Day notes
Arrival ( own account) into Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you will be met by a representative airside who will be holding a board with your name on it and who will assist you with immigration, baggage collection and customs procedures after which you will be escorted to your waiting private transfer vehicle and driver. (NOTE: VISA in advance online or on arrival US$ 50 per person on cash , Must be Series 2006 or later USD bills . IMPORTANT - If continuing to Seychelles for beach ending then you will also all need Yellow Fever Vaccinations to enter Seychelles after safari in Kenya ).
Private transfer by road to Giraffe Manor, a journey of approximately 45 minutes, where you will stay overnight on a full board basis in studio apartments.
Overnight Giraffe Manor
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] to Giraffe Manor
Transfer
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
Giraffe Manor
Check-in to Giraffe Manor
Included:
- Breakfast, Dinner ( time permitting)
- Drinks on the House (soft drinks, bottled water, tea and coffee, house wine, beer, selected cocktails and non-premium spirits)
- Complimentary transport covering the local area (Karen & Langata)
- Laundry
- Giraffe Manor is a private home with guests especially invited. Check out is at 10.00 and guests are expected to leave the property by then. There is no reception or other area where guests can wait after 10.00, as the family use this time to enjoy their home before check in which starts at 14.00
Day notes
Unique breakfast with the Giraffes
Transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your private charter flight departing approx 40mins - 60mins depending on aircraft type
Arrival at Cottars Airstrip and met by ranger and private 4x4 vehicle for short transfer to Cottars Bush Villa to check in and freshen up in time for lunch
Afternoon activities on safari in 2 x open 4x4 private vehicles
3 nights Cottars Private Bush Villa fully inclusive basis https://cottars.com/bush-villa/
Check-out from Giraffe Manor
Transfer from Giraffe Manor to Wilson Airport [WIL]
Transfer
Giraffe Manor
Wilson Airport [WIL]
Charter Flight from Wilson Airport [WIL] to Cottar's 1920s Camp
Kingair 200 / Cessna C208
Charter Flight
Private
Wilson Airport [WIL]
Cottar's 1920s Camp
Private charter (included)
Check-in to Cottar's 1920s Camp
Included:
- Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp – 1 Bush Villa ( 5 bedrooms)
- Full board accommodation, water, tea & coffee.
- Local Drinks - soft drinks, house wines, beers, & select spirits.
- Safari activities, including private vehicle night game drives & bush walks/runs.
- Cottar’s Warrior School
- Kids entertainment program.
- Cottar’s private airstrip & Keekorok airstrip transfers.
- Transfers to cultural visits.
- Laundry.
- Scheduled flight Nairobi Wilson - Keekorok Aistrip Masai Mara
Excluded:
- Spa treatments
- Gratuities
- Any additional activities not included
- Premium brand drinks, i.e champagnes.
Day notes
Enjoying safari activities and other services at Cottars 1920's Camp staying in your own Bush Villa
Overnights Cottars Private Bush Villa fully inclusive basis
Included:
- Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp – 1 Bush Villa ( 5 bedrooms)
- Full board accommodation, water, tea & coffee.
- Local Drinks - soft drinks, house wines, beers, & select spirits.
- Safari activities, including private vehicle night game drives & bush walks/runs.
- Cottar’s Warrior School
- Kids entertainment program.
- Transfers to cultural visits.
- Laundry.
Excluded:
- Spa treatments
- Gratuities
- Any additional activities not included
- Premium brand drinks, i.e champagnes.
Day notes
Breakfast at Cottars Camp after final morning safaris activity.
Departure with private aircraft Cessna Caravan C208 or Kingair 200 aircraft to Borana Airstrip ( for Arijiju Lodge) +_1hrs 10 mins flight
( Luggage allowance: soft style luggage not hard cases as luggage needs to fit in to the luggage hold and soft style bags are the only way to ensure luggage can fit correctly)
\Arrival at Borana Airstrip Met at airstrip by private 4x4 vehicle for short transfer to Arijiju Retreat.
3 overnights Arijiju Retreat on private basis on fully inclusive basis.
Check-out from Cottar's 1920s Camp
Charter Flight from Cottar's 1920s Camp to Borana Airport
Kingair 200 / Cessna C208
Charter Flight
Private
Cottar's 1920s Camp
10:00
Borana Airport
11:10
Private charter (included)
Transfer from Borana Airport to Arijiju Retreat
Arijiju Retreat
Transfer
Private vehicle
Borana Airport
Arijiju Retreat
Check-in to Arijiju Retreat
Included:
- All meals, whether served at home or in the bush.
- All beverages, including quality house wines, spirits and liqueurs.
- Borana or Lewa airstrip transfers.
- Laundry.
- Babysitting facilities for children.
- Game drives and wilderness walks.
- Mountain biking with experienced guides.
- Bush running with experienced guides.
- Use of tennis and squash courts, gym, yoga deck, hammam, and spa.
- Wifi, Sonos multi room music system, Apple TV, and movies in the home cinema.
- 5 hours per day of spa and beauty treatments with expert therapist.
- All local taxes. $150 per adult per night and $75 per child per night conservation fee for Borana Reserve. 100% of the conservancy fee goes towards supporting local education, community and wildlife conservation projects.
Excluded:
- Premier cellar wines, champagnes and spirits.
- All outsourced activities including horseback safaris, helicopter excursions and fly-camping.
- Staff gratuities.
- Extra activities suggested i.e Helicopter trips, Quad bikes/ ATV activities
Day notes
Enjoying activities and services at Arijiju.
Possibly consider optional helicopter trips from the lodge as exploring Northern Kenya is perfect with helicopter(s).
Overnights Arijiju Retreat on private basis
Included:
- All meals, whether served at home or in the bush.
- All beverages, including quality house wines, spirits and liqueurs.
- Borana or Lewa airstrip transfers.
- Laundry.
- Babysitting facilities for children.
- Game drives and wilderness walks.
- Mountain biking with experienced guides.
- Bush running with experienced guides.
- Use of tennis and squash courts, gym, yoga deck, hammam, and spa.
- Wifi, Sonos multi room music system, Apple TV, and movies in the home cinema.
- 5 hours per day of spa and beauty treatments with expert therapist.
- All local taxes. $115 per adult per night and $58 per child per night conservation fee for Borana Reserve. 100% of the conservancy fee goes towards supporting local education, community and wildlife conservation projects.
Excluded:
- Premier cellar wines, champagnes and spirits.
- All outsourced activities including horseback safaris, helicopter excursions and fly-camping.
- Staff gratuities.
- Extra activities suggested i.e Helicopter trips, Quad bikes/ ATV activities
Day notes
Breakfast and check out.
Private road transfer back to Borana Airstrip at time advised locally
Collection by private aircraft Cessna C208 or Kingair 200 aircraft for flight +_40mins back to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight TBA - We have arranged VIP assistance for check in.
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Check-out from Arijiju Retreat
Transfer from Arijiju Retreat to Borana Airport
Arijiju Retreat
Transfer
Private vehicle
Arijiju Retreat
Borana Airport
Charter Flight from Borana Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
Kingair 200 / Cessna C208
Charter Flight
Private
Borana Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
Private charter (included)
Included:
Private charter Borana ( Arijiju ) to Nairobi Wilson
Excluded:
- Optional entrances as suggestions
- Dinner
