Out of Africa
$11360-$14550/per person
Overview
Your itinerary starts in Nairobi, with 2 nights at Hemingway's providing a chance to adjust to Africa time, as you look out upon the Ngong Hills, made famous by Isak Dinesen's Out of Africa. Enjoy a guide and vehicle for touring Nairobi with suggested highlights including the Giraffe Center and the Karen Blixen Museum and a visit to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, as well as time for shopping. You will then head north to Laikipia, home to some of Kenya's most unique wildlife including the reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra, for 4 nights at Ol Lentille at one of their four private villas. This region is also home to the Samburu people and a wonderful opportunity to learn about their culture. Your safari will continue in the world famous Maasai Mara, at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp for a further 4 nights at the tented camp offering excellent wildlife viewing year round. In addition to game drives and bush walks, enjoy a visit to the local community or a chance to explore on an e-bike! Lastly, you travel to Kenya's beautiful coast for 4 days/ 3 nights of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation at AfroChic Diani Beach. You can choose to swim, sunbathe and enjoy the spa or venture out to some local excursions, on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
DAY
1-2
1-2
At A Glance
- Meet our representative on arrival and private road transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hemingways Nairobi (± 45 mins)
- Stay at Hemingways Nairobi in a Deluxe Room for 2 nights
- Breakfast included
- Day 2: Full day vehicle and guide for touring Nairobi: Suggested highlights include the Giraffe Center, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kazuri Beads and the Karen Blixen Museum
Hemingway's Nairobi
Itinerary Details
Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Hemingways Nairobi, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the world, is an elegant boutique hotel situated in Nairobi’s Karen residential area with magnificent views of the nearby Ngong hills. Sensitively designed for the discerning business and leisure traveller, Hemingways Nairobi offers the full facilities expected in a modern day luxury boutique hotel. The hotel offers forty-five luxury suites which include the Hemingways suite, The Blixen suite, 19 Executive rooms and 24 deluxe rooms.
DAY
3-6
3-6
At A Glance
- Transfer from Hemingways Nairobi to Wilson Airport (± 45 mins)
- Scheduled flight Wilson – Loisaba (± 60 mins)
- Road transfer from Loisaba to Ol Lentille
- Stay at Ol Lentille in a Private Villa for 4 nights
- Twice daily shared safari activities
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner and local brand drinks included
Ol Lentille
Itinerary Details
Sandwiched between Mount Kenya and the northern deserts, Laikipia is where Kenya’s wild and semi-arid northern frontier country begins. Situated at one of Laikipia’s highest points, Ol Lentille consists of four luxurious villas which can host a maximum of 16 guests. Each villa is complemented by its own private staff, guide and safari vehicle. The lodge overlooks 40,000 exclusive acres of breathtaking African wilderness. With the land (and the lodge) owned by the local Maasai communities, guests enjoy unparalleled access to a deeply immersive cultural experience.
DAY
7-10
7-10
At A Glance
- Road transfer from Ol Lentille to Loisaba
- Scheduled flight Loisaba – Mara (± 2 hours)
- Stay at Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp in a Luxury Tent for 4 nights
- Twice daily shared safari activities
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local brand drinks included
Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp
Itinerary Details
The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp is situated in an unspoiled setting with sunset views stretching to distant horizons of the Masai Mara and the Serengeti plains covered in boundless game. The Camp has its own 6,000 acre private conservancy and 9 tents in total (one unique honeymoon tent, four double tents and four family suites), all with ensuite bathrooms.
DAY
11-13
11-13
At A Glance
- Scheduled flight Mara – Wilson (± 60 mins)
- Scheduled flight Wilson – Diani (± 90 mins)
- Shared road transfer from Diani Airport to AfroChic (± 50 mins)
- Stay at AfroChic in a Garden View Room for 3 nights
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
AfroChic Diani Beach
Itinerary Details
The Kenyan Coastline is a tropical paradise where palm-fringed white-sand beaches welcome visitors who come for the tropical weather, the teeming coral reefs, world-class fishing and to be embraced by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Elewana AfroChic Diani Beach is an intimate villa-style boutique hotel exuding warmth and genuine character, located right alongside the powdery-white sands and turquoise waters of Diani beach. With only 10 eclectically designed rooms, Elewana AfroChic has a wonderfully intimate and friendly atmosphere. An enticing outdoor pool, and beautiful landscaped gardens leading right to the beach, this is a wonderful setting for an indulgent trip.
Recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Diani Beach can be a haven for relaxation, or a place for fun with countless activities, from kite and wind-surfing to scuba-diving in the coral reefs, horse-riding and sky diving- and many more!
All who arrive at Elewana AfroChic Diani find a refuge for relaxation and play. The perfect start or end to a safari adventure.
14 Days
13 Nights