Travel to Kenya: Luxury Kenya Safari

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Luxury Kenya Safari

			DAYS: 10 GRADE: I-II, Easy Hiking, Luxury Camps define PRICE: From $7395 per person (Includes Local Air) HIGHLIGHTS: Chyulu Hills Reserve Laikipia Reserve Maasai Mara ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels/Lodges Deluxe Camp MEALS: As noted  [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch,   D-Dinner] Prices, Departure Dates and Included Services Send to a Friend Print this Itinerary

Explore the remote Kenyan bush in pure luxury. As we fly from camp to camp, we gain a broader understanding of this vast country and its diverse wildlife. Visiting private reserves, in addition to the National Parks, allows us to take to the bush on foot getting a closer look at the flora and fauna. After days filled with game drives, walking safaris and horseback rides retire to hand-selected boutique lodges and camps where some of the best service and atmosphere in East Africa awaits you. On arrival in Nairobi rest from your travels in the leafy suburbs of Karen and in the Chyulu Hills venture into the private reserve based from Ol Donyo Wuas. Heading north to Laikipia, search for the unique species of Northern Kenya including gerenuk, Oryx, Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe while based from the luxurious Borana Lodge. In the Maasai Mara we find ourselves at the remote Rekero Camp set at the confluence of the Talek and Mara Rivers in close proximity to excellent game viewing. Whether sleeping under thatch, stone or canvas these nine nights are sure to be some of the most memorable you'll experience.

DAY 1 :  ARRIVAL IN KENYA
Arrive into Nairobi and rest after a long flight in the beautiful suburb of Karen at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages. Located in one of the oldest formal gardens in Kenya, the cottages are surrounded by huge trees, blooming flowers and landscaped gardens. Each of the 11 cottages have high beamed ceilings, fireplaces, and stone floors and come complete with satellite TV. Relax with a glass of wine next to the roaring fire, enjoy a massage at the spa or play a game of Scrabble in the welcoming lounge. We can arrange dinner reservations at the charming Talisman Restaurant in nearby Karen at your request. Overnight at the Karen Blixen Cottages. [meals on own]

	Spend your morning watching a family of elephants.

DAYS 2-4 :  CHYULU HILLS
This morning we fly south from Nairobi to the stunning Chyulu Hills and Ol Donyo Wuas. The intimate lodge at Ol Donyo Wuas is an exclusive enclave of 8 cottages overlooking the Chyulu Hills and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Each cottage features rich hardwood floors, hand-crafted stone walls and thatched roofs. The bathrooms are equipped with hot and cold running water, as well as flushing toilets. Enjoy family style meals in the dining room, complete with excellent wines in the evenings and lively conversations with the camp hosts. Activities in the area include game drives in open land rovers, walking with Maasai guides and horseback riding.

This area serves as a migration corridor for game moving between Amboseli and Tsavo and is habitat for elephant, buffalo, eland as well as specialist species such as gerenuk, oryx, and lesser kudu. Predators are present including lion, leopard and cheetah, and this area is home to one of the last Kenyan populations of black rhino. In partnership with the local communities Ol Donyo Wuas has built schools and a health clinic, and during your stay youll have opportunities to visit these projects. Overnights at Ol Donyo Wuas. [BLD]

Samburu and Maasai women in northern Kenya are adorned with brightly colored fabrics and beads.

DAYS 5-6 :  LAIKIPIA AND BORANA LODGE
Bid a fond farewell to Ol Donyo Wuas this morning before your return flight to Nairobi where youll connect to a flight further North to the Laikipia region and Borana Lodge. Located at the foot of Mount Kenya, Borana Lodge is 6,500 feet above sea level adjacent to the Lewa Wildlife Reserve. The surrounding 35,000 acre Borana Ranch is home to the famous species of Northern Kenya including gerenuk, oryx, Grevy's zebra and Reticulated giraffe. This area is also host to a large elephant population and many predators, all providing exciting game viewing with knowledgeable rangers from open safari vehicles.

At night retire in the 8-room Borana Lodge. Each stone cottage is complemented by warm colors and natural materials, with original Kenyan paintings on the walls and a verandah perfect for sipping coffee in the early morning. Enjoy a dip in the swimming pool after a day game driving, and talk with other guests around the lounge before dinner or just sit back and take in the panoramic views of Mt. Kenya. In addition to game driving, Borana offers walking opportunities, night drives and horseback riding. Visit local Maasai  and Samburu communities or learn how a Kenyan ranch is run. Overnights at Borana Lodge. [BLD]

	Herds of zebra dot the plains of the Maasai Mara and migrate annually between Kenya and Tanzania.

DAYS 7-9 :  MAASAI MARA RESERVE
Return to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi and connecting flight to the Maasai Mara. No other place on earth compares with the multitudes of wild animals found in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, part of the vast Serengeti ecosystem spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Here herds of zebra, wildebeest, and topi mingle on the short grass plains keeping an eye out for numerous predators, including lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena. Maasai giraffe and impala graze in the woodlands and hippos and crocodiles bask along the shores of the Talek and Mara Rivers. The Great Migration arrives to the Maasai Mara usually during the end of July/beginning of August. Overnights for three nights at Rekero Camp. Located in the Maasai Mara Reserve near the confluence of the Talek and Mara rivers, Rekero Camp is a seasonal camp with a prime spot for wildlife viewing. Seven tents have en suite bathroom facilities with flush toilets and hot water showers on demand, and in the evenings tents are lit by the soft light of lanterns. Enjoy game drives in 4WD vehicles, capped off by a sundowner at the end of the day. Walking safaris are also offered, as are cultural visits to the local Maasai communities. Overnights at Rekero Camp. [BLD]

DAY 10 :  DEPARTURE
Fly from the Maasai Mara back to Nairobi today where you have a dayroom at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages in anticipation of an evening departure flight. [B]

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