Go for 5* Masai Mara Safari for 7 nights & stay at 4* Coast for 7 nights

A hotel-based resort with many moderate to upmarket hotels. Diani Beach boasts a long stretch of white sand protected by a coral reef which attracts many a beach-lover. Whilst most of the resort's facilities are hotel based, there are several modern shopping centres, a few discos and many European and Asian restaurants along the coast road.

Things to see and do in Diani Beach

  • Swim out through the crystal-clear turquoise water to the reef
  • Take a scuba diving tour
  • Relax on the beautiful beaches

    Experience 7 nights of exhilaration on Safari at the Masaia Mara game reserve. Then, come back down to earth and unwind at one of the most prestigious hotels on the south coast of Kenya, the Southern Palms Beach Resort.

    Safari


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    5* Masaia Mara Safari - 7 nights - full board

    Travelling through some of the richest game areas in the world, the Masai Safari presents excellent opportunities for viewing the ‘big five'. With the exception of Lake Nakuru, accommodation is at Serena Lodges, which are amongst the finest in Kenya.

    Itinerary

  • Day 1: Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Nairobi.

  • Day 2: Nairobi
    On arrival, transfer to the Nairobi Serena Hotel for a day at leisure.

  • Day 3: Samburu
    Travel to the Samburu National Reserve (330 kms) and check at the Samburu Serena Lodge. Then take a late afternoon game drive, with probable sights of species seldom seen elsewhere, including Grevy’s zebra, the reticulated giraffe and the blue legged Somali ostrich. Breakfast, lunch & dinner would be provided.

  • Day 4: Samburu
    Take an early morning and a late afternoon game drive that allows you to further explore Samburu. Breakfast, lunch & dinner would be provided.

  • Day 5: Mountain Lodge
    Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in at the Mountain Lodge (240 kms). Spend the afternoon, viewing game from the lodge or join a nature walk (weather permitting) led by a local guide. Breakfast, lunch & dinner would be provided.

  • Day 6: Lake Nakuru
    Continue to Lake Nakuru (260 kms), where you will stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge, overlooking spectacular views of the lake and its vast colony of flamingos. Later, take an afternoon game drive with possible sights of the endangered black rhino. Breakfast, lunch & dinner would be provided.

  • Day 7: Masaia Mara
    Descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley and into the Masaia Mara (370 kms). Check in at the Mara Serena Lodge. Take a late afternoon game drive to one of the world’s richest wildlife reserves. Breakfast, lunch & dinner would be provided.

  • Day 8: Masaia Mara
    Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Masaia Mara and a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the hippo pool (weather permitting). A second game drive will take place this afternoon. Breakfast, lunch & dinner would be provided.

  • Day 9: Beach Extension
    Return to Nairobi (350 kms) and head off to the south coast of Kenya where you will spend 7 nights at the Indian Ocean Beach Club. Breakfast, lunch & dinner would be provided.

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    Accommodation

    4* Indian Ocean Beach Club - 7 nights - half board

    The Indian Ocean Beach Club is a stylish property set on the south coast at Diani Beach in delightful gardens with some ancient Baobab trees. Its secluded setting makes for a laid back and peaceful atmosphere. The hotel is located approximately 40kms from the airport.

    Hotel facilities

    Room facilities

    Flights

    Please note: Flight times are correct at time of writing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the airline or tour operator.

    Prices are per person (based on 2 adults sharing).

    Price includes: Flights, local transfers and 14 nights accommodation on a full board basis for safari and half board basis for the stay in 4* hotel.

    Single supplement: No single travellers available

    Prices are per person (based on 2 adults sharing).

    Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.

    Infants: Not available (adults & children sharing only)

    Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking with huddersfield-net.co.uk.

    Please Note






    2 adults sharing
    * denotes weekend departures

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