Day 1: Italy - Nairobi
Departure by scheduled flight to Nairobi. Stopover according to airline selected. Meals and overnight stay on board.
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Vacation Experiences
Retreat Types
Kenya ECOLUXURY
Samburu Reserve
Duration 7 nights
An itinerary to experience more of Kenya: from the boundless spaces of Masai Mara, famous for the spectacular migration of wildebeest, buffalo, zebras that cross it, to the Samburu reserve, on the northern border of the region, which combines the beauty of the landscape with immense spaces and abundant fauna.Stay in the wonderful camps Saruni Basecamp.
Plus Ecoluxury
One bush dinner
Departure by scheduled flight to Nairobi. Stopover according to airline selected. Meals and overnight stay on board.
Upon arrival in Nairobi process customs formalities and obtain visa. Meet with Saruni Basecamp representative for transfer to nearby Wilson airport from where private flight to Samburu departs. Arrival after about an hour flight and transfer to the lodge. In the afternoon first game drive within the Kalama Conservancy, 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness with breathtaking views. Overnight stay at the lodge.
After breakfast at the lodge, depart for game drive in Samburu National Reserve. What makes a safari in this reserve unique is that here, in addition to having many species, it is possible to spot some animals that are not found in other Kenyan parks and reserves, such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and Somali ostrich, which, together with giraffe gazelle and fringed-eared oryx, or East African oryx, make up Samburu's "Special Five." The reserve is also home to many other species of animals, both mammals, birds and reptiles: lions, leopards, cheetahs, lycaons, several species of antelope, gazelles, warthogs, jackals, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and more than 450 species of birds, but above all a large number of elephants; in fact, it is estimated that more than 900 live here and it is very common to spot them as they descend to the river to drink and refresh themselves. Picnic lunch is provided on safari. Return to the lodge in the afternoon. You can relax by having a massage treatment (shoulders and neck) offered by the lodge. At the end dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast at the lodge morning game drive followed by lunch and walk in the reserve. In the evening there is another game drive in the Kalama Conservancy ending with a bush dinner under the stars. Return to the lodge and overnight stay.
After breakfast departure by plane to Mara; after a flight of about an hour and a half you arrive at Masai Mara; picnic lunch during transfer to camp. Upon arrival opportunity to relax or join the first safari within the Mara North Conservancy. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Breakfast at the camp. Morning dedicated to game drive to discover Masai Mara predators. Return to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon another game drive in a particular area of the reserve where the largest "giraffe tower" can be spotted. Return to the camp for dinner. Overnight stay.
In the morning walk through the valleys and plains surrounding Saruni Mara or jeep game drive to the summit of Kilileoni, the highest mountain in the Masai Mara Serengeti, accompanied by experienced Masaai guides. In the afternoon, visit the northern part of Mara. At the end, weather conditions permitting, we will dine in the bush in the midst of nature under a beautiful starry sky, cheered by singing and dancing by Masaai warriors around the campfire. Return to the camp and overnight stay.
After breakfast transfer to dedicated airstrip; on the way brief stop at rhino sanctuary. Depart on flight to Nairobi. On arrival continue to international airport from where flight to Italy departs with stopover depending on airline selected. Meals and overnight stay on board.
Arrival in Italy and end of services.
Considered hotels or similar:
Saruni Basecamp – Saruni Samburu
Masai Mara National Reserve - Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild
TRAVEL CONDITIONS
Individual travel minimum 2 participants
Prices per person, in double room, from:
January – February Euro 5.450,00
March Euro 4.500,00
April – May Euro 4.600,00
June Euro 5.500,00
July – August Euro 6.400,00
Airport taxes from Euro 380.00 (to be reconfirmed)
Mandatory registration feeEuro 85.00 (includes medical/luggage insurance)
Single supplement on request
Optional cancellation insurance on request
Price includes:
- Scheduled flights from Italy in economy class
- Six nights of safari
- Overnights at Saruni Basecamps with all-inclusive treatment (meals and soft drinks, beer, local wines; one 30-minute wellness treatment per couple)
- Day and night game drives in 4x4 vehicles; guided bush walks; bush meals
- The internal flights (baggage allowance max. 15kg per person)
- Transfers from camps to slopes and vice versa
- Flying Doctors insurance (air ambulance)
The fee does not include:
- "Premium" drinks (champagne, spirits, special wines)
- Admission to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu
- Entrance fee to the Masai Mara Reserve
- Kenya entry visa (USD 50), obtainable online
- Tips
- Optional trip cancellation insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned under "the fee includes".
Currency Parity: 1 Euro = USD 1.05
VISA NOTES AND ENTRY FORMALITIES
Visas and documents required:
Passport: required, with remaining validity of at least six months at the time of visa application. You must also be in possession of a round-trip airline ticket. Upon entry into the country, a stamp is placed in the passport, showing the length of stay.
Tourist visa: (tourist visa, 50 USD or 40 EURO) valid for one month, three months or, in special cases, renewable up to six months; it is obtained exclusively online at the following address at least 7 days before departure:http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html (in English only)
Compulsory vaccinations: the yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for travelers from countries at risk of transmitting the disease. It is also required indiscriminately for travelers in airport transit only, if this is longer than 12 hours and in any case if leaving the airport of stopover, at such countries (e.g., transit at Addis Ababa airport). In some cases, airport authorities have allowed vaccination upon arrival directly at the airport.
