Kenya's Masai Mara Safari & Lamu Beach

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On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, make your way through customs and out through arrivals, where a driver will wait to greet you. and take you on a quick drive to the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Hotel. The best part? There's no long commute, so you'll be checked into your room and ready to enjoy a relaxing hot shower in no time.

It’s then up to you how to spend the rest of the day, depending on your time of arrival. If you feel you’d be up to heading out to explore, you can spend the afternoon visiting a few attractions in Nairobi such as the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and perhaps the bead market. If you aren’t in the mood to tour, kick back and relax at camp. Make use of the cosy lounge, take a refreshing dip in the pool and relax with a book on  pool loungers as you recoup from the long flight in. Perhaps pop out on a game drive in the park to get a small taste of the safari experience coming up.

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After breakfast at Four Points, a driver will meet you at reception for your road transfer to Wilson Airport, where you will board your flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival at Ol Kiombo Airstrip, a guide from Rekero Camp will be on hand to meet you. A short drive brings you to Rekero Camp, where you will spend the next three nights. Upon your arrival at the camp, take a moment to relax and settle into your tent and take in the surroundings. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on the lodge deck with views of the Talek River.

Set within the Masai Mara Game Reserve on the Talek River, Rekero's position is ideal to spot the wildlife, such as wildebeest and zebra, as they migrate on their annual journey through the Mara. The camp has been known to be surrounded by wildebeest, and with three regular river crossing points in the area, this is where you'll be experiencing the big-ticket bucket list Great Migration, and possibly river crossings (in season). Along with the herds of wildebeest and zebra, the herds attract thrilling predator action in the area, their presence adding a good dose of excitement to your daily game drives.

After lunch, spend some time enjoying the lodge facilities and take a moment to enjoy the ambiance at camp. A spread of tea, coffee and delectable pastries preludes the afternoon activities. Set out on the afternoon game drive to explore the Mara plains and experience the action of the migration herds up close when the herds are in the area. As golden hour approaches, your guide will find a scenic spot for sundowners before heading back to camp. Arrive back at the lodge to a roaring campfire where you can gather around before a delicious dinner under the stars.

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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast ahead of your transfer to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The drive allows time for game viewing along the way, and you should arrive at Naboisho Camp in the late morning. Situated in a private conservancy east of Kenya’s Masai Mara, Naboisho Camp is a stylishly authentic and intimate safari camp that was first established as a community initiative to preserve wildlife while supporting local communities. Soak in the views and settle into your spacious tent before enjoying lunch on the grass in front of the lodge lounge.

After lunch, there will be time for you to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, relax on  sun loungers with a good book or head to the deck with a pair of binoculars as you keep an eye out for passing wildlife. By now you'll have settled into the safari routing and mid-afternoon will see you ready for your afternoon tea and craving the next game drive. As you're now based within a conservancy, the afternoon game drive can be extended into the evening after sunset to experience nocturnal wildlife activity, a full sky of stars and the fresh aromatic air as your guide uses a spotlight to track.

While morning game drives are still an option at Naboisho, there is also opportunity to use the cooler morning hours to head out on a guided walking safari. Being out in the bush on foot is a different experience from a game drive and allows you to experience the environment from a more intimate perspective. Other than safari activities, you can take an excursion to a local village to meet some members of the community.

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After a final morning in the Mara, enjoy breakfast overlooking the vast plains before your transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. From there, you’ll be driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to check in for your onward flight to Lamu. This idyllic island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, is a blend of rich history, Swahili culture, and pristine coastal beauty. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred through the charming streets to your home for the next three nights, Peponi Hotel.

Settle into your room before heading to the restaurant for a light meal, soaking in views of the sparkling ocean and traditional dhows gliding by—one of which you can board later for a serene sunset sail. Spend the next two days unwinding on the beach, lounging under the sun, or exploring the island's hidden gems.

For those seeking adventure, Lamu offers an array of activities, from diving and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters to fishing and water skiing. Birdwatching in the nearby mangrove forests and tidal sand flats provides a chance to spot a variety of coastal and migratory species.

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Take in the fresh morning views and sea breeze at Pepino and savour a last breakfast before making your way to the airport with your driver. Board your flight back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from where you’ll emback on your journey home or onward.