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Starting
from Jan 2005, this safari will run for 19-days (was previously
17-days), owing to the fact that we have included Lake Naivasha
and Sweetwaters Game Reserve. At Lake Naivasha, you will take
a boat on the lake watching the many birds on the lake and
hippos, and will also have have the rare experience of a walking
safari at Crescent Island, one of the few places in the world
where one can walk freely amidst wild animals - there are
no predators.
Sweetwaters (private) Game Reserve is also an attraction expecially
because of the Chimpanzee sanctuary within the reserve, the
only one of its kind in the country. There is also the tame
rhino named Morani, an information centre and an optional
NIGHT GAME DRIVE, not available in the government owned game
parks. Like our 16 day safari, this 19-days safari combines
both Kenyan and Tanzanian parks, and transportation is by
both road and air (some sectors), and will take you to Lake
Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya, Sweetwaters
Game Reserve, Samburu National Reserve ,Maasai Mara Game Reserve
as well as Amboseli National Park. In Tanzania, the safari
features Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks, Ngorongoro
Crater, as well as Tarangire National Park. Departures: Daily,
minimum 2 persons.
Day 1.Nairobi/Lake Naivasha:
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the floor of the
Rift Valley, making a stop at the Escarpment to marvel at
nature, and onwards to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge arriving for
lunch. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walking
safari at Crescent Island, one of the few places in the world
where one can wander on foot amongst wild animals. Dinner
and overnight at the lodge. Approx Transit time: 1½
hrs Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Lake Nakuru:
Depart Naivasha in the morning (with optional visit to Hell’s
Gate Nat. park) and drive further on floor of the Rift Valley
to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
well in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Besides the
flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400
other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species
of game can be found in the park including the introduced
Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck,
reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species
of plains game. Dinner and overnight at. Approx Transit time:
1½ hrs Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Mount Kenya
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Depart after breakfast with a game drive en route and drive
to the lower slopes of Mount Kenya making a brief stop at
Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive Serena Mountain Lodge (tree
hotel) in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon as you watch
game from the balcony of the lodge, with an optional guided
nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4: Sweetwaters Game Reserve:
Depart Mountain Lodge after breakfast and drive a little further
north across the equator to Sweetwaters Game Reserve, arriving
Sweetwaters Tented Camp well in time for lunch. Afternoon
game drive in the private sanctuary including a visit to Morani
the tame rhino, the information centre and the Chimpanzee
Sanctuary. Weather allowing, you will take a boat ride on
Ewaso Nyiro River to get better views of the chimps. Optional
night game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented
Camp. Approx Transit time: 1½ hrs Meal plan: {B, L,
D}
Day 5: Samburu:
Depart Sweetwaters in the morning and drive further north
to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena Lodge
in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight
at the lodge. Approx Transit time: 3 hrs Meal plan: {B, L,
D}
Day 6: Samburu:
Full day in Samburu, a beautiful and and game abundant park,
home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s
zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe.
Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to
a local Samburu village. Other optional activites include
camle riding, guided nature and bird walks. All meals and
overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7: Fly to Maasai Mara:
Morning transfer to the airstrip for schedule flight to Maasai
Mara departing at 09:15hrs and arriving Mara approx 10:45hrs.
On arrival meet and transfer to Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.
You will have your first game drive in this vast game reserve
after lunch. Dinner and overnight at the luxury tented Camp.
Approx Transit time: 1½ hrs Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 8 & 9: Masai Mara:
Two full days in Masai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game
sanctuary. Morning and afternoon game drives...where you have
the best opportunity of spotting the “Big Five”
lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. All meals and
overnight at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. Meal plan: {B, L,D}
Day 10: Nairobi/Amboseli:
Morning transfer to the airstrip for schedule flight back
to Nairobi departing approx 11:00hrs and arriving Wilson Airport
approx 12:15hrs. Meet on arrival with picnic lunch boxes and
proceed to Amboseli National Park. Arrive Amboseli Serena
Lodge with a game drive en route. Dinner and overnight. Approx
Transit time on road: 4½ hrs Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 11: Amboseli:
Morning Tea/Coffee will be served before proceeding for an
early morning game drive. The majestic and breathtaking Mount
Kilimanjaro can be seen at this time. Return to lodge for
late breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. After
lunch, an afternoon game drive follows. Dinner and overnight
at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 12: Arusha:
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania
border). Here you will change vehicle & driver/guide before
proceeding to Arusha, Moivaro Lodge (15 km fron Arusha). Afternoon
at leisure. Dinner and overnight is at Moivaro Coffee Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 4 hrs Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 13: Lake Manyara:
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge collect
lunch boxes and depart for morning and Afternoon game drives
in Manyara National Park. The park is two thirds water, one
third dry land and home to a spectacular concentration
of game for such a small area. Dinner and overnight at Lake
Manyara Serena Lodge. Approx Transit time: 2 hrs Meal plan:
{B, L, D}
Day 14: Serengeti:
Depart after breakfast and drive to Serengeti Serena Lodge
for lunch. Afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Approx transit
time: 4 hrs Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 15: Serengeti:
Full day in Serengeti. Morning and Afternoon game drives in
the world famous Serengeti National Park which is Tanzania’s
oldest park, and one of the world’s last great wildlife
refuges. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 16: Ngorongoro:
Another morning game drive in Serengeti. After lunch at the
lodge, drive to Ngorongoro Via Olduvai Gorge for a short visit
of the museum. Dinner and overnight is at Ngorongoro Serena
Lodge. Approx transit time: 3 hrs Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 17: Ngorongoro:
After breakfast descend down to the crater floor for ½
day crater tour, returning to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for
lunch. Afternoon at leisure with optional visit to a local
Maasai village. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal Plan:
{B, L, D} Pls note: Only ½ day tours may be allowed
at the crater.
Day 18: Tarangire National Park:
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive on to Tarangire
National Park arriving Tarangire Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Approx
transit time: 3 hrs Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 19: Nairobi/Out:
Another morning game drive in Tarangire, then depart and drive
back to Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. After lunch transfer
to Kilimnjaro Airport for schedule flight back to Nairobi
arriving approx 1445hrs. Transfer to your hotel or the Jomo
Kenyatta Intl Airport for onward flight. End of services.
Approx transit time on road: 2 hrs
Approx transit time on air: 1 hr
Meal Plan: {B, L}
Seasons
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High Season: 16 Dec 2007
- 31 March 2008; 01 July - 15 Dec 2008 |
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Mid Season: 01 - 30 June 2008 |
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Low Season: 01 April - 31 May 2008 |
Prices include:
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Transportation in a custom
safari vehicle with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing
and sightseeing. |
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Services of a trained and experienced
English speaking driver/guide for each sector |
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Fullboard accommodation in the lodges
as mentioned |
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One night BB accommodation in Nairobi
(Day 8) |
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Bottled water for use during the safari |
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Game drives and all park entry fees |
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Oneway shuttle bus transfer Arusha/Nairobi |
Not included:
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International air transportation
to and from Nairobi |
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Expenses of personal nature such as
visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips
etc. |
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