All safarisKenya · 8 days

8-Day Meru & Maasai Mara Romance Safari

Elsa’s Kopje in uncrowded Meru, then three nights at Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp on a private conservancy beside the Mara.

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Route
Nairobi · Meru National Park · Maasai Mara · Nairobi
Price
From US$2,862 pp
Overview

Your safari, day by day.

A slow, romantic safari for couples who would rather go deep than tick off parks. After a night at Ole Sereni overlooking Nairobi National Park, you fly to Meru — the land of Born Free — for three nights at Elsa’s Kopje, with picnic breakfasts, walking safaris and sundowners. A private charter takes you on to Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp, on an unfenced conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara.

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi

Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to Ole Sereni Hotel, overlooking Nairobi National Park, with the afternoon free for the pool, spa or gym.

  • Airport welcome
  • Free afternoon
Day 2

Fly to Meru

An early flight to Meru and transfer to Elsa’s Kopje, with time at the infinity pool and spa before dinner.

  • Flight to Meru
  • Infinity pool and spa
Day 3

Exploring Meru

A private morning game drive with a picnic breakfast among baobabs, Mount Kenya views and a visit to the rhino sanctuary, then a sundowner.

  • Picnic breakfast
  • Rhino sanctuary
  • Sundowner
Day 4

Meru on foot

Choose a morning game drive or a walking safari, with the option to hike Mughwango Hill and a night game drive after dark.

  • Walking safari
  • Optional night drive
Day 5

Charter to the Maasai Mara

A private charter via Nanyuki to the Mara and transfer to Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp on its private conservancy.

  • Private charter flight
  • Afternoon game drive
Day 6

The Maasai Mara

Guided game drives with Cottar’s experienced guides on an unfenced conservancy, away from the crowds.

  • Private conservancy drives
Day 7

The Maasai Mara

Another full day in the Mara, at your own pace.

  • Game drives
  • Sundowners
Day 8

Fly to Nairobi

A morning flight from the Mara back to Nairobi for your onward journey.

  • Flight to Nairobi
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