Exclusive Kenya Luxury Safari - Giraffe Manor - Maasai Mara Adventure Tour

Arrival at JKIA – Nairobi

Upon landing, your Polmans VIP airport concierge meets you directly at the aerobridge holding a personalized sign.

VIP Airport Experience
Your experience includes:

Priority escort from arrival gate
Fast-track immigration through exclusive lanes
Assistance with luggage retrieval
Guided escort through customs
Dedicated private lounge access (subject to arrival terminal)

You are then introduced to your professional chauffeur waiting outside with a luxury vehicle (executive transfer car).

Luxury Transfer through Nairobi
A comfortable, air-conditioned private transfer through:

Nairobi National Park boundaries
Karen suburb’s lush greenery
Gated estates and forested surroundings

Refreshments (bottled water, mints, cold soft drinks) are available onboard.

Check-in: Hemingways Nairobi – Karen (5-Star Boutique Luxury)
A masterpiece of colonial architecture, Hemingways Nairobi offers:

Spacious suites (80m²+) with private terraces
24-hour butler service
Views of Ngong Hills
Gourmet dining at Brasserie
Luxury spa and heated outdoor pool
Quiet gardens and exclusive privacy

Upon arrival, enjoy:

Welcome drink
Personalized check-in
Brief orientation by your butler

Optional Afternoon Activities (Depending on Arrival Time)
You may select one or more:

1. Karen Blixen Museum
Discover the historic home of the Out of Africa author. Includes:

Guided museum tour
Gardens and coffee plantations
Heritage storytelling

2. Kazuri Beads Factory
A social enterprise employing local women. See:

Clay bead production
Hand-painting process
Handmade jewelry showroom

3. Hemingways Spa & Wellness
Choose from:

Aromatherapy massage
Deep tissue back massage
Signature Hemingways facial

4. Swimming & Relaxation
Heated pool overlooking tropical gardens

Evening – Fine Dining at Hemingways Brasserie
Expect a refined culinary experience featuring:

Premium seafood
Steaks and grilled meats
Vegetarian dishes
Fine wine pairing options

Your butler handles all arrangements.

Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi
Meal Plan: Full Board

Activities : Museums

08:00 AM – Breakfast at Hemingways
Fresh pastries, fruits, eggs made-to-order, and gourmet tea/coffee

10:00 AM – Luxury Transfer to Giraffe Manor
Upon arrival, you receive a warm welcome:

Cool towels
Fresh juice or tea
Briefing on giraffe behavior and interaction

GIRAFFE MANOR – FULL EXPERIENCE

All-day Giraffe Interactions
You’re in one of Africa’s most iconic boutique lodges, where endangered Rothschild giraffes freely roam the manor grounds.

Expect:

Giraffes popping their heads through dining room windows
Iconic photos of feeding giraffes from your bedroom balcony
Interaction with up to 10 giraffes
Up-close feeding with specially provided pellets

Included Activities

Breakfast with Giraffes
They stretch their necks through windows as you enjoy:

Fresh fruits
Homemade bread
Eggs and pastries

Visit to Giraffe Centre
Learn:

Conservation history
Breeding projects
Hand-feeding giraffes from raised platforms

Nature Walk on the Property
Guided walk through:

Indigenous forest paths
Birdlife zones
Photo spots

High Tea on the Lawn
A classic English-style tea session with:

Pastries
Sandwiches
Herbal teas
Giraffes strolling in the background

Professional Photo Opportunities
The manor staff assist with perfect angles and giraffe timing.

Accommodation: Giraffe Manor – Superior Room
Elegant rooms with:

Antique furniture
Large windows
Giraffe-access balconies
King/queen-size beds

Meal Plan: Full Board

Activities : Game Drives

07:00 AM – Final Giraffe Breakfast Experience

09:30 AM – Transfer to Wilson Airport
Your Polmans concierge handles:

Check-in
Baggage
Boarding assistance

11:00 AM – Scenic Flight to Maasai Mara
A 45-minute breathtaking journey over:

Rift Valley cliffs
Volcanic formations
River networks
Open savannah

12:15 PM – Arrival at Mara Airstrip
Meet your lodge guide with cold towels and refreshments.

Check-in: The Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Lodge
A unique ultra-luxury property offering:

Private plunge pools overlooking the plains
Personal fireplace in each tented villa
Dedicated butler
Fine dining restaurant
Massive viewing decks
Spa with holistic treatments

01:30 PM – Gourmet Lunch
Served in the main dining area or on a private deck.

04:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
Your first safari begins with an expert naturalist guide.
Possible sightings: Lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, cheetahs, hyenas

07:00 PM – Sundowner Cocktails
Includes: Gin & tonic, local bites, stunning sunset views

08:00 PM – Dinner
Multi-course fine dining

Meal Plan: Full Board

Activities : Game Drives

06:00 AM – Sunrise Game Drive
Best time for predator activity:
Pride of lions, cheetah hunts, leopard sightings, wildebeest herds

09:00 AM – Bush Breakfast
A fully set table in the bush with: Fruits, fresh juices, omelet station, pastries, hot drinks

11:00 AM – Leisure Time at the Lodge
Choose to:

Relax by your plunge pool
Visit the spa
Enjoy wildlife viewing from your deck
Engage in photography

01:00 PM – Lunch

04:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
Explore a different area of the reserve.

06:30 PM – Optional Maasai Village Visit
Learn: Traditional dances, Maasai culture, craft making, daily life in a Maasai homestead

08:00 PM – Dinner

Meal Plan: Full Board

Activities : Game Drives

04:30 AM – Pickup for Balloon Safari
Light refreshments served.

06:00 AM – Hot Air Balloon Flight
Float above: Meandering rivers, elephant herds, wildebeest and zebra, golden sun over the plains. Perfect for aerial photography.

07:00 AM – Champagne Bush Breakfast
Beautifully set tables after landing.

09:30 AM – Return to Lodge

12:30 PM – Lunch

Optional Afternoon
Choose:

Private game drive
Nature walk with Maasai guides
Deep-relaxation massage
Private pool relaxation

05:30 PM – Private Sundowner
Your own exclusive setup: Wine, sundowner cocktails, savory bites, fire pit ambiance

07:30 PM – Dinner

Meal Plan: Full Board

Activities : Hot Air Ballooning

07:00 AM – Breakfast & Checkout

09:00 AM – Transfer to Airstrip

11:00 AM – Flight to Nairobi

12:15 PM – Arrival at Wilson Airport

Afternoon drop-off at JKIA or drop-off at Nairobi hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Activities : Game Drives