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- Masai Mara
- Masai Mara Conservancies
- Nairobi
- Naivasha
- Samburu National Park
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Kenya Luxury Safari
Kenya Luxury Safari
This luxury Kenya safari will take you to the most iconic safari areas in Kenya.
Spend 7 nights on safari discovering a wide variety of wildlife in Kenya’s impressive landscapes.
This exclusive itinerary includes the Chyulu Hills, Samburu National Park and the Masai Mara National Rerserve itself.
Explore the fabulous safari area at Ol Donyo Lodge and experience game drives at Larsens camp in the Samburu National Park and Bataleur camp in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
When the Wildebeest Migration rolls in (late July – early November) the game viewing becomes even better.
This itinerary is perfectly suitable for first time safari visitors, couples, honeymooners and families.
As with all of our Kenya Safari Holidays, this one can be tailor made and/or extended to suit your interests and budget, so just let us know your preferences.
Inclusions
- International flights from the UK
- Safari flights in Kenya
- 8 nights Accommodation with all meals
- All taxes and Park Fees
- Half Board accommodation at Giraffe Manor (Nairobi)
- Full Board when on safari
Accommodation
- 1 night Nairobi
- 2 nights Chyulu Hills
- 2 nights Samburu National Park
- 3 nights Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities
- Game activities on Safari
Day 1: UK to Nairobi
Overnight flight from UK to Nairobi.
Day 2: Nairobi, Kenya
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the world famous Giraffe Manor Hotel. Visit the Giraffe Centre.
Overnight at Giraffe Manor Hotel. Dinner included.
Day 3: Chyulu Hills, Kenya
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Fly to Chyulu Hills where you will stay 2 nights at the incredible Ol Donyo Lodge which lies in the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Kenya side of the border with Tanzania.
Ol Donyo Lodge offers fabulous 4WD game drives, guided bush walks, night game drives, hiking as well as horse riding safaris.
Overnight at Ol Donyo Lodge. All meals and game activities included.
Day 4: Chyulu Hills, Kenya
After breakfast, spend the day exploring the conservancy.
Overnight at Ol Donyo Lodge. All meals and game activities included.
Day 5: Samburu National Park, Kenya
After breakfast, fly back to Nairobi Wilson Airport where you will connect onto your second flight to the Samburu National Park.
On arrival, transfer to Larsens Camp, your base for the next 2 nights.
Located inside the Samburu National Park, Larsens Camp is bordered by the Uaso Nyiro River on one side. This area is surrounded by pristine nature.
Game viewing activities are primarily by custom made 4WD vehicles. Guided walks, bush breakfasts and sunset cocktails can be arranged too.
Overnight at Larsens Camp. All meals and game activities included.
Day 6: Samburu National Park, Kenya
After breakfast, spend the day exploring this beautiful area of the Samburu National Park.
Overnight at Larsens Camp. All meals and game activities included.
Day 7: Masai Mara, Kenya
After breakfast, fly to the Masai Mara where you will stay 3 nights at the delightful and highly regarded Bateleur Camp, located in the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Bateleur Camp is the flagship camp of the highly acclaimed luxurious &Beyond Camps in Kenya.
4WD game drives will allow you to explore the incredible predatory wildlife in the Masai Mara Reserve.
&Beyond's Bateleur Camp offers luxury tented suites and superb dining.
Overnight at Bateleur Camp. All meals and game activities included.
Days 8 - 9: Masai Mara, Kenya
These two days you will wake up at 6 am to enjoy a light breakfast before sunrise, before heading out on a morning safari. You will be back around 9.30 am to have a full breakfast.
Enjoy the mornings free to relax in your room or in the main lodge area.
Enjoy a safari activity in the afternoons and spot a variety of wild animals. Return to the camp just after sunset.
Overnight at Bateleur Camp. All meals and game activities included.
Day 10: Fly Kenya - UK
Fly back to Nairobi where, on arrival, you will be met by our representative and driven to the Aero Club at Wilson Airport for lunch (not included).
After lunch, drive back to the International Airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 11: Arrive in UK
Arrive back in the UK.
What Camps & Lodges do you use in Kenya?
We're careful with our choice of safari camps and lodges in Kenya but luckily there is plenty of quality choice.
Your Kenya safari accommodation options include boutique, luxury safari camps, eco-camps, permanent tented camps and mobile or adventure camps.
Safari Lodges in Kenya are generally something akin to a mid-range hotel room, with similar facilities. Many have swimming pools.
Kenya's boutique lodges and camps can be very stylish and smart in terms of design and decor, often with very spacious rooms. Some feature private plunge pools.
Safari Camps in Kenya normally consists of heavy canvas luxury tents with fixed roofs and en-suite facilities with shower and flush toilets.
Eco-camps and smaller tented camps also have insect-proof tents, with beds, bedding, en-suite bathrooms and safari showers.
The atmosphere is usually very convivial with communal dining and camp fires in the evening. The focus is on the wildlife viewing.
Camps often have 'safari showers' which are private cubicles in the tents. Water is heated by the staff who will then let you know your shower is ready and fill your bucket. You control the flow of water.
Adventure camps are much more basic, with smaller, mobile dome-tents with mattresses on the floor. There is no en-suite. It's akin to summer camping in the UK. You'll need your own sleeping bags and towels. There is some degree of 'roughing it' with the camping but otherwise the safari facilities are the same - so it's a great way to save if you're happy campers!
This particular itinerary is based on staying in luxury safari accommodation.
What about taking bags on Safari Flights?
Luggage should be kept to a minimum, especially if you will be travelling via light aircraft.
In East Africa the limit is typically 15 kg per person. This should be in soft bags as opposed to hard suit cases in order to fit in the baggage compartment on small aircraft.
On road safaris the weight and size allowance is not as important but you should still try to bring as little as possible.
What Clothing is Suitable on Safari?
For game viewing it's best to wear grey, brown, khaki or green coloured clothing so the wildlife is not alerted to your presence.
Camouflage clothing is not permitted in some countries so bear that in mind.
A complimentary laundry service is offered at many camps and lodges so bear that in mind when deciding what to take with you.
We have a more detailed 'packing suggestions' in our Travel Essentials section.
What are the Safari Vehicles like?
Various types of game drives vehicles are used for safaris in Kenya, depending on the kind of trip you have booked.
Game drives may be shared with other guests, typically up to a maximum of 6 per vehicle. There may be the option to upgrade to a private vehicle.
If you are booking a road safari in Kenya you can choose between a 6 seater safari minivan or a closed-sided 4×4 vehicle – both have pop-up roofs giving passengers great photo opportunities.
We always recommend a 4×4 safari vehicle for a Kenya safari.
What is a Typical Day on Safari?
Each camp and lodge varies with its exact schedule, but generally safaris follow a typical pattern with two main activities each day.
Activities are mainly game drives and guided walks, but in some locations can include game viewing from a river.
The morning may begin with a hot drink and light snack before the first drive / activity which starts at or just after sunrise.
There are great opportunities to see wildlife at this time since it is still fairly cool and animals are most active.
The morning activity usually ends by late morning with guests returning to the camp for breakfast or brunch.
There's usually time just to relax during midday when the animals are inactive and seeking shelter in the shade.
The second main activity will follow afternoon tea in the late afternoon and perhaps end at a scenic point to view the sunset.
Some camps offer night drives after this. You'll return to the camp or lodge for drinks and dinner afterwards.
What's the Food Like on Safari?
The food available at most camps and lodges is of good quality and with an international style.
Breakfasts include cereals, fruit, cold meats, eggs, bacon, sausages etc and fresh bread.
Lunches and dinners may include soups, salads, cold meats, pasta, meat & fish dishes and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Larger lodges tend to offer a buffet selection. Smaller camps have a more personal service with guests dining together communally.
Some properties can offer bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners for an experience of dining in the wild.
Bottled water is always available.
Do we Need to Tip?
Tipping at the safari camps is entirely at your discretion but as a guideline if you wish to give a gratuity then most guests give a tip on the last day in each camp equating to around US$5 to $10 per guest per full day to the Driver-Guide (who will share this with the spotter if they are a 2 person crew).
In addition, around US$5 to $10 per guest per night into the staff tip box for the rest of the staff is usually appropriate.
Which Airlines do you use for your Kenya Holidays?
We work with all the major airlines flying to the Kenya.
Typically for Kenya we will use Kenya Airways or British Airways for direct flights.
There are currently daily flights from Heathrow to Nairobi, departing in the morning and arriving the same day late in the evening.
The Kenya Airways flights are also direct but offer an overnight option meaning you'll arrive in the morning in time to connect with a safari flight.
The flying time for direct flights is about 8.5 hours.
We also commonly use Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha and Etihad via Abu Dhabi. These all allow stopover options in the Arabian Gulf to create a multi-centre holiday.
Regional connections from across the UK are available.
What about Safari Flights in Kenya?
Safari flights in Kenya operate from Nairobi Wilson Airport.
We usually use Safari Airlink who are Kenya's premier safari flight operator, flying to most safari destinations as well as Zanzibar, using Dash 8 and Cessna Caravan aircraft.
The Cessna's are the workhorses of safari flights and have large windows and overhead wings, meaning better views on your flight.
Luggage should be kept to a minimum on safari flights.
For safari flights in Kenya, the limit is typically 15 kg per person. This should be in soft bags as opposed to hard suit cases in order to fit in the baggage compartment on small aircraft.
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
If you're travelling on British Passports, a visa is required for stays of up to a month.
These can be obtained on arrival but to avoid queuing at the airport on arrival it's better to organise these in advance.
Please always check visa requirements as they can change at any time.
When is the best time to visit Kenya?
January to March is usually hot and dry and great for wildlife viewing. Conditions can often be dry and dusty at this time of year and animals often congregate near water-holes, meaning excellent wildlife viewing.
April to May can be wet and muddy and this is the period of the 'long rains'. Many safari camps close during May when the long rains are at their height, as the tracks and roads get muddy and it may not be possible for the camp vehicles to take visitors on game drives.
June is usually green and lush after the rain. Many animals have their young at this time of year, to coincide with the better grazing from new grass following the rains.
July to August is cooler and good for the migration in the Masai Mara. July to September is when the great wildebeest migration moves into the Masai Mara. July to September is a busy time for safaris in Kenya.
September to October offers good weather and wildlife viewing in Kenya.
November and December sees the advent of the so-called 'short rains'.
Bear in mind that weather patterns vary and when rainfall in Kenya occurs, it often happens at night or early in the morning.
Ensure you bring some additional warm clothing for chilly early morning or evening game drives in Kenya.
Although Kenya is on the equator, you may be surprised at how cold it can get at night and in the early morning, especially in the higher locations!
How long have you been organising holidays to Kenya?
We've been organising safari and beach holidays to Kenya since 2009.
We use a very reliable local partner in Kenya for all of our Kenya Safaris, transfers and other arrangements.
We keep up to date with developments in Kenya with regular visits and through our local contacts.
Nairobi Accommodation:
Giraffe Manor Hotel
Chyulu Hills Accommodation:
Ol Donyo Lodge
Samburu National Park Accommodation:
Larsens Camp
Masai Mara Accommodation:
Bateleur Camp
8 nights Kenya Luxury Safari - Deluxe:
- Price from £6,750pp
This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.
Prices will vary according to choice of hotel and seasonal airfare and hotel surcharges. Please ask us for any current special offers.
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All of our Kenya Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.
Call us now to speak to a Kenya holiday expert about your Kenya holiday.
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