For your personalised itinerary please call 020 7060
6747
For your personalised itinerary please call 020 7060
6747
Itinerary
Overview
|
Day |
Activity |
Accommodation |
|
Day 1 |
Overnight flight from
London Heathrow to Nairobi |
Overnight flight |
|
Day 2 |
Transfer to Wilson
airport & fly to the Mara. Transfer to Mara Intrepids Camp |
Mara Intrepids, Masai Mara |
|
Day 3 |
On safari |
Mara Intrepids, Masai Mara |
|
Day 4 |
On safari |
Mara Intrepids, Masai Mara |
|
Day 5 |
Fly to Nairobi & transfer to JKIA Nairobi for your flight
to Mombasa, Transfer to Pinewood Village |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 6 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 7 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 8 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 9 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 10 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 11 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 12 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 13 |
At leisure |
Pinewood Village Beach Resort, nr Diani |
|
Day 14 |
Transfer to Mombasa
airport for your return flight to the UK via Nairobi |
Overnight Flight |
Day 1
Overnight flight from London
Heathrow to Nairobi.
Day 2
On arrival at Nairobi
Airport you will be met by Benson, our representative from our ground handling
team and transferred to Wilson airport. Fly to the Mara and transfer to Mara
Intrepids Camp.
Day 2 – 5
3
nights at Mara Intrepids Safari Camp on a full board basis (all meals, game drives & park
fees)
Sitting above a sweeping bend in the Talek River, at the
confluence of the Maasai Mara's four game-viewing areas, this camp enjoys one
of the most spectacular locations in the entire Mara ecosystem. Mara
Intrepids is a luxurious tented camp. All the tents are self-contained with
their own bathrooms with shower, basin, hot and cold water and
electricity.
The camp has a private lounge/dining
tent for each tent unit, private bar equipped with refrigerators in each of the
'mini-camps', comfortable four wheel-drive vehicles for game drives, swimming
pool and viewing tower for cocktails.
Mara
Intrepids was recently renovated to a high standard and as part of these
renovations, three family tents have been built. They comprise of two
traditional permanent safari tents joined by a common sitting area in between.
The new tents are ideal for families travelling with children who can overnight
in their own tent, affording the parents privacy while keeping the family close
and together.
Children at Intrepids: Families visiting Mara Intrepids now have the added bonus
of a free membership of Heritage Hotels' acclaimed Adventurers' Club - while older
children will thrill to the 'wild education' offered by its big brother, the
Young Rangers' Club. The two clubs offer a unique family holiday experience,
combining a fascinating 'bush school' with excursions to historical sites,
practical conservation work, and cultural and sporting exchanges with local
Maasai and Samburu communities. Both clubs benefit from the finest and safest
hosting in the business, with a team of children's guides that has been
described as the finest on the continent.
Your stay at Mara
Intrepids includes: all meals, all park fees,
3 game drives a day with experienced guides and trackers, lectures and slide
shows on the wildlife of the Maasai Mara.
Optional extras: Hot air balloon safari, fly fishing.
For
a sneak preview & more images click here…
Day 5
Transfer
to Mara airstrip and fly to Wilson airport. You will then be driven to Nairobi
Airport for your flight to Mombasa. On arrival you will be met and transferred
to Pinewood Village.
Day 5 – 14
9 nights at Pinewood
Village in a Room, with private chef for dinner on a
half board basis (breakfast and dinner)
Pinewood Village Beach Resort is situated on a stunning
beach and offers a stress-free holiday with the highest levels of service. Each
suite has its own chef meaning you can choose what you want to eat for dinner
on your private veranda or in your large dining area.
Situated on the beautiful white-sand of Galu Beach the 20
suites and 38 rooms are within easy reach of all the activities available in
the resort of Diani and its surrounds. Whether you want to relax by the pool or
on the beach, enjoy the superb water sports or simply relax and be pampered in
an informal atmosphere, Pinewood is the place for you.
Suite facilities: all ground floor overlooking gardens, ensuite bathroom, sitting/dining area,
kitchen, private chef for dinner, private covered veranda, air-con, ceiling
fans & mosquito nets
Room facilities: all first floor overlooking gardens, meals taken in one of the
restaurants, ensuite bathroom, private balcony, air-con, ceiling fans & mosquito
nets
Executive
Rooms & Suites: located seafront with great views, superior
finish
and double
showers
Resort shared facilities: 4 restaurants, 3 bars, BBQ area, large pool, stunning beach, tv lounge
& library, beauty salon
Activities included: volleyball, beach games, tennis, squash, table tennis
Other activities: deep sea fishing, fly fishing, island trips, safaris, golf, market
tours, city tours, scuba diving, sailing, snorkelling trips, forest tours,
windsurfing, kite surfing, jet skiing, camel riding
Honeymoon Special: Stay 7 nights
and receive a bottle of sparkling wine, a
floral bridal archway and a ½ hour his & her
massage session. Stay for 10
nights and receive the above as well as a Lobster
dinner on the beach.
Access: Pinewood Village is approx 1.5 hours
from Mombasa Airport & 15
minutes from
Ukunda Airstrip. Please note the last few kilometres of the road
to Pinewood are very bumpy as it is located in a more
remote part of the
coastline.
to escape to verdict: Pinewood Village really
is great value, with staff who look after your every whim without being
intrusive. An all-inclusive package includes all meals and drinks, tennis and
squash and represents superb value. You’ll be asked at breakfast what you fancy
for dinner but if you change your mind or get stuck on the beach then there are
no worries! Please note the suites and rooms are simply furnished and 3*, but
clean and perfect for a laid-back beach holiday and the service is excellent.
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here for a sneak preview and more images…
Day 14
Transfer to Mombasa Airport
for your return flight to the UK, via Nairobi.
Please see below for the
pricing details and an upgrade option.
PRICING:
Example total costs*:
Per adult (based on two adults
sharing a room): £2,090
Per child (based on two children
sharing a room): £1,585
·
Flights as
follows
o
London Heathrow
– Nairobi Airport return
o
Wilson airport –
Mara airstrip return
o
Nairobi Airport
– Mombasa Airport return
·
Accommodation:
o
3 nights at Mara
Intrepids Safari Camp on a full board basis (all meals, game drives
& park fees)
o
9 nights at Pinewood Village in a
Suite with private chef for dinner, on a half board basis (breakfast and
dinner)
·
Transfers as follows:
o
Nairobi Airport –
Wilson aiport return
o
Mara airstrip – Mara
Intrepids return
o
Mombasa Airport – Pinewood Village return
*The above costs are based on mid
season rates and will vary depending on what time of year you are travelling
About our Prices:
We believe in a ‘what you see is
what you get’ policy with our pricing and not springing any hidden surprises
with extra costs. Everything is included in your price as laid out
above. Other expenses you should consider may include:
·
Spending Money - We have first hand knowledge
of eating, drinking & shopping in your chosen destination
and are happy to advise on this.
·
Car Rental Costs - If you are renting a car
please also consider fuel, toll roads and additional driver charges.
·
Travel Insurance - We advise you to take out fully
comprehensive travel insurance (not included).
·
Visas - There may be additional visa costs for
some countries, please enquire at time of booking.
·
Tips - we recommend 10 - 15% in restaurants & between
£5 - £20 a day for accommodation (depending on the quality of the property
& the service you received)
·
Airline Surcharges - Increasingly airlines are adding
surcharges to their fares due to additional fuel charges. In most cases we
absorb these costs however in extreme circumstances (surcharges of
£30 or more) these charges will be passed on to you.
NB How to get
the best from your quote:
We have put
this itinerary together based on what you have told us you are looking for from
your holiday. It is our interpretation and is in no way set in stone. You can
depart on any day of the week, stay for shorter or longer periods, and add new
properties, flights, car hire or transfers. Most importantly, if the
accommodation we have chosen doesn't look right, there are loads of other
options. So if you want to change anything we would be happy to do so, just let
us know - we want to ensure we put together the ideal holiday for you.
Please see below for an upgrade
option…
Upgrade
option:
Hemingways
in place of Pinewood:
Day 5 – 14
9 nights at Hemingways
Resort in a Standard Room on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner)
Hemingways Resort overlooks the stunning beach of Watamu
National Marine Park, 20 miles south of Malindi and 60 miles north of Mombasa. The
ambience of the hotel is of relaxed sophistication, with the friendliness of a
privately owned hotel coupled to the facilities and standards of an
International resort.
The varied cuisine is highly regarded, with attentive service
to match, and the staff are renowned for their courtesy and friendliness. For
the more energetic there is a wide range of excursions and facilities, from
shopping trips to the in-house gym.
Activities: big-game fishing, scuba diving, gymnasium, tennis, golf,
horse-riding, safaris, dolphin cruises, dhow trips, goggling/snorkelling, bird
watching, shopping, golf, beach volleyball, sports massage and therapy,
cycling.
Safari option: safaris can be arranged to the Tsavo National Parks; from
one night to several, you can experience the big game country for yourself in
the nearby Parks of Tsavo East and Tsavo West.
Deep Sea fishing: The deep sea fishing centre offers sport fishing in the
exciting waters off Watamu. Marlin, sailfish, shark, tuna and other big game
fish can be found in plenty. Other watersports including snorkelling, diving,
windsurfing and waterskiing are also available.
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here for a sneak preview & more images…
Example total costs*:
Per adult (based on two adults
sharing a room): £2,110
Per child (based on two children
sharing a room): £1,799
Address (UK) 8 Thames
Reach, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8TE tel (UK) 0871 711 5282 fax (UK) 07005 860 282 Address (SA) PostNet Suite #
34, Private Bag X4 Hout Bay, 7872 office (SA) 021 7910333 fax (SA)
0866 335 243 Email escape@toescapeto.com registered no. 4655362UK
