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8-Day Private Villa Safari, Laikipia and Maasai Mara

Laikipia Plateau, Maasai Mara National Reserve

8-Day Private Villa Safari, Laikipia and Maasai Mara

8 DaysDuration
EasyTrekking Difficulty
2–10Group Size
$18,650From, Per Person

This itinerary books out entire private villas rather than individual lodge rooms — each with its own dedicated chef, butler and vehicle, across two of Kenya’s most exceptional wildlife areas, giving genuine privacy for a family or small group throughout.

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive Nairobi, Fly to Laikipia Plateau

Arrival at Nairobi, then a light-aircraft transfer to Laikipia, checking into your private villa.
Accommodation
Private VillaBorana Homestead (exclusive use)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2

Walking Safari and Game Drive, Laikipia

A morning walking safari with an armed ranger, followed by an afternoon game drive across the conservancy.
Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3

Horseback Safari or Rhino Tracking

An optional horseback safari for confident riders, or a rhino tracking excursion on foot with conservancy rangers.
Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4

Fly to Maasai Mara

A private light-aircraft transfer to the Maasai Mara, checking into your second private villa.
Accommodation
Private VillaMara Plains Sanctuary Villa (exclusive use)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5

Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives

A full day across the Mara’s plains with your dedicated private guide.
Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6

Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari, Second Game Drive

An optional private hot air balloon flight with champagne bush breakfast, followed by a further game drive.
Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7

Private Bush Dinner, Final Game Drive

A final morning game drive, then a private candlelit bush dinner to close the trip.
Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8

Departure

A private charter flight to Nairobi for your onward international flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Permits & Costs

Laikipia conservancy fees ~$100 per person per day
Maasai Mara conservancy fees ~$150 per person per day (private conservancy rate)
All private charter flights Included in package price

Who This Itinerary Suits

Families and small groups who want an entire property to themselves, with dedicated staff throughout, rather than a shared lodge environment.

Tour Includes

  • All private light-aircraft charters between destinations
  • Exclusive-use villa with dedicated chef, butler and vehicle at each stop
  • Walking safari, private bush dinner
  • All accommodation as named, full board
  • Conservancy fees

Tour Excludes

  • International flights
  • Horseback safari, rhino tracking & hot air balloon (if selected)
  • Visas
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “exclusive use” actually mean here?The entire villa, not just your rooms, is reserved solely for your party — no other guests share common areas, dining spaces or vehicles during your stay.
Is this suitable for families with children?Yes, exclusive-use villas are particularly well suited to families, since there’s no need to manage other guests’ schedules or preferences around young children.

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