| Day 1: MOMBASA - TSAVO EAST (120 kms, Appx. 2½ hrs) |
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We depart our hotel on the inland journey via the Mombasa - Nairobi highway. The 120km - 2hrs dawn journey takes us to the southern entry point of the Bachuma gate where we stop briefly for refreshments. We commence game viewing drives on entry in the direction of our safari camps and lodges.
After check-in, we will freshen up and enjoy a buffet lunch. We relax and adjust to the “jungle environment” awaiting the afternoon drive when the wild game comes alive after the mid-day heat lull.
We transverse the park looking out for game, drinking at the scenery and marveling at the splendor that the African sunset immerses the jungle in.
Our expert safari driver guide takes us through the tracks, returning us to our safari lodges or tented camps for meals and overnight.
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| Day 2: TSAVO EAST - AMBOSELI (300 kms, Appx. 5½ hrs) |
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An early date with nature!,another day of our Kenya holiday safari.
We start the day with an early breakfast later setting off for Amboseli with an exit game viewing drive en-route. “This is an African safari with practical adventure thrown in”
Mid-day finds us at the floors of the Kilimanjaro. Check-in, freshen up and relax before venturing out on a short, concentrated game viewing drive.
Game at Amboseli is easily visible with the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro offering the ultimate backdrop for both amateur and professional photographers. What you missed at the Tsavo will definitely be found here!
Dinner and overnight will be at our safari lodges or tented camps with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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| Day 3: AMBOSELI - NAIROBI (250 kms, Appx. 4 hrs) |
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We will be early again! The sunrise and emergence of the mountain peak from the cloud is dramatic. We will marvel at this scenario as we enjoy our breakfast.
We will depart the Amboseli national park with an en-route exit game viewing drive, to rejoin the Nairobi - Mombasa highway to Nairobi. Proceed to Nairobi, check in at our city hotel.
After lunch, proceed for a city tour of Nairobi with a visit to the Giraffe centre and Karen Blixen museum.
We will stop over at the Carnivore for a memorable barbeque dinner, later returning to our hotel for overnight.
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| Day 4: NAIROBI - MASAI MARA (265 kms Appx. 5 hrs) |
The drive to the Masai Mara takes us through the Central highlands of the country with views of coffee, tea and subsistence crop plantations.
There will be stopovers to marvel at the Great Rift Valley escarpment and other scenic attractions. We will proceed through Masai country with lunch en-route to arrive at our safari lodge and tented camp in the late afternoon. Game viewing will be en-route. Meals and overnight at our safari lodge or tented camp.
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| Day 5: MASAI MARA |
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Game viewing extravaganza! Whatever pundits say, Masai Mara remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the world.
The reserve hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per sq. km than any other park in the region.
The scenic appeal of this tree studded savannah, its’ modest temperatures and diversity of wild game species makes the reserve a one stop shop for game viewing. We shall transverse the reserve on unlimited game viewing drives in search of the big five and more species of the lesser games. Our mid-day meals will either be picnic or at base. Dinner and overnight at your safari lodge or tented camp.
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| Day 6: MASAI MARA - LAKE NAKURU (280 kms, Appx. 5 hrs) |
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Last day at Masai Mara. We will start at dawn to catch the sunrise and early hunters and grazers.
We return to our safari lodge or tented camp for breakfast.
A mid-morning wrap-up drive will bring us back for an early lunch. We depart Masai Mara for the Lake Nakuru. We will stop for views of Lake Naivasha and Elmenteita. Arrival at Lake Nakuru in the late afternoon. Time permitting; a short drive around the lake will be conducted.
Meals and overnight at our safari lodges , tented camp or Lake Nakuru Town hotel.
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| Day 7: LAKE NAKURU – NAIROBI (170 kms, Appx. 3 hrs) |
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Today we start with an early breakfast. It’s an ornithologists and game watchers day. Hundreds of thousands of flamingos canopy the shallow edges of the lake. Pelicans and hundreds of other bird species will be seen. The adjacent park hosts both the black and white rhino, lions, warthogs, antelopes, baboons and many other animals. Lunch at our base.
We depart after lunch for Nairobi on a leisurely scenic viewing drive to arrive at the city in the late afternoon. We will then transfer to the railway station.
For those returning to the Coast by air – transfer to the Nairobi airport.
1900hrs: Depart Nairobi for Mombasa.
2000hrs: Arrive Mombasa Airport. Met and transferred to your hotel.
For those returning to the Coast on the overnight train – transfer to the Nairobi Railway station.
1900hrs: Depart for Mombasa. Dinner, bedding's and breakfast on board.
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| Day 8: MOMBASA (With overnight train option) |
0830hrs: Arrive Mombasa Railway station. Met and transferred to your hotel.
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Accommodation |
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Luxury Accommodation:
Tsavo East National park: Voi Safari lodge,Voi Wildlife Lodge orAshnil Aruba.
Amboseli National park: Sentrim Amboseli Camp, Oltukai lodge,Amboseli sopa.
Nairobi:Panafric hotel
Lake Nakuru National park:Lake Nakuru Lodge,Sarova lion Hill lodge.
Masai Mara :Mara Sopa Lodge, Sarova Mara Camp.
Mid Level Accommodation:
Tsavo East National Park : Sentrim Tsavo.
Amboseli National Park: sentrim amboseli.
Nairobi: Boulevard
Lake Nakuru National Park: Flamingo Lion Hill camp
Masai mara: Olmoran tented camp
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Cost of Arragements
per person sharing
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Economy |
| 2 Persons |
$ 1860 |
$ 1660 |
| 4 Persons |
$ 1510 |
$ 1400 |
| 6 Persons |
$ 1390 |
$ 1305 |
| Children between 3-12 years 75% of adult fee: |
| Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
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| Arrangement includes:- |
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All round transport in a custom designed safari mini bus |
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Services of a driver / guide |
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All meals on safari |
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Accommodation at your safari lodge and tented camp. |
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Air or rail transport to the Coast |
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The Flying Doctors |
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Transfer to respective hotels |
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Items and services of a personal nature. |
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What to bring on safari |
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All bottled drinks |
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Tips & gratuities to driver guide. |
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