Romance in the Wild, crested at the Beach

Trip Adventure Details

Overview

Love stories borne in Kenya have bee told on reel as was the great romance between Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in 1985’s Oscar-winning Out of Africa continues to inspire travellers to kindle their own passion in the heart of the continent! With notions of flying across the rolling hills in a yellow biplane or finding secluded and romantic spots above the endless plains of the Maasai Mara, romantic travellers find in Kenya the dream destination for recreating these iconic moments along with making new and unique memories together to treasure. Even if a visit to Sanctuary Olonana, perched up at the same escarpment that Meryl and Robert sat is not included in this romance programme, that doesn't mean we cant do it. In fact, our specialization is tailor-made. Just tell us what you want and we work it out.

In summary, Kenya is the perfect destination for the classic romantics who love adventures and, more so, adventures shared. The variety is what is enriching, be it a social evening, a quiet private dinner or picnic lunch on the hood of your safari vehicle or up the kopje, a fun and activity-filled start, or a lazy lie-in and spa treatment. The flexibility in the camps and the range of what guests can do means that each day brings the perfect day for every couple. 

In these pages, we shall offer a number of choices for the romance, honeymoon, wedding, anniversary safari theme with a collection of &Beyond properties

Itinerary - Classic Kenya Romance Holiday

Experience the romance of a combined African safari and beach adventure, enveloped in the breathtaking beauty of the bush and beach on this 10-day itinerary through Kenya. Your journey will be marked by rich cultural elements, and the unrivalled hospitality that is a signature of any visit to Kenya.

Discover Nairobi’s wildlife sanctuaries, and historical landmarks in Nairobi; witness the boundless plains and rugged outcrops of East Africa’s world-famous Masai Mara reserve; explore the landscapes and wildlife of the Chyulu Hills, dominated by some of Africa’s last big-tusker elephants, and shadowed by ever-present views of towering Mt Kilimanjaro; lose yourself in a cocoon of beach beauty as you relax in your private villa on the Kenyan Coast.

From riveting game drives, to fascinating walking safaris; the thrill of large lion prides, to the romance of a candlelit dinner; the feeling of the breeze through your hair as you revel in a horseback riding adventure, to the serenity of an African sunset, this itinerary has it all. Raise a toast to these extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and people, before snuggling down in your bed under the stars, lulled to sleep by the rustles, patters, and calls of wild Africa.

Experience highlights of Kenyan wildlife, history and culture, which are all showcased in this diverse itinerary Witness a parade of wild landscapes, from the open plains of the Masai Mara to Chyulu Hills’ woodlands and expansive views of Mt Kilimanjaro Sink into the bliss of your own private villa, set against the beauty of Kenya’s Diani beaches, complete with butler and daily massages

At a glance - 9 nights / 10 Days - 2 Guests

Day 1 Meet and Greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall, where you will be welcomed by a member from our safari team. You will be collected from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and driven in a comfortable vehicle to Hemingsways Nairobi.

Spend your 1 night stay at Hemingways Nairobi in a Deluxe Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast, butler valet services, Wi-Fi, mineral water, fruits and flowers in the room, satellite television, complimentary local newspaper, complimentary use of gym, sauna, steam and outdoor pool.

Hemingways Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya

Hemingways Nairobi is a mere 40 min from Nairobi’s international airport, comfortably spread across rolling grounds in the famed suburb of Karen. Airy and spacious, this 45-room boutique hotel is beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light. Its bedrooms each have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills.

Guests are treated to the services of a discreet, highly trained butler whose role is to ensure a hassle-free stay. Dining is a highlight designed by Michelin-starred chef Barry Tonks. Those seeking action can have a wide array of activities booked on their behalf, from visits to a few Nairobi highlights to a game- viewing excursion. Guests seeking to unwind can make use of the indulgent spa facilities or simply enjoy the sense of blissful seclusion, luxury on the edge of wilderness.

Overnight at Hemingways Nairobi

Day 2 Transfer from Hemingsways Nairobi to Wilson Airport

You will be collected from Hemingsways Nairobi and driven to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled charter flight from Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip .

The quintessential Masai Mara safari delivers many attractions and is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game as well as the two million animals that make up the Great Migration.

Reawaken your soul during your 2 night stay at safari Bateleur Camp in a spacious Tent with indoor and outdoor showers, a bathtub and a private deck. Your stay includes accommodation, all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, scheduled safari activities, return Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers and laundry.

Included activities:

  • Game Drives
  • Guided Walks

safari Bateleur Camp
Masai Mara, Kenya

Situated below the location where Out of Africa’s famous final scene was filmed, this romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambience of Kenyan safaris of the 20’s and 30’s. safari Bateleur Camp, the epitome of tented luxury, comprises of two intimate camps of nine tented suites each, set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara. The tented suites have a classic elegance with polished wooden floors and ensuite bathrooms. Each tent has its own deck overlooking the vast game-filled plains of the Masai Mara, and a personal butler will ensure every need is catered for.

Beautiful antiques adorn the comfortable sitting and indoor/outdoor dining areas, transporting guests to the heyday of classic safaris. The Camps also feature deep refreshing lap pools. Delicious Pan African meals are served in memorable settings under the stars, followed by fireside port and cigars.

Try This @ safari BATELEUR CAMP

  • Leave the front flaps of your tent open one evening before you go to bed, so that you can fully appreciate the breathtaking sunrise the next morning.
  • For a sinfully delicious tipple, ask your butler to show you how to make a Dawa cocktail — it’s heaven in a glass!
  • Treat yourself to a soothing massage on the lush banks of the Mara River. Definitely a spa experience you’ll never forgetp

Day 3 Included activities Game Drives (Included), Guided Walks (Included)

Overnight at safari Bateleur Camp

Day 4 - 6 Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya

Depart for your scheduled charter flight from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip to Tsavo West Airstrip where you will be transferred to Ol Donyo Lodge.

Tsavo is nearly 22,000km2, being the largest national park in Kenya and one of the largest in the world. The park was split into two due to the railway going from Mombasa to the interior of Kenya. Relish in your 3 night stay at ol Donyo Lodge in a Deluxe Pool Suite with en-suite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, scheduled activities (including horseback riding), Big Life conservation fees, daily laundry, return Chyulu airstrip road transfers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, all top-shelf spirits, wines and champagnes.

Included activities:

  • Game Drives (Day and Night)
  • Horse Riding
  • Guided Walks/Hiking

Ol Donyo Lodge
Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya

The captivating Ol Donyo lodge is tucked away in the cool shadow of the Chyulu Hills, in one of Kenya’s most prized safari destinations — the Amboseli region. The lodge boasts spacious guest suites with their own private sitting rooms and swimming pools. All the suites features sundowner areas, as well as rooftop “star beds”, allowing the more adventurous to sleep under the glittering night sky.

Guests can dine on tantalising meals, accompanied by an extensive wine list. They also have the opportunity to indulge in a bush picnic or dinner. After a rewarding day of game viewing, sundowners can be savoured in the inviting swimming pool. Adventures include twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks, exhilarating horseback safaris (with mounts suitable for both novice and experienced riders), Maasai village visits, fly- camping, day trips to the Amboseli National Park (at an extra cost) and mountain biking.

The ups of Ol Donyo

  • Be adventurous and spend an evening under a sparkling sky in your super-comfy bed.
  • Sip on your favourite sundowner and watch as the resident elephants slake their thirst at a nearby waterhole — be sure to take your camera along, as the sun setting behind the majestic peak of Mt Kilimanjaro is awe-inspiring!
  • Share a romantic dinner on the rooftop of your suite, beneath a canopy of twinkling stars.
  • Included activities Game Drives (Day and Night), Horse Riding. Overnight at Ol Donyo Lodge

 

Day 7 - 9 Alfajiri Garden Villa, Diani Beach, Kenya

Depart for your scheduled charter flight from Tsavo West Airstrip to Ukunda Airstrip where you will transferred to Alfajiri Villas.

Protected by an offshore barrier coral reef, Kenya's south coast is famous for beautiful and safe beaches, as well as spectacular diving, fishing and surfing.

Enjoy the break during your 3 night stay at Alfajiri Villas in the Garden Villa with en-suite bathrooms. Your stay includes all meals, soft drink, beer, wine and spirit, nannies service, personal butler at your disposal, laundry, WI-FI, guest library and games, airstrip transfers, use of Golf clubs, use of snorkeling equipment. Activities included: Ngalawa (local African boats) at disposal for excursions to coral reef for snorkelling, one daily massage per adult and teenager, chauffeured transport within Diani Beach area, marine Education Center visits, sundowner, visits to community projects / orphanage and gym at a nearby property.

Included activities:

  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • One daily massage
  • Marine Education Center visits

Alfajiri Garden Villa
Diani Beach, Kenya

Considered by many as the finest villas on the East African Coast, Alfajiri Villas overlook the Indian Ocean, their elevated positions ensuring privacy and stunning views. Alfajiri's three magnificent African-style villas has its own personality and unique design and private pool, but all three offer the same award winning service. At Alfajiri the concept is as you please! Private dining is a la carte, served al fresco or in your villa - your choice, as too is the cuisine - local, natural, organic, daily fresh seafood and fish and even homemade pastas. Just tell your personal chef what suits your taste.

Alfajiri boasts a range of activities; golf at a nearby 18 hole Golf course, Kite surfing, snorkeling, diving, safaris - even docile whale sharks in the ocean and the elephants in the hills are there for the asking. A vehicle is available for trips within Diani beach. For those with children, a selection of toys and friendly nannies on duty 24 hours ensures that the little ones are taken care of. No matter which villa you choose they all have one thing in common, total seclusion in the very best of Kenyan natural luxury.

The Ups of Alfajiri Garden Villa

  • Ask your personal butler for your favourite sundowner and unwind in your breathtaking rim flow swimming pool that is elevated to look as if it merges with the ocean.
  • Grab your kikoy, suntan lotion and glasses, and head to the beach to soak up the warm Kenyan sun — ask your hosts to pack you one of their delightful picnic baskets and enjoy a five mile walk in each direction along the beach
  • Long lazy lunches and dinners in this tranquil setting with the wow factor of your impressive villa’s and award winning service and food

Departure Diani Beach, Kenya

Day 10

Depart on your scheduled charter flight from Ukunda Airstrip to Wilson Airstrip in time for your road transfer from Wilson Airstrip to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Safari Synopsis

Flights

  1. Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip Kichwa Tembo Airstrip to Tsavo West Airstrip Tsavo West Airstrip to Ukunda Airstrip
  2. Ukunda Airstrip to Wilson Airstrip

Transfers

  1. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hemingsways Nairobi
  2. Hemingsways Nairobi to Wilson Airport
  3. Wilson Airstrip to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

 Accommodation

Nairobi: Hemingways Nairobi 1x Deluxe Suite BB (Double)

Breakfast; Tea and Coffee Only

Masai Mara: safari Bateleur Camp 1x Luxury Tent FI (Double)

All inclusive - All local alcholic brands (excl. Spirits)

Chyulu Hills National Park: Ol Donyo Lodge 1x Deluxe Pool Suite FI (Double)

All inclusive - All local alcholic brands (excl. Spirits)

Diani Beach: Alfajiri Garden Villa 1x Garden Villa FI (Double)

All inclusive - All local alcholic brands (excl. Spirits)

What’s included:
  • Meet and Greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary above
  • All scheduled charter flights and road transfers as per itinerary
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Notes:

  1. Price is fully guaranteed and insured as per the provisions in this itinerary once full payment is received. No changes will be made whatsoever. We do NOT believe in hidden fees and costs!
  2. Accommodation in the itinerary is only guaranteed once payment for reservation in received and booking vouchers sent to confirm availability and booking
  3. Some flights between Airstrips may be subjected to minimum 4 guests during low seasons. Your Travel Specialist will confirm flight availability before payment
  4. Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request

Validity periods are as specified above - should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we:

  • Reserve the right to re-quote
  • The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning (and before the payment for this safari holiday is receved by us) if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, ROE, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote, then, a revision to the invoice may take place

Price Guide 

Prices for a holiday are determined by:-

  • Cost of accommodation facility desired
  • Type of vehicle to use of safari (a safari minivan or a 4x4 jeep/cruiser)
  • Travel season i.e. mid (Jan-Mar, June, Nov-Dec 15), low (April & May) or peak season (July to October)
  • Festive season (Easter holidays and Dec 16 to January 3)
  • No of persons in a travel party. Some costs are shared. Single travellers pay a single supplement way close to the price of two
  • Room sharing options. Triples where applicable are cheaper.

Season Rates in USD (Per Person Sharing Basis)

What is Included:

  • Accommodation and meal plan as stated in the itinerary
  • Park fees and game drives
  • All domestic flights and airstrip transfers where applicable
  • Exclusive 4x4 transport (Safari Landcruiser) includes fuel
  • Services of a professional guide knowledgeable in flora and fauna
  • 1 litre of bottled drinking water per day
  • Retun Airport Transfers
  • Emergency air rescue

What is Excluded:

  • Extra meals, drinks or snacks except what is served
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Anything else not exclusively mentioned as included especially optional activities at the appointed destinations
  • Tips and gratuities to staff
  • International flights and visas

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