Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and after clearing with Immigration and Customs formalities, proceed to the International arrivals area where you will be warmly met by a representative of Berleen Safaris and you will be transferred to the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport. Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport is conveniently located a few minutes’ drive from the terminals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi and caters to transiting passengers and to travelers who want to relax and rejuvenate before they depart on a long international flight. The hotel offers 144 con-temporarily designed rooms and suites that offer a warm and homely feel. Facilities at the hotel include restaurants, bars, a Spa, a roof top deck with an infinity pool, gym, café with a round the clock menu and a shop. There is also a conference center with 3 meeting rooms and a state of the art business center and a shop stocked with essential items and Kenyan artefacts. Dinner will be on own arrangement. Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
Another day spend in Nairobi at leisure. Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Lunch and dinner will be payable directly. No activity included today.
Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve which is home to giraffe, zebra lion and many others. Next to it is a well-regarded elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya or East Africa
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
(Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel and later transfer to Wilson Airport for your domestic flight to Samburu.
0830hrs: Depart Wilson Airport
0945hrs: Arrive Samburu Game Reserve
On arrival, met by the camps vehicle /safari guide and transferred to your Camp with a game drive en-route, arriving at the intimate camp to a warm welcome then lunch. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy an early evening game viewing drive in a shared vehicle as per the camps schedule with other camps guests.
The 14 spacious tents have rustic and colourful 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.
The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic Northern species; including the Gerenuk (Twiga gazelle) due to her long neck, the Beisa Oryx, the Reticulated Giraffe, the Somali ostrich and Grevy’s Zebra. Samburu is also an ornithological paradise, home to many birds including local species such as the Palm Nut Vulture and the Vivacious Dove.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at your camp.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Enjoy another two full days of morning and afternoon game viewing in both Samburu and Buffalo Springs game reserves in a shared vehicle and as per the camps schedule.
Leopards are often seen at dusk. The Samburu culture is a truly fascinating one, sharing a great deal of ancestral and linguistic ties to the Masai. The entire Samburu region is a place of breath taking and magical beauty, a place where the vision of a deep red sunset silhouetting the doum palms along the river as a leopard emerges to hunt brings the perfect end to a day on safari…… Enjoy meals and overnight at our camp.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Visit to a Samburu Manyatta to see how the tribe lives in this harsh surrounding.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Our safari adventure begins today with an early start for breakfast and a transfer to Kalama Airport for our short domestic flight to Masai Mara departing at 1005hrs arriving Mara North Airstrip at 1130hrs. Upon arrival you will be met by Karen Blixen camp guide-driver who will welcome you and transfer you to the Camp with a short game drive enroute.
Lunch will be served. Afternoon game drive in a shared vehicle as per the camps schedule and will be conducted by the camps guide-driver.
Karen Blixen Camp comprises large luxury canvas tents, each placed with privacy and undisturbed view along the Mara River. The stylish restaurant, the reception, the lounge and bar and the gift shop with internet are set on a raised wooden deck and furnished with accurate reproductions of Karen Blixen’s private furniture to fit in with the cozy atmosphere.
The beautiful laid swimming pool offers relaxation and even a little exercise in-between game drives. Our resident masseuse offers a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments.
Karen Blixen Camp is the perfect place to sit back and relax with a gin and tonic overlooking the Mara River and the wildlife coming to drink, whilst exchanging stories about the adventures of the day.
Return in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Karen Blixen Camp
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Spend two more days’ game viewing in this wildlife haven enjoying both morning and afternoon game drive as per the camp’s schedule and in a shared vehicle.
Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. Acacia dotted plains, tree-lined rivers and woodlands are abundant with wildlife and an array of birdlife. Game viewing is spectacular year-round, you may see a pride of lions stalking their prey, observe a herd of elephant and their fascinating social structure, or see pods of hippo wallowing in the rivers.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast or visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Maasai still live as they did for centuries -interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs
Karen Blixen Camp
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Breakfast will be served at the Camp. After breakfast you will be transferred to Mara North Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi departing at 1100hrs arriving at 1300hrs.Upon arrival in Nairobi you will be met by our representative who will meet you and transfer you to your town hotel where day rooms will have been reserved for you.
Day rooms at Radisson Blue Hotel
Located just 20 minutes’ drive from both Nairobi National Park and the airport, the new Radisson Blu Hotel in the heart of the fast-growing business district of Upper Hill is the perfect base for a Kenyan safari or business trip. Our 271 rooms and suites come complete with free high-speed Wi-Fi and a minibar, along with lovely city or park views. Our nutritious Super Breakfast includes excellent hot and cold drinks, fresh baked goods, cereals, an egg and pancake station, our signature “Morning Mary” and much more. It’s a great way to kick start your day. Dine on international classics and Kenyan dishes all day in the Larder restaurant, or savor an African-inspired meal beside the open kitchen at the elegant Chop House. You can also enjoy food and glass of wine at our Alfresco Pool Bar & Grill, then stop by our sophisticated cigar lounge.
Lunch and dinner on this day will be payable directly.
Afterwards you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight depending on your international flight departure timings.
Berleen Safaris look forward to hosting you!!!
fast in Nairobi
It is recommended that you subscribe to Adequate Travel Insurance for the entire duration of your safari time.
We can base the quote in a Safari Equipped Landcruiser upon request at an extra supplement.