TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK - AMBOSELI - SAMBURU MAASAI
MARA
Days 1& 2 - NAIROBI - TSAVO WEST NATIONAL
PARK
This morning after an early breakfast you will depart
by road with your guide for the legendary land of
the Man-eaters - Tsavo. A diverse and vast park with
altitudes ranging from 500 - 6000 feet, and an area
of 9,065 sq. kms, this wilderness supports large numbers
of game including elephant, rhino, lion, huge herds
of buffalo, giraffe and a variety of plains game to
name a few. Your lodge for the next two Nights is
known for its magnificent setting in the heart of
the Park with views of the Chyulu Hills and the snowy
peaks of Kilimanjaro. Each room has a private veranda
overlooking the water hole and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy
morning and afternoon game drives in the Park. Overnight
- Kilaguni Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}
Day 3- AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you will depart by road through the
back side of Tsavo south to the Amboseli plains and
Amboseli National Park. The Park and surrounding game
reserve cover 1260 square miles and is mostly arid
woodland with a series of swamps and lakes that provide
a year round water supply for the wildlife. Amboseli
sits in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro and is known
for its large elephant population and other big game
that is attracted to the area by underground springs
fed from Mt. Kilimanjaro. With a game ‘Spice’
drive along the way; you will arrive at your lodge
in time for lunch. Amboseli Serena Lodge, sitting
in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, is built in the style
of a Masai Village and enjoys one of the best game-viewing
locations in the Park. From the comfort of the dining
terrace, you can watch animals come down to the swamp
to drink. In the afternoon, you will depart on an
afternoon game drive in search of Amboseli's famous
elephants and with luck; Kilimanjaro will be out for
some sunset photos. Overnight - Amboseli Serena/Ol
Tukai Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}
Day 4 - EXPLORE AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Awaken at dawn and depart on an early morning ‘Spice’
game drive while the light is just perfect for photographing
the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge
for breakfast, followed by a visit to a Masai Village.
This afternoon, your guide will depart for Nairobi
and you will have the afternoon to relax at the lodge
and view the nearby game. Overnight - Amboseli Serena
Lodge/Oltukai Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}
Day 5 - NAIROBI -MT KENYA- SAMBURU
This morning after an early breakfast you will be
transferred by lodge vehicle to the airstrip and depart
on the scheduled flight to Nairobi and continue to
Nanyuki , where you will be met by your driver/guide
(who left for Nairobi the night before) and proceed
north to the famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club. This beautiful
property sits at the base of Mt. Kenya and was formerly
the hunting lodge of William Holden. With its blend
of romance, history and scenery, it has become a Kenyan
tradition.
At an elevation of over 7000 ft., the air is cool,
the gardens lush and the views of Mt. Kenya are magnificent.
You will arrive before lunch with time to explore
the beautiful grounds and visit the William Holden
Animal Orphanage next to the club. After a delicious
lunch, you will depart for Samburu National Reserve
and drive north through the high wheat fields of Timau,
crossing the equator and then down into the arid,
thorny landscape of Samburu country. The Samburu region
is known for it's northern species of game seldom
found south of the equator, Here you will find the
Grevy's zebra, Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe, Somali
Ostrich, long-necked gerenuk, and dainty dik dik,
as well as some of the most beautiful bird life in
Kenya. You'll also see herds of elephant, plains game
and their predators.
The backdrop of rocky outcrops and prominent mountain
ranges to the north, and the doum palms and riverine
forest create a spectacular setting. Your accommodation
for three Nights will be at Larsen's Camp, a luxury
permanent tented camp, on the riverbank under a canopy
of giant yellow acacias. You will have morning and
afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives in this
exotic reserve. Returning to camp each early evening
in time for drinks around the fire and dinner. Overnight
- Larsen's Camp / Samburu Serena Lodge / Sarova Shaba
Lodge / Samburu Intrepids Camp. Meal Plan [B, L, D]
Day 6 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
This morning you will be awakened early and after
some coffee or tea and biscuits, depart at dawn on
an early morning game drive. After your drive, you
will return to camp for breakfast and then depart
on a late morning game drive. After lunch and time
to relax and do some serious bird watching, you will
depart on a late afternoon game drive when again the
light is perfect for photography. Return to camp each
early evening in time for drinks around the fire and
dinner. Overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge /Sarova
Shaba Lodge. Meal Plan [B, L, D]
Day 7 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
After your morning game’ Spice’ drive
your guide will depart for the Masai Mara. In the
midmorning or afternoon, you will have the opportunity
to take a nature / bird walk conducted by a camp guide.
You will also have time today to relax on your verandah
or perhaps view wildlife from the high viewing platform.
Overnight at Serena/Sarova Shaba Lodge. Meal Plan
[B, L, D}.
Day 8 - MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred
to the Samburu airstrip and board the scheduled flight
to the renowned Masai Mara, Kenya's premier game reserve.
The Mara is actually the northern portion of the Great
Plains ecosystem that in neighboring Tanzania is called
the Serengeti. It is the home of the "big five"
- lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant, as well
as cheetah, zebra, giraffe and vast herds of plains
antelope and numerous other wildlife.
Your accommodation for the next three Nights will
be in one of the Mara's luxury tented lodges, allowing
you to experience your Nights "in the bush”
with all of the comforts of home. The Mara Sarova
Tented Camp is situated on a natural elevation between
two streams and is set amidst gardens full of exotic
flowers. Each luxury canvas tent has a permanent roof
and floor and an attached en-suite bathroom including
a flush toilet, sink and hot showers. Meals are served
in the spectacular thatched roof dining room. After
lunch and some time to relax and perhaps take a dip
in the pool, you will depart with your driver/guide
for an afternoon game drive in search of the big five.
The low afternoon light is perfect for photographing
the beautiful rolling plains of the Masai Mara. In
the early evening as you make your way back to camp,
you may get lucky and spot a leopard on the prowl.
As the sun, starts to set you will return to your
camp for dinner and overnight. Overnight - Mara Sarova
Tented or similar Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.
Days 9/10 - MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
On morning ‘Spice’ game drives you will
awake before dawn and set out at sunrise in search
of game. In between your morning and afternoon game
drives, you will have ample time to relax and enjoy
the ambiance at your luxury-tented camp. Overnight
- Mara Sarova Tented Lodge (all meals)
Day 11- NAIROBI
Arise at dawn for an early morning game drive or perhaps
end your safari with a spectacular hot-air balloon
ride over the Mara. After breakfast, you will have
a final game drive in the Mara as you make your way
to the airstrip for the scheduled flight to Nairobi.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your
hotel. Meal Plan {B}
| |
Adult rate per person sharing |
Single Suppliment |
Period |
| High Season |
US $ |
US $ 400 |
Balance of the Year |
| Mid Season |
US $ 850 |
US $ 350 |
January, March & June 2008 |
| Low Season |
US $ 770 |
US $ 250 |
Balance of the Year |
Safari Package Includes:
- Round trip transportation (Pick up and drop off to/ from your Nairobi Hotel.
- Game viewing in custom made Mini- Safari cruisers.
- Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional safari Director is available upon request).
- Twin/Double bedded rooms with private bath or shower.
- Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
- Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue from any point of the safari circuit.
- 3 meals a day while on safari.
- Complete pre-tour documentation.
- Bottle water while on safari.
- All Game Park fees.
- A Visit to a Masai Village.
- A boat ride in Lake Naivasha.
Not included:
- International airfares.
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Porterage and wait staff gratuity.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities such as bush walks, ballooning in the Mara, night game drives and extensions.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplements
