Great Camps of Kenya

See some of Kenya's greatest sites and stay in a few of it's great camps

A stylish trip with extra luxurious accommodation options and which visits one of the world's greatest and most spectacular wilderness areas, the Masai Mara as well as one of Africa's most successful conservation projects, the Lewa Downs Conservancy. Along the way your ports of call will consistently amaze you with their high standards of service and comfort. This is travelling Kenya in style.

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• Travel Kenya in style, comfort & ultimate luxury
  
• Get an insight into conservation & wildlife management
  
• See the Lewa Downs Conservancy & the Samburu area of Kenya
  
• Visit the spectacular Masai Mara
  
• Stay in Joy's camp, Joy Adamsons final resting place
  
  

Day 1 - 3: Nairobi – Lewa Downs

You will be met from your Nairobi hotel and transferred to Wilson airport for your morning flight from Nairobi to the Lewa Downs Conservancy. Upon arrival you will be met by a camp vehicle and transferred to the camp for lunch. There will be afternoon game activities and night game drive.

Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp
Basis: Full Board Basis

Lewa Safari Camp
The Safari Camp with its lush green lawns, a large pool and tented accommodation, provides visitors with an insight to conservation and wildlife management at its best. A visit to Lewa provides extraordinary game viewing, comfort, and many varied activities, and also a chance to witness and participate in a successfully working conservation programme. Famous for endangered species such as rhino (about 100, which Lewa is probably best known for) and Grevy’s zebra (17% of the world's population). There are a myriad of other species including lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, elephant, buffalo, zebra, eland and much more. Bird enthusiasts marvel at more then four hundred identified bird species, some rare, others abundant, all beautiful.

Day 4 - 5: Lewa – Shaba

After breakfast you will transfer to the airstrip for your early flight to Samburu. Lunch, followed by afternoon activities

Accommodation: Joys Camp
Basis: Full Board Basis

Joy's Camp
An elegant oasis in the arid lands of Samburu; Joy’s Camp is built on the site of Joy Adamson’s tented home in Shaba National Reserve. The site was also home to Penny the leopard, the heroine of her last book. Joy’s Camp is the perfect choice for discerning guests interested in a glimpse of Kenyan history, as well as those looking for an authentic wildlife experience combined with the comfort of a luxury-tented camp.

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Day 6 - 8: Samburu – Masai Mara

After an early morning game drive, continue to Samburu Airstrip and take your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. Upon arrival you will be met by camps vehicles and be taken for lunch, followed by afternoon of game activities.

Accommodation: Elephant Pepper Camp
Basis: Full Board Basis

Elephant Pepper Camp
This traditional safari camp is idyllic: shaded by an indigenous forest of mature trees the camp looks out on to an endless vista of plains game and the open plains characteristic of the world’s most sought after game reserve. Evenings by the campfire overlooking the plains, lit only by the soft glow of hurricane lamps and dinner under the stars are a special feature. Here you leave the modern world behind and relax with nature, no generators, no vehicles passing, just the sights and sounds of the bush... Everything is included here and activities range from day and night game drives and walking safaris.

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Day 9 Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast and an early morning game drive, you will continue to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival transfer for your onward travel arrangements to the city centre or Nairobi JKIA airport.

Please Note:
Lewa Safari Camp is closed from 01 April 08 to 31 May 08 as well as from 01 Nov 08 to 30 Nov 08.
Elephant Pepper Camp is closed from 01 April 08 to 31 May 08 and also from 01 Nov 08 to 10 Dec 08.

Includes:

All accommodation
Full board (all meals)
All laundry services
All soft drinks & bottled water
Complimentary mini bar
Limited wine/beer/alcohol with meals
Unlimited daily game drives
Return flight from Nairobi
Airport transfers in Nairobi
Park fees

Excludes:

Items of a personal nature
Tips and gratuities
Visa costs and requirements
International flights