- Itinerary Type - Bush Homes Safari
- Destination - Kenya
Itinerary summary
Adamson’s Footsteps is a fantastic 10 day safari staying at some of the original sites of legendary ?Father of Lions? George Adamson and his wife Joy (Born free). This Safari explores some of the most fascinating wildlife areas in Kenya, flying over the vast wildlife plains and being hosted in ultimate luxury.
Untamed Wilderness of Meru National Park
Stay at the site of George Adamson’s Original Campsite in Meru National Park
Stay at Joy’s Camp, situated at Joy Adamson’s original campsite in Shaba National Reserve, the place where she released her famous leopard Penny.
Explore the indescribable Masai Mara
Luxury Accommodation
Fly from Camp to Camp
The Meru National Park's claim to international popularity stems from the book - and movie - "Born Free". Authored by Joy Adamson, it tells about their lion and cheetah research. The famous "Elsa" lioness is the most famous of the lions in the park, and her grave is marked.
Itinerary description
The Adamson’s Footsteps 10 day flying safari accommodation on either
Cottar’s 1920s, Saruni, Richard’s Camp or Elephant Pepper Camp whilst in the Masai Mara.
DAY 1 HOUSE OF WAINE, Nairobi
On arrival into Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met and transferred to the House of Waine, set in Karen on the outskirts of Nairobi. Relax by the swimming pool or just rest and soak up the sunshine. In the afternoon you will enjoy a half day tour to the Nairobi Museum, where some of Joy Adamson’s original art work is on display.
DAY 2 JOY’S CAMP, Shaba National Reserve
You will be collected at 08h00 and transferred to Wilson Airport to catch the 09h15 Air Kenya scheduled flight to Nanyuki. Once in Nanyuki you will connect immediately with your private charter to Joy’s Camp. On arrival you will be met by a driver-guide and taken to the lodge. Joy’s Camp is the original Joy Adamson Camp, and the camp has 10 private tents each with its own deck area, ideal for game viewing and relaxing. After lunch and a siesta you will enjoy an extended afternoon game drive.
DAY 3 & 4 JOY’S CAMP
Choose from an early morning guided walk in the bush or an extended game drive ending with a picnic breakfast. After a mornings game viewing, return to the camp for a delicious lunch. Following a peaceful afternoon admiring the watering hole. Take a late afternoon game drive finishing with sundowners before heading back to camp.
DAY 5 ELSA’S KOPJE, Meru National Park
After breakfast you will be driven to the airstrip for your private charter flight to Meru National Park, arriving at Elsa’s Kopje, where George and Joy Adamson brought up Elsa the Lioness and her 3 cubs. Set within the formation of the Kopje, the lodge and its nine cottages are invisible as you approach your destination. After an Italian style lunch, choose to either relax in your cottage on the verandah or by the swimming pool.
DAY 6 ELSA’S KOPJE
The untamed wilderness of Meru National Park is renowned for its Elephant herds, rare Northern endemic species with fantastic flora and changing terrain. We can also search for big cats and the elusive Rhinos.
DAY 7, 8 & 9 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Cottars 1920 or Saruni or Richard’s Camp or Elephant Pepper Camp
After an early breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your private charter at 08h30 to Nanyuki connecting with the scheduled flight at 10h00 to the Masai Mara. The Masai Mara offers a true wildlife experience, one than is hard to duplicate anywhere else in the world. Each lodge is part of a particular conservation project or concession area. Game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners and bush walks makes this an unforgettable safari experience. The Mara is famous for its prolific big game, predatory cats and vast antelope herds.
DAY 10 DEPARTURE
Following one last game drive in the Masai Mara, you will be transferred to the airstrip to catch the 11h00 scheduled flight back to Nairobi. A driver will transfer you to your Nairobi hotel or to the International Airport for your journey home.
End of Safari
Additional Information
- Prices in US Dollars, per person sharing in a double room.
- Single Room Supplement per person using room alone
- High season:01st June to 30th June and 01st November to 15th December
- Mid season: 01st July to 31st October and 23rd December to 02nd January
Tour Cost on request and it Includes:-
- Bed & Breakfast at House of Waine
- Full board at all properties ( excluding HOW )
- Soft drinks, beer & house wine at all properties ( except HOW )
- Game drives in 4×4 vehicles
- Guided bush walks
- Scheduled flights as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Airstrip transfers
- Nairobi transfers
- Laundry at all properties ( except HOW )
- Membership to Flying Doctors Society
Tour Cost Excludes:-
- Champagne & Luxury spirits
- Drinks or Laundry at House of Waine
- Any activities not included in the itinerary
- International flights and visa fees
- Gratuities to camp staff
- All statutory increases beyond our control
Note: Baggage restriction of 15kgs per person is applicable on all small aircrafts, preferably in soft bags.
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