This safari and beach itinerary is a tremendous introduction to Kenya’s natural wonders starting in the spectacular uplands of northern Kenya.
SAFARI AND BEACH HOLIDAYS
Safari and beach holidays are a unique and magical combination and Kenya is one of the most idyllic locations to experience the best of both worlds. Begin your journey at our luxury tented camp Sasaab, staying in the wild and rugged Samburu. After which you will head to the awe-inspiring Aberdare National Park and Mount Kenya home to the white and black rhino.
Next, you will fly to your Masai Mara safari – Kenya’s world-famous safari destination – for an unforgettable bush experience. Then take time to relax and soak up the sun, while you spend your days lying on the beach and swimming in the Indian Ocean at glorious Kinondo Kwetu in Kenya’s South Coast. Back in Nairobi, you will stay in the elegant Giraffe Manor, home to the resident herd of giraffes who drop in to be fed by our guests.
Guide price based on two people traveling for 10 nights on a full board basis, including all internal scheduled flights and transfers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The price is correct to the best of our knowledge but is intended to be a guide price and is subject to change at the time of confirmation.
Stay at Sasaab
GETTING THERE We’ll arrange transport from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport for your one-hour flight to Samburu. You’ll be met on arrival and taken to Sasaab in time for a late lunch.
EXPERIENCE A safari in Samburu land is very different from that found in any other part of Kenya. The game viewing is also unique as you search for the Samburu Special Five – Grevy’s zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
You’ll find out about the Samburu people and their traditions on our fascinating cultural trips. Sasaab is a luxury tented camp that also offers guests a fantastic opportunity to take a camel ride through the wilderness or experience fly camping, exploring the wilderness, and sleeping under the stars. Or just relax and take full advantage of the luxurious spa.
Stay at Solio Lodge
GETTING THERE After breakfast go to Sasaab’s airstrip to take a short 20min private charter flight to Solio airstrip.
EXPERIENCE There is plenty to do at Solio Lodge including trout fishing in the Aberdare National Park and at Mount Kenya. You can also take a helicopter flight or go horse riding and discover the terrain. The Game Reserve is home to large numbers of black and white rhinoceros, giving a fantastic opportunity to see these incredible animals.
Stay at Sala’s Camp
GETTING THERE After breakfast, you’ll be driven to the nearby Nanyuki Airstrip where you will take a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara National Reserve and your Maasai Mara Lodge Sala’s Camp. Then journey by 4×4 to Sala’s Camp with a game drive en-route.
EXPERIENCE You’ll explore the famous Masai Mara National Reserve on our spectacular morning or evening game drives, allowing you to see the animals when they are most active. You can also head out into the remote corners of the Masai Mara to find the wildlife and enjoy a bush lunch en route. Back at the Camp, you can take part in activities, take local walks along the river, or relax and enjoy the view from the hammock outside your tent before sun-downers.
Stay at Kinondo Kwetu
GETTING THERE From Sala’s Camp, you will be transferred to Keekorok Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Ukunda, Diani via Wilson Airport with a packed lunch from the camp. On arrival, you’ll be met by a Kinondo Kwetu driver, who will take you on a 10-minute drive to this amazing hotel to start your beach holiday in Kenya.
EXPERIENCE This is a wonderful opportunity to unwind. Relax in the sun and swim in the Indian Ocean. Kinondo Kwetu also offers an impressive array of watersports including kite surfing, deep-sea fishing, and scuba diving, as well as land-based activities like game drives, horse riding and yoga. There are also massage and beauty treatments on offer, as well as a sauna, two swimming pools, tennis and an exercise area.
STAY AT Giraffe Manor
GETTING THERE Enjoy breakfast then head out to the nearby airstrip and fly back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. There, you will be met and driven to Giraffe Manor.
EXPERIENCE This classic ivy-clad manor house is an exceptional property in the Kenyan landscape. What makes it truly remarkable is its population of Rothschild’s giraffes that frequent the hotel to meet, greet, and be fed by guests. These giraffes are wild, making this a unique experience, unlike any other in the world.
There is also a breeding and conservation program at the Giraffe Centre located within the Manor’s grounds, which we invite you to visit. You can take some great local excursions from Giraffe Manor, including a trip to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust where you can meet orphaned elephant and rhinoceros, and the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the great Danish explorer. We also offer the chance to purchase gifts from fantastic Kenyan artists and craftsmen.
* The giraffes at Giraffe Manor are wild and therefore we cannot guarantee interaction with them at any given time.
After breakfast, we will take you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your return flight home.
Depending on the time your international flight departs Nairobi, you may wish to spend some time relaxing in the tranquil surroundings of The Retreat at Giraffe Manor, where you can enjoy a wonderful range of spa facilities and first-class hospitality.
Day rooms and day passes are available to book in advance.
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