Wanawake on wanderlust

HIGHLIGHTS

● Mysteries of Lamu ● Tea farm tour and snowy peaks of Mt. Kenya ● Big Five

NAIROBI | Day 1 Nairobi

Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel for an overnight on bed and breakfast.

Day 2 Nairobi

Pick up by our driver guide and explore the vibrant city. Start with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, followed by the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and then the Women’s cooperative of Kazuri Beads. Enjoy lunch followed by a visit of the spectacular Kitengela Hot Glass and finally walk through one of our open-air craft markets. Return to the hotel for an Overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 3 Nairobi via Limuru- Mt Kenya National Park

Drive to Limuru area and tour the Kiambethu Tea Farm, one of the first plantations in the country and still run by the founding family. Enjoy the tour and the organic produce lunch before we drive on to the foothills of Mt Kenya, Arrive at the lodge overlooking a saltlick water hole. Check in and enjoy rest of the evening viewing game as they trail in and out quenching thirst. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 Aberdares – Njoro

Drive via Nyahururu where we shall make a scenic stop at the Thomson Falls. Later proceed to Njoro in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive and check in for lunch. Afternoon at leisure with a host of optional activities provided by the farm house. Dinner and overnight stay in the cottage. Day 5 Ngoro/Great Rift Valley

Full day spent at the farm with a visit to Lake Naivasha for a morning boat ride followed by a guided walk at the crescent island “our own garden of Eden” Return to the farm house and enjoy the rest of the day exploring the activities at the farm. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6:Njoro- Masai Mara

Depart for Masai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. Arrive at the camp, check in followed by lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a game drive at the reserve until sundown. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 Masai Mara

Start the day with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Later visit Masai Women Arts and Crafts center and proceed for a full day game drive with packed lunch. In the evening enjoy a guided bird walk and visit Basecamp nature forest. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 Masai Mara via Nairobi- Lamu

Early breakfast and check out. Drive back to Nairobi, arrive and have lunch. Transfer to Wilson Airport for a schedule flight to Lamu. Arrive in Lamu and transfer to your hotel with a speed boat. Accommodation on bed and breakfast meal plan.

Day 9 Lamu

Start the day with a Sunrise Yoga session, followed by a hearty Swahili breakfast. Explore the history and culture of Lamu including the Lamu Fort, Swahili Museum and the Donkey Sanctuary. Return to the resort and spend the evening at the beach. Overnight stay on bed and breakfast.

Day 10 Lamu

Full day spent at leisure exploring lamu. There are no vehicles in Lamu. The winding streets of the towns are best explored on foot. 17h30 to 18h30: enjoy sunset dhow cruising Overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis

Day 11 Lamu- Manda Toto and snorkeling

the remaining coral and if we are lucky a turtle. Later we move on to the beach for a barbeque lunch. In the afternoon the trip heads to Gordon Reef for some more snorkeling. Snorkel on the coral reefs off Manda Toto island and discover an astounding array of exotic marine wildlife. Return to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 12 Lamu- Nairobi/depart

Enjoy a hearty Swahili breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. Arrive and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.

12 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY FROM £ 3,334* PER PERSON

Includes

• Accommodation in camps. • Airport transfers in Nairobi and Lamu • Full-board on safari • BB in Nairobi and Lamu • Park entrance fees • Return flight: Nairobi -Lamu – Nairobi inclusive of tax and 15kgs soft luggage. • Safari Transport and game drives will be in a LAND CRUISER (NON-AC) with open pop-up roof. • Experienced English-speaking driverguides • Mineral water UNLIMITED REFILL