14 Days Kenya Safari and Seychelles Beach Vacation

Route in Kenya: Nairobi - Aberdare - Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Route in Seychelles: Mahe

Day: Arrival Nairobi, Kenya
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International airport, you are met by Hallmark Travel Planners representative. You transfer to Nairobi Serena Hotel for overnight. Booked on Bed and breakfast mealplan.

Day 2: Drive from Nairobi to Aberdares National park
Breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi. After breakfast, depart driving to Aberdares National Park. You expect to arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, transfer to the main treehotel inside the park. Aberdare National park lies within a beautiful mountain range in the central highlands of The park is a fairy tale place of dense forest, misty moorlands and alpine plants where icy rivers plunge in glorious cascades and waterfalls.

The 766 sq. km of the Aberdare area are rich in wildlife. The Salient stretching out towards the nearby town of Nyeri, was once an elephant migration route, not used any more today. These great animals remain within the park together with buffalo, a wide variety of antelope, giant forest hog, the elusive bongo, rhino, lions and hyenas. Tacazze and Malachite Sunbird, Mountain Buzzard and African Goshawk are found in this area where the bird-life is abundant and varied. Enjoy overnight game viewing from the comfort you’re your room at The Ark.

Day 3: Drive from Aberdares to Ol Pejeta
Breakfast at the treehotel or base hotel. After breakfast, join up with your guide and drive to Ol Pejeta conservancy. You will get to the ranch in time for lunch at the Sweetwaters Tented camp.

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000-acre private wildlife conservancy. It is situated on the equator, between the foot hills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya. The conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the “Big Five” (the endangered black and white rhino , leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah and chimpanzee. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented camp or similar.

Day 4: Drive Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
Early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta Ranch followed by breakfast. After breakfast, leave the camp and drive towards the rift valley to arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru National park.

Lake Nakuru National park is one of the finest ornithological sights in the world, famous haunt of thousand of flamingoes which feed on the algae in the 40 cm deep lake. With a total area of 368 sq. km, home for more than 450 different kinds of birds, Lake Nakuru is one of This beautiful shallow alkaline lake, just south of Nakuru town, is surrounded by acacia woodland and rich savannah. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or similar.

Day 5: Drive from Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National park before breakfast. After breakfast, depart for the famous Maasai Mara Game reserve. You arrive in time for lunch at the Mara. Check in at the lodge. After lunch, relax till time for the late afternoon game drive that goes until sunset.

The Maasai Mara Game reserve is Kenya’s leading game reserve. It is situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, with an area of 1,812 sq. km, limited to the East by the Talek river and Loita plains and lies on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. The Mara is the northern extension to the renowned Serengeti plain. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge or similar.

Day 6 and 7: Day in Maasai Mara
0630 hours early morning game drive followed by breakfast at your lodge. Further game drive in the Mara with picnic lunch if you wish. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge or similar.

Day 8: Drive to Nairobi
Early morning game drive will be followed by breakfast before you depart and return back to Nairobi. You arrive in the early afternoon and drive to Carnivore Restaurant for dinner. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 9: Flight from Nairobi to Mahe
On arrival at the Mahe International Airport , Victoria you will be met by Hallmark Travel Planners representative. Transfer on air-conditioned Coach to your hotel. You are booked on half board accommodation at Berjaya Beau Vallon Beach Resort or similar.

Day 10: Day in Mahe
The second day at Mahe is free for activities of your own choice. You may choose to go shopping with the Island or just relax at the beach. You are booked at Berjaya Beau Vallon Beach Resort or similar.

Day 11: Day in Mahe
On this day you will be picked up from your hotel for a Nature Trail excursion on the Mahe Island. You will have packed lunch and water. You return to your hotels in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Berjaya Beau Valloon Beach Resort or similar.

Day 12 & 13: Days in Mahe
These days are for your own relaxation. You may however, pick on several local excursions that you can undertake. Otherwise the whole day is at your leisure in Mahe. Dinner and overnight at Berjaya Beau Valloon Beach Resort or similar.

Day 14: Depart
This is your last day in Seychelles. You will be picked from the hotel for your transfer to Mahe International airport. You board your home bound flight

End of services

• Arrival & departure transfers to and from international Airport at the destination.
• Bed & breakfast accommodation on the first day where applicable.
• Use of customized safari vehicle with Pop up roof for game viewing & photography
• Guaranteed window seats for every participants.
• All entry fees where applicable in the parks, reserves and sanctuary
• Full board meal plan while on Safari – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Qualified local English - Speaking driver guide (French, Spanish & German on request)
• Game drives as per the program
• All government taxes applicable

In Seychelles

• On arrival meet & assist at the Airport by Airport representative
• Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Mahe.
• Accommodation based on half board meal plan.
• Tours in the Seychelles as per the Itinerary.
• Transfer Services between the Islands.
• Any applicable taxes 

 The Tour Package Price would NOT Include:

• Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara - can be booked separately
• Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
• Flight into/out of Africa and between countries
• Entry Visas