On your arrival you are transferred to the Norfolk Hotel near the city center, and Nairobi's first, and thus most historically interesting hotel.
This is where the early settlers came to stay and meet around the bar, and there are poignant reminders of Lord Delamere, the Markhams, Lord Cole, Finch Hatton and the Carberrys amongst others. Overnight at the Norfolk Hotel or similar.
Day 2:
Early Breakfast at the Norfolk. Later transferred to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your scheduled service flight to Samburu National Park.
On arrival at the airstrip in Samburu, you are met and transferred to Samburu Sopa Lodge. Lunch at the lodge. There are three adjoining reserves - Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba, situated in arid country north of Mount Kenya, and watered by the Uaso Nyiro River and natural springs.
In the afternoon there will be a game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 3:
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge. The Reserve is very scenic, with craggy hills and everywhere Doum palms following the water courses.
Some unusual animal species can be found here; the reticulated giraffe, Oryx, Lesser Kudu, Grevy's zebra, and the Gerenuk, known as the "giraffe gazelle".
Most of the game viewing takes place around the forests along the river, and this is a good place to spot the elusive Leopard.
Day 4:
Breakfast at the Lodge. Morning transfer to the airstrip for the flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival at the airstrip, met and transferred to Little Governors Camp. Afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara Reserve is one of Africa's best known wildlife areas, and is part of the Serengeti ecosystem. A land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands it supports a large animal population.
Even a casual visitor is treated to the sight of lions in prides sometimes numbering more than thirty beasts with a handsome black maned male in dominance; a cheetah at great speed runs down its prey; a Leopard in the lower branches with its kill.
Another attraction of staying in Little Governor's is that it is situated away from most other camps and lodges, and game drives tend to avoid other parts of the reserve which can, at times, be relatively crowded. Overnight at Little Governors Camp.
Day 5:
Morning and afternoon game drives. In the Mara river there are crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, and hippos playing in the water.
Elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, Topi, gazelle are all in abundance, and during the months of July to September the great migration of wildebeest and zebras spill over from the Serengeti. The sight of these beasts legging it across the Mara River, avoiding both the crocodiles in the river, and the predators harassing them from behind is amazing, and the topic of some of the most spectacular photography ever seen.
All meals and Overnight at Little Governors Camp.
Day 6:
Early morning game drive. Depart with a scheduled flight to Nairobi, and connect your flight to Arusha. Transfer to Mountain Village and enjoy a late lunch followed by a walk around Lake Duluti. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Hotel.
Day 7:
After breakfast you will continue onwards to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy lunch at Tarangire Sopa Lodge. Afternoon game drive, and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 8:
Full day game drive in Tarangire. The park is host to a number of rarely seen species of wildlife including Eland, Oryx, Kudu and Gerenuk. Another specialty is tree climbing pythons and some 3,500 resident elephants. Tarangire also has the highest number of recorded bird species for any habitat in the world. The baobab studded landscape also plays host to a vast variety of resident and migratory bird life.
Looking out over the rolling countryside the lodge is a tranquil oasis set in over 2,600 sq kms (900 sq miles) of National Park. The Tarangire flows north to south year-round and sustains an abundance of fauna and flora rarely seen elsewhere. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
Day 9:
After breakfast we travel to Lake Manyara. Game drive en-route. Lunch at the hotel. Enjoy an afternoon hike around the valley rim. Dinner & Overnight at the Manyara Tree Hotel
Day 10:
After breakfast there is a game drive in the park. There are normally plenty of Hippos around, and you may be lucky enough to see the elusive tree climbing Lions for which this park is famous. After lunch continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation area.
"It is impossible to give a fair description of the size and beauty of the Crater, for there is nothing with which one can compare it. It is one of the Wonders of the World." This is how the Crater is described by Bernard Grzimek in his classic "Serengeti Shall Not Die".
The area is given over to Wildlife Conservation and comprises 8300 square kilometers of which the Crater is 260 square kilometers, and consists of grasslands, swamps, forests, rivers, and even an arid area of shifting dunes. The Crater supports a year round resident population of varied wildlife, and as the game is concentrated into a relatively small area you are likely to see Lion, Elephant, Hyena, Jackal, Cheetah, the very rare Black Rhino, primates and many more. The area is also home to the proud and colorful Masai tribe. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Day 11:
Breakfast at the lodge. Morning descent into the Crater with picnic lunches for a full day tour. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Day 12:
Breakfast at the lodge. Leave after breakfast and drive via Ol Duvai Gorge to The Serengeti National Park, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The Gorge is about 50 kilometers long and in some places 90 metros deep. Commonly heralded as the "Cradle of Mankind" it was made famous by the discovery in 1959 of the remains of early man. Your stop includes a visit to the small museum overlooking the Gorge. Lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Afternoon game drive and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Day 13:
Morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is one of the most popular and spectacular game areas in East Africa, covering an area of 14,765 square kilometers, teaming with game. A particular feature of the Serengeti is the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebra herds. Each year, after the traditional "short" rains in November the migration starts when the herds amass in their thousands on the plains below the Ngorongoro highlands.
During February they move north and west following the rains and the new grasslands, and they start to move into the Masai Mara in July. In October they move back to Tanzania. This annual phenomenon involves more than 1.5 million animals, including the lion and other predators that follow the herds for easy pickings. The whole process affects the lives of thousands of other species who rely on the passage of the migration for their survival, even the insects, not to mention the trees and plants which rely on the droppings for their fertilization. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Day 14
Breakfast, Airstrip transfer to connect scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro /Nairobi/Zanzibar for onward arrangement.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
11 Days Samburu | Maasai Mara | Ngorongoro |Serengeti Lodge Safari
Day 1:
You are met on arrival and transferred to the Stanley Hotel, a city centre hotel and one of the main meeting places in Nairobi, especially the famous Thorn Tree Terrace. Arrangements are for bed and breakfast
Day 2:
Early Breakfast at the Norfolk. After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your scheduled service flight to Samburu National Park. On arrival at the airstrip in Samburu, you met and transferred to Samburu Lodge
Lunch at the Lodge. There are three adjoining reserves - Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba, situated in arid country north of Mount Kenya, and watered by the Uaso Nyiro River and natural springs.
In the afternoon there will be a game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge
Day 3:
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Samburu Lodge.
The Reserve is very scenic, with craggy hills and everywhere Doum palms following the water courses. Some unusual animal species can be found here; the reticulated giraffe, Oryx, Lesser Kudu, Grevy's zebra, and the Gerenuk, known as the "giraffe gazelle".
Most of the game viewing takes place around the forests along the river, and this is a good place to spot the elusive Leopard.
Day 4:
Breakfast at the club. Morning transfer to the airstrip for the Air Kenya flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival at the airstrip, met and transferred to Keekerok Lodge. Afternoon game drive.
The Masai Mara Reserve is one of Africa's best known wildlife areas, and is part of the Serengeti ecosystem.
A land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands it supports a large animal population. Even a casual visitor is treated to the sight of lions in prides sometimes numbering more than thirty beasts with a handsome black-maned male in dominance; a cheetah at great speed runs down its prey; a Leopard in the lower branches with its kill.
Dinner and overnight at Keekerok Lodge.
Day 5:
Morning and afternoon game drives. In the Mara river there are crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, and hippos playing in the water.
Elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, Topi, gazelle are all in abundance, and during the months of July to September the great migration of wildebeest and zebras spill over from the Serengeti. The sight of these beasts legging it across the Mara River, avoiding both the crocodiles in the river, and the predators harassing them from behind is amazing, and the topic of some of the most spectacular photography ever seen.
All meals and overnight at Keekerok Lodge
Day 6:
Early morning game drive. Depart with a scheduled flight to Nairobi, and connect with the Air Kenya flight to Arusha.
Transfer to Kibo Hotel and enjoy a late lunch followed by a walk around Lake Duluti. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Hotel
Day 7:
Morning drive to Gibbs Farm. Pay a visit to the IRAQW Tribes people, and view their manyattas (homes) and lifestyle. After lunch you will continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. "It is impossible to give a fair description of the size and beauty of the Crater, for there is nothing with which one can compare it. It is one of the Wonders of the World." This is how the Crater is described by Bernard Grzimek in his classic "Serengeti Shall Not Die".
The area is given over to Wildlife Conservation and comprises 8300 square kilometers of which the Crater is 260 square kilometers, and consists of grasslands, swamps, forests, rivers, and even an arid area of shifting dunes. The Crater supports a year round resident population of varied wildlife and as the game is concentrated into a relatively small area you are likely to see Lion, Elephant, Hyena, Jackal, Cheetah, the very rare Black Rhino, primates and many more. The area is also home to the proud and colorful Masai tribe. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Day 8:
Breakfast at the lodge. Morning descent into the Crater with picnic lunches for a full day tour. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Day 9:
Breakfast at the lodge. Leave after breakfast and drive via Ol Duvai Gorge to the Serengeti National Park, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The Gorge is about 50 kilometers long and in some places 90 meters deep.
Commonly heralded as the "Cradle of Mankind" it was made famous by the discovery in 1959 of the remains of early man. Your stop includes a visit to the small museum overlooking the Gorge. Lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Afternoon game drive and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 10:
Morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is one of the most popular and spectacular game areas in East Africa, covering an area of 14,765 square kilometers, teaming with game.
A particular feature of the Serengeti is the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebra herds. Each year, after the traditional "short" rains in November the migration starts when the herds amass in their thousands on the plains below the Ngorongoro highlands.
During February they move north and west following the rains and the new grasslands, and they start to move into the Masai Mara in July. In October they move back to Tanzania. This annual phenomenon involves more than 1.5 million animals, including the lion and other predators that follow the herds for easy pickings.
The whole process affects the lives of thousands of other species who rely on the passage of the migration for their survival, even the insects, not to mention the trees and plants which rely on the droppings for their fertilization. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 11:
Transfer to the airstrip. Fly Regional air scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro airport. On arrival, picnic lunches. Connect your flight to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson airport, met and transfer to Hilton Hotel where dayrooms have been booked until departure time. Evening transfer to the airport for your international flight back home.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
You are met on arrival and transferred to the Stanley Hotel, a city centre hotel and one of the main meeting places in Nairobi, especially the famous Thorn Tree Terrace. Arrangements are for bed and breakfast
Day 2:
Early Breakfast at the Norfolk. After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your scheduled service flight to Samburu National Park. On arrival at the airstrip in Samburu, you met and transferred to Samburu Lodge
Lunch at the Lodge. There are three adjoining reserves - Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba, situated in arid country north of Mount Kenya, and watered by the Uaso Nyiro River and natural springs.
In the afternoon there will be a game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge
Day 3:
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Samburu Lodge.
The Reserve is very scenic, with craggy hills and everywhere Doum palms following the water courses. Some unusual animal species can be found here; the reticulated giraffe, Oryx, Lesser Kudu, Grevy's zebra, and the Gerenuk, known as the "giraffe gazelle".
Most of the game viewing takes place around the forests along the river, and this is a good place to spot the elusive Leopard.
Day 4:
Breakfast at the club. Morning transfer to the airstrip for the Air Kenya flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival at the airstrip, met and transferred to Keekerok Lodge. Afternoon game drive.
The Masai Mara Reserve is one of Africa's best known wildlife areas, and is part of the Serengeti ecosystem.
A land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands it supports a large animal population. Even a casual visitor is treated to the sight of lions in prides sometimes numbering more than thirty beasts with a handsome black-maned male in dominance; a cheetah at great speed runs down its prey; a Leopard in the lower branches with its kill.
Dinner and overnight at Keekerok Lodge.
Day 5:
Morning and afternoon game drives. In the Mara river there are crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, and hippos playing in the water.
Elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, Topi, gazelle are all in abundance, and during the months of July to September the great migration of wildebeest and zebras spill over from the Serengeti. The sight of these beasts legging it across the Mara River, avoiding both the crocodiles in the river, and the predators harassing them from behind is amazing, and the topic of some of the most spectacular photography ever seen.
All meals and overnight at Keekerok Lodge
Day 6:
Early morning game drive. Depart with a scheduled flight to Nairobi, and connect with the Air Kenya flight to Arusha.
Transfer to Kibo Hotel and enjoy a late lunch followed by a walk around Lake Duluti. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Hotel
Day 7:
Morning drive to Gibbs Farm. Pay a visit to the IRAQW Tribes people, and view their manyattas (homes) and lifestyle. After lunch you will continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. "It is impossible to give a fair description of the size and beauty of the Crater, for there is nothing with which one can compare it. It is one of the Wonders of the World." This is how the Crater is described by Bernard Grzimek in his classic "Serengeti Shall Not Die".
The area is given over to Wildlife Conservation and comprises 8300 square kilometers of which the Crater is 260 square kilometers, and consists of grasslands, swamps, forests, rivers, and even an arid area of shifting dunes. The Crater supports a year round resident population of varied wildlife and as the game is concentrated into a relatively small area you are likely to see Lion, Elephant, Hyena, Jackal, Cheetah, the very rare Black Rhino, primates and many more. The area is also home to the proud and colorful Masai tribe. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Day 8:
Breakfast at the lodge. Morning descent into the Crater with picnic lunches for a full day tour. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Day 9:
Breakfast at the lodge. Leave after breakfast and drive via Ol Duvai Gorge to the Serengeti National Park, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The Gorge is about 50 kilometers long and in some places 90 meters deep.
Commonly heralded as the "Cradle of Mankind" it was made famous by the discovery in 1959 of the remains of early man. Your stop includes a visit to the small museum overlooking the Gorge. Lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Afternoon game drive and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 10:
Morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is one of the most popular and spectacular game areas in East Africa, covering an area of 14,765 square kilometers, teaming with game.
A particular feature of the Serengeti is the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebra herds. Each year, after the traditional "short" rains in November the migration starts when the herds amass in their thousands on the plains below the Ngorongoro highlands.
During February they move north and west following the rains and the new grasslands, and they start to move into the Masai Mara in July. In October they move back to Tanzania. This annual phenomenon involves more than 1.5 million animals, including the lion and other predators that follow the herds for easy pickings.
The whole process affects the lives of thousands of other species who rely on the passage of the migration for their survival, even the insects, not to mention the trees and plants which rely on the droppings for their fertilization. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 11:
Transfer to the airstrip. Fly Regional air scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro airport. On arrival, picnic lunches. Connect your flight to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson airport, met and transfer to Hilton Hotel where dayrooms have been booked until departure time. Evening transfer to the airport for your international flight back home.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
8 Days Amboseli | Samburu | Maasai Mara Air Safari
A comprehensive AIR SAFARI visiting Kenya's three main game areas, and the chance to stay in the superb Serena Lodges. In each location on safari a "surprise" activity such as a bush breakfast or dinner, a nature walk, a sundowner, tree planting and some interaction with Masai and Samburu tribes people.
Day 01: Nairobi
Met at appropriate time and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel, which is by the university, on the outskirts of the city centre. Arrangements are for bed and breakfast.
Day 02: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park -
After breakfast transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your flight to Amboseli National Park [30 minutes approximately] arriving at Amboseli Serena lodge. After lunch there will be a game drive. Amboseli is a real gem of a park situated right at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro
Elephants and giraffe abound in the forest; cheetah can be found around the salt licks, and Giraffe, Zebra and Buffalo feed on the plains. The snow capped peak of Kibo makes a wonderful background for wildlife photography.
Day 03: Amboseli National Park
Early morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli.
Day 04: Amboseli National Park - Samburu Game Reserve
Early morning scheduled flight to Nairobi and continue by scheduled service flight to Samburu [One hour approximately], where you arrive at Samburu Serena by the riverside by late morning. There are three adjoining reserves, Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba, situated in arid country north of Mount Kenya, and watered by the Uaso Nyiro River and natural springs. It is very scenic, with craggy hills and everywhere Doum palms following the water courses.
Some unusual animal species can be found here; the Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx, Lesser Kudu, Grevy's Zebra, and the Gerenuk, known as the "Giraffe Gazelle". Most of the game viewing takes place around the forests along the river, and this is a good place to spot the elusive leopard. In the afternoon there will be a game drive.
Day 05: Samburu Game Reserve
Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast, and time to relax by the lodge pool or the terrace overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive.
Day 06: Samburu Game Reserve - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning game drive later transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi [one hour approximately] where you have lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant , and the chance to try wild game meat such as Ostrich and Crocodile, as well as more traditional meals! Connect your afternoon flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve [one hour approximately]. Met and transferred to the Mara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
This Reserve is one of Africa's best known wildlife areas, and is part of the Serengeti ecosystem. A land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands it supports a large animal population. Even a casual visitor is treated to the sight of lions in prides sometimes numbering more than thirty beasts with a handsome black maned male in dominance; a Cheetah at great speed runs down its prey; a leopard in the lower branches with its kill.
In the Mara river there are crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, and Hippos playing in the water. Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Topi, Gazelle are all in abundance and during the months of July to September the great migration of Wildebeest and Zebras spill over from the Serengeti.
The sight of these beasts legging it across the Mara River, avoiding both the crocodiles in the river, and the predators harassing them from behind is amazing, and the topic of some of the most spectacular photography ever seen. Afternoon game drive, Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 07: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 08: Masai Mara Game Reserve- Nairobi
Morning game drive, later transferred to the airstrip to connect your flight back to Nairobi [one hour approximately], and transfer from Wilson Airport to JKIA for your homebound flight.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
Day 01: Nairobi
Met at appropriate time and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel, which is by the university, on the outskirts of the city centre. Arrangements are for bed and breakfast.
Day 02: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park -
After breakfast transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your flight to Amboseli National Park [30 minutes approximately] arriving at Amboseli Serena lodge. After lunch there will be a game drive. Amboseli is a real gem of a park situated right at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro
Elephants and giraffe abound in the forest; cheetah can be found around the salt licks, and Giraffe, Zebra and Buffalo feed on the plains. The snow capped peak of Kibo makes a wonderful background for wildlife photography.
Day 03: Amboseli National Park
Early morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli.
Day 04: Amboseli National Park - Samburu Game Reserve
Early morning scheduled flight to Nairobi and continue by scheduled service flight to Samburu [One hour approximately], where you arrive at Samburu Serena by the riverside by late morning. There are three adjoining reserves, Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba, situated in arid country north of Mount Kenya, and watered by the Uaso Nyiro River and natural springs. It is very scenic, with craggy hills and everywhere Doum palms following the water courses.
Some unusual animal species can be found here; the Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx, Lesser Kudu, Grevy's Zebra, and the Gerenuk, known as the "Giraffe Gazelle". Most of the game viewing takes place around the forests along the river, and this is a good place to spot the elusive leopard. In the afternoon there will be a game drive.
Day 05: Samburu Game Reserve
Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast, and time to relax by the lodge pool or the terrace overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive.
Day 06: Samburu Game Reserve - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning game drive later transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi [one hour approximately] where you have lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant , and the chance to try wild game meat such as Ostrich and Crocodile, as well as more traditional meals! Connect your afternoon flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve [one hour approximately]. Met and transferred to the Mara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
This Reserve is one of Africa's best known wildlife areas, and is part of the Serengeti ecosystem. A land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands it supports a large animal population. Even a casual visitor is treated to the sight of lions in prides sometimes numbering more than thirty beasts with a handsome black maned male in dominance; a Cheetah at great speed runs down its prey; a leopard in the lower branches with its kill.
In the Mara river there are crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, and Hippos playing in the water. Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Topi, Gazelle are all in abundance and during the months of July to September the great migration of Wildebeest and Zebras spill over from the Serengeti.
The sight of these beasts legging it across the Mara River, avoiding both the crocodiles in the river, and the predators harassing them from behind is amazing, and the topic of some of the most spectacular photography ever seen. Afternoon game drive, Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 07: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 08: Masai Mara Game Reserve- Nairobi
Morning game drive, later transferred to the airstrip to connect your flight back to Nairobi [one hour approximately], and transfer from Wilson Airport to JKIA for your homebound flight.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
3 Days Maasai Mara Flying Safaris
Day 1: Nairobi-Masai Mara
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
9.15a.m. Pick up from Hotel. Report to Wilson Airport by 9.30a.m for check-in formalities prior to your Air Kenya flight to Masai Mara, Game Reserve, departing at 10.00a.m. Arrive at 11.00 a.m. Met and transferred to the lodge for check-in formalities and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Masai Mara
Early breakfast then proceed for a full day of game viewing within the reserve. Numerous plains game including antelopes, wildebeest, Zebra and Masai giraffe can be seen while scavengers like hyena and vulture are common. The park contains all the big five which may be seen during your viewing drives. Lunch will be taken at the hippo pool. The reserve is noted for its high animal concentration and abundance. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Masai Mara-Nairobi
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Proceed for a morning game drive followed by breakfast. Drop off at the Airstrip to board your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, departing at 11.00a.m. Drop off at place of choice
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
9.15a.m. Pick up from Hotel. Report to Wilson Airport by 9.30a.m for check-in formalities prior to your Air Kenya flight to Masai Mara, Game Reserve, departing at 10.00a.m. Arrive at 11.00 a.m. Met and transferred to the lodge for check-in formalities and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Masai Mara
Early breakfast then proceed for a full day of game viewing within the reserve. Numerous plains game including antelopes, wildebeest, Zebra and Masai giraffe can be seen while scavengers like hyena and vulture are common. The park contains all the big five which may be seen during your viewing drives. Lunch will be taken at the hippo pool. The reserve is noted for its high animal concentration and abundance. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Masai Mara-Nairobi
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Proceed for a morning game drive followed by breakfast. Drop off at the Airstrip to board your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, departing at 11.00a.m. Drop off at place of choice
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
3 Days Amboseli Flying Safaris
3 Days Amboseli Flying Safaris
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Pick up from Hotel. Report to Wilson Airport by 7.00a.m for check-in formalities prior to your Air Kenya flight to Amboseli National Park departing at 7.30a.m. Arrive at 8.30 a.m. Met and transferred to the lodge for check-in formalities and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Ol Tukai Lodge or similar
Day 2: Amboseli
6:30a.m. Proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast. A further game drive will follow. Plains game including giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and various antelopes can be seen. A lunch and leisure break at the lodge will be followed by an evening game drive, looking out for the peak of Kilimanjaro which can be seen in clear weather. Elephants and hippos can be seen bathing in the swamp grounds which get their water from springs fed by the melting snows of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the Oltukai Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Amboseli-Nairobi
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Early morning game drive. Breakfast. Drop off at the Airstrip to board your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, departing at 8.30a.m. Met on arrival and Drop off at place of choice.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Pick up from Hotel. Report to Wilson Airport by 7.00a.m for check-in formalities prior to your Air Kenya flight to Amboseli National Park departing at 7.30a.m. Arrive at 8.30 a.m. Met and transferred to the lodge for check-in formalities and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Ol Tukai Lodge or similar
Day 2: Amboseli
6:30a.m. Proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast. A further game drive will follow. Plains game including giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and various antelopes can be seen. A lunch and leisure break at the lodge will be followed by an evening game drive, looking out for the peak of Kilimanjaro which can be seen in clear weather. Elephants and hippos can be seen bathing in the swamp grounds which get their water from springs fed by the melting snows of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the Oltukai Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Amboseli-Nairobi
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Early morning game drive. Breakfast. Drop off at the Airstrip to board your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, departing at 8.30a.m. Met on arrival and Drop off at place of choice.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
8 Days Kenya Cultural Safaris
8 Days Kenya Cultural Safaris
Day 1 Sweetwaters
On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and commence your safari driving north to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Check in and lunch will be served from 12.30. At 15.00 you will go for a game drive in the sanctuary and encounter several species of wildlife. Visit the chimpanzees at Sweetwaters, and if the weather permits go for a boat ride down the river. Return to the camp at 18.00 Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 2: Samburu
After breakfast you will proceed to Samburu arriving at your camp in time for lunch. Relax and spend the rest of the afternoon game watching. The area around the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River, is home to the rare and beautiful species of Northern Kenya such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk gazelle and the Somali ostrich. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and other plains game are also abundant here. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Intrepids Club.
Day 3: Samburu
Breakfast at the camp and spend a full day in Samburu. After breakfast you will be met by Samburu tribes men and dressed up for your visit to a Samburu village. Leave the camp and walk to the village. Upon arrival there will be a welcome song by Samburu women followed by a briefing of the village. Spend the day with the tribes people to fetch wood and water. Learn how to make fire the Samburu way (twirling sticks), women will clean milking gourds as the men go outside the village to usher in livestock from grazing. You will be shown to milk the animals (goats) and also participate when the Samburu elders pray and talk about issues concerning the village well being. Lunch in the village ( lunch will be provided by Samburu Intrepids kitchen staff.) In the afternoon learn the Samburu beadwork, leatherwork, weaving hut building and traditional games. In the early evening there will be a cultural lecture and/or story telling session for everyone, the return to your camp for a well deserved shower. Dinner & overnight at Samburu Intrepids Club.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive from Samburu, into the Rift Valley to your lodge situated on the hills overlooking Lake Naivasha one of the many beautiful Rift Valley Lakes, and home to thousands of flamingos and other bird and animal life. Arrive for a late lunch. Check in and spend the afternoon to relax with several activities to choose from such as golf, tennis, swimming. Dinner and overnight at the Great Rift Valley lodge.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at the lodge. In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit the communities living on Mount Eburru. You visit the three communities living on the mountain. They are people from the Kikuyu's, Turkana and Nderobo tribes. The Nderobo are the indigenous and most interesting. The two other tribes are new arrivals from different parts of Kenya, but are of interest in their own right. You also visit a local school where the children are always ready to sing for the visitor. The visit will take approx. 2 hours.
Return to the lodge for lunch. The second cultural experience today is to a Masai Centre and also a visit to Crater Lake. The visit to the Masai centre will show you how the Masai people live. At Crater lake you will go on a walking safari on the rim of the lake and if you are lucky you will see the shy black & white colobus monkey. Drive back to the lodge in time for dinner and overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge.
Day 6: Masai Mara
Continue across the floor of The Great Rift Valley, the longest rift in the crust of the earth, to the Masai Mara. You will spend two nights in this natural paradise among zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, elephant, antelope and gazelle. You will encounter prides of lion resting in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the grass in wait for their next meal. There is a good chance of spotting cheetah and if you are lucky, the shy leopard.
Arrive by mid day, check in and go for lunch. After enjoying your sumptuous lunch at our restaurant, seats are always arranged at 14.15 under the Historical sausage tree near the main area whereby the Camp Cultural Lecturer will give you a fascinating interesting and educative lecture on the culture of the Masai who have inhabited the Mara region for the last 300 years with each of the succeeding generation finding no pleasure to hunt any wild game animals for food unless under severe times of famine. The lecturer will talk on the history, homestead, roles of one in the community, the different stages of life, the modern Masai and the changes taking place within the community. Afternoon game viewing in Masai Mara. Dinner and overnight at Siana Springs Tented camp.
Day 7: Masai Mara
Spend early morning game viewing with lunch and a siesta at your camp. Afternoon visit to a traditional Masai village a kilometre away from the camp and situated in the middle of the Mara, constructed with natural materials from the orange - leafed croton shrubs will give you an experience you have always longed for. Here you have a chance to interact with people who have maintained their unique cultural ways of life for many decades. Tall and elegant with narrowly plaited hair painted in red ochre, the village warriors (Moran) performs cultural dances thrilling to the bottom of the heart leaving you with lasting memories to take home. Return to your camp with a game drive en route. In the evening it is time for a well-deserved shower and a refreshing drink by the campfire before dinner. Overnight at Siana Springs Tented Camp.
Day 8: Nairobi
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving at midday. Leave for the airport to catch your next flight.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
Day 1 Sweetwaters
On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and commence your safari driving north to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Check in and lunch will be served from 12.30. At 15.00 you will go for a game drive in the sanctuary and encounter several species of wildlife. Visit the chimpanzees at Sweetwaters, and if the weather permits go for a boat ride down the river. Return to the camp at 18.00 Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 2: Samburu
After breakfast you will proceed to Samburu arriving at your camp in time for lunch. Relax and spend the rest of the afternoon game watching. The area around the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River, is home to the rare and beautiful species of Northern Kenya such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk gazelle and the Somali ostrich. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and other plains game are also abundant here. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Intrepids Club.
Day 3: Samburu
Breakfast at the camp and spend a full day in Samburu. After breakfast you will be met by Samburu tribes men and dressed up for your visit to a Samburu village. Leave the camp and walk to the village. Upon arrival there will be a welcome song by Samburu women followed by a briefing of the village. Spend the day with the tribes people to fetch wood and water. Learn how to make fire the Samburu way (twirling sticks), women will clean milking gourds as the men go outside the village to usher in livestock from grazing. You will be shown to milk the animals (goats) and also participate when the Samburu elders pray and talk about issues concerning the village well being. Lunch in the village ( lunch will be provided by Samburu Intrepids kitchen staff.) In the afternoon learn the Samburu beadwork, leatherwork, weaving hut building and traditional games. In the early evening there will be a cultural lecture and/or story telling session for everyone, the return to your camp for a well deserved shower. Dinner & overnight at Samburu Intrepids Club.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive from Samburu, into the Rift Valley to your lodge situated on the hills overlooking Lake Naivasha one of the many beautiful Rift Valley Lakes, and home to thousands of flamingos and other bird and animal life. Arrive for a late lunch. Check in and spend the afternoon to relax with several activities to choose from such as golf, tennis, swimming. Dinner and overnight at the Great Rift Valley lodge.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at the lodge. In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit the communities living on Mount Eburru. You visit the three communities living on the mountain. They are people from the Kikuyu's, Turkana and Nderobo tribes. The Nderobo are the indigenous and most interesting. The two other tribes are new arrivals from different parts of Kenya, but are of interest in their own right. You also visit a local school where the children are always ready to sing for the visitor. The visit will take approx. 2 hours.
Return to the lodge for lunch. The second cultural experience today is to a Masai Centre and also a visit to Crater Lake. The visit to the Masai centre will show you how the Masai people live. At Crater lake you will go on a walking safari on the rim of the lake and if you are lucky you will see the shy black & white colobus monkey. Drive back to the lodge in time for dinner and overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge.
Day 6: Masai Mara
Continue across the floor of The Great Rift Valley, the longest rift in the crust of the earth, to the Masai Mara. You will spend two nights in this natural paradise among zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, elephant, antelope and gazelle. You will encounter prides of lion resting in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the grass in wait for their next meal. There is a good chance of spotting cheetah and if you are lucky, the shy leopard.
Arrive by mid day, check in and go for lunch. After enjoying your sumptuous lunch at our restaurant, seats are always arranged at 14.15 under the Historical sausage tree near the main area whereby the Camp Cultural Lecturer will give you a fascinating interesting and educative lecture on the culture of the Masai who have inhabited the Mara region for the last 300 years with each of the succeeding generation finding no pleasure to hunt any wild game animals for food unless under severe times of famine. The lecturer will talk on the history, homestead, roles of one in the community, the different stages of life, the modern Masai and the changes taking place within the community. Afternoon game viewing in Masai Mara. Dinner and overnight at Siana Springs Tented camp.
Day 7: Masai Mara
Spend early morning game viewing with lunch and a siesta at your camp. Afternoon visit to a traditional Masai village a kilometre away from the camp and situated in the middle of the Mara, constructed with natural materials from the orange - leafed croton shrubs will give you an experience you have always longed for. Here you have a chance to interact with people who have maintained their unique cultural ways of life for many decades. Tall and elegant with narrowly plaited hair painted in red ochre, the village warriors (Moran) performs cultural dances thrilling to the bottom of the heart leaving you with lasting memories to take home. Return to your camp with a game drive en route. In the evening it is time for a well-deserved shower and a refreshing drink by the campfire before dinner. Overnight at Siana Springs Tented Camp.
Day 8: Nairobi
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving at midday. Leave for the airport to catch your next flight.
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
Thursday, August 6, 2009
3 Days Maasai Mara Flying Safaris
3 Days Maasai Mara Flying Safaris
Day 1: Nairobi-Masai Mara
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
9.15a.m. Pick up from Hotel. Report to Wilson Airport by 9.30a.m for check-in formalities prior to your Air Kenya flight to Masai Mara, Game Reserve, departing at 10.00a.m. Arrive at 11.00 a.m. Met and transferred to the lodge for check-in formalities and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Masai Mara
Early breakfast then proceed for a full day of game viewing within the reserve. Numerous plains game including antelopes, wildebeest, Zebra and Masai giraffe can be seen while scavengers like hyena and vulture are common. The park contains all the big five which may be seen during your viewing drives. Lunch will be taken at the hippo pool. The reserve is noted for its high animal concentration and abundance. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Masai Mara-Nairobi
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Proceed for a morning game drive followed by breakfast. Drop off at the Airstrip to board your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, departing at 11.00a.m. Drop off at place of choice
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
Day 1: Nairobi-Masai Mara
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
9.15a.m. Pick up from Hotel. Report to Wilson Airport by 9.30a.m for check-in formalities prior to your Air Kenya flight to Masai Mara, Game Reserve, departing at 10.00a.m. Arrive at 11.00 a.m. Met and transferred to the lodge for check-in formalities and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Masai Mara
Early breakfast then proceed for a full day of game viewing within the reserve. Numerous plains game including antelopes, wildebeest, Zebra and Masai giraffe can be seen while scavengers like hyena and vulture are common. The park contains all the big five which may be seen during your viewing drives. Lunch will be taken at the hippo pool. The reserve is noted for its high animal concentration and abundance. Dinner and overnight at the Keekerok Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Masai Mara-Nairobi
( Approx.1 Hour flight)
Proceed for a morning game drive followed by breakfast. Drop off at the Airstrip to board your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, departing at 11.00a.m. Drop off at place of choice
COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Flight costs as per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas
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