DAY 1: HOUSE OF WAINE, NAIROBI
Nairobi
Situated 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 to be. 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 National Park. Make sure you pay a visit to the eElephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
Day Itinerary
On arrival at JKIA, you will be met and assisted by an AMA Safaris english speaking representative and be transferred to your boutique hotel for check in and overnight. Overnight at House of Waine – BB
Overnight: House of Waine
HOUSE of WAINE has 11 bedrooms and a 2-bedroom cottage set on 2.5 acres that blends the elegance of gracious living with The Spirit of Modern Africa in an exclusive and serene setting. Our aim is to provide our guests with an experience that exceeds all their expectations of city hotels and is punctuated by personalized, friendly and excellent service and cuisine in beautiful surroundings.
Located in the peace and quiet of Karen, House of Waine still retains much of the charm of a family home. Guests are assured of a relaxed and informal atmosphere where they can be free to do as much or as little as they like. Upon entering the gates one is transported to another place, one with a gentler, quieter pace, a private retreat where the only noise one will usually hear will the be the sound of the local birdlife.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
DAY 2: ELEPHANT GORGE CAMP, AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Amboseli National Park
Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast and check out, you will be met by your driver guide (Multilingual Speaking) and proceed to Amboseli (approx. 5hrs drive) Arrive at your camp for check in and lunch. Later enjoy an afternoon game drive till sunset. Overnight at Elephant Gorge Camp – FB
Overnight: Elephant Gorge Camp
Elephant Gorge Camp is set within the Kimana Group Ranch along the magnificent Lalarashi gorge and offers amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the expansive plains of Amboseli National Park. Guests staying at the campsite can indulge themselves in utter bush luxury with five distinctively themed residences. Each room is exclusively designed with all-round views of the scenery in the vicinity. Each morning, guests will be served breakfast ranging from continental to full English spreads consisting of a range of mouth-watering dishes. Guests will also be served a tantalising menu of delectable in the evening.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3: ELEPHANT GORGE CAMP, AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Day Itinerary
Enjoy a full day of morning and afternoon game drives OR full day game drive with picnic lunches from the camp. Overnight at Elephant Gorge Camp – FB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4: FINCH HATTONS LUXURY TENTED CAMP, TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Tsavo National Park
Located in Kenya’s Coast Province, Tsavo West National Park stretches for over 9000 square kilometres and is one of Kenya’s most rewarding parks. Tsavo West is covered in fairly thick bush but has spectacular natural scenery which includes volcanic cones, swamps, rocky outcrops and lava flows, mountains, river forest, plains, lakes, natural springs and wooded grassland. Although the game is not as easy to spot as in Tsavo East, it’s all here. Natural attractions include: the Mzima Springs, the main source of water for the Tsavo River; the Chaimu Crater; and the Roaring Rocks, offering panoramic views. Visitors can soak up the dramatic scenery, stay at one of the many fine lodges and spot a variety of wildlife.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast transfer to Finch Hattons Camp with an en route game viewing. Arrive at the camp for check in and lunch and later proceed for an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Finch Hattons Luxury – FB
Overnight: Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp
Situated in Tsavo West National Park, Finch Hattons is an eco, luxury safari camp rich in history and committed to conservation. After an extensive refurbishment completed in 2015, the camp features 17 luxury tented suites including 2 two-bedroom suites, and a presidential suite equipped with a private plunge pool, a separate room for a nanny/body guard and a kitchen/pantry.
Further facilities available to guests are a wellness centre, a spa, 2 infinity pools, a fully equipped gym, a yoga pavilion, business centre and a kids activity room.
Relax and watch the resident hippo pods wallow in the natural spring-pools flowing through camp, tingle your tastebuds with delights on our fine-dining and a la-carte menus or be adventurous and discover the untouched surrounding bush on game drives or walking safaris. Finch Hattons has something to offer every one of your senses.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 5: FINCH HATTONS LUXURY TENTED CAMP, TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Day Itinerary
Enjoy a full day of morning and afternoon game drives OR full day game drive with picnic lunches from the camp.
Overnight at Finch Hattons Camp – FB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 6: FINCH HATTONS LUXURY TENTED CAMP, TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Day Itinerary
Enjoy a full day of morning and afternoon game drives OR full day game drive with picnic lunches from the camp.
Overnight at Finch Hattons Camp – FB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 7: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, depart leisurely to Nairobi – JKIA for your onward flight to Zanzibar ETD@…….hrs.
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Basis
Bed and Breakfast
