9 Days Luxury Family Retreat
Safari Overview
Spoil your family and whisk them away on an exclusive 8 night safari to the famous Masai Mara, home to the annual wildebeest migration. Travel to the Mombasa Coast for a tropical African beach experience.
- Giraffe Manor – A world-renowned boutique hotel and one of the most unique and sought-after travel experiences in Africa. The property is famous for its resident herd of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, which frequently interact with guests.
- Maasai Mara – A Maasai Maravast wilderness that is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania. It is renowned for its abundant wildlife, sweeping savannahs, and the unique culture of the Maasai people.
- Galu Beach – A stunning and serene stretch of coastline in southern Kenya, known for its pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. It is often considered the quieter, more exclusive extension of the more well-known Diani Beach.
Day 1 – 2: Arrival Nairobi, Transfer To Giraffe Manor
Once you arrive at Nairobi International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred by road to the hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure.
Day 2:
- You will head out on a city excursion visiting the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and ending off with dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. You will overnight at the Giraffe Manor in a family room. The Giraffe Manor is a unique experience. Giraffe roam around the gardens of this luxurious manor and can often be caught peering through windows while guests are having breakfast. The manor is surrounded by 140 acres of indigenous forest where guests can enjoy walking tours. Elegant and hospitable, Giraffe Manor is the perfect place for families
Day 3 – 5: Fly Maasai Mara to Elephant Pepper Camp
This morning you transfer by road to Wilson Airport for a scheduled light air transfer to the Masai Mara National Reserve, North Conservancy. Upon arrival you are met and road transferred to the camp. You will spend the next 3 nights at Elephant Pepper Camp on a full board basis with daily game drives.
- The Elephant Pepper Camp is located in the Koiyaki Community Conservation Area in the northern Masai Mara. The camp has 8 eco-friendly, but luxurious tents. There are morning and evening drives where guests have the chance to spot the Big 5. Wildebeest and zebra cross the plains between July and October, migrating from the Serengeti.
Day 6 – 8: Galu Beach, Kinondo Kwetu
Next stop, the beach! Head to the airstrip for a scheduled light air transfer to the Mombasa Coast. Upon arrival you are met and road transferred to the luxurious Kinondo Kwetu – your home for the next 3 nights on a full board basis with daily activities.
- Located on a tranquil private beach south of Diani on the southern Kenyan coast, Kinondo Kwetu is distanced from any residential neighbours by rocky cliffs and endless beach. The accommodation is surrounded by green shady gardens within a short distance of the white sands. Family-owned and run by Ida and Filip Andersson and their three children, a stay at Kinondo Kwetu is more like staying with friends in their delightful beach home than in a hotel.
Day 9: Depart
End Of Itinerary
- Today you transfer by road back to the Moi International Airport for your scheduled exit flight home. End of services.
Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor boutique hotel in Nairobi is an exclusive hotel with a resident herd of wild giraffes. Owned by The Safari Collection, Giraffe Manor Hotel blends extraordinary wildlife encounters with exquisite hospitality and a long-term commitment to giraffe conservation. The historic manor house is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi and is one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings.
Elephant
Pepper Camp
Located in the Mara North Conservancy, the heart of the Masai Mara ecosystem, Elephant Pepper Camp is the perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the Mara. The camp’s remote location allows the stars to shine bright at night, undimmed by harsh lighting; guests enjoy the unique experience of listening to the sounds of lion, leopard and hyena foraging and hunting, whilst being cosseted with traditional and modern comforts such as a campfire and cosy duvets.
Kinondo Kwetu
Home to Ida and Filip Andersson and their 3 children, a Swedish family related to the famed Baron Blixen,Kinondo Kwetu is often described as a ‘home away from home’ – a paradise for those wanting a more personal experience on the Kenyan coast. Located on a tranquil private beach on a 16 acre plot south of Diani Beach, distanced from residential neighbours by rocky cliffs and endless beach, Kinondo Kwetu is classified as a ‘Kaya’area (protected by the National Museum) due to its surrounding holy forests and sacred land.