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Kenya Honeymoon
Safaris :
10 days
Game and Beach Honeymoon Program.
Day
1: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, are met picked and
transferred to Nairobi Safari club or Norfolk hotel. On arrival, are
received with a complimentary welcome cocktail, bouquet of flowers, and
checked in at honeymooners suite on all meals.
Day 2
Breakfast and leave for Masai Mara to arrive in time for lunch at Kichwa
Tembo or Batelur luxury camp. After some afternoon nap, take a game
drive around the Mara reserve. Return late afternoon to camp for
sundowners around the fire and dinner. Overnight with all meals at
Kichwa Tembo camp.
Day 3
You will be awakened before dawn and after a cup of tea or coffee you'll
set out at sunrise on a balloon aloft safari. Romantically float over
the Mara and enjoy the sunrise. The Mara is magical in the morning; the
birds are singing, the morning air smells fresh and cool and the
wildlife is just waking up to greet the day. Zebra's frolic and greet
each other, a pair of jackals prance through the grass in search of mice
or a rabbit, baboons chatter noisily and curious giraffe watch you as
they nibble on their breakfast of acacia leaves. You may even come upon
a lion family feeding together on last nights kill.
Return to camp for a sumptuous buffet champagne breakfast. After, leave
for Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at the famous carnivore
restaurant. Later, transfer to Ngong House or The Stanley for dinner and
overnight.
Day 3
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for flight to Mombasa city in time
for an early lunch at a Mombasa restaurant. After, transfer to
Whitesands Hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the beach
in time for dinner and evening cruise at the Tamarind. Unforgotten old
Arabic dhows cruise and a romantic candle dinner under the star filled
sky, really magical mix ancient with the modern. A welcome cocktail
drink "Dawa" (medicine) will be reminiscent of the first date you had
together. Dinner with dance in the cruise and overnight at the
Whitesands hotel.
Day 4
Breakfast and leave for the richest Marine Park at the Kenyan Coast.
Depart early morning for the fishing village of Shimoni, close to the
Tanzanian border. The scenic route takes you through lush coconut and
cashew nuts plantations and the colorful villages of the Digo people.
At Shimoni jetty, board an authentic motorized Lamu dhow, which cruise
and sail through an enchanting seascape of Islands to the underwater
splendors of the Kisite Marine Park. Here snorkellers will marvel at the
incredible variety of marine life in the shallow and warm waters around
Kisite Island; the venue for numerous birds. We escort Scuba divers to
explore a number of excellent dive sites, also teeming with an
astounding variety of Marine life, which inhabit the magnificent coral
reefs in and around the park. A sumptuous Swahili style seafood lunch is
served at Wasini Island Restaurant. Thereafter visit the traditional
Muslim village before returning to your hotel late afternoon. Dinner and
overnight at Wasini bandas.
Day 5
Breakfast and leave for Mombasa city in time for lunch at a city
restaurant. Check in at Whitesands Hotel and spend the rest of the
afternoon at leisure before proceeding for a show. Enjoy the evening
with a spectacular presentation, which portrays the history of the East
African Coast and Fort Jesus. After the show, enjoy dinner served in the
Fort.
Pickup is from your hotel approx. 1700hrs and drive to Jahazi marine
jetty to board the Dhow. Take a romantic sundowner Cruise along the
shores of the Island of Mombasa to an enchanting evening not to be
missed. As darkness sets in, you will dock at a private jetty and
proceed to Fort Jesus. "Arab and Portuguese" men, bearing Fire torches,
guard the entrance of the fort, constructed by the Portuguese in the
16th century. View a spectacular 30minutes Sound and Light presentation
of the turbulent History of the East African Coast. The historic mood is
kept alive as you dine under the stars and candlelight, enjoying a
sumptuous feast of 5 course dinner served by waiters in Portuguese
attire, with the fortress walls lit up to provide a magical backdrop to
a magnificent feast. Following this feast you can return to your hotel
at Whitesands.
Day 6-7 HEMINGWAYS RESORT (Your ultimate resort for a Kenyan honeymoon)
Breakfast and proceed to Mombasa. Head toward Malindi for Watamu
airstrip and connect a flight to Hemingway's resort in time for lunch.
HEMINGWAYS RESORT(Your ultimate resort for a Kenyan honeymoon) The rooms
have been individually furnished to the highest standard using hand made
pieces designed by Armando Tanzini and Charles Tyle, with original
paintings by Lisa Dickinson. In a slight departure from the norm at
Hemingways, the flooring of the living and bedroom area is to be
finished in a dark hardwood, rather than a ceramic tile, thus giving the
rooms even more individuality. Both suites will have satellite
television. As with the refurbishment of all our bathrooms, tiles,
marbles and fixtures have all been imported and finished to the highest
standards with corner baths, Bidets and an extra large shower. For those
wishing to entertain in their room, a kitchenette / service area has
been incorporated, along with a guest cloakroom and shower. A further
facility is the optional use of a superior room adjacent with
inter-connecting doors to accommodate children or family. Dinner and
overnight at Hemingway's resort. (www.hemingways.co.ke)
Day 7
Spend your day relaxing, beach-combing the miles of pristine beaches,
windsurfing, snorkeling, creek fishing or take a boat trip to explore
the beaches. Dinner and overnight at Hemingway's resort.
Day 8 Zanzibar
Breakfast and leave for Mombasa airport with your connection flight at
Watamu arriving Mombasa airport early morning. Connect a flight to
Zanzibar Island in time for lunch at Mapenzi Beach club. On the east
coast of Zanzibar the Mapenzi Beach Club faces a white beach of soft
sand, elegant palm trees and a warm turquoise sea. The beach club is set
in beautiful gardens and all rooms and public areas are built in
traditional architectural style. The 60 spacious, comfortable rooms are
all on the ground floor and each is furnished in the East African style
with private bathroom, veranda and other amenities. The resort offers a
comfortable lounge and bar area, a swimming pool to bathe in with a
small Jacuzzi, two boutiques, a discotheque, a travel and entertainment
office and a diving centre. Mapenzi Beach offers a wide range of
activities from tennis, mountain biking, table tennis, beach volleyball,
archery, snorkeling, to deep-sea fishing, canoeing, wind surfing, and
diving. The main dining room is situated on an elevated platform and you
have wonderful views of the ocean while enjoying fantastic food. As
Mapenzi Beach Club is located further away from other hotels, you can
enjoy your leisure with more privacy. Dinner and overnight at Mapenzi
Beach club or Tembo hotel.
Day 9
Ras Nugwi
Tour Zanzibar Early this morning before driving to Ras Nungwi on the
northern most tip of Zanzibar. Ras Nungwi is widely considered as the
most beautiful beach on the island and the hotel (also called Ras Nungwi)
is situated very near from the sparkling ocean. Guests' chalets are
designed in a simple Swahili style with balconies from which to enjoy
the sea views. Your days at Nungwi can be spent diving or snorkeling or
simply absorbing the magic of the location. Dinner and overnight at Ras
Nugwi hotel.
Day 10
Breakfast and leave for Mombasa or Nairobi in time for lunch in a
Mombasa city restaurant. After, leave for Mombasa airport in time for
your flight home.
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