Maldives|Holidays in The Maldives
Kenya and The Maldives
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Fast Facts
Travelling to:
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Nakuru and North Malé Atoll
duration:
13 Nights
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This is a short but extremely rewarding safari as it allows visitors to gain a first-hand experience of the Great Rift Valley and the vast game-rich plains of the Masai Mara.
The Rift Valley lakes are famous for their abundance of flamingos and other waterfowl, while Masai Mara is home to the country’s greatest concentration of wildlife. Before heading to the Maldives to relax on the beach.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1 -Travelling
Take a flight to Nairobi via Dubai.
Day 2 – Nairobi
On arrival into Nairobi you will be met and transferred by road to your hotel in Nairobi.
Day 3 - Masai Mara
Clients to make own way to Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi by 0700hrs for the safari briefing. Travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 4 - Masai Mara
Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid- morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari at a supplementary cost). Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
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Day 5 – Lake Nakuru
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday. Once in the park, view game en-route to the lodge. Following lunch and siesta, depart on an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingos. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 6 – overnight travel
Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride. Leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi arriving late morning. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the Hilton Garden Hotel near the airport where they will have use of a day room before their flight to Dubai.
Day 7 – 13 – The Maldives
On arrival into Male, you will take a sea plane to your hotel.
Day 14 – Travelling to the UK
An early sea plane from your hotel to Male Airport for your flights home to the UK.