Amboseli
– Aberdare or Mt. Kenya Parks – Samburu
– Mt.
Kenya Safari Club –
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
(11
Days / 10 Nights ) Kenya
Safari
Aberdare
National Park - Elusive Bongo Antelope
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Samburu
Game Reserve in Northern Kenya
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The
Maasai Tribe in Maasai Mara
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Amboseli
– Aberdare or Mt. Kenya Parks – Samburu
– Mt.
Kenya Safari Club –
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara(11 Days / 10 Nights
) Kenya
Safari
Kenya is legendary
for its stunning national parks ... Maasai tribesmen
herding their cattle ... great game, from lions, to
hippos, to rhinos ... the towering, cloud-shrouded
peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro. On this classic safari in
Kenya you'll discover Africa's wild beauty. Visit
some of the world's densest collections of wildlife
in , Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Mt. Kenya Safari
Club, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Talk with local
residents in a Maasai village and school. Stay at
the famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club— exclusive
lodging. It's a safari like no other ... and an adventure
not to be missed.
Itinerary
Summary
Day
1: Nairobi
— Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli — Aberdare
National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park (Tree Lodge)
Day 4: Tree Lodge — Samburu Game Reserve
Day 5: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 6: Samburu — Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Day 7: Mt. Kenya Safari Club — Lake
Nakuru National Park
Day 8: Lake Nakuru — Maasai Mara
Game Reserve
Day 9: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 11: Maasai Mara — Nairobi
Cost for 2009:
Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April —
May |
Rest of
Year |
Double
Occupancy |
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Single
Supplement |
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Child rate
2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
Nairobi — Amboseli
National Park
After
breakfast, we drive to Amboseli National Park. The
Park is famous for the big herds of elephants and
view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
After lunch is served you'll have time to relax or
enjoy the sun heated swimming pool before leaving
for another game drive this afternoon. We will be
back in good time for a warm shower or a cocktail
before dinner is served.
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Tortilis Camp
or Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
Meal
Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day
2
Amboseli
National Park
Two game drives are scheduled for this
day. The open flat plains are ideal places to search
for pride of lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, zebras, and
wildebeests. The swamps are good places to catch the
elephants as they bath in the mud. There is a wealth
and diversity of bird's species. Also, discover the
African Culture by visiting a local Maasai Village.
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Tortilis Camp
or Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
3
Amboseli National Park —
Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park
Early
morning game viewing in Amboseli, breakfast and depart
for Treetops in the Aberdares National Park arriving
in time for lunch at the Outspan Country Club. Afternoon
transfer to Treetops Lodge for floodlit game viewing.
Contains a variety of wild game among them Elephants,
Rhino, Leopard, Bushbuck, Elusive Bongo and Giant
Forest Hog.
Overnight
at Treetops Lodge or the Ark or the Serena Mountain
Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
4
Forest
Tree Lodge —
Samburu Game Reserve
After
breakfast, today we drive to Samburu Game Reserve.
You have the opportunity to see the unique five. Wildlife
found only in the northern frontier that is, Gerenuk,
Grevy's zebras, Oryx, Reticulated giraffes and the
Somali Ostrich. This is Kenya's semi-arid region characterized
by vast, open landscape which also includes dried
river beds, red volcanic soil, rock outcropping, river
acacia trees and doum palm trees. Your luxury tented
camp or Lodge accommodations are along the banks of
the Uaso Nyiro River famous for its big crocodiles.
A game drive is planned for you this afternoon.
Overnight at Samburu Intrepids Camp or Larsens Camp
or Samburu Serena Lodge or Sarova Shaba Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5
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 or Lodge.
Overnight
at Samburu Intrepids Camp or Larsens Camp or Samburu
Serena Lodge or Sarova Shaba Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
6
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
7
Mt.
Kenya Safari Club
—
Lake Nakuru
National Park
Today we drive towards the Great Rift
Valley for memorable one night stay at Lake Nakuru
National Park. The Park is famous for the big five
(except the elephants) and the two species of the
white and back rhinos. It is also home for the famous
lesser and greater flamingoes, Rothschild giraffe
and a bird sanctuary.
Overnight at Lake
Nakuru Lodge or Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
8
Lake
Nakuru —
Maasai
Mara Game Reserve
This
morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley
to the Maasai 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: Maasai 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 9 & Day 10
Discover Maasai 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 Maasai 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 11
Maasai Mara —
Nairobi
Morning
game drive to savour the beauty of the park, return
to lodge for breakfast. After, depart for Nairobi
arriving in the afternoon.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast}
Included
Safari Features
* Finest accommodations
in Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Mt. Kenya Safari Club,
Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
* Round trip transport
from Nairobi to Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Mt. Kenya
Safari Club, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
* Multi-lingual Professional
Safari Guide/Driver. Professional Safari Escort is
available upon request)
* 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
* Upto 14 Extensive
Game drives
* Pre–tour itinerary document
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
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* International Airfare
Options
that complement this safari:
Ballooning
in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya |
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4
Days / 3 Nights Zanzibar Island, Tanzania |
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Mount
Kilimanjaro Climb |
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