After a Kenyan Safari Drive journey, we often organise for people to go to the coast for a few days of absolute relaxation before coming home. Lamu Island The island of Lamu sits in the warm Indian Ocean off the coast of northern Kenya. It exudes enormous charm and has a really lovely, unsophisticated feel. Here you find elegant, Islamic town houses and beautiful Arabic courtyards surrounded by scruffy, narrow alleyways and crumbling walls with peeling paint. The ubiquitous donkeys, who wander the streets at will, brush past intricately carved wooden doors and stone stairways that seem to hint at a former grandeur. A short dhow trip away is Shela Beach. Its smart, beach front houses and wonderful golden sands contrast hugely with the shabby appeal and the bustle and vigour of Lamu Town. Shela Beach is also the location of the super Peponi Hotel. By kind permission of Peponi Hotel, Lamu Photograph by Captain Rob. 58

Kenyan journeys with Safari Drive Here is a diverse itinerary we arranged for a couple, who wanted to see lots of game, do some remote camping, some great driving and a few days at the coast at the end. Remember, we create individual, tailor-made itineraries so please don’t feel you have to stick to the following; Day 1 Arrive in Nairobi to be met and transferred to Wilson Airport for a charter flight to the Laikipia. Stay overnight in a great lodge with magnificent views Days 2-3 Land Rover handover and full briefing. Head off to a remote and peaceful campsite for two nights camping in the bush and plenty of time to explore Days 4-5 Set off to Nanyuki with Mount Kenya as a spectacular landmark to guide you there. Stock up with supplies and drive on to the Lewa Conservancy. Two nights here in a comfortable, tented camp in this game rich area Days 6-7 Continue your journey on to Samburu Community land, where you camp by the river, hosted by the local village Days 8-9 An onward drive to the Aberdares National Park via Nanyuki to spend two nights in a private campsite in this fabulous park famous for its rain forest Days 10-11 Head to Lake Nakuru National Park via Thomson’s Falls to stay in one of the prettiest campsites in Kenya. Spend two nights at this wonderful spot Day 12 Continue to Lake Bogoria National Reserve to see the flamingos Day 13 Drive to the Laikipia to hand the Land Rover back before spending a final night in the comfort and luxury of the fantastic lodge Days 14-17 Fly by light aircraft back to Wilson Airport to meet the schedule flight to Lamu. Here you are met and transferred to a great hotel on the beach in Shela, a short walk from Lamu Town. Three days spent swimming, snorkelling, relaxing and exploring this little island full of character and Islamic influences. Go off in a boat to find the dolphins that frequent this bit of coastline at certain times of the year Day 18 Head back to Nairobi for the flight home 59