10 day – The Hemingway Wing Safaris in Kenya

Safari Highlights

The Hemingway Wing odyssey kicks off in Nairobi at Hemingway Hotel, a beautiful a true 5-star Luxury with big difference. And Then fly to the Lewa Wilderness for unrivaled cultural experiences and investigation of this wild region of Kenya. The Great Migration Safari includes the opportunity to explore Africa by horseback, camelback, enjoy Forest Canopy walking safaris, Scenic Flight in a vintage biplane and hot air ballooning and day and night game drives.

You fly to witnessing spectacles in the Africa’s premier parks, the Masai Mara once in-a-lifetime experiences like a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve. This offer has been designed with this in mind, with time to enjoy the Mara’s non-stop wildlife viewing and the lodge’s other activities and experiences.

  • Day 01: Arrive Nairobi International Airport – Nairobi.

    Upon arrival at Nairobi International Airport with ex flight with customs/Immigration formalities. Our VIP Visa Specialist Staff will meet, greet you for assistance to clear Custom and VISA Processing and will escort your family’s and carrying all your luggage’s until you exit and at the arrival longue you be meet with your Host (Walter Tenga +255 787 529068 also on what up same number) with his team will guide you and welcome you on board the vehicle with short orientation and private transfer to the Hotel (45 minutes) for check in to Hemingway Hotel Nairobi for Lunch, Dinner and all in house drinks-Deluxe Rooms.

  • Day 02: Flight to Lewa Conservancy – High Tea and Afternoon Game drive.

    Early breakfast, Meet and greet for pre-safari briefing and pick up from Hotel and short transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport in time for check in for Air Kenya scheduled flight to Lewa Airstrip. Flight depart Nairobi Wilson Airport at 08: 30 AM, arrive Lewa Downs Airstrip at 09: 55 AM. Arrive Lewa Conservancy, home of the Lewa Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy a lovely lunch, usually served al fresco, with ingredients fresh from the organic garden on site. After lunch, head into one of Kenya’s conservation success stories.

    Here you are surrounded by rich game viewing opportunities and you’ll have a very good chance of seeing all of the Big 5, including the endangered black and white rhinos while on safari. Return to the lodge for dinner and a cozy night at Lewa Wilderness Lodge.

  • Day 03: Lewa Conservancy – Scenic Biplane Flights and Afternoon Camelback Safari.

    Rise early this morning to board a vintage biplane that will take you over stunning ravines and inaccessible forest of the conservancy. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience only offered to guests of Lewa Wilderness Lodge. This afternoon spends some time learning about the conservation initiatives with the staff of Lewa’s headquarters. Then, head out on camelback through the bush for an unparalleled opportunity to get close to wildlife, combined with the stunning scenery and varied terrain. Stop for sundowners before going back to camp for dinner and drinks around the roaring fire.

  • Day 04: Lewa Conservancy – Forest Canopy Walk, Cultural Experience, and Horseback riding.

    Start your day in the canopy of a green corridor on walkways and platforms giving you a monkey-eye view’ of the forest. Then, visit with the local Maasai village, where you observe and learn about their traditional, nomadic lifestyle and coexistence with wildlife. Spend as much time at the village as you wish chatting with residents, watching them create traditional bead work and crafts, or being an honored guest inside their homes. Finish your day on a horseback ride with only the sound of hooves in the nearby wilderness areas. On this adventure you are more likely to come across the paw print of a lion than a footprint of a human being!

    Return to Lewa Wilderness Lodge for another fabulous meal and evening of camaraderie.

  • Day 05: Flight to Western Masai Mara Private Conservancy – High Tea and Afternoon Game drive.

    Early breakfast, say goodbye a fare well for your beautiful lodge staff and game drive en-route keep your eyes open for any elusive wildlife that you may not have seen and might turn up lucky and transfer to the Airstrip in time Flight to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. Flight departure at Lewa Downs 10: 05 AM, arrive at 11: 30 AM.

    You’ll be picked up at the airstrip by Camp guide and the game drive begins immediately. Arrive at Naboishu Camp, located on a private conservancy adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve, in time for high tea. After tea, continue exploring the conservancy with your guide, returning to camp for dinner and overnight at And Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.

  • Day 06: Western Masai Mara Private Conservancy – Walking Safari – Game drive and Night Drive.

    Wake up early to experience the vast number of wildlife species in the area on a game drive. Return to camp for a full hot breakfast. This afternoon explores the area around camp on foot with an armed guide. This is a thrilling way to experience the African bush more intimately. After dinner you will head out on your night drive, a fabulous way to learn about Africa’s nocturnal game and see the migration by starlight. Return to And Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp to rest your head after an exciting day.

  • Day 07: Game Drive – Spa Treatment – Sundowner during Sunsets.  

    Wake up early to experience the vast number of wildlife species in the area on a game drive. Return to camp for a full hot breakfast. Spend mid-day getting a message, doing yoga, or reading in camp before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Return to camp for a late dinner and overnight with the opportunity to head out on another night drive if you wish or enjoy a sundowner at sunset with an amazing view. And Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.

  • Day 08: Game drive – Cultural experience – Local Lunch – Private Dinner under the Stars.

    Today the pace is a little slower as you head off on a lazy game drive or relax and enjoy the view from your red rocking chair and one of the books from our Africana Library, followed by breakfast on the deck. Lunch is a romantic affair: re-create that magical picnic scene from the classic movie, Out of Africa, on the very site it was filmed. Checked blankets, comfy cushions, canvas safari chairs, sparkling wine on ice – everything you need for an intimate picnic for two. What about a massage with a view today? Naboishu’s masseuses will set up on your deck and you can choose either a 60- or 90-minute full body massage. Later, meet our Maasai Mamas in the Beading Studio and try your hand at this ancient craft? Perhaps have the Maasai ladies create a bespoke piece for you to take home. Dinner tonight could be in the privacy of your tent? And Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.

  • Day 09: Farewell & Kwa Heri – Flight to Wilson Airport + Nairobi.

    As this is your final day, you wouldn’t want to miss the sun rise from the foot of your bed. For one last game drive down into the Mara Triangle, leave camp as early as possible in order to be back in time for breakfast. After a delicious breakfast, slowly begin to ready yourself for your departure. And please don’t forget to enter your best photographs into the Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year competition. This can be done at the Photographic Studio, or once you get home. Saying goodbye to the Naboishu family always takes longer than expected because as we like to say. You will transfer by road to the Mara Ol Seki Airstrip for your scheduled flight depart at 10: 30 Am, arrive Nairobi Wilson Airport at 11: 50 AM. You will be meet and greet with your Private Guide and you on board the vehicle with short orientation and private transfer to the Hotel for Lunch at Hemingway Hotel Nairobi. Afternoon excursion to Giraffe Center a beautiful English-style country house with one big difference. Its permanent residents are a journey of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Return for dinner and overnight at Hemingway Hotel Nairobi and all in house drinks-Deluxe Rooms.

  • Day 10:  Nairobi – + Private Transfer to Nairobi Airport- Departure.

    As this is your final day, you wouldn’t want to miss the sun rise from the foot of your bed. After a delicious breakfast, slowly begin to ready yourself for your departure and board the vehicle with short orientation while explore the City of Nairobi for few hours before a private transfer to Nairobi International Airport in time for check for departure flight.

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PRICE DETAILS

This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

 

2021 & 2022 Custom Price and Departures:

Valid: January – March – November & 19th December 2022
2 Guest: $ 5,700 USD Per Person

Valid: June – July – August Sept & October 2021 & 31st December 2022
2 Guest: $ 6,997 USD Per Person

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