Road Transfer from International Arrivals to Giraffe Manor
Boguslavsky Family Option Two
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On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport on the 14th February you will be met by our meet and greet team to help you through customs and immigration. You will then be transferred to Giraffe Manor (about 40 minutes) where you will stay in the Karen Blixen Suite which is a two bedroom family suite.
On the 15th after breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for a 50 minute private charter flight to Lewa Conservancy where you will stay at Private Wilderness for three nights. You will have Private Wilderness to yourselves. Ninian will be with you as your guide.
On the 17th you (with Ninian) will fly by helicopter north into the wild and arid deserts of northern Kenya. The aim of this day will be to explore very remote areas and also spend time on foot in beautiful untouched places. The chopper trip would take most of the day up but you would return to Private Wilderness for the night. This version is different to option 1 where you break the journey by staying in the north. This one day version is a bit tougher on the kids.
On the 18th you will fly by fixed wing aircraft to the Masai Mara for three days in the Lowis & Leakey Mobile Camp which will be set up just for your family on the banks of the Mara River.
On the 21st you will fly back to Nairobi to catch your outbound flight home.
Daily Detail
Arrival Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi
February 14
Giraffe Manor
Nairobi, Kenya
Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi's most popular hotels; the name pays tribute to the Rothschild giraffes roaming its grounds. The giraffe don't just roam the grounds; they poke their necks through some of the second-floor windows, peer over your table during lunch, and nudge the back of your neck during cocktail hour.
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Transfers & Flights
Included
Arrival/departure transfers and transportation around the Karen & Langata area (included in the rate if the collection time is after 11:30 am on the day of arrival and prior to check out at 10:00 am on the day of departure), all meals, house wines, house soft drinks, house beers, house spirits, laundry, wireless internet access,
entrance to the AFEW Giraffe Centre, Orchid House dining, access to The Retreat during check in and check out times, boules, croquet and VAT.
Fully inclusive rate. This includes all meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner), all drinks (excluding premium spirits, wines and champagne), laundry, Wi-Fi and entry into the AFEW Giraffe Centre. It also includes use of the facilities at The Retreat (swimming pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub and gym). Transfers to/from the manor from within Nairobi are included within check-in and check-out times, as are transfers to local attractions and shops. The only extras a guest might incur are for gift shop purchases, spa treatments or gratuities, as well as any additional food and drinks purchased at Daisy’s bar and restaurant at The Retreat. Check in is from 12.00
Excluded
Champagne, luxury spirits, selected wines, cigars, tips, health insurance, massage treatments and personal effects.
February 15, 16, 17
Private Wilderness
Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
Private Wilderness is a new addition to Lewa Wilderness a family-owned and run property on Lewa Conservancy. This small five bedroom private house is built along the side of a valley; overlooking a stream, which attracts all sorts of game. The Craig family have created an inviting space that is comfortable without being over the top.
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Transfers & Flights
Road Transfer from Giraffe Manor to Wilson Airport. Private charter flight from Wilson Airport to Lewa Conservancy. Game drive to the Lodge.
Included
Rates Include:
Exclusive use of lodge, all amenities and facilities | Wifi available throughout.
Private use of two vehicles | Including airstrip transfers to and from Lewa Downs.
Game drives, day & night.
Guided walks.
Horse riding.
Camel walks.
Pre-historic site visits.
Community crafts & visits to selected villages and schools.
Visit to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ (educational talks, school or project visits and much more).
Laundry.
All local taxes.
Full board accommodation, conservancy fees, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wine, spirits, laundry, local airstrip transfers (ex-Lewa Airstrip), game drives, day & night, Guided Walks, Horse riding, Camel Walks, Pre-historic site visits, Community Crafts & visits to selected villages, and schools Visit to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ, Conservancy Fees.
Private Lowis & Leakey Guide.
Flight to Lewa by Charter.
February 18, 19, 20
Lowis & Leakey Mobile Camp, Mara Triangle
Mara Triangle, Mara Reserve, Kenya
Our traditional tented camp will be set up somewhere in the wilderness just for you. Staying here offers the ultimate privacy, flexibility, and spontaneity, allowing you to experience the rhythm of nature as intimately as possible.
View property
Transfers & Flights
Road Transfer to the Lewa Airstrip. Private charter flight to the Mara Triangle. Game drive to Camp.
Included
Exclusive use of camp
Full board accommodation
House wine and selected spirits
Local beers and soft drinks
Game drives
Airstrip transfers
Laundry
Exclusive use of camp, Full board accommodation, house wine and selected spirits, local beers and soft drinks, game drives and airstrip transfers, Game drives with a professional guide and Laundry.
Private Lowis & Leakey Guide.
Flight to the Mara by charter.
Excluded
Champagne
Gratuities
Medical insurance, travel insurance and personal effects
Additional activities and extras
Departure airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi
Arrival Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi
February 14
Giraffe Manor
Nairobi, Kenya
Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi's most popular hotels; the name pays tribute to the Rothschild giraffes roaming its grounds. The giraffe don't just roam the grounds; they poke their necks through some of the second-floor windows, peer over your table during lunch, and nudge the back of your neck during cocktail hour.
View property
Transfers & Flights
Road Transfer from International Arrivals to Giraffe Manor
Included
Arrival/departure transfers and transportation around the Karen & Langata area (included in the rate if the collection time is after 11:30 am on the day of arrival and prior to check out at 10:00 am on the day of departure), all meals, house wines, house soft drinks, house beers, house spirits, laundry, wireless internet access,
entrance to the AFEW Giraffe Centre, Orchid House dining, access to The Retreat during check in and check out times, boules, croquet and VAT.
Fully inclusive rate. This includes all meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner), all drinks (excluding premium spirits, wines and champagne), laundry, Wi-Fi and entry into the AFEW Giraffe Centre. It also includes use of the facilities at The Retreat (swimming pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub and gym). Transfers to/from the manor from within Nairobi are included within check-in and check-out times, as are transfers to local attractions and shops. The only extras a guest might incur are for gift shop purchases, spa treatments or gratuities, as well as any additional food and drinks purchased at Daisy’s bar and restaurant at The Retreat. Check in is from 12.00
Excluded
Champagne, luxury spirits, selected wines, cigars, tips, health insurance, massage treatments and personal effects.
February 15, 16, 17
Private Wilderness
Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
Private Wilderness is a new addition to Lewa Wilderness a family-owned and run property on Lewa Conservancy. This small five bedroom private house is built along the side of a valley; overlooking a stream, which attracts all sorts of game. The Craig family have created an inviting space that is comfortable without being over the top.
View property
Transfers & Flights
Road Transfer from Giraffe Manor to Wilson Airport. Private charter flight from Wilson Airport to Lewa Conservancy. Game drive to the Lodge.
Included
Rates Include:
Exclusive use of lodge, all amenities and facilities | Wifi available throughout.
Private use of two vehicles | Including airstrip transfers to and from Lewa Downs.
Game drives, day & night.
Guided walks.
Horse riding.
Camel walks.
Pre-historic site visits.
Community crafts & visits to selected villages and schools.
Visit to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ (educational talks, school or project visits and much more).
Laundry.
All local taxes.
Full board accommodation, conservancy fees, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wine, spirits, laundry, local airstrip transfers (ex-Lewa Airstrip), game drives, day & night, Guided Walks, Horse riding, Camel Walks, Pre-historic site visits, Community Crafts & visits to selected villages, and schools Visit to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ, Conservancy Fees.
Private Lowis & Leakey Guide.
Flight to Lewa by Charter.
February 18, 19, 20
Lowis & Leakey Mobile Camp, Mara Triangle
Mara Triangle, Mara Reserve, Kenya
Our traditional tented camp will be set up somewhere in the wilderness just for you. Staying here offers the ultimate privacy, flexibility, and spontaneity, allowing you to experience the rhythm of nature as intimately as possible.
View property
Transfers & Flights
Road Transfer to the Lewa Airstrip. Private charter flight to the Mara Triangle. Game drive to Camp.
Included
Exclusive use of camp
Full board accommodation
House wine and selected spirits
Local beers and soft drinks
Game drives
Airstrip transfers
Laundry
Exclusive use of camp, Full board accommodation, house wine and selected spirits, local beers and soft drinks, game drives and airstrip transfers, Game drives with a professional guide and Laundry.
Private Lowis & Leakey Guide.
Flight to the Mara by charter.
Excluded
Champagne
Gratuities
Medical insurance, travel insurance and personal effects
Additional activities and extras
Departure airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi
Property Information
Giraffe Manor
Kenya
Built-in 1932, the Manor is located in the southern part of Nairobi's suburb of Karen; there are two buildings on the property; the original Manor house has six bedrooms, one of which is a family room. The Garden Manor is the newer part of Giraffe Manor, created in 2011, with six ensuite bedrooms. The resident giraffes regularly enjoy visiting both parts of the Manor for treats.
The Retreat at Giraffe Manor is the newest addition to the property, located on the same forested sanctuary just next door. It offers day rooms and wellness facilities, including a swimming pool (often visited by the giraffes), two spa treatment rooms, a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a gym.
You can add a stay at the Manor to the beginning or the end of a safari, and you can easily spend two nights here. If you only have one night, arrive early in the afternoon and stay through breakfast with the giraffes the following day (which starts at 7 am) to get the most out of the experience.
The Manor is in high demand, so if you have your heart set on staying here, booking far in advance or having flexible dates is important. Please note that you can only book rooms in the Historic Manor if you are also booking nights at one of the Safari Collection sister properties.
CHECK IN Guests are welcome to arrive at Giraffe Manor from 12:00 noon.
CHECK OUT By 10:00 am on the day of departure, unless another room is booked and paid for.
About this area
Kenya's capital, Nairobi, is an unavoidable stopover as most international flights arrive at night. Most people are keen to head out on safari as soon as possible and tend not to spend much time in the city. But for those who choose to spend an extra night or two to adjust to time changes, there are some great hotels and restaurants, and the shopping opportunities—in small shops, malls or outdoor curio markets —can be very good. The Sheldrick Trust needs to be booked well in advance, especially if you want a private experience.
Private Wilderness
Kenya
The pretty thatched guest cottages can be arranged as either a double or twin configuration, and the house can accommodate ten guests.
The main area sits nestled on the lower edge of valley and the open-front design provides beautiful views of the river below. There is a small swimming pool.
The horses at the Wilderness Stable are well-trained, allowing riders of all levels to enjoy the proximity to wildlife. You can practically touch the giraffe
About this area
Lewa Conservancy is a 45,000-acre private conservancy that sits high on a 6000 foot plateau between the slopes of Mt Kenya and the dry arid deserts to the north. The scenery is spectacular with a lovely rolling landscape, big skies and rarified air. The wildlife is diverse and includes some of the species that are endemic to northern Kenya such a Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk. It is also a Rhino conservation area and there are good numbers of both black and white rhino.
We love Lewa for the diversified game drives, fantastic hikes, and great variety and freedom. In addition, due to its location we can access areas of great interest outside the private conservancy such as the forests of Mt Kenya, Nagare Ndare’s magical Blue pools (both recognized as part of the UNESCO designated Mount Kenya World Heritage Site ), and the vast northern frontier district. Lewa has an excellent and unique relationship with its neighbouring communities, allowing for great opportunities to visit some of the local villages and schools to get a feel for their customs and culture.
Lowis & Leakey Mobile Camp, Mara Triangle, Kiboko
Kenya
Lara’s and Ninian’s families have used mobile camps to access the wilderness in comfort for many decades. We have custom-designed the tents to ensure they are spacious and comfortable. As this camp is truly mobile, the tents strike a delicate balance between luxury and practicality. The result is an unpretentious, stylish, and comfortable nomadic home.
Our guest tents have ensuite bathrooms with traditional camp showers, a flushing loo, comfortable bedding, and solar-powered lights.
You will be the only guests in camp, allowing you to dictate the pace of each day. Game drives and other activities are not pre-planned but based on daily discussions with your guides. Lara plans the menus and is happy to cater to any preferences, and the team takes pride in fabulously fresh food and homestyle cooking.
It can be fun to stay in the mobile camp in different areas of Kenya. You move to a lodge for a few nights while our team moves the camp.
About this area
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is world-famous and offers some of Africa's most beautiful landscapes. Its rolling grasslands seem to go on forever, bisected by numerous watercourses, some of the bigger ones lined with riverine forests. It potentially offers the best game viewing in Africa.
The Mara Serengeti ecosystem straddles the border of Kenya and Tanzania. The Mara Reserve sits within that ecosystem; it is about 1,500 square kilometres, which is vast compared to many of the surrounding conservancies. But even more extraordinary is that it is part of an enormous contiguous wilderness of over 30,000 square kilometres, including the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Maswa. That's about the size of Belgium. Wildebeest, zebra, elephants, eland, leopards, and cheetah traverse hundreds of kilometres over this land.
Choosing the right location within the ecosystem, the right guide and the right season are of utmost importance, possibly more important than any other factors when planning your trip. We feel that the Mara Reserve still holds some of the finest safari experiences anywhere in Africa; the wildlife is phenomenal year-round, with an incredible variety of different animals and good numbers of predators. However, it is essential to avoid some parts of the Mara Reserve during the few months of the peak tourist season as they can suffer terribly from overcrowding, which can detract from your experience
Country Information
Kenya
Kenya has been synonymous with safaris for decades; its prolific wildlife and remarkable cultural diversity make it a must for first-time visitors to Africa.At its most spectacular in East Africa, the Great Rift Valley was formed some 20 million years ago and is a dramatically beautiful land of contrasts from the shores of the Indian Ocean with its white sandy beaches and coral reefs to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya and the wild and vast deserts of the north.
With year-round access to wildlife, there is no other country in Africa where one can see such an immense variety of birds, mammals and landscapes. Our favourite itineraries in Kenya combine time in our private mobile tented camp with stays at some of the best lodges on the continent.
We will include well-known areas, such as the Mara, in your itinerary and incorporate some of the more remote areas off the beaten trail. We love northern Kenya with its arid wilderness and animals, including Grevy’s Zebra and Reticulated Giraffe, which are endemic to the area.
We can visit the central highlands for a total change of pace. The Aberdare Mountains rise to over 12,000ft, climbing through montane forest to bamboo and moor lands, wildly different from the savannahs to the north. Mount Kenya is a playground for mountaineers, climbers and hikers, and its trout-filled tarns provide good fishing.
Kenya offers an incredibly diverse range of cultural experiences, from bustling modern cities to rural villages. We can visit the Masai, Samburu, Boran and Turkana, to mention a few, and experience first-hand the tug between the past and the future.