DAY 1: TAMARIND TREE 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 Center 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
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international airport at 1420hrs ex/ QR1335, clear with customs and immigration’s formalities, exit the arrival terminal and met by our AMA Safaris representative, after introductions board your vehicle and proceed to your hotel for overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi, Bed & Breakfast basis
Overnight: Tamarind Tree Hotel
Tamarind Tree Hotel is ideally located just 5km to the southwest of Nairobi within the spacious Carnivore grounds and it’s iconic Carnivore Restaurant. The hotel offers easy access to all parts of the city, it’s a national park, as well as to the country’s many diverse attractions via the neighbouring Wilson Airport and Southern Bypass. The nearby Langata and Karen suburbs are among the liveliest and most popular in Nairobi with world-class shopping malls and excellent restaurants. Tamarind Tree Hotel is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller. The hotel’s world-class amenities will ensure your meetings are effortless and successful, whilst their outstanding leisure facilities and genuine service ensure that all guests experience the very best of Tamarind hospitality.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
DAY 2: SARUNI SAMBURU, KALAMA CONSERVANCY
Kalama Conservancy
Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy, an exclusive and collectively-owned 95,000hectare-large wildlife Conservancy, borders the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya. It also borders Ngutuk Ongiron Group Ranch to the west, Namunyak Community Conservation Trust to the north and Sera Community Wildlife Conservation to the northeast. Kalama is part of Northern Rangelands Trust.
The Samburu ecosystem is a well-known area in central Kenya comprising of Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve and Kalama Conservancy. The natural environment is arid and semi-arid; open scrub and grasslands with significant environmental variation based on altitude. The area is home to the ‘Samburu Special Five’ – indigenous species only found in this area namely the Beisa oryx, the gerenuk, the Somali ostrich, the Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.
Guests visiting this pristine conservancy can encounter the abundant wildlife away from the crowds and uninterrupted by other vehicles as only the lodges and camps situated in the conservancy have the right to game drive in this area.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, you will be picked up at 0830hrs and transferred to Wilson airport for your flight to Samburu, the flight departs at 1020hrs, arrives at 1130hrs approximately.
Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some of the best and most colorful game viewing in the country. Samburu Game Reserve covers 40miles² (104kms²) Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to the game viewing. Samburu is also home to the third of Kenya’s giraffe species – the rare Reticulated Giraffe (only found in the Northern parks), blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope are also species found in Samburu that are unique to the Northern parks.
Met on arrival at the airstrip and transferred to your camp for check-in and lunch thereafter enjoy an afternoon shared game drive dinner and overnight at Saruni Samburu LDBB
Overnight: Saruni Samburu
Saruni Samburu is a design lodge located in Kalama Conservancy next to Samburu National Reserve, in Kenya’s wild North. Surrounded by a 200,000 acre private reserve and perched on top of a spectacular viewpoint, its villas and its swimming pools overlook waterholes where the famous Samburu elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra gather to drink. The vastness and purity of this African landscape, combined with the untouched local culture make for a truly unforgettable and unique safari experience.
Saruni Samburu’s six luxury villas are open and spacious, heralding incredible views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya. The lodge is celebrated for its innovative, eco-chic design as well as its Italian-inspired cuisine. Guests can enjoy the vast panoramas from the dining and lounge area, the two infinity pools and spa. The warm hospitality makes for an intimate and exceptional experience.
Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in Kalama Conservancy, bordering Samburu National Reserve, with over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness teeming with wildlife to explore exclusively. Guided by Samburu warriors passionate about their land and culture, you learn first-hand about their fascinating customs and gain ancient, local knowledge about the land and animals – a truly authentic safari experience.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3: SARUNI SAMBURU, KALAMA CONSERVANCY
Day Itinerary
Enjoy your breakfast; spend the day with morning and afternoon shared game drives.
All meals and overnight at Saruni Samburu LDBB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4: ENTIM MARA, MASAI MARA
Masai Mara
One of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500kms² of the countries southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including charismatic species such as elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River.
The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 resident bird species. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognized as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. To survive the dry months of July to September, some 1.7 million wildebeest migrate from the parched plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Along with much smaller numbers of antelope buffalo and zebra, they move to the more forgiving grasslands of the Masai Mara. In their wake come predators such as lion, hyena and cheetah, for whom these giant herds are an easy source of prey.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara reserve, the flight departs at 0930hrs arrives at 1100hrs approximately.
Masai Mara offer offers wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago.
Upon arrival at the airstrip you will be met by the camp driver guide and transferred to the camp with a game drive en route for check-in & Lunch. Later in the afternoon proceed for a shared afternoon game drive until sunset before returning for dinner and overnight at Entim Mara – LDBB
Overnight: Entim Mara
Entim meaning “forest” in Maasai is discreetly tucked on the edge of the riverine woodlands. From the shaded seclusion of this attractively-designed camp, guests can relax in luxury and admire unforgettable views over the Mara River and across expansive plains, with the distant backdrops of undulating escarpments and volcanically-sculpted hills. From the veranda of each tent, it is even possible to witness the breathtaking sight of thousands of Wildebeest crossing the river during their annual migration through this vast wilderness area. We have kept the camp eco-friendly and small, with only ten, tastefully but differently furnished, well-equipped tents. Our decor aims to enhance the surrounding environment.
Our Tents:
All 12 guest tents overlook the Mara River and are well-placed, en-suite with flush toilets and hot showers. There is a cozy lounge area with a small library, separate bar, and dining area, which is open-fronted allowing guests the unmatched experience of eating meals while watching the animals move to and from the river to drink and forage for their food. The camp has been designed to give guests the feel that it is part of the landscape.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 5: ENTIM MARA, MASAI MARA
Day Itinerary
{Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast at extra cost of 450Usd Per person}
Whole day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon shared game drives.
Meals and overnight at Entim Mara – LDBB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 6: ENTIM MARA, MASAI MARA
Day Itinerary
{Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast at extra cost of 450Usd Per person}
Whole day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon shared game drives.
Meals and overnight at Entim Mara LDBB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 7: GIRAFFE MANOR, NAIROBI
Nairobi
As previously described
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your flight to Nairobi, the flight departs at 1100 hrs arrives at 1215hrs approximately, Met on arrival at Wilson airport and transferred to the Famous Carnivore Restaurant in time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at Giraffe Manor – Lynn Superior room – LDBB
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 8: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
Enjoy your breakfast, you will be picked up at 1200hrs and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward departure arrangements End of service
Basis
Breakfast
