Exclusive Kenya Luxury Safari: Giraffe Manor & Maasai Mara Adventure

Arrival at JKIA – Nairobi

Upon landing, your Polmans VIP airport concierge meets you directly at the aerobridge holding a personalized sign.

VIP AIRPORT EXPERIENCE

Your experience includes:

✔ Priority escort from arrival gate

✔ Fast-track immigration through exclusive lanes

✔ Assistance with luggage retrieval

✔ Guided escort through customs

✔ Dedicated private lounge access (subject to arrival terminal)

You are then introduced to your professional chauffeur waiting outside with a luxury vehicle (Executive transfer car).

Luxury Transfer through Nairobi

A comfortable, air-conditioned private transfer through:

Nairobi National Park boundaries

Karen suburb's lush greenery

Gated estates & forested surroundings

Refreshments (bottled water, mints, cold soft drinks are available onboard.

Check-in: Hemingways Nairobi – Karen (5-Star Boutique Luxury)

A masterpiece of colonial architecture, Hemingway's Nairobi offers:

·         Spacious suites (80m²+) with private terraces

·         24-hour butler service

·         Views of Ngong Hills

·         Gourmet dining at Brasserie

·         Luxury spa & heated outdoor pool

·         Quiet gardens & exclusive privacy

Upon arrival, enjoy:

Welcome drink

Personalized check-in

Brief orientation by your butler

Optional Afternoon Activities (Depending on Arrival Time)

You may select one or more:

1. Karen Blixen Museum

Discover the historic home of the "Out of Africa" author.

Includes:

Guided museum tour

Gardens and coffee plantations

Heritage storytelling

2. Kazuri Beads Factory

A social enterprise employing local women See:

Clay bead production

Hand-painting process

Handmade jewelry showroom

3. Hemingways Spa & Wellness

Choose from:

Aromatherapy massage

Deep tissue back massage

Signature Hemingways facial

4. Swimming & Relaxation

Heated pool overlooking tropical gardens

Evening – Fine Dining at Hemingways Brasserie

Expect a refined culinary experience featuring:

Premium seafood

Steaks & grilled meats

Vegetarian dishes

Fine wine pairing options

Your butler handles all arrangements.

Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi

Meal Plan: Full Board

08:00 AM – Breakfast at Hemingways

Fresh pastries, fruits, eggs made-to-order, and gourmet tea/coffee,

10:00 AM – Luxury Transfer to Giraffe Manor

Upon arrival, you undergo a warm welcome:

Cool towels

Fresh juice or tea

Briefing on giraffe behavior and interaction

GIRAFFE MANOR – FULL EXPERIENCE

All-day Giraffe Interactions

You're in one of Africa's most iconic boutique lodges where endangered Rothschild giraffes freely roam the manor grounds.

Expect:

·         Giraffes popping heads through dining room windows

·         Iconic photos of feeding giraffes from your bedroom balcony

·         Interaction with up to 10 giraffes

·         Up-close feeding with specially provided pellets

Included Activities

✔ Breakfast with Giraffes

They stretch their necks through windows as you enjoy:

Fresh fruits

Homemade bread

Eggs and pastries

✔ Visit to Giraffe Centre

Learn:

Conservation history

Breeding projects

Hand-feeding giraffes from raised platforms

✔ Nature Walk on the Property

Guided walk through:

Indigenous forest paths

Birdlife zones

Photo spots

✔ High Tea on the Lawn

A classic English-style tea session with:

Pastries

Sandwiches

Herbal teas

And giraffes strolling in the background

✔ Professional Photo Opportunities

The manor staff assist with perfect angles and giraffe timing.

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Accommodation

Giraffe Manor – Superior Room

Elegant rooms with:

Antique furniture

Large windows

Giraffe-access balconies

King/queen-size beds

Meal Plan: Full Board

07:00 AM – Final Giraffe Breakfast Experience

09:30 AM – Transfer to Wilson Airport

Your Polmans concierge handles:

Check-in

Baggage

Boarding assistance

11:00 AM – Scenic Flight to Maasai Mara

A 45-minute breathtaking journey over:

Rift Valley cliffs

Volcanic formations

River networks

Open savannah

12:15 PM – Arrival at Mara Airstrip

Meet your lodge guide with cold towels and refreshments.

Check-in: The Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Lodge

A unique ultra-luxury property offering:

·         Private plunge pools overlooking the plains

·         Personal fireplace in each tented villa

·         Dedicated butler

·         Fine dining restaurant

·         Massive viewing decks

·         Spa with holistic treatments

01:30 PM – Gourmet Lunch

Served in the main dining area or on a private deck,

04:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

Your first safari begins with an expert naturalist guide.

Possible sightings:

Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Gazelles, Cheetahs, Hyenas

07:00 PM – Sundowner Cocktails

Includes: Gin & tonic, Local bites, Stunning sunset views

08:00 PM – Dinner

Multi-course fine dining

Meal Plan: Full Board

06:00 AM – Sunrise Game Drive

Best time for predator activity:

Pride of lions, Cheetah hunts, Leopard sightings, Wildebeest herds

09:00 AM – Bush Breakfast

A fully set table in the bush with: Fruits, Fresh juices, Omelets station, Pastries, Hot drinks

11:00 AM – Leisure Time at the Lodge

Choose to:

Relax by your plunge pool

Visit the spa

Enjoy wildlife viewing from your deck

Engage in photography

01:00 PM – Lunch

04:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

Explore a different area of the reserve.

06:30 PM – Optional Maasai Village Visit

Learn: Traditional dances, Maasai culture, Craft making, Daily life in a Maasai homestead

08:00 PM – Dinner

Meal Plan: Full Board

04:30 AM – Pickup for Balloon Safari

Light refreshments served.

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06:00 AM – Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float above: Meandering rivers, Elephant herds, wildebeest and zebra, Golden sun over the plains, Perfect for aerial photography.

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07:00 AM – Champagne Bush Breakfast

Beautifully set tables after landing.

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09:30 AM – Return to Lodge

12:30 PM – Lunch

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Optional Afternoon

Choose: Private game drive, Nature walk with Maasai guides, Deep-relaxation massage, Private pool relaxation

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05:30 PM – Private Sundowner

Your own exclusive setup: Wine, Sundowner cocktails, Savory bites, Fire pit ambiance

07:30 PM – Dinner

Meal Plan: Full Board

07:00 AM – Breakfast & Checkout

09:00 AM – Transfer to Airstrip

11:00 AM – Flight to Nairobi

12:15 PM – Arrival at Wilson Airport

Afternoon Drop-off at JKIA or Drop-off at Nairobi hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast