DAY 1: HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI, 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
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ex-your inbound international flight, met by AMA Safaris and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi for overnight in deluxe room on BB Basis.
Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the world, is an elegant boutique hotel situated in Nairobi’s Karen residential area with magnificent views of the nearby Ngong hills. Sensitively designed for the discerning business and leisure traveller, Hemingways Nairobi offers the full facilities expected in a modern day luxury boutique hotel. The hotel offers forty-five luxury suites which include the Hemingways suite, The Blixen suite, 19 Executive rooms and 24 deluxe rooms. The Hemingways Nairobi Brasserie serves classic dishes and the very best of local and international cuisine and is open every day for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
DAY 2: ACACIA HOUSE, MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY
Mara North Conservancy
Situated in southwest Kenya, the Mara North Conservancy is a beautiful private wilderness area spanning more than 30.000 hectares. It is home to a spectacular array of plants, reptiles, birds and mammals; including elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and large concentrations of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other migratory wildlife. Leopard Gorge, in the heart of the conservancy, is famous as the setting of countless BBC Big Cat Diaries and National Geographic documentaries. Neighbouring the well-known Maasai Mara National Reserve, this conservancy is vital for sustaining the famous Serengeti wildebeest migrations as well as the highly threatened African wild dog and black rhino.
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning transfer to Wilson Airport for Safarilink schedule flight to Mara (Mara North Airstrip) ETD1000hrs.
1100hrs – Arrival at Mara North Airstrip, met by Acacia House vehicle and transferred to the camp for lunch.
Afternoon activities done by the camp on shared basis. Dinner and overnight at the camp in Standard Tents.
Overnight: Acacia House
Experience total freedom in your own bush house in the heart of the Maasai Mara conservancies. Animals stroll right past the front door of your private sanctuaries, and you have total freedom to set the pace of your own safari escape.
Acacia House is seriously comfortable – although there is no resident host, a full complement of staff takes care of your every need. The Acacia house accommodates six people in three double rooms, so it is ideal for couples, families, and groups. Even better, you have the freedom to personally design your own itinerary. With detailed personal service, home-from-home hospitality and unequalled wildlife expertise, a safari at Acacia House is a unique and exclusive adventure.
Basis
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 3: ACACIA HOUSE, MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY
Day Itinerary
Full day of shared activities in camp vehicle. The early morning calm air of the Maasai Mara has made possible the introduction of Hot Air Balloon flights, available as an optional tour of a hot air balloon ride to see the park from a bird’s eye view, from leading lodges and camps in the reserve. (Please reserve early to avoid disappointment for this adventure!). Pre-breakfast morning game drive in the reserve, a great opportunity to explore the vast flora and fauna of this magnificent reserve. After a rewarding game drive, return to your lodge for late morning breakfast. Lunch and late afternoon game viewing drive.
OPTION: A full day game drive with picnic lunch boxes (full day game drive including visits to Mara River, Kenya Tanzania Border Post and a great chance to view the “Big Five”. You will have picnic lunch at Hippo Pool. Return to your lodge late in the afternoon). Later just relax or visit the nearby Maasai village as an optional excursion. Dinner and overnight at
All meals and overnight at the camp.
Basis
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 4: ACACIA HOUSE, MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY
Day Itinerary
Full day of shared activities in camp vehicle. During the first hours of the morning, the savannah is filled with a special animation. This is when the larger predators hunt for their food, before the temperature becomes too hot for any excessive physical activity. This is the time we have the highest chances of watching a hunt in action (also likely in the early evening). The colours of the landscape are also more accentuated, and help us to take great photographs.
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara. All meals and overnight at the camp.
Basis
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 5: OCEAN SPA LODGE, KENYAN SOUTH COAST
Kenyan South Coast
The Kenyan South Coastline is a tropical paradise where palm-fringed white-sand beaches welcome visitors who come for the tropical weather, the teeming coral reefs, world-class fishing and to be embraced by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The offshore reefs are remarkable, offering excellent snorkelling and diving in an underwater wonderland inhabited by a wide array of brilliantly coloured fish, sea turtles, dolphins and dazzling coral gardens. Adventure enthusiasts flock here for the water sports, nature lovers’ visit for the immense beauty of the coastline, and all travellers can bathe themselves in the rich cultural heritage and fascinating history of the magnificent Kenyan Coast.
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at the camp.
Morning spent at leisure followed by early lunch at the camp. Transfer by the camp vehicle to Mara North Airstrip for Mombasa Air schedule flight to Ukunda ETD1400hrs.
1625hrs – Upon arrival at Ukunda, you shall be met by our representative who will transfer you to your lodge. Meals and overnight at Ocean Spa Lodge.
Overnight: Ocean Spa Lodge
The Ocean Spa Lodge, is an idyllic hideaway blissfully set on a pristine private beach on Kenya’s South Coast and the ultimate barefoot luxury experience.
This prestigious property, which opened two years ago, is endowed with a deserted beachfront, away from the crowds, a 1000m² infinity pool, and beautiful thatched and air-conditioned suites with unending views of the ocean and a pioneering health and wellness retreat.
The Spa provides a unique wellness experience on the Kenyan South Coast, which now includes the newly opened Water Wellness Circuit. Service at the lodge reflects a very high attention to detail, eco-chic style, fresh and creative cuisine, and an undiscovered location – a truly exceptional and ‘beyond luxury’ feeling.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 6 & 7: OCEAN SPA LODGE, KENYAN SOUTH COAST
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, the day is spent at leisure with optional water sports activities as well as day excursions. Meals and overnight at Ocean Spa Lodge
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 8: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, spend the early morning at leisure.
Mid – morning transfer to Ukunda Airport for schedule flight to Nairobi ETD 1710hrs. End of Service
Basis
Breakfast