Escape Worldwide - Samburu Safari plus beach

Day 1: Friday or Sunday - Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.

Day 2: Saturday or Monday - Aberdares
On arrival transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up and store any additional luggage before departing for Aberdares and to the Outspan Hotel (180 kms). After lunch an opportunity to relax or an afternoon nature walk with the resident naturalist (weather permitting). Overnight: Outspan Hotel (lunch and dinner included).

Day 3: Sunday or Tuesday - Samburu
Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve and check in to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 4: Monday or Wednesday - Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah which is traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, whilst the park is home to a host of animals including several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffes and long-necked gerenuks. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 5: Tuesday or Thursday - Aberdares
Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in to Mountain Lodge (240 km) where lunch has been arranged. Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge or join a nature walk (weather permitting) led by a local guide. Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 6: Wednesday or Friday - Lake Nakuru–Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue on to Lake Nakuru for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Continue to Lake Naivasha. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 7: Thursday or Saturday - Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320 km). An afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 8: Friday or Sunday - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra – £275), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch, at leisure with time to relax by the pool. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 9: Saturday or Monday - Mombasa
Return to Nairobi (300 km), then transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Mombasa. On arrival, transfer to your chosen beach hotel for your required duration. Prices below are based on the Southern Palms Beach Resort, staying on a Half Board basis. A full range of other hotels, and other durations, are also available.

Day 15: Friday or Sunday - Return
Transfer back to the airport for the return flight to Heathrow, travelling via Nairobi.

Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi - from £190
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £265
Flights are in light aircraft and the baggage allowance is strictly 15 kg per person. Where possible, additional luggage can be left at your hotel or at the Safari Lounge in Nairobi and retrieved after the safari. When flying from the Masai Mara to Mombasa entire luggage must be restricted to 15 kg as no luggage can be stored in Nairobi.

Notes
Outspan Hotel and Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge are rated '4'.
This itinerary operates with a maximum of 7 passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or different lodges used according to availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.
Minimum age 8 years.

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