DAY 1: EKA HOTEL, NAIROBI

Nairobi

Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place, and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum,Giraffe Centre and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the Elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ex – International flight, you will clear with customs and immigration procedures. You will then be met by our AMA Safaris representative outside the arrivals hall for transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Eka Hotel – BB

Overnight: Eka Hotel           

Welcome to Eka, a contemporary style hotel that provides all the comfort, convenience and efficiency to the discerning traveller. Ideally located along Mombasa road in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya, Eka Hotel has five meeting rooms designed to suit every occasion, complimented with stylish accommodation offering the best choice venue for your Business and Leisure stay.
The hotel is situated with convenient access to all the city’s tourist attractions such as; Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen Museum, National Museum, Bomas of Kenya and The Giraffe Center among others. In addition, there is easy access to all key Government offices, corporate firms, diplomatic missions and industries. It also has easy reach to the city’s main attractions, eateries and entertainment venues.

The hotel has 167 rooms offering superior rooms, executive suites and special needs rooms. Each Eka Hotel room is air-conditioned and equipped with:
– A flat – screen TV with satellite connection,
– Direct –dial international telephone
– Complimentary Wi-Fi access,
– Mini-bar
– Electronic personal safety deposit box
– Tea-and-coffee-making facility
– Hair dryers
– Iron and Ironing boards are available on request.

Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, coffee shop, bar, gym, swimming pool, wellness centre, lush gardens and meeting & events facilities.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

DAY 2: GIRAFFE MANOR, NAIROBI

Nairobi

As previously described

Day Itinerary

1000hrs: Pick up from Eka hotel for transfer to Giraffe Manor in time for check in at 1100hrs. Meals and overnight at Giraffe Manor – LDBB

Transfers

Overnight: Giraffe Manor   

Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. This elegant, personally hosted hotel is famous for its herd of resident Rothschild’s giraffe who visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat. With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces, and delightful courtyards, Giraffe Manor offers a rich blend of comfortable accommodation and highly trained and friendly staff. It is the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing a giraffe over the breakfast table or at the front door.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3: SALA’S CAMP, MASAI MARA

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomizes Africa for many, then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, you will be picked up by a Giraffe Manor driver guide at 0800hrs and transferred to Wilson airport for your scheduled Safarilink flight to Masai Mara Reserve. The flight departs at 1000hrs and arrives in Masai Mara at approximately 1100hrs. You will be met on arrival by the camp drive guide. After introductions, you will be transferred to your camp for check-in and lunch. Afternoon enjoy a shared game drive. Meals and overnight at Sala’s Camp – LDBB

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Overnight: Sala’s Camp       

Sala’s Camp is a tented camp that combines tradition with comfort and it’s a model of understated, intimate luxury. Situated in the southern, wilder corner of Kenya’s mighty Masai Mara Game reserve close to the confluence of the Sand and Keekerok Rivers – an idyllic geographical feature that attracts teeming wildlife. Sala’s Camp location is a big draw, close to Tanzania with wonderful views of the Serengeti National Park, it is one of the first camps in the Mara to witness the legendary annual migration of wildebeest, which thunders by from June to September each year. Sala’s Camp also offers the best of the Masai Mara’s wildlife and birdlife year round. Sala’s Camp first hosted guests in 2004, it has become renowned for combining an authentic safari experience with hospitality and fine dining. Sala’s Camp is owned and operated by The Safari Collection, and can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

DAY 4: SALA’S CAMP, MASAI MARA

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, spend the day enjoying morning and afternoon shared game drives in Masai Mara.

Meals and overnight at Sala’s Camp – LDBB

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

DAY 5: SALA’S CAMP, MASAI MARA

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, spend the day enjoying morning and afternoon shared game drives in Masai Mara.

Meals and overnight at Sala’s Camp – LDBB

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

DAY 6 – 13: HOTEL RIU PALACE ZANZIBAR, NUNGWI

Nungwi

Once little more than a ramshackle fishing village, Nungwi has been transformed into one of Unguja island’s busiest beach destinations and its second most populated village after its capital, Stone Town.

Situated at the island’s northernmost tip, Nungwi is blessed with some of Zanzibar’s most idyllic swimming beaches as the water surrounding this section of the island is fairly deep and mostly unaffected by the change of tides.

The village is also renowned as a party hotspot with plenty of boisterous nightlife and a thriving social scene hosted by the village’s slew of hotels, bars, shops and restaurants. Spend your days lazing on the spectacular beaches, floating in the idyllic turquoise waters or indulging in a massage. Then, as the sun sets, join the revelers as the town comes alive, cocktails flow freely and the beach bonfires begin to blaze. Daily itineraries tend to be gloriously simple: sunbathe, swim, party, and repeat!

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your scheduled Safarilink flight to depart at 1100hrs to arrive in Nairobi at 1220hrs. You will be met on arrival at Wilson Airport and transferred to Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. Thereafter, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your PW 712 flight departing at 1905hrs to Zanzibar.

On arrival in Zanzibar at approximately 2045hrs, you will be met by a Sense of Africa representative. Thereafter you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend the next 8nights. Meals and overnight at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar (Formerly Hideaway of Nungwi Resort) – All Inclusive

Internal Flight Information

Overnight: Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar       

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is located on Nungwi Beach on the island of Zanzibar. With beautiful sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters nearby, the property is a tropical paradise. All of the rooms at the hotel are spacious and feature modern amenities including air conditioning, TV and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guests may enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the main restaurant and a variety of dishes at the other two-themed restaurants. Leisure facilities include three swimming pools and a spa, offering a selection of treatments, massages and beauty products.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 14: END OF ITINERARY

Day Itinerary

After breakfast at the overnight hotel. 1330hrs: Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Zanzibar airport for your PW 713 flight departing at 1655hrs to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi at approximately 1835hrs and connect BA 64 flight departing at 0030hrs (14^th Day) back home. End of our services

Basis

Breakfast