Apodiformes Adventures

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$3,957 to $4,687 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Into The Wild North

Into The Wild North

After a warm welcome in Nairobi, depart north through Kenya’s scenic central highlands toward the rugged beauty of Samburu.

Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury tented camp overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River, frequented by elephants, reticulated giraffes and crocodiles basking along the banks.

Spend the afternoon at leisure, soaking in the dramatic semi-arid landscape before heading out on your first guided game drive, searching for Samburu’s famous “Special Five”.

Return at sunset for sun downers overlooking the river followed by a gourmet dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Rare Species & Riverfront Views

Rare Species & Riverfront Views

Wake to birdsong and distant elephant calls. Enjoy an early-morning game drive when predators are active and the desert air is cool.

Return for a lavish bush breakfast, followed by time to relax at the pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or simply watch wildlife from your veranda.

In the late afternoon, head out for another expertly guided safari, tracking leopards along the riverine forests and large elephant herds crossing sandy riverbeds.

Evening brings cocktails around the fire-pit and a candle-lit dinner beneath Africa’s wide skies.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Rhinos & Conservation Excellence

Rhinos & Conservation Excellence

After breakfast, travel south to the award-winning Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a sanctuary for black and white rhinos and home to the last remaining northern white rhinos.

Arrive for lunch at your elegant camp set among rolling plains with Mount Kenya as a backdrop.

In the afternoon, enjoy a private conservancy game drive, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants and perhaps visiting the rhino sanctuary or chimpanzee rescue center.

Return to camp for sunset drinks and a refined dinner.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Flamingos & Forested Escarpments

Flamingos & Forested Escarpments

Journey through fertile farmlands and the dramatic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru.

Arrive for lunch at a lodge perched above the lake with panoramic views.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this compact yet wildlife-rich park, famous for flamingos, pelicans, Rothschild giraffes and both black and white rhinos.

Watch the lake shimmer pink in the golden hour before returning for dinner.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Into Big-Cat Country

Into Big-Cat Country

After breakfast, continue southwest toward the legendary Masai Mara, Kenya’s crown jewel of safari destinations.

Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury tented camp overlooking open plains.

Head out for your first Mara game drive, tracking lions lounging beneath acacias, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and massive herds of plains game.

End the day with sun downers in the bush followed by an exquisite candle-lit dinner back at camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

A Full Day on Safari

A Full Day on Safari

Spend the day immersed in the endless savanna.

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives or opt for a full-day safari with picnic lunch beside the Mara River, watching hippos and crocodiles glide through the water.

Optional activities include: Hot-air balloon safari at sunrise (supplement) and a cultural visit to a Masai village.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

From Savanna to Sea

From Savanna to Sea

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic scheduled flight to the coast, soaring from golden grasslands to turquoise waters.

Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your exclusive beachfront resort in Diani.

Spend the afternoon unwinding, swimming in the Indian Ocean, strolling along powder-soft sand or sipping cocktails beneath swaying palms.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Swahili Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Pure Coastal Indulgence

Pure Coastal Indulgence

Spend today at leisure. Wake to ocean views and a leisurely breakfast. You can choose to spend the day beach-side or by the infinity pool, enjoy snorkeling or a sunset dhow cruise, unwind with a spa treatment, then savor a candle-lit dinner on the sand.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Swahili Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Diani Beach Final Day of Bliss

Diani Beach Final Day of Bliss

Another indulgent day to soak up the coast.

Sleep in, enjoy a long breakfast overlooking the sea, and spend the day however you wish, perhaps kayaking through mangroves or simply enjoying uninterrupted beach time.

Tonight, savor a romantic farewell dinner by the shore.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Swahili Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

A Stylish Farewell

A Stylish Farewell

After breakfast, transfer to Mombasa’s SGR terminal for your comfortable first-class train journey to Nairobi, gliding through Tsavo landscapes and rural countryside.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where your safari concludes, transfers arranged to your hotel or onward international flight.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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