Day 1 Arrive Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival in Nairobi today you will be greeted and assisted with the transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Nairobi-Samburu | Meals: BLD
An early departure from Nairobi this morning takes us by road, heading north. We pass Thika and continue past some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea. We pass through Nanyuki town and eventually get to the dusty border outpost of Isiolo. From here, it's just a little longer to your luxury tented camp set under the shade of doum palms along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest. The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya.
The 12 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.) A limited laundry service is available.
The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives.
Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are among the camp's many regular wild visitors, while Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya. Samburu's hot dry climate is also perfect for al-fresco breakfasts and three course lunches. Four course candle-lit dinners can be enjoyed in the cosy dining area under the magnificent African sky.
ACTIVITIES :
Cultural visits
Entertainment by local Samburu warriors
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Day 3 Samburu | Meals: BLD
Samburu National Reserve is spectacular. The dry plains are bisected by the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, with Mt. Kenya visible in the background. Samburu is a small reserve, but rich in wildlife. Watch for several species endemic to the region like gerenuk and Grevy's zebra. Thanks to a healthy population of plains game like gazelle, impala and zebras, the big cat predators like lion, leopard and cheetah can also be found here. Birdlife is also fantastic - among the birds you might spot on your morning and afternoon game drives are sunbirds, Lilac-breasted Roller, Secretary Bird and Superb Starling, to name just a few.
Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest. The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya.
The 12 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.) A limited laundry service is available.
The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives.
Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are among the camp's many regular wild visitors, while Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya. Samburu's hot dry climate is also perfect for al-fresco breakfasts and three course lunches. Four course candle-lit dinners can be enjoyed in the cosy dining area under the magnificent African sky.
ACTIVITIES :
Cultural visits
Entertainment by local Samburu warriors
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Day 4 Samburu-Lake Nakuru | Meals: BLD
Leaving Samburu behind today, you will travel south, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya until you reach Nanyuki. Here, your route will turn west to Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson's Falls. Continue on to Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch. Later, take a walk around the grounds of the camp and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
Tucked away in the spectacular vastness of The Great Rift Valley on a private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views of the Eburu and Mau Ranges .
10 cottages built of lava stone and thatched makuti roof add glamour and style to its contemporary African ambience. Every cottage is surrounded by Candelabra Euphobia, yellow barked Acacia and other indigenous trees that provide a relaxed atmosphere as you listen to the African night sounds of a lion roar or the laughter of the hyena in the distance. Bush walks, night game drives, sundowners or bush breakfast and hot air ballooning over the spectacular Great Rift Valley and the lakes below are additional activities that you can enjoy and enhance your stay in truly remarkable and authentic African setting.
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Day 5 Lake Nakuru | Meals: BLD
Leave camp this morning with a picnic lunch to spend the day game viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park. Set in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park is comprised of the lake by the same name, and a wide variety of birdlife and animal life. There are more than 56 species of mammals in the park, including the endangered white rhino.
Tucked away in the spectacular vastness of The Great Rift Valley on a private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views of the Eburu and Mau Ranges .
10 cottages built of lava stone and thatched makuti roof add glamour and style to its contemporary African ambience. Every cottage is surrounded by Candelabra Euphobia, yellow barked Acacia and other indigenous trees that provide a relaxed atmosphere as you listen to the African night sounds of a lion roar or the laughter of the hyena in the distance. Bush walks, night game drives, sundowners or bush breakfast and hot air ballooning over the spectacular Great Rift Valley and the lakes below are additional activities that you can enjoy and enhance your stay in truly remarkable and authentic African setting.
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Day 6 Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for Kenya's most famous national park, the Masai Mara. Your drive takes you through Narok and across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and then later an afternoon game drive in the Mara.
Set on the banks of the Talek River overlooking the Mara plains, Tipilikwani Mara Camp has one of the most spectacular views available. The Maasai Mara is home to the wildebeest migration - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - as well as to some of the most abundant wildlife populations in Africa!
The 20 luxury tents lure discerning travellers with the cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings they offer. Each en-suite tent is equipped with all amenities and has its own terrace. Two large adjoining tents sharing a common verandah are the ideal setting for families.
The dining and lounge area reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building. The open-sided design affords a unique, magical view across the river to the rolling plains dotted with game. Enjoy an al-fresco breakfast or wind down with a glass of wine at the camp fire watching the spectacular sunset. Elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino and lion roam free - at ease in a protected, natural environment.
Activities on offer include game drives accompanied by expert local guides, bush walks and hot air ballooning at dawn (at extra cost). Tipilikwani offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the African bush
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Day 7 & 8 Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Enjoy two full days of game viewing in the Masai Mara. Be sure to have your check list handy on your morning and afternoon game drives, as you will surely check off most of your list. The Masai Mara was original established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1961 with only 520 square kilometers. Today, the reserve encompasses over 1,500 square kilometers and is teeming with plains game like gazelle, impala, giraffe and buffalo. You will find all the Big Five in the Masai Mara, along with more than 470 species of birds � both migrant and resident. And of course, the Masai Mara is the setting for the largest animal migration on earth when each year millions of wildebeest, zebra and other plains game cross the Mara River from Tanzania in search of green grass and fresh pasture.
Set on the banks of the Talek River overlooking the Mara plains, Tipilikwani Mara Camp has one of the most spectacular views available. The Maasai Mara is home to the wildebeest migration - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - as well as to some of the most abundant wildlife populations in Africa!
The 20 luxury tents lure discerning travellers with the cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings they offer. Each en-suite tent is equipped with all amenities and has its own terrace. Two large adjoining tents sharing a common verandah are the ideal setting for families.
The dining and lounge area reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building. The open-sided design affords a unique, magical view across the river to the rolling plains dotted with game. Enjoy an al-fresco breakfast or wind down with a glass of wine at the camp fire watching the spectacular sunset. Elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino and lion roam free - at ease in a protected, natural environment.
Activities on offer include game drives accompanied by expert local guides, bush walks and hot air ballooning at dawn (at extra cost). Tipilikwani offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the African bush
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Day 9 Nairobi-Depart | Meals: B
Your time in the Mara ends all too quickly today as you leave after breakfast and drive across the acres of wheat and barley farms past Narok and up the Great Rift Valley escarpment towards Nairobi. After included lunch, the words of author Karen Blixen come to life as you visit her home and stroll the grounds set under the Ngong Hills. Be entertained at the Giraffe Center when you are greeted by the graceful Rothschilds giraffes intent on finding pellets of food in your hands. There is time to freshen up in our Partner Lounge before dinner at the Pampa Grill and a late evening transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival in Nairobi today you will be greeted and assisted with the transfer to your hotel.
Villa Rosa Kempinski
Day 2 Nairobi-Samburu | Meals: BLD
An early departure from Nairobi this morning takes us by road, heading north. We pass Thika and continue past some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea. We pass through Nanyuki town and eventually get to the dusty border outpost of Isiolo. From here, it's just a little longer to your luxury tented camp set under the shade of doum palms along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest. The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya.
The 12 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.) A limited laundry service is available.
The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives.
Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are among the camp's many regular wild visitors, while Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya. Samburu's hot dry climate is also perfect for al-fresco breakfasts and three course lunches. Four course candle-lit dinners can be enjoyed in the cosy dining area under the magnificent African sky.
ACTIVITIES :
- Guided bush/nature walk
- Bush breakfast / Bush dinner
- Sundowners
- Cocktail on the game viewing deck overlooking the waterhole
- Game drives in 4 wheel drive open-sided vehicles
Cultural visits
- Lectures on Samburu culture by resident naturalist
Entertainment by local Samburu warriors
×
Day 3 Samburu | Meals: BLD
Samburu National Reserve is spectacular. The dry plains are bisected by the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, with Mt. Kenya visible in the background. Samburu is a small reserve, but rich in wildlife. Watch for several species endemic to the region like gerenuk and Grevy's zebra. Thanks to a healthy population of plains game like gazelle, impala and zebras, the big cat predators like lion, leopard and cheetah can also be found here. Birdlife is also fantastic - among the birds you might spot on your morning and afternoon game drives are sunbirds, Lilac-breasted Roller, Secretary Bird and Superb Starling, to name just a few.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest. The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya.
The 12 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.) A limited laundry service is available.
The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives.
Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are among the camp's many regular wild visitors, while Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya. Samburu's hot dry climate is also perfect for al-fresco breakfasts and three course lunches. Four course candle-lit dinners can be enjoyed in the cosy dining area under the magnificent African sky.
ACTIVITIES :
- Guided bush/nature walk
- Bush breakfast / Bush dinner
- Sundowners
- Cocktail on the game viewing deck overlooking the waterhole
- Game drives in 4 wheel drive open-sided vehicles
Cultural visits
- Lectures on Samburu culture by resident naturalist
Entertainment by local Samburu warriors
×
Day 4 Samburu-Lake Nakuru | Meals: BLD
Leaving Samburu behind today, you will travel south, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya until you reach Nanyuki. Here, your route will turn west to Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson's Falls. Continue on to Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch. Later, take a walk around the grounds of the camp and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
Mbweha Camp
Tucked away in the spectacular vastness of The Great Rift Valley on a private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views of the Eburu and Mau Ranges .
10 cottages built of lava stone and thatched makuti roof add glamour and style to its contemporary African ambience. Every cottage is surrounded by Candelabra Euphobia, yellow barked Acacia and other indigenous trees that provide a relaxed atmosphere as you listen to the African night sounds of a lion roar or the laughter of the hyena in the distance. Bush walks, night game drives, sundowners or bush breakfast and hot air ballooning over the spectacular Great Rift Valley and the lakes below are additional activities that you can enjoy and enhance your stay in truly remarkable and authentic African setting.
×
Day 5 Lake Nakuru | Meals: BLD
Leave camp this morning with a picnic lunch to spend the day game viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park. Set in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park is comprised of the lake by the same name, and a wide variety of birdlife and animal life. There are more than 56 species of mammals in the park, including the endangered white rhino.
Mbweha Camp
Tucked away in the spectacular vastness of The Great Rift Valley on a private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views of the Eburu and Mau Ranges .
10 cottages built of lava stone and thatched makuti roof add glamour and style to its contemporary African ambience. Every cottage is surrounded by Candelabra Euphobia, yellow barked Acacia and other indigenous trees that provide a relaxed atmosphere as you listen to the African night sounds of a lion roar or the laughter of the hyena in the distance. Bush walks, night game drives, sundowners or bush breakfast and hot air ballooning over the spectacular Great Rift Valley and the lakes below are additional activities that you can enjoy and enhance your stay in truly remarkable and authentic African setting.
×
Day 6 Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for Kenya's most famous national park, the Masai Mara. Your drive takes you through Narok and across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and then later an afternoon game drive in the Mara.
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Set on the banks of the Talek River overlooking the Mara plains, Tipilikwani Mara Camp has one of the most spectacular views available. The Maasai Mara is home to the wildebeest migration - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - as well as to some of the most abundant wildlife populations in Africa!
The 20 luxury tents lure discerning travellers with the cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings they offer. Each en-suite tent is equipped with all amenities and has its own terrace. Two large adjoining tents sharing a common verandah are the ideal setting for families.
The dining and lounge area reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building. The open-sided design affords a unique, magical view across the river to the rolling plains dotted with game. Enjoy an al-fresco breakfast or wind down with a glass of wine at the camp fire watching the spectacular sunset. Elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino and lion roam free - at ease in a protected, natural environment.
Activities on offer include game drives accompanied by expert local guides, bush walks and hot air ballooning at dawn (at extra cost). Tipilikwani offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the African bush
×
Day 7 & 8 Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Enjoy two full days of game viewing in the Masai Mara. Be sure to have your check list handy on your morning and afternoon game drives, as you will surely check off most of your list. The Masai Mara was original established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1961 with only 520 square kilometers. Today, the reserve encompasses over 1,500 square kilometers and is teeming with plains game like gazelle, impala, giraffe and buffalo. You will find all the Big Five in the Masai Mara, along with more than 470 species of birds � both migrant and resident. And of course, the Masai Mara is the setting for the largest animal migration on earth when each year millions of wildebeest, zebra and other plains game cross the Mara River from Tanzania in search of green grass and fresh pasture.
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Set on the banks of the Talek River overlooking the Mara plains, Tipilikwani Mara Camp has one of the most spectacular views available. The Maasai Mara is home to the wildebeest migration - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - as well as to some of the most abundant wildlife populations in Africa!
The 20 luxury tents lure discerning travellers with the cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings they offer. Each en-suite tent is equipped with all amenities and has its own terrace. Two large adjoining tents sharing a common verandah are the ideal setting for families.
The dining and lounge area reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building. The open-sided design affords a unique, magical view across the river to the rolling plains dotted with game. Enjoy an al-fresco breakfast or wind down with a glass of wine at the camp fire watching the spectacular sunset. Elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino and lion roam free - at ease in a protected, natural environment.
Activities on offer include game drives accompanied by expert local guides, bush walks and hot air ballooning at dawn (at extra cost). Tipilikwani offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the African bush
×
Day 9 Nairobi-Depart | Meals: B
Your time in the Mara ends all too quickly today as you leave after breakfast and drive across the acres of wheat and barley farms past Narok and up the Great Rift Valley escarpment towards Nairobi. After included lunch, the words of author Karen Blixen come to life as you visit her home and stroll the grounds set under the Ngong Hills. Be entertained at the Giraffe Center when you are greeted by the graceful Rothschilds giraffes intent on finding pellets of food in your hands. There is time to freshen up in our Partner Lounge before dinner at the Pampa Grill and a late evening transfer to the airport for your flight home.
