Ultra-Luxury Kenya Safari – Mara Conservancies & Chyulu Hills

Safari Overview

• Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
• Destinations: Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara Naboisho Conservancy & Chyulu Hills National Park
• Camps: Mara Plains Camp, Mara Nyika Camp & ol Donyo Lodge
• Best For: Luxury travellers, repeat safari guests, photographers and Kenya safari purists

This itinerary explores three of Kenya’s most exclusive safari regions, beginning in the private conservancies of the Greater Mara before finishing in the dramatic landscapes of the Chyulu Hills. It is designed for travellers seeking exceptional guiding, low guest density, refined camps and a deeper, more conservation-led safari experience.

Olare Motorogi Conservancy

Part of the greater Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, Olare Motorogi Conservancy is one of Kenya’s most exclusive safari areas. Tourism is intentionally low-density, creating a far more private wildlife experience than the main reserve.

Rolling hills, seasonal streams and pockets of forest support a wide range of plains game and predators, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and leopards. It is a superb region for classic game drives with a strong sense of space and exclusivity.

Camp One: Mara Plains Camp

Mara Plains Camp is one of Kenya’s most elegant safari camps, designed to immerse guests in the beauty of the East African plains while offering exceptional comfort and style. Its elevated setting commands expansive views across the savannah and captures the romance of the classic Mara landscape.

Guests staying here enjoy access not only to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy but also to the wider Maasai Mara Reserve, creating a particularly rich and varied safari experience.

• 3 Nights
• Private conservancy safari experience
• Access to both conservancy and reserve
• Ultra-luxury tented camp with panoramic views

Included: Accommodation, all conservation and park fees, scheduled wildlife activities in the Maasai Mara Reserve and conservancies, all meals, laundry, return airstrip transfers, and beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne.

Mara Naboisho Conservancy

Bordering the Maasai Mara Reserve, Mara Naboisho Conservancy covers more than 50,000 hectares of pristine wilderness in the Greater Mara region. It is known for rich biodiversity, strong predator populations and a particularly exclusive safari atmosphere.

This is a rewarding safari area for travellers seeking fewer vehicles, immersive wildlife experiences and a stronger connection with both conservation and community-based tourism.

Camp Two: Mara Nyika Camp

Mara Nyika Camp offers a different perspective on the Mara ecosystem, combining a tree-top feel with an intimate sense of exploration. Raised walkways connect guest tents and main areas, while the camp’s small size creates a deeply private and exclusive atmosphere.

With space for just eight guests, the emphasis is on tailored safari experiences, excellent guiding and meaningful access to one of East Africa’s most wildlife-rich conservancies.

• 3 Nights
• Very intimate camp with just eight guests
• Exclusive game-viewing in Naboisho Conservancy
• Conservation-led luxury experience

Included: Accommodation, all conservation and park fees, scheduled wildlife viewing activities, all meals, laundry, return airstrip transfers, and beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne.

Chyulu Hills National Park

The Chyulu Hills lie between Tsavo West and Amboseli, forming one of Kenya’s most distinctive landscapes. Rolling forested hills, volcanic cones, open grasslands and far-reaching views towards Mount Kilimanjaro create a dramatic and visually striking safari setting.

The region is especially associated with elephants, including some of Africa’s last great tuskers, and offers a wonderful contrast to the open plains of the Mara.

Camp Three: ol Donyo Lodge

ol Donyo Lodge is one of Kenya’s most iconic luxury safari retreats, celebrated for its combination of wilderness, comfort and extraordinary views. Set in the Chyulu Hills, it offers a deeply immersive safari experience with a distinctive sense of freedom and privacy.

The lodge blends indoor and outdoor living beautifully, while also celebrating both the surrounding natural world and the cultural heritage of the Maasai community. Signature experiences include horseback riding, star-bed sleep-outs and exceptional elephant viewing.

• 3 Nights
• Luxury lodge in the Chyulu Hills
• Horseback riding and star bed experience
• Exceptional elephant viewing

Included: Accommodation, scheduled activities including horseback riding, meals, star bed experience, Big Life conservation fees, daily laundry, return airstrip transfers, and beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne.

Journey Highlights

• Three of Kenya’s most exclusive safari areas in one itinerary
• Private conservancy safari experiences with low guest density
• Exceptional predator viewing in the Greater Mara
• Ultra-luxury camps with strong conservation credentials
• Chyulu Hills landscapes and views towards Kilimanjaro
• Horseback riding, star-bed sleep-outs and signature Kenya safari experiences

Travel Logistics

This safari begins in Nairobi, with a private transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport, followed by a scheduled charter flight into the Greater Mara for your first stay at Mara Plains Camp. Inter-camp air transfers then connect the conservancies smoothly, keeping travel time short and comfortable.

From Mara Nyika Camp, a direct flight continues south to ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills. At the end of the safari, a return charter flight brings you back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, followed by a private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward departure. This routing makes for a highly efficient luxury Kenya safari with minimal overland travel.