Kenya Scenic Explorer 9 nights from £6,600 per person
ABOUT THIS ITINERARY
Explore some of Kenya’s lesser known corners in the comfort of a luxury vehicle. This unique, private guided tour reveals untouched regions and unique wildlife.
This is a good option for both couples and families, and a beach extension can easily be added.
Price Includes
International flights
Private transfers
Domestic flights or helicopter
Activities and tours as mentioned
All accommodation or similar
24/7 support while you're away
UK airport transfers (conditions apply)
DAY 1-2
CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and driven to Chyulu Hills.
Enjoy your first game drive in the lodge’s open 4WD vehicles, or enjoy one of these tailor-made adventures: escorted game walks; forest walks; bird watching; bush meals or picnics; Maasai cultural village visit; horse-back riding; kids safari; a visit to the conservancy programmes.
Head out for a day visit to Tsavo West National Park with a packed picnic lunch.
In the diverse ecosystems of Tsavo West, you can see herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and the occasional leopard. The verdant Mzima Springs, fed by underground water arising from the Chyulu Hills, is a good place to watch hippos in their natural environment.
Accommodation: Campi ya Kanzi
DAY 3-4
LAKE ELEMNTEITA
Fly to Nairobi and arrival at Wilson Airport, you will be met and taken on a half-day tour of Nairobi. Sights include a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (the elephant orphanage); the Giraffe Centre; and the Karen Blixen Museum. Enjoy lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens Restaurant.
You will then depart for Lake Elementaita and enjoy a late afternoon game drive in Soysambu Conservancy.
Take a short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive in a safari vehicle, arriving back at camp by late morning.
This afternoon, enjoy one (or more) of the various activities on offer, including: guided bird walks with the resident naturalist; a game drive in Soysambu Conservancy; sundowners; and a night game drive.
Accommodation: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
DAY 5-6
LEWA CONSERVANCY
Today you will be transferred to Laikipia, and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
This afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this 93,000 acre conservancy, with views of Mount Kenya in the east. Look out for lions, buffalo and rhino, as well as less common wildlife such as reticulated giraffes, gerenuk antelopes and rare Grevy zebra.
Enjoy your time here on game drives or simply relaxing back at the camp.
Accommodation: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp
DAY 7-9
MASAI MARA
On arrival at the Masai Mara National Reserve, you will be met and transferred to your safari camp, within its own private conservancy, adjacent to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara is perhaps one of Africa’s most diverse and spectacular ecosystems and affords some of the best game viewing opportunities in the world.
In the afternoon, head out for a game drive, returning in time for dinner.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in both the reserve and the private conservancy.
An early morning hot-air balloon excursion with champagne breakfast upon landing is a fantastic addition to any safari (optional extra; weather dependent).
Various other activities are available at the camp, including: shared day and night drives in the camp’s safari vehicles; bush walks/bush runs; canvas bush baths, and a kid’s entertainment programme.
Accommodation: Cottar's 1920s Camp
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