An Epic Adventure: Karen Blixen’s Kenya and Islands of the Seychelles by Yacht

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Overview
Highlights
- Sail to 10 Seychelles islands by motor yacht, discovering giant tortoise colonies, lush palm forests and beautiful reefs.
- Learn how young elephants are prepared to return to the wild at an elephant orphanage in Kenya.
- Spend three nights at a luxury safari camp and search the Maasai Mara for lions and cheetahs.
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Itinerary
In Flight
In Flight
Activity note: This program is designed around an Emirates flight schedule and the participants’ date of departure from the US will depend on the flight/air schedule that they choose. Since Emirates schedule is via Dubai, participants who wish to extend their stay in Dubai should contact the program provider for details.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Savoy Resort & Spa
Activity note: Hotel check-in typically begins at 3 p.m. We will store our luggage at the hotel, but our rooms might not be ready upon arrival.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
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Accommodation: M/Y Pegasus
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: After breakfast, checkout of the hotel and then take part in an exploration of Mahé, including a visit to the Victoria Market. Transfer back to the hot...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/Y Pegasus
Breakfast: Onboard the ship.
Morning: Early departure from St. Anne Island to reach the uninhabited island of Curieuse, once a leper colony and home to giant tortoises and the unique Co...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/Y Pegasus
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: This morning we sail for Cousin Island for excursion to the Bird Sanctuary. It became the world's first internationally owned reserve when it was ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/Y Pegasus
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Morning departure for Aride, a nature reserve managed by the Island Conservation Society of Seychelles. Our excursion will take us to the top of t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/Y Pegasus
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Morning excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Vallée de Mai Preserve, known for the Coco de Mer palms,Vanilla Orchids and endemic species s...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/Y Pegasus
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: All day excursion in La Digue, the quaint community in the Seychelles where oxcarts and bicycles still outnumber cars. Take a refreshing swim at A...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/Y Pegasus
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Visit Moyenne Island for your last opportunity to swim in the beautiful waters of the Seychelles.
Lunch: BBQ on the beach.
Afternoon...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Panafric
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Disembark from the ship for early departure. Transfer by coach to the airport for your flight to Nairobi. Your Seychelles group leader will pr...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Panafric
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: After breakfast, an introductory talk ('Saving Orphaned Elephants, Why Bother?') will prepare us for our morning field trip to the David Sheldrick ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Karen Blixen Camp
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Transfer to Nairobi's Wilson Airport to board a flight to the Mara North Conservancy Airstrip.
Lunch: Arrive in the Masai Mara and transfe...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Karen Blixen Camp
Morning: Early this morning enjoy some coffee/tea and cookies before embarking on a game drive. Big cats will be the focus of this morning's target species game drive. The open savannah ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Karen Blixen Camp
Breakfast: At the camp.
Morning: Full day of game drives in the Masai Mara Reserve. After you have enjoyed breakfast prepare yourself for the thrill and excitement of amazing wild...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Panari Hotel
Activity note: Dayroom only - check out is at 6:00 pm
Breakfast: At the camp.
Morning: Transfer to the Mara airstrip to catch a flight to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch.
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Accommodation
Savoy Resort & Spa: 1 night Mahe
Offering163 luxurious rooms and suites, the the Savoy Resort & Spa is located on Beau Vallon Beach, Seychelles and is a trendsetter in Seychelles hospitality.
M/Y Pegasus: 7 nights New York
The MY Pegasus is a 147.6-foot twin-hulled ship able to accommodate up to 44 guests in 23 comfortable cabins. The ship was built in 1990, completely refitted in 1997, and renovated in the winter of 2009/2010.
Sarova Panafric: 2 nights Nairobi.
Up the hill along Valley road and at the furthest foot of Kenyatta Avenue lies one of Kenya’s most sought-after tourism properties, Sarova Panafric. It is here where colonialism met pan-Africanism creating an exceptional meeting spot for varied world cultures. Sarova Panafric Hotel, boosts of rich & unrivalled history amassed over four decades since inception in 1965. When quests for Africa’s Independence raged in 1960’s, the Sarova Panafric hosted many of Africa nationalists. Sarova Panafric was the center of liberalism. That’s how the befitting name came into being, in the spirits of the Pan African movement. Even Kenya’s first president, H.E, the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta had a soft spot for the hotel! He inaugurated it on 5th January 1965. Since then; the hotel has continued to resonate with the best of Africa’s repertoire.
Karen Blixen Camp: 3 nights Masai Mara
This luxurious eco-friendly camp is strategically located on the edges of the famous Mara River. Its 22 large canvas tents offer elegant and comfortable accommodations with views of the nearby river. A main building, raised on a beautiful wooden deck, houses the restaurant, reception, bar, and gift shop. Authentic reproductions of Karen Blixen's furniture adorn the common areas and provide a sense of being back in time.
Panari Hotel: 1 night Nairobi
The Panari Hotel is the Kenya’s latest state-of-the-art hotel along Mombasa Road. The hotel is conveniently located within five kilometres either from the city centre or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. While at the hotel, customers can get a good view of the Nairobi National Park.
13 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches and 13 Dinners
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