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Classic Kenya Safari

Kenyai Safaris - Elephants at Amboseli

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13 days from £3260

DAY 1 - Depart UK.

Recommended flight from London: Kenya Airways from London Heathrow (see below).  If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 - Arrival in Nairobi.  Fly to Amboseli.

On arrival in Kenya's capital Nairobi you will be met by a representative of World Discovery outside immigration and customs. You will then be taken by private car to the city's Wilson Airport for the short scheduled flight to Amboseli, located in view of Africa's iconic highest mountain, the permanently snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.  The award-winning Tortilis Camp is in a 20,000 acre private concession which means that guests, in addition to access to the National Park, can also go on walks in the bush with Maasai guides, all of whom are at least bronze medal holders from the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.

DAYS 3 AND 4 - Amboseli.

There is all sorts of game at Tortilis including large elephant families that have been minutely studied.  The guides know the life stories and relationships of most of the elephants you will see and are able to recognise them on games drives and walks in the bush.  This specialised view into the lives of these magnificent creatures is a privilege all visitors relish. 
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

DAY 5 - Fly to the Masai Mara.

Today you will take a scheduled flight to Kenya's most famous wildlife location - the Masai Mara National Reserve.  A 20 minute drive from the Mara Shikar Airstrip will bring you to the luxurious eco-friendly Elephant Pepper Camp, nestled in the shade of elephant pepper trees but offering glorious views of the vast savannah plains.  Activities here will include game drives, guided bush walks and cultural visits to local communities.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAYS 6 AND 7 - Masai Mara.

Enjoy two full days of activities in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.  Because your camp is located in the private Mara North Conservancy you have the benefit of being able to take evening game drives to look out for nocturnal species, as well as experiencing walks through the bush with highly-trained guides.  Game drives through the sweeping Masai Mara will allow you to see the vast range of wildlife for which 'the Mara' is famous; large prides of lions, solitary cheetahs and leopards, and elephants, buffalos, wildebeests and zebras in almost unbelievable numbers.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

Pictured: one of Kenya's most colourful birds, the lilac breasted roller.

DAY 8- Fly via Nairobi to Malindi.  Transfer to Watamu.

Connecting scheduled flights today will take you to Malindi on the coast of the Indian Ocean, from where you will be driven to Hemingways in Watamu Marine Park, located 60 miles north of Mombasa.  The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals included: Full breakfast, dinner.

DAYS 9 TO 11 - Watamu.

Three days to unwind beside one of Kenya's finest beaches.  Your resort is a member of the 'Small Luxury Hotels of the World' group.
Meals included: Full breakfast, dinner each day.

DAY 12 - At Leisure.  Depart for UK.

At leisure.  Check out is at noon.  For passengers wanting to keep their rooms until the evening departure a DAY ROOM may be booked - please ask for details. In the evening transfer to Malindi Airport for the flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport.  You will be met and taken to Nairobi's international airport for your flight back to the UK.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 13 - Arrive UK.

Morning arrival the UK.

International Flights

We recommend the direct services of Kenya Airways from London Heathrow. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Nairobi. Depart at 20.00; arrive Nairobi at 06.30 (next morning)
Nairobi/Heathrow. Depart at 23.45; arrive Heathrow at 06.45 (next morning)
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic also operate daily flights between London and Nairobi, but due to their timings an overnight stay in Nairobi may be necessary.

Kenya Safaris: Classic Kenya (Tour Reference: WDKE003)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Single Room Supplement on request.

The price includes:

• Flights by scheduled domestic aircraft within Kenya, including airport taxes
• Hotel and camp accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms or tents with ensuite facilities.
• 10 full breakfasts, 6 lunches and 10 dinners as shown in the itinerary.
• Soft drinks, beer, house wine and selected spirits at Tortilis Camp and Elephant Pepper Camp.
• Laundry at Tortilis Camp and Elephant Pepper Camp.
  
• Private transfers in each location.
• All gameviewing as shown.
• Conservation and Park entrance fees.
• Membership to Flying Doctor Society.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter.
• Your Kenyan Visa.  A Single Entry Visa for UK passport holders currently costs £30.  The application form can be downloaded from the Kenya High Commission's website.  You can either obtain the visa in London prior to departure (a passport-size photo is required and there is a 3 day turnaround), or you can pay for the visa on arrival in Nairobi (recommended) at the start of your holiday for the same price (you will need to take the form but no photo is needed).  

A deposit of 20% of the selling price is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your Kenya safari must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.