Aberdare
or Mt. Kenya National Park - Samburu - Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters
- Mt. Kenya Safari Club - Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
- Masai Mara
11
Days / 10 Nights
Kenya Safari
Mount
Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki - Kenya
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Lake Nakuru
Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park
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Masai
village in Masai Mara Game Reserve
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Itinerary
Summary
Day 1:
Nairobi — Aberdare
or Mt. Kenya National Park ( Ark, Treetops or Serena
Mountain Lodge)
Day 2: Forest Tree Lodge —
Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 4: Samburu —
Sweetwaters Game Reserve
Day 5: Sweetwaters —
Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Day 6: Mt. Kenya Safari Club —
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 7: Lake Nakuru —
Lake Naivasha
Day 8: Lake Naivasha —
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 11: Masai Mara —
Nairobi
Cost
for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
|
April
— May |
Rest
of Year |
Double
Occupancy |
US Dollar
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US Dollar
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Single
Supplement |
US Dollar
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US Dollar
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Child
rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Aberdare
or Mt. Kenya National Park — Samburu —
Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters —
Mt.
Kenya Safari Club — Lake Nakuru — Lake
Naivasha — Masai Mara
11
Days / 10 Nights Kenya Safari
East Africa is legendary for its stunning
national parks ... Masai 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 the Aberdares,
Samburu, Sweetwaters, Mt Kenya Safari Club, Lake Nakuru
and Masai Mara. Talk with local residents in a Masai
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.
A perfect combination of some of the most diverse
and interesting areas in Kenya. On this safari you
will experience fertile highlands, snow capped Mount
Kenya, rugged and beautiful northern Kenya, some beautiful
lakes and last but not least famous Masai Mara.
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
Nairobi — Aberdare or Mt.
Kenya National Park
Our destination
today is the Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National
Park. We travel overland north from Nairobi to The
Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga
Hill. After lunch and high tea, set off for the Ark
tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes
of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding
lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including
animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant
forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted genet,
and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels and
from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything
and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and
stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be
awakened during the night if your favorite animals
show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away
and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion
might put in an appearance.
Overnight at the Ark or Treetops Hotel or the Serena
Mountain Lodge
Meal
Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2
Forest Tree Lodge — Samburu
Game Reserve
This
morning we travel by road 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 Oryxes. We also enjoy Larsens Tented Camp or
Samburu Intrepids Camp, our luxurious hostelry set
beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks of
the river.
Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids
Camp or Samburu Serena.
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 camp.
Overnight
at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day
4
Samburu — Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters
Conservancy
After
breakfast, we travel overland to the Sweetwaters game
reserve and chimpanzee sanctuary. This 90,000 —acre
private preserve has views of the peaks of Mount Kenya
and offers game drives into countryside many travelers
never see. We check into our tented camp or Lodge
where we stay for the next two nights. We have lunch
in camp. Sweetwaters land, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy
and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain
of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Kashoggi. This afternoon
game drive takes us to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a
charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute
to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially
protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its
stunning forty specimens!
In
fact Sweetwaters boasts excellent game viewing with
the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve
in Kenya. Moreover, the camp has its own private waterhole
and saltlick so we'll be guaranteed unprecedented
close encounters. Whether its day or night game drives,
camel trekking, lion tracking, al fresco dining or
relaxing by pool, Sweetwaters is bound to delight.
Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp or Porini Camp
or Ol Pejeta Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5
Sweetwaters —
Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Our destination today
is the lovely Mount Kenya Safari Club. Sprawled on
the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya, 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, sauna
as well as a charming animal orphanage 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
6
Mt. Kenya Safari Club —
Lake Nakuru National Park
Today
we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park
located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting
game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in
this Park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching
will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant.
The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and
Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores
in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here
is world renowned and over 400 bird's species exist
here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou
Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa
to see the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight at Lake
Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
7
Lake Nakuru —
Lake Naivasha
Our destination
is Lake Naivsaha Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasha Simba
Lodge or Lake Naivasha country club. We arrive in
time for lunch at our lodge by the lake and early
afternoon, we take an optional boat ride. Alternatively,
a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way
to see wild animals while on foot. The Island is a
private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest,
gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck
and giraffe. Or you may wish to lounge by the pool
admiring the view of zebras, Giraffes and waterbuck
just outside the fence. Lake Naivasha is one of Rift
Valley fresh water lakes, has a variety of bird life
and hippo colonies.
Overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Lake Naivasha
Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasha Country Club
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 8
Lake Naivasha —
Masai Mara Game Reserve
This
morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley
to the Masai 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: Masai 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 Masai 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 Masai 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
Masai 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, Lunch & Dinner}
Included
Safari Features
* Round trip transport
from Nairobi to Aberdare
or Mt. Kenya National Park, Samburu, Ol pejeta Sweetwaters
* Finest
accommodations in Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park,
Samburu,Ol pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy, Mt. Kenya
Safari Club, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Masai
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
* Pre–tour itinerary document
* 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
450 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
* International Airfare
Options
that Complement this Safari
Ballooning
in Masai 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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