MAASAI & LAMU SAFARI

A 9 day safari combining wildlife, local culture and the beach. All stays are purposefully in small exclusive camps and lodges so that you can be in touch with the environment and the people. You’ll visit 2 of the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa, Amboseli famous for its elephants and views of Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara famous for its big cats and wildebeest migration. Throughout your safari you’ll have opportunities to enjoy meeting the Maasai people and learning about their culture. Then on to the historic Swahili island of Lamu and the small lodge of Kipungani Explorer, overlooking a deserted 14 km beach on the south-western tip of the island
The initial transfer to/from Oltukai Lodge Amboseli will be by road, a 3 hour journey from Nairobi, and after that all other transfers will be by plane to give you a birds eye view of the stunning landscape.

DAY 1.
Transfer by road from Nairobi to Amboseli Oltukai Lodge, arriving for lunch. Afternoon escorted walk with Maasai warriors to visit a Maasai village, gaining an insight into their way of life. Sundowners and night drive in the Conservancy. Dinner and overnight, Oltukai Lodge.

DAY 2.
Early breakfast, drive through  Amboseli National Park for close viewing of elephant in particular early morning of game drives. After breakfast, time at leisure till lunch time. Evening game drive in Amboseli, complementary sundowner. Overnight in Oltukai Lodge.

DAY 3.
Brief early morning game drive, breakfast and then transfer by road to Nairobi for lunch at the Carnivore restaurant. Transfer to Wilson airport and fly to the Masai Mara for 2 nights at Kitchwa Tembo Camp in Trans Mara, a private wilderness area on Maasai community land. Afternoon game drive and walk, sundowners and night drive. Dinner and overnight Kitchwa Tembo Camp.

DAY 4
A full day in the Masai Mara, with a picnic lunch, on the look out for the big cats which Masai Mara is famous. Overnight Kitchwa Tembo camp

DAY 5
Early morning game drive, breakfast and fly back to Nairobi, arriving 12.15 at Wilson Airport in time to connect to the 13.15 flight to Manda Island. You will be met by staff and transported by boat to the lodge. Overnight Kipungani Explorer.

DAY 6.
Full day in and around Lamu and Manda Islands. Overnight Kipungani

DAY 7
Full day to spend as you choose. Take advantage of the many activities and local visits available or just relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overnight Kipungani.

DAY 8
Full day to spend as you choose and overnight Kipungani.

DAY 9.
Transfer to Manda Island for the 16.00 flight back to Nairobi, arriving Wilson Airport at 17.45