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A safari with Cheli & Peacock is about fulfilling dreams, getting back to nature, living alongside the wildlife and traditional culture and experiencing Kenya’s dramatic landscapes. For visitors seeking an exclusive trip, extremely knowledgeable guides, romance, authenticity and well-prepared food, this is the safari we would recommend.
Camps and Lodges are all small and personal, rustic but well-catered for, with attention given to comfort. As the camps/lodges are off the main tourist routes, they allow a great deal of flexibility. Whether it is a game drive, walking safari, camping or a camel-trek, all activities are accompanied by a first-class guide.

ITINERARY

Day 1  Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Guests will be collected early from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or a city hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport for the scheduled flight to Amboseli. The flight departs Nairobi at 0730 and arrives into Amboseli at 0810. Upon arrival, you will be met by a guide from the camp and transferred to camp with a game drive en route. After lunch and a siesta, you depart on an afternoon game activity, either a game drive or a walking safari – returning to camp by late afternoon.
Overnight at Tortilis Camp on a full board basis, includes all soft drinks, beers, house wines, guided walks, bush breakfast and limited laundry.

Tortilis Camp
Tortilis lies in unspoilt woodland on the edge of Amboseli National Park. The main lodge is open sided, where guests can relax and gaze out towards the soaring snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro – a great place for sundowners and enjoying delicious Italian food! Luxury thatch roofed tents are scattered among acacia and comprise of a stone veranda, elegant bathrooms, king size beds and many traditional decorations.

Tortilis also provide interesting nature walks guided by local Masai. These are fascinating, as local traditions and medicinal/folk lore are heartily discussed. Within Amboseli, the elephants are very habituated to people (it is the site of the longest running elephant study in the world) and visitors may relax here, to observe the herds. There are also lion, a high concentration of hyena, Cape buffalo, waterbuck and serval among many others. With over four hundred bird species including flamingo, a variety of waders and one weaver particular to Amboseli, the birding is excellent.

Day 2   Amboseli National Park
Early morning and afternoon game activities.
Overnight at Tortilis Camp on a full board basis includes all soft drinks, beers, house wines, guided walks, bush breakfast and limited laundry.

Day 3   Amboseli National Park – Meru National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for the schedule flight to Meru via Nairobi. The flight departs Amboseli at 0820 and arrives Meru at 1025. Upon arrival into Meru you will be met by a guide and transferred to camp. After lunch and time to relax, the remainder of the day will be spent on a game drive or walking safari or enjoying any of the other activities offered here.
Overnight at Elsa’s Kopje on a full board basis, includes, limited laundry, bush meals, soft drinks, beers, house wines & non-luxury spirits day and night game drives (excluding KWS Fees) and line fishing

Elsa’s Kopje
Named for Elsa the orphaned lioness reared by George and Joy, this private hideaway is perched on top of Mugwongo Hill, the site of George Adamson’s first camp. This park is renowned for its low rainfall, yet at the same time thirteen rivers and numerous streams run off the nearby mountains to provide an arid landscape laced with ribbons of green.
From your cottage you will enjoy a 270-degree view of the surrounding park with its scattered kopjes and mysterious baobab trees. The open plan rooms are individually designed, incorporating the rocks into the structure. Traditional African-made furniture, bright ikat fabrics and whitewashed walls are simple yet superbly comfortable and stylishly effective. There is a swimming pool, game drives (day and night – note KWS activity charge for night game drives payable directly) are in open 4×4 vehicles and walks are accompanied by a knowledgeable naturalist. The food is of a very high standard and the service is excellent.

Day 4   Meru National Park
Morning and afternoon game activities in Meru National Park.
Overnight at Elsa’s Kopje on a full board basis, includes, limited laundry, bush meals, soft drinks, beers, house wines & non-luxury spirits day and night game drives (excluding KWS Fees) and line fishing

Day 5    Meru National Park – Samburu
After an early breakfast you transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Samburu. The flight departs Meru at 1030 and arrives into Samburu at 1145. Upon arrival into Samburu, you will be met by a guide and transferred to the lodge. After lunch and time to relax, the remainder of the day will be spent on a game drive or a walking safari or enjoying a list of activities offered at the camp.
Overnight at Joys Camp on full board basis, including all soft drinks, beers, house wines, non-luxury sprits, sundowners, guided bush walks, day game drives, bush breakfast along the Ewaso Nyiro River and limited laundry

Joys Camp – Shaba
An elegant oasis in the arid lands of Samburu; Joy’s Camp is built on the site of Joy Adamson’s tented home in Shaba National Reserve. The site was also home to Penny the leopard, the heroine of her last book. The 10 chic canvas bedrooms are set raised off the ground with breath-taking views of the surrounding hills. The camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephant and lion jostle for watering rights with herds of buffalo and the rare desert species of Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra.
Each sumptuous tent is uniquely decorated with Boran/Somali cloth design, handmade glass and the vibrant fabrics of the local nomadic tribes creating a chic, sophisticated and stylish camp. Each tent has its own private verandah, ideal for private game viewing as well as relaxing, reading and soaking up the truly wild environs offered by Shaba. The eastern corner of the Samburu eco-system, Shaba is a secluded idyll; an arid landscape dotted with lush springs and Rocky River gorges. Joy’s Camp is the perfect choice for discerning guests interested in a glimpse of Kenyan history, as well as those looking for an authentic wildlife experience combined with the comfort of a luxury-tented camp.

Day 6   Samburu
Early morning and afternoon game activities.
Overnight at Joys Camp on full board basis, including all soft drinks, beers, house wines, non-luxury sprits, sundowners, guided bush walks, day game drives, bush breakfast along the Ewaso Nyiro River and limited laundry

Day 7   Samburu – Masai Mara
Following breakfast, transfer to Samburu airstrip for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara. The flight departs Samburu at 0830 and arrives into Masai Mara at approx 1015. Upon arrival at the airstrip you’ll be met by a guide from camp who will transfer you to the camp with a game drive en route. After lunch there will be a game drive returning to camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Elephant Pepper Camp on a full board basis includes limited laundry, bush breakfast and sundowners, soft drinks, beers, house wines & non-luxury spirits, guided bush walks and game drives

Elephant Pepper Camp
The Camp is situated in the prime core of the protected Mara North Conservancy wilderness area. In the same location for 20 years, one of the original, very small and exclusive tented camps. A small boutique camp, our spacious canvas tents are stylishly furnished with Indian “Raj campaign furniture”, and feature ensuite bathrooms with flush toilets and traditional safari showers. Nothing rivals sitting around the campfire enjoying the sounds of the African night. Enjoying extended game drives in the best equipped 4×4 game drive vehicles, guests participate in the most unique wildlife experience in the world. Elephant Pepper Camp brings people back to nature: no traffic, no permanent structures, just the sights and sounds of the African bush.

Day 8   Masai Mara
Today will be spent on various game activities depending on the local game movements. These will be tailored to your requirements.
Overnight at Elephant Pepper Camp on a full board basis includes limited laundry, bush breakfast and sundowners, soft drinks, beers, house wines & non-luxury spirits, guided bush walks and game drives.

Day 9   Masai Mara  – Nairobi
Early morning game activity followed by breakfast and then board a scheduled flight back to Nairobi. The flight departs Masai Mara at 1100 and arrives into Nairobi at 1215. Upon arrival into Nairobi Wilson Airport you will be met and transferred to your city centre hotel or to the International airport.

Supplements:
1. No Easter Supplement
2. No Christmas Supplement
3. No 3rd adult sharing reduction

Cost Includes 

• Meet and greet services
• Activities are on a shared basis in camp 4×4 vehicles with camp guides
• Park fees and government taxes
• Schedule flights as specified above

Cost Excludes

• Visas and international flights
• Airport taxes (clients pay direct)
• Driver-guide gratuities, dining rooms tips, porterage
• Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
• Telephone bill, and any items of a personal nature
• Fee for Cultural Visits

Additional remarks
Cancellation policy as per our Terms and Conditions.
We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.

Passenger Information
Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.
All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.

Call or text (818) 353-9500