PrintFor travelers looking to enjoy a world-class African safari, but stay away from the crowds and learn about the local communities and conservation projects at the same time, this Eastern Kenya Exclusive Safari is a perfect option at a great value! Featuring private game areas as well as national parks, this safari is light on travel and heavy on big game! And of course, after the rigors of the safari schedule, what better way to relax than at the most luxurious private villas on the Indian Ocean coast!
DAY 1: CAMPI YA KANZI
International morning arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. MET AND ROAD TRANSFER TO WILSON AIRPORT FOR CAMPI YA KANZI SEAT-ON-PLANE FLIGHT TO CAMPI YA KANZI for one hour flight. MET AT KANZI AIRSTRIP AND TRANSFER TO CAMP FOR LUNCH.
Campi ya Kanzi features Maasai-led walking safaris in Kenya. Experience the thrill of tracking game on foot with traditional Maasai! Located in Kenya’s prime game area between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, the camp provides a luxury tented experience for your exclusive private safari.
Afternoon activities including game drives, with camp vehicle.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT CAMPI YA KANZI
DAY 2- 4: CAMPI YA KANZI
DAYS ACTIVITIES TAILORMADE TO SUIT YOUR DAY.
ALL MEALS AND OVERNIGHT AT CAMPI YA KANZI
DAY 5: GALDESSA CAMP
AFTER BREAKFAST TRANSFER TO KANZI AIRSTRIP FOR KANZI FLIGHT TO MANYANI AIRSTRIP, 30 minute flight. MET AND TRANSFER TO GALDESSA CAMP FOR LUNCH. RELAX AFTER LUNCH AND AT 1630H PROCEED ON A GAME WALK ALONG THE GALANA RIVER TO SPOT HIPPOS AND CROCODILES.
The camp has a coastal/bush relaxed feel and is designed to blend with the environment using earthy colors and natural woods throughout. Galdessa Camp is located along the Galana River under fringed doum palms and overlooks the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest and oldest fossilized lava flow.
Galdessa works closely with Kenya Wildlife Service’s black rhino re-introduction project. Within Galdessa’s vicinity there are 51 black rhino; Africa’s largest unfenced black rhino population. The camp has been built with great care not to adversely impact the environment and recycles its waste, uses solar power for electricity and has installed a water treatment plant. Galdessa’s founder, Pierre Mourgue d’Algue, is a trustee of the TUSK Trust which works to protect the environment and habitats of Africa and distributes in excess of 90% of the funds it raises directly into the field.
The camp’s activities include game drives in open vehicles; walking safaris along the Galana River and sand rivers; sundowners and bush breakfasts; and visits to the nearby Rhino Camp conservation project (15 minutes from Galdessa). The camp’s direct area is home to over 50 black rhino. Tsavo East National Park is a wilderness area of great bio-diversity. Uncommon species seen include lesser kudu, gerenuk, fringed-eared oryx, Hirola and Peter’s gazelle. The area is renowned for elephants particularly during the dry season: the last count (1999) recorded 8100. Tsavo is particularly rich in birdlife, with birds migrating from Oman, Malawi, Iran, Germany and Russia.
SUNDOWNER COCKTAIL ON THE LEOPARD ROCK.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT GALDESSA
DAY 6:GALDESSA CAMP
EARLY MORNING GAME DRIVE WITH BUSH BREAKFAST.
BACK TO CAMP AND ENJOY THE VIEW FROM YOUR PRIVATE VERANDA ON THE GALANA RIVER. RELAX TILL LUNCH. AFTERNOON GAME WALK OR GAME DRIVE.
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT GALDESSA CAMP.
DAY 7: Alfajiri Villas
EARLY MORNING GAME DRIVE, BACK TO THE CAMP FOR BREAKFAST.ENJOY THE VIEW FROM YOUR PRIVATE VERANDA ON THE GALANA RIVER. LUNCH AT THE CAMP. DEPARTURE AFTER LUNCH TO Alfajiri Villas by road. (250KMS, 5 HRS)
Arrive in time for dinner.
Bright and airy Caribbean style the Cliff Villa and truly African the Garden and the Beach Villas, beautifully decorated, with artefacts from Africa and the Far East.
Considered by many as the finest Villas on the East African Coast, Alfajiri Villas overlook the Indian Ocean and theirs elevated positions ensure privacy and stunning views. African Style villas where the theme is high Makuti roofs, ivory Danish floors, wooden beams, Lamu doors and impressive African and Far Eastern Artefacts. Most of the furniture is made on the property in the villa’s workshop. The gardens are meticulously maintained and include many palms from the villa’s nursery. Large verandas with huge hand carved sofas with cushions dominate the front of the villas where a stretch swimming pool sits on the edge of a small cliff merging into the sea and the horizon.
Overnight Alfajiri Villas.
Day 8-10: Alfajiri Villas
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:
Relaxation
Snorkeling to the coral reef with local fishermen, using a traditional African boat.
Massages
Yoga
Vehicle with driver at disposal within Diani Beach area
Wi – Fi
Gym, sauna and steam bath at a nearby property
Golf inclusive of green fees and clubs
END OF SERVICES
Price Includes:
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
ALL PARK ENTRY FEES
MEET AND GREET UPON ARRIVAL AT JKI AIRPORT, NAIROBI
All transfers as per program above
CHARTER SEAT-IN-PLANE BASIS WILSON/ KANZI/ MANYANI (5-SEATER)
BAGGAGE HANDLING
EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE USE
GUARANTEED WINDOW SEAT AND ACCESS TO A POP-UP ROOF HATCH FOR GUEST
SERVICES OF HIGHLY SKILLED DRIVER GUIDES
ALL GAME DRIVES WHILE ON SAFARI
USE OF 4X4 VEHICLES
ACTIVITIES AT CAMPI YA KANZI;
GAME DRIVES IN CAMPI YA KANZI 4X4 VEHICLE
ESCORTED GAME WALKS
FOREST WALKS, BIRD WATCHING and CULTURAL VISIT TO MASAI VILLAGES
VISIT MASAI WILDERNESS CONSERVATION TRUST PROJECTS
BUSH BREAKFAST and BUSH DINNER
LAUNDRY
SOFT DRINKS, BEERS AND HOUSE WINES, BOTTLED WATER
ACTIVITIES AT GALDESSA;
GAME DRIVES IN INTRA SAFARIS 4X4 VEHICLE
FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION
GAME WALK ALONG GALANA RIVER WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDES AND ARMED KWS RANGER
SUNDOWNER and BUSH BREAKFAST
LAUNDRY
Included at Alfajiri Villas:
All meals, drinks (except champagne), golf, massage, yoga, private vehicle for transport in area. Pricing does not include transfer to Mombasa airport, departure transfer to be arranged per client’s international departure flight. Price based on 2 pax at Garden Villa.
EXTRAS:
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
PERSONAL EXPENSES (TELEPHONE CALLS & TAXES/ BOUTIQUE)
GRATUITIES TO SAFARI DRIVERS/ CAMP STAFF
PRICE: Valid Through December 21, 2009
US$ 6,443 per person
Please contact us for more information or to inquire about a booking.
