On arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will have a VIP meet and assist. A driver from Hemingways will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.
Kenya and Tanzania Safari for Amar Desai and Friends
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On your arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will receive a VIP meet and assist service, ensuring a smooth transition through arrivals. You will then meet your driver, who will take you to the Hemingways Hotel.
The following day, a Hemingway's car will take you to the nearby Wilson airport to fly to the Mara, where you will meet Ninian and stay in our private mobile camp, which we will have set up in one of our favourite campsites in a quiet corner of the Mara Triangle.
Say farewell to Ninian and fly by scheduled air service to the Serengeti. You will stop at the border at Isibanya to exit Kenya and enter Tanzania. On arrival in the Serengeti, you will game drive to Sayari camp.
From Sayari you will by private charter to Lewa Conservancy. The flight will stop to exit Tanzania at Musoma and again in Kisumu to enter Kenya. We have arranged for a 3 hour stop over in Kisumu before continuing to Lewa, where you will stay at the new Private Wilderness. Lewa is an excellent location for seeing black and white rhinos, regular plains game, and predators. Some species you will see there are endemic to Northern Kenya, such as the Grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe.
On the last day, you will fly back to Jomo Kenyatta to connect with your international flight home. We can arrange day rooms on the 10th if your flight departs late at night, allowing you to relax and freshen up before your journey.
Arrival Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi
Sept 30th
Hemingways Hotel
Nairobi, Kenya
Hemingways Nairobi is an elegant hotel in the tranquil Karen suburb, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it provides a peaceful escape from the city while remaining conveniently close to Nairobi’s attractions.
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Transfers & Flights
Included
Bed & breakfast, Wi-Fi / internet, Bottled mineral bottled water in the room, Satellite television, Complimentary use of the gym, sauna, steam room & outdoor swimming pool.
INCLUDES
Bed & breakfast, inclusive of taxes, Complimentary use of the gym, sauna, steam room & outdoor swimming pool, Bottled mineral water in the room, Fruits & flowers in the room and Government taxes.
EXCLUDES
All other meals, all drinks, items of a personal nature such as spa treatments, gratuities etc.
Excluded
All other meals, drinks and excursions not mentioned in inclusions.
Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Lowis & Leakey Mobile Camp
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.
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Transfers & Flights
You will be transferred to Wilson Airport to fly to the Masai Mara where you will meet Ninian.
Included
Exclusive use of camp
Full board accommodation
House wine and selected spirits
Local beers and soft drinks
Game drives
Airstrip transfers
Laundry
INCLUDES:
Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), bottled water, hot beverages, soft drinks, local brand beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits. Flight by private charter.
Game reserve entrance fees in the locations mentioned in the itinerary. Road transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
EXCLUDES:
Premium alcoholic drinks and champagne, Items of a personal nature such as spa treatments, Gratuities to the professional guides, lodge driver guides, safari crew and lodge/hotel staff.
Excluded
Champagne
Staff gratuities
Medical insurance, travel insurance and personal effects
Additional activities and extras
Oct 4th, 5th, 6th
Sayari Camp
Northern Serengeti, Tanzania
Sayari camp is situated on the plains of the Northern Serengeti, close to the Lamai Wedge, offering access to the Mara River and multiple river crossing points. The game viewing here is fabulous and this is a great place from which to see predators.
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Transfers & Flights
Say farewell to Ninian and fly by scheduled service to Kogatende in Tanzania via Migori and Tarime for customs and immigration. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Camp.
Included
INCLUDED SAYARI MAIN CAMPFull board accommodation, all house drinks (except premium wines and champagne), limited laundry service, scheduled open vehicle game drives, short walking safaris (1 hour 30 min - 2 hours) , transfers to/from nearest airstrip (Kogatende), TDL, Park fees, concession fees, Asilia conservation charge.
Walking Safaris: Scheduled walking safaris can be booked free of charge. Walking safaris are guided by experienced walking guides and an armed ranger accompanies the walks. Exclusive full day walks are available upon request and may carry a surcharge. Walking may not be possible from January to June, depending on the density of the bush. Minimum age for walking safaris is 12 years.
You will have private cars for game drives INCLUDES:
Full board accommodation, all house drinks (except premium wines and champagne), limited laundry service, scheduled open vehicle game drives, short walking safaris (1 hour 30 min - 2 hours) , transfers to/from nearest airstrip (Kogatende), TDL.
EXCLUDES:
Park fees, concession fees, Asilia conservation charge and other fees specified in the park fees tab, spa treatments, transfers other than to/from nearest airstrip, flying doctors/medical evacuation insurance, flights & airport taxes, gratuities, items of personal nature, additional lunch (picnic or in house) $25pp.
Oct 7th, 8th, 9th
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
Say farewell to Ninian and fly by private charter to Lewa Conservancy where you will be met and transferred 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.
INCLUDES:
Private cars for game drives. Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), bottled water, hot beverages, soft drinks, local brand beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits. Flight by private charter.
Game reserve entrance fees in the locations mentioned in the itinerary. Road transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
EXCLUDES:
Premium alcoholic drinks and champagne, Items of a personal nature such as spa treatments, Gratuities to the professional guides, lodge driver guides, safari crew and lodge/hotel staff. Any items of a personal nature such as spa treatments, horse-riding, other excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.