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11-Day Born Free in Kenya

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Settle into the African rhythm in the suburbs of Nairobi for your first night and explore the capital's bustling restaurant scene. Dive into Meru National Park boasts one of the largest elephant herds in East Africa and is home to a rhino sanctuary. Game drive through the wild terrain of northern Kenya to Meru's sister reserve: Shaba National Park Fly into Kenya's crown jewel: the mighty Masai Mara, with unrivalled predator sightings, herds of wildebeest and game drives through conservancies.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Kenya

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

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: open-sided 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	House of Waine Luxury hotel in or near Nairobi	Breakfast Included
2-4	Elsa's Kopje Luxury lodge inside Meru NP	All Meals Included
5-7	Samburu Intrepids Luxury tented camp inside Samburu NR	All Meals Included
8-10	Elephant Pepper Camp Luxury tented camp inside Mara North Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)	All Meals Included
11	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 Stop over in style at the House of Waine

Although every Kenyan adventure starts or ends with a night in Nairobi, it doesn't have to involve a run-of-the-mill city hotel. You will be met and transferred to the House of Waine is for your first night. Set well outside the central business district on 2.5 acres of gardens, this boutique hotel starts your vacation off on the right foot. Once the family home of the Waine family, it still retains the feel of a stately, yet homely place to rest and regroup, or plan and prepare. Rooms are individually decorated to make every successive trip something to look forward to. Day trips in and around Nairobi are themed by culture, shopping or history. The Giraffe Center is just around the corner and protects the endangered Rothschild giraffe. This dangly, curious creature is found only in the grasslands of East Africa. The Karen Blixen Museum is also nearby. A former coffee plantation and previous home of the Danish author who wrote "Out of Africa", it is ideal for an idle afternoon.

Main Destination:	Nairobi
Accommodation:	House of Waine Luxury hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-4 Enjoy a romantic retreat at Elsa's Kopje Lodge

From Nairobi catch a charter to Meru National Park, recognised for having a greater diversity of animal species than any other park in East Africa, so prepare yourself and your camera for large elephant herds, hippo, lion, caracal, reptiles, a rhino sanctuary and more than 400 species of birdlife. You will stay at Elsa’s Kopje, named after the lioness made famous by George and Joy Adamson. It's an unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled retreat set into a rocky hill above the site of George’s famous orphaned lion camp. Take game drives and walking safaris with professional guides whose knowledge of the park is unrivalled. Pick up a rod and refreshments and settle on the palm-lined banks of one of Meru’s many rivers, then share your catfish, tilapia or barbel catch with the herons, monitor lizards and spectacular kingfishers. Enjoy an al fresco breakfast on the plains, surrounded by wildlife; or soak up the sunset with traditional safari sundowners.

Main Destination:	Meru National Park
Best Time to Visit June to September (Little to no rainfall) High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy) Best Weather June to September (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Meru National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional White Rhino Rare Black Rhino Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Elsa's Kopje Luxury lodge located inside Meru NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-7 Kenyan hospitality along the banks of the Uaso River under luxury canvas

You will be transferred by road to Samburu Intrepids Camp, located in the heart of the semi desert Samburu National Reserve, along the Rift Valley province. Here elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffe and zebra move along the the river that cuts through this reserve, crocodiles often found lounging on the riverbanks. Drawing its name from the Samburu people of Kenya who call the area home, and made famous by the Adamsons' who inspired the book and movie Born Free, this comfortable tented camp is a wonderful introduction to safari style in Kenya. Game driving happens twice a day along the savannah amidst acacia trees, forest and thorn trees to spot the many different animals that can be found in the reserve. They have camel rides lead by the local villagers, where you can get a different vantage point of the area and the wildlife as well as support the community. The Samburu are well know star gazers so taking part in a star gazing experience to learn from them is well worth it.

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:	Samburu Intrepids Luxury tented camp located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8-10 Relax into the safari way of life in the Masai Mara

Catch a charter flight to Elephant Pepper Camp and feel what the early explorers must have experienced when they first arrived in the vast wilderness of the Masai Mara. Devoid of imposing buildings and large groups, Elephant Pepper Camp opened its canvas tents more than 20 years ago as one of the original camps in the Mara North Conservancy and remain true to their principles: it's about the wildlife. You'll spend evenings around the campfire and long days enveloped in the savanna. Open-sided vehicles are fitted with camera stands and charging sockets to make the morning and evening drives as immersive as possible. Game drives are longer than average. Guided walks bring you closer to the bush to discover animal tracks, flowers and micro-ecosystems. Special walks for kids are also available. Visit the Masai village to get a feel of how the people of the Kenyan bush live. Far removed from the other lodges, this is the true heart of Kenya.

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:	Elephant Pepper Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Mara North Conservancy
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11 Finish in Nairobi

You will be chartered from Elephant Pepper Camp to the airport for your onward journey.

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

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 - Mar 30, 2020	$7420	$5893
Mar 31, 2020 - May 29, 2020	$7113	$5428
May 30, 2020 - Jun 23, 2020	$7420	$5660

Jun 24, 2020 - Jul 10, 2020	$9058	$6358
Jul 11, 2020 - Oct 10, 2020	$9160	$7289
Oct 11, 2020 - Oct 27, 2020	$9058	$6668

Oct 28, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020	$7420	$5893
Dec 12, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$9058	$7211