Kenya
Classic Safari
Kenya
Flying Safari 11 Days
Lewa
Downs Conservancy in Laikipia |
Mt.
Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki
|
Maasai Mara
Game Reserve in Kenya
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Itinerary
Summary
Day
1: USA
or Canada –
Europe
Day
2: Europe –
Nairobi
Day
3: Nairobi –
Fly to Laikipia Plateau
Day
4: Laikipia Plateau
Day
5: Laikipia Plateau –
Drive to Nanyuki (Mount Kenya Safari
Club)
Day
6: Nanyuki
(Mount Kenya Safari Club)
Day
7: Nanyuki –
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day
8: Masai
Mara Game Reserve
Day
9: Masai
Mara Game Reserve
Day
10: Masai Mara Fly Nairobi –
Fly Europe
Day
11: Europe –
Fly USA or Canada
Cost
for 2010: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April
- May |
Rest
of the Year |
Double
Occupancy |
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Single
Supplement |
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Child
rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Safari
Description
The
Kenya Classic 11 Days Flying Safari is a delightful
journey for travelers with limited time away from
home yet who desire an in-depth safari experience.
Devoted exclusively to Kenya, in less than two weeks
we touch upon nearly all of the region’s highlights,(Laikipia
Plateau, Mount Kenya Safari Club and Maasai Mara Game
Reserve) experiencing exceptional wildlife throughout.
And, with three flights to expedite travel between
locations and maximize time in each game park. The
breadth and scope of The Kenya
Classic 11 Days Flying Safari encompass everything
for which Kenya is famous—the magnificent scenery,
the breathtaking wildlife, the excitement and adventure—all
in a timeframe that suits your needs.
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
USA
or Canada – Europe
Our
African Spice Safari begins today as we fly to Europe
Day
2
Europe – Nairobi
Welcome
to Kenya’s capital city. An awaiting African
Spice Safari Director accompanies us to the venerable
Fairmont The Norfolk where our rooms are ready and
waiting.
Overnight
at the Fairmont The Norfolk
Meal
Plan {Bed & Breakfast}
Day 3
Nairobi
– Laikipia Plateau
Board a flight to
the Lewa Conservancy, then drive to the exclusive
Laikipia Plateau and a private game conservancy at
the foot of Mount Kenya. Located in the Northern Frontier
District, Laikipia Plateau is home to a diverse array
of wildlife in some of Kenya's most spectacular scenery.
The snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya dominate the
view to the south. To the north, the terrain drops
away rapidly with breathtaking views of the Samburu
Game Reserve. After your first safari game drive,
return to camp for a delicious welcome dinner. Spend
your first night under the stars safe and warm in
superbly appointed tents, serenaded by the sounds
of the African night. Considered Africa at its best,
your mobile camp embodies a grand safari tradition,
evoking the romance of a bygone era. Your camp is
located in the most spectacular areas for game viewing.
Overnight at Lewa
Safari Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4
Laikipia
Plateau
Spend the entire
day on safari in this wildlife-rich paradise, beginning
with a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea delivered
to your tent by your personal tent butler. Set out
in safari vehicles or, for a completely unique perspective,
explore the area on horseback. All of the great cats
and both black and white rhino are found here, as
well as elephant, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra,
oryx and dik-dik. As you explore, your guide shares
his extensive knowledge of the bush and its myriad
inhabitants. Between game drives, enjoy gourmet meals,
picnics and sundowners served by your attentive camp
staff.
Overnight
at Lewa Safari Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
5
Laikipia
Plateau –
Nanyuki (Mount Kenya Safari Club)
This morning, drive up the lower slopes of Mount Kenya
and visit Nanyuki Spinners & Weavers. This women's
self-help project was started to train poor, widowed
and single women living in the surrounding villages
of Nanyuki to become self-sufficient through the craft
of spinning, knitting and weaving. Nanyuki town was
targeted because it is one of the major wool producing
areas in Kenya with its weather being favorable for
sheep rearing and raising. Later, drive to the world
famous Mount Kenya Safari Club, arriving in time for
lunch with the rest of the afternoon at leisure for
optional activities. Mount Kenya Safari Club is steeped
in colonial history, with a past as colorful as its
magnificent gardens.
Overnight
at the Mount Kenya Safari Club
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6:
Nanyuki
(Mount Kenya Safari Club)
All
of the amenities you would expect from a fine international
establishment are here, including horseback riding,
golf, croquet, a putting green, a bowling green, table
tennis, swimming, a beauty salon, an animal orphanage,
tennis, trout streams and more. Fine dining, warm
hospitality and superb accommodations of suites or
cottages are hallmarks of our stay. Spend your day
relaxing by the pool or take advantage of one of the
many optional activities available to you. For a wildlife
experience on a smaller scale, visit the animal orphanage
adjacent to the club. Enjoy an Out of Africa bush
dinner by the Likii River with a display of traditional
dancing (weather permitting).
Overnight
at the Mount Kenya Safari Club
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
7
Nanyuki
– Masai Mara Game Reserve
Today, you fly across
Kenya's unparalleled terrain to the Masai Mara, one
of the great natural wonders of the world. The jewel
in Africa's crown, the Mara is host to the most spectacular
array of wildlife. Following lunch, enjoy your first
game drive in the land of the Maasai. Game viewing
is never dull in the Mara, and patience is often rewarded
with unique sightings such as a pride of lion stalking
their prey, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill
from the high branches of an acacia tree, a male wildebeest
sparring to attract females into its harem or even
a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic
predators. As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is
also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe
who may be seen around the borders of the park —
morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young
boys herding goats or elders grouped under a tree
discussing matters of the day.
Overnight at Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Days 8 & 9
Masai
Mara Game Reserve
Spend
two exciting days roaming the plains on game drives,
searching for the Masai Mara's abundant game during
their hours of peak activity. Running along the Tanzanian
border, the Mara forms an essential part of the Serengeti
ecosystem. Here lies the destination of the annual
wildebeest migration, when multitudes of wildebeest,
zebra and gazelle stampede north to graze the Mara's
lush grasses. In the Mara River, crocodile bask in
the sun and hippo wallow in the muddy water as monkeys
frolic overhead. It seems as though the wildlife here
is without limits. Elephant roam the forest edge,
giraffe survey the plains and you drive through it
all in vehicles that can take you up close in comfort
and safety. On your final evening in the bush, gather
with your fellow travelers for a special farewell
dinner.
Overnight
at Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
10
Masai
Mara – Fly
Nairobi – Fly Europe
Bid
a fond kwaheri (farewell) to your camp staff and then
fly back to Nairobi. Enjoy a special lunch at the
Carnivore restaurant, voted one of the 50 best places
to eat in the world by the London-based Restaurant
magazine. Optional Nairobi sight seeing is also available.
Return to your hotel, where a dayroom is provided
for your comfort and convenience. Board your international
flight this evening.
Dayrooms
at the Fairmont The Norfolk
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
14
Europe
– United States
or Canada
We arrive in Europe and continue to homebound flights.
Options
that complement this safari
Ballooning
in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya |
|
4
Days / 3 Nights Zanzibar Island, Tanzania |
|
Mount
Kilimanjaro Climb |
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If
you have any questions, contact us at info@africanspicesafaris.com
