SAMPLE SAFARI TO EAST AFRICA
KENYA / TANZANIA COMBINATION
DAY 1: NAIROBI
Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya and transferred by vehicle to the Safari Park Hotel, on the outskirts of Nairobi. Morning at leisure to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the hotel. Lunch is excluded. Afternoon collected from the Hotel and embark on “Out of Africa Tour”, which visits Karen Blixen’s House, Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Bead Co. and Utamanfuni. Thereafter return for Dinner at Nyama Choma Restaurant at the Hotel and overnight at SAFARI PARK HOTEL
DAY 2: NAIROBI - ABERDARES
After breakfast at Safari Park Hotel commence safari and drive out of Nairobi via traditional Kikuyuland to Mweiga in the Aberdares highlands area of Kenya arriving in time for Lunch at Aberdare Country Club. Afternoon transfer in Club vehicle into the Aberdare National Park to The Ark Lodge. This famous tree hotel, The Ark Lodge, is in the heart of the Aberdares Forest situated in front of a pond, which is illuminated by night, enabling you to view the nocturnal wildlife as they come to the salt lick and to drink water. Every deck of The Ark is an all night observation platform and the main viewing lounge is enclosed with glass so you can watch the animals below in comfort. Enjoy your evening and night game viewing from the Lodge precincts. Dinner and overnight, THE ARK LODGE
DAY 3: ABERDARES - LAKE NAKURU
Breakfast at The Ark Lodge, after which you return to the Aberdare Country Club to rejoin your driver/guide for your onwards journey, crossing over the Equator, with a stopover at Thompson’s Falls in Kenya’s highest town, Nyahururu, then onward to the Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for Lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Afternoon bird watching and game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight, SAROVA LION HILL LODGE
DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA
Breakfast at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge then drive West past Mount Longonot and via Narok Town to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at Mara Serena Lodge, No other lodge in the Masai Mara has such a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape or the game and birdlife that inhabits it. Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight, MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE
DAY 5: MASAI MARA
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. All meals and overnight,
MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE
DAY 6: MASAI MARA
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. All meals and overnight,
MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE
DAY 7: MASAI MARA - NAIROBI - AMBOSELI
Early morning game viewing drive prior to breakfast at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. This morning transfer to the airstrip for scheduled flight, Masai Mara to Nairobi (1100hrs / 1215hrs). You’ll be met on arrival at Wilson Airport and transferred to the world famous Carnivore Restaurant for Lunch. After lunch proceed road drive to Amboseli National Park with a game viewing drive en-route.
Dinner and overnight, AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE
DAY 8: AMBOSELI
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. The biggest attraction of this park are the elephants, ambling along in huge herds with the incomparable Mt. Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Amboseli is justly famous for its big game and scenic beauty.
All meals and overnight, AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE
DAY 9: AMBOSELI
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. All meals and ovrenight,
AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE
DAY 10: AMBOSELI - ARUSHA - LAKE MANYARA
After breakfast at Amboseli Serena Lodge, you’ll drive to Namanga on the Kenya / Tanzania border. After customs and immigration formalities, cross the border where a change of vehicles occur for your onward journey into Tanzania. Collect a picnic lunch from Arusha and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game viewing drive and thereafter drive to Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.
Dinner and overnight, LAKE MANYARA TREE LODGE
DAY 11: LAKE MANYARA - SERENGETI
After breakfast at the Lodge depart for drive to the Serengeti Natiional Park. Enroute stop for Lunch at Seronera Wildlife Lodge. Thereafter continue drive to either Mbalageti Luxury Tented Chalets or Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp with game viewing on the way.
Dinner and overnight, KIRAWIRA LUXURY TENTED CAMP
DAY 12: SERENGETI
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the fabled Serengeti with its endless plains of wild game.
Lunch, dinner and overnight, KIRAWIRA LUXURY TENTED CAMP
DAY 13: SERENGETI - NGORONGORO CRATER
Breakfast at Kirawira. Depart this morning for drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area visiting the Olduvai Gorge enroute. Afternoon at leisure. Lunch, dinner and overnight, NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE
DAY 14: NGORONGORO CRATER
After an early breakfast at the Lodge, embark in a 4x4 vehicle down the walls of the Ngorongoro Crater for a fabulous half day crater tour in this legendary wonder of the world. You’ll feel that you’re in a nature documentary viewing all the marvelous animals that the crater holds. Lunch, Dinner and overnight, NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE
DAY 15: NGORONGORO - ARUSHA
After breakfast at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge depart for drive to Arusha. You will arrive at Mountain Village Lodge in time for Lunch. Remainder of the day at leisure for optional activities such as afternoon shopping at Safir’s Cultural Heritage Shop.
Dinner and overnight, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE LODGE
DAY 16: ARUSHA - NAIROBI
Breakfast at Mountain Village Lodge. This morning transfer to Namanga and after customs and immigration formalities, cross the border and proceed in your Kenyan vehicle to Nairobi and the Safari Park Hotel. Lunch is excluded. Enjoy the exclusive grounds of this hotel.
Dinner at the Nyama Choma Restaurant and overnight, SAFARI PARK HOTEL
DAY 17: DEPART
Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel. Thereafter transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
COST IN US DOLLARS
$6,287.00 per person, for a party of two with exclusive use of the vehicle/driver.
$5,284.00 per person, for a party of four with exclusive use of the vehicle/driver.
This sample safari is priced for February or March of 2008, which is our favorite time to travel to East Africa.
Please note that above price is subject to change due to the rate of exchange, fuel surcharges, and the time of the year.
PRICE INCLUDES:
* Arrival and departure airport transfers as per itinerary
* All transfers per itinerary
* “Out of Africa Tour” in Nairobi
* Transportation on safari in Kenya in 7-seater microbus (exclusive use of vehicle as a party of two or four) with driver/guide
* Full Board accommodation in the Lodges/Camps while on safari out of Nairobi
* Game viewing drives at the Lodges/Camps per itinerary
* Lunch at Aberdare Country Club
* One way scheduled flight Masai Mara / Nairobi
* Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant
* Transportation on safari in Tanzania in 7-seater microbus (exclusive use of vehicle as a party of two or four) with driver/guide
* A half day Ngorongoro Crater tour in a 4 x 4 vehicle
* 1 lunch in Arusha
* 2 dinners at Safari Park Hotel (Nyama Choma Restaurant)
* Briefings in Nairobi and Arusha
* All Park / Reserve entrance fees
* Bed and Breakfast accommodation at Safari Park Hotel
* Temporary membership with the Flying Doctors Society
* Fishabout Safari Duffle Bag
1 night - Safari Park Hotel, Kenya
1 night - The Ark Lodge, Kenya
1 night - Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Kenya
3 nights - Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Kenya
3 nights - Amboseli Serena Lodge, Kenya
1 night - Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Tanzania (Includes House wine, spirits (except champagne), beer, soft drinks)
2 nights - Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Tanzania
2 nights - Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Tanzania
1 night - Mountain Village Lodge, Tanzania
1 night - Safari Park Hotel, Kenya
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
* All items of a personal nature such as drinks, beverages, laundry, telephone calls
* Gratuities to your drivers/guides, hotel staff, baggage handlers
* International flights and airport departure taxes
* Visas
* Any other items not mentioned above
