Laikipia & Lamu

A wonderful Kenya safari and beach holiday. Laikipia offers some of Kenya's most exciting wildlife viewing, stunning landscapes and fascinating cultural insights. Lamu is a fantastic place to stay for a relaxing break on the beach at the end of your safari. The combination of these two regions makes for a luxury Kenya safari and beach holiday which is varied, and both exciting and relaxing.

NOTE THAT THE ACCOMMODATION HERE IS A SUGGESTION - THERE ARE A HUGE RANGE OF PLACES TO STAY IN BOTH LAIKIPIA AND LAMU, HAVE A LOOK AT THE ACCOMMODATION LINKS ON THE WEBSITE FOR THESE REGIONS AND ASK US FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTE.

Information

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Included

Accommodation and meals as specified, internal flights in Kenya, transfers, game vieiwing.

Not included

Drinks, activities on Lamu, laundry, international flights, visas, departure taxes, travel insurance.

Is it for you?

An easy trip with not much travel time encompassing a unique and wild part of the rift valley with relaxing beach on Lamu.

Best time

You are best to avoid the rainy months, particularly mid- April to end of May and also November. Otherwise any time is fine.

Getting there

There are daily flights from the UK to Nairobi. The flying time is about 8 hours.

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Sunny with Cloud
- 12
- 26
- Feb
- Sunny
- 13
- 26
- Mar
- Rain
- 14
- 26
- Apr
- Heavy rain
- 14
- 25
- May
- Rain
- 13
- 24
- Jun
- Sunny with Cloud
- 12
- 21
- Jul
- Sunny
- 11
- 21
- Aug
- Sunny
- 11
- 23
- Sep
- Sunny
- 11
- 26
- Oct
- Sunny
- 13
- 26
- Nov
- Rain
- 13
- 26
- Dec
- Sunny with Cloud
- 13
- 28

Fantastic wildlife sightings in the Masai Mara
Stunning Rift Valley scenery in Laikipia
Cultural interactions with Maasai and Samburu tribes
Beautiful sandy beaches on Lamu

Itinerary

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Duration: 11 days.

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi. Fly to Lewa Downs and transfer to Lewa Safari Camp. Afternoon gameviewing. (Lunch, dinner)
Days 2-3: Wildlife activities based at Lewa Safari Camp. There are many activities offered here including day and night game drives, guided nature walks and horse rides. The camp can also arrange for guests to visit local conservation and community projects, so you may visit orphaned animals or accompany tracking dogs on training exercises. (Full board).
Day 4: Fly north to Sarara Camp. Game viewing and cultural activities are available here. (Full board)
Days 5-6: At Sarara Camp. Walking safaris are particularly popular here and gane drives are also offered. There is a wide variety of game and bird species in this area for you to enjoy. You can also visit thr local Samburu village or go hiking in the mountains. (Full board)
Days 7-10: Fly to Nairobi and on to Lamu. Your next 4 nights are spent at Kipungani Lodge on Lamu Island. You will stay in your own chalet, complete with beach-facing deck. Relax and enjoy the ocean views. The lodge has a main lounge and terrace where you can chat with fellow guests. Enjoy fresh seafood dishes in the dining room with views across the lodge's gardens. Kipungani Lodge is set on a beach of some 600 metres. Swimming and snorkelling and recommended. Other watersports include diving (seasonal), windsurfing and kayaking. It is also possible to visit Kipungani Village. (Full board)
Day 11: Fly back to Nairobi, and home (or connect to onward arrangements). (Breakfast)

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+

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The trip of a lifetime! Perfect arrangements, and wonderful camps and lodges. Perfect in every respect. A wonderful mix of stops, and in a very approp...

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Thanks to Julie and Polly at Tribes. We found all Kenyan people to be friendly and helpful. It is great not to have to worry about transfers to differ...

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Excellent eye-opening experience, faultless to the extreme. I only hope to be able to come back for another trip within the near future.

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It was excellent, and I would say exceeded our expectations.

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Apart from the unfortunate beginning - aircraft failing to take off - the entire experience was very rewarding, relaxing and at the same time very sti...

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