Lakes, Mara & Amboseli

Mighty Giants - Kilimanjaro, Elephant & Lions

We begin this adventure with the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, its savannah plains home to endless flora and fauna, forming one of the most extensive eco-systems in East Africa - spreading over into neighbouring Tanzania's Serengeti. It is famous for its 'Big Cats' and the 'Big Five' (lion, rhino, cheetah, elephant and African buffalo). But for us it is a mixture of the landscape, wildlife with millions of eco-systems interconnected. One of our major priorities is to ensure your experience is away from crowds as possible.

Onwards to Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru. The all encompassing shores of most of Kenya's lakes are teeming with birdlife (both residential and migratory). They dart into the clear waters for fish or perch high on outstretched trees, patiently watching and waiting. Their beautiful singing is a stark contrast to giant hippo's snorting loudly through massive nostrils, when not wallowing or quietly piercing the water's surface with their twitching ears and red eyes. Water is life and this is the perfect place to watch a multitude of species sharing the same space. A fitting example of nature's flawless jigsaw puzzle.

Africa's highest mountain - snow peaked Kilimanjaro, looms above Amboseli (affectionately known as 'Ambo'). It is home to some of the continents largest elephants that, for eons have paved routes from the cool marshes surrounding Ambo's dusty terrain up into the forested sanctums of Kilimanjaro close by in neighbouring Tanzania.

OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARY - Tailored to suite you

DAY 1: Nairobi

On Landing in Nairobi, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport your Driver and Safari Guide will greet you.
Dinner and overnight at Hemingways Hotel (or an equivalent property) and enjoy a good night's sleep in comfort.

Accommodation - Half Board

DAY 2: Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve

After Breakfast there will be a briefing from your Safari Guide at the Hotel before departing for the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve in your exclusive 4x4 vehicle.
Once in the Reserve, enjoy a game drive en route to the your Permanent Luxury Tented Camp.
Settle into your rooms, take in the view and join your guide for lunch.
The afternoon game drive starts approximately 15:00hrs as the temperature cool. The Game Drive's finale is sundowners at a tranquil spot in the bush.
Dinner in camp after which enjoy the camp's fire and refreshments while your Safari Guide briefs you about the following day, answers any questions you may have and undoubtedly share some exciting safari stories with you. If couples wish to eat alone this can be arranged.

Accommodation – Elewana Sand River Masai Mara or Elephant Pepper at Mara North Conservancy - Full Board

DAY 3: Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning breakfast in camp before an exhilarating game drive.
After lunch, relax in camp.
Late afternoon is another game drive with sundowners in a tranquil spot in the bush.
Dinner in camp before retiring for the day.

Accommodation – Elewana Sand River Masai Mara or Elephant Pepper at Mara North Conservancy.

DAY 4: Masai Mara

After a leisurely breakfast enjoy your morning game drive. For those who have opted for a Hot Air Balloon Safari you will have an earlier start to the balloon launch site. After landing in the midst of the savannah, enjoy a champagne breakfast at your landing site, completing your unique experience. Followed with a short game drive en route back to the camp.
Then we all join up for a special picnic hamper lunch served in the bush, with a full afternoon game drive.
Sundowners & dinner under the stars in camp

Accommodation – Elewana Sand River Masai Mara or Elephant Pepper at Mara North Conservancy.

DAY 5: Leave Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha

Breakfast at camp before a game drive exiting the reserve, heading to Lake Naivasha.
Lunch at our chosen lodge at Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary.
Relax until your mid afternoon game drive exploring the immediate surroundings.
Sundowners, dinner and over night at the lodge.

Accommodation – Mara/Chui Lodge Naivasha - Full Board

DAY 6: Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

Breakfast at the lodge
Embark on a boat trip, in addition to a nature walk on Crescent Island
Lunch back at the lodge and a relaxing afternoon enjoying the view.
Sundowners, dinner and over night at the lodge.

Accommodation – Chui Lodge Naivasha Full Board

DAY 7: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli

Breakfast at Crescent Island before heading off for Amboseli National Park.
Arriving at Amboseli (affectionally called 'Ambo' enjoy a game drive en route to Tortilis Camp.
Check-in and relax before lunch.
As the sun cools, set off for your first afternoon game drive. Chances are you will see families of elephants gathering at the swamps. Kilimanjaro usually peeks out from behind the high altitude clouds late afternoon (and early mornings).
Dinner in this gorgeous, permanent, Luxury Tented Camp

Accommodation – Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli - Full Board

DAY 8: Amboseli National Park

Breakfast in camp before your morning game drive. 'Early birds' may catch 'Kili' towering above in neighbouring Tanzania. Elephants may be on the move towards the swamps cool waters and its juicy aquatic vegetation.
Return to camp, relax and take in the magnificent views before lunch.
Afternoon game drive as the sun cools when wildlife becomes more active.
Return to your Luxury Tented Camp for sundowners and dinner.

Accommodation – Elewana Amboseli Tortilis Permanent Camp - Full Board

DAY 9: Amboseli - Nairobi

After Breakfast enjoy a game drive whilst exiting the park.
Continue on to Nairobi where a Day Room can be arranged for you to relax prior to your International flight.
A private taxi will be arranged to transfer you safely to Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation is in 4 or 5 star Safari Lodge or Permanent Luxury Tented Camps. Both styles provide high standards, with beautiful decor and designed for comfort - ideally situated, providing you with outstanding views of your surroundings.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

MAASAI MARA:

The Mara offers Balloon Safaris in the early morning, including breakfast with champagne at the location of the balloon landing - followed by a game drive en-route back to your permanent

tented camp or lodge.

KENYA LAKES:

We have chosen two lakes.

NAIVASHA:

Crescent Island offers boat trips, highlighting the Lake's abundant ecosystem including large family herds (pods) of Hippos and rich with abundant species of birds, as well as Colobus Monkeys along the shores tree canopies.

LAKE NAKURU:

Offers a secondary chance to search for Black Rhino. There is a small population of Black rhino still in Lake Nakuru National Park. Endangered and protected by law, Black rhino (the only indigenous rhino in Kenya) are considered the most aggressive of this species. White rhino have also been introduced. Bird life is abundant including flocks of Flamingo. Tree-climbing lions have been sighted in the the forested area below Flamingo Hill, but you really have to look.

NATURE WALKS:

Nature walks are available at properties located in sanctuaries or dedicated conservation areas outside of Kenya's National Parks.

COASTAL EXTENSIONS:

Many extent their safaris to relax along the Kenya coast.

Snorkel among Kenya's vibrant coral world, alive with multicoloured petite fish. For the more adventurous there is scuba diving available, either within Kenya's shallow waters protected by a natural coral divide, or beyond, in a world teeming with even more remarkable sea life.

Depending on where you chose to stay, water-skiing, dolphin excursions, sand islands, paragliding and dhow tours on ageless Arabic boats still made and used to this day.

For those of you who wish to keep your feet dry enjoy a glass bottom boat outing to see Kenya's water-world below.

There are plenty more options including nature walks, bird watching and historical tours, depending on which part of the coast you choose.

No stay at the coast is complete without tasting Kenya’s wide range of seafood delicacies including Tuna fish steaks, Red Snapper, crab, lobster, prawns, calamari, or oysters - to mention but a few. All harmonised with delicious local sauces or condiments.

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Our Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Safari

Mighty Giants - Kilimanjaro, Elephant & Lions

OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARY - Tailored to suite you

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Safari

Mighty Giants - Kilimanjaro, Elephant & Lions

OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARY - Tailored to suite you

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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