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Safari & Archipelago Two Worlds Itinerary
Masai Mara | Lamu, Kenya’s tropical castaway island
An 8 nights/9 days adventure combining Kenya’s most renowned wilderness and an idyllic adventure into another world.
Combine ancient culture with elegant luxury at Saruni Mara, Saruni Wild & The Majlis Hotel
All inclusive from US$4,080 per person sharing (low season rate)
Valid from 3rd January-19th December 2021
This itinerary takes you from the heart of the
wilderness in the Masai Mara to the exquisite
The unforgettable natural beauty found in the long white-sand
experience of beaches, rolling dunes, lush mangroves and
turquoise seas of the Lamu archipelago, where
combining the best the atmosphere is still that of an Oriental tale like
One Thousand and One Nights.
Kenyan savannah
with an archipelago After enjoying the dense and diverse wildlife of
the Masai Mara ecosystem, you immerse yourself
paradise hidden in a in the richness of history and turn back time in
charming corner of a magical island that is the oldest continuously
inhabited Swahili settlement on the East African
the Indian Ocean. coast, welcomed by smiling faces into a culture
that flows in peaceful harmony with the ocean
and the seasonal monsoon winds.
HIGH SEASON MID SEASON LOW SEASON
US$5,520 pp US$4,880 pp US$4,080 pp
July | August & January | February | June | October & March | April | May &
September 2021 1st–19th December 2021 November 2021
SARUNI MARA / SARUNI WILD
Included All-inclusive accommodation (full-board accommodation including soft drinks, beers, house wines and select non-luxury spirits), one
complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 min.) per room per stay at our Wellbeing Space, limited laundry service, shared day & night game
drives in 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks, bush meals, sundowner & picnic excursions, Warriors Academy (where available and upon request
in advance), local cultural visits transfers, all internal flights and return airstrip transfers, airport assistance, temporary Flying Doctors cover,
daily conservation fees, VAT & taxes.
Excluded Exclusive use of vehicle, premium drinks (champagne, luxury spirits and special wines), additional Wellbeing Space treatments,
any payable extra activities, entry fees to local cultural visits, childcare, transport & entry fees to the Masai Mara National Reserve
in the Mara, gratuities to staff & guides, own private guides & drivers, any payable extra services, anything of a personal nature,
international flights & visa fees, late departure fees, and all statutory increases beyond our control.
THE MAJLIS HOTEL
Included Full Board accommodation breakfast, lunch, dinner from our à la carte restaurant, return motor boat Manda Airstrip transfers, bottled water,
mini bar (filled on request), complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and kayaking.
Excluded All drinks (soft & alcoholic beverages), shuttle services to Shela and Lamu Town, other watersport activities, childcare, gratuities
to staff & guides, anything of a personal nature, and all statutory increases beyond our control.
Saruni Mara The Majlis Hotel
Saruni Mara has one family villa, one private villa and five elegant cottages, and is the only small Set on the idyllic Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya’s Northern Coast, The Majlis is
boutique lodge in the Mara, making it very intimate and exclusive. The beautifully decorated a luxury 25 room boutique hotel with the ambiance, comfort and intimacy of a private home. A
themed rooms have a luxurious and classic safari feel. The lodge is tucked away in a secluded valley unique blend of contemporary and traditional styles, The Majlis offers the very best of Lamu. With
in the private Mara North Conservancy, a prime and private game viewing area, which borders a superb beachfront location and breathtaking views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela village, it
the Masai Mara National Reserve – the most renowned wildlife park in Africa. Enjoy the Italian- presents the perfect setting and ideal position from which to explore the region. The Majlis blends
inspired cuisine and being immersed in nature from your private verandah, the Maasai Wellbeing seamlessly with its island surroundings, making use of the area’s natural resources and traditions
Space and the open lounge and dining area. Maasai warriors will guide you throughout your stay, including hand-carved timber and white coral blocks. Each of the hotel’s air-conditioned rooms
sharing their ancient wisdom and local knowledge of the area and the animals, their way of life is unique in character and style, and features traditionally high beamed ceilings and terraces with
and their secret corners of the most loved wildlife reserve in Kenya. spectacular views of the beach, landscaped gardens or mangrove forests. Tastefully designed and
decorated to reflect the heritage of East Africa, The Majlis houses an exquisite private collection
Saruni Wild of art mixing local traditional influences with a contemporary twist.
Saruni Wild is a tented camp elegantly and comfortably furnished with all the necessary luxuries
of a wild yet classic safari. The camp is located in the heart of the Masai Mara plains, on the border
between Lemek Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy. Surrounded by tens of thousands acres
of pristine, untouched wilderness, the camp has the most classic Masai Mara setting. The wildlife
thrive right next to its tents. Enjoy endless views, fire-lit meals under the vast African sky, guided
game drives led by Maasai
warriors.
Activities and amenities: swimming pools & sun patios, panoramic bars & restaurant, fitness
centre, massage, Lamu Heritage attractions, payable extra activities: cultural excursions,
Activities and amenities: day and night game drives, bush meals, guided walks, birdwatching,
Dhow Sailing, water sports & snorkelling, The Majlis’ Children Adventure Programme, deep
Maasai Wellbeing Space treatments (payable extra), picnics, library, balloon safaris (payable extra),
sea, river creek and reef fishing, boat excursions and scenic flights.
Saruni Shop.
Sample itinerary
Day 1 – Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild Day 5 – The Majlis Hotel wood-fired pizza from the pizza oven served up
• Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where amidst idyllic surroundings.
• Following a hearty breakfast in lodge, stop again to
a Saruni vehicle will transfer you to Wilson Airport admire the abundant plains game and vast landscape
for your flight to Mara North. of Mara North on the way to the airstrip. Depart Mara
• Depart Nairobi in the morning*, arriving at Mara North at 11:00 AM for Narobi’s Wilson Airport and
North an hour later, where your Saruni guide will transfer swiftly to a Lamu-bound flight at 13:45 PM,
meet you. arriving 15:30 PM.
• Game drive with a picnic lunch to enjoy under an • The spirit of the Majlis begins with a warm welcome
acacia tree or by the river next to a pod of hippos. Or from the moment you step out of the airport arrivals
head to Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild for some rest hall. You’ll then be escorted to the main jetty and
and an exclusive game drive later in the afternoon to The Majlis motorboat for an incredibly scenic
in Mara North Conservancy - over 30,000 acres of 10-minute cruise to the resort.
plentiful, protected land bordering the Masai Mara • Unwind from your journey with a refreshing dip in
National Reserve. Enjoy a completely different and the pool or a head off for a walk on the beach, cooled
less-explored corner of the Mara ecosystem in total by the early evening tropical breezes. Enjoy a feast
Day 8 – The Majlis Hotel
privacy, brimming with wildlife. • Embark on a deep-sea fishing expedition in the
of culinary delights, before falling into bed to the
waters of the Lamu archipelago that boast great
distant sounds of ancient village life across the bay.
Day 2 – Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild Marlin catches and other sport fish, or, a totally
different experience reef and river creek fishing
• Early morning game drive to look for the big cats Day 6 – The Majlis Hotel
and other predators of the Mara, returning to the amongst the mangrove channels, with traditional
• Awaken to the gentle Indian Ocean breeze, and take
camp or lodge for lunch and treatments at the Maasai hand lines.
in the breathtaking views of Ras Kitau bay, before
Wellbeing Space. • For something a little less ‘fishy’, take a boat excursion
heading for a sumptuous à-la-carte breakfast on
• In the afternoon, a game drive will take you to a (traditional dhow or speed boat) to Manda Island, a
the open-plan veranda with panoramic views.
special area where the largest tower of giraffe can half-day trip on the other side of the island with stop-
• Get your bearings and earn your sea legs by taking
be seen, followed by dinner at the lodge or camp and over in Manda Toto, a small island made up of sand
a half-day speed boat (or traditional dhow sailing
an optional night game drive. off Manda Island, only accessible by navigating the
boat) excursion around Lamu Island. The friendly
narrow mangrove channel on the west coast. Enjoy
captain comes bearing drinks and a BBQ lunch
Day 3 – Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild a BBQ lunch before returning to the hotel.
(upon request).
• Walk through the valleys and plains surrounding • Make the most of your last afternoon by borrowing
• Stop on the beach and coastal wildnerness of
Saruni Mara, accompanied by a vehicle, or a game a mountain bike and exploring one of the trails on
Kizingo Point, and on the way back visiting the
drive up to the top of Kilileoni, the highest mountain Manda Island, or, explore the calm water off the Ras
Matondoni or Kipungani villages.
in the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem - led by your Kitau bay and the Takwa mangrove creek behind the
• Return to Majlis in time to enjoy the eclectic in-
skillful and knowledgeable Maasai guides. hotel and try your hand at a range of watersports,
house art collections and unique artefacts over
• In the afternoon you will discover more of Mara North including water-skiing, kayaking, wake-boarding and
a refreshing cocktail ahead of dinner.
and its surrounding conservancies and experience doughnut rides.
• For an unforgettable last night dinner, indulge in a
first-hand what makes the Mara one of the most Day 7 – The Majlis Hotel
exciting wildernesses in the world. romantic candle-lit al fresco dining experience on
• Following breakfast, head to Lamu town and explore
• Weather permitting, experience a bush dinner in the the beach.
this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the oldest and
middle of nature under the vast African sky, with best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa,
Maasai warriors singing and dancing around the fire. retaining its traditional functions. Discover the
Day 9 – Departure
• Enjoy your final morning waking up in paradise
colourful morning markets. Wander the winding,
Day 4 – Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild narrow streets, admiring the intricate architecture.
with an energising jog along the beach seafront or a
• Venture through the plains of Mara North Conservancy wake-up dip in one of the two swimming pools (or
With donkeys still the only method of transport,
in pursuit of the more rare and elusive species. Another for the more adventurous, a 25 min swim across the
you really feel as if you have stepped back in time.
wildlife-abundant game drive with a leisurely channel to the facing Shela village!).
• Return to the hotel for lunch choosing from a
bush breakfast completes another exciting morning. • After a morning unwinding and rejuvenating, depart
delicious array of culinary choices from Japanese,
in the afternoon for your flight back to Nairobi, which
• Head back into Mara North for a late afternoon Swahili, Italian and International cuisine.
leaves Manda (Lamu) at 16:00 PM and arrives at
game drive, finishing your drive with refreshing • Relax in the air-conditioned comfort of your sea view
Wilson Airport at 18:30 PM.
sundowners overlooking the immense plains room, reading more about the ancient heritage of
• Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
surrounding you before heading back to the lodge the nearby cultural attractions, or, chill out in the
with Saruni driver and vehicle. Depending on the time
or camp for a hearty dinner. massage banda on the beachfront, or work up a
of your international flight, stop at the Talisman or
‘sheen’ in the garden ‘jungle’ gym or fitness centre.
Carnivore restaurant for dinner.
• Enjoy a refreshing sundowner from the panoramic
cocktail terrace, and end the day with an authentic
Note: The Saruni Tours team can modify and tailor this itinerary to suit your personal preference. Baggage allowance on internal flights is 15kg per person, preferably in
small, soft bags without wheels. Seats on scheduled flights are subject to availability at confirmation. Rates with children or single occupancy are available upon request.
*Flight times and durations may vary depending on airline and routing, and are subject to change.
T +254 (0)202 180 497 M +254 (0)735 950 903 E reservationsteam@saruni.com W www.saruni.com
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