- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

10-Day Footsteps of Hemmingway

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Kick off this trip in the rugged, raw lands of Samburu in northern Kenya, with stunning views and a diverse ecosystem. Fly into the teeming open plains of the Masai Mara, where wildebeest roam in their thousands and the big cats are not far behind. Experience the iconic land that inspired Ernest Hemingway, the Chyulu Hills; a jewel of clouded forest and savannah plains, tucked between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, overlooking the highest and most iconic mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Kenya

You'll visit Nairobi, Samburu NR, Masai Mara NR & Amboseli NP

This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-3	Saruni Samburu Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences	All Meals Included
4-6	Saruni Mara Tented Camp Luxury tented camp inside Masai Mara NR	All Meals Included
7-9	Campi ya Kanzi Luxury tented camp inside Chyulu Hills NP	All Meals Included
10	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-3 Relax into the safari way of life perched in the roof of Africa

Be as chilled or as active as you like at this super-chic, eco-friendly lodge in the private Kalama Conservancy in Kenya's Samburu Nature Reserve. The villas are open and spacious, with views that really do deserve being described as panoramic, and the animals are spectacular. See the "Samburu Five", a handful of rare animals endemic to this ecosystem: gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra and Beisa oryx, and a host of other species your Masai warrior guide will identify. Day-time game drives are offered to explore the sights at Kalama Conservancy, Buffalo Springs National Park and Samburu National Park, and you can see Kalama's nocturnal species on a night drive. Take guided walks to investigate the bush and find the birds you've been wanting to check on your tick list. Feeling fit? Trek up Mount Ololokwe, Samburu's sacred mountain, or improve your family's bush skills at the Warrior Academy. Have breakfast beside the Ewas Ng'iro River or dine beneath the stars.

Main Destination:	Samburu National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to September and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Zebra Common Hippo Common Leopard Occasional Buffalo Occasional Hyena Occasional Lion Rare Cheetah Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Wildebeest None Wild Dog Rare to none
Accommodation:	Saruni Samburu Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-6 Enjoy the secluded Saruni Mara Lodge in its wilderness setting

Saruni Mara Camp and its sister tented camp, Saruni Wild, lie in the Mara North Conservancy. The sanctuary is a partnership between conservationists, investors and 800-plus Masai landowners, for whom this is the first time they have received income from wildlife. The camps lie in the path of the Great Migration (July to November) and the less well-known Loita Hills migration (December to May), which sees thousands of wildebeest arriving at the conservancy. Animals cover the landscape, so drives across the savanna are hugely rewarding. Take night drives through the Mara Conservancy, investigate the surrounding forest and valleys on foot, with a guide, to see the smaller creatures and some of the Masai Mara's 550-plus bird species. If you're travelling with your children, the Masai-run Warriors Academy offers special courses in bush skills and animal tracking. Hike up Kilelioni, the highest peak in the Mara–Serengeti ecosystem and visit the local Masai market, held every Thursday.

Main Destination:	Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to October and September to October High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Saruni Mara Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-9 Game drives and walks in Amboseli at Campi Ya Kanzi

Don't come to Campi ya Kanzi if you're anticipating plunge pools, spas, fancy lighting, marble bathrooms, wi-fi in the wilderness and the associated unsustainable uses of generators and water (the scarcest resource in Africa). This is indeed a super-luxurious camp, but of a different kind. Enjoy a gin and tonic in Hemingway's beloved green hills in front of Mount Kilimanjaro and see animals at every turn safe in the knowledge that this beautiful lodge sits lightly on the land it occupies. Campi ya Kanzi is the only safari lodge on this huge Masai-owned reserve. Spend a few days exploring some of the major highlights on guided game drives and walking safaris. Track the wildlife and trek to the cloud forest of the Chyulu Hills. Investigate the plains to see the animals from close up and enjoy the excellent birding. Speak to the management if you fancy a flying safari to Kilimanjaro or an excursion to Tsavo East to visit orphan elephants reintroduced into the wilderness.

Main Destination:	Amboseli National Park
Best Time to Visit June to September and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather Jul to Sep and Jan to Feb (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hippo Common Hyena Common Lion Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Wild Dog Rare to none
Accommodation:	Campi ya Kanzi Luxury tented camp located inside Chyulu Hills NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 10 Finish in Nairobi

You will be chartered from Campi Ya Kanzi to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:	Nairobi Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates Per Person

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - Feb 27, 2020	$9695	$8075
Feb 28, 2020 - Mar 2, 2020	$9387	$7690
Mar 3, 2020 - May 28, 2020	$9187	$7614

May 29, 2020 - Jun 2, 2020	$9618	$7998
Jun 3, 2020 - Oct 27, 2020	$9695	$8075
Oct 28, 2020 - Nov 3, 2020	$9541	$7921

Nov 4, 2020 - Nov 27, 2020	$9187	$7614
Nov 28, 2020 - Dec 17, 2020	$9695	$8075
Dec 18, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$9999	$8306