Sarova Hotels & Lodges Safari Package

12 Days/11 Nights Kenya Safari

 

Sarova Mara Tented Camp in Kenya

Sarova Shaba Lodge in Shaba National Reserve in Kenya

Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi Arrival. Overnight at the New Sarova Stanley Hotel

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve. Overnight at the Sarova Shaba Lodge

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve. Overnight at the Sarova Shaba Lodge

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park. Overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve. Overnight at the Sarova Mara Tented Camp

Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve. Overnight at the Sarova Mara Tented Camp

Day 7: Masai Mara — Nairobi — Travel by Night Train to Mombasa

Day 8: Arrival Mombasa Transfer to Sarova WhiteSands Beach Hotel

Day 9: Mombasa. Overnight at the Sarova White Sands Beach Hotel

Day 10: Mombasa. Overnight at the Sarova White Sands Beach Hotel

Day 11: Mombasa — Nairobi — Travel by Night Train to Nairobi

Day 12: Arrive Nairobi. Day Rooms at the New Sarova Stanley Hotel. Evening Depart

 

Cost for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)

Child rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate

 

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi
Arrival and Transfers from Airport to the Sarova Stanley Hotel.

 

Overnight at the Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi

Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast}

 

Day 2

Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive 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 onyxes. Arrive in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive is planned today. The Park is blessed with species absent in the Southern Hemisphere like the liver red reticulated Giraffe, Long neck Gerenuk, Blue flanked Somali Ostrich and Vulturine Guinea Fowl. The Park also has Elephants, Leopards, African Buffalo, Cheetah and Lions.

 

Overnight: Sarova Shaba Lodge
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 Lodge.

 

Overnight: Sarova Shaba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 4

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

After a delicious breakfast, we travel overland to Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day game viewing experience. The spectacular alkaline Lake is famously known as the feeding ground of both lesser and greater flamingos. This National park, which is fenced all round is a sanctuary for birds, Rothschild giraffes and both black and white-rhinos. Other mammals in abundance include Waterbucks, Buffalos, Gazelles, Lions, Baboons and the elusive Leopards sometimes seen sleeping on the horizontal branches of the “Fever trees”. Lunch will be served at one of the lodges located in the game park, offering its own local specialties, served with fresh produce from the region.

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 5

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

After a leisure breakfast at Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya's Game Park. The Masai Mara is Kenya's finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight. The climate is gentle, rarely too hot and well spread rainfall year round.

 

The sensation of the great wildebeest migration between July and October is unparalleled. The wildlife is far from being confined within the Reserve boundaries and an even larger area extends beyond the game Reserve. Centuries of close association with the wildlife has resulted in an almost symbiotic relationship where wildlife and Masai people live in peace with one another.

 

After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening 'Spice' game drive. No matter how much you have thought about Africa, this is more than you expected—the big five—Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape buffalo are in abundance.

Overnight at Masai Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 6

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Today we will be spending in the vast eco-system of the Mara searching for the big five and much more. You also have an optional balloon safari — Many call it a once in a life time experience, once you are up, you won’t want to come down, and once you land, champagne breakfast awaits you. Game viewing is great from the air with the opportunity for beautiful pictures. The annual wildebeest migration is expected in the Masai Mara between July and early November.

 

Millions of animals migrate to the Mara from Serengeti in search for fresh green pastures and water. It’s worth noting that every game drive is different from the other, and missing one is missing out on the fun.

Overnight at Masai Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7

Masai Mara — Nairobi — Travel by Night Train to Mombasa

Today after breakfast we depart Masai Mara and drive to Nairobi. Upon arrival we have lunch at the New Rangers Restaurant, which is located outside of the city and overlooks a scenic bush area. You'll enjoy traditional Kenyan dishes and have the chance to see various game animals wandering in the bush below. After lunch relax waiting for the Train to Mombasa at 1900 Hours.

At.1800 Hours we transfer to the Railways Station to Board the Train to Mombasa. All meals included tonight dinner and breakfast on board.

 

Train Schedule
Nairobi to Mombasa on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Mombasa to Nairobi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Reporting Time: 1830 Hours
Departing Time: 1900 Hours
Arrival Time: 0900 Hours

 

Overnight on board in the Train en-route to Mombasa

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 8

Mombasa Island
Arrival Mombasa — at 0900 Hours and transfer from Mombasa Railways Station to Mombasa Sarova Whitesands Beach Hotel.

 

Overnight at Mombasa Sarova Whitesands Beach Hotel.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner}

 

Day 9 & Day 10

Mombasa at Leisure

The perfect destination to relax under the tropical sun and coconut palm trees. Here you have lots of options like visit Fort Jesus, sunbathing on the beautiful beaches, visit the Marine Parks, participating in the various water sports, snorkeling, Buccaneer diving, touring Mombasa town as well as shopping.

 

Overnight at Mombasa Sarova Whitesands Beach Hotel.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner}

Day 11

Mombasa — Nairobi — Travel by Night Train to Nairobi

Enjoy the morning by the beach. Lunch at your beach hotel. Late evening transfer to the train station for your return trip to Nairobi by night.

 

Overnight on board in the Train en-route to Mombasa

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 12

Nairobi arrival

Arrive Nairobi at 0900 Hours. Transfer to the New Sarova Stanley Hotel for a Day room. Evening transfer to the Airport to board your flight Back Home.

 

Dayrooms at the New Sarova Stanley Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

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Included Safari Features

* Maximum of six guests to guarantee a window seat and easy access to pop-up roof hatch for each guest

* Multiple daily game viewing in Safari cruisers, driven by accomplished non-smoking driver guides

* All Sarova Hotels and Lodges accommodations throughout the entire Safari

* Transfers in both directions for all Airports/Airstrips

* Meet and greet upon Arrival and Departure

* Ice Chests with Complimentary Beverages
* Safari library with Wildlife Guidebooks

* 3 meals each Day while on Safari
* Radio calls for easy communications

* Return trip to Nairobi — Mombasa

* First Aid Kit

 

Amenities and Services Offered in this Safari

* Hospitality personnel at your service in your Nairobi Hotel & Mombasa
* Detailed Safari briefing and orientation before the safari departure

* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue

* Bottled water or sodas while on game drives in safari vehicles

* Services of a Professional African Spice Driver Guide
* Expertise help on shopping, packing and shipping
* All game park and conservation fees
* Complete pre-tour documentation
* All Government taxes

 

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 Night game drive game drives in Masai Mara, Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars)
* Gratuity for your professional Driver Guide
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Personal Insurance cover

* International Airfare

* Nature walks etc

 

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Options that Complement this Safari

 

 

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