Take your family to spend 10 days exploring the Kenyan bush, starting at Nairobi and making your way into the Kenyan wilderness, overnighting at Tortilis Camp, Sabuk Lodge and Elephant Pepper Camp.
- DAY 1: Macushla House, Nairobi
- Itinerary
You are transferred from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Macushla (Gaellic for 'My Beloved'), which is appreciated for its eclectic collection of artefacts from all over the world and serene atmosphere.
Macushla House has 6 bedrooms and 2 lounges with open-log fires, a swimming pool and spacious verandas. Many places of interest for children are within short driving distances including Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, etc.
- Accommodation
Macushla House
- DAYS 2 & 3: Tortilis Camp, Amboseli National Park
- Itinerary
You are collected from Macushla at 06h30 and transferred to Wilson Airport for the 07h30 scheduled Air Kenya flight to Amboseli.
There you are collected from the airstrip and taken to Tortilis Camp, where you will be greeted by the beauty of Africa's largest mountain, Kilimanjaro.
Activities include game drives, bush walks, bush meals, sundowners, cultural visits, massage and a swimming pool.
- Accommodation
Tortilis Camp Tortillis Camp is situated on the boundary of the Amboseli National Park, in Kenya.
- DAY 4: Sabuk, Laikipia
- Itinerary
Depart Tortilis Camp on the Air Kenya schedule at 08h30 back to Wilson Airport and here connect with the 09h15 Air Kenya to Nanyuki where you will meet your private charter to Sabuk, a stunning wilderness destination perched up on the high banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Activities include day & night game drives, walks, bush meals, sundowners, line fishing, swimming in the river and swimming pool, camel trekking and fly camping. This place is home to the 1st Kenyan female safari guide.
- Accommodation
Sabuk Lodge Sabuk Lodge is located in Northern Laikipia, Kenya.
- DAYS 5 & 6: Sabuk, Laikipia - Optional fly camp with Camel Trekking
- Itinerary
Today will be spent walking or riding a camel with your guide. A professional crew of Samburu warriors will accompany you and set up a fly camp for 1 night along the dramatic gorges of the tumbling Ewaso Nyiro River. The trek is great for inquisitive family groups or couples wishing to learn more about bushcraft and its natural inhabitants.
- Accommodation
Sabuk Lodge Sabuk Lodge is located in Northern Laikipia, Kenya.
- DAYS 7 - 9: Elephant Pepper Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve
- Itinerary
After a transfer to the airstrip to catch the 09:15 Air Kenya flight to the Masai Mara, your driver /guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to Elephant Pepper Camp with game viewing en-route.
Activities include day & night game drives, bush walks, bush meals, sundowners and cultural visitors. Relax and soak up the surroundings in the world's most spectacular wildlife region.
- Accommodation
Elephant Pepper Camp Elephant Pepper Camp is located in the northern Masai Mara on the Koiyaki Community Ranch, a 5-hour drive from Nairobi, in south western Kenya.
Included in tour.
Bed & Breakfast at Macushla House
Full board at all properties apart from Macushla
Soft drinks, beer, house wine & non-luxury spirits
Game drives in 4x4 vehicles
Guided bush walks
Park entrance fees
Scheduled flights as per itinerary
Airstrip transfers
Nairobi transfers
Limited laundry at all properties
Membership to Flying Doctors Society
Excluded:
Champagne & luxury spirits at all properties
Drinks or laundry at Macushla House
Any activities not included in the itinerary
International flights & visa fees
Gratuities to camp staff
All statutory increases beyond our control
♦ The rates for this product are varied, and depend on factors such as the currency you|'l be paying in and your dates of travel, so we have chosen not to publish them. Please contact one of our specialist vacation consultants for a quote specific to your vacation requirements either by submitting an enquiry from this site, or by phoning or emailing Go2Africa.
Extra tour notes.
High Season: 21/12/2006 - 01/01/2007
01/08/2007 - 30/09/2007
24/12/2007 - 01/01/2008
Low Season: 02/01/2007 - 09/04/2007
01/06/2007 - 31/07/2007
01/10/2007 - 23/12/2007
[b]RATES:
Family of 3: 2 adults & 1 child under 12 sharing a triple room: [/b]
High Season: US$ 13,025
Mid Season: US$ 11,720
Family of 4: 2 adults & 2 children under 12 in a double & twin room:
High Season: US$ 16,230
Mid Season: US$ 14,850
Family of 5: 2 adults & 3 children under 12 in a double & triple room:
High Season: US$ 20,005
Mid Season: US$ 17,985
Tortilis Camp is open all year.
Elephant Pepper Camp is closed from 10 Apr 2007 - 31 May 2007 & 1 Nov 2007 - 10 Dec 2007.
Sabuk is closed from 10 Apr 2007 - 31 May 2007, as well as Nov 2007.
For larger family groups, please request rates.
Family rooms are available at Sabuk & Tortilis at an additional charge.
special children's safari pack is offered for an extra US$50 per child. The child receives a locally handmade backpack containing fun and informative items (i.e. Safari Quiz book, Kenyan playing cards, Book on Kenyan animals, necklace, bracelet, cap, etc.).
There are children's menus at all of these properties, but please specify eating requirements prior to your visit.
We are happy to organize Ayahs (Kenyan nannies), but please pre-book them.