Lakes & Plains

 

An exclusive safari visiting Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara. The accommodation is small and beautiful, and offers the highest levels of service and personal attention. The properties are all carefully positioned for optimum game viewing.

Accommodation includes Chui Lodge, an 8-cottage property set above the shores of Lake Naivasha. 'Chui' means leopard in Swahili, and here, in the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary there are leopards to be seen together with giraffe, zebra and white rhino.

Alternatively, choose Kiangazi House, a beautiful country house set in lush gardens and rolling lawns with unsurpassed scenery of the Great Rift Valley.

From the Great Rift Valley fly to the Masai Mara where a collection of just 8 riverfront chalets at the Royal Mara Safari Lodge awaits. Enjoy hippo watching from a private wooden deck plus the services of a butler.

DAY 1 DAILY HEATHROW - NAIROBI
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.

DAY 2 LAKE NAIVASHA
Met and transferred to the Somak Safari Lounge to freshen up. Visit Daphne Sheldrick¿s Elephant Orphanage (11am-12 noon). Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant. Drive to Wilson airport for flight by light aircraft to Naivasha Loldia airstrip (approximately 30 minutes). Afternoon at leisure at your lodge or camp. Overnight: Chui Lodge or Kiangazi House. (l,d)

DAY 3 LAKE NAIVASHA
Early breakfast before a game drive in Hells Gate National Park or the privately-owned Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary exclusive to guests of Chui Lodge. Return to your accommodation to relax or enjoy the optional activities. Overnight: Chui Lodge or Kiangazi House. (b,l,d)

DAY 4 MASAI MARA
After breakfast enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, or a guided nature walk. After lunch fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes). Met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation, with a short game drive en route. Overnight: Royal Mara Safari Lodge. (b,l,d)

DAY 5 MASAI MARA
A game drive followed by breakfast at the camp, or an early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra). The rest of the morning is at leisure before lunch and a game drive. Overnight Royal Mara Safari Lodge. (b,l,d)

DAY 6 MASAI MARA
A further day in the magnificent Masai Mara with game drives. Overnight Royal Mara Safari Lodge. (b,l,d)

DAY 7 MASAI MARA / NAIROBI
Fly to Nairobi in the morning (approximately 1 hour). Or lunch in the Mara, then an afternoon flight (from £35). Proceed with your chosen beach extension or return to Heathrow. Alternatively, enjoy lunch in the Mara and then fly to Mombasa (from £155) and transfer to your chosen beach hotel. (b)

Light aircraft baggage allowance - 15 kgs.

This safari is offered on a daily basis so no allocation is held, and all services are subject to availability. If any element is not available, we will suggest the best available alternative.

Alternative accommodation is available, choose from a variety of lodges and camps in the Rift Valley Lakes and Masai Mara sections.