Lamu Island
Beach Safari Holiday in Kenya
(8 Days /
7 Nights)
Lamu
Dhow Trips Indian Ocean, Kenya
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Peponi
Hotel on the Exotic Island of Lamu, Kenya
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Manda Bay
Beach Lodge in Lamu, Kenya
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Summary
Itinerary
Day
1:
Nairobi, Kenya Arrival
Day 2: Half
day city tour of Nairobi. Transfer to Wilson Airport.
Fly to Lamu & spend 2 nights in Peponi Hotel
Day
3: Lamu
Island. Overnight at Peponi
Hotel
Day
4: Boat
transfer to Manda Island. Overnight at Manda Bay Beach
Hotel
Day
5: Lamu
Island. Overnight at Manda Bay Lodge
Day
6: Lamu
Island. Overnight at Manda Bay Lodge
Day
7: Lamu
Island. Overnight at Manda Bay Lodge
Day
8: Fly
to Nairobi Wilson Airport & transfer to Nairobi
International Airport for departure
Cost
for 2010: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April
–
May |
Rest
Of the Year |
Double
Occupancy |
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Single
Supplement |
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Child
rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Safari
Description
Our 8 Days & 7
Nights Lamu Island Beach Safari is a fly in luxury
beach holiday which can be done as an addition to
a safari or independently. Starting in the ancient
Arab town of Lamu, now a world heritage site, you
will follow the steps of Sinbad the Sailor, walking
narrow Arab streets, devoid of vehicles but populated
by working donkeys and watch Arab dhows still plying
their ancient routes. Following a 2 night stay in
Peponi Hotel in Lamu you will be transferred in a
20 minute boat trip to Manda Island and the 'barefoot
luxury' of Manda Bay Lodge. The lodge offers Robinson-Cruse-style
individual cottages on miles of private tropical beach,
lapped by the Indian Ocean.
Day
1
Nairobi,
Kenya Arrival
Touching down in Nairobi,
we are whisked to the Norfolk Hotel, the legendary
starting point for grand safaris since the days of
the earliest explorers.
Overnight at the Norfolk
Fairmont Hotel
Meal Plan
{Bed & Breakfast}
Day
2
Nairobi
City Tour – Fly Lamu Island
The
name alone conjures up images of dashing characters
and romantic adventurers, and today we feel the intrigue
that has seduced travelers for centuries. Of interest
will be a tour of author Karen Blixen’s home
and a visit with endangered Rothschild giraffes on
a half day city tour of Nairobi. Transfer to Wilson
Airport. Fly to Lamu Island for a 2 night stay at
Peponi Hotel.
Overnight
at Lamu Peponi Hotel
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
3
Lamu
Island
Peponi
is a small hotel on the exotic island of Lamu, in
the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya. Peponi is
still run by the Korschen family, who opened the hotel
in 1967 and which still retains much of the character
and charm that it had then. Small and personal, it
is the perfect rest after a safari or a hideaway holiday
from modern life. "Peponi is simple, fresh, cheerful
and everything about it is totally original and genuine
- no frozen foods here, nor frozen smiles." Relax
at the Hotel or explore the several optional activities
such as:
Dhow
Trips: the archipelago under sail in a traditional
Lamu or Mozambique style dhow. Visit the ruins at
Takwa, raise a glass at sunset or dine under a full
moon. Experience the spectacle or even help crew the
biannual dhow race, held in August and on New Year’s
Day.
Fishing
Trips: Peponi’s deep sea fishing boat
‘Little Toot’ with its experienced crew
and modern equipment offers some of the best sports
fishing in East Africa. Ocean fishing with a hotel
speedboat or hand line fishing from a local dhow is
also available.
Snorkeling:
Lamu archipelago offers some of Kenya’s best
Snorkeling waters, with favorable conditions between
October and April. The reefs at Manda Toto and Kiniyka
have an abundance of reef fish and live coral. After
Snorkeling guests can enjoy a picnic breakfast or
lunch on the beach.
Water
Sports: Peponi has water sports for all age
groups and levels of experience. Competent instructors
and a wide range of equipment to hire from wind surfers,
sailing Mirror and Lasers, wake boards, body boards
and water skis. Kite surfing instructors are available
but bring your own equipment. The nearby mangrove
creek is ideal for water skiing at high tide. For
the less energetic there are kayaks on the beach.
Overnight
at Lamu Peponi Hotel
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Days
4, 5, 6, 7
Boat
Transfer to Manda Island
Today
you will be transferred by boat (30 min) to Manda
Bay, Manda Island, an un spoilt, and idyllic island
of the Lamu archipelago. Manda Bay is a small Boutique
Lodge, located on the North Western tip of Manda Island,
one of the many unspoiled, idyllic islands of the
Lamu archipelago. An exclusive resort, Manda Bay offers
informal pampering and barefoot luxury. There's something
for everyone at Manda Bay. You can enjoy the comforts
and the beautiful setting, in addition to the activities
on offer which include relaxing by the water or indulging
in a massage.
If
you're feeling energetic there are water sports such
as deep sea fishing in search of the marlin and sailfish,
windsurfing, water skiing and scuba-diving to name
a few, cultural visits and dhow safaris. There's also
a games room overlooking the sea, complete with a
pool table, darts and table tennis the –
activities
are endless! Cuisine at Manda Bay has a marine flavor,
featuring freshly caught tuna, mangrove crab and prawns.
However, if seafood is not to your taste the staff
will be happy to comply with individual needs, and
meal times are designed to fit in with your requirements.
Overnight
at Lamu Manda
Bay
Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
8
Fly
to Nairobi – Depart
After lunch you will
be transferred by boat in time to catch the 16:00
Safarilink scheduled flight back to Wilson. A representative
will then meet you and transfer you either for dinner
before your international flight, or direct to the
international airport for your journey home.
Half
day at Lamu Manda Bay Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}
Includes
*
Half Day Tour
*
Scheduled flights
*
Airport / Airstrip transfers
*
Full Board Accommodation
*
Laundry at Manda Bay Lodge
*
Membership of Flying Doctors
*
Non motorised water sports at Manda Bay Lodge
Excludes
* Gratuities
* Visa Fees
* Any drinks
* Laundry at Peponi
* Any items of a personal nature
* All statutory increases beyond our control
* International flights into and out of Nairobi
* All motorised water sports and deep sea fishing
