Steppe Eagle Fly-in Safari: Day-by-day
More detailed information of what each day entails, and the various places you’ll stay on the Steppe Eagle 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.
Starts: JKI Airport Nairobi
On arrival at the airport, you’ll be greeted by a driver after you’ve collected your bags.
Nairobi to Samburu by 4WD & light aircraft
It takes about an hour to drive through Nairobi traffic to Wilson Domestic Airport before your 1½-hour light-aircraft flight to Samburu. From Kalama Airstrip, your safari guide will take you on a leisurely 45-minute game drive to the camp, watching for the elephants which give Elephant Bedroom its name.
Elephant Bedroom
Elephant Bedroom is located deep in the heart of the Samburu National Reserve on a lovely stretch of the Ewaso Nyiro River – where game viewing is at its best. It opened in 2008 and offers relatively luxurious tented accommodation in a shady grove of acacias and doum palms.
Elephant Bedroom is located deep in the heart of the Samburu National Reserve on a lovely stretch of the Ewaso Nyiro River – where game viewing is at its best. It opened in 2008 and offers relatively luxurious tented accommodation in a shady grove of acacias and doum palms.
"Excellent location...guide was very good...staff were excellent..good ambience"
Mr & Mrs EfromNorthumberArrived 21 Jan 2023, 4 nights
Elephant Bedroom has a great location in Samburu, and we loved the elephants that frequently pass right through camp. It has an earthy, African feel and would suit those looking for a quiet tented camp that has some of the luxuries you might expect from a larger lodge. See our full report on Elephant Bedroom
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Samburu to the Maasai Mara by 4WD & light aircraft
Leaving behind the hills of Samburu, you’ll drive to Kalama Airstrip to catch your scenic flight south to the Maasai Mara. The journey to Little Governors feels quite adventurous, crossing the Mara River by boat before arriving at the camp after a total travel time of around three hours.
Little Governors'
On the lip of an old oxbow of the Mara River, now a broad marsh frequented by elephants, Little Governors' Camp is one of only a handful of places to stay in the Mara Triangle sector of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It has won a place in the hearts of many safari-goers and has been a favourite with visitors to the Maasai Mara since the 1970s.
On the lip of an old oxbow of the Mara River, now a broad marsh frequented by elephants, Little Governors' Camp is one of only a handful of places to stay in the Mara Triangle sector of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It has won a place in the hearts of many safari-goers and has been a favourite with visitors to the Maasai Mara since the 1970s.
"The location was wonderful to wildlife and balloon ride."
Ms K.fromUSAArrived 23 May 2023, 4 nights
Little Governors' is our favourite of the three Governors' camps. The location is terrific, and every tent has a wonderful view of the marsh. If you're doing a balloon flight, then staying here makes it very easy. Most first-time safari-goers adore this camp; many come back year after year; and lots of guests wouldn't change a thing. The new fully-solar power arrangements are commendable. And if you like the idea of a streamlined and dependable set-up, and want a camp that is smaller than the main Governors', then take a good look at this one. See our full report on Little Governors' Camp
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Maasai Mara to Nairobi 4WD & light aircraft
Today you’ll enjoy a final game drive before the hour’s flight back to Nairobi. You’ll be met by a guide and private vehicle and, time dependent, you may have the chance to explore the city and go for a meal before returning to the international airport for your onward flight.
Ends: JKI Airport Nairobi
Experiences you can add to this trip.
Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst staying at lodges on this trip. These are usually best arranged in advance so talk to us.
Balloon flight over the Mara
3 hours in total - morning only
With the sun rising over the Loita Hills, you scramble into the balloon basket for the start of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’re about to go drifting with the breeze above the trees and plains of one of the world’s greatest wildlife regions.
More about Balloon Safari
Reteti Elephant Orphanage visit
One-and-a-half hours, plus transfers
Visit the community-run Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu, for an intimate experience meeting the orphaned baby elephants who have been rescued from the surrounding regions. They are hand-reared by Samburu keepers, until they are ready to be released back into the wild.
More about Reteti Elephant Orphans