Intrepids Air Safari

A superb fly-in safari between two of the most popular wildlife areas of Kenya. Avoiding travel by road allows more time at the camps and game viewing, and accommodation is at the excellent Intrepids Lodges with a luxury upgrade option in the Mara.

Tour overview
•   Three nights in Samburu National Reserve
•   Game drives within the reserve, famed for its big cat population and rare wildlife
•   Exciting flight from Samburu to the famous Maasai Mara
•   Three nights in the Maasai Mara
•   Optional luxury Maasai Mara upgrade
•   Safari experiences in the Mara, seeking out the stars of the BBC's 'Big Cat Diary'
Extend your stay - by 4 or 5 nights
•   Four nights at the impressive Leopard Beach Resort overlooking Diani Beach
•   One night at the Nairobi Serena, then fly to exotic Zanzibar staying at Breezes Beach Club or any other Kuoni featured Zanzibar hotel for four nights

Guide

FLY-IN SAFARI

This safari includes light aircraft flights between locations to reduce travelling time.

MEAL PLAN
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner on safari; breakfast and dinner on the Mombasa and Zanzibar extensions.

TRAVEL TIPS
• Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, maximum 15kg.
BALLOON SAFARI
• Available in the Maasai Mara - prices from £315 per person.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO NAIROBI
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Nairobi.

DAY 2 - NAIROBI TO SAMBURU
Transfer to Wilson airport and fly Air Kenya (or similar) to Samburu for three nights at Samburu Intrepids Camp. Set in the National Reserve amid acacia trees, the luxury tented camp fringes the Uaso Nyiro River, and its abundance of wildlife. Afternoon game drive and overnight.

DAY 3 - SAMBURU
Samburu Intrepids has 27 stylish tents on stilts and wooden decking overlooking the river, shielded with thatched roofs. All tents have been recently refurbished, complete with new wooden floors, four-poster bed and handcrafted furnishings with splashes of colour, reflecting Samburu's landscape. Each tent also has electricity, a ceiling fan, minibar and bathroom with shower. The camp also has a central main building and swimming pool. The excellent Adventurers Club offers children lots of educational activities, and morning and afternoon game drives in the camp’s own 4x4 vehicles are included.

DAY 4 - SAMBURU
Morning and afternoon game drives take you into the heart of the Reserve with the chance to spot the big cats.

DAY 5 - SAMBURU TO MAASAI MARA
After breakfast and an early morning game drive, fly Air Kenya directly to the Maasai Mara and Mara Intrepids Camp for three nights. An afternoon game drive will give a taste of this famous reserve. Here you may upgrade to the exquisite Mara Explorer Camp, (shown as Intrepids Air Safari 2 in the price box). Set on the Talek River, frequented by hippo, the intimate camp has just ten secluded tents set on wooden decking, with en suite shower, and an outdoor bath located on the deck. The Intrepids Camp has 30 beautifully furnished tents with features as per Samburu.

DAY 6 - MAASAI MARA
Today enjoy morning and afternoon game drives into the heart of the Mara.

DAY 7 - MAASAI MARA
Another memorable day with morning and afternoon game drives seeking out the stars of the BBC's ‘Big Cat Diary’ who are often filmed nearby.

DAY 8 - MAASAI MARA TO LONDON
Early morning game drive before your Air Kenya flight to Nairobi. You will be taken to a comfortable Nairobi hotel for the afternoon where you may wish to prebook a day room (extra cost) before your Kenya Airways overnight flight to Heathrow.

YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSIONS

KENYA COAST
DAY 8
Fly Mombasa Air direct from the Mara to Ukunda for four or more nights at the Leopard Beach Resort in a Standard room.
DAY 12
Kenya Airways flight via Nairobi to Heathrow, arriving the next day.

ZANZIBAR
DAY 8
After returning to Nairobi spend one night at the Nairobi Serena on RB.
DAY 9
Fly Kenya Airways to Zanzibar and spend four or more nights at Breezes Beach Club in a Standard room or any other Kuoni featured Zanzibar hotel.
DAY 13
Kenya Airways flight via Nairobi to Heathrow arriving the following day.