Kenya and Madagascar Honeymoon Safari

Wildlife of the Mara & the Pristine Beaches and Bizarre Lemurs of Madagascar - From £3,400 per Person Sharing, Excluding International Flights

Day 1
Upon arrival into Nairobi International Airport at 0630hrs you will be met by our local representatives and transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara (departing Wilson at 1000hrs and arriving into the Mara at 1100hrs). On arrival into the Mara you will be met and transferred to Karen Blixen Camp in the 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 views along the Mara River giving unique and private game viewing to the Oloololo Escarpment and its rich wildlife (D)

Days 2, 3, 4
You will have three full days to enjoy all that this fantastic area of the Mara has to offer. You will be taken on shared game drives around the conservancy in search for the resident game including the big cats. You will also have the opportunity to go on walking safaris and late evening drives, neither of which are possible in the main Mara Reserve. Walking safaris are a fantastic way to explore the bush as you will be able to experience the smaller aspects of the bush which you would usually miss in a vehicle (payable extra and can be arranged direct). Late evening 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. You also have the chance to spend a day within the main Masai Mara Reserve where the thousands of migrating wildebeest may be!

The Mara North Conservancy is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas within the Masai Mara Ecosystem. 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. The Mara North Conservancy is also home to the 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 a leisurely morning you will be transferred to the Mara Airstrip for you flight back to Wilson (departing the Mara at 1600hrs and arriving into Wilson at 1715hrs). On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Fairview Hotel where you will spend the night.
Overnight: Fairview Hotel – Comfortable, en-suite bedrooms (B/L)

Day 6
You will be met early this morning to be transferred to the International Airport for your flight to Madagascar (departing Nairobi at 0820hrs and arriving into Antananarivo at 1140hrs). On arrival into Madagascar you will be met and transferred to the Palissandre Hotel where you will have the rest of the day to relax. The Palissandre Hotel has a beautiful swimming pool and spa which are perfect for unwinding before the adventures ahead!
Overnight: Palissandre Hotel – A beautiful hotel and spa set on a hill, overlooking the city of Antananarivo. Each en-suite bedroom room is beautifully designed in bright Malagasy textiles. The hotel restaurant serves delicious food and there is a fantastic swimming pool and spa to keep you busy during the afternoon. (B)

Day 7
Today you will be driven to Andasibe National Park (approximately three hours 30 minute drive).

Andasibe, a montane forest park, offers the chance to spot a variety of lemurs, reptiles and birds on foot. One of its most famous inhabitants is the Indri, the largest of lemurs, with a black and white teddy bear like appearance. You hear the Indri before you see them, and waking up to their songs of communication in the early hours of the morning with the mist still hugging the rainforest canopy is a highlight of your trip to Madagascar. The best time to see the Indri is early morning when they make their distinctive morning group communication calls. Other lemurs which you may spot here during the day are the red-bellied lemur, brown lemur and lesser bamboo lemur. Whilst the brown mouse lemur, greater dwarf lemur, Eastern woolly lemur, sportive lemur and the aye aye (very rare) are mainly spotted at night.
Overnight: Eulophiella Lodge – Located just 30 minutes from the main park gate, comprises of just 17 bungalows, all constructed in the typical Malagasy style with comfortable bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms with hot running water and stunning views (B/D)

Day 8
Spend the day exploring this fascinating part of Madagascar where you will see some of the amazing wildlife it has to offer.

Your private guide will take you on walks in and around the Andasibe Reserve. As you have a private guide, you can discuss with your guide what time is best to set off in the morning and how long you spend exploring. Do leave early in the morning though as this is when the Indri are most active! Aside from the nine species of lemur in the park, there is also a wide variety of other fauna such as tenrecs, boas and chameleons. One of the highlights is spotting the bright green Parson's chameleon and seeing some of the beautiful birds here in the reserve.
Overnight: Eulophiella Lodge (B/D)

Day 9
You will have an early start this morning and will be driven back to Antananarivo for your flight to Ile Sainte Marie. On arrival you will met and transferred to Masoandro Lodge.

Located along a white sandy beach and only a few minutes’ walk from Ikalalao Forest, this is the perfect place to relax and explore this fantastic island. Ile Sainte Marie is a beautiful tropical paradise with deserted beaches and palm trees. The bays are protected by coral reefs which are perfect for snorkelling.
Overnight: Masoandro Lodge – The bungalows are constructed in basic, traditional Malagasy style, beautifully crafted from wood and with palm thatch roofs and en-suite bathrooms. The simple Bungalows have air-conditioning and mosquito-netted double beds and colourful paintings as decoration. The lodge has a lovely wooden open restaurant, with tables both indoors and on the terrace, as well as a nice beach bar where barbeques are done (B/D)

Days 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Spend five full days relaxing in this idyllic setting. A variety of activities are possible including diving, snorkelling, relaxing on the beach or simply walking along the beautiful beaches and exploring the forest. There is plenty to see whilst in Ile Sainte Marie; head in to Ambodifotatra and the Naie des Forbans. You can easily walk around here and see the sights. There are a couple of things to look out for including the Catholic Church and the war monument. There is the Pirate Cemetery too which is only reachable at low tide, but do have a look if you can. There are gravestones here which date back to the 1830’s, one of which has the classic skull and crossbones engraved on it! The best way to explore this island is on foot, and you can walk across the island from west to east within two to three hours. There is a lovely waterfall and pool La Crique which is well worth a visit too.
Overnight: Masoandro Lodge (B/D)

Day 15
Today you depart this idyllic paradise. You will be met and transferred to the airstrip for you flight back to Antananarivo. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the IC Hotel where you will have the rest of the day to relax before your flight home the following day.
Overnight: IC Hotel – Comfortable, en-suite bedrooms. This hotel is ideally located close to the airport (B)

Day 16
After a leisurely morning you will be transferred back to the International Airport for your flight home (departing Antananarivo at 1240hrs). (B)