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Tawny Eagle Fly-in Safari

Explore Laikipia and the Maasai Mara ecosystem with stays in the Ol Pejeta and Naboisho conservancies. Two smart yet authentically rustic bush camps provide a traditional safari experience, offering a high standard of guiding and excellent level of care.

Tawny Eagle Fly-in Safari: Summary

Tawny Eagle Safari in a nutshell

This immersive fly-in safari features two smartly rustic bushcamps within Laikipia and the private Naboisho Conservancy.

Beginning at the homely and informal Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, the trip starts with a chance to see the world’s last remaining northern white rhino, located in a nearby sanctuary. Populations of both black and white rhino are generally good here, allowing for fair chance of sighting all of the Big 5 when out on exploratory day game drives. Sweetwaters Chimpanzee refuge is also close and well worth a visit, housing more than 40 chimps that live in two troops separated by the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Similarly modest yet lacking nothing comfort, Encounter Mara is a classic tented camp which sits beside a vast open plain. Here, day and night drives are possible as well as guided walking safaris or full-day safaris into the neighbouring Maasai Mara National Reserve. As Naboisho’s wildlife is consistently excellent though, guests might prefer to remain on the conservancy and explore the Mara ecosystem in comparable exclusivity.

Both camps are run by the same experienced safari operator and share high standards as well as a first-class quality of guiding. Whilst the camps are slightly simpler than others in the region, the level of care remains superb and guests are able to enjoy a wonderfully intimate experience from classically authentic bases.

At a glance

Starts: JKI Airport Nairobi
3 nights Ol Pejeta Bush Camp - Laikipia, Kenya Full Board
4 nights Encounter Mara - Maasai Mara Conservancies, Kenya Full Board
Ends: JKI Airport Nairobi

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

Days 1-4

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is an informal, rustic-style bush camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the northern part of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in southern Laikipia.

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Encounter Mara

Days 4-8

Encounter Mara is a classic tented camp, opened in 2011. It is tucked in a shady forest of orange-leaf croton and Euclea trees on the edge of a vast open plain in the recently created Mara Naboisho Conservancy. There are no permanent structures at the camp and thus never anything but canvas between you and the bush. The camp is comfortable and stylish, however, and certainly aimed at those who appreciate a bit of simple luxury.

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Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

Laikipia, Kenya

Encounter Mara

Encounter Mara

Maasai Mara Conservancies, Kenya

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Highlights

Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Tawny Eagle Fly-in Safari.

  • Visiting the Northern White Rhino Sanctuary
  • Enjoying views of Mount Kenya from Ol Pejeta
  • Exploring the Mara ecosystem on foot at Encounter Mara
  • Watching the birds from Encounter Mara's decking
  • Experiencing the culture of a Maasai village

Activities

Some activities which can be included in the Tawny Eagle Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.

  • 4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

  • Cultural excursion

  • Fly-camping

  • Hot air ballooning

  • Night drive

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Key species to see on the Tawny Eagle Fly-in Safari

Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Tawny Eagle Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.


Lion

100% chance

Cheetah

100% chance

Black Rhino

100% chance

Buffalo

100% chance

Eland

100% chance

Elephant

100% chance

Giraffe

100% chance

Spotted Hyena

100% chance

White Rhino

100% chance

Wildebeest

100% chance

Zebra

100% chance

Hippo

92% chance

Leopard

88% chance

Wild dog

36% chance

Striped Hyena

36% chance

Aardvark

0% chance

Pangolin

0% chance

Side-trips whilst on this safari

We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Tawny Eagle Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.


Balloon flight over the Mara

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.

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Northern White Rhinos visit

Northern White Rhinos visit

One hour, usually as part of your drive

Visit the Endangered Species Enclosure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy for a close encounter with the last two remaining northern white rhinos. You can visit either by game drive vehicle or visit on horseback if you're an experienced rider. Other rare species include Jackson's hartebeests and Grevy's zebras.

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97% (7 reviews)
Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

All day from sunrise to sunset

If you're not staying in the Maasai Mara National Reserve itself, you're likely to be staying in one of the outstandingly wildlife-rich Maasai-owned private conservancies just outside the reserve boundary. A full-day game drive in the reserve gives you the chance to visit the Mara River and see some of the reserve's fabled wildlife locations.

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87% (20 reviews)

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