DAY
1: Amboseli
Drive
from our office at 7.30 a.m. to Namanga, on the Tanzania border. Amboseli is Kenya's
international biosphere reserve. Amboseli in Masai language means "place
of water".The park has an endless supply of water which is filtered through
thousands of metres of volcanic rock from mount Kilimanjaro.Vast herd of elephant,
zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopards are the main attraction. Enjoy
the 3 days Amboseli camping safari where Mount Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop
of this game santuary and it is a sight to see and marvel at.
After
lunch, proceed into the Amboseli park with the possibility of seeing game on our
way to the campsite for dinner and overnight at Amboseli camp.
DAY
2: Amboseli
Whole day spent in the park where Mount Kilimanjaro backgroundoffers
a good photographic scenery coupled with animals on the ground, The Big Five and
the prolific bird life in this African wilderness park.
Dinner
and overnight at Amboseli Camp.
DAY
3: Lake Nakuru
Depart
from Amboseli after breakfast and leave for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch,
Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the
lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth which
boasts any where between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos
that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. It is one of
the few parks that have been specifically established (Gazetted) for the protection
of birds specifically flamingoes, more than 450 species of birds have been recorded
here. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species
such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and
a variety of plain antelope.
In
the afternoon game drive until late afternoon, later depart back to the Camp for
Dinner
and overnight at Campsite
DAY
4: Masai Mara
Breakfast and leave for Masai Mara arriving in time
for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner
and overnight at Mara Camp.
.DAY 5: Masai Mara
Masai
Mara Game (Wildlife) Reserve. This is Kenya’s number one park and is always on
every tourist’s “Must see list”. Full of life with various types of animals and
birds, Masai Mara crown’s the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling grasslands
and acacia savannah have time and again been captured on
film
with the movie “Out Of Africa” being the most famous. Masai Mara is home to the
“Big Five” (Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino) and over 450 bird species.
Apart from the big Mara Sarova Luxury Tented Camp.five, the Masai Mara is most
famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra,
gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into
Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place in late July or August.
During this crossing, hundreds of animals are swept away by the first moving Mara
River and others are killed by the ferocious African Crocodiles. This crossing
gives true meaning to the phrase “Survival of the fittest”.
( optional
balloon ride is USD 450 per person ).
Meals
and overnight at Mara Camp.
DAY
6: Nairobi
Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving at around
1400 hours.
ACCOMMODATION:
Amboseli - Semi tented ( Self contained ) camp, has a hot shower,
flash toilet and beddings provided.
Nakuru - Lunch at the lodge, overnight
at the hotel outside the park.
Mara - Semi tented ( Self contained
) camp, has a hot shower, flash toilet and beddings provided.
TRANSPORT:
4X4 WD mini tour van with pop-up roof, each pax has a window seat.
Private
safari - 2 pax minimum on safari
Price
inclusive of:
- Transport in 7 seater tour van with pop up roof
- Tour bus fitted with Hi-Fi radio
- Accommodation at camp
- 1st night
accommodation in Nairobi
- All park entrance fees
- All government taxes
and levies
- 3 meals a day - ( vegetarian and non -vegetarian )
- Game
drives
- One litre mineral water a day while on safari
- Drivers allowances
- Airport transfers
Not
included:
- International airfare & flights
- Airport departure
tax
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Masai Mara villages
visit - $25 per entry
- First and last night accommodation in Nairobi
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in Camp