Luxury Safari Kenya

DAY 01: NAIROBI
Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international Airport met by our representative and transferred in private vehicle to your city hotel. Rooms may not be ready for occupancy until noon. Overnight at HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI. (Meals not included)

NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Early Breakfast at the hotel. At 06:20 Hrs, transfer to Wilson Airstrip for your schedule flight to Amboseli departing at 07:30Hrs to arrive Amboseli airstrip at 08: 05Hrs. Collected by Camp 4-wheel drive vehicle and immediately embark on a game viewing as you head to the Camp for check in. (Tents may not be ready for immediate occupancy). Lunch at the Camp. In the late afternoon, head out for further game viewing in Amboseli National Park, which is one of the best in Africa to spot large herds of Elephants up close, with the immense grandeur of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, as a picturesque background. Dinner and overnight at TORTILIS CAMP AMBOSELI.

Known as the “Land of Giants”, Amboseli National Park lives up to its name. A 4-hour drive away from the Capital City, Nairobi – easily connected from Masai Mara Game Reserve – this is one of the best safari parks with a dramatic scenery.
The snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro stands majestically in the background, complementing the endless plains of the dry salt pan of Lake Amboseli that occasionally comes to life during the long rainy season. Large elephant herds, buffalos, wildebeest, Maasai giraffes, Common zebras, gazelles and other plains game tread daily to the hippo-guarded marshes and swamps of Ol Tukai – an oasis that derives its name from the Maa word for the predominant Doum Palm trees in this area – that is fed by the underground rivers from the gargantuan mountain. The prolific birdlife, which includes several endemic species and a handful of rare species, is an exhilarating attraction for birders. The midday mirage, the occasional daytime dust devils and the sun rays that pierce through the cloud in the evening form a perfect photography canvas, making Amboseli a popular photography destination

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy morning and late afternoon game viewing drives – with mid-morning and early afternoon spent at leisure back at the Camp. All meals and overnight at TORTILIS CAMP AMBOSELI.

AMBOSELI – NAIROBI – MOUNT KENYA
Early breakfast at the Camp and transferred by the Camp’s Vehicles to the airstrip for your scheduled flight departing at 08:15Hrs. to arrive Nairobi at around 09:30Hrs. Upon arrival connect with your schedule flight to Nanyuki departing at 10:20Hrs to arrive Nanyuki at 11:20Hrs. Collected by Club vehicle and transferred for check in and lunch at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beautifully manicured grounds of the Club as well as a selection of FREE optional activities:
 Nature walks inside the premises and birdwatching.
 Tea and coffee in the tea garden once during the stay.
 Unlimited visits to the animal orphanage
Dinner and overnight at FAIRMONT MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB.
Mount Kenya Safari Club is situated near the high slopes of Africa's second highest mountain, Mt Kenya, lying just off the equator. It has luxurious and elegant cottages set amidst its manicured gardens and ornamental ponds. Since the club was founded in 1959 by the late film actor William Holden, American eccentric Ray Ryan, and Swiss business man Carl Hirschmann, it has been a mecca for the international jet set, with members including royals, aristocrats, and the wealthy and famous. Whether for a stay or simply to dine, the Mount Kenya Safari Club maintains a majestic and immutable presence and is a poignant reminder of the vision of its creators. Mount Kenya Safari Club is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Nairobi. If you fly in, it will be a fifty-minute flight to Nanyuki Airstrip which is a fifteen-minute drive from the club. The history of Mount Kenya Safari Club is as colorful and intriguing as its members, guests and visitors, from the pioneers who made the house and farm, through its transformation into a country hotel, or the hilarious tale of the three founders who bought it on a whim and created a legend.

MOUNT KENYA – MASAI MARA
Breakfast at the Club, then transferred by Club Vehicles to Nanyuki Airstrip for your scheduled flight departing at 09:05Hrs. to arrive Masai Mara at around 11:00Hrs. Upon arrival collected by the Camp vehicle and transferred to your camp for lunch. Afternoon game viewing at Naiboisho Conservancy.
All meals and overnight at OL SEKI HEMINGWAYS MARA

Offering superb plains scenery, unmatched safari activities and diverse wildlife, Masai Mara National Reserve is considered Kenya’s best park and one of Africa’s highest wildlife density regions for predators. The reserve covers 583 square miles (1510 square kilometres) of outstanding wilderness in South West Kenya.
The location, wildlife, activities and comfortable moderate climate puts Mara at the top of the list, even for the most discerning
traveller to Kenya. When the public reserve was first established, it covered 645 square miles (1672 square kilometres). Strategically, the size of the reserve was later reduced in 1984 to accommodate Maasai cattle grazing on their ancestral lands.
Although the decrease in land area may be considered a let-down for wildlife conservation and protection at its infancy, the animals and habitats of the reserve found new allies to ensure their survival for generations to come. Many private conservancies have been introduced to protect the land that surrounds the reserve, thereby providing more area for wildlife. The lands not only protect habitats for resident species, but also preserve a critical part of the route used by wildebeests and zebras during the Great Migration that traverses the Masai Mara via the Serengeti National Park.
Recognized as one of the most spectacular wildlife events on the planet, the migration is a continuous route that is followed by an over 1.5 million wildebeests and thousands of zebras, gazelles and elands. In their never-ending pursuit for the finest grazing and watering grounds, the gnu relocate on an almost constant basis. The perseverance of these wildebeests is demonstrated in their ability to mate while on the move, and many cows are pregnant during part of the migration. Additionally, even the youngest wildebeest calves are expected to keep up with the herd. Standing and walking within minutes are critical to its survival. 

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in Naboisho Conservancy using shared Camp open 4x4 Safari land cruisers. All meals and overnight at OL SEKI HEMINGWAYS MARA

The migrators of Masai Mara National Reserve are present from approximately late June – early August until end of October – early November. But the Mara offers year-round game viewing. The reserve and surrounding conservancies offer diverse resident species experiences. Frequently to be seen are impalas, topis, giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalos, warthogs and other grazing herbivores. With so many prey animals, Masai Mara is a veritable bonanza for large predators, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, crocodiles and other stealthy, powerful hunters. The abundance of terrestrial animals is enhanced by the presence of more than 450-winged species, including 57 birds of prey. Masai Mara Game Reserve offers varied tour activities to explore the plains landscape and see incredible animal behaviours. The adjoining conservancies offer distinct activities that are not allowed
in the reserve. Game drives in the reserve are perfect for those who seek to be immersed in Kenya’s bush country and see larger animals.
For guests interested in observing the nocturnal animals, these are available in the form of night game drives in some of adjoining private conservancies. The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is recognized for an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and some small details are missed during game drives. Most conservancies offer bush walks for an intimate look at the micro-ecosystems of the area. To complement these walks or a general visit to the Mara, a balloon safari experience, for a bird’s-eye view of the area, is a memorable experience.
Lastly, the Maasai community is key to the advancement of wildlife management in the area. It is hence recommended for one to take time learning more about these noble people by visiting one of their villages for a life-changing cultural experience in understanding their modest and simple lives.

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in Naboisho Conservancy using shared Camp open 4x4 Safari land cruisers. All meals and overnight at OL SEKI HEMINGWAYS MARA

The migrators of Masai Mara National Reserve are present from approximately late June – early August until end of October – early November. But the Mara offers year-round game viewing. The reserve and surrounding conservancies offer diverse resident species experiences. Frequently to be seen are impalas, topis, giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalos, warthogs and other grazing herbivores. With so many prey animals, Masai Mara is a veritable bonanza for large predators, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, crocodiles and other stealthy, powerful hunters. The abundance of terrestrial animals is enhanced by the presence of more than 450-winged species, including 57 birds of prey. Masai Mara Game Reserve offers varied tour activities to explore the plains landscape and see incredible animal behaviours. The adjoining conservancies offer distinct activities that are not allowed
in the reserve. Game drives in the reserve are perfect for those who seek to be immersed in Kenya’s bush country and see larger animals.
For guests interested in observing the nocturnal animals, these are available in the form of night game drives in some of adjoining private conservancies. The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is recognized for an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and some small details are missed during game drives. Most conservancies offer bush walks for an intimate look at the micro-ecosystems of the area. To complement these walks or a general visit to the Mara, a balloon safari experience, for a bird’s-eye view of the area, is a memorable experience.
Lastly, the Maasai community is key to the advancement of wildlife management in the area. It is hence recommended for one to take time learning more about these noble people by visiting one of their villages for a life-changing cultural experience in understanding their modest and simple lives.

MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI - DEPART
After breakfast at the camp, transferred by the camp’s vehicles to Naboisho airstrip for your flight to Nairobi departing at 11:00Hrs to arrive Wilson airport at 12:20Hrs. On arrival, transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.