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4 night Kenya safari with beach extension

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A popular short safari including the famous game viewing lodge, Treetops, and the world-famous game reserve, the Masai Mara, along with the lakes of the Great Rift Valley. This four-night safari offers a wonderful combination of mountain scenery and plains dotted with game.

• Aberdares

• Lake Nakuru

• Lake Naivasha

• Masai Mara

• Mombasa or Zanzibar

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Depart

Fly from Heathrow to Nairobi, arriving next day. Regional departures from around the UK are also available.

Day 2 - Aberdares

On arrival you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up before departing for the Aberdares (180 kms - approximately 4 hours). Arrive in time for lunch at Outspan. After lunch continue on to Treetops, the world renowned rustic tree house which is legendary for its historic royal connection. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight: Treetops (lunch and dinner included).

Day 3 - Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

Drive to Lake Nakuru (180 km - approximately 4 hours). Enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, sanctuary to one of the largest populations of rhinos in Kenya, plus Rothschild's giraffes, leopards and lions. After lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, continue your journey to Lake Naivasha (80 km - approximately 2 hours), where over 450 species of birds have been recorded. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Country Club (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 4 - Masai Mara

Drive to the magnificent Masai Mara (270 km - approximately 5 hours 30 minutes), home to countless animal species including the 'big five' and a multitude of plains game. Lunch at your lodge followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 5 - Masai Mara

Enjoy an early morning game drive with further opportunities to see the superb wildlife, followed by breakfast at the lodge, or take an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra). A second game drive will take place in the late afternoon. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 6 - Beach

Return to Nairobi by road (300 km - approximately 6 hours), or optional extra fly from the Masai Mara to Nairobi: morning flight or lunch in the Masai Mara and afternoon flight. Transfer to Nairobi airport for your flight to Mombasa or Zanzibar. You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your chosen beach hotel - prices here include a week on the beach but pretty much any duration is possible. Spend the next week relaxing on the beach.

Day 13 - Return

Return transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Notes

This is a group itinerary which operates with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 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.

Safari plus Beach Holidays

2018/19 Kenya safari and beach holidays Prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details.

Holiday ref: S0517W.

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