Pre/Post Safaris

Day 1-Nairobi -Aberdare National Park
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive north. Lunch will be at Aberdare Country Club and transfer to the Ark to spend the rest of the afternoon game viewing as the animals visit the waterhole and saltlick. Dinner and overnight at The Ark.

The Ark

Location : Aberdare National Park
Eco Rating : Awaiting classification
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Tree Hotel

Description:
Set in the heart of the Salient area of the forested Aberdare National Park, The Ark overlooks a glade with a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife. It comprises three 'decks' from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. Its ground level bunker provides excellent close up photographic opportunities.

Facilities:
Bird watching, Game viewing

The Aberdares are part of Kenya's central highlands, running roughly north south between Nairobi and Thompsons Falls. The range rises up to almost 13,000 ft. The park boundary roughly runs along the 10,000 ft contour other than the salient whose boundary goes down to 7000 ft contour. The topography is diverse with deep ravines that give way to gentler valleys separated by steep hills and rocky outcrops. The mountain slopes, especially on the eastern and western flanks, are covered with heavy forest with tree ferns in places giving way to a bamboo zone at higher levels. Above the bamboo stretch miles of moorland broken by rocky outcrops and hills, thickets of giant heath and tussock grass. The park is an important water catchment area providing water to the Tana and Athi rivers and part of Central Rift and Northern drainage basins.

Day 2-Aberdare-Nairobi
Depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi.

End of tour

Cost:
US$260 each of 2 sharing
US$223 each of 3 sharing
US$204 each of 4 sharing
US$193 each of 5 sharing
US$185 each of 6 sharing
US$180 each of 7 sharing
US$177 each of 8 sharing

US$60 per single room supplement

Cost includes:

1. Transport in a safari minibus with open roof hatch for game viewing
2. Services of an English speaking driver/guide
3. Accommodation and meals as specified

Excludes:

1. Tips, drinks, laundry
2. Park entry fees of US$60 per person paid directly in cash US$ or Kenya shillings equivalent - note US$ bills issued in the 1990s are not acceptable in Kenya
3. Visas, Flights
4. Personal and medical insurance which we can assist with
5. Any item of a personal nature
6. Optional activities such as walks, balloon safari, etc
7. Any other extras not mentioned as included
8. Nairobi hotel accommodation which we can assist with

Day 1-Nairobi-Lake Baringo
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive down the escarpment to the Rift Valley floor, past Lakes Naivasha, Elementaita and Nakuru to Lake Baringo. Arrive in time for lunch, the afternoon is spent at leisure or enjoying the optional activities such as boat ride. Dinner and overnight at Island Camp.

Island Camp

Location : Lake Baringo
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Tented Camp

Description:
Island Camp is situated on an enchanted, remote island, Ol Kokwa, in Lake Baringo. It is informal, relaxing, and surrounded by spectacular scenery, a perfect retreat for weekends, private parties and conventions.

Accommodation is in comfortable tents, each with it's own bathroom, tucked away under the shade of spreading acacias and separated by green lawns and natural rockeries. The views of the surrounding Rift Valley are at their most spectacular from the refreshing, clear swimming pool situated at the pinnacle of the camp. Winding paths lead down from the pool to the informal dining and bar areas.

Facilities:
Bird watching, Boating, Conference facilities, Fishing-lake, Organised walks, Watersports center
Lake Baringo lies in the solitude of the semi-desert of the northern Rift Valley, a haven of beauty in harsh, rugged but majestic surroundings. In this fresh water lake hippo and crocodile abound but most visitors are entranced by the multitude of birds with over 400 species having been identified. Bird watching is by boat or on foot. The area is home to the Njemps tribe and a visit to a local Njemps village can easily be arranged to watch traditional crafts being made and tribal dancing.

Day 2-Lake Baringo-Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for the nearby Lake Bogoria. This soda lake with its shores of hot springs, boiling geysers and steam jets are evidence of the volcanic origins of the Rift Valley. Continue with your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive along the lake shore. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill.

Lion Hill Lodge

Location : Lake Nakuru National Park
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Safari Lodge

Description:
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge is set on a plateau overlooking one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles, Lake Nakuru. The Lodge enjoys a panoramic view across the lake and is landscaped with natural foliage and a startling variety of flower gardens.

Facilities:
Bird watching, Game viewing, Organised walks, Swimming pool

Lake Nakuru National Park which covers an area of 188 km2 is world famous for its spectacular aquatic and terrestrial birdlife of international reputation. The lake was designated as a Ramsar site in 1990. Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in the rift valley, 62 km2 in extent. The national park comprises the lake and its surrounding areas. The landscape includes areas of marsh and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffs and outcrops, stretches of acacia woodland and rocky hillsides covered with a Euphorbia forest on the eastern perimeter.

Lake Bogoria lies just south of Lake Baringo but contrasts sharply with Baringo's green and lush surroundings. This soda lake, with its shores of hot springs, boiling geysers and steam jets, stark evidence of the volcanic origins of the Rift Valley, lies hidden behind ridge after ridge of barren stony scrubland. Although primarily scenic, Bogoria is by no means devoid of wildlife. Birds are plentiful and, at times, when the waters of Lake Nakuru are low, thousands of flamingo make this their home. On the north-eastern shore the elusive Greater Kudu can be found.

Lake Bogoria National Reserve is owned and managed by Baringo County Council with assistance from KWS. The reserve covers 114 km2 and is famous for spectacular hotsprings and geysers. To the east of the reserve is the scenic Siracho escarpment that descends steeply to the lake shore.

Day 3-Lake Nakuru-Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi arriving around lunch.

End of tour

Cost:
US$544 each of 2 sharing
US$461 each of 3 sharing
US$419 each of 4 sharing
US$394 each of 5 sharing
US$377 each of 6 sharing
US$365 each of 7 sharing
US$357 each of 8 sharing

US$130 per single room supplement

Cost includes:

1. Transport in a safari minibus with open roof hatch for game viewing
2. Services of an English speaking driver/guide
3. Accommodation and meals as specified

Excludes:

1. Tips, drinks, laundry
2. Park entry fees of US$20 for Lake Baringo and US$60 for Lake Nakuru National Park per person paid directly in cash US$ or Kenya shillings equivalent- note US$ bills issued in the 1990s are not acceptable in Kenya
3. Flights
4. Personal and medical insurance which we can assist with
5. Any item of a personal nature
6. Optional activities such as walks, balloon safari, etc
7. Any other extras not mentioned as included
8. Nairobi hotel accommodation which we can assist with

Day 1-Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Depart in the morning and drive down escarpment and across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive for lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova.

Mara Sarova tent

Location : Masai Mara
Eco Rating : Awaiting classification
Meal Plan : Full Board
Type : Tented Camp
Can accommodate : 150

Description:
Sarova Mara Camp is situated on a natural elevation between two streams in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The 75 tents, each with private bathroom, are set in spacious and colourful gardens. There are 2 restaurants. The camp has a swimming pool for you to relax.

Facilities:
Bird watching, Game viewing, Swimming pool, Balloon safari, Airstrip

Day 2   Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives to look for the ,¬Ëobig five'. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers which traverse this reserve. Optional extras available include a hot air balloon safari or morning's flying trip to Lake Victoria to fish for Nile Perch. All meals and overnight at the Mara Sarova.

The Masai Mara is considered by many to be one of Kenya's finest game reserves. The rolling grasslands offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities and the grassy plains are broken by rocky outcrops which are favourite midday resting places for lion, for which the Mara is famous. Some of the other animals which can be seen in and around this 700 square mile conservation area include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers which traverse this Reserve. One of the Mara's main attractions each year is the astonishing spectacle of the annual migration of up to two million wildebeest, thousands of zebra and an escort of carnivores from the Serengeti plains, following the rains and succulent new grass. A costly trek as many of the lame, laggard and sick will fall prey to the ravening pack of predators and many more will die in the swirling flood waters trying to cross the Mara River. Once the rains have ended and the grass begins to wither the wildebeest turn south and head back to the Serengeti and beyond.

The reserve with an area of 1510 km2 forms the northern part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and is famous for vast assemblages and migration of plains game and their associated predators. The parks southern boundary is contiguous with Tanzania's Serengeti National park.

The Reserve is actually divided into different administrative parts-

• The larger being east of the Mara River which is managed by Narok County Council with its Head Office in Narok town.
• The western side of the Mara River up to the Olololo escarpment is commonly referred to as the Mara Triangle and managed by Mara Conservancy and the management company contracted by the Trans Mara County Council based at Kilgoris. For further details on the Mara Conservancy browse the website, www.maratriangle.org.
• The Masai Mara North Conservancy and Great Plains was established in 2007 to unite the Masai landowners of Koiyaki and Lamek community ranches together with the hotel lodge and camp owners established on their land. This area covers approximately 32,000 hectares of the northern boundary of the Masai Mara National Reserve which is rich in wildlife and sites such as the famous leopard gorge.
• The surrounding Mara Game Reserve are a number of Masai Community Ranches which have recently made an agreement with private stakeholders to form the larger wildlife conservation areas such as Masai Mara North Conservancy and even individual conservancies within their group ranch such as Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Olare Orok Conservancy (approx 10,000 hectares) .

 

Day 3   Masai Mara- Nairobi
After breakfast drive back to Nairobi arriving at approximately lunch time.

End of Tour

Cost:
US$534 each of 2 sharing
US$444 each of 3 sharing
US$400 each of 4 sharing
US$373 each of 5 sharing
US$355 each of 6 sharing
US$342 each of 7 sharing
US$333 each of 8 sharing

US$145 per single room supplement

Cost includes:

1. Transport in a safari minibus with open roof hatch for game viewing
2. Services of an English speaking driver/guide
3. Accommodation and meals as specified

Excludes:

1. Tips, drinks, laundry
2. Park entry fees of US$60 per person per day paid directly in cash US$ or Kenya shillings equivalent - note US$ bills issued in the 1990s are not acceptable in Kenya
3. Flights
4. Personal and medical insurance which we can assist with
5. Any item of a personal nature
6. Optional activities such as walks, balloon safari, etc
7. Any other extras not mentioned as included
8. Nairobi hotel accommodation which we can assist with

Day 1   Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart from the Wilson Airport at 1000hrs to arrive in the Mara at 1100hrs. Transfer with a short game drive en route to camp for lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova.

Day 2   Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Mara Sarova.

Day 3  Masai Mara - Nairobi
An early morning game drive and after breakfast fly back to Nairobi on the morning schedule flight at 1100hrs. Arrive Wilson Airport at 1215hrs.

End of Tour

Cost:
US$785 per person sharing
US$300 per single room supplement

Cost includes:

1. Return schedule flight Nairobi/ Masai Mara (baggage allowance 15kgs per person preferably in soft bags)
2. Return Mara airstrip transfers
3. Accommodation and meals as specified
4. Shared game drives

Excludes:

1. Park entry fees of US$60 per person per day paid directly in cash US$ or Kenya shillings equivalent - note US$ bills issued in the 1990s are not acceptable in Kenya.
2. Tips, drinks, laundry
3. Visas, other flights
4. Nairobi airport transfers which we can assist with at an additional costs
5. Nairobi hotel accommodation which we can assist with

Day 1   Nairobi - Amboseli
You depart in the morning and drive towards the Kenya/Tanzania border, through the border post of Namanga, en route to Amboseli National Park, arriving at your safari lodge in time for lunch. After lunch you are taken on an afternoon game drive to look for elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, cheetah and a host of plains game. Dinner and overnight are at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Amboseli Serena Lodge

Location : Amboseli National Park
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Safari Lodge
Can accommodate : 190

Description:
Amboseli Serena Lodge is situated in the heart of Amboseli National Park and is built to resemble a Masai 'manyatta' or homestead and thus blend in with the surrounding bush.

All 96 bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms, view either the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895m, or the expansive Amboseli plains. Facilities include a fully equipped conference room and a swimming pool.

Facilities:
Bird watching, Conference facilities, Game viewing, Organised walks, Swimming pool, Airstrip

Day 2 Amboseli
A full day in Amboseli for game viewing. You will be taken on an early morning game drive followed by a late breakfast at your lodge and an afternoon game drive to search for some of the game not yet seen. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Amboseli National Park covers 392 km2, and forms part of the much larger 3000 Km2 Amboseli ecosystem. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty - the landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro. The national park embodies 5 main wildlife habitats (open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland) and a generally dry lake bed - Lake Amboseli.

Day 3Amboseli-Nairobi
You depart after breakfast for your return journey to Nairobi arriving in the city before lunch.

End of Tour

Cost:
US$542 each of 2 sharing
US$449 each of 3 sharing
US$402 each of 4 sharing
US$374 each of 5 sharing
US$356 each of 6 sharing
US$342 each of 7 sharing
US$333 each of 8 sharing

US$127 per single room supplement

Cost includes:

• Transport in a safari minibus with open roof hatch for game viewing
• Services of an English speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation and meals as specified

Excludes:

• Tips, drinks, laundry
• Park entry fees of US$60 per person per day paid directly in cash US$ or Kenya shillings equivalent - note US$ bills issued in the 1990s are not acceptable in Kenya
• Flights
• Personal and medical insurance which we can assist with
• Any item of a personal nature
• Optional activities such as walks, balloon safari, etc
• Any other extras not mentioned as included
• Nairobi hotel accommodation which we can assist with

Day 1   Nairobi - Amboseli
Leaving in the early morning, depart on the schedule flight at 0730hrs for Amboseli and, on landing at 0810hrs, transfer to check into your room and lunch. The swamps are home to many small herds of elephant and the elusive leopard and the grasslands abound with plains game. A late afternoon game drive is followed by dinner and overnight in Amboseli Serena Lodge

Day 2   Amboseli
Morning and afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 2   Amboseli - Nairobi
You will be woken for an early breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip to catch your early morning return schedule flight at 0820hrs. Arrive Wilson Airport in Nairobi at 0900hrs.

End of Tour

Cost:
US$695 per person sharing
US$95 per single room supplement

Cost includes:

• Return schedule flight Nairobi/ Amboseli (baggage allowance 15kgs per person preferably in soft bags)
• Return Amboseli airstrip transfers
• Accommodation and meals as specified
• Shared game drives

Excludes:

• Park entry fees of US$60 per person per day paid directly in cash US$ or Kenya shillings equivalent - note US$ bills issued in the 1990s are not acceptable in Kenya.
• Tips, drinks, laundry
• Visas, other flights
• Nairobi airport transfers which we can assist with at an additional costs
• Nairobi hotel accommodation which we can assist with