Kenya + Lamu Honeymoon Itinerary

March 18 - 27, 2024

Overview

March 18 - 20

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Meet & Assist at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Private transfer from airport to hotel

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - Double Room - Breakfast Included

Day 2: Nairobi

Full day use of vehicle and driver

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Orphange Visit & Entrance Fee

Nairobi National Park Game Drive & Entry Fees

Giraffe Centre Visit & Entrance Fee

Kazuri Beads Visit

Lunch at Cultiva Restaurant - payable directly

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - Double Room - Breakfast Included

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

2 Nights

March 20

Safarilink Flight: Nairobi Wilson - Masai Mara

March 20 - 23

Day 3: Nairobi - Masai Mara

Transfer from hotel to Nairobi Wilson Airport

Flight to Masai Mara

Pick-up from airport and game drive transfer to camp

AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp - Double Classic Tent - Game Package with Full Board

Day 4: Masai Mara

Explore the Masai Mara

AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp - Double Classic Tent - Game Package with Full Board

Day 5: Masai Mara

Explore the Masai Mara

AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp - Double Classic Tent - Game Package with Full Board

&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

3 Nights

March 23

Safarilink Flight: Masai Mara - Lamu (via Nairobi)

March 23 - 27

Day 6: Masai Mara - Lamu

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Lamu via Nairobi Wilson

The Majlis - Double Superior Room - Half-board

Day 7: Lamu

Explore Lamu

The Majlis - Double Superior Room - Half-board

Day 8: Lamu

Explore Lamu

The Majlis - Double Superior Room - Half-board

Day 9: Lamu

Explore Lamu

The Majlis - Double Superior Room - Half-board

The Majlis Resort

4 Nights

March 27

Safarilink Flight: Lamu - Nairobi Wilson

March 27

Day 10: Lamu - Nairobi

Flight to Nairobi Wilson

Transfer from Wilson to Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points by Sheraton Day Room Traditional King

Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Meet & Assist at JKIA

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Map

Visualize your journey

Key Dates

1) March 18 - 20: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Nairobi

2) March 20 - 23: &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, Maasai Mara Triangle

3) March 23 - 27: The Majlis Resort, Lamu

4) March 27: Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, Nairobi

Nairobi

Area Overview

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city, with a vibrant population of 4.5 million. Unique to the city is the proximity of Nairobi National Park, a true wilderness area juxtaposed against the larger urban metropolis. It is the only national park like it in the world and a real embodiment of the human-wildlife conflicts that challenge many African communities who must learn to cohabitate with wildlife on their doorstep.

Nairobi National Park is one of the best places in Africa to see rhino and also has a healthy population of lion, leopard, cheetah, and plains game like giraffe and antelope. Other attractions include the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Center, Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, a visit to a tea farm, and shopping for local crafts and trinkets. There are some great local and cross-cultural restaurants to explore, from roadside food stalls to local nyama choma (barbecue joints) to five-star dining establishments.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

Property Overview

The reception at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages is the Historic Swedo House, which was the original hunting lodge/farm house, built between 1906 and 1908. It is located approximately half a mile from the Karen Blixen Museum (Bogani House from the film “Out of Africa”), and is a 30 minute drive from downtown Nairobi. 

The luxury hotel cottages are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club, where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A variety of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby.

Accommodations

Standard Cottages

There are six standard cottages with a sitting area around the fireplace.

Highlights

• Located in the beautiful suburb of Karen, only 30 minutes from Nairobi

• 0.5 miles from the Karen Blixen Museum

• Easy access to the sights in Nairobi

• Adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club 

Quick Facts

• 13 en-suite cottages

• 5 acres of land, filled with gardens

• Swimming pool

• Restaurant

Maasai Mara Triangle

Area Overview

At over five hundred square kilometers, the Mara Triangle, as it is often referred to, is a scenically stunning 'wedge 'of mixed habitats; open savannah dotted with Balanites trees, seasonal streams, springs and marshes that are flanked to the east by the stunning riverine woodland of the Mara River, and to the west by the iconic Siria escarpment and to the south by the 'Lamai wedge' section of the Northern Serengeti.

The Mara Conservancy has been under its own jurisdiction for over 15 years and so has arguably better infrastructure, guide discipline and ethics than other parts.

&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

Property Overview

Set on a private concession, with abundant iconic wildlife and panoramic Maasai Mara views, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp dazzles with its contemporary safari feel. With timeless interiors that are simple yet sophisticated and stylish, the camp enhances guests’ sense of privacy and enjoyment. The tents are laid out in immaculate grounds, with leisurely groups of warthog feeding right outside the tent doors. Maasai-inspired interiors firmly entrench &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp as the unrivaled luxury tented camp of its size in the greater Mara.

Massive windows in the spacious guest areas invite the Mara inside and incorporate split-level spaces where guests can relax and unwind. Pick and choose delicious ingredients from the organic garden and enjoy convivial conversations in the inviting interactive kitchen. Indulge in a rejuvenating treatment inspired by holistic healing in the massage tent or browse the Safari Shop, offering the finest Kenyan handicrafts. The rim-flow swimming pool, literally on the edge of the Mara, boasts one of the world’s most extraordinary views.

Experience & Activities

The Masai Mara combines some of the richest Big Five viewing on the planet and is home to lion prides, leopard and elephant parades. In migration season, vast herds of wildebeest stretch as far as the eye can see, and with the diverse eco-systems comes a variety of bird life. Situated on the western border of the game rich Masai Mara National Reserve, the camp is set on a private concession. In addition to the excellent year-round concentration of wildlife, access to the concession allows for bush walks, night drives and bush dining under a starry sky.

This is the land of the Maasai, regal overlords and striking custodians of an ancient culture. Translated into spotted land of the Maasai, interact daily with our staff, many of whom are from local communities. Or visit a traditional village and witness the daily rituals of the Maasai.

Accommodations

Classic Tents

Classic Tents are nestled in a forest near the Saparingo River. Big comfortable beds adorn the space while wooden furniture blends seamlessly with the more classic, safari-style interiors. The Classic Tents have shared use of a two story bar and lounge area featuring expansive windows to celebrate the romance and nostalgia of the Mara.

Fast Facts

Highlights

• Big Five and iconic wildlife encounters

• Track nocturnal wildlife in the dark on game drives

• Guided great migration experience 

• Gain insight into the noble Maasai tribe

• Interpretative bush walks with a guide

• Float above the sweeping plains with birds-eye view in a hot air balloon (add on)

Quick facts

• 40 Tents 

• 24 Hour Power

• WiFi

• Swimming pool

• Interactive kitchen
  
  

Lamu

Area Overview

To visit the mystical island of Lamu is to take a step back in time. There is only one vehicle on the island, otherwise people walk, ride donkeys, or sail on traditional Arab sailboats called Dhows or Ngalawas. The ocean side of the island is fronted by a huge, eight mile long deserted beach, with commanding dunes that shield the coconut and mango plantations and small villages behind. At the heart of the island is the Old Town, where narrow winding paths and traditional Swahili architecture reflect the combined influences of the Omani, Indian, and Portuguese merchants and explorers over a thousand years of spirited trade.

Shela is the small beach community that has developed in walking distance from Old Town and become a favorite refuge for celebrities and European elite who don’t want to be recognised. Everyone is treated equally by locals who have welcomed visitors since the early white hunters took to visiting Lamu after their long early safaris of the 1920s and 30s. Safari-goers enjoy the laid back nature, amazing food, vibrant art scene, Swahili culture, and distinctive characters of Shela Town, said to contain some of Kenya’s most expensive real estate.

The Majlis Resort

Property Overview

The Majlis hotel is a privately owned luxury beach hotel on Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago, off Kenya’s Northern Coast. It is one of the most unique luxury resorts in Kenya. With a superb beachfront location and breathtaking views over the bay and Lamu Island, it offers the perfect setting and the ideal accommodation for barefoot luxury.

The boutique hotel offers 39 exquisite deluxe rooms and suites divided into three beachfront villas. The rooms, all presented in timelessly elegant Lamu Island style, are very spacious, well appointed, and fully air-conditioned. The Majlis restaurant will not fail to impress with a panoramic view of the bay and the finest cuisine.

Additional state-of-the-art facilities include two bars, two swimming pools, and an activity center that coordinates a wide variety of water sport activities.

Experience & Activities

The natural surroundings of Lamu islands are spectacular and offer a variety of activities to suit all tastes. The main activities include deep sea fishing, day trips by dhow or by speed boad, kayaking, kitesurfing, paddle surfing, waterskiing, and windsurfing, in addition to full moon Dhow Cruises.

Accommodations

Superior Room 

The superior room features an en-suite bathroom located on the ground floor with a garden view. 

This is a well appointed and air-conditioned room.

Fast Facts

Highlights

• Breathtaking views over the bay and Lamu Island

• Variety of activities

• Deep-sea fishing

• Reef and river-creek and fishing

• Private dining & room service

• Game drive safari to Lake Kenyatta

• Excursion to Tana River delta 

Quick facts

• 26 air-conditioned rooms

• 2 swimming pools and sun patios

• Fitness center

• Gift Shop

• Internet access

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Property Overview

Contemporary in design and created to delight the senses, this 172-room hotel offers all the modern amenities and comforts a traveler needs. From spacious rooms and signature Four Points beds, to rain showers and 42" LED TVs.

The property has a rooftop pool and a fully-equipped fitness room. There is a variety of dining options which allow guests to sample roasts and grills paired with signature craft beer at the rooftop bar and grill or dine at Marketplace, the all-day dining restaurant serving wholesome and fresh international cuisine. There is also a 24 hour menu for travelers catching flights in the early hours. The lobby bar is ideal for when guests need a quick pick-me-up or a pastry.

Accommodations

Traditional Room

 1 King or 2 Twin/Single Beds. Interconnecting rooms are available.

Highlights

• Located only minutes from Nairobi International Airport

• Part of the Marriott family of hotels

• Pool and fitness room available

Quick facts

• Multiple dining options available, including 24 hour menus

• Wifi available

Costs

Total per person: $4,980USD

Please note that some activities mentioned within the itinerary may incur additional costs unless noted below.

This cost includes:

• All accommodations listed

• All meals, beverages, services and activities listed

• All road transfers listed

• All airfares listed

• All activities and tours listed

AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp Inclusions:

• Laundry

• Three meals daily

• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives

• Activities included: Twice daily game drives / WILDchild programme (excluding goodie bag) / Africa Foundation community programme visit (accompanied by Africa Foundation representative when available)

• SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars (one pair per room to use throughout stay)

• Guides' Journal with illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist

• Area map with illustrated Star Birds checklist

• Emergency medical evacuation insurance

• Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip

This cost does not include:

• Airfares not listed

• Accommodations, meals and beverages not listed

• Travel Visas

• Travel insurance: this is highly recommended

• Tours and activities not listed

• Items of a personal nature such as Spa Treatments, curios, clothing etc.

• Immunizations for travel

• Tips & Gratuities