Kenya Beach and Game Safari

Great Mara Game and Beach Relaxation whilst staying at some world famous Camps - From £2,950 per Person Sharing, Excluding International Flights

Day 1
On arrival into Jomo Kenyatta Airport you will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara (departing Wilson at 1000hrs and arriving in the Masai Mara at 1045hrs). 

Upon arrival into Wilson airport you will be met and transferred to Main Governors Camp, located right in the heart of the best game viewing area of the Masai Mara. The camp overlooks the meandering Mara River, its waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile.
Overnight: Main Governors Camp – Built under a canvas roof, Governors Camp has tents lining the riverbank, with uninterrupted views over the meandering Mara River and sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. All tents have en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, flushing toilets and a veranda. The open bar and dining tent have fantastic views over the Mara river and the open plains of the Masai Mara, allowing guests to continue wildlife viewing as they dine or relax with a drink (D)

Day 2
You will have a full day in the Masai Mara Reserve. You will be taken for early morning and an afternoon game drives around the reserve in search for the resident game as well as the migrating wildebeest! 

The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem supports the most diverse migration of grazing mammals in the world and the Masai Mara is crucial in sustaining this mass migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles and is one of the highlights of a Kenya Safari. Its rich grasslands are able to support these vast herds of migrating animals from Tanzania during critical points in the dry season. Their arrival spells a bonanza for the Mara’s big cats making your chances of spotting them very likely!

The rolling grasslands of the Mara Reserve are dominated by the red oat grass that form an endless sea of waving long grass dotted with solitary Balanites, the Desert Date Tree. The Mara’s famed rivers are lined by lush riverine forest areas with some magnificent stands of African greenheart, African olive and various species of fig trees which attract a whole host of wildlife. These rivers are themselves home to numerous pods of hippos. The grassland plains are the stomping grounds for the migrating wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s gazelle as well as Grant’s gazelle, topi, eland, impala and large herds of buffalo. The cats are never far away from the plains game; lion and cheetah are mostly seen on the rolling savannah plains of the Mara reserve and Masai community lands, whilst leopard prefer the riverine forests along the Mara, Talek, Olare Orok and Ntiakitiak rivers making for an exciting wildlife safari. During the migration, the most spectacular wildebeest crossings are on the Mara and Talek rivers in the northern section of the reserve. For much of the year the Mara Reserve itself is dominated by the longer grasslands which attract the migrating herds from Tanzania and this area is at its best for wildlife viewing at the peak of the migration.
Overnight: Main Governors Camp (B/L/D)

Day 3
You will be met at your camp and transferred to Karen Blixen Camp in the Mara North Conservancy. Subject to your time of arrival you should have a chance to enjoy your first game drive this afternoon in the exclusive Mara North Conservancy.
Overnight: Karen Blixen Camp – Large luxury en-suite canvas tents each set on a beautiful wooden platform with a spacious veranda. Electricity is provided in all tents 24 hours a day by extended solar panel system and battery storing bank. All tents are placed with undisturbed view along the Mara River giving unique and private game viewing to the Oloololo Escarpment and its rich wildlife (B/L/D)

Day 4
You will have a full day to enjoy all that this fantastic area of the Mara has to offer. You will be taken on shared game drives in the conservancy in search for the resident game including the big cats as well as walking safaris and night drives, neither of which are possible in the main Mara Reserve. Walking safaris are a fantastic way to explore the bush as you will learn far more on foot then you do in a vehicle. Night drives are also a must on any safari as this is when the big cats start to hunt. The bush is a completely different place at night and the sights and sounds make for a very interesting drive!

The migration is a great time to visit the Mara; with the wildebeest moving into the Mara Plains the other wildlife tend to move out into the conservancies making game viewing in the North Conservancy even better than usual. The Conservancy is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas within the Masai Mara Ecosystem and throughout the year, great numbers of herbivores such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, Thomson’s gazelles and impalas seek the area for water and grazing and the big cat predators are never far away! Huge hippos and large crocodiles can be found lazing around in the waters of the Mara River. Mara North Conservancy is also home to the world famous Leopard Gorge! Five prides of lions, seven cheetah and at least six leopards have made the conservancy their homeland, making your chances of spotting them very likely!
Overnight: Karen Blixen Camp (B/L/D)

Day 5
After breakfast you will be met at your camp and transferred to the airport for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival into Nairobi you will be met and shown to your flight to Diani where you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred Funzi Keys by road and boat.
Overnight: Funzi Keys – Sea View Cottage – Each of the individually designed rooms has a hand carved king-sized four-poster bed and is furnished with local wooden artefacts and colourful fabrics. All cottages are provided with fans, safes and beach accessories in the oversized bathroom. In front of each cottage is private sitting area where guests can enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down in total privacy (B/D)

Days 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
You will have five days to relax and unwind after your Kenya safari on this picturesque private island.

Funzi is tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean. The Funzi Keys´ unique appeal is its luxurious seclusion and beautiful natural scenery. Surrounded by water and superbly located on a west-facing beach with glorious views of the African sunset. This truly is a stunning, remote and exclusive hideaway; the perfect place to escape from the outside world and relax after the adventures of the last few days!

There is also plenty to do whilst at Funzi Keys. If you are feeling up to it, you can go sailing, windsurfing or canoeing. The Funzi Keys also provide boat trips up the Ramisi River and around Funzi creek where you may be able to spot kingfishers, crocodiles and even dolphins! There is a dive centre near the hotel too. (All the above activities are extras and payable direct to Funzi Keys). If however you feel like relaxing, there is no better place to do it than on the Mazeras stone deck by the pool!
Overnight: Funzi Keys – Sea View Cottage (B/L/D)

Day 11
Today you will be met and transferred to Diani for your flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi (departing Diani at 1600hrs and arriving in Nairobi at 1720hrs). Upon arrival into Nairobi you will be met and taken to the Talisman Restaurant for dinner (payable direct to the restaurant). After dinner you will be taken to Jomo Kenyatta Airport in time for your international flight home (B)