Luxury Kenya & Seychelles

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Visit two of Kenya’s best safari regions on this incredible adventure that blends the adventure and romance of a tented camp safari with the barefoot luxury of an exotic Seychelles island. Start at Sirikoi Lodge in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the north of Kenya, home to some of Africa’s iconic and endangered wildlife including both black and white rhino....
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Safari through two of Kenya’s finest wildlife havens, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Masai Mara
    • Join thrilling day and night game drives, guided bush walks and horseback riding through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Diverse and beautiful landscapes range from the rocky foothills of Mount Kenya to the sprawling Masai Mara savannah
    • Discover the Masai Mara Game Reserve which is home to huge concentrations of game and big cats
    • Sleep under canvas in comfort at Sirikoi and Mara Plains Camp
    • Excellent safari guides from start to finish
    • Meet the Masai people and learn about their culture
    • Unwind in paradise in the Seychelles on striking Dennis Island
    • Dive and snorkel the azure waters of the Indian Ocean
    • Savor delicious fresh seafood

What's this trip about?

    Visit two of Kenya’s best safari regions on this incredible adventure that blends the adventure and romance of a tented camp safari with the barefoot luxury of an exotic Seychelles island. Start at Sirikoi Lodge in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the north of Kenya, home to some of Africa’s iconic and endangered wildlife including both black and white rhino. The Lodge is set amongst stunning scenery and is the ideal base for safari drives and walking expeditions, and the hospitality is unequalled.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityDenis Island

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya
  • Seychelles

Attractions

  • Masai Mara National Park
  • Mt. Kenya
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Camel Riding

Trip includes

    • Internal flights (note: strict 33lbs baggage allowance per person including hand luggage)
    • Passenger and airport taxes
    • Airport transfers
    • Other transfers
    • Accommodation and meals as stated
    • Drinks as stated
    • Laundry as stated
    • Activities as stated
    • National Park and concession fees
    • Immediate Concession or Reserve fees in the Masai Mara area

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Itinerary

Day 1:

Sirikoi Camp - 3 nights - Full Board

On arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and driven to Wilson, Nairobi's domestic airport, in time to take a scheduled light aircraft flight to Lewa Downs.

You will be met on arrival at the airstrip and transferred to Sirikoi Camp where you spend three nights on a ful...

Day 4:

Mara Plains Camp - 3 nights - Full Board

A scheduled light aircraft will take you to the Masai Mara where you will be met and transferred by the game drive to Mara Plains Camp. You spend the next three nights at Mara Plains Camp on a full board basis including all meals, soft drinks, local beers and house wi...

Day 7: Fairview Hotel - 1 night

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Fairview Hotel

Your morning game drive will end at the airstrip today in time to take a scheduled light aircraft flight back to Wilson. You will be met on arrival and driven to the Fairview Hotel for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

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Day 8: Denis Island - 6 nights - All inclusive
After breakfast, you will be collected from the Fairview Hotel and driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to take a scheduled regional flight to Mahé in the Seychelles.

You will be met on arrival and assisted to a light aircraft flight which will take y...

Day 14:

Fly Denis Island to Mahe

Today you will be flown by scheduled light aircraft from Denis Island to Mahé. From here you will take an international flight home or continue with another African adventure.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $16,397
Price per day$1,171
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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We travel every few months to see new properties and to re-visit old favorites. It is only by spending time on the ground that we can be sure we are offering you the best advice.

Where possible, we will use small, owner run camps and lodges that are ideally located so you can enjoy the bush off the beaten track. We also understand that a guide can make or break your trip. The small camps we use employ better guides with more experience, charisma and unmatched local knowledge.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International and regional flights
    • Visas
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Neighbouring Concession or Reserve fees in the Masai Mara area
    • Other personal spending
    • If you weigh over 220lbs then you may be charged for a second seat on light aircraft flights, please let us know if this is likely to affect you.

Accommodation

,SIRIKOI Surrounded by a forest of mature fever trees, Sirikoi looks out across a busy waterhole in the Lewa Conservancy in northern Kenya. The waterhole is fed directly from Mount Kenya via local springs. Enjoy watching the wealth of wildlife that frequents the waterhole and its surrounding swamp vegetation, all from the cool comfort of shaded Sirikoi. Accommodation &amp; Facilities Four spacious, elegantly designed tents are equipped with en-suite facilities, including a bath, shower and flushing toilet. An open fire creates a warm, cozy atmosphere on cooler evenings. A private cottage is also available at Sirikoi comprising two double bedrooms and kitchen, making it the perfect base if you are traveling with friends or family. Shared areas at the camp include a tastefully furnished lounge and huge outside dining space. Beautiful African fabrics and works of art produced by local artisans add color and character to the rooms and communal areas. Wildlife &amp; Activities Sirikoi is the ideal place from which to explore the Lewa Conservancy on day and night game drives in 4x4s. You can also experience the bush from a new perspective on a guided walking safari and bush picnic. The Lewa Conservancy supports huge concentrations of black and white rhino, lion, buffalo and elephant. When you are not on game drives try horse riding, bi-plane flights, and fishing trips to Mount Kenya. If you are feeling adventurous, sleep out under the stars on a fly camping trip. MARA PLAINS Mara Plains is situated in the beautiful Olare Motorogi Conservancy bordering Kenya’s Masai Mara. Positioned alongside the Ntiakatek River, the camp is surrounded by expansive grassy plains and cool riverine forest, giving you the chance of an unparalleled game viewing experience. Accommodation &amp; Facilities Intimate Mara Plains comprises just seven private canvas tents on raised wooden decks overlooking the plains or river. The tents provide all creature comforts, including an adjoining bathroom with shower, flushing toilet and free-standing copper bath. The focal point of the camp is the interconnected open-air communal tent ‘pod’ containing two lounge areas, one with a library and study space. Meals can be enjoyed in the great outdoors on wooden decks or in the shared dining tent in which the large farmhouse table is given a touch of luxury by a grand chandelier. Wildlife &amp; Activities Mara Plains camp gives you unrivalled access to the full Masai Mara experience with game viewing taking place in custom 4×4 vehicles. Each vehicle has been specially customized for photographers and had multi-plug inverters and photographic bars.  In addition, each guest tent comes equipped with a pair of Swarovski binoculars, a professional Canon camera set, including a Canon 7D camera body and Canon 100-400mm and 24-70mm lenses and photographic tuition is available on request.  The camp’s guides are renowned for their knowledge and enthusiasm about the reserve’s wildlife, environment and the Masai culture. During your stay you can join day and night game drives, walking safaris, meet local Masai communities and hot air balloon trips (this must be booked in advance and is at an extra cost). DENIS ISLAND Denis Island is an idyllic, exclusive desert island situated 95 kilometers north of Mahé Island in the Seychelles. A 350 acre coral island, it sits at the edge of the Seychelles Bank that drops 2000 ft. into the depths of the Indian Ocean. The island is almost completely encircled by coral reefs abundant in sea life, leading on to a natural lagoon and vast dazzling white sandy beaches. It is an incredibly romantic barefoot destination ideal for couples and honeymooners. Accommodation &amp; Facilities Situated on the northwestern tip of Denis Island, this resort lies on the beach and is enclosed by mature casuarina trees and coconut palms. The resort comprises 25 large private chalets sensitively decorated using natural materials. All have en-suite facilities and ocean facing terraces. The communal areas include a restaurant with an excellent international and local menu, a well-stocked bar, and spacious seating space. You are free to make full use of the resort library, shop and media room with internet access. Activities During your stay at Denis Island you can be as laid back or energetic as you like. Simply unwind and soak up the sun on the beach, head into the beautiful azure water and snorkel around the reef, enjoy a game of tennis, canoe or take a deep sea fishing trip. If you want to explore the ocean further, Denis Island has a small, professional and fully equipped dive center.
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Meals Included

2 Breakfasts.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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