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

(Please note the rates below are in US$)
From	To	Rate Per Person	Single Room Supplement
01-Mar-2009	31-Mar-2009	US$ 3368	US$ 1438
01-Apr-2009	31-May-2009	US$ 3148	US$ 1080
01-Jun-2009	30-Jun-2009	US$ 3368	US$ 1438
01-Jul-2009	31-Oct-2009	US$ 3536	US$ 1495
01-Nov-2009	30-Nov-2009	US$ 3368	US$ 1438

 

Remarks:
Cost Includes:

- Pick up from Nairobi and drive to Sweet-waters, Nanyuki.
- Transport based on safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing
- Service of an English Speaking driver guide
- Park entry fees to all the parks on the Itinerary in Kenya and Uganda
- Accommodation based in twin / double
- Meals are inclusive of full board on safari.
- Grand Imperial Hotel (Kampala) is on bed & breakfast
- All transfer to and from airport in Nairobi and Entebbe
- Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Government taxes
- Complimentary safari hat
- Complimentary bottle of mineral water Per Person per day

Excludes:

- Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara - estimate: US$ 385 per person extra subject to confirmation at the time of booking)
- Extras at the lodges -tips, telephone, laundry & Item of personal use.
- Flight Nairobi to Entebbe and back to Nairobi
Estimate based on Kenya Airways is US$ 280 (Excluding taxes)
- International flights and applicable departure taxes

Features:
Maasai Mara
Lake Nakuru
Queen Elizabeth National Park- Chimpanzee Trecking

This 8-nights/9 days safari covers Kenya and Uganda. On safari, you have the opportunity to see the wildlife East Africa is famed for, and the primates in particular. At Nanyuki, in Kenya you visit with the chimps and also get to see some rhinos. At Lake Nakuru, you view baboons, its famed flamingos and look out for the over 400 species of birds found here. This is also an important refuge for endangered species- particularly Rothschild Giraffe and black and white rhino. You then head to 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: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant.

On the Uganda leg, you start with one of Uganda’s treasures, the Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will enjoy the park by taking a boat trip, a game drive or a woodland walk. The habitat comprises tropical forest, green meadows, savannah and swamps. The wildlife here is quite diverse: elephant, buffalo, hippos, baboons and chimpanzees. The park is an ornithologists delight and 570 bird species are on record, exceeding one quarter of Africa’s bird species and more than at any other park in the continent. You also visit Kibale National Park- a primate searchers dream.

Day 1: NAIROBI - NANYUKI
0800 hrs - From Nairobi, take a 2.5-hour drive to the Sweet-waters Tented Camp at Nanyuki. This is a top end permanent tented camp. After lunch, enjoy activities and game viewing in the area.
The Sweet-waters Tented Camp lies in the heart of the privately owned 22,000-acre Sweet-waters Game Reserve. It enjoys magnificent views across the game-studded plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. In the area, there is a rhino sanctuary and a 200-acre chimpanzee sanctuary. You may enjoy a 30-minute boat ride on the Uaso Nyiro River among the chimps. At the sanctuary, chimps are rehabilitated and taught to fend for themselves in an area similar to their natural living conditions. While in the area you can visit with the chimps,rhinos and see other game.

Overnight at Sweet-waters Tented Camp

Day 2: NANYUKI- LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast, 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, water buck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Day 3: LAKE NAKURU- MAASAI MARA
070 hrs- Drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sarova Camp. 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 Sarova Tented camp.

Day 4: MAASAI MARA
0630 hrs - early morning game drive in the Mara. Return to the lodge for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch at the lodge you proceed at 1500 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Tented camp.

Day 5: MAASAI MARA- NAIROBI - KAMPALA
0630 hrs- Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot Air Balloon provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.

After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving around midday. You will have lunch at Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi, which is world famous for its succulent game meats. In the evening, transfer to the airport for a flight to Kampala Uganda.

Overnight at African Hotel.

Day 6: KAMPALA- QUEEN ELIZABETH
After breakfast, head west through magnificent hill county and lush cultivation. You pass through the market town of Masaka after stopping at the equator for photographs. Stop for lunch is at Mbarara. Enjoy a game drive as you enter the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The Queen Elizabeth National Park is a UNESCO designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity. The park is constituted of tropical forest, green meadows, savannah and swamps. In terms of wildlife, you find elephant, buffalo, hippos, baboons, chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. The park occupies 2000 sq km and is situated 440 km from Kampala.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 7: QUEEN ELIZABETH
A guided walk takes you into the tropical Kyambura Gorge in search of chimpanzees. This hike involves climbing. In this unspoiled environment, birds and butterflies are all around, and you might also see primates. After lunch, take the launch trip up Kizinga Channel, which separates Lakes Edward and George, viewing a variety of game on the banks.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari lodge

Day 8: KIBALE FOREST
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kibale National Park.

Kibale is a primate searchers dream. There are over 1,000 chimpanzees, and at least 6 monkey species - including the acrobatic red colobus and black-and-white colobus, and the handsome L’Hoest’s monkey. At Kibale, you will take a guided walk in search of chimpanzees.

Dinner and overnight at lodge in Kibale/Queen Elizabeth region

Day 9: KIBALE FOREST -KAMPALA- NAIROBI
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kampala. After lunch in Kampala, you will be at leisure to shop for souvenirs and tour the city, before transferring to the airport for your evening flight back to Nairobi.