Kruger National Park Safari Nairobi Kenya Experience – 7 nights Cape Town | 4 nights Sabi Sand | 2 nights Nairobi

Overview

We are still basking in the afterglow of a truly wonderful trip and we can’t thank you enough for all of your help! As promised, here is some detailed feedback on our experiences:

The Cape Grace hotel was an extraordinary place to stay during our time in Cape Town! The staff there make the service very personal, always remembering your name and all of your preferences at cocktail and meal times. There was nothing they wouldn’t help us with and they made the service seem effortless.

It is impossible to overstate what a profoundly beautiful experience we had at Londolozi Tree Camp. The accommodations are spacious, airy, and exquisite. The staff provide service in the most personal way, to the highest standards, and yet make it look effortless. From the moment you arrive, they remember your name, your preferences, and they make you feel like the most important visitor they have.

Hotel One Forty Eight is truly a hidden gem in Nairobi! The buildings and grounds are beautiful! From the moment we arrived, Ruth Wairuri made us feel like family. The level of service equalled that of Londolozi and the food was similarly fresh, unfussy, and deeply satisfying. Our visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was MAGICAL! Fostering one of the babies is not expensive and it entitles you to the opportunity to see them come in for their last bottle and we put to bed.

We had low expectations of the giraffe preserve, and it surpassed them by far! The guides there (Roy was our guide) are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about what they do. We ate lunch art Boho one day, a very small eatery at the end of a bumpy road in a residential area not far from the hotel, and it was superb! We ate lunch another day at Talisman, which was very upscale and a lovely experience. Delicious food served by dignified waiters on a patio in the shade of trees.

Our experiences with Kenya Air were all excellent. The service they provided was far better than that of any American airline, including comparisons to other flights we’ve taken in first class. They were professional, pleasant, and exceedingly solicitous.

Thank you again for your help in planning our once-in-a-lifetime trip!

Day 01 :

Arrival in Cape Town

Upon arrival at Cape Town airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a seven night stay.

Transfer time – Cape Town airport to Cape Town hotel: approx 35 minutes

Day 02 :

Cape Town (7 nights)

Explore the Mother City and the Fairest Cape – from the oldest buildings in South Africa to trendy waterfront shopping; from majestic Table Mountain to sun drenched beaches; and from dramatic seascapes to verdant vineyards. Cape Town regularly tops many lists of world must-visit destinations and Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain has recently been voted one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Cosmopolitan and fashionable, the relaxed atmosphere and pavement café culture give Cape Town a Southern European feel – but with a distinctive African twist.

Activities included in your tailor made tour include: A private Cape Winelands tour and wine tasting, a private Cape Point tour, a private Cape Town city tour with a Table Mountain experience, the unique Cape Town Eats walking tour and a special Constantia winelands tour; all of which showcase the best the Fairest Cape has to offer.

Day 03 :

Cape Town to Kruger

This morning after and early breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Londolozi Game Reserve. Upon arrival at the Londolozi Airstrip, you are met and transferred to your lodge.

Transfer time – Hotel to Cape Town airport: approx 30 minutes

Flight time – Cape Town to Nelspruit: approx 2½ hours

Flight time – Nelspruit to Sabi Sand accommodation: approx 30 minutes

Day 04 :

Sabi Sand Reserve (4 nights)

Forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Reserve has no fences and the wildlife is able to cross freely between the Sabi Sands and the rest of the Greater Kruger National Park. The safari experience in the Sabi Sand is highly personalised because game drive vehicles have exclusive traversing rights in their area. The Sabi Sand Reserve is a remarkable natural sanctuary known for its exceptionally high concentration of animal and bird life. Close contact encounters are guaranteed as the animals are not threatened by the presence of vehicles thanks to sound conservation management policies. Safaris are led by experienced rangers coupled with local Shangaan trackers. With exceptional sightings of leopard (usually the most elusive of cats), lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo during game drives – visitors are never lacking in exciting photographic content.

Day 05 :

Sabi Sand Reserve to Nairobi, Kenya

After a light breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip and flown by light aircraft to OR Tambo International Airport to meet up with your flight to Nairobi. On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi, Kenya you will be met by your driver from One Forty Eight and transferred through to your boutique hotel for a three night stay.

Flight time – Londolozi to OR Tambo: Approx. 1 hour, 10 minutes

Flight time – Johannesburg to Nairobi: Approx. 4 hours, 5 minutes

Transfer time – Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Hotel: Approx 40 minutes

Day 06 :

Nairobi (3 nights)

Known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi is an energetic, modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. It is the largest and fastest growing city in Kenya. Music clubs pulse with life, shops and markets bustle and a mélange of restaurants will tempt your palate in this former Masai watering hole. The compact city centre is safe to walk in and taxis make other areas accessible.

Day 07 :

Nairobi & Departure

Spend today at leisure – have another visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or to the Giraffe Sanctuary. In the early evening, you will be transferred by road to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight home.