Aberdare
or Mt. Kenya National Park - Samburu - Sweetwaters
- Mt. Kenya Safari Club
- Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Naivasha - Amboseli -
Tsavo West - Nairobi or Mombasa
15
Days/14 Nights Kenya Safari
Samburu
Game Reserve
in Kenya
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Lake
Nakuru National Park
in Kenya
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Tsavo
West National Park
in Kenya
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Itinerary
Summary
Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare or
Mt. Kenya National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
Day 2: Forest Tree lodge –
Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 4: Samburu – Ol Pejeta
Sweetwaters Conservancy
Day 5: Sweetwaters – Mt. Kenya
Safari Club
Day 6: Mt. Kenya Safari Club –
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 7: Lake Nakuru – Masai
Mara Game Reserve
Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
Day 11: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli
National Park
Day 12: Amboseli National Park
Day 13: Amboseli – Tsavo West
National Park
Day 14: Tsavo West National Park
Day 15: Tsavo West – Nairobi
or Mombasa Island
Cost
for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April
—
May |
Rest
Of the Year |
Double
Occupancy |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Single
Supplement |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Child
rate 2 – 11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Detailed
Itinerary
15 Days/ 14 Nights
Kenya safari is one of our most comprehensive safaris,
encompassing all the great highlights of this amazing
country. It is operated by road in custom built safari
vehicles - mostly Toyota Land Cruisers - accompanied
by a driver/guide who will unlock the secrets of Kenya
to you. This vast country offers diversity and beauty
with some of Africa's largest wildlife herds in their
natural habitat and incredible scenic beauty that
will leave you inspired..
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
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 tents
set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks
of the river.
Overnight at Larsens
Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp
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
Day 4
Samburu – Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Today our drive takes us to Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters
Conservancy. 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. 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
Day
5
Sweetwaters – Mount Kenya Safari Club
After breakfast, we will drive to Mount Kenya Safari
Club which was founded by the famous actor William
Holden in 1959. Here you will experience the aura
of colonial elegance. Optional activities including
horseback riding, golf at the equator, massage, visit
to the animal orphanage, nature walks, stroll the
beautiful grounds as well as the spectacular view
of the peak of Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain
in Africa.
Overnight at the Mt Kenya Safari Club
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 renown 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
Day 7
Lake Nakuru – 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
Day 8 & Day 9
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
Day
10
Masai Mara – 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.
Overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Lake Naivasha
Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasaha Country Club
Day 11
Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is our destination today – home to
the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge
herds of Elephant. Amboseli is big game country: Lion,
Cheetah antelope, Zebra, Wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe.
The afternoon game run is planned to introduce you
to intense beauty and drama that fill each day here.
Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro – can
be seen from all the lodges that ‘African Spice’
uses
Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai
Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 12
Amboseli National Park
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before
clouds build up over the summit, we set off for another
stimulating ‘Spice’ game drive. Amboseli
is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife,
including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to
Baboons. Optional visit to a Masai village is planned
after breakfast. Masai warriors are famously known
as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess
in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights
with the wild animals are known across the world.
A visit reveals 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. Midday
finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest,
followed by another extensive 'Spice' game drive.
Ol Tukai lodge or Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Sopa
Lodge
Day 13
Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Our next destination is Tsavo West National Park.
The Park is a vast expansion of African savanna with
a more diverse array of habitats which include open
plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills
and rock outcrops. It’s famous for the Red Elephants,
Oryx, and Gerenuk among other mammal’s species
and bird life. Other notable features include Mzima
Springs which are water source for Mombasa Town, Shetani
Lava Flow and Ash cones, which is an example of recent
volcanic eruption. Movie the Ghost and the Darkness
was shot here.
Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Finch Hatton’s
Camp or Voyager Safari Camp
Day 14
Tsavo West National Park
Two game drives are scheduled for this
day. The extensive diverse habitats offer ideal area
to search for pride of lions, buffaloes, cheetahs,
giraffe, zebras, hippos and wildebeests. Mzima Spring,
underground water seepage from Chyulu Hills is a good
place to watch the hippos. There is also a wealth
and diversity of birds’ species.
Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge
or Finch Hatton’s Camp or Voyager Safari Camp
Day
15
Tsavo – Nairobi or Mombasa
Enjoy a final morning game drive or an optional bush
walk before your morning overland drive back to Nairobi
or Mombasa; Afternoon is either at leisure; shopping
or optional city tour. Evening we transfer you to
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport of your international
flight.
Included Safari Features
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Round trip transport from Nairobi to Aberdare, Samburu,
Sweetwaters, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli,
Tsavo West – Nairobi or to end in Mombasa
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Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional
Safari Escort is available upon request)
• Finest accommodations of Hotels, Lodges, and
Camps selected for the programme
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Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking
this safari
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Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency
air rescue
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18 extensive Game drives /Game Viewing experiences
• Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral
water
• Guaranteed window seating with open top vehicle
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High Altitude game viewing at the forest Lodge
• All applicable Game Park entrance fees
• All meals included while on safari
• 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 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
• A visit to a Masai Village
• 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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