Overview
Escape to the heart of Kenya’s wilderness on a luxurious five-day retreat designed to restore your mind, body and spirit. Set in the spectacular Maasai Mara, this exclusive experience combines unforgettable wildlife encounters with rejuvenating wellness treatments, mindful moments in nature and exceptional safari hospitality.
Stay at Olkupelia Mara, where elegant tented accommodation, tranquil surroundings and thoughtful comforts create the perfect setting to unwind. Enjoy expertly guided game drives, soothing spa treatments, peaceful mornings, yoga and relaxing moments beside the heated swimming pool. As evening falls, savour sundowners and memorable dining experiences beneath the African sky.
Perfect for couples, honeymooners and discerning travellers seeking more than a traditional safari, this restorative escape offers a beautiful balance of wildlife adventure, relaxation and meaningful connection with nature.
Highlights
- Luxury wilderness retreat
- Exceptional wildlife encounters
- Restorative wellness experiences
- Private moments in the wild
Itinerary
Begin your wellness escape with a scenic flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to the Maasai Mara. On arrival, meet your camp representative for a transfer to Olkupelia Mara, where the tranquil setting beside the Talek River welcomes you to the wilderness.
Settle into your luxury suite and enjoy a leisurely lunch before spending the afternoon at your own pace. Relax on your private deck, enjoy the outdoor hot tub where available, or take a refreshing dip in one of the camp's heated swimming pools.
As evening approaches, enjoy a welcome sundowner followed by dinner featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Let the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness set the tone for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Olkupelia Mara – Luxury Suite Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner (depending on flight arrival time)
Wake up to the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness and begin the day with an optional gentle yoga or mindfulness session, subject to arrangement with the camp. After breakfast, set out on a guided game drive across the Maasai Mara in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and other iconic wildlife.
Return to camp for a leisurely lunch and some time to relax. Spend the afternoon enjoying a rejuvenating spa treatment, unwinding by the heated swimming pool or simply enjoying the tranquillity of your private deck.
Later, head out for a sundowner experience as the African landscape glows in the evening light, followed by a delicious dinner at camp.
Accommodation: Olkupelia Mara – Luxury Suite Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Enjoy a slower start to the day, allowing yourself to reconnect with nature and embrace the tranquillity of the Maasai Mara. Begin with an optional morning yoga, stretching or mindfulness session before breakfast.
Spend the morning at leisure, enjoying the camp's wellness facilities. You may choose to indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, take a refreshing dip in the heated swimming pool, work out at the gym or simply unwind in the comfort of your luxury suite.
After lunch, discover another side of the camp through a guided nature walk, birdwatching or a visit to the organic kitchen garden, subject to availability and camp arrangements. These gentle experiences offer an opportunity to appreciate the natural environment and the camp's connection to local food and culture.
As evening approaches, enjoy time to yourself before dinner. Settle beneath the African night sky and savour the peaceful atmosphere of the wilderness.
Accommodation: Olkupelia Mara – Luxury Suite Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Begin your day with an early morning game drive across the Maasai Mara, when the wilderness comes alive with wildlife activity. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, with luck, lions and leopards in their natural habitat.
Return to Olkupelia Mara for breakfast and a relaxed morning. Enjoy a wellness treatment, spend time beside the heated swimming pool or simply retreat to your luxury suite for a quiet moment of relaxation.
After lunch, immerse yourself in the region's rich Maasai heritage through a cultural visit or an engaging conversation with local Maasai hosts, subject to arrangement. Learn about traditional ways of life, local customs and the community's relationship with the surrounding landscape.
In the late afternoon, savour a memorable sundowner as the sun sets over the Mara. Return to camp for a special dinner, celebrating the combination of wildlife, cultural discovery and restorative experiences that has made your safari unique.
Accommodation: Olkupelia Mara – Luxury Suite Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Wake up to your final morning in the Maasai Mara and enjoy a leisurely breakfast surrounded by the tranquillity of the wilderness. Take a few quiet moments to reflect on your safari, enjoy the fresh morning air or relax on your private deck before departure.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short wellness moment or a final stroll around the camp. Bid farewell to the Olkupelia Mara team before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi with wonderful memories of Kenya's wildlife, meaningful cultural encounters and restorative moments in nature.
Accommodation: None — safari concludes in Nairobi. Meal Plan: Breakfast.
Includes/Excludes
Package Inclusions
- Four nights’ full-board accommodation in a luxury suite at Olkupelia Mara.
- Return scheduled flights between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and the Maasai Mara.
- Return transfers between Keekorok Airstrip and the camp.
- Maasai Mara park and applicable conservation fees for the duration of the safari.
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover during the safari, subject to the provider’s terms and conditions.
- All meals, featuring fresh farm-to-table dining.
- Drinking water, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Minibar replenished daily.
- Shared day game drives in a 4x4 open Land Cruiser.
- One complimentary 45-minute Swedish massage and reflexology session per stay.
- Yoga sessions.
- Guided nature walks and birdwatching within the camp.
- Sundowner experience at a scenic location.
- Bush meals within the camp, weather permitting.
- Maasai beadwork experience.
- Live cooking experience with the camp chef.
- Laundry service of up to two pieces per person per day.
- High-speed Wi-Fi within the camp.
- Access to the gym and heated swimming pool.
Package Exclusions
- International flights to and from Kenya.
- Visa fees and entry requirements.
- Travel insurance, including inbound travel insurance for visitors to Kenya.
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks not specified in the package.
- Additional spa treatments and wellness services beyond the complimentary treatment.
- Gratuities for guides, camp staff and other service providers.
- Personal expenses and items of a personal nature.
- Excess baggage fees: Any charges incurred for baggage exceeding the permitted 15 kg per person on light aircraft flights are payable directly by the guest and are subject to airline policies and operational limitations.
- Optional activities not specified in the inclusions.
- Any other items not expressly listed as included.
