Under Canvas Safari & Beach Escape

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Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi and drive south to Selenkay Conservation Area (a 3 hour journey of 102 miles), arriving at Porini Camp before lunch. Following afternoon tea, you will be escorted on a walk by Maasai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight

Day 2

Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, we return to Porini Camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight

Day 3

Brief early morning game drive followed by breakfast, then return by road to Nairobi for lunch at the Carnivore restaurant. Transfer to Wilson Airport for flight by light aircraft to the Maasai Mara, where you will be welcomed by Mara Porini Camp staff. Onwards to camp for afternoon game drive in 4x4 vehicle followed by a sundowner overlooking the Mara plains. Dinner and overnight at Mara Porini Camp

Day 4

After an early breakfast, we drive into Maasai Mara Game Reserve, for a full morning of game viewing on the lookout for the Big Five! Following a picnic lunch in the park, we return to Mara Porini Camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals. Return to camp for dinner and overnight

Day 5

Early morning breakfast and a walk with the Maasai Warriors. Transfer mid-morning to the airstrip and flight back to Nairobi, arriving at 12.15pm. Met on arrival & transfer to Nairobi Airport for flight to Mombasa. On arrival, you will be met and transfer by road to Galu Beach Retreat where you will stay for the next 3 nights

Day 6

Galu Beach Retreat

Day 7

Galu Beach Retreat

Day 8

Today you will be collected and transfered to Sable Valley Tree House for 1 night of pure romance. Roll your four poster bed out onto your private deck to watch the stars stretch and enjoy private butler service.

Day 9

After breakfast transfer back to Galu Beach Retreat. Enjoy sunset cruises into the Mangroves, days on the pristine sandbank or simply relax with a cocktail

Day 10

Galu Beach Retreat

Day 11

Galu Beach Retreat

Day 12

Your final day and transfer to Mombasa Airport for your flight back home