5. Special
Offer: Highlights of Kenya Safari- 6 Nights/7 Days
Summary:
This one-week offer takes you through Kenya's
most popular game viewing locations. You begin with Samburu,
a wildlife haven with a scenic semiarid landscape. Then to
the Aberdares where you find icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls
and rain forests. Here elephants, buffalos and other animals
visit you at the floodlit waterholes of The Ark. And on to
Lake Nakuru whose claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's
and the over 400 species of birds found here. This soda lake
on the floor of the rift valley is host to millions of flamingos
and an important refuge for endangered species- particularly
the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino.
You round off at Maasai Mara, Kenya's most
famous and finest game sanctuary. The Mara offers wildlife
in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe.
You will easily see the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard,
and elephant. Not to mention numerous plain animals. It is
in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the
natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of
millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in search
of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators
of the savanna. The famous Maasai tribesmen live within the
dispersal area of the game reserve.
PROGRAM
Day 1: NAIROBI - SAMBURU
0800 hrs - depart Nairobi and drive north to Samburu National
Reserve. You enjoy a game drive en-route to Samburu Serena
Lodge, where you arrive at around 1400 hours in time for lunch.
After lunch at the lodge, you have the early afternoon free,
before going for an afternoon game drive, from 1530 hrs till
dusk.
Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife haven.
Here you will spot Africa's big cats - lions, cheetahs and
the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern
Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk.
The The Ewaso Nyiro River, the boundary with the neighboring
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants,
buffalo and other animal species gather for a drink. You will
find the scenic semiarid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve
is located within the lands of the colourful semi-nomadic
Samburu tribesmen.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge
Day 2: SAMBURU
Start your day with an early morning game drive starting at
0600 hrs. Return to the lodge for breakfast at 0800 hrs. You
spend the period before and after lunch at leisure at the
lodge. At 1530 hrs you go for your afternoon game-drive till
dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge
Day 3: SAMBURU - ABERDARES
After breakfast checkout and head to the Aberdares Country
Club where you will have lunch at 1200 hrs. At 1400 hrs, take
the short transfer to the Aberdares National Park for an evening
of game viewing from the unique tree hotel, The Ark.
Aberdares National Park has a diverse topography
that includes icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain
forests. The flora and fauna is quite unique and is not found
elsewhere in the country, expect on Mount Kenya. Leopard,
elephant, serval, waterbuck, reedbuck, dikdik, rhino and the
rare bongo can all be found here. You are sure to see elephants,
buffalos and some other animals at the floodlit waterholes
of The Ark.
Dinner and Overnight at the Ark
Day 4: ABERDARES - NAKURU
After breakfast at the Ark, transfer back to the Aberdare
Country Club. Then drive to Lake Nakuru in time for lunch
at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. At 1530 hrs proceed for an afternoon
game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on
its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here.
The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley.
The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular.
From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake
has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered
species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black
and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are
all residents here.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Day 5: NAKURU -MAASAI MARA
0800 hrs- Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at
Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. 1530 hrs-
go for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and
abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species
of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions,
rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras,
buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard,
many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that
perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes
place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest
and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water
and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of
the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 6: MAASAI MARA
0900 hrs - morning game drive after breakfast. After lunch
at the lodge you will have early afternoon at leisure. 1600
hrs - Afternoon game drive till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 7: MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI
0630 hrs- take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot
air Balloon provided at extra cost. If you can spare the money,
viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable
experience.
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving
around 1400 hrs. You will have lunch at the Thorn Tree Restaurant.
Price:
Validity: 01 July - 30 September 2005
Cost per person sharing a double room: US$ 1335
Cost per child (sharing with 2 adults): US$ 935
Cost per person in a single room: US$ 1691
Validity: 01 October- - 15 December 2005:
Cost per person sharing a double room: US$ 1212
Cost per child (sharing with 2 adults): US$ 848
Cost per person in a single room: US$ 1476
Cost Includes:
- Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for
game viewing
- Park entry fee
- Accommodation and all meals while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras -tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal
expenses
- International flights
- Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara - estimate US$ 385
per person extra (Price is subject to confirmation at the
time of booking)
Note:
- The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A
price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
Six persons may enjoy upto 30% saving on the per person rate!
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