Kenya Bush & Beach Classic
 
This 11-day tour includes beautiful beach destinations, and game viewing in 3 of Kenya's famous national parks.

The tour begins with a comprehensive safari, ensuring superb game viewing opportunities. You visit a range of Kenya's National Parks; Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. After spending five days in the bush, you can enjoy a few days relaxing on Mombasa's beaches, catching a tan before heading home.
 
Duration :   9 days
Starts :  Nairobi 
Ends :  Mombasa 
Day of Departure :  Tuesdays
Transport :  Safari Minibus 
Standard :  Midrange 
Rates from :  USD  2539 p.p.
 
 
 
Detailed Itinerary
 
Day 1: Welcome to Nairobi
On arrival in Nairobi, meet your guide and transfer to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring this dynamic city, or lounge on a deck chair beside the pool - cool drink in hand. Enjoy dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants before retiring for a good night's sleep in preparation for the rest of your journey.
Meals : HB
Accommodation : Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 2: Scenic Drive to Samburu Game Reserve
Enjoy breakfast before departing for the Samburu Game Reserve. The scenic drive takes you through vast tea and coffee plantations and over gurgling streams as you make your way to Samburu Serena Lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for a delicious lunch, before venturing out on your first game drive. As the sun begins to set, you will return to camp, where you can freshen up before enjoying a bush barbecue.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Samburu Serena Safari Lodge

Day 3: Game Drives in Samburu Game Reserve
Your day begins with an early morning game drive, followed by a champagne breakfast. The rest of the morning can be spent in the shade beside the pool or reading in the library. After a delicious lunch, embark on another game drive, returning at sunset. Enjoy dinner and perhaps some Samburu tribal dancing before turning in for the night.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Samburu Serena Safari Lodge

Day 4: Magnificent Views at Mount Kenya
Enjoy breakfast before setting off for the Mount Kenya region. Drive through the forests of the Aberdare Mountains, and arrive at the Serena Mountain Lodge in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure, viewing game from this tree-top vantage point. The lodge looks out over a waterhole that attracts a variety of wild animals.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Serena Mountain Lodge

Day 5: Game Spotting at Lake Nakuru
Get an early start, making your way to the spectacular Nyahururu (Thomson's Falls). Travel further south to arrive at Lake Nakuru, a haven for a multitude of bird species. Enjoy viewing game as you make your way to Lake Nakuru Lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, after which you can enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting species such as buffalo, leopard, zebra, waterbuck, and both black and white rhino.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Lake Nakuru Lodge

Days 6: Masses of Game in the Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning breakfast before taking a scenic drive through the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy game viewing en route to Mara Serena Lodge. Stop along the way for lunch at a lodge. Arrive at Mara Serena Lodge as the sun sets. Freshen up before enjoying dinner and a wildlife or cultural talk.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 7: Explore the Masai Mara
Embark on early morning and afternoon game drives and see the variety of wildlife in this area, including wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. Between game-viewing activities, enjoy a massage treatment or, for the more intrepid, substitute a morning game drive with a balloon safari. As you enjoy a delicious dinner, enjoy a tribal dancing display.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 8: Divine Diani Beach
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a relaxing morning before transferring to your scheduled flight to Mombasa. On arrival in bustling Mombasa, on the tropical Kenyan coast, you are met and transferred to Leopard Beach Resort and Spa. Leopard Beach is a luxurious beach resort situated on the strikingly beautiful Diani Beach, among tropical gardens. Use the afternoon to rest and recoup in this exotic location. Laze by the pool or visit the idyllic beaches.
Meals : FB
 

Days 9-10: Relaxation at Leopard Beach
A variety of sporting and leisure activities are on offer, including an 18-hole golf course, a fully equipped dive centre, and various water-based activities. Go windsurfing, kite-surfing, kayaking and fishing. Indulge yourself with health and wellness treatments at the Uzuri (meaning 'goodness' in Swahili) spa. A combination of African and European-style treatments are available.
Meals : FB
 

Day 11: Set Off Home
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before transferring to Mombasa International Airport for your flight home.
 
 


Rates & Terms
 
RATES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS
 
Validity Period Per Person Sharing Single Room Supplement
11/1/2008 - 12/15/2008 USD  2539 U$ 478
12/16/2008 - 12/21/2008 USD  2794 U$ 532
12/22/2008 - 12/28/2008 USD  3091 U$ 691
12/29/2008 - 1/2/2009 USD  3173 U$ 604
1/3/2009 - 1/25/2009 USD  3077 U$ 562
1/26/2009 - 2/28/2009 USD  3358 U$ 729
3/1/2009 - 3/31/2009 USD  3077 U$ 562
4/1/2009 - 4/27/2009 USD  2894 U$ 109
6/26/2009 - 6/28/2009 USD  3069 U$ 469
6/29/2009 - 10/31/2009 USD  3358 U$ 729
11/1/2009 - 12/15/2009 USD  2957 U$ 505
 
Package Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Collection in Nairobi
  • Transportation while on safari - in microbuses
  • Qualified English speaking driver / guide
  • Transfers to MOI airport
  • Return transfers to Diani Reef
  • All government taxes
  • Park entrance fees
  • Half litre bottle of water per person per day on game drives


Package Excludes:

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel & personal accident insurance
  • Porterage
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls etc
  • Any optional excursions not indicated in the itinerary ie. balloon safaris


Notes:

  • All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a modern safari cruiser (with seven window seats) with an English speaking driver-guide on shared basis.
  • In order to qualify for low-season rates, the tour must begin and end within the specified dates. If a safari begins in low season and ends in high season, the cost will be pro rata.
  • Between 27 December and 2 January, a minimum stay of 7 nights is required at Leopard Beach Resort and Spa.