KENYA. customized Kenya Safari {6 nights} SIRIKOI, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy AND RICHARD S RIVER CAMP, Masai Mara RICHARD S CAMP.

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1 KENYA RICHARD S CAMP Masai Mara Kenya customized Kenya Safari {6 nights} SIRIKOI, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy AND RICHARD S RIVER CAMP, Masai Mara

2 E THIOP I A N Lake Turkana (WHS) C H G R SIBILOI MALKA MARI w E U G A N D A Lake Victoria Itinerary Route Mount Moroto KAKAMEGA FOREST RESERVE RUMA Mount Elgon ARRIVE, Nairobi SIRIKOI, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy RICHARD S RIVER CAMP, Masai Mara NAIROBI, Departure E A T R I F T V A L L E Y A L B SOUTH TURKANA RESERVE Maralal Mountains Lake Baringo Lake Nakuru Mara Lake Naivasha MASAI MARA RESERVE Lake Natron I D E Mount Nyiru Ndoto Mountains S E R T M A T T H E W S R A N G E SAMBURU L A I K I P I A LEWA 2 AMBOSELI Mount Kilimanjaro 1 NAIROBI 3 4 Mount Kenya (WHS) C H Y U L U T A N Z A N I A Athi MARSABIT AND RESERVE SHABA RESERVE R A N G E S CHYULU K E N Y A MERU MWINGI RESERVE MELAKO COMMUNITY CONSERVANCY Ewaso Nyiro KORA RESERVE SOUTH KITUI RESERVE TSAVO EAST TSAVO WEST RAHOLE Tiva Tana Galana MOMBASA ARAWALE RESERVE BONI DODORI Lamu Archipeligo I N D I A N O C E A N s

3 ARRIVAL Nairobi Start your trip from Wilson domestic airport (a half hour drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport). Scheduled flights to Lewa Downs Conservancy are with either Safarilink ( or Air Kenya ( and take only 45 minutes. On arrival at Lewa Airstrip, you will be met by a guide from Sirikoi who will take you on a game drive over to the lodge which is approximately 40 minutes away. NIGHTS 1/2/3 SIRIKOI Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Set in a shady acacia grove and overlooking a natural waterhole on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya, Sirikoi is a secluded and private lodge surrounded by the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The lodge is one of Kenya s most exclusive properties with varying luxury accommodation types such as Sirikoi House, Sirikoi Cottage and the luxury tents, of which there are four. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a World Heritage Site famous for protecting endangered species including black and white rhino, and Grevy's zebra, offers some of East Africa s best game viewing. Lewa has 70 different mammal species and 10% of Kenya s critically endangered black rhino population. Spend your days exploring Lewa and all it has to offer - spectacular game viewing, bush meals, picnics and sundowners at stunning view points. Something very special to do is visit the orphaned baby rhinos and their dedicated handlers - this is an incredible experience and you can see first hand how their keepers interact and guide them as they get older before being released into the wild. This visit is approximately 30 minutes and well worth doing. Other activities available at an extra cost are helicopter and Waco-bi plane flights, horse riding, camel riding, forest visits, cultural visits and buggy expeditions. NIGHTS 4/5/6 RICHARD S RIVER CAMP The Masai Mara After breakfast on the morning of day 4, you will be taken back to Lewa Airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara, one of the world s most famous game parks. Touch down at Mara North conservancy where you will be met by a guide from Richard s Camp who will take you over to the camp which is a 1hour drive, depending on how often you stop to view game on the way. Richard s Camp has 6 luxury tents plus one large family suite, all perched on the edge of the Njageteck River with a variety of game wondering through the camp all day. Richard s Camp is a fully hosted, tented camp offering a tailored daily itinerary to suit your needs. Spend three days experiencing this vast wildlife area, renowned for its wonderful scenery and amazing abundance of wildlife. DEPARTURE Nairobi On your final day, there is the option to check out early on one of the morning flights from the Mara back to Nairobi, in case you would like to see any local attractions, or do some last minute shopping before you leave. Or you may want to relax around the camp, have lunch and get a final game drive in before taking one of the late afternoon flights back to Nairobi in time for your international flight

4 SIRIKOI O V E R V I E W Set in a shady acacia grove and overlooking a natural waterhole towards the slopes of Mount Kenya, Sirikoi is a secluded and private lodge with varying accommodation options such as Sirikoi House, Sirikoi Cottage and the luxury tents, of which there are four. A C C O M M O D A T I O N The House and Cottage have been designed with families or friends travelling together in mind. While the Cottage can be taken as a completely private/separate unit or as extensions of the main lodge, the House is sold only on an exclusive basis and comes with its own private safari vehicles and guides, as well as chef and team of staff. Both the Cottage and House are sumptuously decorated with items from around the world, and all bedrooms are en-suite with panoramic-shaped picture windows, which can be fully opened during the day. Each luxury tent has beautiful views across the lawns towards the waterholes, a fireplace within the tent and en-suite bathrooms. L E W A W I L D L I F E C O N S E R V A N C Y Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a World Heritage Site famous for protecting endangered species including black and white rhino, and Grevy's zebra offers some of East Africa s best game viewing. Spend the next three days exploring this beautiful private conservancy on the northern slopes of Mt. Kenya. Lewa has 70 different mammal species and 10% of Kenya s critically endangered black rhino population. A C T I V I T I E S Activities available at Sirikoi include game driving on Lewa, sundowners, forest walks, cultural visits, quad biking, horse riding, camel riding, visiting orphaned baby rhinos, waco-bi plane and helicopter scenic flights - please enquire for more information and costs. w w w. s i r i k o i. c o m

5 SIRIKOI accommodation types S I R I K O I H O U S E Sirikoi House is the grandest of Sirikoi's accommodation options. Each bedroom can be either a twin or double, and is sumptuously decorated with items from around the world. The front of each room enjoys a picture window almost the width of the room itself, which can be fully opened during the day. The bedrooms are all ensuite with large bathrooms boasting shower, free-standing bath, WC and double sink. Sirikoi House is only sold on an exclusive use basis, and comes with its own private safari vehicles and guides, as well as chef and team of staff. S I R I K O I C O T T A G E Sirikoi Cottage has been designed with families or friends travelling together in mind. It can be taken as a completely private and separate unit, or as an extension of the main lodge. The Cottage has two bedrooms, each of which is ensuite with bathrooms boasting shower, free-standing bath, WC and double sink. Inside the bedrooms, the large bed is flanked by a sitting area and fireplace. A shared central area with small kitchen links the bedrooms, and leads out onto a spacious deck from which to enjoy views of the waterhole and beyond. S I R I K O I L U X U R Y T E N T S With beautiful views across the lawns towards the waterholes, Sirikoi's four Luxury Tented Rooms are perfectly positioned to make the most of 'armchair' game viewing. The outside deck has a lounge chair on which to enjoy morning tea, or a sundowner, whilst inside the meticulously designed tent, another sitting area invites relaxation. The room is furnished with a large double bed or two single beds, and a wardrobe area behind the beds. A fireplace within the tent is lit each evening to warm your room. The ensuite bathroom has both shower, a free-standing bath (with views!), WC and a double sink.

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7 RICHARD S RIVER CAMP O V E R V I E W Richard s River Camp is one of two camps known as Richard s Camps, owned by Richard Roberts and his girlfriend Liz Fusco, and was initially established as their home away from home in the Masai Mara in Perfectly located within 70 acres of private land, right on the banks of the Njageteck River, its location within the private Mara North Conservancy offers total exclusivity and, with a permanent water source, excellent wildlife sightings year round. A C C O M M O D A T I O N All 6 tents, plus the large family suite are spacious, custom designed tents featuring modern amenities, en-suite bathrooms with heated showers and private decks with stunning views across the river. Furnished in true African safari style, each individually decorated tent has either twin or double beds with the option of extra beds available for families. The camp runs off a solar system that provides clean, silent power and ensures 24-hour light to all the tents. M A R A N O R T H C O N S E R V A N C Y Mara North Conservancy is a beautiful private wilderness area of more than 30,000 hectares. It is a vital part of the Masai Mara ecosystem as it forms the north-western zone, bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve in the south of Kenya. Professional wildlife and tourism management ensures guests of a truly exclusive and private safari experience with a very low vehicle density. A C T I V I T I E S Activities available at Richard s River Camp include both day and night game driving, sundowner excursions, bush meals (breakfasts, lunches and/or dinners) and guided bush walks. Not included in the rate, but available at an extra cost are hot air balloon safaris and cultural visits to a nearby Masai village. Please enquire for more information and costs. w w w. r i c h a r d s c a m p. c o m

8 RICHARD S RIVER CAMP M A S A I M A R A Perfectly situated on the banks of the Njageteck River and surrounded by 70 acres of private land in between the Mara North and the Olare Orok Conservancy, the River Camp allows for total privacy and exclusivity. An area of pristine game viewing, this camp is also particularly known for its resident lion pride which can often been seen hunting right in front of the camp, and most always can be heard roaring during the night. With only seven tents, this camp is ideal for individuals as well as exclusive groups who wish to experience the Masai Mara in a personal intimate setting. Beautifully appointed with furnishings and fabrics from across the world, the result is a casually luxurious tented camp, combining exceptional wildlife with a contemporary Out of Africa experience. Enjoy bush meals, sundowners, and cultural visits to a local Masai village.

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