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The Kenyan Vintage (7 Days and 6 Nights) From £ 3,136.00pp

Exploring the vast plains of Masai Mara, the glistening pink waters of Lake Nakuru, and the lush swamps of Amboseli, this safari encompasses three of Kenya's most captivating landscapes. It presents an excellent chance to encounter the Big-5 wildlife and to capture a wide variety of scenery. Offering weekly departures and the option to stay in either tented camps or permanent lodges, this scheduled small-group expedition is confirmed with a minimum requirement of 2 clients. Pick up Point: Nairobi Airport Drop off Point: Hotel/airport Start, day 1: Arrival Safari Briefing, day 2: 0700hrs approx. Departs on day 2: 0730hrs approx. Returns on day 7: 1330hrs approx. (flights to be booked 1600hrs onwards)

Day 1

Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to their hotel where they will spend the night on a bed and breakfast basis (Check in time 14:00). Depending on time of arrival clients may choose to add an optional excursion.

Day 2

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, approx. 07:30, you travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way, spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch, set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight Mara camp or lodge. Drive time approx: 3-5.5 hours dependent on accommodation.

Day 3

Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets for your dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday. Once in the park/conservancy, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe ‘Dinner and overnight Lake Nakuru or Elementaita. Drive time approx: 3-5 hours, dependent on accommodation.

Day 5

Following an early breakfast, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch depending on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight Camp or lodge on a full board basis. Drive time approx: 7 hours, dependent on accommodation.

Day 6

Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight Camp or lodge on a full board basis.

Day 7

Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never-ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya’s bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city center or at the airport for ongoing travel arrangements. Drive time approx: 4 hours.

Exclusive
  • Welcoming and reception services.
  • Shared airport arrival transfers in a safari minibus or mini coach.
  • All transportation and safari game drives will be conducted in a 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, accommodating a maximum of 6 passengers. Your driver-guide will be proficient in English and may also speak French, German, Italian, or Spanish (shared basis).
  • Guaranteed window seats for optimal wildlife viewing.
  • Meals and accommodations as outlined in the itinerary.
  • All park entrance fees and government taxes.
  • Complimentary filtered water available in the vehicles, with clients encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles.
Exclusive
  • Visa fees.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Beverages.
  • Additional activities not specified in the package.
  • Seasonal supplements.
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