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10 KENYA SIGNATURE TOUR
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our
representative and the transfer to the luxurious Norfolk hotel. With
its rich history and British colonial charm, your will realize why
it is considered one of the 'Leading Hotels of the World". Begin
your afternoon with lunch followed by a trip to the home and farm of
the famous writer of "Out of Africa", Karen Blixen. Proceed to
Giraffe Center where you have an opportunity of hand feeding the
Rothschild Giraffes. Tonight's dinner is at the famous Carnivore
Restaurant. Included: (L,D). Norfolk Hotel
Days 2-3: Amboseli National Park
Early morning transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight
to Amboseli, situated at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,430
ft). Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of elephants and stunning
views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. On arrival in Amboseli you will
be met and transferred to your camp with a game drive en route.
Afternoon game drive in search of elephant, giraffe, buffalo and
much more.
Your two nights
stay is will be at Tortilis Camp located within the Amboseli
National Park. This award-winning Camp creates an oasis - a place of
peace, a place of solitude, with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here you
can watch the sun set from the top of a nearby hill; take the time
to observe the behavior of the elephant family groups. Whether you
choose to explore or stay put, the friendly staff, members of the
surrounding Maasai community, will delight in making your stay at
Tortilis a most memorable part of your visit to Kenya. Included: (B,L,D).
Tortilis Luxury Tented Camp
Days 4-5: Samburu National Reserve
Fly to Nairobi and connect your flight to Samburu National Reserve,
Kenya's rugged northern region. Your two night stay will be at
Samburu Intrepids, renowned as a pioneer of luxury camps in one of
the world's last truly great wilderness areas. The camp is situated
on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the heart reserve, and looks
out over riverbanks where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come
daily to drink - together with the rarer 'northern species' of
reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and long-necked gerenuk antelope. At
Samburu Intrepids the staff will go out of their way to show you the
magic of wild Africa up close. Activities include game drives in 4x4
vehicles where you have the opportunity to see the distinctive
gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe and other game species. Optional
activities available are walking safaris with skilled Samburu
guides, cultural experience with the Samburu tribe, sedate camel
rides, and raft trips when the river is high. Included: (B,L,D).
Samburu Intrepids Luxury Tented Camp
Days 6-9: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Fly to Masai Mara the most famous of the wildlife reserve in Africa,
boasting of an astonishing amount of game. Big game and plains game
in large numbers.
Your four night stay is at the Governors' Camp situated at the heart
of one of the most game rich areas of the Masai Mara National
Reserve. It is set on the banks of the meandering Mara River at a
location traditionally reserved for Kenya's colonial Governors. The
area surrounding Governors Camp is home to substantial herds of
elephants, hippos and buffaloes whilst also providing home for the
herds of migrating zebra and wildebeest. The nearby plains are the
classical image of savanna Africa, dotted with acacia trees and
fringed by the inspiring Siria escarpment. It is worth noting that
Governors? Camp was the setting for the filming of Out of Africa,
and much of the BBC's Big Cat Week is also filmed close to here.
Governors' Camp
is one of the few camps within the Mara that provide three game
drives every day and being a stone's throw away from the Mara River
ensures that the action during the migration season (July-October)
is a short game drive away. Not only are grazing animals
particularly common in this area but big cat sightings are also
particularly prevalent. It's for this reason the BBC's Big Cat
Diaries are filmed here. It is also an area for spotting rhinos one
of the Masai Mara's 20 or so black rhinos.
In addition Governors' Camp can provide optional alternative way of
wildlife viewing - by foot outside the National Park or with a
complementary bird walk around the camp to admire the 82 species of
bird.
On one of the
mornings you may opt for sunrise balloon safaris over the mara
Plains. You may also to fly to Lake Victoria at Mfangano Island Camp
for a day,it is only a 40 minute flight. Included: (B, L, D)
Governors Main Camp
Day 10: Depart Nairobi
Fly to Nairobi. On arrival you will be transferred to Norfolk Hotel
where you have dayrooms. Transfer in the evening to airport for your
onward flight or you may choose to extend your stay with an
extension to Mombasa / Lamu or Zanzibar. Included: (B,L,D).
Tour Cost:
Minimum Per Person Price: US$ 4850
Maximum Per Person Price: US$ 5675
Price includes:
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Meet and greet at the airport services
- 1 night Norfolk Hotel
- 2 nights Tortilis Tented camp
- 2 nights Samburu Interpids Tented camp or Samburu Larsens Camp
- 4 nights Governors Tented camp
- Dayroom on your last day of safari at Norfolk hotel
- All airport transfers in Nairobi
- All meals from the day of arrival in Nairobi
- Meals as indicated (B,L,D) = B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Visit to Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Center
- Welcome dinner at the famous Carnivore restaurant
- Visit a Masai Village
- Game drives as per above Itinerary
- Park entrance fees, service charges
- Accommodation in standard rooms
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide/driver
- Guaranteed window seat for the best game viewing.
Price Excludes:
- All international airfares and departure taxes
- Visa fees and associated costs
- Items of personal nature such as phones calls, faxes
- Meals not specified, laundry, beverages
- Bottled water, tips to driver/guides, waiters and porters
- Personal and medical insurance
- Excess baggage or shipping charges
- Optional excursions
- Airport departure taxes.
Included flights:
- Return local scheduled flights from Nairobi to Amboseli
- One way local scheduled flight from Nairobi to Samburu
- One way local scheduled flight from Samburu to Masai Mara
- One way local scheduled flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi.
The advantages of using our services:
^Peace of mind with our on-site Nairobi office providing you with
support 24/7
^Use of our custom-built 4WD safari vehicles offer added space and
comfort, with better sightlines and a guaranteed window seat!
^At ease with our well trained drivers/professional safari guides
^A classic and concise itinerary that focuses on your trip's primary
landmarks
^For additional cultural insight, enjoy a guided visit to Samburu
and Maasai villages
^Small group size of not more than 12 allowing more personal service
and flexibility to customize individual activities
^Out of Africa experience!