2008
Wings Over Africa
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
- Samburu: 2 nights
- Lake Naivasha: 2 nights
- Masai Mara: 2 nights
- Beach: optional
Day 1 London/Nairobi
Depart Heathrow flying Kenya Airways overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2 Nairobi/Samburu
On arrival transfer to Wilson Airport and fly by light aircraft (Safari Link or similar) to Samburu Intrepids. Set on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, the Camp is ideally positioned for viewing game and features 27 beautifully furnished tents on stilts and wooden platforms under thatched cover. Each tent has a four poster bed, wooden floors, minibar and en suite bathroom with shower and flushing toilet. Afternoon game drive and overnight.
Day 3 Samburu
An early morning game drive is a great time to view the large cats and in the afternoon you’re sure to see elephant. Overnight at the Intrepids Camp.
Day 4 Samburu/Nairobi/Lake Naivasha
After an early morning game drive, fly by light aircraft via Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and two nights at the Rift Valley Lodge. Set high overlooking Lake Naivasha, Rift Valley Lodge offers beautiful accommodation and excellent facilities including a golf course. Today enjoy a guided walk and a boat trip on Lake Naivasha.
Day 5 Lake Naivasha
Today enjoy a game drive at the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park with a chance to see rhino and lion. Overnight at Rift Valley Lodge.
Day 6 Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara
After a morning boat ride on Lake Naivasha fly directly to the Masai Mara by light aircraft, landing at the Intrepids Camp. Set under the shade of an acacia wood the beautiful Mara Intrepids Camp is an ideal location for game viewing in the Masai Mara. There are up to three game drives available each day. Overnight Intrepids Camp, or you may wish to upgrade to the exclusive, ten tented Mara Explorer Camp.
Day 7 Masai Mara
Early morning and afternoon game drives in search of some of the predatory cats and abundant wildlife.
Day 8 Masai Mara/Nairobi/London
After an early morning game drive fly by light aircraft to Nairobi for your Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow arriving next day. Alternatively you may extend your holiday at the Kenya coast, Zanzibar or Mauritius.
Kenya Coast Extention
Wings Over Africa: 6 nights
Kenya Coast Extention: 5 nights
Day 8 Mon to Day 11 Thu Mombasa
Kenya Airways flight to Mombasa and transfer to the lovely Serena Beach (Village room) for four or more nights.
Day 12 Fri Mombasa/Nairobi/London
Evening flight with Kenya Airways to Heathrow via Nairobi, arriving the next day.
Mauritius Extention
Wings Over Africa: 6 nights
Mauritius Extension: 6 nights
Day 8 Sun Nairobi
After returning to Nairobi spend one night at the Nairobi Serena hotel.
Day 9 Mon to Day 13 Fri Mauritius
Mauritius, arriving that evening. Transfer to Heritage Golf Resort and Spa for five or more nights.
Day 14 Sat Mauritius/London
Overnight flight with Air Mauritius direct to Heathrow, arriving the next day.
Zanzibar Extension
Wings Over Africa: 6 nights
Zanzibar Extension: 3 nights
Day 8 Mon Nairobi
After returning to Nairobi spend one night at the Nairobi Serena hotel.
Day 9 Tue to Day 10 Wed Zanzibar
Kenya Airways flight to Zanzibar for two or more nights at Breezes Beach Club (STD).
Day 11 Thu Zanzibar/Nairobi/London
Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow via Nairobi arriving the following day.
