African Spice Safaris

ESCORTED FAMILY SAFARI THOMSON FALLS WING SAFARI
- ( 13 Days / 12 Nights )

Thomson Falls 'Spice' safari offers a chance to explore Kenya's best and most pristine wildlife habitats on an itinerary designed for fun. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion like a birthday, wedding anniversary or just simply taking time off to spend quality time with your friends or family, this is the perfect safari adventure because every traveler will be kept interested and energized.

The program begins and ends in Nairobi and includes a ride among Elephants in Amboseli, Aberdare - ancient relics of Africa to Samburu -a magic of remote avid-zone wilderness to Sweetwaters Game Reserve -rhino haven, then to Nakuru National Park -sanctuary for rarities and exotic animals. The grand finale is the Maasai Mara, Kenya's finest and outstanding Reserve of biological diversity. A total of 4 time saving domestic flights spare you from long overland transfers and provide superb vintage points for viewing wildlife from the air.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi, a 'Spice' Tour Leader will greet you and whisk you to your hotel. No waiting, your room accommodations will be made in advance at The Intercontinental hotel, The Norfolk or The Serena Hotel where you can relax the night away.

Day 2: Explore Nairobi City
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at your hotel. A Safari briefing offers a chance to be acquainted with fellow traveler and your 'Spice' Tour Leader. Travel to the Heart of the city where you can shop for an authentic Safari outfit or browse the local stores. The city tour takes you to Nairobi's ancient landmark buildings- Parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Conference center and to a lookout point where a spectacular view of the city of Nairobi awaits you. The highlight of the tour is a visit to Daphne Sheldrick's animal orphanage, which helps to rehabilitate severely traumatized orphaned baby animals thus enabling them to live their natural lifestyle once reintroduced into the wild. Baby Elephants, Rhino's and others are available for close views.

Lunch will be served at the Kiambethu Tea farm House-a private home to four generations of the first family to plant and make tea in Kenya. After lunch a visit to the fascinating Giraffe Center enables you to come face to face with the Rothschild Giraffe and have the pleasure of hand feeding with Giraffe food. Karen Blixen Museum- home of the Authoress of 'Out of Africa' is also planned. Return to your hotel in time to relax before dinner. African Spice Safaris invites you to a welcome cocktail party where you can meet fellow travelers this evening. Intercontinental/Norfolk/Serena hotel.

Day 3: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Rising early to enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will then proceed to Wilson Airport and fly to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, you will set out on a mid-morning 'Spice' game drive exploring a Park that is famous for large herds of Elephants and breath-taking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Check-in to your lodge and lunch follows. Watch animals from the open veranda's or you may wish to take a quick dip in the pool or relax in your comfortable room. A late afternoon 'Spice' game drive is on the itinerary followed by returning to the lodge and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.
Oltukai Lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 4: Explore Amboseli National Park
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before the cloud builds up over the summit, we set off for an early Morning 'Spice' game drive. A complete English breakfast is served at the lodge upon return. The Maasai tribe lives in this region. We fully experience the true flavor of their culture by visiting their traditional village, and return to the lodge for lunch. Another late evening 'Spice' game drive is planned and then complete your perfect African day with a wonderful meal.
Oltukai Lodge/Amboseli Serena.

Day 5: Amboseli National Park to Aberdare Country Club
After an early breakfast, depart on a scheduled flight to Nairobi. Drive through hilly farmland to the Aberdare Country Club arriving in time for lunch. The Club was built in 1937 and is reminiscent of an old British Club with its big stone replaces. Enjoy the rest of the day by relaxing by the pool, playing Golf or Tennis, Horse back riding or participate in a night game drive at the Club's Sanctuary.
Aberdare Country Club.

Day 6: Aberdare Country Club to Samburu Game Reserve
Today we drive North past Isiolo town to Samburu Game Reserve semi-arid bush country. With it's backdrop of rocky out crops and prominent mountain ranges to the North, and it's Doum Palms and Riverine forest, Samburu National Reserve has an exotic feel in it. After check-in to our lodge on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river, we have lunch and a late afternoon 'spice game drive introduces us to the unique species of this Northern Frontier District. Here, you will see the Gerenuk Gazelle, Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx Antelope, Somali Ostrich and much more.
Samburu Serena/Sarova Shaba.

Day 7: Discover Samburu Game Reserve
Spend the morning and afternoon on 'Spice' game drives where we are likely to see Elephant, Giraffe, lion and hopefully the elusive Leopard. In between the 'Spice' game drives, you have an opportunity to visit a local Samburu School, and just before the African sunset, we enjoy watching a Crocodile feeding session along the river by our lodge.
Sarova Shaba/Samburu Serena.

Day 8: Samburu Game Reserve to Sweetwaters Private Sanctuary
This morning after breakfast, we drive overland Southwards to the Equator on Nanyuki town to Sweetwaters Private Sanctuary arriving in good time for lunch. The Camp offers authentic Safari tents with magnificent views across the plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya.
Built in the early 70's, the main building was originally the residence of billionaire Adnan Khashoggi's ranch manager. Today the 26 appointed luxurious tents overlook a water hole, a haven for thirsty wildlife and is floodlit by night. Camel ride opportunities are available and night game drives are popular. Zebra Giraffe, Buffalo and a variety of antelopes populate the Private ranch. Here too, the Jane Goodall institute operates a remarkable Chimpanzee Sanctuary. A talk and the opportunity to take a short boat ride with the resident naturalist to observe some of the Chimps will be conducted. A visit to a Rhino homestead is also planned where you will meet 'Morani' (which means 'warrior' in Maasai language) the Black Rhino and have a chance to pet it. Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 9: Sweetwaters Private Sanctuary to Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is the destination today. The Park's lake is well known for hundreds of thousands of Flamingos. After breakfast, we drive through the Great Rift Valley stopping at one of the highest towns in Kenya, Nyahururu at an elevation of 7700 feet. The main attraction here is the 236 foot Thomson Falls. Part of the Ewaso Nyiro river, these cascading falls tumble to the thick forest below.
After lunch at our lodge, an afternoon 'Spice game drive is planned where one could see both the White and Black Rhino, Rothschild Giraffe and it is almost a guarantee to see the elusive leopard here.
Lake Nakuru Lodge/Sarova Lion hill Lodge.

Day 10: Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceeding on a morning 'Spice game drive en route to Nairobi. A pleasant drive across the dramatic Great Rift Valley brings you to Nairobi for Lunch. Transfer you to Wilson Airport for a Short flight to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for it's spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the big Five -Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard. A 'Spice game drive will be conducted upon arrival then proceed to the Camp/lodge for an enjoyable dinner.
Mara Serena/Mara Safari Club/Kichwa Tembo Camp.

Day 11-12: Maasai Mara National Reserve
We spend two full Days in the Maasai Mara-one of the greatest wildernesses of the world on morning and afternoon game drives. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the Park's Mammals are; Maasai Giraffe, Eland, Topi and thousands of plain Game including Impala, Zebra, both Thomson and Grant's Gazelles. Optional Hot Air Balloon rides and a trip to Lake Victoria for fishing are available at an additional cost while in the Maasai Mara. On your final evening in the Mara, you say goodbye to Africa with a unique, colorful farewell dinner.
Mara Safari Club/Kichwa Tembo/Mara Serena Lodge.

Day 13: Maasai Mara Game Reserve to Nairobi
An early morning 'Spice' game drive is planned before returning to your camp/lodge for a proper sit down English breakfast. After breakfast, we fly to Nairobi and check-in to our hotel for day room use where the rest of the day is at leisure for last minute shopping and sight seeing. In the evening you will be escorted to the Airport for flight check-in and then dinner before you board your plane that takes you home with a smile and a lifetime of memories.
Norfolk/ Intercontinental/Serena Hotel.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

9 Time saving domestic flights
3 meals a day while on safari
Bottle water while on safari
Arrival and departure transfers
Accommodation in luxurious all inclusive deluxe lodges and tented camps throughout your safari
Detailed Safari briefing and orientation before the safari departure
Hospitality personnel at your service in your Nairobi Hotel
Farewell Bush dinner on the plains of the Maasai Mara
Expertise help on shopping, packing and shipping
All game park and conservation fees
Complete pre-tour documentation
Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower
A visit to a Maasai cultural Village
Multiple daily game viewing in custom made minivans driven by accomplished non-smoking driver guides
Services of an Expert African Spice Tour Director
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers upon booking this safari
All gratuities for meals, porterage for 2 bags per person at every bush home and airports
Membership in flying doctors services
Bush walks with an expert naturalist
Sundowner bush cocktails at twilight on the African plains
Bush dinner under the African stars
All Airport transfers.
African Spice Grand Adventure safari is limited to less than 12 travelers

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes and phone calls or meals not indicated or included in the itinerary
Gratuity for your expert Tour Director and professional Driver Guide
Optional Night game drive game drives
Cost of obtaining passport and visas
Luxury champagne and luxury spirits
Departure tax from Tanzania