Born Free Safari Kenya - 10 Days

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The following holiday is a 10 day fly in safari taking in the Meru and Shaba National Parks combined with the Masai Mara. Elsa' Kopje Camp in Meru is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson's biographical book and film 'Born Free'. Meru is also home to over 40 white rhino and 20 black rhino. Joy's Camp in Shaba is built on the site of Joy Adamson's tented home. The verdant oasis watering hole in front of the camp is a magnet for herds of elephant, bullafo and many guests have witnessed cheetah hunts from their tents! Both these reserves offer an opportunity to enjoy the Kenyan wilderness away from the crowds and provide an entirely different terrain from that you will experience in the Masai Mara. This dry rugged wilderness features bubbling hot springs, rolling savannas and miles of scrub and desert. The Mara is of course the pinnacle of most safaris to Kenya and a stay at Richard's Camp will ensure secluded game viewing from the camp which is in a lawned grove of trees overlooking the Mara plains.

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Day 1:
Arrive Nairobi Airport and transfer to House of Waine in Nairobi for 1 night
Day 2 - 4:
Transfer to Wilson Airport for flight to Meru, Elsa' Kopje for 3 nights
Day 5 - 6:
Fly to Shaba, Joy's Camp for 2 nights
Day 7 - 9:
Fly to Masai Mara, Richard's Camp for 3 nights
Day 10:
Fly to Nairobi's Wilson Airport, transfer to the International Airport for departure

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Day 1:
Nairobi
On arrival into Nairobi at Jomo Kenyetta International Airport you will be met and transferred to House of Waine. This is an 11-bedroomed boutique hotel in Karen, a suburb of Nairobi, renowned for fine decor and its quiet location. It is closely located to the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park, Daphne Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage etc.
1 x Overnight at House of Waine
Day 2 - 4:
Meru National Park
You will be collected at 06:15 from House of Waine and transferred to Wilson Airport to catch the 08:00 Air Kenya scheduled flight to Meru National Park. On arrival at 08:45 you will be met by a driver-guide and taken to the lodge. Activities include day and night game drives, guided bush walks, bush meals, cultural visits, sundowners, fishing and massage. This untamed wilderness is renowned for its rhino sightings and rare northern species.
3 x Overnights at Elsa' Kopje
Day 5 - 6:
Shaba
Depart Joy's Camp at 10:00 on your private charter aircraft to Shaba at 10:30. On arrival at the Chaffa airstrip, your driver/ guide will meet you and transfer you to camp. Joy's Camp has 10 chic canvas bedrooms with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and overlooking a large natural spring. Activities include game drives, bush meals on the Ewaso Nyiro River, cultural visits and sundowners. The camp is ideal for private game viewing as well as relaxing, reading and soaking up the truly wild environs offered by Shaba.
2 x Overnights at Joy's Camp
Day 7 - 9:
Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for our Safarilink scheduled flight at 09:10 to the Masai Mara, which offers a true wildlife experience, hard to duplicate anywhere else in the world. From the airstrip you will be transferred to Richard's Camp, a traditional tented camp in true safari style with modern surprises. Day and night game drives, breakfasts out on the savannah, sundowners, bush meals, bush walks and cultural visits are all included in the rates.
3 x Overnights at Richard's Camp
Day 10:
Shaba
After a last game drive in the Masai Mara, catch the 11:00 Safarilink scheduled flight back to Nairobi. A representative will meet and transfer you to your Nairobi hotel or to the international airport.

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High Season:
Per person sharing: £4,700, Single room: £5,700,
Child under 12 in 3rd bed: £3,325
Mid Season:
Per person sharing: £4,150, Single room: £5,125,
Child under 12 in 3rd bed: £2,925
Seasons:
  • High Season: Jul - Sep
  • Mid Season: Jan - Apr, Jun, Oct - Dec
  • Closed: May
Includes:
  • Bed and Breakfast at House of Waine
  • Fully Inclusive at Elsa's Kopje, Joy's Camp and Richard's Camp
  • Game drives in 4x4 vehicles
  • Park Entrace fees
  • Airport/ Airstrip transfers
  • Scheduled light aircraft transfers as indicated
  • Laundry (except at House of Waine)
Excludes:
  • Drinks and Laundry at House of Waine
  • Champagne and luxury drinks
  • Any items of a personal nature
  • All statutory increases beyond our control
  • International flights and visa fees
  • Gratuities
  • Day room or meals on the last night

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Client Comments

We did have a marvellous time in Africa. Your arrangements and the representatives were great. I do want to thank you again for your efforts to get us in and planning the best safari.


Javed and Linda Shirazi. Aug 07