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Elsa's Footsteps
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
Elsa's Kopje - A luxurious oasis in the stunning Meru National Park, home to Elsa the lioness made famous by George and Joy Adamson. 9 'Makuti' (thatched) stone cottages blend into the hillside, each with its own bath/shower, toilet ensuite and private verandah with a unique view. This park is renowned for its Elephant herds and fantastic flora and scenery. The family suite offers 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a spacious shared sitting room and mezzanine level with a bed and an open deck looking out over the plains to the Nyambeni Hills
Departure: Daily.
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights.
Accommodation: Safari lodges.
Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 8.
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.
Rates: On Request as this is a sample itinerary only
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DAY 1: MACUSHLA HOUSE, NAIROBI
» Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Macushla (Gaellic for 'My Beloved') appreciated for it's eclectic collection of artifacts from all over the world and serene atmosphere
» The house has six bedrooms and two lounges with open log fires, a swimming pool and spacious verandahs
» Many places of interest are within short driving distances including Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre etc
DAYS 2,3,4: ELSA'S KOPJE, MERU NATIONAL PARK
» You will be collected at 06:30 from Macushla and transferred to Wilson Airport to catch the 07:45 am Air Kenya scheduled flight to Meru National Park
» On arrival at 08:45 am, you will be met by a driver-guide and taken to the lodge
» Elsa's Kopje has 8 en-suite elegant open-plan 'rooms-with-a-view', uniquely designed incorporating natural features of the rocky hillside
» There is an open bar, sitting and dining room with an infinity pool overlooking the plains, perfect for siestas
» Activities include day & night game drives, guided walks, bush meals, sundowners, river excursions, fishing and massage
» This untamed wilderness is renowned for its Elephant herds, rare northern endemic species with fantastic flora and changing terrain
» We can also search for big cats and the elusive Rhino's in the nearby sanctuary
» Elsa's Kopje
DAYS 5,6: LARSENS, SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
» Depart from Meru National Park on the Air Kenya scheduled flight at 08:45
» On arrival at Samburu airstrip your driver/guide will meet you and transfer you to camp
» Larsens leads you on a silk-lined safari through northern Kenya's savagely beautiful Samburu National Reserve into a world of bubbly breakfasts on the riverbank and sundowners overlooking the savannah
» The untamed landscape epitomizes the East African wild - a breathtaking horizon soaring far away into the distance, lofty mountains, plunging escarpments and the Ewaso Nyiro River that ensures a year round profusion of wildlife
DAYS 7,8,9: ELEPHANT PEPPER CAMP, MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
» After a transfer to the airstrip to catch the 09:15 Air Kenya flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve
» Your driver / guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp with game viewing en route
» This camp is in Koyaki Community Ranch on the border of the Masai Mara Game Reserve
» All en suite tents, we bring you back to nature, no generator, no traffic, no permanent structures, just the sights and sounds of the bush with all the luxuries you need
» Activities include day & night game drives, bush walks, bush meals, sundowners and cultural visitors
» Relax and soak up the surroundings in the world's most spectacular wildlife region
» Elephant Pepper Camp
DAY 10: END OF SAFARI
» After a last game drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, catch the 11:00 Air Kenya flight back to Nairobi
» A driver will transfer you to your Nairobi hotel or to the international airport for your journey home
The above Elsa's Footsteps rates are inclusive of: -
» Bed & Breakfast at Macushla House
» Full board at all other properties
» Soft drinks, beer, house wine & non- luxury spirits
» Game drives in 4x4 vehicles
» Guided bush walks at EPC
» Scheduled flights as per itinerary
» Park entrance fees
» Airstrip transfers
» Nairobi transfers
» Limited laundry at EK & EPC
» Membership to Flying Doctors Society
Excludes
» Any items of personal nature
» Drinks at Macushla House
» Champagne, luxury spirits and special wines at EPC & EK
» Laundry at Macushla House
» Any activities not included in the itinerary
» Gratuities to camp staff
» Any statutory increase beyond our control
» International flights and visa fees
» Booking Conditions
Please Note
» Kenya Wildlife Service charge a supplement of US$ 15.00 per person for each night game drive and game walk whilst staying at Elsa's Kopje
» Baggage restriction of 15kgs per person is applicable on all small aircrafts, preferably in soft bags
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