2008
Intrepids Air Safari 1
A superb flying safari with direct flights between the key national parks of Kenya. Avoiding travel by road allows more time at the camps, on safari or game viewing. Accommodation is at the excellent first class lodges and camps managed by the renowned Heritage Hotels.
Our opinion
A High quality safari offering excellent standards of accommodation and service.
Escorted
English speaking driver/guide is included on safari.
Itinerary
- Nairobi: 1 night
- Samburu: 3 nights
- Masai Mara: 3 nights
- Beach: optional
Day 1 Mon London/Nairobi
Depart Heathrow flying Kenya Airways overnight flight to Nairobi.
Day 2 Tue Nairobi
Arrive Nairobi and transfer to the Nairobi Serena for one night.
Day 3 Wed nairobi/Samburu
Fly Air Kenya to Samburu for three nights at the Samburu Intrepids Camp. Set in the National Reserve and shaded by Acacia trees, the luxury tented camp fringes the Uaso Nyiro River, noted for it’s abundance of wildlife including 400 bird species. Afternoon game drive and overnight.
Day 4 Thu Samburu
The Camp has 27 stylish tents on stilts and wooden decking overlooking the river, shielded with thatched roofs. All have electricity, ceiling fans, minibar, bathrooms with showers, flushing toilet and a central main building and swimming pool. Early morning and afternoon game drives are an opportunity to see Samburu’s unique wildlife.
Day 5 Fri Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives will take you into the heart of the Reserve with the chance to spot all of the big cats.
Day 6 Sat Nairobi/Masai Mara
After an early morning game drive, fly Air Kenya directly to the Masai Mara and the Mara Intrepids Camp for three nights. The Mara is home to a huge variety of wildlife. An afternoon game drive will give a taste of the wonders to be seen in this world famous reserve. During your stay you may upgrade your stay to the exquisite and exclusive Mara Explorer Camp. Set on the Talek River, frequented by hippo, the intimate camp has just ten tents set on wooden decking each secluded from the next with en suite shower, and a bath located on the veranda. The Intrepids Camp has just 30 beautifully furnished tents with features as per Samburu Intrepids.
Day 7 Sun Masai Mara
Early morning and afternoon game drives in four wheel drive vehicles, with delicious breakfast lunch and dinner included.
Day 8 Mon Masai Mara
The Mara, home to the famous blackmaned lion, holds some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Kenya. Whilst being the most popular in East Africa the Mara still remains one of the most mystical places in the world. A memorable day with morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 9 Tue Masai Mara/Nairobi/London
Early morning game drive before your Air Kenya flight to Nairobi. If returning to London, Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow arriving next day or you may continue to the Kenya Coast or Zanzibar.
Kenya Extension
Intrepids Air Safari: 7 nights
Kenya Extension: 5 nights
Day 9 Tue Nairobi
Spend one night at the Nairobi Serena.
Day 10 Wed to Day 13 Sat Mombasa
Scheduled flight to Mombasa and to the Serena Beach hotel (Seaview room) for four or more nights.
Day 14 Sun Mombasa/Nairobi/London
Evening flight with Kenya Airways to Heathrow via Nairobi, arriving the next day.
Zanzibar Extension
Intrepids Air Safari: 7 nights
Zanzibar Extension: 5 nights
Day 9 Tue Nairobi
Spend one night at the Nairobi Serena.
Day 10 Wed to Day 13 Sat Zanzibar
Kenya Airways flight to Zanzibar for four or more nights at Breezes Beach Club (STD) or any other Zanzibar hotel.
Day 14 Sun Zanzibar/Nairobi/London
Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow via Nairobi arriving the following day.
