| 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 accommodation base.
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 bases for our evening 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! We start the day with an early breakfast later setting off for Amboseli with an exit game viewing drive en-route. The later part of the days journey is bumpy and dusty but the scenic drama more than compensates for the ride. “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 base with vantage views of the roof of Africa.
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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 park with an en-route exit game viewing drive, bump it out to rejoin the Nairobi - Mombasa highway where our vehicle awaits us for our journey 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 parliament building, city market and view point before continuing to the suburbs for a visit to the giraffe center, Kazuri beads factory and the 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) |
For the more adventurous, budget camping safari option for the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru is available. 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 Masai Mara base in the late afternoon. Game viewing will be en-route base. Meals and overnight at our base.
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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 base.
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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 base 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 Lake Nakuru base.
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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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| Cost of arrangements per person: |
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Luxury lodges & camps on entire safari:
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US$ 1415 |
€ 1115 |
By Air |
| Combination of middle level lodges and budget camping option at Mara & Nakuru: |
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US$ 985 |
€ 774 |
By Train |
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| Luxury Lodges used include: Keekorok Lodge, Mara Sopa, Mara Simba, and Fig Tree Camp. Mid-level lodges include Mara Hippo, and Olmoran tented camp. |
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| Arrangement includes:- |
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All round transport in a custom designed safari mini van |
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Services of a professional driver guide |
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All meals on safari |
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Park entrance fees and campsite fees for campers. |
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Accommodation at your choice accommodation bases. |
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Air or rail transport to the Coast |
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Transfer to respective hotels |
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Items and services of a personal nature. |
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All bottled drinks |
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Sleeping bags for those on camping option. |
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Tips & gratuities to driver guide. |
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