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Intrepids camps offer a unique combination of
stunning views, superb accommodation, and
fantastic game viewing adventures. With expert
safari guides and an array of cultural, sporting and
family activities, it's a great choice for a family
safari. This itinerary is fully flexible and the
number of days at each location can be changed.
Samburu Intrepids is renowned as a pioneer of
luxury camping and is situated on the banks of the
Uwaso Nyiro River. The acclaimed Adventurers'
Club offers a uniquely educational safari experience
for children.
Perched on the Eburu escarpment, overlooking the
sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha and the
sweeping floor of the world's largest valley, the
Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort enjoys
incredible views and also offers an Adventurers'
Club for children.
The Mara Intrepids enjoys one of the most
spectacular locations in the Mara and also has an
Adventurers' Club for children.
Day 1
Daily
Nairobi
Met at Nairobi airport and transferred to your
accommodation for a day at leisure or choose from
a selection of optional excursions. Overnight: Nairobi
Serena Hotel.
Day 2 Samburu
After an early breakfast fly to the Samburu National
Reserve (approximately 1 hour) and enjoy lunch at your
lodge before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight:
Samburu Intrepids. (b,l,d)
Day 3 Samburu
Early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Overnight: Samburu Intrepids. (b,l,d)
Day 4 Lake Naivasha
After breakfast fly to Wilson airport (approximately 1
hour 10 minutes). Enjoy a picnic lunch. Fly to Naivasha
Loldia airstrip, Lake Naivasha (approximately 20 minutes)
and transfer to your lodge. Overnight: Great Rift Valley
Lodge and Golf Resort. (b,l,d)
Day 5 Lake Naivasha
Following breakfast, enjoy a half-day trip to Lake Nakuru
National Park. The afternoon is spent at leisure to enjoy
the optional activities at the lodge, including boating and
fishing on Lake Naivasha, tennis, a driving range and an
18-hole golf course (book and pay locally). Overnight:
Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort. (b,l,d)
Day 6 Masai Mara
This morning enjoy a boat trip on Lake Naivasha. After
lunch transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to
the Masai Mara (approximately 40 minutes). On arrival
enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara
Intrepids. (b,l,d)
Day 7 Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by
breakfast, or an early morning balloon flight over the
Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional
extra). Late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara
Intrepids. (b,l,d)
Day 8 Extension or USA
Fly by light aircraft in the morning to Nairobi
(approximately 1 hour) or on the afternoon flight,
including lunch in the Mara $150. Proceed with
your chosen extension (see ‘where next’) or return to the
USA. (b)
Alternatively, fly directly from the Mara to Mombasa,
including lunch in the Mara $415.
15 kg luggage allowance on all light aircraft.
Where Next
Complement your Heritage Flying Safari with a beach
stay on the Kenya Coast, Zanzibar or Mauritius. Gorilla
trekking in Rwanda is a superb addition to a safari – see
pages 92-93.
Heritage Flying Safari
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1 night Nairobi – 2 nights Samburu – 2 nights Lake Naivasha – 2 nights Masai Mara