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Kenya July 31- August 10


July 31

Departing USA to fly to Nairobi, Kenya. We will have bulk rate quotes for air in December, or you can do your air independently

 

Aug 1 Nairobi

Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to the Intercontinental hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at the Intercontinental hotel in a superior room on a bed and breakfast basis.

 

Aug 2     Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast , you'll travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You'll pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis - http://www.wildernesslodges.co.ke/keekorok_info.html

 

Aug 3    Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning and afternoon game drives.  We attempt to see the migration crossing of the Mara River.

Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis.

 

Aug 4      Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning and afternoon game drives.

Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis.

 

Aug 5      Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, you'll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru lodge for lunch. The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. After lunch you will take an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National park before continuing to Lake Nakuru for overnight.

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge on a full board basis. - http://www.lakenakurulodge.com/

 

Aug 6        Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast you will depart with a picnic lunch, leaving Lake Nakuru behind, you continue towards Nairobi and then head south towards Amboseli. There will be an afternoon game drive in the park returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge on a full board basis

 

Aug 7        Amboseli National Park

Early morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

- http://www.serenahotels.com/serenaamboseli/default-en.html

 

Aug 8       Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West National Park – Taita Hills Game Reserve

An early departure after breakfast takes you east, across the spectacular Shetani lava flow, reminder of the molten outpouring that spilled down the scenic slopes of the nearby Chyulu Hills over the last three centuries. A zig‑zagging road through scrub thorn and acacia leads you into Tsavo National Park, which together (East and West) form the largest of Kenya’s parks.  Spotting game as you go, especially gerenuk, Lunch at Kilaguni Lodge, after lunch there will be a game drive in the park and a visit to Mzima Springs with its underwater viewing holes and arrive at your lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Saltlick Lodge on a full board basis.   http://www.sarovahotels.com/saltlick/

 

Aug 9       Taita Hills – Tsavo East

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Taita Hills Game Sanctuary, lunch will be taken at Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge before continuing your journey to Tsavo East National Park with game drive enroute arriving at your lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Aruba Lodge on a full board basis.   http://www.ashnilhotels.com/aruba/

 

Aug 10     Tsavo East – Mombasa

After breakfast enjoy a morning game drive returning to the lodge for lunch before continuing your journey to Mombasa, aiming to reach the beach hotel late afternoon or transfer to Mombasa airport for a late evening KQ flight to Nairobi  and connect your International departure flight.

 

Cost $3600pp (double in room)

Includes

  • Meet and greet services with assistance at the airport or hotel
  • All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a 4*4 vehicle (with seven window seats) with an English speaking driver guide on an exclusive basis
  • Arrival transfer JKIA to Nairobi hotel in minibus
  • Transport in Mombasa will be based in a safari minibus or coach transfer
  • Meals and accommodation as specified
  • All park fees and government taxes
  • ½ litre bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives

Cost Excludes

  • Visas
  • Flights
  • International Airport taxes (clients pay direct)
  • Driver-guide gratuities
  • Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
  • Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
  • Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature

Passenger Information

  • Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.
Deposit is $500 per person