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Visit some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa and learn how geolocical processes and human activity have helped shape this fascinating country. Highlights are the Crater Lake, Crescent Island sanctuaries and Hell’s Gate National Park. The Masai Mara not only has excellent game viewing but a visit to a Masai village and a walk guided by Masai Morans will highlight the conflicts between man and wildlife and how conservation measures are not viewed equally in the struggle for survival on the Plains. Nairobi has museums and sites that will show you the fragile balance that exists in the many ecosystems, from Daphne Sheldrake's Elephant Orphanage to the colonial elegance of Karen Blixen's House. Kenya is a country where the balance of life depends on the human inhabitants living in harmony with the animal inhabitants and finding common grounds for survival.
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Includes:
- Return flights inclusive of tax
- Destination airport transfer
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Full guided Safari Programme as shown in the itinerary
- All park and entrance fees
- Flying Doctors evacuation cover
- comprehensive medical and travel insurance
- FREE staff place ration 1:10
- Itinerary planning service
- Detailed info pack
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationCrescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary is in the submerged rim of an immerged volcanic crater forming a bay which is the deepest point of the lake; the Crescent Island is a preserved sanctuary of wildlife where you will wander among tiny herds of mammals. A peaceful experience with Giraffe, antelope, gazelle, eland, zebra and lot of birds.
Hell's Gate National Park
Hell’s Gate National Park covers an area of 68.25 square km and is situated in the environs of Lake Naivasha about 90 km from Nairobi. It is characterised by diverse topography and geological scenery. You trek on foot through the park and along it’s spectacular gorges and have the chance to see wildlife up close including eland, buffalo, lion, giraffe, zebra, leopard, impala, Grant’s and Thomson’s...
Crater Lake Game Sanctuary
Surrounding a beautiful volcanic Crater Lake, on the western side of Lake Naivasha and north of the village of Kongoni, is the small Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, with many trails including one for hikers along the steep but diminutive crater rim. Besides the impressive 150 bird species recorded here, giraffes, zebras and other plains wildlife are also regular residents. While walking, remember that...
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Maasai Mara NP named for the traditional inhabitants of the area is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife mor...
Kiambethu Tea farm
Situated 40 minutes outside Nairobi at an altitude of 7200feet (2200m) in a truly magnificent garden with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ngong Hills lies Kiambethu, a farmhouse to four generations of the first family to plant and make tea in Kenya. Guests are served a pre-lunch drink and learn the processes of tea making before enjoying a sumptuous lunch. Guests can visit the tea fields and wa...
Karen Blixen Museum
Built in 1912 the Karen Blixen Museum was once the centre piece of a farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills owned by Danish author Karen and her Swedish husband Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke, who bought the house in 1917. It became the farm house for their 4500 acre farm, of which 600 acres was used for coffee farming. Following their divorce and financial difficulties Karen finally left in 1931 and r...
Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre at Giraffe Manor was set up by the African Fund for Endangered wildlife as a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. It has now evolved to operate conservation and educational programmes for Kenyan school children. There is a 1.5km nature trail meandering through native forests where a variety of birds and wildlife such as warthogs may be seen. Visitors have an op...
Daphne Sheldrake Elephant orphanage
Located in Nairobi Game Park, Daphne Sheldrake’s Elephant orphanage was originally started by the famous naturalist David Sheldrake and taken over by his wife, Daphne, after his death in 1977, to rescue and hand-rear orphaned elephants. This is a wonderful way to get close to these beautiful animals whilst learning about the important conservation efforts taking place every day. Here African eleph...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fly UK to Kenya | ||
| Day 2 | Arrive Nairobi. Meet your guide on arrival. Depart Nairobi | Arrive in the Rift Valley. Afternoon walk walk around Crescent Island, Lake Naivasha | Evening at leisure |
| Day 3 | Breakfast then transfer to the Hells Gate National Park. Morning walk is done on typical flat African savanah. | Afternoon walk takes you to Hells Gate Gorge | Evening at leisure |
| Day 4 | Breakfast. Transfer to Crater Lake Game Sanctuary. Today will be spent walking in the Park, from the top of the crater to the floor where you will see magnificent views of the Lake as well as wildlife such as Giraffe, Colobus monkeys and gazelles | Evening at leisure | |
| Day 5 | Breakfast. Today you will transfer to the best known of Kenya's National Reserves, the Masai Mara. | Arrive Masai Mara with time for an afternoon game drive | Evening at leisure |
| Day 6 | Today will be a typical safari day. Starting with a morning game drive and returning to the lodge for breakfast. During the day you will have time to visit a local Masai Village and learn of their culture. An afternoon game drive will be followed by dinner at the lodge | ||
| Day 7 | Game drive and breakfast. Depart Masai Mara. | Travel to Nairobi with a lunch stop at Kathmandu Tea Plantation. Arrive at acommodation for afternoon activities | Evening at leisure |
| Day 8 | Breakfast. Today visit the Daphne Sheldrake Elephant orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Manor as you take a full day excursion in and around Nairobi | Evening at leisure or local restaurant | |
| Day 9 | Breakfast. Transfer to airport | Fly back to the UK | |
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Marina Resort
The Marina Resort boasts green lawns shaded by mature acacias and spreading fever trees that stretch down to the lake's shore. This is a very simple lodge, offering rooms and tent pitches.
The lake is home to a wide variety of water and woodland birds and the lodge offers easy access to Hell's Gate National Park and Crescent Island where game viewing walks are recommended.
The lake is home to a wide variety of water and woodland birds and the lodge offers easy access to Hell's Gate National Park and Crescent Island where game viewing walks are recommended.
Riverside Camp
Riverside camp is Masai owned and managed under Kipeen and Everlyne Saiyalel. Kipeen is the ex chief of the purko masai and Everlyne is the daughter of the now deceased paramount chief Lorionka ole Ntutu, together with their children you have a unique opportunity to learn more about Maa hierarchy and culture.
This campsite has good facilities while they also offer simple bandas, which provide shelter for the tentless. There is a bar and meals can be arranged at the camp.
This campsite has good facilities while they also offer simple bandas, which provide shelter for the tentless. There is a bar and meals can be arranged at the camp.
Swara Plains Acacia Camp
Swara Plains Acacia Camp has rustic but comfortable accommodation. There are 13 cozy little bandas each having their own en-suite bathroom. The main mess area is open with views of the garden.
As well as the comfortable accommodation there is good home cooking available at the camp. Evening game drives, cycling and fishing in many of the seasonal dams are some of the activities in the conservancy.
As well as the comfortable accommodation there is good home cooking available at the camp. Evening game drives, cycling and fishing in many of the seasonal dams are some of the activities in the conservancy.
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
‘Enchoro’ is a Maasai word meaning “Natural Spring Water”.
Enchoro Wildlife camp in the Masai Mara is the perfect place being the closest camp site to the main entrance gate of Oloolaimutia in Mara National Game Reserve.
All rooms in our tented camps have scenic views over the Mara with a sit for hour’s veranda with outside chairs.
Each of the accommodation options offers high standards of service.
Enchoro Wildlife camp in the Masai Mara is the perfect place being the closest camp site to the main entrance gate of Oloolaimutia in Mara National Game Reserve.
All rooms in our tented camps have scenic views over the Mara with a sit for hour’s veranda with outside chairs.
Each of the accommodation options offers high standards of service.
