Kenya
The beautiful country of Kenya has some of the most astounding wildlife viewing in the world. You may choose to interact with a local tribe and learn about their traditions while on safari. From stunning game drives in the open savannah to incredible accommodations, you are in for a trip of a lifetime.
July 19 – 20, 2025: Nairobi, Kenya (1 night)
July 20 – 23, 2025: Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy (3 nights)
July 23 – 25, 2025: Amboseli National Park (2 nights)
July 25 - 28, 2025: Maasai Mara (3 nights)
Kenya
All previous visa entry requirements for Kenya are now replaced by the requirements of ETAs. All Global travelers, including infants and children (except citizens of Kenya and Citizens of the East African Partner States) are required to apply for ETA online prior to their arrival.
All e-visas currently in process will be issued and travelers with existing e-visas will be granted access to Kenya within the validity period of 90 days, without the additional requirement of an ETA.
Apply for ETA online via https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
Below are requirements for the ETA applications:
For all travelers,
- Valid passport for at least six (6) month after your planned date of arrival into Kenya with at least one blank page
- Passport-type photo
- Contact information, will be provided
- Details of your arrival and departure itinerary
- Accommodation booking confirmation(s)
- Credit card, debit card, Apple pay or other means of payment
- Transportation booking (flight ticket,..)
Based on your country of residence and travel history the following may also be required:
- Yellow fever certificate
- Other vaccination(s) or test results certificates
Travelers are eligible to apply for eTA within 3 months of their arrival date in Kenya. Following the application, a confirmation will be sent to the email address submitted in the application. Upon arrival, the ETA will be sent to the same email address.
The standard processing time for ETAs is three (3) working days.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) on your international flight.
Booked Independently
Upon arrival, you will be met by an airport representative who will guide you through immigration, baggage claim, and customs before introducing you to your driver in the arrivals hall.
Booked by Scenset
Receive a private transfer from the airport to your hotel for check-in.
Booked by Scenset
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city, with a vibrant population of 4.5 million. Unique to the city is the proximity of Nairobi National Park, a true wilderness area juxtaposed against the larger urban metropolis. It is the only national park like it in the world and a real embodiment of the human-wildlife conflicts that challenge many African communities who must learn to cohabitate with wildlife on their doorstep.
This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious.
Each of the suites is at least 80m² and has a private balcony or terrace, overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills.
This view is iconic and can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the bar.
Your dedicated butler will be aware of your preferences and will remember your preferences for clothing.
So while you are indulging in the spa, relaxing beside the pool or meandering through the gardens, back in your suite, your butler will have dimmed the lights, adjusted your personalized pillows, set out your nightcap and arranged the morning’s outing down to the finest detail.
Hemingways Nairobi
3x Deluxe Suites
These spacious rooms are 80m² and are located on the ground floor of each wing. Each Deluxe Suite has a seating area and private terrace. Large en-suite marble bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Inclusions: Breakfast daily, express check-in and check-out, complimentary Wi-Fi / internet, satellite television, air conditioning and ceiling fan, complimentary use of the gym, sauna, steam room & outdoor swimming pool. Bottled mineral water in the room, fruits & flowers in the room.
Booked by a guest
This morning after breakfast and check-out, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a transfer to Wilson Airport.
Booked by Scenset
Depart on your private charter flight from Wilson Airport to Sarara Camp's airstrip in an Executive Caravan.
Booked by a travel agent
In the northern frontier of Kenya lies the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, an area of 850,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the Mathews Range. The savannah plains of the conservancy are home to elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, wild dog and kudu in ever increasing numbers. This remote and dramatic landscape is also home to the local Samburu people whose age-old traditions, including the famous “singing wells,” are as much a part of the fabric of this land as the wildlife.
The conservancy is itself community-owned and is one of the best examples of indigenous communities building sustainability for people and wildlife through truly unique and experiential safari experiences. Camel supported safaris are very popular as are walking safaris and visits to the amazing community run Reteti elephant sanctuary. To the eastern side of the conservancy is the new Sera conservancy and rhino project and really one of the last frontiers of conservation before heading towards Lake Turkana and the northern frontier.
In the northern frontier of Kenya, lies the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, an area of 850,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the Mathews Range. The savannah plains and lush mountain slopes are home to elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, wild dog and kudu in ever increasing numbers. This remote and dramatic landscape is also home to the local Samburu people whose age-old traditions, including the famous ‘singing wells’ are as much a part of the fabric of this land as the wildlife.
Sarara is a conservation brand that partners with indigenous communities to build sustainability for people and wildlife through truly unique and experiential safari experiences. Part of the community-owned Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in the heart of the Mathews Range, and in partnership with the Northern Rangelands Trust, Sarara has fast become a flagship model for community conservation across Africa.
Sarara Camp
Sarara Two-Bedroom House
Sarara House is a two-bedroom tented family unit that includes a beautiful plunge pool, private dining, its own sitting room and endless views of the Mathews Range. Sarara House has become famous for its elephant visitors to the house pool, offering guests incredibly up close and personal experiences. This is the perfect African wilderness home for families and friends traveling together.
Luxury Tent
Sarara has six luxury tents, each positioned to maximize the stunning views of the Mathews Range and the watering hole. Each tent is spacious with high ceilings, plenty of cupboard space, electric lighting and 24-hour hot and cold running water. There is an outdoor bathroom with views of the hills from the shower, and also an indoor toilet and sink at the back of the tent. Each tent has its own private terrace to enjoy morning coffee and tea while gazing out over the mountains.
Inclusions: Full board accommodation, soft drinks, local beers, non-premium wines and spirits, conservancy fees, laundry, local airstrip transfers, statutory taxes, day and night shared game drives, guided walks, hiking in the montane forest of the Mathews mountains, trips to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (entrance fees extra), De Brazza monkey hike and village visits.
Booked by someone
Activities include day and night game drives, horseback riding, walks and bikes, optional fly camping, a seasonal water slide, village visits, the giraffe viewing platform, and of course the wonderful Reteti Elephant Sanctuary.
One of the most authentic cultural experiences to be had in the country is to visit the "singing wells." Especially in the dry season, the local herders visit "wells" that they have dug in the dry river bed, sometimes five men deep and each belonging to a specific family. They then sing to their livestock who recognize the song and know where and in what order to come to drink. In keeping with the whole community and conservation ethos, these same wells are then utilized at night by local wildlife, including elephants and leopards.
Sarara Camp
Sarara Two-Bedroom House
Luxury Tent
Inclusions: Full board accommodation, soft drinks, local beers, non-premium wines and spirits, conservancy fees, laundry, local airstrip transfers, statutory taxes, day and night shared game drives, guided walks, hiking in the montane forest of the Mathews mountains, trips to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (entrance fees extra), De Brazza monkey hike and village visits.
Booked by a traveller
After a final morning game drive, breakfast, and check-out, head to the Sarara Airstrip for your private charter flight to Angama Amboseli in an Executive Caravan.
Booked by a travel agent
Located about a four hour drive and 250 km (150 mi) southeast of a major city, Amboseli National Park is well known for its herds of big tusked elephants under the imposing backdrop of the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Mt Kilimanjaro. The 151 km2 (58 mi2) park is a fragile ecosystem with the (usually) dry lake bed at its heart. Surrounding the lake bed and salt flats are beautiful Acacia tortillis woodland and grassy savannah that attract herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle alongside the famed elephants. It is possible to see all the predators but, being a national park, night drives are not permitted.
Local tribes live in settlements around Amboseli, and these pastoralists bring their herds to water in and around the park. The name 'Amboseli' is indeed derived from a word meaning 'salty dust'. Today, it is one of Kenya’s most popular national parks.
Welcome to Angama Amboseli, an intimate lodge in the heart of Kimana Sanctuary. Kenya’s first community-owned conservancy, the sanctuary is renowned for its lush landscape and remarkable density of wildlife – along with its famed backdrop, Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Set within a Fever Tree Forest where some of Africa’s last super tuskers roam – elephants with tusks so large they drag along the ground as they walk – Angama Amboseli is a gentle start or finish to any East African safari.
The main Guest Area offers flexible indoor-outdoor dining with a baraza to wind down the days by the fire, telling stories with a drink in hand or marshmallows for roasting. The nearby Studios house a Safari Shop, Games Room, Art Gallery, Weaving Studio and a Photographic Studio – perfect for capturing Amboseli’s iconic scenset.
Angama Amboseli
Family Suite
Two sets of family suites are available, comprised of two standard suites connected by a secure interleading passageway. Each set of family suites can sleep up to two adults and four children.
Children of all ages are most welcome here – with a Games Room and many child-friendly activities, not to mention staff who delight in taking care of young guests.
Inclusions: All guided safaris in Kimana Sanctuary & Amboseli National Park. Guided walking safaris in Kimana Sanctuary. All meals and drinks (excluding French Champagne & reserve wines). Laundry service & Wi-Fi. All on-property guests experiences. Transfers to and from Kimana Airfield. Emergency medical evacuation insurance. Child minding (during the evening).
Booked by a guest
With exclusive traversing rights and unrestricted game viewing, the best time to view the mountain is in the early morning on a pyjama safari. Kimana Sanctuary is home to eland, buffalo, reedbuck, giraffe, zebra, warthogs in their hundreds, along with leopard, cheetah, serval and many birds of prey — offering a remarkable density of wildlife for the ecosystem.
Kimana Sanctuary is a haven for nature lovers and photographers alike as you drive through the savanna woodland and Fever Tree Forests, amongst the diverse wildlife, plentiful bird species and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Encounter the last genetic links to Africa’s Super Tusker elephants who enter the park along a centuries-old migratory path. Traditionally, game drives take place twice a day, but at Angama Amboseli we offer you tailor-made safari options at any time of day. Meander through the Kimana Sanctuary on a game drive, as a half- or full-day excursion.
Derived from the Maasai word for 'salty dust', Amboseli National Park is just a 45-minute drive from the lodge which guests can enjoy on a half- or full-day excursion with a picnic lunch. This is one of the best places in Africa to see huge herds of elephants marching single file across dusty pans or having a “bath” in the dry lake beds. In the savanna and woodlands, you may spot lion or cheetah, while in the wetlands, hippo, flamingo and some of its other 400-odd species of birdlife can be found.
Angama Amboseli’s Photographic Studio is a hub for creativity, storytelling, education and collaboration. Offering services like photo sessions, camera rentals and tutorials to enhance your photography skills – it provides the finest means to capture lasting memories of your safari adventure. Capturing stunning images of Amboseli and Kimana is an enjoyable and accessible experience for everyone on safari, thanks to the breathtaking scenset, plentiful wildlife and our trained guides who are attuned to your photographic requirements.
Led by an expert Guide and a member of the security team, who have incredible knowledge of the terrain, flora and fauna of this little oasis, this is an enchanting way to experience a safari. Follow animal pathways and tracks, get close to the resident eland, zebra and giraffe and observe the smaller inhabitants like antlions and dung beetles up close. End your walk with a charming breakfast under a Fever Tree, before driving back to the lodge.
Those interested in a behind-the-scenes look at conservation work can join Angama's partner, the Big Life Foundation, for half- or full-day experiences. Activities include ranger patrol demonstrations, a visit to the school, camera trap monitoring and/or training school visit and learning about the importance of generating benefits for communities from protecting centuries-old wildlife corridors and reducing human-wildlife conflict.
In addition to your safari adventures through Kimana Sanctuary, set aside moments for relishing the peace and tranquillity around the lodge. Catch your breath and allow the space to feel like your own personal sanctuary. Unwind in your rocking chair as you seek out a glimpse of the ‘Shy Mountain’, enjoy a workout or an indulgent massage in the privacy of your Guest Suite, or take refuge from the day's heat in the Pool.
Angama Amboseli
Family Suite
Inclusions: All guided safaris in Kimana Sanctuary & Amboseli National Park. Guided walking safaris in Kimana Sanctuary. All meals and drinks (excluding French Champagne & reserve wines). Laundry service & Wi-Fi. All on-property guest experiences. Transfers to and from Kimana Airfield. Emergency medical evacuation insurance. Child minding (during evening hours).
Booked by a guest
After a final morning game drive, breakfast, and check-out, head to the Angama Amboseli Airstrip for your private charter flight to Cottar's Airstrip in an Executive Caravan.
Booked by a travel agent
Named in honour of the Maasai people who call this corner of Africa home, the Mara is world renowned for its exceptional populations of lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, black rhino and a thriving elephant population. Around July of each year, the Great Migration arrives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve for its annual four-month stay.
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Step back in time at this award-winning, conservation-led, authentic and luxurious tented camp. One of only eleven designated Global Ecosphere Retreats in the world, chosen for their work toward global sustainability and community support.
Located in the private Olderkesi Conservancy, a wildlife rich conservancy leased from the Maasai community, on the border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
This charming 1920s Camp provides the romance of safari under cream canvas tents, the style of the bygone era of the twenties, while at the same time supplying the amenities required by today’s modern world travellers. The camp has eleven tents in total, two unique honeymoon tents, five luxury double tents and four family suites, all very spacious and with en suite bathrooms.
Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp
Luxury Double Tent
There are five luxury double tents in total; Ndovu, Kudu, Swala, Duma, Athi. Providing the romance of safari under cream canvas tents, the style of the bygone era of the twenties, while at the same time supplying the amenities required by today’s modern world travelers. All very spacious and with en suite bathrooms, and with marvelous views from high on the hill, looking out onto the savannah. Please note that all the tents are furnished uniquely with individual color schemes and layouts.
Honeymoon Tent
There are two luxury honeymoon tents (Kiboko and Molo) each of which are very spacious and include a private en-suite dressing room and bathroom, main bedroom with large private veranda.
Inclusions: Full board accommodation, water, tea and coffee, local drinks – soft drinks, house wines, beers and select spirits (excludes champagne, luxury wines and spirits). All safari activities unless specified otherwise. Cottar’s Warrior School, Cottar’s Private Airstrip. Canvas Bush Baths. Transfers to cultural visits, laundry.
Booked by a guest
Cottar’s Safaris excel at everything they do and provide genuinely stunning wildlife and wilderness adventures, engaging in the scenset spirit and essence of “safari”: an abundance of wildlife, guaranteed privacy and the highest standards of professional guiding.
Cottar’s have developed unique, purpose-driven experiences that contribute to sustainability. They have spent the last year developing safari experiences that have a positive impact to the client, to the complex and unique biodiversity that surrounds them and to the local Maasai community as they move forward into the next 100 years of providing safari and conservation services.
Some of those experiences include engaging and learning about vulture rehabilitation, spending time with the only all-female conservation ranger unit in the Maasai Mara, learning about the unique medicinal plants of the area, foraging and tasting local wild food, touring the community-owned private conservancy and participating in a reforestation seed disbursal bushwalk experience.
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Cottar's 1920s Camp is a proud member of The Long Run - recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as one of the world’s best standards of sustainable management for privately protected areas.
The 4C framework (a balance of Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce) helps businesses to embed sustainable and regenerative practices in operations and decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of thriving ecosystems and prosperous communities in sustaining nature-based businesses. Just like in nature, a balance is essential to keep each component healthy.
Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp
Luxury Double Tent
Honeymoon Tent
Inclusions: Full board accommodation, water, tea and coffee, local drinks – soft drinks, house wines, beers and select spirits (excludes champagne, luxury wines and spirits). All safari activities unless specified otherwise. Cottar’s Warrior School, Cottar’s Private Airstrip. Canvas Bush Baths. Transfers to cultural visits, laundry.
Booked by an individual
Enjoy one final game drive and breakfast before departing for the airstrip for your onward journey back to Nairobi.
Booked by a travel agent
Depart on your shared charter flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi
Booked by a travel agency
Upon arrival, you will be met in the arrivals hall and escorted to your private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with a stop along the way at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
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Enjoy a visit today to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Please note that a request for a private visit has been made.
The History
Founded in 1977 by Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick DBE, in memory of her late husband, famous naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust claims a rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation.
Since the death of her husband, Daphne, and her family, lived and worked in the Nairobi National Park where they built The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its pioneering Orphans’ Project into the global force for wildlife conservation that is today. Daphne's daughter and her family continued the work for many years, and since Daphne’s passing continues the mission with passion and vigor ably supported by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust team.
Nairobi Nursery
The Trust is best known for its work on elephants, and although the Orphans project is the heart and soul of the Trust, the organization has now expanded to veterinary units, anti-poaching units, community projects and the saving habitat initiative.
Visit Arranged
Depart on your international flight out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Booked Independently
If you're ready to book this truly once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure, please follow the instructions below to submit a deposit to reserve your space.
Once payment has been received, we will begin confirming the itinerary and let you know of next steps!
Please Note
- All availability is subject to change until itinerary is confirmed
Should you wish to pay by wire, the total trip cost will be provided with a deposit payment will be provided at time of booking.
Please use these details to send both domestic wires and ACH transfers to Scenset's Mercury account:
Beneficiary
- Beneficiary Name: SCENSET, INC
- Account Number: 202314543995
- Type of Account: Checking
- Beneficiary Address: 77 Geary Street, Unit 555, San Francisco, CA 94108
Receiving Bank Details
- ABA Routing Number: 091311229
- Bank Name: Choice Financial Group
Mercury uses Choice Financial Group as a banking partner.
- Bank Address: 4501 23rd Avenue S Fargo, ND 58104