- Kenya Multi-Centres
- Classic Kenyan Safari with Mombasa Beach Stay - Leopard Beach Resort
Dive into the mesmerising natural wonders that Kenya unfolds; witness splendid wildlife and breathtaking panoramas, this is an extraordinary adventure that will unveil a world vastly different from your own. Then, treat yourself to a serene escape to the picturesque sandy beaches of Mombasa. Take this opportunity to unwind and recharge, embracing relaxation after your compact yet enchanting journey.
Depart on your flight to Nairobi.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon will be at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way, spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok. Continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch, set off on your first game drive, where you can spot a variety of wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. Return to the camp as the sun sets.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, embark on a thrilling morning game drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, where you can spot a variety of wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. Return to the camp mid-morning to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Set off on another exciting game drive, exploring more areas of the reserve and witnessing the diverse flora and fauna, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and hyenas. Visit the Masai Village to learn about the rich culture and traditions of the Maasai people. As the sun sets, return to your lodge, reflecting on the day's incredible experiences.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Leaving the Maasai Mara after breakfast travel across the 'breadbasket' of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. You will then travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle, arriving at your lodge around midday. Following lunch, depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, the national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Return to your lodge as the sun sets.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride, enjoying the serene waters and abundant birdlife. Leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch depending on road conditions). Afterward, continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your camp by late afternoon.
Amboseli National Park, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, is famous for its breathtaking views and large herds of elephants. The park offers incredible wildlife sightings, including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras. Settle in and prepare for the adventures ahead in this iconic wildlife reserve.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for a full day game drive in Amboseli National Park. As you traverse the park's diverse landscapes, including savannah grasslands, acacia woodlands, and marshes, you can expect to encounter a variety of wildlife. Keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the park's natural beauty, taking in the sights and sounds of the wildlife around you. Cntinue your game drive, exploring the park and capturing stunning photographs of the animals and landscapes. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon, giving you time to unwind.
Breakfast
Following breakfast, you may be able to catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi in the early afternoon. Once in the city, head to the airport to catch your flight to Mombasa for a few nights alongside its golden beach. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach hotel.
Relax and rejuvenate in Mombasa for a few nights alongside its golden beaches. Mombasa is a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and rich cultural heritage. The city's coastline features long stretches of white sandy beaches and clear blue waters, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the natural beauty. Whether you prefer lounging on the beach, taking leisurely walks along the shore, or simply soaking up the sun, Mombasa's beaches offer a serene and picturesque setting for relaxation.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Embraced by lush gardens and overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, with direct access to the white sandy shores of Diani Beach, this hotel epitomizes tranquillity and relaxation.
This superb hotel boasts an impressive range of guest facilities, including three swimming pools (one adult only spa pool), a selection of bars and a collection of á la carte and multi-cuisine restaurants. For those in pursuit of ultimate relaxation, indulge in a range of pampering treatments, massages, and wellness therapies at the Uzuri Spa. The Spa also includes an adults-only pool with an integrated jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and yoga pavilion.
For the more active guests the hotel provides tennis courts, a fitness centre, and a variety of water sports activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and windsurfing.
This hotel offers air-conditioned comfortable and spacious en-suite rooms with air-conditioning. Rooms benefit from a private balcony or terrace. Each room features a mini-fridge, satellite TV, phone, safe, tea/coffee making facilities and FREE Wi-Fi.
Set within 25 acres of lush tropical gardens and with direct access to the white sandy shores of Diani Beach, this hotel epitomizes tranquillity and relaxation. Overlooking the Indian Ocean's inviting emerald waters.
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If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of £295.00pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
To enter Kenya, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least two blank pages. You will require a tourist visa to enter Kenya, apply for an “eTA” online before you travel. The only legitimate website to apply for the eTA is www.etakenya.go.ke/en. The cost for the eTA is approximately £40 per person. The visa takes approximately 5 working days to issue and it is only valid for a 90 day single entry stay from the date of arrival. We work closely with The Travel Visa Company who will be able to arrange your visa on your behalf. Please call them on 01270 250 590 and quote 'Mercury Holidays'. When calling the Travel Visa Company they will advise you of any changes to the fees or the procedure, they will also advise you of all information they will require in order to apply for the visa. We recommend you check with your destinations' Tourist Board or Embassy prior to departure for the most up to date guidelines regarding these.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras, including up to a 20% discount, which is given to all Mercury Holidays customers. To arrange your insurance with Holiday Extras, please visit https://www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/info/insurance for more details. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with a good level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves climbing of steep stairs and getting on and off coaches, boats and 4x4 vehicles. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
The local currency in Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling but USD ($) is also widely accepted. You can exchange money before you leave the UK and there will be access to ATMs in most major cities (not available in the reserves) where you will be able to withdraw money in the local currency. It is a good idea to try and maintain a supply of small notes and change in the local currency for tipping or small purchases.
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases such as tips, souvenirs, laundry, any meals not included in the itinerary as well as drinks and any additional snacks. We recommend you bring along a minimum of GBP £250 - £350 per person for these extras.
Tipping
It is at your discretion to tip your driver/guide, waiters, porters, and housekeepers. We recommend tipping approximately $2 per person per day for waiters, porters and housekeepers and $6 per person per day for your driver/guide. This is a total of $56 per person to budget for tips on your trip for the driver/guide plus extra for the other staff. Tips are accepted U.S dollars ($).
There is no minimum number of passengers required to run this trip, as the safari portion is shared with other travellers, not exclusive to Mercury Holidays customers. If we are not able to operate your departure date for any other reason, then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
For your safari portion, guests will be met by drivers who are fully trained as driver guides with a wide knowledge of each destination.
For the beach portion of your holiday, you will not be escorted by a tour guide. Your time here will be free to do as you wish. Details of your departure transfer will be confirmed by your guide at the end of your safari or by a representative in the hotel.
Throughout your safari, you will travel in a 7 seater vehicle that is adapted for both open road driving as well as safaris. For your airport transfers, you will be in a taxi or mini bus
Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.
Breakfast is always western style and served in the hotel each morning. Lunch and dinner during your tour will be taken in local Kenyan restaurants or at the lodge/ hotel. A variety of restaurants are visited giving you the chance to experience a range of dishes and flavours.
Vegetarian and vegan meals can be catered for. Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information.
It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way. Bottled water will be available at shops and hotels/lodges.
On arrival in Kenya, after collecting any hold luggage and passing through Customs, please make your way to the arrivals hall where you will be met by one of our local representatives from Pollman's Tours, holding a Mercury Holidays sign.
Kenya: If there is a long wait at immigration or baggage collection, or if you are unable to find our local agent, please call our airport rep on 00254 753999009 they will advise accordingly.
For any assistance, general enquiries or emergencies during your stay, please contact 00254 753999009.
