Kenya Flying Safari: The Perfect Holiday for Business Travelers

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here, including the Big Five - lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant. It is in the Mara where that most spectacular event and the seven wonder of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest thousands of zebra and allied plain game from the Serengeti in search of water and pasture.

Samburu, in Kenya's semi-arid north is another wildlife haven. Here you will spot Africa's big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. You will find the scenic semi-arid landscape quite dramatic.

DAY 1: NAIROBI - SAMBURU
0600 hrs - You will be picked from your Hotel and transferred to the Wilson Airport. Flight to Maasai Mara takes off at 0745 hrs. You arrive at Samburu airstrip 0845 hrs.

You are met at the airstrip and enjoy a game drive en-route to Samburu Serena Lodge or its equivalent. After lunch at the lodge, you have an early afternoon free, before going for an afternoon game drive, from 1530 hrs till dusk.

Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife heaven. Here you will spot Africa's big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. The Ewaso Nyiro River neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants, buffalo and other animal species gather for a drink. You will find the scenic semi-arid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve is located within the lands of the colorful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.

DAY 2: SAMBURU
After breakfast, take a morning game drive starting at 0900 hrs. Return to the lodge for lunch. You spend early afternoon at leisure, until 1530 hrs when you go for your afternoon game-drive till dusk. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge or its equivalent.

DAY 3: SAMBURU - MAASAI MARA
After breakfast at 0730 hrs, prepare for transfer to airstrip from where you depart to Maasai Mara Game Reserve at 0915 hrs. You arrive at 1045 hrs and en-route to Mara Serena Lodge you enjoy a game drive. After lunch at the lodge you relax at leisure, until 1530 hrs when you set off for a game drive till dusk.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place.

This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge, or its equivalent.

DAY 4: MAASAI MARA
On this day, you will enjoy a morning game drive at 0930 hrs and an afternoon game drive at 1530 hrs in the Maasai Mara. The game viewing activity will be broken by lunch at the lodge at 1300 hrs. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or its equivalent.

DAY 5: MAASAI MARA-LAMU
0600 hrs - early morning game drive; later return to the lodge for breakfast. You can also choose to fly over the Mara in a hot air balloon provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild - viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. You will at 1015 hrs be transferred with a game drive en-route to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi departing at 1100 hrs.

You arrive at Wilson Airport Nairobi 1215 hrs. Here our driver will meet you ready to transfer you to the famous game meat eatery, Carnivore Restaurant where you will enjoy lunch. Later you will be transfered back to Wilson to catch your flight to Kenyan coast Lamu at 1530 hrs, arriving in Lamu at approximately 1615 hrs. You will then be transfered to Kipunguni Explorer beach hotel. Dinner and overnight at Kipunguni beach hotel.

DAY 6: LAMU
Today, you will have optional Lamu island orientation tour day encompassing visits to the old Lamu town - an old city believed to have been built in the 10th century. Later in the afternoon, you will have time to relax at the beach. Dinner and overnight at your beach hotel

DAY 7: LAMU
After breakfast you may choose to stay at the hotel optional visits may include visits to Lamu museum. Afternoon is spend relaxing at the beach. Dinner and overnight at your beach hotel.

DAY 8: LAMU NAIROBI
After breakfast relax at the hotel and beach. You will later in the evening be transfered to the airport for your flight to Mombasa. Arrive Mombasa and transfered to Voyager Beach Resort. Dinner and overnight at Voyager beach resort.

DAY 9: MOMBASA
After breakfast optional visits may include a Mombasa city orientation tour. Mombasa is among the three main Kenyan cities. Visits may includes Fort Jesus, Haller Park and the Ngomongo Cultural Center. Activities in the beach resort includes windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, beach volleyball and lawn tennis. Dinner and overnight at Voyager beach hotel.

DAY 10: MOMBASA
Today you will have a full day relaxation at the hotel and beach enjoying various beach sports.

DAY 11: MOMBASA
After breakfast you will have time to relax at the beach waiting to be transfered to Moi International Airport, Mombasa at 1530hrs for your flight to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi and connect to your outbound flight.

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