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Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
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0730hrs: Depart Nairobi after breakfast with a scenic
drive westwards towards Masai Mara. Stop briefly at the
Great Rift Valley view point where you will see The
Great Right Valley floor from a vantage point. Continue
your journey arriving in Masai Mara in time for lunch at
Keekorock Lodge. Take an afternoon game
drive in the Reserve and there after return to the lodge
for dinner and overnight. Full Board.
Spend full day with game drives viewing animals in the
park. During the period of July and October, the Reserve
is abuzz with activity due to the annual migration of
wild beast and zebras from Serengeti. On this day, you
will drive through the reserve photographing huge herds
of wildebeests and Zebras which have migrated to the
reserve.
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 savannah- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and
vultures.
All meals and overnight at the Keekorock Lodge.
Take an early morning game drive before breakfast. Spend
a second full day in the Mara in search of the big five
“Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino. Again this
day you will get a good opportunity to photograph
different species of animals in the park. All meals and
overnight at the Keekorock Lodge.
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Day 4: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru |
After breakfast drive from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
arriving in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Lake Nakuru National park lies in the Great Rift Valley,
160km north-west of Nairobi. The ecosystem comprises of
the alkaline lake, surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy
grasslands and hills. The park supports a wide
ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser)
and other water birds being the major attractions of the
area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different
species of mammals including the white rhino, buffaloes
and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450
species.
After lunch relax before taking a late afternoon game
drive till dusk into the park. Dinner and overnight at
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
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Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha |
06:30 hrs – Take a pre breakfast game drive and return
to the lodge at 0900hrs for breakfast. At 1100hrs depart
Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha about 1 hour drive. On
arrival at Lake Naivasha you will take an excursion
(boat ride in the lake) paid for directly.
After the boat ride, drive to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
for Lunch. After lunch, relax before driving to Hell’s
Gate National Park at 1500hrs to visit the park till
1700hrs.
Lake Naivasha is an ornithological paradise and home for
hippopotamus, Lake Naivasha is also a birdwatchers
fantasy. It is surrounded by Mount Longonot, an extinct
volcano standing at 2,777 m of altitude. At Hell´s Gate
gorge with its steam jets, and Fischer's Tower a
pinnacle of soaring rock, game abounds and the rarest of
Kenya's birds of prey, the Lammergeyer nest. There are
over 450 species in the immediate area including the
highland escarpments, which surround the lake to the
south and west. On Lake Naivasha, pelicans and
cormorants are numerically superior but pride of place
must go to the African Fish Eagle whose haunting call
remains as significant to lake visitors as does the roar
of a lion in the parks.
Hell's Gate National Park is a miniature Rift Valley. It
is characterized by diverse topography and geological
scenery. It has got the cliffs (favored by rock
climbers), the plains and the gorge. It's also got the
hot water geysers (used for geothermal power
generation), steam vents and obsidian caves. It’s an
invaluable and beautiful natural resource in Kenya.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Full board
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Day 6: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli |
0700hrs: Depart Naivasha after breakfast and drive east
via Nairobi heading for Amboseli National Park arriving
in time for lunch at Ol Tukai Lodge. After lunch take an
afternoon rest before going for a late afternoon game
drive till dusk. Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai
Lodge.
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Day 7: Amboseli National Park.
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Full day is spent with game drives in this photogenic
park which is situated at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro
- the highest free standing mountain in Africa. All
meals and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge.
Attractions:
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Large Herds of Elephants
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Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Chetah, lion, buffalo among other wildlife
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Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the
whole park especially the swamps and elephants,
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Swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants,
buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like
pelican, Egyptian goose
You may choose to take an optional visit to a Masai
village at an extra cost paid directly. Dinner and
Overnight at Oltukai Lodge.
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Day 8:Amboseli
-Tsavo West |
After breakfast drive
from Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park which is the
largest park in Kenya arriving in time for lunch then
proceed for afternoon game drives with dinner and
overnight at Kilaguni Safari Lodge. Full
Board.
Places of interest
MZIMA SPRING:
The Mzima springs are a peaceful oasis at the heart of
red-dusty Tsavo and this magical place is not to be
missed. The pure water of the three Mzima's pools
filtered by the porous sponge-like soil of the Chyulu
and the Shetani lava flow brings life to a unique
ecosystem at only 40 km away from the Chyulu Hills. With
a daily supply of more than 250 million liters of fresh
water, the pool provides an oasis of green, and heaven
for fishes, birds, monkeys, crocodiles and hippos. The
main attractions are the two nature trails leading to an
underwater viewing tank build to allow visitors to watch
hippos and fish.
WILDLIFE IN THE PARK:
Tsavo West National Park offers some of the most
magnificent game viewing in the world with large herds
of dusty-red elephants, hippopotamus, giant crocodiles,
black rhinoceros and African buffalos. The park includes
also the lion, the cheetah, and the leopard. The "big
five" can be seen in Tsavo. Other animals commonly seen
in the park are the zebra, the antelopes and gazelles,
the mongoose, the hyrax, the dik-dik and the lesser
kudu. Birdlife is abundant as more than 600 species of
bird have been recorded.
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Day 9: Tsavo East – Mombasa Diani Beach |
Take a pre breakfast game drive and after breakfast
depart for Mombasa arriving in time for lunch. After
lunch drive to Pinewood Village Beach Resort
in Diani beach for your beach holiday. Half Board.
PINEWOOD VILLAGE is a multi award-winning boutique
hotel, where natural beauty and inspired design are
merged to create the perfect romantic destination.
Situated on the unspoiled shores of the wonderfully warm
Indian Ocean, this intimate and stylish beach resort
prides itself on exceptional personal service and
attention.
Savour fine food prepared using fresh local ingredients
from our very own vegetable garden or straight from the
bountiful ocean. Indulge your appetite during our daily
changing delectable evening theme dinner feasts, or be
pampered in our Suites with your very own personal chef
who caters to your every whim.
Classy colourful cocktails in the cool ocean breeze ...
Pinewood Village's peace and serenity let your mind
escape whilst in a true paradise. Once in a lifetime
memories, happen at Pinewood Village ... every time.
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Day 10 – 15: Diani Beach – Pinewood Beach Resort
(Half Board) |
Spend the rest of the days relaxing with optional
excursions. For reference on excursions visit:
Dianibeach-dayexcursions
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Day 16: Depart - Diani – Mombasa - Nairobi |
Transfer to Mombasa
international Airport to catch your flight home. (Check
out time 1000hrs)
Rates in US$ Based on 2 People Sharing.
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Season |
Per Person Sharing |
Single Room Supplement |
Period |
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Peak |
4225 |
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01 Jul -
31 Oct/16 Dec - 02 Jan |
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High |
3680 |
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01Jan - 31
Mar / 01 Nov-20 Dec |
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Low |
3280 |
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01 April –
30 June |
Cost Includes:
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Transfer from/to
Airport on arrival and departure date
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Full Board
Accommodation in standard Lodges/Camps.
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Service of an
English speaking professional safari/driver guide
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Transport based on a
4X4 safari Van with pop up roof for game viewing
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Meals while on
safari as per itinerary
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Game drives as per
the Itinerary
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Government taxes
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Park entrance fee
Excludes:
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Extras at the Camps
i.e. drink, laundry etc.
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International flight
into East Africa
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Departure taxes -
Visa and any related fees
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Gratuities
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All that not
mentioned in what's included
