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Kenya Parks — Samburu — Lake Baringo — Lake Nakuru —</font></strong></font> <font size="+2"><strong><font color="#660000"> Masai Mara </font></strong></font></p> <p><font size="+2"><font color="#660000">10 Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari</font> </font></p> <p> </p> <table width="686"> <tr> <td width="695" bgcolor="#CC9966"> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" height="179" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="4"> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td width="220" height="171"> <div class="image"> <div align="center"><strong><font color="#660000" size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"></font></strong></div> <div align="center"><img src="images1/aberdare_natiional_park.jpg" alt="Bongo Antelope" width="220" height="150"><strong><font color="#660000" size="3">Bongo Antelope rare species in the Aberdare National Park </font></strong></div> </div></td> <td width="220"><div align="center"> <p align="justify"> <p><strong><img src="images1/lake_nakuru_rhino.jpg" alt="Lake Nakuru National Park Black Rhino" width="220" height="150"></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#660000" size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Lake Nakuru National Park Black Rhino</font></strong></p> </div></td> <td width="220"><div align="center"> <p align="center"><strong><img src="images1/maasai_mara_lions.jpg" alt="Maasai Mara Game Reserve Lion Cubs " width="220" height="150"><font color="#660000" size="3">Masai Mara Game Reserve Lion Cubs</font></strong> </div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr noshade> <p> </p> <p align="justify"><font color="#660000" size="+1"><strong>Amboseli — Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park — Samburu — Lake Baringo — Lake Nakuru —</strong></font> <strong><font color="#660000" size="+1"> Masai Mara — Nairobi 10 Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari</font></strong><br> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">This 10 Days exclusive Kenya Safari is an ingeniously crafted programme offering Kenya in less than two weeks away from home. For travelers with a limited timeframe, yet who desire to see and enjoy the country it is the ideal safari. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">The focus is on wildlife and the big herds, visiting six of Kenya's most renowned game viewing areas: the Amboseli National Park, Aberdare National Park or the Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara Game Reserve.</font> </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <hr noshade> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#660000" size="+1" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Itinerary Summary </font></strong><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font size="3"><br> <strong>Day 1:</strong> Nairobi <font color="#660000">—</font> Amboseli<strong><em><br> </em>Day 2: </strong>Amboseli National Park<strong><br> Day 3: </strong>Amboseli <font color="#660000">—</font> Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park<strong><br> Day 4: </strong>Forest Tree Lodge <font color="#660000">—</font> Samburu Game Reserve<strong><br> Day 5:</strong> Samburu Game Reserve<strong><br> Day 6:</strong> Samburu <font color="#660000">—</font> Lake Baringo <strong><br> Day 7:</strong> Lake Baringo <font color="#660000">—</font> Lake Nakuru<strong> </strong>National Park<strong><br> Day 8: </strong>Lake Nakuru <font color="#660000">—</font> Masai Mara Game Reserve<strong><br> Day 9: </strong>Masai Mara Game Reserve<strong><br> Day 10: </strong>Masai Mara <font color="#660000">—</font> Nairobi<strong><br> </strong></font></font></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"><font color="#660000" size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong>Cost for 2012: Per Person</strong></font></p> <div align="left"> <table width="79%" border="1"> <tr bgcolor="#660000"> <td width="37%" height="42"> </td> <td width="31%"><div align="center"><strong><font color="#FFFFFF" size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">April </font><font color="#FFFFFF" size="+1" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">—</font><font color="#FFFFFF" size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"> May</font></strong></div></td> <td width="32%"><div align="center"><strong><font color="#FFFFFF" size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Rest of Year</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="41"><div align="center"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Double Room (2 Guests)</font></div></td> <td><div align="center"><font size="3">US Dollars </font></div></td> <td><div align="center"><font size="3">US Dollars </font></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="46"><div align="center"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Single Supplement (1 Guest)</font></div></td> <td><div align="center"><font size="3">US Dollars </font></div></td> <td><div align="center"><font size="3">US Dollars </font></div></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p align="left"><font color="#660000" size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong>Child rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate </strong></font></p> <p align="left"> </p> <hr noshade> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font color="#660000"><strong><font size="+1">Detailed Itinerary</font></strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Day 1<br> <em>Nairobi <strong>—</strong> Amboseli National Park</em></font></strong><font size="3"><br> <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">This morning we depart by road through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant. </font></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">After lunch an afternoon game run is also planned. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the rare black rhino, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. </font></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge</font> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><br> <font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Lunch & Dinner}</font></font></p> <p align="justify"><br> <font color="#660000" size="+1"><strong>Day 2<br> <em>Explore Amboseli</em></strong></font><strong><br> </strong><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for another stimulating 'Spice' game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Masai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another extensive 'Spice' game drive.</font></p> <p align="justify"> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><br> Ol Tukai lodge or Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Sopa Lodge<strong><br> </strong><font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}</font></font></p> <p align="justify"><br> <strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Day 3<br> <em>Amboseli <strong>—</strong> Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park</em></font></strong><br> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Depart Nairobi after breakfast .Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park. We stop for lunch at an upscale restaurant in Nairobi and travel overland through plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">After high tea, 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.<br> <br> 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. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">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. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><br> Overnight at the Ark or Treetops Hotel or the Serena Mountain Lodge<br> <font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}</font></font></p> <p align="justify"><br> <strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Day 4<br> <em>Forest Tree Lodge <strong>—</strong> Samburu Game Reserve</em></font></strong><font size="3"><br> <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">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. </font></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">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.<br> <br> Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena<br> <font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}</font></font></font><br> </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font color="#660000" size="+1"><strong>Day 5<br> <em>Samburu Game Reserve</em></strong></font><strong><em><br> </em></strong><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">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.</font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"> And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy camp. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena<br> <font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}</font></font></p> <p align="justify"><br> <strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Day 6<br> <em>Samburu <strong>—</strong> Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo</em></font></strong><font size="3"><br> <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">After breakfast, proceed to Lake Bogoria well know for it's Hot spring and geysers dotted all around southern shore of the lake. These are sulfur water gushing out of the ground and known to have therapeutic values hence are natural spas and steam bath/sauna. </font></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">A short walk around the lake and your lunch served at Lake Bogoria Hotel. After lunch drive further Lake Baringo one of the leading ornithology lakes in East Africa. You will check-in at Lake Baringo Country Club a superb and compact hotel set at the shores of Lake Baringo. A boat ride around the lake will be the feature of the afternoon.</font></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Overnight at Lake Baringo Country Club </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}</font></font><br> <font size="+1"><br> <strong><font color="#660000">Day 7<br> <em>Lake Baringo </em></font></strong></font><em><font color="#660000" size="+1"><strong>— Lake Nakuru National Park</strong></font></em><br> <font size="3">After breakfast, bid farewell to Lake Baringo as you travel southwards to Lake Nakuru colored a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. You'll arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill affording unforgettable views of the lake from its hillside perch. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">The Lodges are a perfect base from which to explore the lake and its surrounding environs, with its fabulous array of birds as well as many types of game, including waterbuck, rhino, leopard and buffalo etc. Lunch will be served at the Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.</font></p> <p align="justify"> <font size="3"><br> Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill Lodge</font><br> <font color="#660000" size="+1"><br> <strong>Day 8<br> <em>Lake Nakuru <strong>—</strong> Masai Mara Game Reserve</em></strong></font><strong><br> </strong><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">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. </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">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.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><br> Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge<br> <font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}</font></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#663300" size="+1"><br> <strong><font color="#660000">Day 9<br> Discover Masai Mara</font></strong></font><font size="3"><br> <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs.</font></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"> 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. </font></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.</font></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><br> Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge<br> <font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}</font></font></p> <p align="justify"><br> <strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Day 10<br> <em>Masai Mara <strong>—</strong> Nairobi</em></font></strong><br> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Early morning tea / coffee then depart for a morning 'Spice' game drive. Here we find the Old Africa of the movies, with rolling grasslands dotted by acacia trees and sweeping plains teeming with wildlife.</font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"> No matter how much you have thought about Africa, this is more than you expected<font color="#660000"><strong>—</strong></font>and the ideal backdrop for a hot air balloon expedition. After a full English breakfast back at the camp or Lodge, depart for Nairobi by road.</font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font color="#000000"><strong>Meal Plan </strong>{Breakfast}</font></font> </p> <p align="justify"> </p> </div> <div id="middle" class="about" align="justify" width= "436" valign="top"> <hr noshade> <p> </p> <p align="justify"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Included Safari Features</font></strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* Finest accommodations in Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari</font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue</font><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><br> * Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water<br> * Guaranteed window seating with open top<br> * All applicable Game Park entrance fees</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* All meals included while on safari<br> * Up to 13 Extensive Game drives<br> * Pre–tour itinerary document<br> </font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Excluded Safari Features</font></strong></font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* 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<br> * Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars), Nature walks etc<br> * Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement<br> * Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">* Gratuity for your professional driver guide<br> * Cost of obtaining passport and visas<br> * Accommodations in Nairobi<br> * International Airfare</font></p> <p align="justify"> </p> <hr noshade> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000" size="+1">Options that Complement this Safari</font></strong></font></p> <table width="80%" border="1"> <tr> <td width="75%" height="34"><div align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000" size="3">Ballooning in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya </font></strong></font></div></td> <td width="25%"><div align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000"><a href="masai_mara_balloon_hot_air_balloon_safari_kenya.html">Full Details</a></font></strong></font></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="36"><div align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000" size="3">4 Days / 3 Nights Zanzibar Island, Tanzania </font></strong></font></div></td> <td><div align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000"><a href="zanzibar_island_4_days_3_nights_beach_safari_holiday_vacation.html">Full Details</a></font></strong></font></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="42"><div align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000" size="3">Mount Kilimanjaro Climb </font></strong></font></div></td> <td><div align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><strong><font color="#660000"><a href="mountain.html">Full Details</a></font></strong></font></div></td> </tr> </table> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"> <hr noshade> <p> </p> <p><font color="#660000" size="+1">B<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">ooking & Reservations for Amboseli - Aberdare or Mt. 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