African Wild Dog Safari

African Wild Dog Safari in the Kenya for seven days filled with absolute adventure, wildlife and Kenyan culture –

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Trip Highlights

Helicopter flight

Cultural Experiences

Walking safari

Wild dog tracking

About this trip

Our travel mission is one based on the search for unique, challenging and memorable African experiences. Kenya offers up everything needed to make that mission a reality. With our African wild dog safari, we bring together everything at the apex of African Travel. Explore Lewa Wildlife Conservancy which often is home to a pack of wild dogs of Kenya’s Laikipia. Connect with the Samburu people as you observe their age-old traditions in the Kenyan wild, including camelback safaris and, finally, leave your Legacy through aiding the conservation of the Wild Dogs of Laikipia.

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Your day-to-day- breakdown of this trip

Day one

Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

Check-in Giraffe Manor

Your first stop on your African Wild Dog Safari in Kenya is Giraffe Manor – Nairobi’s must-see location. Why? It’s unique. Lucky for you, we’re all about unique. Giraffe Manor is just that, a stately manor with the resident Rothschild Giraffe providing guests with a memorable ability to engage with these impressive animals in once in a lifetime ways.

There are quite a few options available for your first day in Nairobi, in close proximity to Giraffe Manor is the Giraffe Center, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust where you will be able to leave your legacy by adopting an elephant and being the primary sponsor for its care throughout its life. The Karen Blixen and Nairobi Museums are also nearby for those that want to connect with the deep and rich history of Kenya.

At the end of the day, you can sit back on the terrace, whiskey in hand, and watch the sun set behind the Ngong Hills. While Nairobi and Giraffe Manor are only a thoroughfare on your LuxVenture® Experience, we assure you that your time here will not quickly slip from your mind.

Where you’ll stay: Giraffe Manor

Giraffe Manor is a stately manor with the resident Rothschild Giraffe providing guests with a memorable ability to engage with these impressive animals. Located in Nairobi, the boutique hotel is the perfect starting point for your East Africa safari.

Giraffe Manor - Safari Collection - Kenya

Experiences:

Learn about the resident species of Rothschild Giraffe as you interact with them during your day at the manner and leave your legacy at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about the plight of the African elephant.

Giraffes in the AFEW Giraffe Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

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Day two-four

Light aircraft flight to Laikipia

Check-in Sirikoi Lodge

Today you’ll take a transfer to Wilson Airport and from here board a light aircraft for a flight to Laikipia to the Lewa Downs Airstrip. The Sirikoi Lodge staff will meet and transfer you to the lodge.

Laikipia supports more endangered mammals than anywhere else in East Africa. This area is also known for its sightings of wild dogs – the second rarest predator in the world.

While you are here, you’ll have the chance to enjoy many thrilling activities during your stay including twice daily game drives with exclusive use of the vehicle, guided bush walks, bird watching, rhino tracking, bush breakfasts, picnic excursions, visit the Lewa head quarters and various projects, pre-historic site visits, Sirikoi organic garden tours, The Lewa head quarters is a visit to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy which occasionally hosts a pack of critically endangered wild dog and helps to protect wildlife.

Where you’ll stay: Sirikoi Lodge

Stay in one of the luxury four en-suite tents and there are rolling lawns with views of the wetland and active waterhole. Sit on your private outside deck and in winter relax by the roaring fireplace in your tent.

Experiences:

Activities during your stay include EXCLUSIVE and PRIVATE game drives, guided walks, garden tours, gourmet picnics, night drives and we also recommend to pre-book horse-back safaris, scenic flights and massages.

Day five-six

Transfer to Naibosho Conservancy (border of Masai Mara)

Check-in Hemingways Ol Seki Mra

Today you’ll depart with a light aircraft flight from Lewa Downs airstrip to the the local airstrip close to Hemingways however in low season the service is routed via Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

Situated in the center of the Naboisho Conservancy, adjacent to the world-famous Masai Mara Reserve, Ol Seki Hemingways Mara exudes privacy and exclusivity. With views across the valley, this stunning private tented camp is an exclusive haven hidden among Cordia and Acacia trees. Restricting access to guests who are actually staying there, the conservancy provides a very intimate safari experience. Breathtaking views of the Mara plains and the warmest Kenyan hospitality awaits.

Where you’ll stay: Hemingways Ol Seki Mara

At Ol Seki Hemingways Mara, there is no such thing as a typical day. Being a small camp, they strive to individually design each day to fit your preferences, making your time in the Mara an unmatched safari experience. An early morning drive could result in a charming outdoor breakfast in the bush with views of plains game in the distance. In the evenings, before indulging in a magnificent four-course meal prepared by Ol Seki’s team of chefs, guests can gather for sundowners beside the outdoor firepit to swap tales from the day.

Experiences:

Discover the area on safari with expertly guided full-day and night game drives, walking safaris, horseback riding safaris and tailor your days to your liking. Each expansive tent has a separate deck so that guests can view birds and wildlife in their natural habitat, or simply take in the breathtaking sunsets from the comfort of their abode. They can also arrange a number of child friendly activities for the family.

Breakfast at Ol Seki Hemingways Mara - cover

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Day seven

Departure

Transfer to Nairobi

Today marks the end of your African Wild Dog Safari. Seven days filled with absolute adventure, wildlife and Kenyan culture. This morning you will enjoy a final breakfast before being driven to the airstrip for the last light aircraft flight to Nairobi Wilson airport for your onward travel home.