ROMANTIC SAFARI ( SLA / RS 005 )

Day 1: Arrive / Nairobi

Welcome to Nairobi , Kenya 's vibrant capital city. On arrival you will be met by a SLA rep and taken to Giraffe Manor, a 1930's stone building with soaring two-storey entrance hall and sweeping staircase. Located on 140 acres of forested land, this beautiful home has 4 elegant bedrooms all comfortably furnished with large four poster beds, antique pieces and striking art deco bathrooms. The rare Rothschild giraffe that live on the grounds come calling on the house, peering in the upstairs and downstairs windows and doorways, making your stay there unforgettable.

Day 2 & 3: Near Magadi - Little Shompole

Leave after breakfast to Wilson Airport for the charter flight to Shompole Lodge departing at 1300 hrs .A professional driver guide will be waiting at the airstrip to transfer you to Little Shompole, commanding striking views across the Great Rift Valley . Complete with large double beds, cool pools, sun-deck, lounge and spacious bathroom with his and hers washbasins, these rooms are the ultimate in stylish privacy. The rooms also share an exclusive lounge and dining area and a plunge pool that looks out across Lake Natron . Guests of Little Shompole can enjoy the privacy of a dedicated team of staff, private guide and butler service. Activities on offer include early morning and evening walks, day and night game drives, visits to Lake Natron to see the Flamingoes and birds, Lion, Leopards, Cheetah, Hippo, Aardwolf, Civet and Wild Dogs. Meals will be served at the Little Camp dinning area (FB)

Day 4 & 5: Kongoni Game Valley – Naivasha

Depart to the airstrip for the charter flight to Nairobi leaving at 13.45hr to arrive at 14.15 hrs. You will then connect with the schedule service to Naivasha and on arrival a driver guide will be waiting to transfer you to Kongoni Game Valley , where you will be staying for the next two nights. This is one of the most beautiful villas in Kenya , with first class accommodation and excellent cuisine. The villa was built at the beginning of the last century with wide open verandas overlooking the spectacular Lake Naivasha . Activities include game drives in the privately owned conservation area and its wildlife: exotic animals and birds - Leopard, Zebra, Impala, Giraffe, Buffalo , Hippo, Flamingo and hundreds of other species. Kongoni offers a wide range of other activities such as horse riding, game walks, boat rides to mention a few.

Day 6, 7: Masai Mara – Bateleur Camp

Depart on the scheduled afternoon service to the Masai Mara , Kenya 's finest reserve; a vast expanse of open land with a dense concentration of resident animals. A professional driver guide will be waiting at the airstrip to transfer you to Bateleur Camp nestled in a lush riverine forest. The tented suites epitomize classic elegance with polished wooden floors and en suite bathrooms with glass-walled showers, twin hand-basins and a separate flush w.c. Each tent has a private deck overlooking the vast game-filled plains of the Masai Mara, and a personal butler will ensure your every need is catered for.
Beautiful antiques adorn the comfortable sitting area and indoor/outdoor dining area, transporting you to the heyday of classic safaris. The camp also features a deep lap pool and a small African gift shop. Your private butler will serve you delicious Pan-African cuisine in the dining area, on the veranda or in a romantic setting under the stars. Bush breakfasts and candlelit dinners offer an unforgettable experience.
There will be exciting morning and afternoon game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and exhilarating night drives on the private concession, guided bush walks, Maasai community visits or spectacular sundowners with panoramic views across the Mara.

Day 8 - 11: Mombasa - Funzi Keys

After an action packed last few days we wind down and head to the beach. You will depart on the morning scheduled service to Nairobi where you then connect with the afternoon flight to the coastal town of Mombasa . A shared charter will be waiting to transport you to the sophisticated and exotic island off the Kenyan Coast . Ten cottages constructed of stone and thatch is set along the sand on the high water line. Stone mounted Jacuzzis offer fantastic sea views and you get to enjoy your private campfire lit every night on your oceanfront sitting area. Swimming, snorkeling, sailing, fishing ……are some of the activities on offer!

Day 12: Depart

After a relaxing break you will be transferred to the Airport for the flight back to Nairobi where you will connect with your outbound flight after an exciting holiday.

The cost of the safari will be USD 8,468

INCLUDES:

• Guaranteed price on confirmation

• Financial and liability insurance

• All ground transport whilst on safari.

• Fullboard accommodation

• Shared Charter flight Nairobi – Shompole – Nairobi

• Shared Charter flight Mombasa – Funzi Keys – Mombasa

• Flight from Nairobi to Mombasa and return

• Flight from Nairobi to the Masai Mara and return

• All game reserve and park entrance fees to include government taxes

• Services of English speaking professional driver/guide

• Arrival and departure airport transfers

• Beers, soft drinks, local spirits and house wine

• Teas and coffees

• At Kongoni walks, bush meals, horse riding and mountain biking is included

• At Funzi assage, pedicure, manicure, visits to the sand bank, sailing, canoeing, creek fishing,    wind-surfing, dhow and boat trips in the bay and to the Ramisi River, sundowner's dhow cruises are included

• Laundry

• Two extended game drives (please note that the game drives are on a seat basis)

• Bottled mineral water whilst on safari

EXCLUDES:

• International flights to Kenya

• Visas to Kenya

• Personal insurance

• Gratuities

• Items of personal nature

• Optional extras not detailed in the above itinerary