The Honeymoon Safari with Cottar’s Safari Service If it is the perfect honeymoon or romantic getaway that you are after then this is the Safari for you! Travel towards the Chyulu Hills, South Eastern Kenya where Hemingway’s “Green Hills of Africa” melt into the sun burnt plains that surround Kilimanjaro like a golden skirt, then head westward and revel in the rustic canvas chic of the Masai Mara and the huge herds of animals that roam the endless Mara plains, if it is a wildlife fix you are in for - this is where you will get it! Enjoy the ultimate “Out of Africa” experiences at Cottar’s 1920’s Camp. Then to the stunning views of Loisaba under the famous star beds of northern Laikipia.
GIRAFFE MANOR - Karen District, Nairobi - 1 night Giraffe Manor is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest and is only 20 kilometres from Nairobi city centre. Built in the 1930s, this luxury boutique hotel has maintained all the charm of the era and is now famous for its resident herd of Rothschild Giraffe. Giraffe Manor offers you an unparalleled experience of the giraffes, with them vying for your attention at the breakfast table, the front door and even your bedroom window. Giraffe Manor is also home to many characters including warthogs, bushbuck, dik dik and more than 180 species of birds and has a striking view of the Ngong hills. Giraffe Manor has preserved the original habitat intact for the giraffes and a variety of birds and animals including warthogs, hyenas and sometimes a leopard. On the nature trail, you will get a chance to discover different bird species, as you take a stroll through the expansive and varied flora.
OL DONYO – Chyulu Hills - 3 nights Fly by private charter straight to Ol Donyo Lodge. Ol Donyo Lodge is situated on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills, with exclusive access to a quarter of a million acres of one of the few remaining wilderness areas of East Africa. The open plains, rolling Chyulu Hills and snow capped peak of Kilimanjaro invoke images of Africa as it was in the earlier part of the last century; wildlife and Maasai herdsman living as nature determined they should in this unspoilt corner of Kenya. Ol Donyo in Maasai means “The Spotted Hills”, and is the name given by the Maasai to the Chyulu Range which runs between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks. There is a range of activities available – from cultural visits, good quality wildlife viewing and tracking, horseback riding and mountain biking – Ol Donyo Lodge is a holistic experience. COTTARS 1920’S CAMP - Cottars Concession, Masai Mara Area - 4 nights After breakfast you will fly out to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara. The Mara holds the greatest and most diverse concentration of wildlife remaining in Africa today. It is home to the Masai people and to small clans of Ndorobo, the traditional hunter-gatherers of East Africa. Cottar’s 1920’s Camp in the Maasai Mara returns to the original spirit and essence of ‘safari,’ reminiscent of a golden era - an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance, in a timelessly unspoiled setting with panoramic views and boundless game. Each day in the Mara will be dramatically different to the next. Swathed in dreamy white canvas and nestled amidst forested hills, Cottar’s 1920’s Camp captures the very essence of romance and mysticism of Africa.
LOISABA WILDERNESS - Laikipia - 3 nights Take a private charter from the Mara to Laikipia. Loisaba Wilderness is outstandingly beautiful, its abundant wildlife is truly wild and its accommodation is comfortable beyond measure. Whether sleeping under the undisturbed African night sky on our unique Star Beds, rafting down the majestic Ewaso Nyiro and Ng’are Narok Rivers, or watching the big five stroll past on a game drives, a visit to Loisaba will revive your mind, rejuvenate your body and revitalize your soul. Loisaba is made for adventure: guests enjoy complete freedom to choose how they spend their time so the only barrier is your own imagination. Trek through the bush with camels, mountain bike down the escarpment, raft, horseback-ride or drive through the wild canyons of the two great rivers that span the vast property. Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to try a night under the unspoilt Kenyan stars on one of Loisaba’s Star Beds or a revitalizing treatment at the renowned Loisaba Spa. Your dream luxury getaway retreat awaits you in Kenya at Loisaba. Situated in the very heartland of the nomadic Samburu and Laikipiak Maasai people, Loisaba also offers a rare insight into cultures, traditions and a way of life that has stood the test of time.
DEPARTURE DAY – NAIROBI After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will board a chartered flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Enjoy a day of last minute shopping, sightseeing, and relaxing! After dinner, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to check in for your overnight flight back home.
THAT IS WHAT WE CALL AFRICA.
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