Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 - NAIROBI
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be greeted by a Born Free representative and escorted to your hotel. Nairobi has a wonderful variety of hotels - from the traditional deluxe Norfolk to the new Palacina - the choice is yours.
Various Options
Day 2-4 - CHYULU HILLS - MT. KILIMANJARO
A fabulous buffet breakfast this morning and and then a short flight to the Chyulu Hills located in the shadows of Mt. Kilimanjaro between Amboseli and Tsavo parks. Campi ya Kanzi has been selected as one of the top eco-resorts in the world and a premium private ranch. Each day will be very special – a typical day may begin with the aroma of Kenyan coffee or tea brought to your tent by your personal Masai attendant. Your first adventure into the bush will be in special open vehicles… or if you prefer you could take a morning escorted walk.
After your safari, return to the camp for a breakfast that includes fresh local fruit such as mango and pineapple or enjoy a picnic breakfast in the middle of the savannah, complete with eggs and bacon cooked on a bush fire. Following breakfast, you can enjoy another game viewing activity. For lunch, a grand picnic is served featuring fresh vegetables from the garden. All will depend on your desires, time of the year (game moves within the reserve and certain safaris are better in certain times of the year). It will be up to you to decide what you would like most to do. You can consider options such as the traditional game drives, Masai cultural village visit and game walks.
Each of the seven exclusive cottages have a wide veranda to provide superb views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Tsavo Hills - all have private facilities.
Campi Ya Kanzi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Fully Inclusive)
Day 5-6 - NORTHERN FRONTIER - SAMBURU AREA
After breakfast in camp, fly on your connecting flight to the Northern Frontier District. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Lewa Downs, located in a dramatic semiarid region, near Samburu. A variety of unique species are found in this area as Lewa is rich in wildlife with densities as high as anywhere in Africa. Conservation efforts are focused on the endangered species found on Lewa - including the black rhino, Grevy's zebra, certain elephants, sitatunga, Reticulated giraffe and wild dogs among others. Lunch will be served back at Lewa Downs. Lewa Wilderness Trails including walks, horseback safaris, camel experiences. After an exciting day out in the bush - relax in the beautiful swimming pool that overlooks the game viewing areas.
Lewa Downs Wilderness Trails Cottages (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Fully Inclusive)
Day 7-9 - MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After breakfast, board a flight to Nanyuki Airstrip, connecting with a scheduled Air Kenya flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Mara offers unsurpassed game viewing. In one sweep of binoculars you can see a hundred elephants, lion, impala, zebra, and wildebeest. The plains are gold, and the silhouettes of elephant, giraffe and lion can be seen. Become a part of the life in the Mara - birth, feeding, death and life, an incredible experience that you will never forget. An in-depth visit is planned to one of the local Masai villages, where guests will have a chance to walk with the Masai and learn about the traditions of these fascinating people.
Your choice of three premium permanent fully inclusive tented camps:
Il Moran-Governors Camp Group or Kichwa Tembo-Bateleur or Leleshwa Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Fully Inclusive)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Day 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ONWARDS
Today you will bid a bittersweet farewell to the wonderful friends you have made at camp and the African bush. Board your flight to Nairobi where a guide will be available for the day. There will be a dayroom available for your convenience and time to shop before your flight abroad.
(Breakfast)
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