Kenya Honeymoon Safaris
ACSHMS 01 - 8 Days Kenya
Honeymoon Safaris
Day 1 Nairobi - Rift Valley
Arrive
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport off your international flight.
Transfer by road through the scenically beautiful Great Rift Valley down
to Loldia House, nestling on the shores of Lake Naivasha. A two hour
drive from Nairobi. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the lawn overlooking Mt
Longonot. Afternoon at leisure on the farm, with the option of a late
afternoon horse ride or evening walk with Loldia’s resident naturalist
or a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, witnessing the prolific variety of
bird-life on the lake and the lake shore. Dinner and overnight at Loldia
House.
Day 2 Rift Valley
Early breakfast before departing to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Morning game drive around Lake Nakuru, famous for its abundance of
flamingos and large variety of water birds. Lake Nakuru is also one of
Kenya’s Rhino Sanctuaries and large numbers of Rhinos are regularly
seen, along with good sightings of Leopard. A full sit down lunch is
served under the Acacia trees overlooking the lake. Returning to Loldia
in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Loldia House.
Day 3 Rift Valley to the Masai Mara
A late breakfast served on the lawns of Loldia House before
departing by road to Nairobi in time for the mid-afternoon Air Kenya
flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. (flight is around 1 hour) Upon
arrival, there will be a game drive en route to camp. Pre dinner drinks
around the camp fire, a four course candlelit dinner in the dining tent
and overnight at Governors’ Ilmoran Camp.Dinner and overnight at Ilmoran
Camp.
Day 4 Masai Mara
Early morning game drive at dawn, returning to the Camp for a full
hunters breakfast, served in the shade of the camps indigenous riverine
forest. There are no set times at Governors’ Camps, and Governors’
Ilmoran Camp is no exception. After breakfast there is the opportunity
to take a game drive along the banks of the Mara river, to witness
importance of this great river to the Mara’s ecosystem. Return to
Ilmoran Camp for a delicious al fresco lunch. At 3:30pm, depart for the
afternoon game drive.
The Mara is widely considered to offer the best game viewing in Africa,
and the evening game drive is duly rewarding for its famous Big Cats,
wildlife and birds. Returning to camp before sundown. Memorable evenings
around the camp fire and fine dining. Dinner and overnight at Ilmoran
Camp.
Day 5 Masai Mara
Early morning Walking Safari in a private concession area adjacent
to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. You will track game, unsure what waits
round the next corner, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hyena, zebra or even
lion. You will catch the scents and sounds of the wild Africa. And at
the end of it all waits a sumptuous bush barbecue breakfast complete
with champagne. Your drive back to the camp again is a game drive
through the Masai Mara, returning to the camp for lunch. A 3:30pm game
drive returning to camp before sundown.
Dinner and overnight at Ilmoran Camp.
Optional Extra’s available in addition to the 3 daily game drives and
Walking Safaris are: Balloon safaris, sundowners and bush dinners.
For
the adventure of a lifetime we offer the unique experience of a Balloon
Safari over the plains, forest and river of the Masai Mara Game Reserve,
famous for its abundance of wildlife throughout the year. Lions,
Elephants, Buffalo, Hippos, Crocodiles and prolific numbers of plains
game are regularly seen, as are the countless species of Birds both in
flight and atop their lofty perches in the trees. The annual migration
of the Wildebeest from July to October is a sight that, viewed from the
vantage point of a Balloon is never to be forgotten.
Departure is from Little Governors' Camp, which has a perfect natural
launch site and offers easy access for the take off shortly before
sunrise. The flight lasts about an hour, with ample opportunities for
photography and video filming from this unusual and often exciting
perspective. After landing there is a traditional champagne toast,
followed by a breakfast cooked on the Balloon burners in the middle of
the rolling plains of the Masai Mara. It is another tradition with us
that each passenger is presented with a certificate signed by the pilot
to commemorate the flight. The Balloon Safari ends with a leisurely game
drive which often allows you to return to the animals seen from the air
before our vehicles return you to your camp.
Day 6 Masai Mara to Lake Victoria
Morning game drive with a bush breakfast by the banks of the river,
and an afternoon game drive.Early morning transfer to Musiara Airstrip
for private charter to Mfangano Airstrip (30 minute Flight). Arrive at
Mfangano Airstrip and take a boat trip to Mfangano Island Camp in time
for breakfast. Spend the day fishing on the Lake – with a chance to
catch the giant Nile Perch, bird-watching, boat rides or trips to the
local friendly villages. Lunch and dinner and overnight at Mfangano
Island Camp.
Mfangano is situated on the unspoilt island in Lake Victoria. This lake
has romantic associations as the source of the River Nile, ever since
explorers such as Speke and Burton came to the area at the end of the
last century. The camp occupies an entire secluded bay on the western
shores of the island and buildings are attractively built of clay and
thatch in the local Luo tribe style. The rooms are spacious, well
decorated and each has a great view of the lake. The camp is surrounded
with indigenous plants and flowers. In the early morning, fleets of
multi-coloured fishing boats sail gracefully past the bay and in the
evening, there are spectacular sunsets.
The way of life of the lakeside villagers has not changed for centuries
and visiting the villages is a fascinating experience. Keen anglers will
find the fishing excellent, the bird life is unsurpassed and seeing the
families of otters is absolutely magical. The ambience is that of a
traditional Luo village yet there are no compromises to comfort.
Day 7 Lake Victoria
Spend the day fishing on the lake, go bird watching on the island,
or just take a boat ride to the local friendly villages, or spend your
time relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of Mfangano Island Camp.
Overnight at the camp. Overnight at Mfangano Island Camp.
Day 8 Lake Victoria - Masai Mara - Nairobi
Following breakfast a morning activity and an early lunch, you’ll be
transferred by boat to Mfangano Airstrip for the return flight to the
Mara to connect with the late afternoon Air Kenya scheduled flight back
to Nairobi. This arrives into Wilson Airport around 5.00pm. Upon
arrival, you will be met and transferred to the international airport or
a Nairobi hotel.
The price includes:
Transport in 7 - 9 seater Tour Van with pop up roof for ease in
photography.
Tour bus fitted with Hi-Fi radio.
Tour guide who is knowledgeable and conversant with the flora and fauna
of Kenya.
Accommodation in lodge of your choice
Transfer to the airport and back.
All park entrance fees
All Government taxes and levies
3 Meals a Day Vegeterain and Non-Vegetarian
Game drives
One Litre Mineral water a day while on safari
The price does not include:
1.International airfares
2.Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages
3.Meals not indicated in the itinerary, Porterage and wait staff
gratuity.
4.Optional activities such as bush walks, night game drives and
extensions.

