Ol Lolokwe & Naitodo – A VIP Aerial Safari
| Duration: | 4-5 hours (2.5 hours flight time) |
| Group Size: | Max 5 guests |
| Best Time: | 06:30-11:00 (optimal wildlife & light conditions) |
Itinerary Highlights
| 06:30 : Departure from your Samburu lodge 07:00 : Takeoff in luxury Eurocopter EC130 Scenic Flight Over Samburu: ✓ Follow the Ewaso Nyiro River’s lifeline ✓ Spot elephant herds & rare species (Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk) ✓ Aerial views of traditional manyattas (Samburu villages) Ol Lolokwe Summit Experience (45 mins): ✓ Land on sacred 2,100m flat-topped massif ✓ Guided nature walk through mist forest ✓ See ancient cycads & Rüppell’s vulture colony Naitodo Granite Outcrop (45 mins): **Naitodo Granite Outcrop (45 mins):** ✓ 360° panoramic views of Northern Kenya ✓ Champagne breakfast at Attenborough-filmed site ✓ Photography session (bring long lenses) 10:30 : Return flight via alternative route 11:00 : Arrival back at lodge |
Pricing Breakdown
Base Charter:
– $6,960 (NETT) / $7,540 (GROSS) for 2.5 hours
Additional Fees:
✓ $35 pp Namanyuk conservation fee
✓ $100 helicopter landing fee at Naitodo
Total for 2 Guests: ~$7,670 GROSS
What Makes This Unique
1. Sacred Landscape Access
- Only operator with landing rights at Ol Lolokwe
- Visit Attenborough-filmed Naitodo viewpoint
2. Ecological Significance
- Kenya’s largest Rüppell’s vulture nesting site
- Ancient cycads dating back to dinosaur era
3. Cultural Connection
- Samburu guides share creation myths
- Direct tourism benefits to local communities
“The helicopter circled Ol Lolokwe’s misty summit like a vulture – then landed us in another world. Our Samburu guide’s stories made the stones speak.”
The Van Damme Family, Belgium
Pro Tips:
- Best photography: Morning light on granite outcrops
- Combine with Samburu warrior training experience
- Light hiking shoes recommended for summit walks
- Limited to 5 pax for optimal experience
(Minimum 2 guests required. Carbon-offset flights available.)
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