Big Cat Fly-in Safari: Summary
Big Cat Fly-in Safari in a nutshell
This eight-night safari combines the superb Lewa Conservancy in Laikipia in northern Kenya with the outstanding Maasai Mara National Reserve in the south-west. Offering some of the best game viewing anywhere in Africa it is a great trip for those going on their first safari or for more seasoned safari goers.
Both camps are located in prime wildlife-viewing areas. As soon as you arrive at either camp’s airstrip you are immediately aware of the large mammals. Zebra and giraffe are common. In the Lewa Conservancy, you stand a very good chance of sighting both species of rhino, elephant and the elegant gerenuk. Wild dogs are also a possibility. Big cats are plentiful in the Masai Mara, one of the best places in Africa to find leopard, lion and cheetah.
Visit between (roughly) late July and the end of September to witness the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, when hundreds and thousands of migratory wildebeest pour over the plains and criss-cross the Mara River.
At a glance
Starts: | JKI Airport Nairobi | |
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4 nights | Lewa Safari Camp - Laikipia, Kenya | Full Board & Activities |
4 nights | Governors' Camp - Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya | Full Board & Activities |
Ends: | JKI Airport Nairobi |
Lewa Safari Camp
Laikipia, Kenya
Governors' Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Big Cat Fly-in Safari.
- Sighting Lewa's black and white rhino
- Learning about the anti-poaching work at Lewa HQ
- Enjoying superb sightings of big cats on the Mara plains
- Seeking the great wildebeest migration
- Stunning views of Mount Kenya on a clear day
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Big Cat Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Horse-riding
Hot air ballooning
Night drive
Key species to see on the Big Cat Fly-in Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Big Cat Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Big Cat Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
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