North and South Safari

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi

Arrival of your international flight into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. V.I.P meets and greet as you disembark from the plane. You will be assisted as you clear immigration formalities. Transfer to Hemingways Nairobi in Karen. On arrival, you will be met by Hemingways Nairobi staff and assisted for check-in on bed and breakfast. Spend 01 night on bed and breakfast meal plan.

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Set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, Hemingways Nairobi is an exclusive luxury boutique hotel located in the peaceful suburb of Karen far from the bustle of central Nairobi. An all-suite property providing full butler service, a brasserie, a sunset bar and lounge and a spa, this plantation style property is perfectly placed for trips to Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Wildlife trust and the capital.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hemingways Nairobi has a sophisticated and tranquil ambiance. Each of the 45 suites is a generous size, all with walk-in dressing rooms and a private terrace with magnificent views of the iconic Ngong Hills. Enjoy a light lunch in the brasserie overlooking the well-tended gardens and the heated swimming pool.
Karen is the site of Karen Blixen’s farm, as highlighted in the film Out of Africa. Her house is now a museum and worth a visit. Take an exhilarating trip to Nairobi National Park to see buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, baboon, zebra, wildebeest, rhino and cheetah. Return to Hemingways Nairobi for a sunset cocktail on the terrace.

Lofty, expansive rooms with vast, bright en-suite bathrooms and large private terraces are characteristic of the hotel’s wonderful sense of space and use of natural light. There are 45 high-ceilinged rooms, two of which are penthouse style Presidential Suites and 43 Junior Suites culminating in vaulted beams. Muted colours and textured fabrics in ecru and taupe create an ambience of contemporary chic while subtle touches of brass, mahogany and leather bear reference to the classic elegance of vintage East African safaris. With pop up LED televisions, personalised private bars and reliable Wi-Fi the suites are fitted to the highest standard of technology and comfort. The view of the rolling lawns and Ngong Hills from the private terraces takes in The Green Hills of Africa, as described in Hemingway’s novel.

While at the hotel, the following are included:

• Bed and breakfast inclusive of taxes
• Express check in and check out
• Butler Valet services
• Free wi-fi connectivity
• Satellite television
• Complimentary use of gym
• Unlimited supply of mineral water in the room

Day 2: NAIROBI/SAMBURU: B, L, D.

Breakfast at the hotel. Met by our representatives and transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled Air Kenya flight to Samburu departing at 09h15.

11h10: Arrive, met by camp’s vehicle and driver. Transferred to the camp with game drive en-route. Arrive, check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drives. Spend the next 2 nights at Saruni Samburu Camp (Luxury Tent) inclusive of Full board accommodation & laundry, Soft drinks, beers, house wines & non-luxury spirits, Shared game drives, night game drives, guided bush walks, Bush meals, One complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 mins.) per room, Transfers to cultural visits & local airstrip, Sundowner & picnic excursions.

Saruni Samburu’s six luxury, eco-chic villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kalama Conservancy and Mount Kenya. As the only lodge in over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness teeming with wildlife to explore exclusively, and guided by Samburu warriors passionate about their land and culture, the safari experience at Saruni Samburu is intimate and truly exceptional.

Day 3: SAMBURU: B, L, D.

Three Full days spent in the reserve with scheduled safari activities. Samburu reserve is located 2 hours’ drive North of Mount Kenya in a remote and dramatically beautiful area of arid bush country, brought to life by the Uaso Nyiro River on which the wildlife depends. It’s unique and compelling features are the stunning landscapes and unusual species of animal such as the handsome Oryx, long-necked Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra and Kudu. Along the river trails, marked by ancient Doum palms, Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Hippo and Crocodile may be found. All meals and overnight stay will be at Saruni Samburu Camp.

Day 4: SAMBURU/MASAI MARA: B, L, D.

Optional early morning game drives, Breakfast at the camp. Transferred to the Airstrip for your scheduled Air Kenya Flight Masai Mara departing at 10h05

12h35: Arrive, met by Angama Mara Camp vehicle and driver. Transferred to the camp. Check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drives. Spend the next 3 nights at Angama Mara Camp inclusive of All safaris into the Mara Triangle, Walking safaris on the Escarpment, All meals and drinks (excluding French Champagne), Laundry service, Emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT and levies, – Child minding.

On the rim of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, overlooking the Mara Triangle, with vast amounts of animals, and most spectacularly the iconic wildebeest migration, lies Angama Mara. A place where the light never sits still. The sun shining through the clouds creates chaotic shadows, ever on the move across the Mara plains. The sky – ‘anga’ in Swahili – melts into the horizon, and it is hard to define where it ends and the earth begins. The lovely Swahili word ‘angama’, meaning ‘hanging or suspended in midair’, inspired the name Angama Mara. The site completely speaks to this, as each tented suite and guest area hangs on the edge of the Rift Valley, with views that quite simply take your breath away.

Day 5-6 : MASAI MARA-ANGAMA: B, L, D.

Full days spent in the reserve with scheduled safari activities. Elephant and Buffalo abound in the riverine forests, while out on the grasslands Impala and Thompson’s gazelle can be seen together with their attendant predators such as lion, Cheetah, Hyena and Jackal. The Mara is, in fact, the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem and plays host to the vast herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the months of July to October. Lesser known species such as topi, hartebeest, waterbuck Eland and many small mammals create a kaleidoscopic picture of wildlife. All meals and overnight stay will be at Angama Mara Camp.

Day 7: MASAI MARA/NAIROBI/DEPART: B, L.

Breakfast at the camp. Transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled Air Kenya flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport departing at 11h30

13h00: Arrive, met by our representatives and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi. Dayroom use/Lunch will be provided.

18h00: Met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight out.

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