the Rekero Tented Camp, an intimate safari retreat offering front-row seats to the incredible wildlife action. After lunch, set out on an afternoon game drive, where you'll encounter lions, cheetahs, and vast herds of wildebeest.
Overnight at Rekero Tented Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring the Masai Mara, renowned for its rich biodiversity and spectacular wildlife sightings. Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to witness the Big Five, spot elusive leopards, and marvel at the vast plains teeming with life. If visiting between July and October, experience the awe-inspiring Great Migration, one of nature's greatest spectacles. Optional activities include hot air balloon safaris and visits to a Maasai village.
Overnight at Rekero Tented Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring the Masai Mara, renowned for its rich biodiversity and spectacular wildlife sightings. Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to witness the Big Five, spot elusive leopards, and marvel at the vast plains teeming with life. If visiting between July and October, experience the awe-inspiring Great Migration, one of nature's greatest spectacles. Optional activities include hot air balloon safaris and visits to a Maasai village.
Overnight at Rekero Tented Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Conclude your safari with a final early morning game drive, followed by a hearty breakfast at the camp. Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, enjoy a private lunch before embarking on a cultural excursion to the Karen Blixen Museum and The Giraffe Centre, where you can get up close with the endangered Rothschild's giraffes. Take some time for last-minute souvenir shopping before transferring to the airport for your international flight home.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mathews Range, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as House of Waine, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Sarara Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
