DAY 1: IBIS STYLES NAIROBI WESTLANDS, 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, you will clear with customs and immigration procedures. You will then be met by a AMA Safaris Representative outside the arrivals hall for transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the Ibis Styles Hotel – BB
Overnight: Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Many international companies have their headquarters in Westlands making Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands ideal for business travellers. Leisure guests can enjoy shopping within walking distance at Sarit Centre and Westgate Malls. Wildlife and nature lovers can do a day visit to the National Park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe centre and Karen Blixen Museum where Out of Africa was filmed. Westlands is well known for its great night life, Electric Avenue is 5 mins away and full of international bars and casinos.
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
DAY 2: LOYK MARA LUXURY CAMP, OLARE MOTOROGI CONSERVANCY.
Olare Motorogi Conservancy
The Olare Motorogi Conservancy is an 85kms expanse of prime private wilderness in southwest Kenya which forms part of the Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and wildlife dispersal zone. The conservancy lies immediately to the northwest of the main Maasai Mara National Reserve. Tourism is limited to a maximum of 94 beds which maximizes the client wilderness experience and minimizes the environmental impact of tourism. Open hills provide a habitat for a diverse range of grazers, including giraffes, zebras, hartebeests, and warthogs. These herds attract large numbers of predators, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. In between the hills run a number of small seasonal streams, fringed by stretches of forest which are home to a broader range of species including baboons, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and leopards.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, you will be picked up at 0700hrs and start your drive to Masai Mara, the reserve 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. Arrive for check-in and lunch at your lodge , after lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive until sunset, dinner and overnight at Loyk Mara Luxury Camp – LDBB
Overnight: Loyk Mara Luxury Camp
Loyk Mara Luxury Camp is exclusively located in Olare Motorogi Conservancy on the boarder of Ntiakitiak River. The Camp has been settled down on 50 acres of private land where you are surrounded by nothing else but exceptional and stunning scenery and a panoramic background view of wildlife.
The Camp has 16 fabulously superior en-suite rooms that captures the essence of the modernized African design, culture and tradition in combination with a stylish and exclusive atmosphere, excellent food and personalized services. We accommodate business and leisure travelers and make sure their stay with us is memorable.
For fly in Clients we use Ole kiombo Airstrip 20 km from the camp and take 30 minutes drive with the game drives to the camp. For drive in from Nairobi Its between 5 – 6 hours drive with stopovers.
Basis
Full Board: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3: LOYK MARA LUXURY CAMP, OLARE MOTOROGI CONSERVANCY
Day Itinerary
After breakfast enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara reserve; The Masai Mara is approximately 1510km² of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. it is typical open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife, It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of bird.
All member of the “BIG FIVE “ ( Lion , leopard , African elephant African buffalo and black Rhinoceros ) are found in this reserve , other animals found in this reserves are Hippo’s , Nile Crocodiles , Hyenas , Cheetahs, Jackals and Bat – eared foxes.
All meals and overnight at Loyk Mara Luxury Camp, LDBB
Basis
Full Board: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4: LOYK MARA LUXURY CAMP, OLARE MOTOROGI CONSERVANCY
Day Itinerary
{Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast at an extra cost. At extra cost of US$450.00}
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!). OR 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 or on the savannah. Return to your lodge late in the afternoon). Later just relax or visit the nearby Maasai village as an optional excursion.
All meals and overnight at Loyk Mara Luxury Camp, LDBB
Basis:
Full Board: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 5: DIANI REEF BEACH RESORT, DIANI BEACH SOUTH COAST
Diani Beach South Coast
Famous for its gorgeous palm trees and its powder white sand lapped by glistening azure waters, Diani Beach is a popular resort area resting on Kenya’s magnificent Indian Ocean shoreline. The area’s wonderfully warm waters and exquisite coral reefs provide an ideal environment for an array of exhilarating water-based activities including snorkeling, scuba diving and boat safaris where you can witness the richly diverse marine life for which the southern coast of Kenya is known.
You’re likely to see turtles, mantas, barracuda and, if you are lucky, even the elusive and exceptionally large whale shark. Don’t miss: the Colobus Conservation which provides a sanctuary for these fascinating endangered primates; the Shimba Hills National Reserve which offers an exceptional and unforgettable safari experience; and the nearby Kisite Marine National Park close to the Tanzanian border.
Day Itinerary
Enjoy your breakfast, later you will be dropped off at the local airstrip in Masai mara for your flight to Ukunda departing at 1400hours.
Met on arrival at Ukunda Airstrip at 1625hours by AMA Safaris driver guide and transferred to your beach hotel arriving in time for check-in and dinner, overnight at Diani Reef Beach Resort, HB
Overnight: Diani Reef Beach Resort
Set on the legendary beach- Diani and overlooking the blue-green Indian Ocean, the 30 acres of sheltered property set amidst the Kenyan sea coast boasts of a stylish and modern international design that blends seamlessly into the African wildlife. It redefines efficient service with a gracious attitude that ensures a truly unforgettable experience for any occasion, be it a leisure beach holiday, wedding resort, a business conference or a business meet. The resort offers 144 tastefully designed rooms and suites carrying the beach theme to give you the feel of the beautiful surroundings. All the rooms & suites are well equipped with all the modern conveniences and have some interesting facilities like a volume control and speakers in the bathroom for the television and the radio.
Basis:
Half Board: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
DAY 6: DIANI REEF BEACH RESORT, DIANI BEACH SOUTH COAST
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, spend the rest of the day at leisure, optional excursions are available on request at an extra cost.
All meals and overnight at Diani Reef Beach Resort, HB.
Basis:
Half Board: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
DAY 7: DIANI REEF BEACH RESORT, DIANI BEACH SOUTH COAST
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, spend the rest of the day at leisure, optional excursions are available on request at an extra cost.
All meals and overnight at Diani Reef Beach Resort, HB.
Basis:
Half Board: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
DAY 8: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
Enjoy your breakfast, at check out time 1000hrs; you will be transferred to Moi International airport for your onwards international departure arrangements.
Basis:
Breakfast