Experience the Wilderness and Embrace the Beach – 7 Day Bush and Beach Safari

Kenya, Lamu, Maasai Mara Beach Safari, Child Friendly, Walking Safaris, Wildlife Safaris

Enjoy days in the African wilderness followed by relaxation on pristine sandy beaches on the Kenyan coast.

Overview
Itinerary
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Overview

The beautiful Maasai Mara savannah and the culturally rich Maasai community make this every traveller’s ideal bush and beach holiday combination. Witness traditional Maasai cultural practices and visit designated homesteads to see how the Maasai live in their traditional houses known as manyattas.

This combined with a visit to the alluring Lamu town makes for an incredible safari experience. You will see the fascinating difference in cultural items in Lamu’s old town and beautifully crafted doors in narrow streets and a town that has a handful of vehicles in operation. This bush and beach safari will leave you yearning for more.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in the Mara in time for lunch and check in at the camp. The beauty of nature surrounds you, waiting for you to immerse yourself into the wilderness. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve before returning to camp for dinner and relaxation.
Day 2
Awake to the sounds of the birds happily singing in the trees, it is time for a morning game drive! Catch the predators and their prey out on the plains trying to survive one more day. As the sun begins to get warm return to camp for breakfast followed by check out. Depart for the conservancy and prepare to enjoy even more activities that are not possible in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Check-in and enjoy your lunch under the clear blue African skies. This will be followed by a short walking safari. Enjoy the finer details of the Savannah that you would usually not see when in a safari vehicle. Our guide will show the different wildlife footprints, plants, and birds, each aspect trying to find its space in nature. Return to camp for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Day 3
Awake at the crack of dawn and head out on a morning game drive. The abundant wildlife in the conservancy make for a magnificent morning safari. Breakfast can either be out in the wild or at camp. This will be followed by some rest and relaxation, lunch then an afternoon game drive. During the game drive, our guide will set up a sundowner in the conservancy and you can raise a glass to the abundant wildlife inhabiting the Mara and the amazing people who live alongside the wildlife. From the acacia scattered across the Savannah to the amazing orange red sunset that paints the sky, you are now part of the Masai Mara and the Savannah will forever have you imprinted on it.
Return to camp when darkness falls, along the way, you will enjoy a night game drive only possible in the private conservancies. Being your last night before you depart for the beach, be sure to sit by the camp fire as you listen to the tales from the local Maasai people.
Day 4
Sleep in or awake early for an early morning game drive or walking safari. This will be followed by breakfast, check out and departure as the beach awaits. Arrive in Lamu, the beautiful coastal destination rich in cultural history. Check in will be followed by a late lunch or afternoon snack and a moment to stroll slowly along the beach before returning to your hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Day 5
Awake to the sight of the ocean, stretching out as far as the eye can see. Your Swahili breakfast will be followed by a full day out near Manda Bay Island snorkeling and following the fish in the turquoise blue water. If possible, on your way to Manda Bay, catch your fish and the guide will prepare it for you. Lunch will be freshly caught from the Indian Ocean. Return to your hotel at sunset as you enjoy the Swahili songs the guides will sing as you gently sail to shore. Dinner will be at the hotel.
Day 6
Today you will spend your morning exploring the culture-rich old town of Lamu. You will learn about the Swahili culture and heritage and visit the small museum located within the old town. Return to your hotel for lunch followed by a swim in the Indian Ocean. You can also choose to relax at the hotel as you enjoy the warm coastal tropical climate. In the evening, weather permitting, you can enjoy a drink or a movie just a short boat ride from the hotel.
Day 7
Awake at dawn for a walk on the beach or a quick swim in the ocean. Being your last day at the beautiful Lamu destination, your breakfast will be followed by check. As you bid your new found friends good bye and prepare for your trip back home, think of this as an opportunity to return for a new adventure.

Cost Info

Price includes

All meals and accommodation according to the program
Safari activities as per the program
Local air travel to Maasai Mara and to the coast
Ground transfers as per the program
Airstrip transfers
Shared day game drive safaris in the Maasai Mara
Masai Mara Park entry fees

Price excludes

Single room supplement
International fares and visa fees
Travel insurance
Balloon safaris
Massage & Spa
Laundry and other additional costs

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from $2,360

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