A 9 day safari combining wildlife, local culture and the beach. All stays are purposefully in small exclusive camps and lodges so that you can be in touch with the environment and the people. You'll visit 2 of the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa, Amboseli famous for its elephants and views of Kilimanjaro and the Maasai Mara famous for its big cats and wildebeest migration. Throughout your safari you'll have opportunities to enjoy meeting the Maasai people and learning about their culture. Then on to the historic Swahili island of Lamu and the small lodge of Kipungani Explorer, overlooking a deserted 14 km beach on the south-western tip of the island

The initial transfer to/from Amboseli Porini Camp will be by road, a 3 hour journey from Nairobi, and after that all other transfers will be by plane to give you a birds eye view of the stunning landscape.

Maasai & Lamu Island Safari
Day 1	Transfer by road from Nairobi to Amboseli Porini Camp, arriving for lunch. Afternoon escorted walk with Maasai warriors to visit a Maasai village, gaining an insight into their way of life. Sundowners and night drive in the Conservancy. Dinner and overnight, Amboseli Porini Camp.
Day 2	Early breakfast, drive through Selenkay Conservancy and into Amboseli National Park for close viewing of elephant in particular and a full morning of game drives with picnic lunch. We return to Porini Camp in the afternoon. Evening game drive in Selenkay, sundowner and night drive. Overnight Amboseli Porini Camp.
Day 3	Brief early morning game drive, breakfast and then transfer by road to Nairobi for lunch at the Carnivore restaurant. Transfer to Wilson airport and fly to the Maasai Mara for 2 nights at the recently opened Mara Porini Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, a private wilderness area on Maasai community land. Afternoon game drive and walk, sundowners and night drive. Dinner and overnight Mara Porini.
Day 4	A full day in the Maasai Mara, with a picnic lunch, on the look out for the big cats which Maasai Mara is famous. Overnight Mara Porini camp.
Day 5	Early morning game drive, breakfast and fly back to Nairobi, arriving 12.15 at Wilson Airport in time to connect to the 13.15 flight to Manda Island. You will be met by staff and transported by boat to the lodge. Overnight Kipungani Explorer.
Day 6	Full day in and around Lamu and Manda Islands. Overnight Kipungani.
Day 7	Full day to spend as you choose. Take advantage of the many activities and local visits available or just relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overnight Kipungani.
Day 8	Full day to spend as you choose and overnight Kipungani.
Day 9	Transfer to Manda Island for the 16.00 flight back to Nairobi, arriving Wilson Airport at 17.45

Locations visited:  AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

SELENKAY CONSERVANCY AREA

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK

2 nights Amboseli Porini Camp, 2 nights Mara Porini Camp, 4 nights Kipungani Explorer

A 9 day safari combining wildlife, local culture and the beach. All stays are purposefully in small exclusive camps and lodges so that you can be in touch with the environment and the people. You'll visit 2 of the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa , Amboseli famous for its elephants and views of Kilimanjaro and the Maasai Mara famous for its big cats and wildebeest migration. Throughout your safari you'll have opportunities to enjoy meeting the Maasai people and learning about their culture. Then on to the historic Swahili island of Lamu and the small lodge of Kipungani Explorer, overlooking a deserted 14 km beach on the south-western tip of the island

Prices include transfers to Amboseli Porini Camp for 2 nights, Amboseli park fees and conservancy fees. Transfer back to Nairobi for lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, then to Wilson Airport for flight to Maasai Mara. Transfer to Mara Porini Camp for 2 nights, Ol Kinyei conservancy fees and Mara park fees. All game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, walks, night game drives, sundowners, full board and free house wines, beer and soft drinks at Porini Camps.   Flight back to Mara and then to Lamu, transfer to Kipunagani for 4 nights FB.

AMBOSELI PORINI CAMP

MARA PORINI CAMP

DATES FROM

DATES TO

PER PERSON SHARING

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT

03-Jan-06

31-Mar-06

$ 2595

$ 600

01-Apr-06

30-Jun-06

closed

closed

01-Jul-06

31-Oct-06

$2595

$ 600

15-Dec-06

$2475

$ 600