The Safari Collection - Luxury Fly-In Safari All-Inclusive Kenya Luxury Experience
Highlights
Safari Overview
This all-inclusive luxury fly-in safari by Polmans Holiday Tours and Travel is a carefully curated journey through Kenya’s most iconic and diverse wildlife regions. Designed for discerning travelers, the safari combines exceptional lodges, seamless air transfers, private guiding, and immersive wildlife experiences.
Guests begin in Nairobi at the world-renowned Giraffe Manor, enjoying rare, intimate interactions with endangered Rothschild giraffes in a refined boutique setting. The journey continues to the legendary Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and dramatic savannah landscapes, where guests stay at the exclusive Salas Lodge, perfectly positioned along prime wildlife corridors. The safari concludes in Samburu, a rugged and culturally rich region offering sightings of rare northern species found nowhere else in Kenya, hosted at the elegant Samburu Saab Lodge.
With chartered or scheduled flights linking each destination, this safari minimizes travel time while maximizing comfort and wildlife viewing. Personalized service, gourmet dining, and tailor-made game drives ensure an effortless and unforgettable luxury safari experience.
Luxury Safari Highlights
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Iconic Giraffe Manor Stay
Experience one of Africa’s most exclusive boutique hotels, famous for its close-up giraffe encounters during breakfast and afternoon tea. -
Classic Big Five Safari in Maasai Mara
Explore Kenya’s most celebrated game reserve with private guides, abundant wildlife, and exceptional predator sightings from Salas Lodge. -
Exclusive Northern Kenya Experience in Samburu
Discover rare species including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx in a dramatic semi-arid landscape. -
Luxury Fly-In Transfers
Scenic flights between destinations reduce long road journeys and offer breathtaking aerial views of Kenya’s landscapes. -
Handpicked Luxury Lodges
Carefully selected accommodations combining privacy, elegant design, outstanding locations, and personalized service. -
Private Guided Game Drives
Tailored safari activities with expert guides, flexible schedules, and exclusive wildlife encounters. -
All-Inclusive Gourmet Dining & Premium Beverages
Fine cuisine, bush meals, sundowners, and premium drinks throughout the journey. -
VIP Service Throughout
Airport meet & greet, seamless logistics, and dedicated support by Polmans Holiday Tours and Travel.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Iconic Giraffe Manor Experience
Morning / Afternoon
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, guests are welcomed with a VIP meet-and-greet service by a Polmans Holiday Tours and Travel representative. Fast-track assistance is provided through customs and immigration where applicable.
Guests are then transferred in a private luxury vehicle to the leafy suburb of Karen, home to the world-famous Giraffe Manor, a 1930s manor house set within indigenous forest.
Afternoon
Check-in and leisure time to settle into the manor’s elegant surroundings. Guests may relax in the gardens, enjoy afternoon tea, or take part in the manor’s signature experience—interacting with the resident Rothschild giraffes, which often approach windows and terraces for treats and photographs.
Evening
A refined gourmet dinner is served in the manor dining room, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients paired with fine wines and premium beverages.
Overnight: Giraffe Manor
Meals Included: Lunch (if arrival permits), Dinner, Beverages
Day 2: Nairobi – Immersive Luxury & Conservation Experiences
Early Morning
Wake up to one of Africa’s most iconic moments: breakfast with giraffes, as these gentle giants extend their heads through open windows for treats—an unforgettable and intimate wildlife encounter.
Mid-Morning
Optional curated Nairobi excursions (subject to availability and timing):
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David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – private viewing of orphaned elephants
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Karen Blixen Museum – historic home of Out of Africa author
Afternoon
Return to Giraffe Manor for leisure time. Guests may enjoy:
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Spa treatments at a partner wellness facility
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Relaxation in the manor gardens
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Private photography sessions within the estate
Evening
Another exquisite dining experience with a chef-curated menu and wine pairing, followed by a relaxed evening in the manor’s elegant lounges.
Overnight: Giraffe Manor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Beverages
Day 3: Nairobi – Maasai Mara (Fly-In Safari Begins)
Morning
After breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for a scheduled or private charter flight to the Maasai Mara. The scenic flight offers aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and the vast savannah plains.
Late Morning
Arrival at the Mara airstrip, where guests are met by their private safari guide and transferred to Salas Lodge, located along a prime wildlife corridor near the Mara River.
Afternoon
Lunch is served at the lodge, followed by time to relax on your private deck overlooking the wilderness.
Late Afternoon
Embark on the first afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara, renowned for its dense wildlife populations. Expect sightings of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and possibly leopards.
Evening
Return to the lodge for sunset sundowners, followed by an elegant dinner under the African sky.
Overnight: Salas Lodge, Maasai Mara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Premium Beverages
Day 4: Maasai Mara – Full Day Luxury Safari
05:30 – Sunrise Game Drive
Early departure to capture predators at their most active, bathed in golden morning light.
08:30 – Bush Breakfast / Lodge Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast either back at the lodge or in a scenic bush setting.
Mid-Morning
Leisure time or optional nature walk within designated areas (subject to conservancy rules).
12:30 – Lunch & Relaxation
Lunch at the lodge, followed by time to unwind in your luxury tent, enjoy a massage, or relax by the pool.
15:30 – Afternoon Game Drive
Explore different sectors of the Mara, with opportunities to visit the Mara River, especially during migration season.
Evening
Dinner at the lodge with optional Maasai cultural interaction or storytelling around the fire.
Overnight: Salas Lodge, Maasai Mara
Day 5: Maasai Mara – Exclusive Signature Experiences
Early Morning
Hot Air Balloon Safari : Float silently over the Mara plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast and onwards game viewing back to the lodge in good time for lunch
Afternoon
Extended private game drive focusing on cheetahs, large lion prides, and open plains wildlife photography.
Evening
Private sunset sundowners set up in a secluded location, offering a romantic and exclusive safari moment.
Overnight: Salas Lodge, Maasai Mara
Day 6: Maasai Mara – Samburu (Northern Kenya Fly-In)
Morning
Breakfast at the lodge followed by transfer to the airstrip.
Mid-Morning
Chartered or scheduled flight to Samburu National Reserve, transitioning from lush savannah to dramatic semi-arid landscapes.
Arrival & Lunch
Meet your Samburu guide and transfer to Samburu Saab Lodge. Lunch is served overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Afternoon Game Drive
Explore Samburu’s unique ecosystem, home to the “Samburu Special Five”:
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Grevy’s zebra
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Reticulated giraffe
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Somali ostrich
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Beisa oryx
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Gerenuk
Evening
Dinner at the lodge followed by stargazing in the clear northern skies.
Overnight: Samburu Sasaab Lodge
Day 7: Samburu – Full Day Northern Safari & Culture
Early Morning
Optional sunrise game drive along the riverbanks.
Breakfast
Served at the lodge with views of passing wildlife.
Mid-Morning
Leisure time or guided nature activities within the lodge area.
Afternoon Game Drive
Track elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Cultural Experience (Optional)
Visit a local Samburu village to learn about traditional customs and pastoral lifestyles.
Evening
Scenic sundowners followed by a farewell dinner featuring local flavors and fine wines.
Overnight: Samburu Sasaab Lodge
Day 8: Samburu – Nairobi / Departure
Morning
Breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer & Flight
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi.
Arrival in Nairobi
Connect to your international departure or transfer to a luxury city hotel if extending your stay.
What's Included
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2 nights at Giraffe Manor – full board with beverages
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3 nights at Salas Lodge, Maasai Mara – all-inclusive with guided game drives
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2 nights at Samburu Saab Lodge – all-inclusive with guided game drives
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Chartered or scheduled flights: Nairobi – Maasai Mara – Samburu – Nairobi
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Private 4x4 safari vehicles with expert guides
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Park and conservancy fees
- Hot Air Balloon
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Bush sundowners, picnic lunches, and special dining experiences
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VIP airport meet & greet and all transfers
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa fees
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Travel and medical insurance
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Optional activities maasai village, spa treatments etc
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Tips, personal expenses, and premium items outside inclusions
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