Aberdare
—
Samburu —Mt.
Kenya Safari Club —
Lake Baringo —
Lake Nakuru
—
Masai Mara
10
Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari
The
Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club on the Equator
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Samburu
Game Reserve in Northern Kenya
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The
Masai Tribe in Masai Mara
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Itinerary
Summary
Day 1: Nairobi
— Aberdare National Park or Mt. kenya National
Park
Day 2: Forest Tree Lodge —
Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 4: Samburu — Mt. Kenya
Safari Club
Day 5: Mt. Kenya Safari Club —
Lake Baringo
Day 6: Lake Baringo — Lake
Nakuru National Park
Day 7: Lake Nakuru — Masai
Mara Game Reserve
Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10: Masai Mara — Nairobi
Cost for 2011:
Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April
— May |
Rest
of Year |
Double
Occupancy |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Single
Supplement |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Child rate
2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Aberdare
— Samburu — Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters —
Mt. Kenya Safari Club — Lake Nakuru —
Masai Mara 10 Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari
To
begin with, our 10 Days / 9 Night Kenya Safari takes
us to Aberdare National Park/ Mt. Kenya National Park
(Tree Lodge Hotels) then to the road less traveled,
journeying to the remote and dramatic Samburu region
in Kenya’s old northern frontier.
This
safari package also offers the Mount Kenya Safari
Club, Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru National Park and
the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve in exactly 10 Days,
without ever rushing or sacrificing the quality of
the experience to do so. To the contrary, in fact.
All of Kenya’s legendary game parks are included,
as well as a few hidden gems. Moreover, luxurious
tented camps will be our lodgings in some locations
not to mention the superb Serena lodges elsewhere.
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
Nairobi – Aberdare National Park or Mt.
Kenya National Park
Depart
Nairobi after breakfast .Our destination today is
the Aberdare National Park. We travel overland through
plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country
Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After
lunch and tea/Coffee or Hot chocolate, set off for
the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain
slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This
outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing,
including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere:
giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted
genet, and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife
can be observed from different levels — and
from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything
and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and
stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be
awakened during the night if your favorite animals
show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away
and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion
might put in an appearance.
Overnight at the Ark or Treetops Hotel or the Serena
Mountain Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast}
Day
2
Forest Tree Lodge — Samburu Game Reserve
This morning
we travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier.
Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with
its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro
River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected
areas and home to species only found north of the
equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s
zebras and Beisa oryxes. We also enjoy Larsens Tented
Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp, our luxurious hostelry
set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks
of the river.
Overnight
at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or
Samburu Serena
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
3
Samburu Game Reserve
Dawn breaks in golden bands as we start
our day in the bush by scanning the river from our
tent’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee
in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, we’re
off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards,
and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands
and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating
pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation
in our cozy camp.
Overnight at Larsens
Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
4
Samburu — Mt
Kenya Safari Club
Our
destination today is the lovely Mount Kenya Safari
Club. This exclusive club offers an experience of
refined elegance and luxury, as well as a sense of
old Hollywood thanks to its glamorous past. All of
the amenities you would expect from a fine establishment
are here, including horse stables, golf, trout streams,
tennis and sauna. Fine dining, gracious hospitality
and superb accommodations are sure to be highlights
of our stay.
Overnight
at the Mount Kenya Safari Club
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
5
Mt Kenya Safari Club — Lake Baringo
This morning there is a drive via Nyahururu
Falls down to Lake Baringo, where you stop for a lovely
picnic lunch. Later you drive to the stunning Lake
Baringo. In the evening you enjoy an interesting and
informative bird walk.
Dinner and overnight
is at Lake Baringo Club or similar on a full board
basis.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
6
Lake Baringo —
Lake Nakuru National Park
Today we
travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located
in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting
game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in
this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching
will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant.
The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and
Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores
in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here
is world renown and over 400 bird’s species
exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou
Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa
to see the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight
at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
7
Lake Nakuru — Masai Mara Game Reserve
This
morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley
to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous
reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains
famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s
migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant,
Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and
relax before departing for the afternoon game run.
The Mara Game Reserve —one of the greatest wildernesses
of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to
see. Residents among the Park's are: Masai Giraffe,
Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including
Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson's and grants Gazelles.
Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp
or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
8 & Day 9
Discover Masai Mara
The
search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues
today and tomorrow during extensive game runs. On
the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus
the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia
boughs. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity
to visit a village of the Masai people to witness
the singing and dancing that are part of their daily
lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes
and social structure is a poignant experience.
Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp
or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
10
Masai Mara — Nairobi
After a
sumptuous breakfast, drive back to Nairobi this morning,
we may wish to visit shopping areas of Nairobi, revisit
a favorite site or simply relax before proceeding
to the airport, already fondly recalling the trip
of a lifetime.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast
Included
Safari Features
*
Round trip transport from Nairobi to Aberdare, Samburu,
Mt Kenya Safari Club, Lake Baringo, Nakuru & Masai
Mara
*
Finest accommodations in Aberdare, Samburu, Mt Kenya
Safari Club, Lake Baringo, Nakuru & Masai Mara
* Multi-lingual Professional
Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is
available upon request)
* Guaranteed departures
for two or more passengers booking this safari
* Guaranteed window
seating with open top for easy photography
* Membership in Flying
Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Finest accommodations in all the Game Parks
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* All meals included
while on safari
* Pre–tour itinerary document
* 11 Extensive Game drives
Excluded
Safari Features
* Personal expenses
such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication
charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone
calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury
spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated
in the itinerary
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is
425 US Dollars), Nature walks etc
* Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps
and airports
* Christmas, New Year
and Easter Supplement
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Gratuity for your
professional driver guide
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* A visit to a Masai Village
* International Airfare
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that Complement this Safari
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