Across the Plains Safari

Tour Package Itinerary

Overview

Embark on the Across the Plains Safari journey, starting from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home to diverse wildlife including the ‘big five’. Explore the vast Maasai Mara Naboisho Conservancy, renowned for its biodiversity and breathtaking beauty. Enjoy luxury accommodations, thrilling game drives, and optional activities like cultural visits and hot air balloon safaris.

10 Days Itinerary

DAY 01 – NAIROBI LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/ On pick up from your NBO Hotel, you will be met and assisted by a Primate Tours representative before commencing to Wilson Airport and board a flight departing for Lewa Downs Airstrip, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy at 1000hrs. Transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 40 minutes with a game drive enroute. Lewa Safari camp offers genuine comfort for its guests, including spacious tented suites with verandas and warm fires in the living room that are ideal for tranquil relaxation after an entire day in the conservancy. Arrive just in time for lunch at the camp.

Inclusions at Lewa Safari Camp – Full-board package scheduled and shared game drives, guided walking safari, Ngare Ndare Forest Visit, sundowners, bush breakfast, transfers to and from our designated airstrips, Soft drinks, local spirits, house wines and local beers (excludes champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirit/beers.
Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp – Lunch, dinner

DAY 02 – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY
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Write an overview summary of this itinerary as well. The attractions and what the trip is about, make it not more than 400 characters. Across the Plains Safari Detailed Itinerary: DAY 01 – NAIROBI LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/ On pick up from your NBO Hotel, you will be met and assisted by a Primate Tours representative before commencing to Wilson Airport and board a flight departing for Lewa Downs Airstrip, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy at 1000hrs. Transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 40 minutes with a game drive enroute. Lewa Safari camp offers genuine comfort for its guests, including spacious tented suites with verandas and warm fires in the living room that are ideal for tranquil relaxation after an entire day in the conservancy. Arrive just in time for lunch at the camp. Inclusions at Lewa Safari Camp – Full-board package scheduled and shared game drives, guided walking safari, Ngare Ndare Forest Visit, sundowners, bush breakfast, transfers to and from our designated airstrips, Soft drinks, local spirits, house wines and local beers (excludes champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirit/beers. Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp – Lunch, dinner DAY 02 – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY Rising early for a morning game drive within the conservancy. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy serves as a peaceful refuge for the critically endangered black rhino and the endangered Grevy’s zebra, as well as the elephant, lion, giraffe, African wild dog and other iconic wildlife species in Kenya. You will be able to see a lot of flora and fauna in their natural habitat for example rhinos, both grevys and common zebras, elephants and predators such as lions. Both the ‘big five’ and ‘special five’ are found in the conservancy, Drive back to the camp for breakfast. After lunch, you can cool off in the pool or relax at the comfort of your room before departing for an evening game drive at 1600hrs and returning to the camp by 1900hrs.

Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp – breakfast ,Lunch and dinner
DAY 03 – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

After breakfast, you will spend the entire day exploring the conservancy. Guests have the option to walk through the bush escorted by an armed ranger and a local guide or view the wildlife in a 4×4 open-roof safari vehicle, or enjoy the view from the comfort of the lodge. Guests will also be taken to Ngare Ndare Forest for an excursion. The forest serves as a migration corridor for wildlife linking them to other conservancies and parks from Lewa. The forest also has waterfalls that are spectacular to behold and swimming can also be done in the water pool below. Optional activities such as horseback and mountain bike safaris, cultural visits to the neighbouring local Samburu villages are available on request at an additional cost.

Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp – All Meals; breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 04 – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY – MARA NABOISHO CONSERVANCY

After check out, you will be transferred to Lewa Downs Airstrip to board a flight departing at 1200hrs to Ol Seki Airstrip, Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Naboisho Camp which is 45 minutes away with a game drive enroute. Naboisho Camp is designed to be as open as possible, taking full advantage of the Mara environment. Spot zebra or impala from its thatched-roof main lounge and dining area or swimming pool and dine with the sights and not sounds of the bush as your entertainment, from hyena laughs in the night to melodious weaverbirds in the morning. Arrive at the camp just in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure then depart for the evening gamedrive at 1600hrs.Return back to the camp by 1900hrs.

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Write an overview summary of this itinerary as well. The attractions and what the trip is about, make it not more than 400 characters. Across the Plains Safari Detailed Itinerary: DAY 01 – NAIROBI LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport/ On pick up from your NBO Hotel, you will be met and assisted by a Primate Tours representative before commencing to Wilson Airport and board a flight departing for Lewa Downs Airstrip, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy at 1000hrs. Transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 40 minutes with a game drive enroute. Lewa Safari camp offers genuine comfort for its guests, including spacious tented suites with verandas and warm fires in the living room that are ideal for tranquil relaxation after an entire day in the conservancy. Arrive just in time for lunch at the camp. Inclusions at Lewa Safari Camp – Full-board package scheduled and shared game drives, guided walking safari, Ngare Ndare Forest Visit, sundowners, bush breakfast, transfers to and from our designated airstrips, Soft drinks, local spirits, house wines and local beers (excludes champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirit/beers. Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp – Lunch, dinner DAY 02 – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY Rising early for a morning game drive within the conservancy. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy serves as a peaceful refuge for the critically endangered black rhino and the endangered Grevy’s zebra, as well as the elephant, lion, giraffe, African wild dog and other iconic wildlife species in Kenya. You will be able to see a lot of flora and fauna in their natural habitat for example rhinos, both grevys and common zebras, elephants and predators such as lions. Both the ‘big five’ and ‘special five’ are found in the conservancy, Drive back to the camp for breakfast. After lunch, you can cool off in the pool or relax at the comfort of your room before departing for an evening game drive at 1600hrs and returning to the camp by 1900hrs. Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp – breakfast ,Lunch and dinner DAY 03 – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY After breakfast, you will spend the entire day exploring the conservancy. Guests have the option to walk through the bush escorted by an armed ranger and a local guide or view the wildlife in a 4×4 open-roof safari vehicle, or enjoy the view from the comfort of the lodge. Guests will also be taken to Ngare Ndare Forest for an excursion. The forest serves as a migration corridor for wildlife linking them to other conservancies and parks from Lewa. The forest also has waterfalls that are spectacular to behold and swimming can also be done in the water pool below. Optional activities such as horseback and mountain bike safaris, cultural visits to the neighbouring local Samburu villages are available on request at an additional cost. Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp – All Meals; breakfast, Lunch and dinner DAY 04 – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY – MARA NABOISHO CONSERVANCY After check out, you will be transferred to Lewa Downs Airstrip to board a flight departing at 1200hrs to Ol Seki Airstrip, Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Naboisho Camp which is 45 minutes away with a game drive enroute. Naboisho Camp is designed to be as open as possible, taking full advantage of the Mara environment. Spot zebra or impala from its thatched-roof main lounge and dining area or swimming pool and dine with the sights and not sounds of the bush as your entertainment, from hyena laughs in the night to melodious weaverbirds in the morning. Arrive at the camp just in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure then depart for the evening gamedrive at 1600hrs.Return back to the camp by 1900hrs.
Inclusions at Naboisho Camp – Full board accommodation, conservancy bed night fee, all house drinks (except premium wines and champagne), shared game drives, night drives, and transfers to/from nearest airstrip and to/from Naboisho Camp, limited laundry service.
Overnight at Naboisho Camp – All Meals; breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
DAY 05 – MAASAI MARA NABOISHO CONSERVANCY

On this day you will enjoy your morning and afternoon game drives in the privately owned conservancy. The conservancy is located inside the Maasai Mara Reserve. Naboisho Conservancy has become renowned for its bountiful biodiversity and breathtaking beauty.The qualified local Maasai guides will take you on a search for Kenya’s big five; rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, elephants and lions. The conservancy also has an abundance of birdlife for the bird watchers with big predatory birds such as eagles and vultures also present. The conservancy is also a viewing point for the annual wilder beast migration together with over 400000 zebras on their trail. Photographers will also get spectacular shots of the conservancy and wildlife variety. Overnight at Naboisho Camp – breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 06 – MAASAI MARA NABOISHO CAMP

On this day, you will enjoy the entire day at the Naboisho Conservancy and enjoy exclusive breath-taking wildlife views the private conservancy has in store. Optional activities such as horseback safari, hot air balloon safari and a cultural visit to a Maasai village can be organised at an extra cost. Balloon safaris must be booked one day in advance. You can also return to the lodge in the afternoon and enjoy the lodge’s amenities.

Overnight at Naboisho Camp – All Meals; breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 07 – DEPART MARA NABOISHO CAMP NAIROBI

On this morning, you will have your breakfast at your camp, and check out. The camp will transfer you to Ol Seki Airstrip with a game drive enroute where you will board a flight departing to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. On arrival in Nairobi, you will drive to Talisman restaurant for a farewell lunch/early dinner, and later transfer to JKIA for your flight back home or you will be dropped off at your pickup hotel. Guests who wish to continue will proceed to Amboseli National Park.

Tour inclusions / Exclusions

All-Inclusive highlights
  • Meet and greet services.
  • Arrival and departure transfers in Nairobi.
  • Accommodation on safari on full board basis as per the itinerary.
  • Park / Conservancy entry fees as per the itinerary.
  • Private/Shared game drives while on safari in Kenya.
  • Extra lunches / picnic lunch boxes as indicated on the Itinerary.
  • Transport in our customized Safari Minivan with our English-speaking guide.
  • Complementary ½ litre bottle of mineral water per person per day in our vehicle.
  • Services of an English-speaking driver guide.
  • Farewell lunch on the last day in Nairobi.
  • Our assistance.
All-Exclusive highlights
  • Tips and porterages
  • Drinks and Laundry
  • Extra meals and visits not indicated
  • Visa fees
  • Personal medical and travel insurance
  • International flights and departure taxes
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusion above

Additional remarks:

  • We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of nonavailability
  • 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.
  • Passengers arriving in Kenya and Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:  

Payment terms: Unless the agent/client has an approved credit facility in writing from Primate Tours (Credit facility currently not applicable), the agent/client is required to make full/deposit payment prior to final confirmation of reservations.

Payments must be made in the nominated currency (US Dollars), and conversion between USD & Kenya Shilling currency will be subject to applicable exchange rate provided by Central Bank of Kenya at the time of payment/conversion. Payments are payable to our accounts directly with details indicated in all our invoices and fiscal receipt to be provided as a proof of payment. 

Deposit requirements: We require a 30% deposit of the total value of the respective booking to confirm any service outside 90 days prior to date of arrival, any other special activities/service that require payments in full upon confirmation i.e. Flights, Gorilla permits etc, will also be paid in full at the time of confirmation.

For bookings falling between 61 – 90 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 50% deposit to confirm the booking.

For bookings falling between 1 – 60 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 100% deposit to confirm the booking.

Deposit; some properties may require 100% payment to confirm their bookings, we advise that you reconfirm with our reservation team at the time of booking.

Single Room Policy; All properties allow a maximum of 03 single rooms per group (Inclusive of TL room where applicable), any extra single room above this number will be charged a full double room rate, please check with our reservations team for the exact supplement amount applicable in case of a bigger number of Single rooms.

Proration; Please note that for booking that has dates crossing from one season to next succeed season will be subject to proration to establish the exact cost, always check with our reservations to reconfirm on exact cost.