14 Days Kenya Luxury Family Safari and Beach
Safari Highlights
Outstanding scenery, Interesting rural countryside, Cultural interaction
Lodges offer activities for children of all ages- bush lessons, cultural visits etc
Lodges offer activities for adults and children
Slow itinerary that is not tiring for elderly persons and children
Routing: Nairobi - Naivasha - Masai Mara - Mombasa (Diani Beach)
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi
Arrive Nairobi's International Airport from where you will be met by Hallmark Travel Planners rep and transfer to Nairobi Serena Hotel in Nairobi for the evening.
Day 2: Day in Nairobi
After breakfast, you explore the city and its attractions. Activities include visit to the Karen Blixen Museum (author of Out of Africa), the giraffe sanctuary, a city tour and the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. Lunch will be at Karen Blixen Restaurant.
Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Day 3: Drive Nairobi to Naivasha
After breakfast, you will be met by your driver/guide and depart by road to Lake Naivasha. Spend your first day at Lake Naivasha in the glorious garden surrounds of Loldia House. You may chose to go horse riding, go on a boat trip on the Lake or visit the local school. In the evenings you special dinners and sundowners are organised.
Overnight at Loldia House.
Day 4: Visit to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast drive to nearby Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive. Lake Nakuru park started life as a bird sanctuary before becoming a National Park. The lake itself is shallow and strongly alkaline which attracts huge flocks of flamingos that dapple the shore line. It is home to herds of zebra, waterbuck and buffalo as well as the endangered Rothschild giraffe and other mammals. It is also possible to see prides of lions during game drives and its one of the best places in Kenya to spot leopard. The park is an important sanctuary for white and endangered black rhino which can be seen resting in the shade of acacia trees on the lake shore. Later return to Loldia House for overnight.
Day 5: Flight Naivasha to Maasai Mara
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for flight to Maasai Mara reserve. The Maasai Mara is the most popular reserve in Kenya setting the scene for the Great Migration that occurs annually between June and October. Over 1 million wildebeest flood the reserve after travelling north from the Serengeti in Tanzania, along with large herds of other herbivores all looking for the best grazing. Closely following the herbivores are the predators, most notably lions and hyenas. Overnights at Governors Camp
Day 6 and 7: Maasai Mara
Safari and cultural activities. There are many activities to do during your stay such as bush walking, Maasai village visits, picnics and sundowners as well as the usual 4x4 game drive. Overnight Governoors Camp.
Day 8: Flight to Nairobi
You return by light aircraft to Nairobi. Meals and overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Day 9: Flight from Nairobi to Diani
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Diani. On arrival at the Diani Airstrip you will be met by Hallmark Travel Planners rep and transfer to Almanara Resort. Almanara is situated on the south coast of Kenya, 1 ½ hours ride south from Mombasa, on the beach of the Indian Ocean. All meals and overnight at Almanara Resort.
Day 10 to Day 13: Beach Activities at Almanara Resort - Diani
Relaxation and beach activities. All meals and activities at Almanara Resort.
Day 14: Depart
Transfer to Diani Airstrip or Mombasa airprt for flight to Nairobi. Connect your your international flight back home.
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Children Rates
Children under 12 years of age, pay 50% of the price when sharing with 2 adults.
The prices given above include:
- Arrival & departure transfers to & 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
The Prices Above do 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
- International flight into/out of Kenya - Check out Great Prices for Flights into Africa Here
- Entry Visa to Kenya
