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Kenyas Luxury Camps |
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A Luxury fly-in safari to some of Kenyas finest camps. |
Ref: KL08
10 days
from £1955 (minimum 2 passengers)
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For those of adventurous spirit but without the desire to "rough it", this safari combines stays at some of Kenyas finest camps with the thrill of sleeping under canvas and savouring the night sounds of the bush. Not only so you get to enjoy traditional safari, you also visit a chimpanzee sanctuary, night safari and ride camels. Private driver and guide make it a memorable experience for the travel enthusiast. |
Day 1 | Depart UK. | Day 2 | On arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your driver/guide to transfer you into Nairobi's Serena Hotel. Afternoon visit the famous Karen Blixen Musem and the Giraffe Center in Karen/Langata. Lovingly cared for by the National Museums of Kenya, Karen Blixen’s home is one of a number of highly interesting museums, archaeological and prehistoric sites to be found throughout Kenya. It continues to be an immensely popular attraction. Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel on HB basis. | Day 3 | After breakfast transfer to Wilson airport for your domestic flight to Nanyuki. You will be met and transferred to Sweetwaters Luxury Tented Camp, set on a 22,000-acre rhino sanctuary in The Ol Pejeta Game Ranch.
Apart from offering an excellent opportunity to get close to the endangered black rhino, Ol Pejeta is also home to the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and other savannah game. Afternoon is spent game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. | Day 4 | After breakfast you have the opportunity to visit the Chimpanzee sanctuary. Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary has set up a 200-acre chimpanzee sanctuary. A visit to the sanctuary and the 30minute boat ride (weather permitting) on the river among the chimps is a must. The aim of the project is to set up a colony where chimps can be introduced, rehabilitated and taught to fend for themselves in an area similar to their natural living conditions. Priority is given to orphaned and abused chimps. The sanctuary currently has 27 chimps, including 2 babies born in the Sanctuary.
Those interested in experiencing the bush at night have the opportunity at Ol Pejeta, as it is one of the few places in Kenya offering night game viewing. Night Game Drives is a special drive. Nocturnal animals such as aardvark, porcupine, silver backed hyena and leopard can be seen. One can go at either 1900hr - 2100hr or after dinner 2100hr - 2200hr. Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. | Day 5 | After breakfast commence your safari with a drive north to Samburu Game reserve. During your transfer you will see breathtaking views of the surrounding country. Arrive at your camp at lunchtime. After a few hours of relaxation, spend the rest of the afternoon game viewing. The area around the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River is home to the rare and beautiful species of Northern Kenya such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk gazelle and the Somali ostrich. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and the more common savannah game are also abundant here. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Intepids Club. | Day 6 | This day is spent in Samburu/Buffalo Springs with morning and afternoon game viewing. You can choose whenever you would like to go on a Camel safari in Samburu Game Reserve. The Samburu people will take you on a safari through the bush on a camel where you will be able to game view. All meals at the club. Overnight at Samburu Intrepids Club. | Day 7 | Today’s flight takes you through The Great Rift Valley, the longest rift in the crust of the earth, to the Masai Mara. You will spend two full days in this natural paradise among zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, elephant, antelope and gazelle. You will encounter prides of lion resting in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the tall grass, in wait for their next meal. There is a good chance of spotting cheetah and if you are lucky, a as well as the shy leopard. Take lunch, dinner and stay overnight at Mara Intrepids camp. | Day 8 | We go game watching before and after breakfast and again in the afternoon, with lunch and a siesta at the lodge. In the evening, it is time for a well-deserved shower and a refreshing drink before dinner. The camp, situated on the Mara Savannah offers a fantastic view of the Mara plains and you can easily observe the herds of game on the plains in front of you. All meals at the camp. Overnight at Mara Intrepids. | Day 9 | Leave the camp after breakfast and fly back to Nairobi arriving in the early afternoon. Transfer to the airport in time for your flight home. | Day 10 | Arrive UK. |
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|  Sweetwaters
This 24-000 acre reserve saddling the Equator, is situated within Ol Pejeta Ranch enjoys magnificent views across the plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, and has an abundance of wildlife and tropical vegetation. Sweetwaters is the closest reserve to Kenya's Capital Nairobi to boast all of the "Big 5" game - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo.
There are many advantages to visiting this private reserve. As it is a private reserve, guests can enjoy special activities not permitted in the Kenyan National Parks and Reserves such as game walks, night game drives, horse-back game rides and meals in the bush. The reserve boasts a plethora of wildlife - over 400 species of birds, lion, elephant, rhino and cheetah to name just a few. The night game drives, a highlight of your stay in Africa, allow frequent sightings of the elusive leopard and other nocturnal species. more >> |  Samburu Intrepid
This luxurious tented lodge offers 27 modern tents with a private view over the wildlife-rich riverbanks. The spacious tents boast the very latest in luxury camping, with soft four-poster beds, handsome mahogany closets and writing desks, and en suite bathrooms with steaming hot showers. The bathrooms also offer twin washbasins, flush toilets, and sockets for shavers and battery charging. more >> |
Departures Between | Price from | 01 Apr 05- 30 Jun 05 | *£1955 | 01 Jan 05 - 31 Mar 05
01 Sep 05 - 11 Dec 05 | *£2298 | 01 Jul 05 - 31 Aug 05 | *£2490 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Price is per person based on two sharing and includes:
· International and domestic flights and transfers
· 4* Lodges/tented camps throughout
· All Travel and game-viewing in safari minibus and 4x4, camel safari in Samburu
· Driver and Guide
· Full-board on safari, half-board in Nairobi
Not included: Drinks and personal expenditure.
This holiday is offered by and booked with Real Africa ATOL 6115.
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Kenyas Luxury Camps
A Luxury fly-in safari to some of Kenyas finest camps.
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