Village Life Safari

Day 1: Nairobi Arrive at Nairobi International Airport where you are met by our smiling representative, who will transfer you to your hotel. You will receive a short briefing about the journey ahead of you as well as an updated itinerary. Overnight at the Stanley Hotel or equivalent. (B&B) Day 2: Amboseli National Park This morning after breakfast, your guide will meet you in the hotel foyer. Drive to Amboseli National Park and the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro. Home to the proud and brightly painted Masai tribe, the acacia woodlands and grasslands of the park shelter an abundance of game including buffalo, lion, cheetah, hyena, zebra and wildebeest. A game drive follows a lunch in the park. Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge.(BLD) Day 2: Amboseli National Park Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the park.Amboseli was established as a reserve in 1968 and gazetted as a National Park in 1974. The Park covers 392 km2, and forms part of the much larger 3,000 Km2 Amboseli ecosystem, renowned for its flat plains and abundance of game. Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge. (BLD) Day 4: Lake Nakuru Depart early and drive to Lake Nakuru Lodge situated on the shores of Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch. Afterwards, take an afternoon game drive along the shore where you may spot the elusive leopard, the recently introduced Rotschild’s giraffe and many species of birds. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge. (BLD) Days 5 & 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve On Day 5, drive across the Great Rift Valley to reach Kenya’s most famous Game Reserve, Masai Mara, where you will stay for next two nights. Spend the days exploring the rolling hills and plains for a chance to spot black-maned lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, and buffalo along with varied species of hoofed animals. Overnights at Mara Serena Lodge.(BLD) Day 7: Nairobi – Departure After breakfast return to Nairobi. Lunch is served at the famous Carnivore Restaurant where all kinds of game meat – roasted on great spits right in front of you – can be enjoyed. The restaurant also caters to vegetarians with a vast array of delectable dishes and salads Transfer to the airport afterwards to catch your outbound flight. In the event of a late evening flight, an optional day room can be reserved for you to relax and freshen up before you transfer to the airport.

2011 PRICE PER PERSON SHARING : Jan 01 to March 31 & July 01 to Oct 31 ……… $2,425 Apr 01 to June 15: ……… $2,060 June 16 to 30 & Nov 01 to Dec 14 ……… $2,185 Single Supplement: $550 Single Supplement:$240 Single Supplement: $500 INCLUDES: Accommodation, meals as specified, land transportation, safari activities (2 game drives per day), airport transfers and park fees. EXCLUDES: Any airfare, visa fees, airport taxes, travel insurance, beverages, tips and gratuities, and all items of a personal nature. DEPARTURES: Daily with a minimum of 2 people. NOTES: * Based on 2 people traveling. Parties of 4 or more benefit from discounted prices. Contact us for details. Child under 12 years sharing with two adults pay 70% of adult price. Supplement Good Friday & Easter Monday: $45/person/night. Optional flight back from Mara to Nairobi on Day 8: $225. Maximum baggage allowance on flight is 15kgs. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Prices are quoted in US Dollars.

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Our most popular safari we offer , the 8 Days safari is a journey through Kenya .The breath and scope of this exciting safari encompasses everything Kenya is famous with – the magnificent scenery , the breathtaking wildlife , the excitement and adventure . And all experienced at a leisurely , luxurious pace , creating the warm momories to relive for a lifetime .

DAY ONE : NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK.

This morning we depart by road through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park , home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephants . After lunch , we proceed for an afternoon game drive . In addition to elephants , antelope , zebra , wildebeest , buffalo and the rare black rhino . Nealy every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance .

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge .

Meal plan : Lunch & Dinner .

DAY TWO : EXPLORE AMBOSELI

Rising early for good view of Mt. Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit , we set off for another game drive .Attractions today include Elephants , Girrafe , lion and many other plain games . Optional visit to the Maasai Village is planned after the breakfast .Maasai worriors are known as the proud nomadic tribe  whole legendary prowess in battled and single – handed acts of bravery are known across the world . A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals . Lunch at mid day , afternoon rest ,extensive evening game drive .

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge .

Meal Plan [ Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner ]

DAY  THREE: ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK.

After breakfast , we depart Amboseli forAberdare  through the extensive coffee farm of the Central highlands . Lunch at the Outspan Lodge . Evening game drive .Attractions include the forest hog , bush pig , tree hyrax large spotted genet and the elusive bongo .

Dinner and overnight at the Outspan Lodge .

Meal Plan [Lunch and Dinner]

DAY FOUR : ABERDARE -LAKE NAKURU NP.

Today after breakfast , we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley . We arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time forLunch .The game in this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching  will make  a devotee out of even the most reluctant .The park  is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos , which literally turn the lakeshores into a beautiful pink strech . The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird species exist here . It is also one of the very few places in Africa you will see the rare White Rhinos and Rothschild Girrafe .

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge .

Meal plan [Lunch and Dinner ]

DAY FIVE :LAKE NAKURU -MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE .

After breakfast , we drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara game reserve . This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains . Masai Mara in famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest Migration and it home of the Big Five . Today Mara is ranked among the Seven Wonders of the Modern World . Lunch at the Mara Sopa Lodge . Evening game drive . Attractions today include Lion ,Elephant ,Leopard , Buffalo , Rhinos , Girraffe and many other large and small games .

Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge .

Meal Plan [lunch & Dinner]

DAY SIX & SEVEN: DISCOVER MASAI MARA .

The  search for great predators and even cubs continue today & tomorrow during extensive game runs . On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetar and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs .During this days ,we also havean optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives . A glimpse into their homes and social  structure is a poignant experience .

Dinner and overnights at Mara Sopa Lodge .

Meal Plan [Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner ]

DAY EIGHT  : MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI .

Morning game drive to savor the beauty of the park ,return to the Lodge for Breakfast . After ,depart for Nairobi arriving in the mid afternoon. [Lunch En route ].

Meal Plan [ breakfast & lunch]

INCLUDED IN THE SAFARI :

*Round trip transport in all parks .

*Some of the finest accommodation in all the parks .

*Multi-lingualprofessional safari guide/driver

*Guaranteed departures for two or more persons booking this safari.

*Membership in Flying Doctor Society .

*Bottled mineral water

*Guaranteed window seating with open pop up roof .

*All applicable Game Park fees

*All meals included while on safari

*Pre-tour itinerary document

* Extensive  game drives .

EXCLUDED ON THIS SAFARI :

*Personal expenses such as travel insurance , laundry , communication charges on emails , faxes and phone calls.

*Luxury Champagne ,Spirits ,beers ,wines during meals or meals notindicated in the itinerary .

*Gratuity for porterage/waiters at hotels Camps and airports .

* Gratuity for driver and or guide .

*Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinners .

*Accommodation in Nairobi

* Visit to the Maasai Villages

* International airfare.

OPTIONS THAT COMPLIMENTS THE ABOVE SAFARI :

*Hot air Baloon safari in Maasai Mara Game Reserve .

*Beach Holidays in Mombasa , Lamu or Malindi Islands on the Kenyan Coast .

 

 

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