African Safari, Hotels, Flights & Car Rentals: Africa Point

(Please note the rates below are in US$)
From	To	Rate Per Person	Single Room Supplement
01-Mar-2009	31-Mar-2009	US$ 3074	US$ 1075
01-Apr-2009	31-May-2009	US$ 2800	US$ 980
01-Jun-2009	30-Jun-2009	US$ 3074	US$ 1075
01-Jul-2009	31-Oct-2009	US$ 3158	US$ 1106
01-Nov-2009	30-Nov-2009	US$ 3074	US$ 1075

 

Remarks:
Note: We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.

Remarks
Cost in Kenya 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

Cost in South Africa Includes
Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 16-seater mini-buses, Professionally Escorted, Discover the Kruger and KwaZulu-Natal with our professional tour guides, Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis, 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners, Hotel porterage included and Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included

Excludes:
- Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara - US$ 385 per person extra
- Extras at the lodges -tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
- Nairobi- Johannesburg flight
- Nairobi -Johannesburg flight-(estimate: US$ 400- subject to confirmation at time of booking)
- International flights

Features:
Kenya and South Africa; Kingdom of Swaziland; Samburu; Aberdares; Lake Nakuru; Maasai Mara; Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant; Diamond mine,; Blyde River Canyon and God?s Window; Kruger National Park; Lake St. Lucia - A World Heritage Site.

This tour offers you a contrast of two of Africa?s most popular destinations: Kenya and South Africa. As a bonus, while in South Africa you traverse through the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland.

On the Kenya leg, 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. 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.

In South Africa, you start with a visit to the diamond mine, which produced the ?Great Star of Africa?. Then you go through the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. And on to Kruger National Park, where you seek out the ?Big Five? in open safari vehicles. Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience, Visit a traditional African craft market in the Kingdom of Swaziland, Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St. Lucia - A World Heritage Site.

Day 1: (MON) 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: (TUE) 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: (WED) 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: (THUR) 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