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Best time
Jun-Oct, Dec-Mar
Price
From £ 9,275 pp
Ideal length
14 days
Flight time
11hrs
Currency
Kenyan shilling
Language
Swahili
For this romantic safari in Kenya, we’ve handpicked some of Kenya’s most iconic and exclusive safari camps and lodges in Nairobi, Samburu and the Masai Mara and paired these with the equally iconic Alfajiri on the Kenya coast – for an experience that epitomises a luxury ‘bush & beach’ holiday.
You’ll start your romantic safari with two nights in the leafy Langata neighbourhood of Nairobi staying at the iconic Giraffe Manor. Starting your safari with a bucket-list breakfast, one of the most fascinating things about Giraffe Manor is its resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes who may visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope that you’ll share a treat.
You then board a small Cessna plane and head to the rugged north of Samburu and stay at Sasaab lodge, a Safari Collection lodge that not only offers beautiful, tented rooms and an unexpected range of safari activities but is also born out of a respectful partnership with the local Samburu communities. You enjoy a couple of days of safari, spotting elephants and the Samburu Special 5 alongside cultural activities. Continuing your safari, next up is the world-famous Masai Mara where the big game viewing awaits. Wake up to the cacophony of early birdsong, go on a day long game drive with a picnic lunch, enjoy a magnificent bush breakfast under a tree, fall asleep to the guttural roaring of the lions or simply take a dip in your plunge pool. One morning wake up before the sun for a hot air balloon safari, soaring through the sky as its turns ablaze with the sunrise before descending to a special champagne breakfast.
On day 9 it’s time to dust off your safari boots and swap your safari outfits for sandals and flowing kaftans as you make your way to the coast. Marvel at the different shades of blue of the Indian Ocean, with your feet in the warm sand, slowing down will come naturally during your stay at Alfajiri. From your private villa you can spend your time lazing on the idyllic Diani beach, explore the kaleidoscopic coral with snorkelling or diving excursions or simply unwind with an massage in the seclusion of your villa, with the rolling waves as your soothing soundtrack.
This exquisite and carefully-curated safari holiday is perfect for honeymooners or couples and offers a transformative experience with opportunities to support exceptional lodges & camps that are positively impacting their conservancies and local communities. This safari holiday has been designed with celebration in mind and your time in Kenya will also help preserve some of Kenya’s wild corners, its wildlife and of course its people too.
Experience highlights
- Share your breakfast with the friendly Rothschild giraffes at Giraffe Manor, who stop by to poke their necks into the windows to see if they can get a treat in the morning or evening, before returning to their forest sanctuary. This is one of the most iconic boutique hotels in the world.
- Travel by small Cessna planes to Samburu, marvel at the staggering diversity of landscapes from sweeping savannah plains, dry riverbeds, rolling hills to forests. During your flight you can enjoy spotting game from above.
- Climb up into the fully kitted out open safari vehicle and get up close and personal with the wildlife on a game drive in the Westgate Conservancy and the Samburu National Reserve. Your professionally trained Samburu safari guide will take your game viewing to the next level with their in-depth knowledge of the bush. Enjoy spectacular viewings of majestic herds of elephants, learn about the Samburu Special 5, and track the elusive genet cats, porcupines and other nocturnal species.
- Let yourself be soothed by the calming rhythm of a gentle camel ride to sundowner rock, reflect on the day’s safari activities and soak up sweeping panoramic views all around whilst enjoying some canapés and a drink.
- Step outside your comfort zone and truly connect with your wild side with a night fly camping on the lodge’s West Gate Conservancy. Your fly camping experience starts with a slow walk to your private camp in the late afternoon sunshine. Roaring fire, comforting bush dinner under the stars, and falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the African bush – fly camping will undoubtedly be one of the most treasured memories of your African safari.
- Off the tourist trail, embark on an excursion to a remote and authentic Samburu market which promises an amazing sensory experience. This is where the Samburu People trade from cattle to beads.
- Grab your camera and set off with your professionally trained safari guide on a day or afternoon game drive in the Mara Game Reserve – savour this incredible experience as you watch the wildlife spectacle unfolding in front of you from the comfort of your safari vehicle. Those looking for more can also go on a day long game drive with a packed lunch.
- Soar through the sky as you take a sunrise hot air balloon safari. Gliding gently above the endless savannah of the Mara Game Reserve is simply magical – lose yourself in the subdued colours of the early morning rising sun, spot wildlife before your descent and enjoy a well-timed champagne breakfast.
- Set off from your private villa at Alfajiri and discover the mesmerising coral reefs with either snorkelling or diving excursions. If you’re looking to get your adrenaline going kite surfing or quad biking in the Shimba Hills can also be arranged.
Experience highlights
Share your breakfast with the friendly Rothschild giraffes at Giraffe Manor
The giraffes stop by for a treat in the morning and evening
Travel by small Cessna planes to Samburu
During your flight you can enjoy spotting game from above.
Get up close and personal with the wildlife on a game drive in Samburu National Reserve
Spot lion in their natural habitat
Enjoy spectacular viewings of majestic herds of elephants
Let yourself be soothed by the calming rhythm of a gentle camel ride to sundowner rock
Soak up sweeping panoramic views all around whilst enjoying sundowners
Connect with your wild side with a night fly camping on the lodge’s West Gate Conservancy
Enjoy a bush dinner experience
Spend a night fly camping under the stars
Off the tourist trail, embark on an excursion to a remote and authentic Samburu market
Grab your camera and set off with your professionally trained safari guide on a day or afternoon game drive in the Mara Game Reserve
Soar through the sky as you take a sunrise hot air balloon safari
Make your way to the coast for a relaxing stay at Alfajiri Villas on the idyllic Diani beach
Cliff villa bedroom at Alfajiri Beach Villas
Relaxed dining at Alfajiri Beach Villas
From Alfajiri, discover the mesmerising coral reefs on a snorkelling or diving excursion
Request your tailor-made bush & beach in Kenya itinerary
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Where you’ll stay
Giraffe Manor, Nairobi
Dating back to the 1930’s, Giraffe Manor is an exquisite manor hotel with a boutique feel. With twelve rooms characterful rooms, a serene wellness centre enjoy the hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym or simply relax in the gardens overlooking the giraffe sanctuary. The most fascinating thing, is its resident herd of Rothschild's giraffes, who offer great entertainment as they stop by at breakfast time to say hello.
Sasaab, Samburu
Part of the Safari Collection, Sasaab is perfectly described as a serene oasis in the dry rugged landscape of Samburu. The camp itself is a stunning blend of Moroccan and Swahili style but where Sasaab shines through is the work they do with the local semi-nomadic communities, on the conservancy and the numerous projects they support from the Grevy’s Zebra Trust to the school lunch programme, and the Samburu Project to bring safe water to the local communities.
Sala’s Camp, Maasai Mara
Very close to the Tanzania border, Sala’s Camp combines the feel of a traditional safari tented camp with modern touches such as a glass front to the tents to connect with the bush. There’s also bathtubs for a well-deserved soak after a hot and dusty day in the Mara and a plunge pool – all these elevate the experience to such an extent that Sala’s is known to be one of the most luxurious camps in the Mara.
Alfajiri Villas, Ukunda
Alfajiri is a privately owned collection of fully staffed villas on the quieter end of Diani Beach, on the South Kenyan coast. Offering privacy and exclusivity, the villas are stylishly decorated and boast a beach retreat feel. No request is too much trouble for your butler and team who will be preparing scrumptious meals using local ingredients and organising your personalised activities.
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