Amboseli
– Tsavo West – Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
–
Mombasa (6
Days/5 Nights) Kenya Safari
Tsavo
West National Park, in Kenya
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Taita
Hills Game Sanctuary - Taita Salt Lick Lodge
- Kenya
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Amboseli
National Park has great views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Summary
Itinerary
Day
1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli –
Tsavo West National Park
Day 4: Tsavo West National Park
Day 5: Tsavo West –
Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
Day 6: Taita Hills –
Mombasa Town
Cost
for 2009: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April
- May |
Rest
of the Year |
Double
Occupancy |
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Single
Supplement |
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Child
rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Amboseli
– Tsavo West – Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
– Mombasa
(6 Days/5 Nights) Kenya Safari
Our
adventures in the bush begin with spectacular Amboseli
National Park. Romantically situated in the foothills
of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is famous for its tremendous
variety of big game. We arrived at Amboseli by road
at lunch time. Our delightful lodge is perfectly located
in the very centre of the reserve.
We
awaken to the sights and sounds of big game country
and, if we’re lucky, to a view of Kilimanjaro
often unclouded in the early morning sky. In addition
to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo
and the rare black rhino, Amboseli is sought after
by travelers in the know for its breathtaking scenery
and easily approachable wildlife. Just after day break,
we venture into the crisp morning air in search of
the great herds. Our game drives are sure to reveal
great wonders.
Awaiting
us at our next stop is a sheltered oasis Tsavo National
Park, with special attractions including Mzima Springs
& underwater hippo watching, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
among others. Tsavo National Park is unique and its
habitat include open plains alternating with Savannah
bush and semi desert scrub, acacia woodlands; rocky
ridges and outcrops and more extensive ranges and
isolated hills; belts of riverine vegetation; palm
thickets and mountain forest.
Taita
Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is spectacularly located
at the foot of the Taita Hills adjacent to Tsavo National
Park, one of the world's largest game reserves. The
Sanctuary, established in 1972, is privately owned
and managed and covers a protected area of 28,000
acres (approximately 44 sq. miles) rising to an altitude
of 3,600 ft above sea level. It consists mainly of
plains and woodlands, with typical riverbank vegetation
along the water course. Flanked by the eye-catching
and craggy Taita Hills, the park offers a safe-haven
to a wide variety of animals and birds in a compact
area of natural beauty. More than 50 species of mammals
are found in this area and over 300 species of birds
have been recorded within its boundaries.
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
Nairobi – Amboseli
National
Park
Drive
across the Athi plains home of the proud Maasai tribe,
to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch.
An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive is planned.
In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest,
buffalo and the elusive leopard, nearly every vista
within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro
in the distance.
Overnight
at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge or
Oltukai Lodge
Meal
Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day
2
Explore Amboseli National Park
Amboseli
is big game country: Elephant, Antelope, Zebra, Wildebeest,
Buffalo and Giraffe. Two game runs are planned today,
both which will introduce you to the intense beauty
and drama that fill each day here. Predators stalk
the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old
drama of life and death under the African sun, in
a setting so lushly beautiful. We return to our lodge
or cozy Camp for a steaming bath, cocktails and a
sumptuous dinner.
Overnight
at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge or
Oltukai Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
3
Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Today we enjoy a game drive to the
secluded heart of big game country. In addition to
elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and
lions, nearly every vista within the park is framed
by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Breakfast
at the lodge; optional visit to a Maasai Village and
depart for Tsavo West National Park. Upon arrival,
check-in and lunch follows. An afternoon ‘Spice’
game drive in this vast Park is planned. Tsavo West
National Park covers 20,808sq km (8,034sq miles),
The Park comprises a diversity of habitats, open plains
alternating with savannah bush and semi-desert scrub;
acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops. With
a permanent water source, the park is virtually guaranteed
enormous herds and excellent game viewing including
cheetah, lion, leopard and hyena and a herd of over
3,500 elephants.
Overnight at Kilaguni
Serena Lodge or Ngulia Lodge or Voyager Safari Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
4
Tsavo West – Taita Hills
Game Sanctuary
After an
early morning ‘Spice’ game drive and breakfast,
depart for Taita Hills Game Sanctuary. Lunch today
is served at Taita Hills Lodge and a game drive follows
in the sanctuary until sunset. Wild game residing
at the Sanctuary include elephants, lions, buffaloes,
leopards, Oryx, lesser Kudu and cheetahs. Overnight
at the Salt Lick Lodge designed for lofty game viewing
from its thatched roof rondavels and walkways.
Overnight
at Salt Lick Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
5
Explore Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
Spend a
full day on morning and afternoon game drives. The
majority of the Sanctuary is unfenced, and as a consequence
there is a considerable fluctuation in wildlife numbers
particularly elephant, buffalo and giraffe in response
to both water resources and food availability. Local
herds of plains game e.g. zebra, hartebeest, Grant's
gazelle, eland etc. support resident populations of
predators including lion, leopard and cheetah throughout
the year.
Overnight
at Salt Lick Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
6
Taita Hills – Mombasa Town
We
start our day with an early morning game drive. After
breakfast, continue with the mid-morning game drive
in the sanctuary with lunch at Taita Hills lodge.
After lunch depart back to Mombasa arriving in the
early evening. Transfer and drop off at your Beach
Hotel.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}
Included
Safari Features
*
Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional
Safari Escort is available upon request)
*
Finest accommodations in Amboseli – Tsavo West
– Taita Hills Game Sanctuary – Mombasa
Island
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Transport from Nairobi to Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita
Hills Game Sanctuary – Mombasa Island
* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers
booking this safari
* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency
air rescue
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* All meals included while on safari
*
Pre–tour itinerary document
* 7 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 Maasai Village
* International Airfare
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