ITINERARY FOR CLASSIC KENYA ROMANCE - 2022 Kenya
Explore a wonder mix of plains, woodlands, wetlands, and coastal beach Dine under the stars, or at sea, aboard a traditional dhow floating restaurant
of a combined African safari and beach
From riveting game drives, to fascinating walking safaris; the thrill of large lion prides, to the romance of a candlelit dinner; the feeling of the breeze through your hair as you revel in a horseback riding adventure, to the serenity of an African sunset, this itinerary has it all. Raise a toast to these extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and people, before snuggling down in your bed under the stars, lulled to sleep by the rustles, patters, and calls of wild Africa.
adventure, enveloped in the breathtaking beauty of the bush and beach on this 10 day itinerary through Kenya. Your journey will be marked by rich cultural elements, and the unrivalled hospitality that is a signature of any visit to Kenya. Discover Nairobi’s wildlife sanctuaries, and historical landmarks like Karen Blixen’s home in Nairobi; witness the boundless plains and rugged outcrops of East Africa’s world famous Masai Mara reserve; explore the landscapes and wildlife of the Chyulu Hills, dominated by some of Africa’s last big tusker elephants, and shadowed by ever present views of towering Mt Kilimanjaro; lose yourself in a cocoon of beach beauty as you relax in your private villa on the Kenyan Coast.
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Highlights of this Itinerary
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What we love about this journey Experience highlights of Kenyan wildlife, history and culture, which are all showcased in this diverse itinerary Witness a parade of wild landscapes, from the open plains of the Masai Mara to Chyulu Hills’ woodlands and expansive views of Mt Kilimanjaro Sink into the bliss of your own private villa, set against the beauty of Kenya’s Diani beaches, complete with butler and daily massages
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Get front row seats to the drama and spectacle of Kenyan wildlife
www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 At a glance 9 nights / 10 Days 2 Guests DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 Meet and Greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Private road transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hemingways Nairobi Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi Day 2 Private road transfer from Hemingways Nairobi to Wilson Airport Scheduled charter flight from Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip Overnight: andBeyond Bateleur Camp Day 3 Included activities: Game Drives Recommended activities (at additional cost): Morning Balloon Safari Overnight: andBeyond Bateleur Camp Day 4 Scheduled charter flight from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip to Tsavo Safari Camp Airstrip Overnight: Ol Donyo Lodge Day 5 Included activities: Game Drives (Day and Night), Horse Riding, Tracking Overnight: Ol Donyo Lodge Day 6 Included activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Guided Bush Walks Recommended activities (at additional cost): Amboseli National Park Day Trip Overnight: Ol Donyo Lodge Day 7 Scheduled charter flight from Tsavo West National Park to Ukunda Airstrip Overnight: Alfajiri Beach Villa Day 8 Included activities: Visit to local Villages in Diani beach area Overnight: Alfajiri Beach Villa
www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 Day 9 Overnight: Alfajiri Beach Villa Day 10 Scheduled Charter flight from Ukunda Airstrip to Wilson Airport Private road transfer from Wilson Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Departure
www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 Expect the extraordinary Hemingways Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya Day 1 Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall, where you will be welcomed by a member from our andBeyond team. You will be collected from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and driven to Hemingsways Nairobi. Spend your 1 night stay at Hemingways Nairobi in a Deluxe Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast, butler valet services, Wi Fi, mineral water, fruits and flowers in the room.
www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 Expect the extraordinary Hemingways Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya Hemingways Nairobi is a mere 40 min from Nairobi’s international airport, comfortably spread across rolling grounds in the famed suburb of Karen. Airy and spacious, this 45 room boutique hotel is beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light. Its bedrooms each have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills. Guests are treated to the services of a discreet, highly trained butler whose role is to ensure a hassle free stay. Dining is a highlight designed by Michelin starred chef Barry Tonks. Those seeking action can have a wide array of activities booked on their behalf, from visits to a few Nairobi highlights to a game viewing excursion. Guests seeking to unwind can make use of the indulgent spa facilities or simply enjoy the sense of blissful seclusion, luxury on the edge of wilderness. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI Being pampered in the spa while your butler dims the lights and arranges a nightcap back in your room Enjoying the dawn light through the curtains from the snug haven of the decadent beds
www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Bateleur Camp Masai Mara, Kenya Day 2 3 After a mouth watering breakfast a member from our andBeyond team will collect you from Hemingways Nairobi and drive you to Wilson Airport. Your scheduled charter flight from Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara departs. The quintessential Masai Mara safari delivers many attractions and is home to an excellent year round concentration of game as well as the two million animals that make up the Great Migration. Reawaken your soul during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Bateleur Camp in a spacious Tent with indoor and outdoor showers, a bathtub and a private deck. Your stay includes accommodation, all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, scheduled safari activities, return Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers and laundry. Included activities: Game drives Walking safaris
Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Bateleur Camp Masai Mara, Kenya Situated below the location where Out of Africa’s famous final scene was filmed, this romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambience of Kenyan safaris of the 20’s and 30’s. Bateleur Camp, the epitome of tented luxury, comprises of two intimate camps of nine tented suites each, set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara. The tented suites have a classic elegance with polished wooden floors and ensuite bathrooms. Each tent has its own deck overlooking the vast game filled plains of the Masai Mara, and a personal butler will ensure every need is catered for.
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Beautiful antiques adorn the comfortable sitting and indoor/outdoor dining areas, transporting guests to the heyday of classic safaris. The Camps also feature deep refreshing lap pools. Delicious Pan African meals are served in memorable settings under the stars, followed by fireside port and cigars. ABOUT ANDBEYOND BATELEUR CAMP
Treat yourself to a soothing massage on the lush banks of the Mara River. Definitely a spa experience you’ll never forget.
WHAT WE LOVE
Leave the front flaps of your tent open one evening before you go to bed, so that you can fully appreciate the breathtaking sunrise the next morning. For a sinfully delicious tipple, ask your butler to show you how to make a Dawa cocktail it’s heaven in a glass!
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www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 Expect the extraordinary Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya Day 4 6 Enjoy a yummy breakfast before embarking on a scheduled charter flight to Tsavo Airstrip. Tsavo is nearly 22,000km2, being the largest national park in Kenya and one of the largest in the world. The park was split into two due to the railway going from Mombasa to the interior of Kenya. Relish in your 3 night stay at ol Donyo Lodge in a Standard Pool Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, scheduled activities (including horseback riding), Big Life conservation fees, daily laundry, return Chyulu airstrip road transfers, non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, all top shelf spirits, wines and champagnes. Included activities: Game drive Horseback riding
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WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT OL DONYO LODGE
Expect the extraordinary Ol Donyo Lodge
The captivating Ol Donyo lodge is tucked away in the cool shadow of the Chyulu Hills, in one of Kenya’s most prized safari destinations the Amboseli region. The lodge boasts spaciou s guest suites with their own private sitting rooms and swimming pools. All the suites features sundowner areas, as well as rooftop “star beds”, allowing the more adventurous to sleep under the glittering night sky. Guests can dine on tantalising meals, accompanied by an extensive wine list. They also have the opportunity to indulge in a bush picnic or dinner. After a rewarding day of game viewing, sundowners can be savoured in the inviting swimming pool. Adventures include twice daily game drives, guided bush walks, exhilarating horseback safaris (with mounts suitable for both novice and experienced riders), Maasai village visits, fly camping, day trips to the Amboseli National Park (at an extra cost) and mountain biking.
Be adventurous and spend an evening under a sparkling sky in your super comfy bed. Sip on your favourite sundowner and watch as the resident elephants slake their thirst at a nearby waterhole be sure to take your camera along, as the sun setting behind the majestic peak of Mt Kilimanjaro is awe inspiring! Share a romantic dinner on the rooftop of your suite, beneath a canopy of twinkling stars.
Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya
Enjoy the break during your 3 night stay at Alfajiri Villas in the Garden Villa with ensuite bathrooms. Your stay includes all meals, soft drinks, beers and wines, non luxury spirits, nannies available 24 hours , personal butler at your disposal, laundry, wi fi, guest library and games, airstrip transfers, use of golf clubs, use of snorkelling equipment, Ngalawa (local African boats) at disposal for excursions to coral reef for snorkelling, one daily massage per adult and teenager, chauffeured transport within Diani Beach area, visit to community project, orphanage, visit to local villages in Diani beach area and gym at a nearby property.
Enjoy a mouth watering breakfast before embarking on your scheduled charter flight to Diani Airstrip. Protected by an offshore barrier coral reef, Kenya's south coast is famous for beautiful and safe beaches, as well as spectacular diving, fishing and surfing.
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Alfajiri boasts a range of activities; golf at a nearby 18 hole Golf course, Kite surfing, snorkeling, diving, safaris even docile whale sharks in the ocean and the elephants in the hills are there for the asking. A vehicle is available for trips within Diani beach. For those with children, a selection of toys and friendly nannies on duty 24 hours ensures that the little ones are taken care of. No matter which villa you choose they all have one thing in common, total seclusion in the very best of Kenyan natural luxury.
Expect the extraordinary Alfajiri Garden Villa Diani Beach , Kenya Considered by many as the finest villas on the East African Coast, Alfajiri Villas overlook the Indian Ocean, their elevated positions ensuring privacy and stunning views. Alfajiri's three magnificent African style villas has its own personality and unique design and private pool, but all three offer the same award winning service. At Alfajiri the concept is as you please!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ALFAJIRI GARDEN VILLA Ask your personal butler for your favourite sundowner and unwind in your breathtaking rim flow swimming pool that is elevated to look as if it merges with the ocean. Grab your kikoy, suntan lotion and glasses, and head to the beach to soak up the warm Kenyan sun ask your hosts to pack you one of their delightful picnic baskets and enjoy a five mile walk in each direction along the beach Long lazy lunches and dinners in this tranquil setting with the wow factor of your impressive villa’s and award winning service and food
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Private dining is a la carte, served al fresco or in your villa your choice, as too is the cuisine local, natural, organic, daily fresh seafood and fish and even homemade pastas. Just tell your personal chef what suits your taste.
www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 Expect the extraordinary Departure Nairobi, Kenya Day 10 Depart on scheduled flight from Ukunda Airstrip to Wilson Airport. Nairobi is Kenya's capital city, it is one of the largest and most influential cities in Africa, a commercial and financial regional hub. A member from our andBeyond team will collect you from Wilson Airport and drive you to Jomo Kenyatta Inte rnational Airport.
www.andBeyond.com Classic Kenya Romance 2022 WH 2021 10 29 Journey overview What’s included: Meet and Greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary All scheduled Charter flights as per itinerary All scheduled road transfers Selected Kenya National park fees andBeyond Personal Travel Journal Emergency medical evacuation insurance Notes: The operator may reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non availability Some flights between airstrips may be subjected to minimum 4 guests during low seasons Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request Validity periods are as specified above should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re quote The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, ROE, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote andBeyond Trading Terms apply