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Lanner Falcon Fly-In Safari

Three sister camps offer access to wonderfully remote regions across northern Kenya and the Maasai Mara ecosystem. Enjoy an exclusive safari experience focused on great wildlife, superb guiding and considerable comfort, with a range of activities.

Lanner Falcon Fly-In Safari: Day-by-day

More detailed information of what each day entails, and the various places you’ll stay on the Lanner Falcon Fly-In Safari. Everything we do is completely tailor-made so while this is an idea which works well, we’ll always design an itinerary just for you.


Day 1

Starts: JKI Airport Nairobi

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be greeted by a driver after you’ve collected your bags.

Day 1

Nairobi to Samburu NR by road & light aircraft

A drive of about an hour brings you to Wilson Airport, where you'll board a flight over the Central Highlands with Mount Kenya to your right. On landing, after around 60 minutes, enjoy a 1–2-hour game drive to camp with a guide from Saruni Samburi, watching for wildlife en route.

Saruni Samburu
Days 1-4

Saruni Samburu

3 nights
Full Board & ActivitiesSamburu National Reserve, Kenya

Saruni Samburu is a luxury lodge perched atop a rocky inselberg in the exclusive, remote, Kalama Conservancy, north of the Samburu National Reserve. The lodge is in reach of the national reserve for game drives and has spectacular views overlooking this famous wildlife area and across to Mount Kenya on the southern horizon.

Saruni Samburu

Saruni Samburu is a luxury lodge perched atop a rocky inselberg in the exclusive, remote, Kalama Conservancy, north of the Samburu National Reserve. The lodge is in reach of the national reserve for game drives and has spectacular views overlooking this famous wildlife area and across to Mount Kenya on the southern horizon.

"Astounding views across the plains below. Rooms/villas incredible!"

N & J LancsfromUK

Arrived 27 Jan 2023, 2 nights

Saruni Samburu has one of the most awe-inspiring locations in Kenya thanks to its uninterrupted views over the conservancy. The lodge makes all it can of this, and has an openness that allows for a fantastic mix of outdoors living with a high degree of style. It's a luxurious option, but is very unpretentious and has a relaxing atmosphere. This, twinned with the exclusivity of the conservancy, makes Saruni Samburu a great choice for this area. However it's worth noting that this exclusivity also means that it is quite a long drive to the best game-viewing areas in the Samburu ecosystem. See our full report on Saruni Samburu

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25 reviews of Saruni Samburu by travellers since August 2007

Activities

4WD Safari

Birdwatching

Cultural excursion

Guided walking safari

Day 4

Samburu NR to Saruni Rhino by 4WD

This morning, you'll leave Saruni Samburu early for the drive through this arid, scenic region of northern Kenya to the Sera Conservancy.
Depending on wildlife you spot on the way, you can expect to arrive at Saruni Rhino after a journey of 2–3 hours.

Saruni Rhino
Days 4-6

Saruni Rhino

2 nights
Full Board & ActivitiesNorthern Kenya, Kenya

Saruni Rhino is an intimate three-room lodge inside the remote Sera Community Conservancy in northern Kenya. Built between beautiful doum palms on the banks of the seasonal Kauro River, it opened in 2017 and is the first and only lodge in East Africa to offer safaris specifically focused on tracking the critically endangered black rhino on foot.

Saruni Rhino

Saruni Rhino is an intimate three-room lodge inside the remote Sera Community Conservancy in northern Kenya. Built between beautiful doum palms on the banks of the seasonal Kauro River, it opened in 2017 and is the first and only lodge in East Africa to offer safaris specifically focused on tracking the critically endangered black rhino on foot.

"Excellent staff. Martin was a jewel."

TravellerfromCanada

Arrived 27 Nov 2019, 3 nights

Saruni Rhino offers an unparalleled experience in East Africa and enables guests to contribute actively to rhino conservation. The rhino tracking is exhilarating, very proficiently conducted by the well-trained guiding team. The lodge itself is very comfortable, but it's also simple and very remote – and we would recommend this if you enjoy travelling to areas off the beaten path. See our full report on Saruni Rhino

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3 reviews of Saruni Rhino by travellers since August 2007

Activities

4WD Safari

Birdwatching

Cultural excursion

Elephant encounter

Guided walking safari

Day 6

Saruni Rhino to the Mara by 4WD & light aircraft

After a leisurely 1–2-hour game drive to Samburu Kalama Airstrip, board a flight across the majestic Rift Valley, landing amidst the widllife-rich plains of the Mara ecosystem after 60–90 minutes. It's then a further 40–90 minutes by 4WD to Saruni Wild, watching for wildlife with a guide from camp.

Saruni Wild
Days 6-9

Saruni Wild

3 nights
Full Board & ActivitiesMaasai Mara Conservancies, Kenya

Saruni Wild is located in the Lemek Conservancy, on the border of neighbouring Mara North Conservancy, close to the Mara North airstrip. The location provides a wildlife-rich experience particularly between July and September when the wildebeest migration moves into the Mara. With just five simple tents, Saruni Wild is also one of the smallest and most intimate safari camps in Kenya.

Saruni Wild

Saruni Wild is located in the Lemek Conservancy, on the border of neighbouring Mara North Conservancy, close to the Mara North airstrip. The location provides a wildlife-rich experience particularly between July and September when the wildebeest migration moves into the Mara. With just five simple tents, Saruni Wild is also one of the smallest and most intimate safari camps in Kenya.

"Our experience at Saruni Wild was great. Our guide, Kisame was outstanding"

Ms C.fromSaint Louis

Arrived 30 Oct 2019, 3 nights

It's hard to think of a camp in the Mara that is as remote as Saruni Wild. We loved its simplicity and were impressed by the standards of guiding and hosting. Though it's larger and more permanent than a fly-camp, it has that kind of feel and works really well in combination with a longer stay at the more established Saruni Mara. The result would be a really varied experience and for those looking for a touch of adventure we think this is a really fun option. See our full report on Saruni Wild

97%
7 reviews of Saruni Wild by travellers since August 2007

Activities

4WD Safari

Birdwatching

Cultural excursion

Fly-camping

Guided walking safari

Hot air ballooning

Night drive

Day 9

Maasai Mara to Nairobi by road & air

Enjoy a final game drive to the airstrip before your light-aircraft flight to Wilson Airport; look our for megafauna then the Great Rift Valley below. On arrival, after 45–75-minutes (depending on stops en route), a driver-guide will transfer you to JKI airport, or help you explore Nairobi before checking in.

Day 9

Ends: JKI Airport Nairobi

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