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Holiday Inn Nairobi, Mutamiyu House, Kiangazi House, Chui Lodge, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, Tijara Beach

This 11 day fly in safari offers you the opportunity to unwind in the tranquil gardens shaded by giant acacia trees on the shore of Lake Naivasha, Great Rift Valley.  The wonderful opportunity to view the endangered black rhino in the Laikipia Plateau and exploring the renowned Masai Mara on exhilarating game drives.

Day 1: Nairobi

Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met and transferred to the Holiday Inn Nairobi.

Kenya's capital is one of the largest and most influential cities in Africa, an important commercial and financial regional hub. It is the port of entry for most travellers to Kenya and offers bustling markets, interesting history and numerous attractions. Named after a Maasai watering hole, "enkare nyarobi", which means "place of cool waters", Nairobi is known for its leafy streets and parks. The skyline, with towering skyscrapers and imposing architecture also draws one's attention soon after arriving in the city. Not-to-be-missed are visits to the city's beautiful Uhuru Park and an informative excursion to the Karen Blixen Museum.

Overnight at the Holiday Inn Nairobi. Accommodation is in a room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast.

Day 2-3: Laikipia Plateau

After a wholesome breakfast you will be driven to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Loisaba airstrip. From the airstrip, you'll embark on your first game drive to Mutamaiyu House.

The eastern escarpment of the Rift Valley known as the Laikipia Plateau is divided into a patchwork of enormous ranches. Over the years with cooperation from their owners, these farms were transformed into game reserves and now contain some of the most exclusive lodges in the remotest parts of Kenya. Laikipia Wildlife Forum was founded and an enormous wildlife stronghold was born. The Forum hopes that Laikipia will increasingly be seen as Kenya's foremost exclusive destination due to the select nature of its lodges, the important ecosystem with large wildlife populations, and the fact that the plateau is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in East Africa.

Overnight for two nights at Mutamaiyu House. Accommodation is in a charming cottage with a lovely ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily and daily activities.  Adventures include twice-daily game drives in the Mugie Wildlife Conservancy (including in the rhino sanctuary), bush sundowners, guided walks, camel walks, fishing, and cultural visits to the Mugie school and Gala graves.

Day 4-5: Lake Naivasha

After a mouth-watering breakfast you will be driven back to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Loldia Airstrip. Upon landing you will embark on a short game drive to your choice of either Kiangazi House or Chui Lodge.

Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. Lake area varies greatly according to rainfall, with an average range between 114 and 991 sq kms. At the beginning of the 20th Century, Naivasha completely dried up and effectively disappeared. The resulting open land was farmed, until heavy rains a few years later caused the lake to return to existence, swallowing up the newly established estates.

Overnight for two nights at Kiangazi House. Accommodation is in a luxurious cottage with an ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily and daily activities.  Adventures include twice-daily game drives,  including exhilarating game drives in Hell's Gate National Park, guided bush walks, a visit to the spectacular Oserian Flower Farm, boat cruises and fishing on Lake Naivasha, bush breakfast and sundowners.

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Overnight for two nights at Chui Lodge. Accommodation is in a spacious cottage with a lovely ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily and daily activities.  Adventures include day and night game drives, including exhilarating game drives in Hell's Gate National Park, guided bush walks, visit to breathtaking Oserian Flower Farm, boat trips & fishing on Lake Naivasha, bush breakfast and sundowners.

Day 6-8: Masai Mara

After tantalising breakfast you will be driven back to the airstrip where you will board your scheduled flight to Kichwa Airstrip. Upon your arrival you will be met and driven to Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp.

The Masai Mara is Kenya's most renowned game park, situated in the northern extension of the Serengeti. Its legendary Great Migration, of over two million wildebeest and other antelope, has been described as one of nature's greatest wildlife spectacles - and an experience every safari enthusiast should witness at least once in their lifetime. Game viewing in this celebrated park is wonderful all round the year, with virtually guaranteed sightings of the Big Five. The park takes its name from the Mara River, which flows through the reserve, and the Maasai people, a tribe whose red dress and proud demeanour have ensured they are probably Kenya's best-known (and most-photographed) people.

Overnight for three nights at Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp.  Accommodation is in a luxury, Hemingway-style safari tent with a spacious ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily, teas and coffees, emergency medical evacuation insurance and daily lodge activities.  Adventures include twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, birdwatching and daily lectures by a Masaai naturalist.  Optional excursions at an additional cost include night game drives on the lodge's private concession, guided walking trails up and along the Oloololo escarpment, a Maasai community visit, sundowners at a location with spectacular views across the Mara and hot air ballooning.

Day 9-11: Mombasa

Today, after a delectable breakfast feast you will be driven to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Ukunda airstrip, where you will be met by a representative from Tijara Beach, who will drive you to the lodge.

The coastal city of Mombasa is one of Africa's major tourist destinations, and has some of the best beaches in the world. Mombasa is Kenya's second largest city, located on Kenya's Eastern coastline bordering the Indian Ocean. The city has also become popular for its diverse marine life, game park safaris, world-class hotels and friendly people. Mombasa undoubtedly has one of the best white sandy beaches in Africa. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean cater to all types of tourists: those looking for a quiet swim, a place for kids to play, deep-sea fishing, and water sports activities such as scuba diving and sailing. When coupled with its large selection of beachfront hotels, Mombasa becomes an ideal place for a vacation.

Overnight for three nights at Tijara Beach. Accommodation is in a cottage with an ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily and daily activities.  Adventures include snorkelling and scuba diving around a pristine reef, beach and cave walks.

Day 12: Depart

Tuck into a mouth-watering breakfast before your journey to Mombasa International Airport for your onward flight.