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6 Days Your Own Bush House, Your Own Rules | Africa safari
Luxury Safaris · 6 Days · Kenya

6 Days Your Own Bush House,Your Own Rules

A whole bush house with a chef, a private guide and a bath on the deck. Bring the family, bring the friends, bring the good mood.

Duration6 Days5 Nights
WhereLaikipiaPrivate house
From$4,200per person, 6 guests sharing
Best TimeAll yearDry: Jun – Oct
PaceRelaxedYour own schedule
The Journey

Why You Will Love This One

A whole bush house, a chef who knows your favourite dish and a guide who never says hurry. Bring the family, bring the friends, bring the good mood. We handle the rest.

Your house sits on a private conservancy, with a deck over the plains, a bath with a view and a table made for long lunches. Nobody shares your vehicle, your meals or your sunset.

Walk, ride, track rhino, drive at night or do nothing at all. You choose the plan each morning, and the team makes it happen.

  • An entire private house with its own chef
  • Private guides and vehicles, all yours
  • A bath on the deck with a view of the plains
  • Perfect for family reunions and big birthdays
Your Route

One House, Five Nights

No packing and unpacking. Settle in, spread out and let the house become yours.

ADay 1 · Day 6NairobiWilson Airport
50 min flight
1Days 1 – 5LaikipiaYour private bush house5 nights
Morning flight
BDay 6NairobiFly home
Highlights

What You Will Remember

Deck Bath
Deck BathA copper bath with a view of the plains at sunset.
Your Own Chef
Your Own ChefBreakfast, lunch and dinner designed around your tastes.
Rhino Tracking
Rhino TrackingFollow rangers on foot to rhino.
Night Drives
Night DrivesThe bush after dark, with a spotlight and a thermos.
Pool And Breakfast
Pool And BreakfastA pool for the long afternoons and breakfast on the deck.
Bush Dinners
Bush DinnersA lantern-lit table under the stars.
Day By Day

Your 6 Days, In Detail

A typical flow for this safari. Timings shift with the herds, the weather and your wishes, and your guide has the final say on where the action is.

Welcome HomeDay1
Nairobi to Laikipia

Welcome Home

MorningFly from Wilson Airport to Laikipia, where your host and guide meet you at the airstrip with cold towels and a cold drink.

AfternoonSettle into your house, meet your chef and enjoy a long lunch. A first game drive follows, with sundowners at a favourite viewpoint.

Overnight
Private bush house, Laikipia
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Flight, about 50 min
Activities
Afternoon game drive
Breakfast With A ViewDay2
Laikipia

Breakfast With A View

MorningOut with the dawn to find elephants, buffalo and the rare reticulated giraffe. A bush breakfast is set up for you in a picturesque spot.

AfternoonReturn for a swim and a slow afternoon. In the evening, a family-style dinner at the long table.

Overnight
Private bush house, Laikipia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Private 4x4
Activities
Game drive and bush breakfast
Walk, Ride, Or Just SoakDay3
Laikipia

Walk, Ride, Or Just Soak

MorningChoose your own adventure: a bush walk with a ranger, a camel trek or a horse ride. Or stay on the deck with a book.

AfternoonTake a bath on the deck as the sun sets, then a bush dinner by the fire.

Overnight
Private bush house, Laikipia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
On foot, camel or horse
Activities
Walk, ride or relax
Rhino On FootDay4
Laikipia

Rhino On Foot

MorningTrack rhino on foot with a ranger and a tracker. The reward is a few quiet moments with some of the planet's rarest animals.

AfternoonA late lunch, then a nap. In the evening, a spotlight night drive for leopard, bush babies and genets.

Overnight
Private bush house, Laikipia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
On foot and private 4x4
Activities
Rhino tracking and night drive
The Big Family DinnerDay5
Laikipia

The Big Family Dinner

MorningA lazy day. Games, a spa treatment, fishing or a swim. Our hosts can also organise a Maasai visit or a conservation talk.

AfternoonA celebration dinner at a lantern-lit table, with a cake if it is a birthday and a toast to your group.

Overnight
Private bush house, Laikipia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
On foot
Activities
Free day and celebration dinner
Kwaheri, Until Next TimeDay6
Laikipia to Nairobi

Kwaheri, Until Next Time

MorningA final slow breakfast and a last look at the plains. Your team helps with the bags.

AfternoonFly to Nairobi in time for lunch or your onward flight. We suggest leaving after 2 pm. Ask us about adding the Mara or the coast.

Meals
Breakfast
Getting Around
Flight, about 50 min
Activities
Transfer to airstrip
When To Go

The Best Time To Go

Laikipia works all year, which suits a house you have to yourselves. Brighter blocks mean better conditions.

Rhino and wildlife viewing

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Dry weather

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Best rates

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Jun
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Aug
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Nov
Dec
FairGoodBest

An honest word. The long rains in April and May bring lush scenery and the lowest rates, though some activities depend on the weather. July to October and January to March are dry and bright, and the school holidays in August and December book out early.

Where You Stay

Make Yourself At Home

One private house, one dedicated team and a conservancy at your door. We confirm the exact house when we shape your proposal.

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Your Bush House

A private house with three to five bedrooms, a deck over the plains, a pool and a lounge with a fireplace. All yours for your stay.

  • Laikipia
  • 5 Nights
  • Exclusive Use
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Your Private Team

A chef, a host, a guide and a tracker, all dedicated to your group. They know your name by the first sundowner.

  • Own Chef
  • Own Guide
  • Host
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Activities On Your Doorstep

Rhino tracking, night drives, camel walks, horse riding and star-gazing, all on the conservancy and all included.

  • Rhino
  • Camels
  • Night Drives
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Rates

What It Costs

Indicative prices per person, based on six guests sharing the house, on full board, with flights from Nairobi included. Smaller groups pay a higher rate per person. We confirm the exact figure in your written proposal.

Apr – May, Nov

Green Season

$4,200per person sharing

Green and quiet, with the lowest rates.

Jan – Mar, Jun

Shoulder

$4,900per person sharing

Bright weather and good value.

Jul – Oct, Dec

Peak Season

$5,650per person sharing

School holidays and the dry season. Book early.

Single-room supplements apply. Children travel at reduced rates, ask us. Rates may change with camp rates and fuel.

Good To Know

What Is Included, What Is Not

Included

  • Meet and greet and all airport and airstrip transfers
  • Accommodation as listed, on full board
  • House drinks, soft drinks and bottled water in camp
  • Daily game drives with a private guide in a 4x4 with a window seat for each guest
  • Return flights Nairobi (Wilson) to Laikipia
  • Exclusive use of the house, with your own chef and host
  • All park, conservancy and activity fees
  • Private bush breakfast or dinner at least once
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover (AMREF)

Not Included

  • International flights to and from East Africa
  • Visas and electronic travel authorisations
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff (about $15 per person per day)
  • Premium spirits, champagne and personal purchases
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Single-room supplement
Know Before You Go

Pack Light, Travel Smart

The small stuff that makes a big difference. Tap a topic for the details, and ask us anything we have missed.

Bush Dinners
Questions?We reply within a day, usually sooner.
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Getting There

Fly into Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta) and we meet you at arrivals. Please arrive the day before your safari if you can, so a late flight never costs you a game drive.

Baggage

Light aircraft take soft bags only, with a limit of 15 kg per person including camera gear and hand luggage. We store spare bags safely.

What To Pack

Neutral layers, a warm fleece for early drives, a sun hat, sunglasses and good binoculars. Evenings are cool and days are warm.

Health And Safety

A yellow fever certificate may be needed if you come from a risk country. Ask your doctor about malaria cover. Our guides carry first-aid kits and radios.

Visas And Entry

Most visitors need a Kenya eTA, applied for online before travel. We guide you through it. Your passport needs six months of validity and spare pages.

Tipping

Tips are a kind way to say thanks. A guide is about $15 per person per day, with a shared tip for camp staff at each camp.

Good Questions

This Safari, Answered

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