Fly-in safari and picture postcard beaches in Kenya
Trip Overview
Travel Route: Nairobi – Amboseli (2) – Samburu (3) – Masai Mara (3) – South Coast (4) –Nairobi or Mombasa
13 Days, 12 Nights
Experience part of the big five at the Amboseli and enjoy the iconic images of elephants against the majestic backdrop of Kilimanjaro, then go on to the unusual wildlife in the arid northern park of Samburu before discovering the Masai Mara's incredible wildlife and open savannah landscapes. Summarize your journey at one of the endless white sandy beaches on the Kenyan coast where you can relax by the turquoise Indian Ocean.
Ideal For:
- Amazing wildlife
- Stunning scenery
- Beautiful Beaches
- Diverse wildlife
Highlights:
- Amazing wildlife in Amboseli, Samburu & the Masai Mara
- From July to October, the great migration in the Masai Mara
- Beautiful & quiet beaches on the Kenya South Coast
- Stunning view of the Kilimanjaro from Amboseli
Cost per Person:
in USD, excluding international flights.
$5520
(For Option 1 hotels)
$7420
(For Option 2 hotels)
The price quoted above is an approximate price per person on a twin-sharing basis in the high season (July-Oct). Prices vary according to number of guests travelling, selected accommodation and season
Travel Insurance is not included in the cost.
Services Included:
Fullboard accommodation for 8 nights on safari, Bed & Breakfast & Halfboad at the Coast, game drives in Amboseli, Samburu & Masai Mara, bushwalks in Amboseli, Top quality 4x4 safari vehicle and qualified English-speaking driver guide, All national park and conservation fees, All flights and transfers in Kenya, Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover, 24-hour point of contact in Kenya.
Itinerary Detail
Amboseli (2 nights)
Days 1-2
Transfer to airport (20-30 minutes) | Flight to Amboseli (40 minutes) | Transfer to camp.
The name Amboseli is derived from the Maasai word 'em-posel' for the salty dust found on the seasonally flooded Amboseli "lake" when it rains. Amboseli's swamps, plains, woodlands and bush country support a diversity of wildlife ranging from the minute and rare spectacled elephant shrew to the huge bulk of the African Elephant, the Gerenuk and the Fringe-eared Oryx. The swamps and lakes are also home to over 400 bird species
making the park a paradise for bird watchers. In addition to game drives, you can enjoy beautiful early morning or late afternoon bush walks with clear views of Kilimanjaro.
Activities:
Guided bush walks and game drives in Amboseli National Park.
Hotel Option 1
Porini Camp
(Classic Tent)
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, soft drinks, beer, house wine, gin & tonic, mineral water, night game drives and visit to Maasai Village
Hotel Option 2
Tortilis Camp
(Classic Tent)
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, soft drinks, beer, Local spirits, house wine, Laundry
Samburu (3 nights)
Days 3-5
Transfer to airstrip (20-30 minutes) | Flight to Nairobi (40 minutes) | Flight to Samburu (1.5 hours) | Transfer to Camp (20-30 minutes).
A place of endless skies, dust-red plains and palm-fringed rivers, Samburu National Reserves lies on the fringes of the vast, arid desert, once known as the Northern Frontier District. It is a great place to see large herds of elephant, who roam the hills during the day before returning to bathe on the banks of the river in the evening. Samburu National Park also provides one of the few sanctuaries in Kenya for the endangered Grevy's zebra and the rare
Beisa oryx. Enjoy wonderful game drives and, outside the national park, also walking safaris and visits to remote villages of the Samburu tribesmen.
Activities:
Game drives in Samburu Game Reserve.
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel Option 2
Saruni Samburu
(Standard Villa)
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, soft drinks, beer & house wines, non-luxury spirits, one complimentary massage per cottage, village visit, night game drives
Masai Mara (3 nights)
Days 6-8
Transfer to airstrip (1 hour) | Flight to Masai Mara (1.5 hours) | Transfer to camp.
The Masai Mara fulfils the dreams of any visitor searching for an amazing safari experience. The iconic African landscapes, endless seas of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees, are home to cheetah, leopard, large prides of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species.
Wildlife viewing in the Mara is fantastic all year round, and, from August to October it
is the site of one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on earth - the annual migration of close to two million wildebeests and zebras, crossings the crocodile-infested Mara river.
While you will see most animals on game drives, the conservation areas surrounding the Masai Mara also offer the opportunity for beautiful bush walks and visits to a Maasai village and to colourful local markets.
Activities:
Game drives in Masai Mara
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinks (soft drinks, local beers & house wines)
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, laundry, soft drinks, beer & house wines, night game drives, guided walks
South Coast (4 nights)
Days 9-12
Transfer to airstrip (10-30 minutes) | Flight to Diani (1 hour) | Transfer to hotel (1 hour).
The South Coast - comprising Diani Beach, Gallu Beach, Tiwi Beach and Msambweni lies a few kilometres south of Mombasa city and has often been described as one of the most beautiful beaches in the World – over 30 km of brilliant white sand along the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. This tropical paradise, with endless stretches of wide sandy beaches lined with coconut palms and lapped by the warm turquoise blue
waters of the Indian ocean. This is a Mecca for sun worshippers and snorkelers alike as the reefs are alive with colourful fish.
Hotel Option 1
Asha Cottages
(Standard Room)
Included:
Bed and breakfast
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Mombasa (0 nights)
Days 13
Transfer from South Coast to Mombasa airport (1 hour) | Departure from Mombasa OR Flight to Nairobi | International departure.
Enjoy your final day on the beach before you fly back to Nairobi for your return journey home.
What our Travel Consultant says:
Tristan Harcourt
Travel Consultant
Tristan@enchanting-travels.com
Experience part of the big five at the Amboseli and enjoy the iconic images of elephants against the majestic backdrop of Kilimanjaro, then go on to the unusual
wildlife in the arid northern park of Samburu before discovering the Masai Mara's incredible wildlife and open savannah landscapes. Summarize your journey at one of the endless white sandy beaches on the Kenyan coast where you can relax by the turquoise Indian Ocean.
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