12 Days Kenya Family Safari
12 Days Kenya Family Safari
Itinerary in detail
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Transfer House of Waine
Nairobi
Highlights
- 11 Luxury rooms
- Conference facilities
- Bar Lounge
- Visit Matbronce art gallery
- Swimming Pool
- VIP Transfers
- Complimentay Wi-Fi
Overview
House Of Waine is an 11 bedroom luxury boutique hotel on 2.5 acres that blends the elegance of gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa in an exclusive and serene setting. House of Waine provides guests with an experience that exceeds all their expectations of city hotels and is punctuated by personalised, friendly and excellent service and cuisine in beautiful surroundings.
House Of Waine is a family owned and run property and this is reflected in the name Waine which is made up of the initials of the family members. Originally a family House Of Waine, it was lovingly converted to a boutique hotel and eventually opened in 2004. The interior design takes its cue from the Matriarch of the family and is imbued with a timeless elegance much like her.
The hotel has 11 spacious rooms that are individually styled and their names reflect the different themes. 9 of the rooms can be Single/ Double or Twin rooms . All the large marble bathrooms are filled with natural light from the large windows
Upon arrival you will be picked up by your safari guide and transferred to House of Waine. House Of Waine is an 11 bedroom luxury boutique hotel on 2.5 acres that blends the elegance of gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa in an exclusive and serene setting. Our aim is to provide our guests with an experience that exceeds all their expectations of city hotels and is punctuated by personalised, friendly and excellent service and cuisine in beautiful surroundings. Stay: House of Waine.
A smallish 11 bed-roomed hotel, the House of Waine is known for its attention to detail, and for the design of its rooms, all of which are slightly different. Shared areas include a lounge, a dining room, terraces, a heated pool (complete with pavilion and outdoor bar) and a main bar.
Days 2 - 4: Laikipia Wilderness
Laikipa Wilderness
Highlights
- Game Drives
- Guided Walks
- Breathtaking scenic flights
- Horse Riding Safaris
- Sun Downers
- Bush Dining
- Swimming Pool
- Camel Rides
- Crab fishing
- Ngare Ndare forest
- Picnic Lunches
- Maasai Village visits
Overview
Lewa Wilderness Camp is an intimate and luxurious lodge perched on the northern slopes of Mt Kenya. Lewa Wilderness is situated on the edge of one of Kenya’s most private game sanctuaries, the wildlife-rich Lewa Conservancy. Guests are accommodated in charming cottages which include spacious bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, fireplaces and verandas.
Guest areas include a cosy sitting room, an open-air dining area and a saltwater pool boasting breathtaking panoramas of the valley below. Healthy and delicious meals are prepared with fresh produce from the lodge’s verdant organic garden. Adventures include game drives into the wildlife-rich Lewa Conservancy, camel riding, nature walks, horseriding, tennis and cultural visits to a nearby Maasai village. Those in need of leisure time can simply relax with a book in the pretty garden or take a refreshing dip in the inviting pool.
After a delicious lunch you will be transferred to Wilson airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Lewa airstrip. You will be met and transferred to Lewa Wilderness Camp. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy sweeps over the Laikipia plains and this extraordinary, prolific wildlife conservancy takes a pioneering approach to conservation. A popular haven for photographers, celebrities and documentary, here you will find some of the most sensational wildlife viewing on the continent. Immerse yourselves in your stunning surroundings, take to the skies in the cockpit of a Biplane and gaze at the magnificence of the mountainous slopes, or climb on the back of a camel and gaze into the horizon from an elevated point as you amble through the lush terrain.
After a delicious lunch you will be transferred to Wilson airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Lewa airstrip. You will be met and transferred to Lewa Wilderness Camp. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy sweeps over the Laikipia plains and this extraordinary, prolific wildlife conservancy takes a pioneering approach to conservation. A popular haven for photographers, celebrities and documentary, here you will find some of the most sensational wildlife viewing on the continent. Immerse yourselves in your stunning surroundings, take to the skies in the cockpit of a Biplane and gaze at the magnificence of the mountainous slopes, or climb on the back of a camel and gaze into the horizon from an elevated point as you amble through the lush terrain.
Days 5 - 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Highlights
- Game Drives
- Ballooning
- Guided Safari walks
- Swimming Pool
- Bush weddings
- Fitness Center
- Yoga
- Souvenir Shop
- Bush Breakfast & Bush Dinners
Overview
Inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara is a remarkable owner-run safari lodge overlooking Kenya’s Maasai Mara, considered by many as the loveliest game reserve on the continent. Here guests will find a lodge where everything is as it ought to be: two intimate camps of just fifteen tented suites each, a private airfield and access to the Mara below, tailor-made safari days and a famously warm Kenyan welcome.
Perched right on the edge of the escarpment, each of Angama Mara’s spacious 100 sqm Tented Suites has floor-to-ceiling glass spanning all along the front to make the most of the dramatic views. The interiors are uncluttered, classic and above all, comfortable with splashes of Maasai Red, French Khaki, copper and brass. Guests staying at Angama Mara are faced with many choices of how they wish to spend their day. Sunrise hot-air balloon safaris, photographing Africa’s abundant wildlife, walking on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, or visiting a Maasai family in their home – these are just a few of the adventures on offer.
Take a scheduled light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Enjoy a game drive from the airstrip enroute to your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drives, followed by dinner under the stars at the lodge. At breakfast each day, plan your day with your Camp Manager. Just before the golden rays strike the earth descend into the heavens on a spectacular hot-air balloon. Enjoy an exhilarating night drive with stunning wildlife perfectly illuminated in the deep black of the night. Or go on a nature walk through the Masai Mara with your guide. Stay: Mara Angama Camp.
The Maasai Mara experience is an exhilarating one! During the day, you go on a game drive through Masai Mara. The game reserve is best known for its wildebeest and zebra migration, which tends to pass through the area July to October, but many areas offer excellent game viewing year round. Breakfast and lunch at camp. We offer you the option to go on a balloon safari (for a surcharge) and to enjoy the bird’s eye view of Kenya.
Days 8 - 11: Diani Beach
Diani Beach
Highlights
- Snorkeling to coral reef using our Ngalawa (local African boats)
- Spa / Massages
- Visit to community project, orphanage
- Diving and Diving Courses
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Kite Surfing and Kite coursese
- Dhow excursion to the Kisite Marine National Park
- Quad Bikes excursion to the Shimba Hills
- Swimming Pool
Overview
Considered by many as the finest villas on the east African coast, the Alfajiri Villas is perfectly situated on popular Diani Beach, an hour south of Mombasa. Perfect for small groups, guests can choose from three villa options: Cliff, Garden or Beach – each with a stunning ocean view, sublimely spacious and breathtakingly decorated to reflect the traditions of the region or the spectacular natural surrounds. The four-bedroomed villas include lovely ensuite bathrooms, a lounge and a large veranda with a private gazebo.
Guest areas include large verandas, lush gardens and a swimming pool at the edge of a small cliff jutting into the sea. Feast on impossibly fresh seafood and Mediterranean-inspired menus, paired with a selection of fine wines. The retreat’s chefs will expertly design tailor-made menus served in the comforts of your villa. Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled with the 18-hole championship golf course, located just two minutes away. Non-golfers can throw on their fins and explore the coral reef on a snorkelling trip, relax with a massage or, at an additional cost, can partake in a scuba diving adventure, deep-sea fishing, kite surfing, quad biking or safari activity
Board your scheduled light aircraft flight to the Kenyan coast, Diani, where you will be picked up by met by a representative from Alfajiri Villas. Arrive on the warm and welcoming Swahili coast of Kenya, where the friendly coastal people will take good care of you, while you choose to relax or have an active beach holiday. Alfajiri Villas staff are ready to welcome families, and have plenty of activities available for all ages. Stay: Alfajiri Villas.
Diani Beach is considered the best beach in Kenya, where it is possible to walk for 5 miles to the north and 5 miles to the south. The coral reef offers amazing snorkeling and diving opportunities and also keeps water inside that barrier calm, making paddling and swimming a pleasure and providing perfect conditions for Kite surfinge, and providing perfect conditions for Kite surfing.
Day 12: Depart, Fly Nairobi
Enjoy your last early morning swim in the sea and breakfast before we wave a fond farewell as you make your way back to the airstrip. From here, you will board your scheduled light aircraft flight to Wilson Airport, where you will be picked up by our appointed safari guide who will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
