9-Day Luxury Amboseli Tortilis Camp, Meru Elsa’s Kopje, and Sand River Camp

Day 1: Nairobi – Palacina the Residence & the Suites

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will make your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed by an Image Travel representative who will drive you to Palacina Residence and Suites. The Palacina is an oasis of peace and calm in the bustling city of Nairobi and a great place to meet travelers from all around the world. Conveniently located in the State House area, it is the perfect base for your Nairobi visit. Spend your 1 night stay at Palacina the Residence & the Suites in a Suite with en-suite bathroom. Your stay is on Bed & Breakfast basis.

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Day 2: Nairobi Wilson – Amboseli National Park – Tortilis Camp

After a sumptuous breakfast at Palacina, you will transfer to Wilson Airport Nairobi and board the Elewana Executive Grand Caravan. The trip to Amboseli National Park is a scenic 45 minutes flight, you will land in the middle of the Park, where the team from Tortilis Camp will warmly welcome you. Enjoy your first game drive en-route to the camp, where you will arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Your stay at Tortilis Camp is for 2 nights in an en-suite Safari Tent, and is on all-inclusive basis. Located in a private conservancy next to Amboseli, Elewana Tortilis Camp has Mount Kilimnajaro providing a majestic backdrop to the Amboseli bush. Your Stay Includes: Full Board Accommodation, all meals and drinks (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits), shared and scheduled game drives, guided walking safari, sundowners and transfers to and from our designated airstrips, laundry, service charge and VAT. Also includes of a $35 per person Kitirua Conservancy Fee.

Overnight stay at Tortilis Camp. Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.

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Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Tortilis Camp

Wake up at 6.00 am for a cup of coffee before starting our morning game drive. Depart the lodge and drive to the park in search of the big five, the beautiful capped Mt. Kilimanjaro and the big jumbos of Amboseli with the many bird life species. After a 3 hours’ game drive, we shall head back for our full breakfast and relax, refresh before embarking on a three hours’ game drive after your lunch. After a successful game drive and game viewing, we shall check back into the lodge. Your Stay Includes: Full Board Accommodation, all meals and drinks (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits), shared and scheduled game drives, guided walking safari, sundowners and transfers to and from our designated airstrips, laundry, service charge and VAT. Also includes of a $35 per person Kitirua Conservancy Fee. Return later to the camp for dinner and overnight stay at Tortilis Camp. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Day 4-5: Meru National Park – Elsa’s Kopje

Rise early for a game drive, back in time to the lodge for breakfast. Check out, and transfer back to the Amboseli airstrip. The plane will now take you to Meru National Park located in the region of Mount Kenya. The Elsa’s Kopje Team will welcome you and you will be transferred to the Lodge, where lunch will be served. Your stay at Elsa’s Kopje is for 2 nights in a Cottage Suite, and is on all-inclusive basis. Each gorgeous cottage is built around the boulders, with large sitting areas and open verandas to encompass the breath-taking views. Activities are in the Meru National Park and include game drives and night drives. The park is home to big cats, including lion, cheetah and leopard as well as a safe haven for rhino and elephant. Your Stay Includes: Full Board Accommodation, all meals and drinks (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits), shared and scheduled game drives, guided walking safari, sundowners and transfers to and from our designated airstrips and laundry. Return later to the camp for dinner and overnight stay at Elsa’s Kopje. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Day 6: Transfer to Maasai Mara – Sand River Mara Camp

Enjoy a brisk nature walk and enjoy the views from up the hill which forms the Kopje (or small rocky outcrop) that Elsa’s is built on. Enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure before lunch will be served overlooking Meru National Park. Your SkySafari pilot will be waiting to take you on a 90-minute flight to the world famous Masai Mara where you land in the middle of the reserve. The Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Team will welcome you at the Keekorok airstrip. You will be transferred to the camp with a game drive enroute. Your stay at Sand River Masai Mara is for 3 nights in a Luxurious Safari Tent, and is on all-inclusive basis, Early breakfast, followed by a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. A picnic hamper lunch will be served out in the wilds. Stop at an authentic Masai Village to interact and learn about the customs and culture of this colourful tribe. Dinner and overnight at Elewana Sand River Mara. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Day 7-8: Masai Mara National Reserve – Sand River Mara Camp

Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big 5 with a possibility of seeing the annual wildebeest migration that takes place from July to October. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, and vultures. Your Stay Includes: Full Board Accommodation, all meals and drinks (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits), shared and scheduled game drives, guided walking safari, sundowners and transfers to & from our designated airstrips and laundry. Overnight at Elewana Sand River Mara. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Day 9: Masai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi

Bush breakfast followed by game drive, back to Camp for lunch. Mid afternoon, you will be transferred back to the Keekorok airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport Nairobi. Your Elewana Representative will welcome you upon arrival. You will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your outbound flight.

 

High Season: 4^th Jan – 31^st March 2022, 1^st June – 31^st June 2022, 1^st November – 19^th December 2022.

Single Room Supplement: US$8,408

Per Person sharing US$6,302

 

Low Season: 1^st April – 31^st May 2022

Single Room Supplement: US$6,952

Per Person sharing US$5,332

 

Peak Season: 1^st July – 31^st October 2022, 20^th December – 3^rd January 2023

Single Room Supplement: US$9,718

Per Person sharing US$7,178

 

Rates Include:

– When booked, the Nairobi overnight is at Nairobi – Palacina the Residence & the Suites on Halfboard, drinks* included

– All domestic flights in executive aircraft (depending on schedule of international outbound flight)

– All statutory taxes for the flights mentioned above

– Full board accommodation, drinks* and laundry services at Amboseli Tortilis Camp – 3 nights,

Meru Elsa’s Kopje – 2 nights, Sand River Masai Mara Camp – 3 nights

– Shared daytime game drives in specially adapted 4×4 game drive vehicles

– Services of an English-speaking driver-guide

– Safari activities such as: bush breakfast, walking safari, scenic sundowners, massage, nature walk,

authentic Masai village visit, farewell dinner

– All transfers, including to / from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

– Medical Emergency Evacuation Insurance

*Drinks include: mineral water, soft drinks, juices, tea/coffee, beer, house wines, selected spirits