K3: Kenya Deluxe Safari€¦ · We leave the lake area behind and drive through the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park

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K3: Kenya Deluxe Safari

The Masai Mara National Reserve offers breathtakingly beautiful landscapes and unrivalled

game viewing all year round. Lake Nakuru with white rhino roaming the shoreline and dotted with ancient fever trees.

Thrilling wildlife encounters at Amboseli with Mt Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Lion, Cheetah & Leopard – abundant wildlife!

Abundant birdlife. Comfortable land cruisers with pop up roofs for better game viewing & guaranteed window

seats. UNLIMITED kilometres on game drives!

2020 SET DEPARTURE SAFARIS: On our Set Departure Safaris clients can book on one of these pre-scheduled dates and travel with other like-minded people in the care of our eXplore Plus Travel & Tours expert Safari Guide. January 08 & 22 February 05 & 19 March 11 & 25 April 08 & 22 May 06 & 20 June 10 & 24

July 08 & 22 August 12 & 26 September 09 & 23 October 07 & 21 November 11 & 25 December 09 & 29

YOUR TOUR IN DETAIL…

DAY 1: Johannesburg / Nairobi Airport / Nairobi The package includes return economy airfare with Kenya Airways from Johannesburg to Nairobi Airport (departing at 12h10 – arriving at 17h15). Our friendly safari team will welcome you at Nairobi Airport and transfer you to the hotel in Nairobi. Overnight at the Sarova Panafric Hotel (standard room) with dinner & breakfast included. ***Check with us as Kenya Airways also offer direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi.




DAY 2: Nairobi / Lake Nakuru Distance from Nairobi the park: 156 km

After breakfast, we drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, which means “Dust or Dusty Place” in the Masai language. Situated the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is fenced off as a sanctuary to protect the highly endangered Rothschild giraffes as well as both black and white rhinos. Bird species that inhabit the lake and the surrounding area including flamingo’s, African fish eagle, Goliath heron, hammerkop, pied kingfisher and Verreaux eagle. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (standard room) with lunch, dinner and breakfast included.

DAY 3: Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara National Reserve Distance between the parks: 235 km

We leave the lake area behind and drive through the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park in search of lions and leopards, herds of plains game and elephants, beautiful birds and elegant giraffes. Return to camp as sunset. Overnight at the Mara Leisure Camp (tent) with lunch, dinner & breakfast included.

DAY 4: Masai Mara National Reserve Optional Activity: Balloon Safari

Book an early morning balloon safari (will be for your account and is not included in your package – highly recommended by us) and enjoy floating over the Masai Mara with its enchanting scenery and fantastic wildlife or enjoy a full day with game drives. The annual highlight is the Great Wildebeest Migration (between end July and end of October), creating one of the world's greatest natural spectacles. The wildebeest create a magnificent sight when they enter into the Mara and cross the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River. Overnight at the Mara Leisure Camp (tent) with lunch, dinner & breakfast included.

DAY 5: Masai Mara National Reserve / Nairobi Distance between the parks: 280 km

Enjoy the morning in the Masai Mara with game drives. With luck, you will see some of the "Big Five", and most certainly you will be impressed by the wide variety of species present in this area. The Masai Mara has the highest concentration of land mammals compared to all other parks in Kenya! Return to the lodge for lunch before driving back to Nairobi via Narok Country and the Rift Valley. Overnight at Sarova Panafric Hotel (standard room) with lunch, dinner & breakfast included.

DAY 6: Nairobi / Amboseli National Park Distance between the parks: 240 km

We head south to the Amboseli National Park, stopping en-route at a supermarket in Nairobi for last minute shopping (buy drinks to enjoy in your vehicles while on safari – remember we have mini fridges in our vehicles to keep your drinks cold). Amboseli is known for its huge elephant herds and dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. We'll arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Sometimes described as ‘Africa's Elephant Park', it is true that the area is one of the best places in Africa to observe elephants at close range. Aside from this, there are 56 known animal species in the park, and you are likely to see zebra, white-bearded wildebeest, eland, buffalo, hartebeest, hippo, giraffe, waterbuck, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle and impala. If you are lucky, you may also come across big cats such as lion and cheetah, as well as hyena. Overnight at Kilima Safari Camp (tent) with lunch, dinner & breakfast included.




DAY 7: Amboseli National Park / Nairobi Airport / Johannesburg Distance between the parks: 240 km

Enjoy the morning in the National Park with game drives. Scattered stands of umbrella thorn woodland, dominated by the distinctive flat-topped Acacia tortilis, are home to giraffe, impala and a host of striking dry-country birds, notably Von der Decken's hornbill, red-and-yellow barbet, Rosy-patched bush shrike and steel-blue whydah. The permanent Enkongo Narok and Olokenya Swamps, fed by subterranean streams are home to hippo, elephants and a wide range of aquatic birds, among them long-toed lapwing, painted snipe, great white pelican and grey crowned-crane. Enjoy lunch at the lodge before our journey back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon with a drop off at the airport for your onward flight home (departing at 20h50 Kenya time, arriving at 01h05 South African time). End of service COST OVERVIEW…

Request a quote from our Safari Specialists for the most current rates and availability on our set departure safaris. INCLUDED: EXCLUDED: • Return economy airfares with Kenya Airways

from Johannesburg to Nairobi Airport o Including airport taxes

• Airport transfers from/to Nairobi Airport with English speaking driver guide

• Accommodation in Nairobi with breakfast • Accommodation on safari on a full board basis

(breakfast, lunch & dinner) • 4x4 stretched Land Cruiser safari vehicle on a

shared base. o Roof pop tops for better photography

and game viewing vantage points o Guaranteed window seat o Mini-fridge you can use to stock with

drinks (for your account) o Reference Books & Maps o Bottled water in vehicles

• Unlimited kilometres on game drives during the safari

• Services of your professional and knowledgeable Kenya English speaking driver guide

• All national park entrance fees (park fees are valid for 24 hours – if you enter the park at a particular time, you need to exit at the same time)

• Driving in the parks is allowed between 6 am and 6 pm only (no night drives permitted)

• Comprehensive support from our operational office in Kenya for the duration of the safari

• Travel information pack

• Entry visa to Kenya (SA passport DO NOT require a visa for Kenya)

• Yellow Fever inoculation certificate or exemption letter from your doctor - COMPULSORY

• Travel Insurance (Highly recommended) • Meals and drinks not specified • Laundry services • Gratuities to the driver/guide, hotel staff &

porters • Maasai Village visit fee • Balloon safari • All expenses of personal nature ***International rates exclude flights and airport taxes.




PLEASE NOTE: • All prices are subject to change due to rate of exchange fluctuation or any unforeseen price

increase. • Price quoted is per person. • Term & Conditions apply

DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMMODATION:

Sarova Panafric (Nairobi) Rating: Semi-Luxury

The hotel is located in a quiet residential suburb of Nairobi amidst beautiful gardens. Built on a small hill, Panafric is just half a kilometre from the city centre and ideal for a safari stopover. Total rooms: 162 - decorated in a contemporary vibrant African style Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (Lake Nakuru) Rating: Semi-Luxury

The lodge is situated in the heart of Kenya's Rift Valley, nestled on the banks of one of East Africa's most famous soda lakes, Lake Nakuru. Avid bird watchers can feast on the spectacular display of its resident birdlife. Lake Nakuru National Park boasts one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles, with over 450 bird species. It is also a sanctuary to the greatly endangered black rhino and a host of other wildlife species such as the leopard, waterbuck, lion, buffalo and giraffe. Total chalets: 67 - panoramic view of the lake




Mara Leisure Camp (Masai Mara) Rating: Semi-Luxury

Set in what is considered Kenya's prime wildlife area, Mara Leisure Camp is located along the Talek River, at the confluence of the Masai Mara's four wildlife viewing areas, on the northern boundary of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The camp is located within one of the most spectacular locations in the entire Masai National Game Reserve. Total tents: 25 - situated along the banks of the Talek River Kilima Safari Camp (Amboseli) Rating: Midrange

The camp is located adjacent to the Amboseli National Park, next to the Kimana Gate Park entrance. This 360-acre site offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Kimana area of Amboseli is famous for its large elephant population. Guests can enjoy excellent game viewing from their tents which faces the animal drinking holes. Total rooms & tents: 72 - with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro

Extend Your Stay!!

With just a short flight from Nairobi, Zanzibar is the perfect post-safari tonic. The beautiful island of

Zanzibar is bursting with culture and history, seemingly at odds with its idyllic white-sand beaches with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze. It makes Zanzibar a fabulous place to explore as well as a dream

destination to relax and unwind in.

Kenya's coast offers a great beach getaway after any Kenya safari. With a coastline of over 300 miles of palm-fringed beaches includes Diani Beach (Mombasa) with its glistening white sands and Watamu with its

crystal clear waters and an underwater world of wonders. Excellent for snorkelling and diving.

We recommend 3 to 4 nights add-on.




We Can Also Offer This Itinerary As A Private Safari!

You can use this itinerary as it is, or you can customise it in any way you desire (based on your taste,

budget, people travelling, interests and more). You can use this itinerary for inspirational ideas of what is possible on a Kenya/Tanzanian safari, then make an enquiry allowing us to tailor-make your ultimate

holiday journey.

Prices on tailor-made safaris depend on the number of the people travelling, the time of travel, preferred accommodation standards and seasonal prices from the green season (April and May), to the standard season (November to end of March) to the high season (June to end October). Please inquire for more

details about dates and prices.

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K3: Kenya Deluxe Safari€¦ · We leave the lake area behind and drive through the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park