Village Life Safari

The safari is very popular for good reason as it combines all the best aspects of a Kenyan safari. The vast itinerary offers a chance to experience the Majestic Masai Mara, the flamingos of Lake Nakuru, the unbelievable vistas of Mt Kilimanjaro, the fresh water springs at Mzima in Tsavo West, and the red elephants of Tsavo East.

ITINERARY	GREAT KENYA LUXURY SAFARI.
DAY ONE :	Arrive in the Capital City of Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in the The Panafric Hotel or similar (B&B) www.sarovahotels.com
DAY TWO: Nairobi Masai Mara Game Reserve	After breakfast you will drive past the extinct Volcano of Mt Longonot and Suswa into the homelands of the Masai. The Masai Mara located on Kenya’s southern boarder with Tanzania, constitutes the northern stretch of the Serengeti and has the richest concentration of animals in Kenya. After lunch at the Mara Sarova Camp you will have the opportunity to observe the unique world of the Masai Mara. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sarova Camp or similar (FB) www.sarovahotels.com
DAY THREE: Masai Mara Game Reserve	You will spend a full day on a game drive which will take you through the vast plains of the Masai Mara searching for the “Big Five”: Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. For lunch you will return to the Mara Sarova Camp. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sarova Camp or similar (FB) www.sarovahotels.com
DAY FOUR: Masai Mara Reserve Lake Nakuru National Park.	Your journey will take you straight to Lake Nakuru, which is notorious for its flocks of Flamingos and Pelicans. The park also boasts over 30 Rhinos as well as a large population of Leopards. Lunch at the Lion Hill Lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at the Lion Hill Lodge or similar (FB) www.sarovahotels.com
DAY FIVE : Lake Nakuru National Park Amboseli National Park	Your day will start with an early morning game drive through the Lake Nakuru National Park. After breakfast at Lion Hill Lodge you will drive a short distance to Nairobi for lunch in the Carnivore Restaurant. After lunch you will drive to Amboseli National Park, where you can enjoy the beautiful views of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight in Amboseli Serena Lodge OR Satao Elerai Camp or similar (FB) www.serenahotels.com
DAY SIX: Amboseli National Park Tsavo West National Park	Breakfast and morning game drive in Amboseli National park. Lunch at the lodge. Depart for Tsavo West in the afternoon. During the drive you will pass the amazing Lava flows of the Shetani rocks. Dinner and overnight in Kilaguni Serena Lodge or similar (FB) www.serenahotels.com
DAY SEVEN: Tsavo West National Park Tsavo East National Park	The day starts with an early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast visit Mzima Springs. After lunch in the Kilaguni Serena Lodge you will drive to Tsavo East National Park. Dinner and overnight in Satao Camp. (FB) www.sataocamp.com
DAY EIGHT : Tsavo East National Park -Nairobi	Early morning game drive before breakfast at Satao Camp. After breakfast return to Nairobi.

All services offered from Nairobi to Mombasa.
All park entry fees.
7 x nights in selected Lodges or Camps.
7 x Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 6 Dinners (D)

Not Included in the price of the journey: drinks, tips, arrival and departure fees as well as visa for Kenya.

Tips: Changes of routes and hotels can be considered in advance.

Please note children between 2-12 years old sharing with two adults will pay 50% of adult fare.

MINIMUM: 2 PERSONS

SEAT IN VEHICLE PRICE – FIXED DAY OF DEPARTURE AS ADVISED

SEASON A	SEASON B	SEASON C	SEASON D
01/12/2009 – 5/4/2010	06/4/2010 – 30/6/2010	01/7/2010 – 31/10/2010	01/11/2010-30/11/2010

SEASON	A	B	C	D
Price per person	US$ 2100	US$ 1810	US$ 2365	US$ 2100
Single Supplement	US$ 2615	US$ 1850	US$2985	US$2615

• If clients wish to have exclusive use of Luxury 4×4 safari vehicle then there will be a 50% supplement on the above prices.
• Operates with minimum 2 pax .

** CHILDREN BETWEEN 2-12 YEARS OF AGE .50%….OF THE ADULT RATE. IF SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS
** CHILDREN BETWEEN 2-12 YEARS OF AGE…75%…. OF ABOVE RATE IF IN THEIR OWN ROOM.

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We at Village Life Safari believe in the value of homestays . With carefully choosen families , this gives our clients the new platform not only to stay but learn the Kenya way of life . Learn cooking traditional food , take language classes with your host as your teacher , ask question , lean and discover . To us, homestays have just created another rewarding platform for a modern day traveler keen on learning the African traditions . Tell us today and we will link you up with your host . Be you a solo traveler , student or should you be travelling us a family or a small group , your needs will be taken care of.

Volunteer Holidays

For those keen on Volunteer Tourism, welcome to this unique opportunity in Busia District, Western Kenya. You do not need to have a  medical background to qualify for this opportunity. We depart with a minimum of two people. On this humanitarian trip, you come face to face with the pure African culture, experience their ways of life, learn from them, but most important touch their lives with much needed medical assistance.

This is purely a humanitarian trip. There are no excursions to the parks, beaches, mountains, etc. This trip is designed for those keen on medical or public health missions in Kenya. However, you will be free to request for other extras like the wildlife safari for after the medical camp trip.

DAY ONE: Travel from NAIROBI to BUSIA
We depart our Nairobi hotel in the morning, destination Busia. We enjoy lunch en route and attractions along the way, arriving at our Busia hotel by mid-afternoon. The evening is spent at leisure, dinner and overnight at our hotel.

DAY TWO and THREE: BUYOFU
Our first medical camp set up is in one of Busia’s poorest areas, Buyofu. We pitch the camp at Buyofu Baptist Church from 9:45 am to 4:30 pm (9:30 am – 4:45 pm on day three). We return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay each evening.

DAY FOUR and FIVE: IGARA
After breakfast we depart to Igara, north of Busia. This is a remote village with many challenges. The camp here will be open 9:45 am to 4:45 pm (9:30 am – 4:45 pm on day five). Dinner and overnight at our hotel each evening.

DAY SIX and SEVEN: MALANGA
Malanga lies to the southeast of Busia. Our camp will be open 9:45 am to 4:45 pm (9:30 am – 4:45 pm on day seven) at Malanga primary school. Dinner and overnight at our hotel back in Busia.

DAY EIGHT and NINE: MATAYOS
We depart our hotel after breakfast for Matayos, which is located on the main Busia-Kisumu highway. The camp will run 9:45  am to 4:45 pm (9:30 am – 4:30 pm on day nine). Dinner and overnight at our hotel back in Busia.

DAY TEN: Travel from BUSIA to NAIROBI
If you would like to extend your stay with a beach holiday or any other African experience, we will be happy to organize this for you.

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This seven-day safari is a combination of Rift Valley Lakes and the wildlife experience. In the Rift Valley lakes, experience boating in wonderful waters, birdlife, including millions of flamingos in Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria. The rare animals like white rhinos can easily be spotted here. All of the camps we use for accommodation have got en-suite facilities with hot showers and flush toilets. Everything is on FB basis.

DAY ONE: Travel from NAIROBI to NAIVASHA
On arrival at Nairobi, you will be transferred to the New Stanley Hotel where you will have breakfast and a briefing before leaving for Upper Hill Camp in Nairobi. We will leave in the evening for Naivasha Fisherman Camp.

DAY TWO: NAIVASHA FISHERMAN CAMP
After spending the evening at Fisherman’s Camp, we’ll begin the day with a morning trek and boat ride to Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha. This is a popular place for shooting movies. (”Out of Africa” was shot on location here.) In the late afternoon we’ll head to Flamingo Camp in Nakuru, arriving in time for dinner.

DAY THREE: FLAMINGO CAMP at LAKE NAKURU
Welcome to the home of great flamingo. Activities will include wildlife and birds watching. Transfer in the late afternoon for Lake Baringo Tented Camp.

DAY FOUR: LAKE BARINGO TENTED CAMP
This modern camp is adjacent to the rare Rift Valley Fresh Water Lake with 450 bird species for viewing. You can also enjoy the battling hippo field and numerous crocodiles.

DAY FIVE: LAKE BARINGO
After breakfast, the journey to explore Lake Baringo’s ecosystem begins. We will leave after lunch for the coveted Maasai Mara camp, arriving for dinner.

DAY SIX: BIG TIME CAMP in the MAASAI MARA
Your day to explore nature and the greatest wildlife on the planet earth begins after breakfast.

DAY SEVEN: Travel from MAASAI to NAIROBI
After breakfast visit a Maasai village and learn about their wonderful culture. Prepare to leave in the afternoon for Nairobi.

WHAT TO BRING: Items of personal nature like enough clothes for hot and cold weather, shower gels, enough films and memory cards for your camera, money for personal expenditures such as drinks and buying of souvenirs.

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BEACH and COASTAL EXPERIENCE
The startling contrasts of landscape and the outstanding natural beauty of Kenya must be seen to be believed. Along the coast, long stretches of white sandy beaches are lapped by crystal clear, turquoise waters protected by the coral reef, which runs almost the entire length of the coast. The coastline of Kenya is a tropical idyll of soft white sands and gentle sea breeze. The pace of life on the coast is notably slower, languid, more relaxed and at peace with the world. Anticipated Kenyan coastal activities include scuba diving, big game fishing, jet skiing, wind surfing, beach parachuting, swimming with dolphins, coral garden snorkeling and more. Immerse yourself in a unique coastal culture as rich and rewarding as the local Swahili cuisine. Most of the resorts and hotels ranged along the beaches offer a wide range of water sporting, water-skiing, sailing and much more can all be arranged.

A range of boats are available for hire to explore the coast, a good place being Shimoni for scuba diving and snorkeling. Some of the best sites are centered around Kisite Mpunguti Marine Reserve.

Known to Kenyans as the blue region and described as hospitable, warm and thrilling by visitors. The coastal belt is split into to three zones all with sparkling features:

MOMBASA “RAHA”
Relax while enjoying and exploring the underwater marine world. A selection of excellent hotels, warm soft beaches and enabling environment and home to ancient histories and  historic sites of Fort Jesus and the Gede Ruins as well as Kenya’s biggest sea port.

MALINDI and WATAMU
Watamu boasts the Marine National Park, while Malindi takes prides in beautiful beaches and world class resorts and bars. This area is a home away from home for many visitors to Kenya.

LAMU ISLANDS
A beautiful and most tranquil and romantic setting. Outstanding natural beauty, the clearest of water combined with the fascinating history of an ancient city.

Village Life Safari can assist you in designing your own unique beach and coastal experience. Let us know what you are interested in, how long you want to stay and let us put together an itinerary to suit you.

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DAY ONE: Travel from NAIROBI to LAKE BOGORIA RESERVE
Picked up from your city hotel by our guides who will brief you on your safari before you proceed to Lake Bogoria Game Reserve with lunch en-route. Naturalists’ lake with thousands of flamingos. Later you will proceed to Lake Baringo where you will spend the night. All meals will be provided at the mobile campsite. Boating games and trips are available in this lake for a fee.

DAY TWO: LAKE BARINGO full day
Full day in Lake Baringo. All meals at your campsite, Roberts Camp, as you prepare for birds walks towards Kambi ya Samaki. Retire back to the camp.

DAY THREE:  Travel to LAKE NAKURU PARK
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. You’ll be staying at Naishi House Banda, a self-catering cottage with lovely fire place, sitting room and full kitchen. Take a walk or drive to enjoy the full ecosystem.

DAY FOUR: Travel to MT. KENYA through NAIROBI
Head for Mt. Kenya through Limuru and enjoy lunch at lavish Safari Park Hotel. Going through Thika, you can see how coffee is grown, before arriving at Serena Lodge in the located the slopes of Mt. Kenya. Enjoy the evening night watch of game animals from your hotel room.

DAY FIVE:  MT. KENYA PARK
After morning breakfast, set out for a host of activities: skiing, mountaineering, culture lesson on the Kikuyu god “NGAI” believed to be staying in the Mountain and more. Retire to your lodge in the evening.

DAY SIX: Travel to NAIROBI
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi arriving just on time for lunch before you depart for the airport or your next Kenyan adventure.

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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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DAY ONE: Travel from NAIROBI to AMBOSELI PARK
Picked up from a central Nairobi hotel, we’ll head on a four-hour road drive to get a glance of the Kenya Landscape. Arriving in time for lunch at the lodge (Ol Tukai lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge). After lunch relax and prepare for afternoon game drive. Amboseli National Park is always dominated by the bulk of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The snow can be seen early in the morning or late afternoon. Animals to be seen are elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, ostrich, giraffe, lion. All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.

DAY TWO: AMBOSELI PARK
Spend the whole day in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight stay at a lodge.

DAY THREE: Travel to NAKURU PARK
After breakfast pass through Nairobi proceeding to Lake Elementaita for lunch, then proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for afternoon game drive. Meals and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

DAY FOUR: Travel toMAASAI MARA RESERVE
In the morning, after breakfast, journeyto Maasai Mara Game Reserve in time to catch with lunch at Sarova Mara lodge. After lunch, relax before afternoon game drive in the park.

DAY FIVE: MAASAI MARA RESERVE
Spend the whole day in Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives available. Meals and overnight stay at the Sarova Mara Lodge.

DAY SIX: Travel to NAIROBI
After an early morning breakfast, drive back to Nairobi arriving for lunch. Transfer to the airport.

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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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This starts with the cultural experience. Learn more from the 41 tribes of Kenya the Kenyan way of life.

Then experience the very best of wildlife in some of the best parks in Africa and the world.

Do the shopping, then end your trip on the famous white sand beaches of the Kenyan Coast. Experience, Lamu, Mombasa and Malindi, the very best of Indian Ocean experience and the world heritage sites.

There is no better way to experience Kenya than an extensive 15-20 day tour. Let us design one to pass your expectations.

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