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De Brazza Monkey Fly-in Safari

Enjoy a range of activities in the remote wilderness of northern Kenya before exploring the wildlife-rich plains of the Mara ecosystem. Private vehicles and guides heighten the personalisation of this highly immersive safari.

De Brazza Monkey Fly-in Safari: Summary

De Brazza Fly-in Safari in a nutshell

Explore two contrasting regions with safari in the remote wilderness of northern Kenya and the game-rich plains of the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

In the scorched, craggy landscapes of Namunyak Conservancy, Sarara is a unique oasis offering a truly immersive safari experience. Guests might venture into the surroundings on foot, by camel or on horseback, while night drives and fly-camping offer further opportunities to observe the wildlife from a new perspective. The camp’s strong exposure to local culture, where guests might visit the nearby villages, Retiti Elephant Sanctuary or the singing wells, further contributes to the unforgettable holistic atmosphere.

By contrast, stays at Serian Nkorombo and Serian boast a completely wildlife-orientated experience, where their enviable locations provide fast access to thrilling and varied game. These intimate, traditional tented camps are respectively positioned at the heart of the Mara National Reserve and high above a beautiful stretch of the Mara River in the Mara North Conservancy. Wildlife in the Mara ecosystem is outstanding, and guests stand a good chance of migration sightings during visits in the peak months.

To finalise the quality of this safari, private vehicles and guides are available throughout. Guests can enjoy a vast degree of flexibility, exploring their surroundings when and how they see fit.

At a glance

Starts: JKI Airport Nairobi
3 nights Sarara - Northern Kenya, Kenya Full Board & Activities
3 nights Serian Nkorombo - Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Full Board & Activities
3 nights Serian - Maasai Mara Conservancies, Kenya Full Board & Activities
Ends: JKI Airport Nairobi

Sarara

Days 1-4

First set up as a mobile camp in 1997, Sarara was rebuilt in 2008 as a permanent luxury tented camp. It lies on the edge of the Mathews Range in the Namunyak Conservancy, which covers more than 340km² and has a variety of wildlife. The name Sarara means 'meeting place': the mountains meet here, so water is always available, and local people assemble to dig wells and collect water. With its combination of luxury and adventure, this is one of northern Kenya's finest and most memorable places to stay. The new Sarara Treehouses camp is nearby, nestled in the forest, with its own swimming pool and lounge with a magnificent view across the forest and mountains.

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Serian Nkorombo

Days 4-7

The very small Serian Nkorombo is located in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve on the east bank of the Mara River. With just 6 tents, this small bush camp was formerly a seasonal camp known as 'Nkorombo Mobile'. It is part of independent owner Alex Walker's Serian group. There are two larger and more luxurious sister camps just outside the reserve in the Mara North Conservancy and others in the Serengeti in Tanzania.

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Serian

Days 7-10

Perched quite high above the Mara River, where it cuts a broad valley along the western border of the Mara North Conservancy, Serian Camp is a small independent tented camp, owned by the established safari guide Alex Walker. It has two sister 'Serian' camps in the Mara ecosystem – one directly across the river and one inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve – and there are others in the Serengeti in Tanzania.

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Sarara

Sarara

Northern Kenya, Kenya

Serian Nkorombo

Serian Nkorombo

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Serian

Serian

Maasai Mara Conservancies, Kenya

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Highlights

Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this De Brazza Monkey Fly-in Safari.

  • Visiting the unique Samburu "singing wells"
  • Meeting orphaned calves at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
  • Getting close to wildlife with horseback safari
  • Being at the centre of the great wildebeest migration
  • Fly-camping and spending a night beneath the stars

Activities

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

  • 4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

  • Cultural excursion

  • Elephant encounter

  • Fly-camping

  • Guided walking safari

  • Horse-riding

  • Hot air ballooning

  • Night drive

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Key species to see on the De Brazza Monkey Fly-in Safari

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


Lion

100% chance

Cheetah

100% chance

Buffalo

100% chance

Elephant

100% chance

Giraffe

100% chance

Hippo

100% chance

Spotted Hyena

100% chance

Wildebeest

100% chance

Zebra

100% chance

Eland

90% chance

Gerenuk

90% chance

Leopard

73% chance

Oryx

10% chance

Wild dog

9% chance

Aardvark

0% chance

Black Rhino

0% chance

Pangolin

0% chance

Striped Hyena

0% chance

Side-trips whilst on this safari

We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the De Brazza Monkey 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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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)
Reteti Elephant Orphanage visit

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.

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100% (10 reviews)

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