Experiences

The classic game drive remains a favourite, heading out in the crisp morning air or just before sunset to meet the wildlife in their natural habitat. Your Maasai guide will unearth all the little secrets and stories of their homeland, tracking down and getting you up close to a wide variety of wildlife the area is known for. There's much to see, from as big and dangerous as the Big 5 to the smaller antelope and birdlife. After your many sightings, we stop somewhere special to enjoy a morning coffee or sundowners before heading back.

Culinary creations - a feast for the senses, international delicacies prepared by talented chefs who craft inspiring dishes creating a symphony of flavours

Arguably the best perspective of East Africa is from a bird's-eye view, and our hot air balloon safaris at the crack of dawn will remain one of your fondest memories. Glide through the sky and watch the wildlife, or perhaps even the Great Migration, depending on when you visit, as they go about their business, blissfully unaware of your presence. To end this experience on a high note, you finish it off with an indulgent Champagne bush breakfast in the cool shade of a balanite tree to cheers to a spectacular start to your day.

Visit a local manyatta (settlement) and learn about the extraordinary Maasai way of life, which has been little affected by modern influences. Barter for some beautiful Maasai beadwork and handicrafts.

A safari favourite, sundowners are when you sip your choice of drink in the bush, watching as the sun bids its adieu in a splendid display of colour. An East African sunset just looks more vibrant and larger-than-life than anywhere else on earth. We like to set ours up on Leopard Hill, with views over the acacia-dotted savannah and its wildlife residents. We invite you to come see for yourself.

Whether you consider yourself a birder or not, the Olerai Conservancy's vast variety of birdlife will leave you in awe. This slice of East Africa has become famous for its kaleidoscopic birds, ranging from kingfishers to whydahs, bee-eaters, parrots, and the fearsome raptors and endangered vultures.