ITINERARY FOR KARIBU KENYA SAFARI - LUXURY Kenya

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1 ITINERARY FOR KARIBU KENYA SAFARI - LUXURY Kenya

2 Let your imagination soar Journey overview Created especially for wildlife enthusiasts and lovers of the outdoors, this exceptional adventure touches on at Kenya s most scenic and wildlife-rich national parks. Delve deeper into the African bush on the wide open plains of the Laikipia Plateau with an adventure that breaks away from the traditional, such as a camel or horseback safari. Kenya s most famous safari destination, the Masai Mara, is the iconic finale to your adventure. Enjoy picturesque landscapes filled with rolling hills where crimson-clad Maasai warriors tend their herds among vast numbers of resident wildlife, including the thronging herds of Africa s most famous animal spectacle, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Highlights of the itinerary: The excellent photographic opportunities of central Kenya s famed landscape Experiencing the magic of walking and dining out in the wild, see the bush from outside the vehicle Roaming the breath-taking savannah of the Masai Mara National Reserve in search of its exceptional wildlife Make the most of your adventure: Extend your safari down into Tanzania, to the endless savannah of the Serengeti Experience different forms of safari walk with a Samburu camel train or roam the foothills of the Chyulu area on horseback Specially created for: Wildlife enthusiast Avid photographers Romance / Honeymoons Luxury adventure travellers

3 At a glance 6 nights / 7 days by arrangement Guest DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 Private transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to House of Waine Overnight: House of Waine Day 2 Private transfer from House of Wayne to Wilson Airport Charter flight from Wilson Airport to Lewa Downs Airstrip Overnight: Borana Lodge Day 3 Included activities: Game Drive, Sundowner Excursions, Guided Bush Walks, Horse Riding & Mountain Biking Overnight: Borana Lodge Day 4 Charter flight from Lewa Downs Airstrip to Masai Mara Airstrip Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana Camp Day 5 Included activities: Game Drive Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana Camp Day 6 Included activities: Game Drive Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana Camp Day 7 Charter flight from Masai Mara Airstrip to Wilson Airport Private transfer from Wilson Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Departure

4 House of Waine Nairobi, Kenya Day 1 Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall, where you will be welcomed by a member from our andbeyond team who will transfer you to House of Waine. House of Waine is centrally located near the best of Nairobi's attractions such as the Karen Blixen Muesum, the Kazuri beads, The Giraffe centre and The world famous David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust amongst others. Spend your 1 night stay at House of Waine in a Standard Room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast.

5 House of Waine Nairobi, Kenya Immersed in the leafy surrounds of Kenya s beautiful Karen Forest is the elegant House of Waine an upmarket retreat, which offers guests intimacy and superb accommodation. Guests can unwind in one of 11 individually decorated suites each with a spacious, marble ensuite bathroom, satellite television and a complimentary personal non-alcoholic minibar. House of Waine offers a wonderful selection of soul-satisfying menus (served in various locations on the property), which reflect the diversity of flavours found in Nairobi. There are also two bars, which are exclusively for the use of guests and a sparkling heated swimming pool for those quiet hours between sightseeing. Must-see attractions include a visit to Kazuri Beads, the Karen Blixen Museum, The Matbronze Art Gallery and Foundry, The Giraffe Centre (to hand feed giraffes and for nature walks), the Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary where you can interact with (and perhaps adopt) elephants and rhinos and the renowned Nairobi National Park. WAHT WE LOVE ABOUT HOUSE OF WAINE Indulge in a sumptuous breakfast of utterly delectable homemade pastries and juicy jams that are accompanied by freshly prepared hot dishes the perfect way to start your day. Take a trip to nearby Kazuri Beads, visit the workshop and view the intricate handmade ceramic jewellery and tableware on display. Journey to the Karen Blixen Museum, a short drive from the House Waine.

6 Borana Lodge Borana Conservancy, Kenya Day 2-3 A member from our andbeyond team will collect you from House of Wayne and drive you to Wilson Airport. Depart for your scheduled light aircraft flight from Wilson Airport to Lewa Downs Airstrip. Lewa is a prolific wildlife conservancy and home to the largest concentration o f Grevy Zebra in Africa. Revel in your 2 night stay at Borana in a Double Room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, local airstrip transfers (Lewa Downs), sundowner excursions, soft drinks, beers, house wines, selected house spirits, laundry, shared game drives (day & night), guided bush walks, horseback riding and mountain biking). Included activities: Game Drives Sundowner Excursions Guided Bush Walks Horse Riding Mountain Biking

7 Borana Lodge Borana Conservancy, Kenya The magnificent Borana Lodge is bordered by the snow-tipped peaks and glaciers of Mt Kenya to the south, and the panoramic mountains and desert to the north. Beautiful cedar-and-stone thatched cottages include ensuite bathrooms, open fireplaces and private verandas boasting exceptional views of the plains below. The lodge prides itself on its superb, wholesome fare the chefs insist on growing their own vegetables, baking homemade breads and making fresh pasta. A private orchard supplies juicy fruits for the delicious freshly-squeezed juices served daily to guests. The pool veranda is a favourite place for a long, leisurely lunch, whilst the infinity pool offers an inviting escape from the heat. A spacious sitting room provides guests with an idyllic spot to relax comfortable sofas and armchairs are dotted around a huge open fireplace. Adventures include morning and evening game drives, walking safaris and trout fishing. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT BORANA LODGE Head to the safari shop for a spot of retail therapy return home with African sculptures and paintings, beautiful beadwork, handcrafted jewellery and exquisite trinkets. Explore your pristine surroundings with the local guides, who are incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its resident wildlife. You will be enchanted by the breathtaking vistas enjoy sweeping views of the occasional snow and permanent small glaciers on Mt Kenya, which makes a stunning contrast to the huge panorama of mountains and desert to the North

8 Sanctuary Olonana Camp Mara North Conservancy, Kenya Day 4-6 Depart for your scheduled light aircraft flight from Lewa Downs Airstrip to Masai Mara Airstrip. The quintessential Masai Mara safari delivers many attractions and is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game as well as the two million animals that make up the Great Migration. Delight in your 3 night stay at Sanctuary Olonana in a Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, game drives, nature walk, laundry, all beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic with the exception of champagne & premium brands) and return airstrip transfers from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. Included activities: Game Drive Nature Walk

9 Sanctuary Olonana Camp Mara North Conservancy, Kenya Olonana Camp is situated in the heart of Kenya's Big Game country rich with hippo, elephant, buffalo, hyena, giraffe, armies of gazelle and famed prides of lion. Spacious tents boast ensuite bathrooms, four-poster beds and private verandas overlooking the majestic Mara River. Olonana s superbly well-trained chefs create sumptuous meals to be savoured in the large dining room, or al fresco on the sweeping terrace perched over the river. A sparkling swimming pool offers a cool refuge from the scorching heat. Guests in need of quiet time can select a book from the camp s wellstocked library and sink into the one of the plush couches dotted around the comfortable sitting room. A mini-spa offers a wonderful selection of soothing treatments ranging from traditional African massage to French marine therapies. Adventures include morning and evening game drives, balloon safaris, Maasai cultural visits, birdwatching and bush dinners. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT SANCTUARY OLANANA CAMP Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and your patience is often rewarded with unique sightings a pride of lion stalking their prey, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree, male impala sparring to attract females into their harem or even a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators. The chefs will delight you with exquisite culinary fare, which can be served al fresco perched on the Siria escarpment overlooking the Mara plains or as a picnic deep in the bush.

10 Departure Masai Mara, Kenya Day 7 Depart for your scheduled light aircraft flight from Masai Mara Airstrip to Wilson Airport. Nairobi is Kenya's capital city, it is one of the largest and most influential cities in Africa, a commercial and financial regional hub. A member from our andbeyond team will collect you from Wilson Airport and drive you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

11 Journey overview RATES VALIDITY Per person sharing Low/Mid Season (03 Jan - 31 Jun 19; 1 Oct 19 Dec 19) USD High Season (1 Jul 30 Sep 19) USD Flights DETAILS Wilson Airport to Lewa Downs Airstrip Lewa Downs Airstrip to Masai Mara Airstrip Masai Mara Airstrip to Wilson Airport Transfers DETAILS andbeyond Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to House of Waine andbeyond Nairobi House of Wayne to Wilson Airport andbeyond Nairobi Wilson Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Accommodation DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS Nairobi Borana Conservancy Mara North Conservancy House of Waine Borana Lodge Sanctuary Olonana Camp Breakfast All meals and local brands of drinks All meals and local brands of drinks

12 Journey overview What s included: Accommodation inclusions as below House of Waine accommodation and breakfast Borana - all meals, local airstrip transfers (Lewa Downs), sundowner excursions, soft drinks, beers, house wines, selected house spirits, laundry, shared game drives (day & night), guided bush walks, horseback riding and moun tain biking). Sanctuary Olonana - all meals, game drives, nature walk, Maasai village visit, bush meals, laundry services, all beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic with the exception of champagne & premium brands) and airstrip transfers from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. All scheduled road transfers as mentioned in the itinerary Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/Nairobi/Wilson Airport/Jomo Kenyatta International Airport All scheduled light aircraft flights as mentioned in the itinerary Wilson Airport/Lewa Downs/Masai Mara/Wilson Airport Emergency medical evacuation insurance Administration fee Notes: Rates subject to a minimum of 2 guests travelling Single supplement only refers to the single room supplement. Single traveller supplement will be quoted on request Validity periods are as specified above - should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fee s, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote andbeyond Trading Terms apply

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