7-DAYS, SELF-DRIVING SIX 1950's SERIES 1 LAND ROVERS IN CONVOY THROUGH SOME OF KENYA'S MOST INCREDIBLE WILDERNESS AREAS TEEMING WITH WILDLIFE, EXPLORE THE LOLLDAIGA HILLS IN THE SHADOW OF MT KENYA, ENCOUNTER BIG GAME SUCH AS LIONS, ELEPHANTS, LEOPARD AND MUCH MORE, DISCOVER MAASAI CULTURE INCLUDING MEETINGS WITH TRIBAL ELDERS & A NIGHT AT TRADITIONAL MAASAI VILLAGE BOMA, OVERNIGHT WITH WILD-CAMPS DEEP IN THE BUSH (PLUS EXCITING OPTIONS TO CLIMB MT KENYA & SPEND TIME WITH A HIGHLY TRAINED ANTI-POACHING UNITS).
An ageless matriarch still roaming wild, these British icons were kicking up red dust on the tracks of Northern Kenya when the old King was alive!
Flying direct into Nairobi, Kenya, the group will hop straight on a short internal flight which will see them land at a remote airstrip in Northern Kenya. Here they are a short 45-minutes trundle on dirt roads from their HQ for the next 6-nights. The traditional tented safari camp in which the group shall be based is set by the Lolldaiga Hills on a private 50,000-acre conservancy. This part of Kenya is truly breathtaking, under-populated it remains a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. Most of the concesssion in fact overlooks the slopes of snow-capped Mt. Kenya, Africa's second highest peak (second only to Mt Kilimanjaro) - which is available to climb with a guide as optional extra.
The all-canvas camp is situated deep into the bush overlooking an often frequented watering-hole making this the perfect spot to start your safari. Here you will find a main mess tent for group hang-outs, coming together, relaxing, meals and briefings. Well spread out from the main mess tent are a further 6-canvas accommodation tents, each sleeping two adults comfortably with their own bush bathrooms. The camp is unfenced, which means wildlife does walk through the camp at night, leaving tracks and signs to discover each morning over a strong coffee as the African sun climbs into the sky.
A very long time in the making, this is safari as we have all dreamt it - fans of these old girls, who still trundle with pride across the African savannah, will surely live a travel dream on this unique Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions journey.
During your stay we have planned an exciting itinerary which takes you on a multi-day safari using the six restored Land Rover Series 1 & 2 vehicles - the group will be able to self-drive these iconic overlanders themselves through the bush! Your hosts will make sure you walk, drive, climb and camp in lush woodland and dry savanna in search of lion, leopard and elephant, as well as leave the wildlife behind to spend time learning from Maasai elders. Their lessons on leadership, courage and tradition can be illuminating and certainly offer a unique perspective - be prepared to discover something about yourselves too!
When the days are done, venture back to camp (wild-camping and or the main camp) with the safari-converted Land Rovers for time by the camp fire and a night under canvas.
Self-drive in a convoy of up to six 1950's Series I and Series IIa Land Rovers through the Kenyan bush on a safari of a lifetime. Head out with Anti-Poaching patrols, meet Maasai elders, sleep out under the stars, encounter incredible wildlife and see much more!
N.B. Based on x12 adults across x6 tents sharing x6 Series Land Rovers.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:
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Arrival into Nairobi in Kenya, will be followed by catching a short internal flight up to the remote north of the country close to the slopes of Mt Kenya. Touching down at Nanyuki Airport, clients will be met by the teams airside with a warm welcome. From here...
Day sees the group rise early to the orchestra of the bush - birds and wildlife throng in this area, especially by the watering-hole in camp. Days on safari typically start early, as this is when animals are still very active and there's a high chance of good encounters....
This morning you will wake up in camp and enjoy a delicious breakfast and morning brew at HQ before a breifing and the big 'off'.
Today you will all be piling back into the Series Land Rovers where you will have about a one and a half...
Today's incredible African dawn brings with it a full day of adventure and learning. Enjoy a bush breakfast in camp, some East African blended strong coffee a stretch before striking camp making sure to try and leave no trace.
Pile back into the beautiful old Series Land Rovers and...
Today is a day that will likely offer the whole group a unique perspective that you are unlikely to find elsewhere or again in your lives. A full day spent with the tribal community on the northern border of the concession.
The Maasai community here are great...
Today is a day with little to no agenda. Part of being in the magical African bush is having the time to soak it up and enjoy this very special part of the world. Today if free for self-drive safari and / or resting in the camp, not...
Today you will either be departing camp and heading back to the nearby airstrip to connect with your domestic flight to Nairobi Airport, and onwards home to the UK, or alternatively you may have chosen to extend your stay and embark on our Climb Mt Kenya addition!?