Tour Itinerary
Day 1: London - Nairobi
Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Nairobi with Kenya Airways.
Day 2: Samburu
On arrival, you will be transfered to Wilson airport for another (much shorter!) flight to the Samburu National Reserve and lunch at your lodge. Samburu Intrepids looks out over riverbanks where elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink. Also keep your eyes peeled for giraffe, beisa oryx and the long-necked gerenuk antelope. A late afternoon game drive is followed by dinner round the camp fire. Overnight: Samburu Intrepids. (L/D)
Day 3: Samburu
More opportunities to spot the locals with early morning and afternoon game drives on the agenda! Later, admire the sunset as you sip your sundowner cocktail. Dinner again under the stars. Overnight: Samburu Intrepids. (B/L/D)
Day 4: Great Rift Valley
A final early morning game drive at Samburu before your scheduled flight to Lake Naivasha. Perched on the Eburu escarpment and overlooking the sweeping floor of the world's largest valley is your accommodation for the next 2 nights. Get acquainted with your surrounds on an afternoon boat trip and then enjoy some fine dining on the panoramic clubhouse terrace. Overnight: Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Great Rift Valley
There's a morning trip to Eburu Forest today. Afterwards, take advantage of the many leisure activities on offer at the lodge, including boating and fishing, tennis and an 18-hole golf course - all of which can be booked directly at the resort. Overnight: Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Masai Mara
The morning is yours to spend at leisure before transferring by plane to the Masai Mara after lunch. Sitting above a sweeping bend in the Talek River at the confluence of 4 game-viewing areas - one of the most spectacular locations in the entire Mara ecosystem is your accommodation for the next 2 nights. An afternoon game drive gets you close to the wildlife and then it's time for a delicious gourmet dinner. Why not pre-book a balloon safari for tomorrow? This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll never forget! Prices start from £279. Overnight: Mara Intrepids. (B/L/D)
Day 7: Masai Mara
After breakfast, head for your morning game drive for more encounters with the Mara inhabitants. After lunch, you'll have yet another game drive during the late afternoon for more interaction with the 'Big Five' and co! As you will probably have realised, no 2 days are the same in the African bush! Overnight: Mara Intrepids. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Nairobi
Sadly your fabulous flying safari has come to an end - depart for Nairobi by light aircraft, followed by a transfer to the Sarova Stanley for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 9: Nairobi - London
Transfer to the airport for your flight home to London Heathrow with Kenya Airways. Alternatively head onward to the tropical beaches of Mombasa or Zanzibar for a relaxing end to your African adventure.
Combining some of the best game-viewing locations in east Africa, this safari is perfect for adventurers who want as many chances as possible to get up close to the wildlife! Expert safari guides lead you deep into the bush on twice-daily game drives, plus there's an array of cultural, sporting and family activities to tempt you - including the acclaimed Adventurers' Club for children. Luxury camps provide the perfect base for this holiday of a lifetime!
l Samburu l Great Rift Valley l Masai Mara l Luxury Camps l Air Transfers l ‘Big Five’ l Optional Balloon Safari