Lewa Conservancy & Masai Mara
Savannah Safari - 7 Days
Day 01: Nairobi – Lewa Downs
Take the 45 minute scheduled morning flight from Wilson
Airport, Nairobi to the Lewa Downs (departure at 08:00 am
or 10:20 daily). You will be met at Lewa and taken to Lewa
Safari Camp. After checking in you will be shown to your
tent, where you can relax before explore the environs of
the camp. After lunch take a game drive around the ranch
in the afternoon.
Lewa Safari Camp is located on Lewa Downs a 45,000 acre
private ranch (encompassing the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary)
located north of Mt Kenya. The camp is a non-profit operation
which helps support the Lewa Downs sanctuary. There is abundant
wildlife in this beautiful unspoilt area and there are very
few vehicles which makes it a private experience.Guests
can take day and night game drives, bush walks, camel treks
and horseback treks on the ranch.
Overnight Lewa Safari Camp.
Day 02 & 03: Lewa Downs
Two days free to explore this beautiful ranch and enjoy
many of the activities offered.
Overnight Lewa Safari Camp.
Day 04: Lewa Downs – Masai Mara
After breakfast take the morning flight to the Masai Mara
departing at 9.10 am.
The Masai Mara game reserve is probably the most famous
in Africa. Rising grassland nearly 2000m above sea level,
watered by the Mara river and covering an area of 1500 sq.
km. The Mara is well known for the part it plays in the
seasonal migration from the Serengeti of 1.3 million Wildebeest
and quarter of a million Zebra, following the annual rains.
The Mara region however provides for wonderful game viewing
year round. In all 95 mammals, amphibian and reptile species
plus 485 flying species inhabit the Mara eco-system.
You will be met at the airstrip by your Kicheche guide
and transferred across the plains to the camp.
Kicheche Mara Camp is a luxury bush camp hidden away in
a grove of trees on the Aitong plains of the Masai Mara.
There are a maximum of 22 guests, all staying under canvas
in this intimate camp situated in prime wildlife habitat.
Freshen up before lunch. Afterwards, relax and absorb the
surroundings before setting off on an afternoon game drive
till sunset. Return to camp for hot showers, then an aperitif
before dining under the stars.
Overnight Kicheche Camp.
Day 05: Masai Mara
Rise early with tea or coffee brought to your tent. At
dawn set off for another drive on the plains.
Return to the camp for a leisurely breakfast. Afterwards,
take an escorted walk around the camp grounds learning about
the flora and medicinal uses of various shrubs and trees.
Lunch and a chance to enjoy a siesta in one of the hammocks
slung between the trees. Afternoon tea is followed by further
game-viewing to sunset. Return to camp for an evening around
the campfire.
Overnight Kicheche Camp.
Day 06: Masai Mara
This morning take an escorted game walk, which takes approximately
2-3 hours, offers another perspective in viewing the terrain
and fauna. Alternatively you may wish to take another game
drive this morning.
This afternoon you may wish to visit a traditional Masai
manyatta (village) or take another evening game drive.
Overnight Kicheche Camp.
Day 07: Masai Mara - Nairobi
An early morning game drive in the Aitong region or, if
you are departing in the afternoon, a full morning game
drive with a picnic breakfast is a popular option. After
returning to camp for lunch we transfer you back to the
airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi (departures at
11 a.m. & 4 p.m.)
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2008 Rates |
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US$ 3,010 pps - from 1st Jan to 31st Mar
US$ 3,070- pps – from 1st July to 31st Oct &
15th Dec to 31st Dec 2008
Low season
US$ 2,760 pps – from 1st June to 30th June 2008
US$ 2,820 pps – from 1st Nov to 14th Dec 2008
Single room supplement
US$ 300 pp -from 1st Jan to 31st Mar & 1st June
to 30th June , 15th Dec to 31st Dec 08
US$ 705 pp -from 1st July to 31st October & 1st
July to 31st October
Children under 12 yrs – 50% of the adult rate.
Rates include: Internal flights
(Nairobi-Lewa-Masai Mara – Nairobi), airstrip
transfers,Shared game drives,bush walks, full board
accommodation, laundry, park fees .Soft drinks,beer,house
wine & laundry
Excludes: Champagne, premium
spirits, tips, and items of a personal nature.
***DEPARTURES DAILY (except
April & May-Kicheche is closed)***
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