13 Days Kenya Safari & The Seychelles Holiday
13 Days Kenya Safari & The Seychelles Holiday
13 Days Kenya Safari & The Seychelles Holiday : Spend two weeks of an ultimate bush and blue safari in the savannah plains and the Indian Ocean’s best kept islands, this holiday starts in the Masai Mara – Kenya’s rich wildlife destination where you will spend days exploring the endless savannah plains and enjoying sightings of the Big Five – lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elephants and leopards.
When you travel between July and October, you may be able to witness the Great Migration as millions of wildebeest migration from the plains of Serengeti into the plains of Masai Mara.
From Kenya, you will fly to Seychelles to a private island teaming with marine life, quite, sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. Enjoy a wonderful week in paradise, lounge in the warm Indian Ocean water or go snorkeling, diving, fishing and swimming with dolphins.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 – Fly to the Masai Mara
Days 2 & 3 – Safari in the Masai Mara
Day 4 – Explore Nairobi
Day 5: Fly to Mahe in the Seychelles
Day 6: Fly to Alphonse Private Island
Days 7 – 12: Soak up the sun on Alphonse Island
Day 13 – Depart from the Seychelles
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 – Fly to the Masai Mara
Welcome to Kenya, upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi City on your morning flight, you will be welcomed by our representative and be transferred to Wilson Airport for your domestic flight to Masai Mara National Reserve in the afternoon.
When you land, you will be met by our guide and be driven to your camp with en-route game drive with sights of wildlife including lions, zebras, giraffes among others.
Check-in at your camp, spend the evening at your luxury safari tent enjoying a Dawa Cocktail, a hearty dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Days 2 & 3 – Safari in the Masai Mara
Explore the plains of Masai Mara, wildlife in this beautiful destination is most active in the early mornings and evening of each day. So, you are likely to wake up before sunrise and have a game drive across the vast open plains in search of big cats, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests among others.
You will enjoy bush al fresco breakfast served under an acacia tree with the rolling Mara Plains as your backdrop before you return to the camp for a lazy lunch and rest. Then return to the reserve for a late afternoon game drive.
Where to stay in Masai Mara National Reserve
While in Masai Mara, you will be staying at Serian “The Original” comprising of 5 tents, each tent is built on hardwood decking. Serian is situated above the Mara River with views out over the Olooloo Escarpment, every tent has an adjoining bush bathroom with hot and cold running water, flush toilet, shower and custom – made bathtub with stunning views out over the iconic landscape.
Day 4 – Explore Nairobi
You will have your last game drive in Masai Mara enroute to the airstrip to catch your morning flight to Nairobi and on landing, you will be driven to Giraffe Manor, check-in in time for lunch and be able to meet this famous hotel for its long-legged locals.
On this afternoon, you can tour Nairobi City by visiting the museums, local restaurants and the Giraffe Center.
Day 5: Fly to Mahe in the Seychelles
Wake up early for breakfast and be driven to the airport for your flight to Mahe, it is a 3 hours flight and when you land you will be driven to the nearby Eden Bleu Hotel.
Eden Bleu is situated approximately 10-minute drive from the airport and is an ideal stopover enroute from Nairobi to the island, the hotel has a lovely spot on the harbourside and everthing you might expect from a luxury hotel including deluxe rooms with all the facilities, Creole fine dining and a rooftop infinity pool.
Day 6: Fly to Alphonse Private Island
After morning breakfast, you will be driven to the airport to connect with charter flight to Alphonse Island. It is a one hour’s flight of cruising in a small plane over the sparkling azure waters of the Indian Ocean and landing on an island seemingly in the middle of nowhere that will be your home for the next 7 days.
In the afternoon, you will explore the rich flora and fauna of the island and settle into your bungalow or beach suite which is just close to the beach and looks out over the vast ocean.
Days 7 – 12: Soak up the sun on Alphonse Island
Explore Alphonse Island- this beautiful island is one of the three islands in the Alphonse Atoll in the waters The Seychelles outer island, it is surrounded by a brilliant white beach and is situated in the centre of a dense tropical jungle and old coconut plantations.
Spend your days snorkelling, diving, fishing and swimming with dolphins and Manta rays, you can hire a bicycle and explore the island, meet giant tortoises, hatching turtles and range of birdlife or relax, kick back and cruise the nearby islands and atolls, soaking up the sun and magnificent scenery.
Alphonse Island has three room types that is beach bungalows, beach suites with a private pool or the exclusive deluxe four-bedroom beach villa. You can choose your stay without compromising on luxury, on the island you find air conditioning, a mini bar and a Nespresso Coffee machine in your room. You can enjoy your meals in the shared restaurant and bar area or in the privacy of your own room, each meal is a unique fusion of Creole and Western flavors.
Day 13 – Depart from the Seychelles
After breakfast, you will be flown via Charter to Mahe where you can connect with your international flight home or to your next destination.
End of 13 Days Kenya Safari & The Seychelles Holiday
What’s Included:
- All road transfers between airports and listed accommodation
- Local flights to and from Nairobi and the Masai Mara
- Charter flights Mahe – Alphonse return
- Accommodation in entry level rooms based on two people sharing
- Meals and drinks (except at Eden Bleu which is bed & breakfast)
- Activities as described in the itinerary Park and conservation fees
