Haggerty Family Kenyan Adventure

May 24 – June 8, 2027

14 guests (8 adults, 6 children) | Confirmation #BBSS106915

This Kenya itinerary is one of the best family routings available and covers the wildlife-rich Laikipia Plateau near Mount Kenya and the drylands of the Samburu North. This one spends less time in Nairobi to start, and instead opts for a deep immersion in culture and wildlife at Reteti. After a pause and alternative adventures at Olepangi Farm, your wildlife climax will be at the Lewa Conservancy in the shadow of Mount Kenya. From Lewa, the group splits into different activities: the families with kids return to Nairobi for a Giraffe Centre Visit, while the rest climb Mount Kenya or enjoy a more leisurely walking safari.

Monday, May 24 — Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi in the evening and after being greeted by a representative, transfer to your airport hotel, the Four Points Nairobi. This will be a time to simply rest up with the kids before your safari, and this hotel is convenient, comfortable, and affordable. Because the safari schedule involves early wakes and afternoon naps, the jet lag can work to your advantage, so I’ve moved your Nairobi days to the end of the trip.

Logistics

• Willis VIP Protocol Assist on Arrival at JKIA (8 adults, 6 children)
• Complimentary transfer from JKIA to Four Points by Sheraton JKIA
• Conservation Levy paid on arrival (8 adults, 6 children)
• Rescue.co Safe Travels Medical Evacuation Cover activated for all 14 guests (basic medical coverage but not as comprehensive as travel insurance I will recommend)

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton JKIA (1 night)

• 3 Twin Traditional Rooms — children (6 children)
• 3 Double Traditional Rooms (6 adults)
• 1 Twin Traditional Room (2 adults)
• Includes: Bed & breakfast, complimentary airport transfers
• Excludes: Lunch, dinner, drinks, laundry, personal items

Tuesday, May 25 — Fly to Reteti House

Catch a morning flight from Wilson Airport to the far north of Kenya in the tribal Samburu Region. This arid landscape is a dramatic contrast to other safaris and is home to fantastic lodges and authentic cultural experiences. You will have Reteti House all to yourself as well as exclusive access to the Reteti Elephant Orphanage.

Logistics

• Complimentary transfer from hotel to JKIA
• Private charter: Yellow Wings C208 Grand Caravan from JKIA to Namunyak Airstrip (2 aircraft)

Accommodation: Reteti House (3 nights, May 25–28)

• Exclusive use of house — full board, soft drinks, local beers, non-premium wines & spirits
• Community Heritage Fee for adults and children
• Exclusive entry to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (per group)
• Activities: Exclusive elephant sanctuary visits, day & night game drives, guided walks, hiking in Mathews Mountains, De Brazza monkey hike, horse ride (max 85 kg, experienced riders only), village visits
• Excludes: Champagne, premium spirits, fly camping, extra horse rides, Samburu dancers, Ololokwe day trip, beading, blacksmithing, massage

Wednesday–Thursday, May 26–27 — Reteti House

Reteti offers a traditional safari with twice daily game drives, but it also offers different types of excursions, such as hiking and remote sleep-out tents, for more adventurous travelers.

• Wildlife activities and Mathews Mountain exploration
• Exclusive Reteti Elephant Sanctuary visits

Friday, May 28 — Fly to Olepangi Farm

Wake in the morning for your flight to Olepangi Farm. Spend the afternoon touring the farm, feeding the animals, and generally relaxing without a set safari schedule.

Logistics

• Tropic Air Grand Caravan (12 pax) from Namunyak to Olepangi (2 aircraft)

Accommodation: Olepangi Farm (3 nights, May 28–31)

• Markham Cottage — Double, ground package
• Thesiger Cottage — Twin, ground package
• Villa Gorilla — 2-bed cottage, exclusive use (min 3/max 4 pax)
• Burton & Speke — 2-bed cottage, exclusive use (min 3/max 4 pax)
• Includes: Full board, local wines/beers/spirits, farm activities, signature day trips, Nanyuki Airstrip transfers, laundry
• Excludes: Conservancy fees, personal items, gratuities

Saturday–Sunday, May 29–30 — Olepangi Farm

Spend your days at Olepangi split between community tours, farm tours, and a day tour of the Solio Rhino Orphanage. The Solio Tour is a full day excursion that involves feeding baby rhinos and a safari on the reserve. Your last day at Olepangi is a choose your own adventure of farm and community visits or Ngare Ndare rainforest hikes.

Activities:

• Farm activities and optional signature day trips (Lolldaiga, Ol Pejeta, Ngare Ndare, Samburu)
• Solio Game Reserve Day Trip:
  • Full-day guided drive to Solio Game Reserve (2 vehicles, guide included)
  • Solio Game Reserve entry fees — adults and children
  • Rhino interaction and feeding session — adults and children

Monday, May 31 — Transfer to Lewa House

Awake in the morning for the 1-hour drive to Lewa House in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Settle in here for the afternoon and get to know the charming family-owned safari lodge with its quirky buildings and comfortable accommodations. Take a game drive in the afternoon to look for rhino and other big game species.

Logistics: Transfer to Lewa

• Odyssey Safaris one-way transfer from Olepangi Farm to Lewa (2 vehicles)

Accommodation: Lewa House (3 nights, May 31 – Jun 3)

• 2 × Family Pod — 1 double each, children sharing (2027 Regular Season rates)
• Earthpod — 1 double + 1 twin
• Conservancy fees for adults and children (2027 rates: $200/adult/night, $100/child/night)
• Includes: Full board, soft drinks, local beers, non-premium wines & spirits, laundry, airstrip transfers
• Activities: Day & night game drives, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ visit, Ngare Ndare forest & canopy walkway, horse OR camel trek (one per 3-night stay), bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners
• Excludes: Champagne, premium spirits, extra Ngare Ndare visit, Il’Ngwesi boma fees, extra horse/camel rides, exclusive vehicle, massage, helicopter

Tuesday–Wednesday, June 1–2 — Lewa House

Spend your next couple of days at Lewa on safari. It’s a fantastic big five safari destination with the variety of wildlife and there are many ways to explore the property including mountain biking and horseback riding.

• Continued game drives and conservancy activities
• Ngare Ndare forest excursion with canopy walkway and waterfall swim (included once per stay)
• Horse or camel trek (afternoon, subject to availability)

Thursday, June 3 — Group Splits

Group A: 4 Adults + 6 Children — Return to Nairobi (June 3)

After 10 days on safari the families with kids will return to Nairobi for departure. Because flights out of Nairobi generally leave after 10pm, we’ve booked a day room in Karen where everyone can relax by the pool for the afternoon. There is also a scheduled excursion to the Giraffe Centre for feeding and interaction to keep the kids occupied on their last day.

It’s not quoted, but if you want a private tour of the David Sheldrick Trust elephant orphanage, you could stay one more day here. You will have had private tours of Reteti and Solio Orphanages, so just let me know if you want to add this.

Accommodation: The Residences at Karen

• 2 × Two-Bedroom Cottages as Day Rooms

Logistics:

• Tropic Air Grand Caravan (10 pax: 4 adults + 6 children) from Lewa to Wilson Airport
• Alphard vehicles on half-day disposal from Wilson (2 vehicles)

Activities:

• Giraffe Centre — entry for 4 adults and 6 children
• Karen Blixen Museum — entry for 4 adults and 6 children

Group B: 2 Adults — Karisia Walking Safari (June 3-6)

Mike and Jeanie will depart Lewa by car for a 3 hour drive to Tumaren Ranch for an adventurous walking safari with Karisia for two nights. You will be supported by Samburu guides with camels as you explore the rolling hills on foot.

Accommodation: Karisia Walking Safari

• Classic Walking Safari with Camels (3 nights, Jun 3–5)
• Includes: Full board, local guide (Gabriel/Addan/Lekaal), riding & baggage camels, bucket showers, alcohol, laundry, beading, visits to schools & manyattas
• Karisia Conservancy Fees
• Excludes: Conservation/community fee, gratuities, travel insurance, transfers, Flying Doctors

Logistics:

• Karisia transfer from Lewa to Karisia camp (1 vehicle, one way)

Group C: 2 Adults — Mt. Kenya Trek (June 3-6)

The boys will depart Lewa to meet their climbing team, and over the next few days will summit one of the tallest mountains in Africa.

Accommodation:

• African Ascents VIP 4-Day Mt. Kenya Trek — Timau/Burguret Route (2 pax)
• Soames Hotel Nanyuki — 1 double room, bed & breakfast (overnight pre-trek)

Logistics:

• Odyssey Safaris transfer from Lewa to Nanyuki (1 vehicle, to meet climbing team)

Monday, June 7— Reconvene in Nairobi

After their adventures, Jeanie, Mike, and the boys will reconvene in Nairobi with a day room at the country club. You will have time for a round of golf before a late night departure.

This can be extended one more day if you want to rest on the 7th and play golf on the 8th.

Group C Logistics: Nanyuki → Nairobi

• Odyssey Safaris transfer from Soames Hotel to Nanyuki Airstrip
• Air Kenya scheduled flight: Nanyuki to Wilson Airport (2 adults + taxes)
• Alphard vehicle on half-day disposal from Wilson to Nairobi (1 vehicle)

Group B Logistics: Karisia → Nanyuki → Nairobi

• Transfer from Karisia to Nanyuki (2 pax, 1 vehicle)
• Air Kenya scheduled flight: Nanyuki/Kamok to Wilson Airport — departs 12:15, arrives 13:10 (2 adults + taxes)

Nairobi Day

• Logistics: Alphard vehicle on half-day disposal (1 vehicle)
• Accommodation: The Residences at Karen — Apartment Room, 1 double, bed & breakfast (Day Room)
  • 2 × Apartment Day Rooms at The Residences at Karen (you can play a round of golf here)
  • Includes: Breakfast, WiFi, pool access, Gymkhana Wellness Centre
  • Excludes: Drinks, meals, laundry, personal items

Terms & Conditions

Payments

• After signed confirmation 20% of the total amount
• Due to the requirement for advance payment, the customer shall complete payment 48 hours prior to
• the departure by bank transfer or any other secure method.

Cancellation Terms

• After signed confirmation 20% of the total amount
• 10 – 06 days prior to departure 50% of the total amount
• 05 – 04 days prior to departure 60% of the total amount
• 03 – 01 days prior to departure 80% of the total amount
• Less than 24 hours prior to departure 100% of the total amount.