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Self Guided Lux Kenya Itinerary: Bush, Beach and All Inclusive

Day 1 - Upon arrival at Nairobi International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay to rest after your long flights and get ready for the upcoming adventure.


Day 2 – In the morning, following breakfast around 10am, you will be taken from your hotel to explore both the Giraffe Centre and the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. You will return to your hotel in the mid-afternoon. Stay overnight in Nairobi. Meal plan: (Breakfast)



Day 3 - Departing Nairobi early in the morning (around 6am/7am), you will head towards the Rift Valley before reaching the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival in Masai Mara in the afternoon, you will check in, enjoy lunch, and embark on an afternoon game drive at 4pm. After the drive, return to your Mara Camp for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can indulge in the ultimate glamping experience. Estimated travel time: 6 hours. Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



Day 4 - On this day, you will be exploring Maasai Mara, which is Kenya's most renowned game sanctuary. It offers an excellent chance to see the Big Five - Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant. Your game drive will involve taking picnic lunch boxes and spending the entire day in the park. All meals will be provided, and you will stay overnight at the Mara Camp. Additionally, there is an optional morning activity available - a sunrise hot air balloon ride with a champagne breakfast in the Mara afterwards (€450). Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



Day 5 - Today starts off with a more leisurely morning after breakfast. Upon check-out, you will have the opportunity to explore a local Masai village and learn about their culture and lifestyle. Afterwards, you will return to Nairobi, with an estimated arrival time of around 18:00hrs. You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel for an overnight stay. The approximate travel time is 6 hours. Meal plan: (Breakfast)



On Day 6, following breakfast, you will complete the check-out process and then be taken to Nairobi airport for your flight to Mombasa. Upon arrival in Mombasa, you will be chauffeured to an All-inclusive Resort in Diani Beach for some well-deserved relaxation time. The approximate travel time to the hotel is around 2 hours. Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All Drinks, Snacks)



Day 7 - Enjoy a relaxing day at your leisure. Whether you prefer lounging by the pool bar or relaxing on the beach, the choice is yours. All your meals, snacks, and local drinks like beer, wine, soft drinks, and cocktails are included, so you can leave your wallet in the room and fully indulge in everything the resort has to offer. Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All Drinks, Snacks)



Day 8 – Similar to the day before, all meals, snacks, and local drinks are provided except for an optional extra. The optional extra is dinner at Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant, which is not included in the daily meal plan. The approximate cost for a 3-course meal with drinks is €60. We highly recommend this experience as it is truly fantastic. Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Snacks)



On Day 9, following breakfast, you will depart from your resort and return to Mombasa airport for your flight back to Nairobi. You will then be transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay in Nairobi.

Meal plan: (Breakfast)



Day 10 – Your tour concludes today, and you will be provided with transportation to the airport for your return flight. Airport transfer is included.

Meal plan: (Breakfast)



Total cost €2650 per person (minimum of two)



*(There will be a supplement of €150pp extra if booked in high season July-Dec as park fees and accommodation costs increase)



Included: All airport transfers, all transport through out the trip, all accommodation, Nairobi B&B, the Mara glamping experience on a full board basis and Diani on an all inclusive basis including alcohol drinks, evening safari, full day safari, Jeeps from Nairobi to Mara, 2 internal flights to and from Mombasa, the newly increased park entry fees, the sheldrick wildlife centre and the giraffe center.


NOT included: International flights, Hot air balloon ride €450, travel insurance, meals not listed in the itinerary, any required PCR tests or tips (approx 6500ksh)


Fine print:

Please not itinerary may be subject to small changes due to any unforeseen circumstances that may arise.


Terms and conditions:

If you are happy with the itinerary and want to go ahead and book the self guided tour to Kenya A deposit of €500 will be required to secure your booking within upon confirmation of the self guided tour. This deposit is non-refundable. The deposit is non-refundable due to several important factors. When you book a place on the self guided tour, I immediately begin the process of planning and preparing for your journey. These preparations often involve upfront costs that are incurred from the moment your booking is confirmed. 


The balance will be due 10 weeks before the start of the self guided tour start date. You can make the payments in instalments after the deposit is paid if that suits you.


For the balance of your payment, I maybe able to refund this up 10 weeks before the trip should you have an emergency and need to cancel. Anything closer then 10 weeks, and I cannot refund you.


I suggest you take out comprehensive travel-insurance that covers trip cancellations, that way should you have to cancel you are covered, you will get a full pay out from your insurance company. Keep an eye on the excess required.



Brenda x

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