Laikipia, Lakes, Mara & Coast

Laikipia, Lakes, Mara & Coast offers varied game viewing in three different areas of Kenya - Laikipia, the Rift Valley and Masai Mara Game Reserve. There are chances to see the Big 5 plus a wide range of other game and bird species. You'll also have chances to visit local villages, help with conservation projects, take a boat trip on Lake Naivasha and go on walks in the led the bush led by a local Maasai guide. After all this activity you'll have several days to relax on the coast. All the accommodation is comfortable and characterful, be it an ensuite tent in a small safari camp, an elegant room in a colonial house overlooking Lake Naviasha or your own room and veranda on the beach.

Trip information

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Included

Accommodation and meals as specified, game viewing from Lewa Safari Camp, Kiangazi House and Porini Lion Camp, flights and transfers as specified.

Not included

International flights, visas, travel insurance, deaprture taxes, tips.

Is it for you?

This trip is suitable for anyone who wants to experience the diversity of this fascinating country.

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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Day and night game drives in the privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
Opportunities to help with conservation and community projects.
Colonial comfort overlooking lush gardens and lakes.
Boat trips on Lake Naivasha.
Maasai guided game walks.
Wide range of water-based acitivities on the coast.

Itinerary

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Duration: 14 days

Day 1. You fly from Wilson Airport to Lew Downs and are transferred to Lewa Safari Camp for a 2 night stay. This is a small and comfortable tented camp set in spacious grounds. There is a main lounge and library, a bar and dining area. The camp also has a swimming pool. Game viewing options available here include day and night game drives and guided nature walks. (Full board)
Day 2. A whole day for game viewing and other activities at Lewa. Alternative activities include horse riding and visiting the local village. Guests also have the chance to participate in one of the local conservation projects, such as helping Grevy Zebra researchers and visiting development schemes. (Full board)
Day 3. Transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Wilson Airport and an onward flight to Naivasha Loldia Airstrip. You will be transferred to Kiangazi House where you stay for 2 nights. This is an elegant colonial house set in lush gardens with views of Lake Naivasha. Relax on the veranda with your sundowner, enjoying the marvellous views. (B,D)
Day 4. A full day to explore the Lake Naivasha area. You can take part in game drives in national parks and reserves, bush walks along the lake and maybe go boating or fishing in the lake.This is also a great place for bird watching and the gardens of the house are home to a variety of sunbirds, weaver birds and many others. (Full board)
Day 5. You have all morning at Kiangazi House and will have lunch here before transferring back to the airstrip for a flight to the Masai Mara, where you are driven to Porini Lion Camp, in time for sundowners and dinner. (B,L,D)
Days 6 & 7. Two full days to enjoy the game viewing in this, on of the most famous wildlife regions in the world. The Masai Mara contains a huge diversity of wildlife and you will have opportunities to see the Big 5 and many other species plus an abundance of birdlife. Day and night game drives are offered here, as are nature walks led by local Maasai guides. You might also want to visit a local village during your stay and learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Maasai. (Full board)
Day 8. Transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Mombasa. On arrival you will be taken to Diani House where you have 6 nights.
Days 9 - 13. Relax and feel at home in this lovely former settlers home on a quiet part of the coast overlooking the Indian Ocean. With just 5 guest rooms Diani House has an intimate atmosphere and is the perfect place to unwind. Stroll through the gardens and you may encounter antelopes, colobus monkeys, bushbabies and baboons. The house has 250m of beachfront, perfect for total relaxation. If feeling energetic guests can indulge in a range of water-based activities including snorkelling, diving, sailing, surfing and windsurfing. Other options are exploring the area by bike, folklore walks, visits to a local market or day trips to the Shimba Hills. (Half board)
Day 14. You are transferred to Moi Airport for your onward flight.

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 each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

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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