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8 DAY SAFARI VISITING NAIROBI, MASAI MARA, AMBOSELI AND SAMBURU.

For the very first time ever, The Samburu Project is proud to offer an exclusive 8-night luxury safari for two to Kenya! Travel with us to some of our favorite destinations, including one night in Nairobi, three nights in Masai Mara, two nights in Amboseli, and two nights in Samburu. This signature package includes a special private tour of Samburu led by TSP’s Project Manager and Silver-Level Safari Guide and naturalist, Eric Lekolii. Between game drives in Samburu National Park, you and your guest will also get the rare and unique opportunity to visit a few of TSP’s flourishing well communities. This once-in-a-lifetime package for two includes:

• 1 night at Fairmont’s The Norfolk Hotel, a five-star property in Nairobi

• 3 nights at the luxurious House in the Wild in the Masa Mara (meals, game viewing, private driver and guide)

• 2 nights at the award-winning Satao Elerai Camp in Amboseli (meals, game viewing and drives)

• 2 nights at the 5-star Sasaab Lodge in Samburu (meals, game viewing, private driver/guide)

• Private tour of Samburu (including TSP well communities and game drives through Samburu National Park) with TSP’s Eric Lekolli

• Meet and Greet upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport and transfer to Fairmont The Norfolk

• All airport transfers while in Kenya courtesy of Travel Affairs and The Samburu Project

• All in-country flights courtesy of AirKenya

NAIROBI: FAIRMONT THE NORFOLK (1 NIGHT) A beloved landmark dating back to 1904, Fairmont The Norfolk has played a pivotal role in Kenya’s historical legacy notably as the town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew around the property. A hidden gem with alluring old-world charm and elegant contemporary design, Fairmont The Norfolk offers guests a sophisticated retreat in the city with easy access to key business districts of Gigiri, Westlands and Upperhill in addition to leisure hubs and the bourgeoning Nairobi art scene. The hotel boasts rooms set around tranquil tropical gardens, a heated outdoor swimming pool and a health club with a fitness centre and indulgent spa facilities. The rooms combine classic elegance and modern design with discreet technology. Many rooms offer breathtaking elevated views of the landscaped courtyard. Two guests will enjoy a one-night stay at Fairmont the Norfolk upon arrival in Nairobi.

MASA MARA: HOUSE IN THE WILD (3 NIGHTS) House in the Wild is an exclusive boutique lodge tucked away on a 1,000 acre private estate, Naretoi, on the edge of the Maasai Mara. It sits on the banks of the Mara River and is surrounded by game within the Enonkishu Conservancy. It features a casual and laid back atmosphere where guests can get away from the beaten track and experience the ultimate safari alongside a meaningful life changing journey, learning about the inspiring stories of how communities build their livelihoods in harmony with the wildlife of the Enonkishu Conservancy. Two guests will enjoy accommodations for three nights at House in the Wild with full board, private safari guide/driver and vehicle for two for the duration of their stay. Dates are subject to availability and park fees are additional.

AMBOSELI: SATAO ELERAI CAMP (2 NIGHTS) Satao Elerai Camp is located in a quiet, unspoiled 5,000 acre private conservation area near Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt, Kilimanjaro. The camp looks down onto the Amboseli National Park in one direction and up to Mt Kilimanjaro in the other, giving guests the best location of any camp in Amboseli. The rooms at Satao Elerai Camp were built and designed in complete luxury. Large sliding doors open out onto own private verandahs overlooking the plains below and Amboseli National Park. Each room has its own bathroom with a view, designed using natural rock and acacia wood. Satao Elerai Camp is that located on its own private conservation area offering guests the chance to view wildlife in its exclusive surroundings. In addition, guests will also enjoy spectacular bush sundowners, night game drives, and game walks on the conservancy. Two guests will enjoy 2 nights full board accommodation, all meals and selected drinks (including water, soft drinks and beers) shared and scheduled game drives, guided walking safari, sundowners, one bush sundowner, visit to Elerai authentic cultural village, and transfers to and from designated airstrips. Dates are subject to availability and park fees are additional.

SAMBURU: SASAAB LODGE (2 NIGHTS) Sasaab Lodge is located close to the Buffalo Springs and Samburu National Reserves, in Kenya’s northern Frontier District. It’s a place of rich natural diversity with an astounding number of animals from huge majestic elephant to lion, leopard and cheetah and the ‘Samburu Special Five’: the beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra, gerenuk antelope and somali ostrich. Sasaab prides itself on its hospitality and friendly and attentive staff strive to make every guests’ experience unforgettable. The architecture of Sasaab follows strong Moroccan design principles, in which African heat is of primary consideration. Each of the nine Moroccan-styled rooms is over 100m² with an enormous open-air bathroom and private plunge pool. From the veranda, guests can take in the remarkable views across the Laikipia Plateau toward the jagged peak of Mount Kenya. Its position on the river naturally facilitates watching the herds of elephant that come to bathe. Your stay in Samburu includes a personal guided tour of Samburu with TSP Project Manager and Silver-level Safari Guide and naturalist, Eric Lekolii. The TSP team will provide unparalleled access to Samburu community and the wildlife with whom they live. You will be introduced to the work of The Samburu Project by visiting our well communities, schools, health clinics and agricultural projects as time permits with intermittent game drives through the magnificent Samburu National Park. Guests will enjoy two luxurious nights at the stunning Sasaab Lodge in Samburu, including meals, game viewing, and a private guided tour with TSP Project Manager and Safari Guide, Eric Lekolii. Dates are subject to availability and park fees are additional.

Item Special Note

THIS PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES: Meet and greet upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport and transfer to your Nairobi Hotel. Three additional airport transfers while in Kenya courtesy of Travel Affairs. All in-country flights courtesy of AirKenya. THIS PACKAGE EXCLUDES: Flights to/from Kenya, gratuities/tips, alcoholic beverages, taxes, any required park and conservation fees at each location, laundry and other incidentals. Valid for travel between 1st November 2018 to 15th December 2018, 1st February 2019 to 31st May 2019 and 1st November 2019 to 15th December 2019. Exact dates based on availability

Please contact Victoria at victoria@thesamburuproject.org if you are not able to attend our live event, but would like to bid on this item.