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Kenya - Wildlife & Warriors11-day safari: oct 26-nov 6, 2020
Why Kenya?East Africa is s+ll a li-le mysterious. It’s a land of wild animals in wild places. Colorful tribesmen. A place where civiliza+on has not yet destroyed the miracles of nature. Our i+nerary includes the best of Kenya: You’ll acclimate from the journey in Nairobi, where we’ll enjoy some interes+ng ac+vi+es. Then it’s off to Amboseli where you’re certain to
Why Do We Stay on Conservancies?Private conservancies are a bit off the beaten-path with far fewer safari vehicles and where we can drive off-road in search of big cats and other elusive wildlife. Plus, we can do bush walks and night safaris, which are prohibited in the neighboring na+onal parks.
It costs a bit more, because we pay a nightly conservancy fee - but those monies go back to the tribal communi+es for the use of their land. In exchange, the locals agree not to use the land for farming or grazing ca-le. Wild animals are free to roam as nature intended. Fees pay for ranger patrols and other an+-poaching efforts. The wildlife is thriving, and schools and clinics are established for the local popula+on. It's a win-win for everyone (except poachers!)!
Who is Richard Corcoran?Richard is a 3rd-generation Kenyan, expert wildlife tracker, storyteller, and Director of several wildlife conservancies. He’s also a very cool guy! Because of our special friendship, Richard has agreed to accompany us on our safari adventure, which will add immeasurably to our experience!
capture superb photos of majes+c elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Next, to Tsavo, where you’ll meet your adopted elephant orphan and get a first-hand look at important conserva+on works, in addi+on to spectacular game-viewing. Next, fly to the open plains of the Maasai Mara, where wildebeest roam in the thousands and the big cats are not far behind!
Photo credit: Marilyn Murphy
Kipalo Hills Lodge
ADVENTURE SCHEDULEDEPARTURE DAY: MONDAY, OCT 26 Depart the US on an overnight flight to Jomo Kenya-a Interna+onal Airport, Nairobi.
DAY 1: TUESDAY, OCT 27 Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel to rest and relax a[er your journey.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, OCT 28 (B,L,D) Visit the Giraffe Centre where you’ll look eye-to-eye with a Rothchild’s giraffe. Lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and tour of the home. Op+onal philanthropic visit to Kibera Girl’s School. Welcome dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
DAY 3: THURSDAY, OCT 29 (B,L,D) Due to the in+mate size of Elephant Camp at Amboseli, the group will be split for the next five nights, as follows:
Group A: Four couples will depart Nairobi by train with Richard Corcoran. Arrive Voi at mid-day. Commence game drive of Tsavo East Na+onal Park. Check into Kipalo Hills Lodge in +me for sunset.
Group B: Four couples will depart Nairobi on a morning flight with Marilyn Murphy. Arrive Amboseli and commence game drive in Amboseli Na+onal Park. Check into Elephant Gorge Camp within the Noolarami Conservancy. Enjoy a spectacular view of majes+c Mount Kilimanjaro.
DAY 4: FRIDAY, OCT 30 (B,L,D) Group A: Morning game drive on the conservancy and visit with rangers to learn about training and conserva+on efforts. Con+nue to Tsavo East for bush lunch on the riverbank and game drive. Visit your adopted elephant at the Sheldrick Rehabilita+on Unit. Return to Kipalo Hills for overnight.
Group B: Morning and a[ernoon game drives at Amboseli.
DAY 5: SATURDAY, OCT 31 (B,L,D) It’s a travel day, as both groups check-out and drive toward the other lodge, mee+ng in the middle for a picnic lunch. Group A con+nues (with Marilyn) to Elephant Gorge Camp in Amboseli, while Group B travels to Kipalo Hills in Tsavo with Richard.
DAYS 6 & 7: SUN/MON, NOV 1 & 2 (B,L,D) Both groups enjoy game drives and safari ac+vi+es at their respec+ve loca+ons as the prior days’ descrip+on.
DAY 8: TUESDAY, NOV 3 (B,L,D) All guests will fly on a scheduled 60-minute flight to the Maasai Mara, arriving late morning. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge: Ins+nct of the Mara. Evening game drive.
DAYS 9 & 10: WED/THURS, NOV 4 & 5 (B,L,D) Full days to experience game drives, village visits, walking safaris, cooking lessons, etc. in this spectacular secng.
DAY 11: FRIDAY, NOV 6 (B) A[er breakfast, say goodbye to the wonderful drivers, guides and lodge staff - and fly back to Nairobi. At this point, you can: 1. Return back to the U.S. 2. Fly to Addis Ababa to join the WOW! Ethiopia Adventure
(Nov 6-21) 1) Extend to the coast of Kenya for 3 nights at Delta Dunes
OPTIONAL POST-TRIP: The Kenya Coast Why not take a few extra days for another “WOW” experience: at Delta Dunes. During the day, race sand yachts, explore shade-dappled creeks by kayak, or simply se-le into a hammock by the pool. In the evening, enjoy a sunset river cruise, followed by cocktails and a candlelit dinner of freshly-caught seafood under the stars.
THE GREAT MIGRATION The migra+on happens throughout the year, when a million-plus wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras, elands, and gazelles cross travel through Tanzania and Kenya in search of food and water. A thrilling moment is when the herds leap into the crocodile-infested Mara River. Due to climate change, nobody can ever predict exactly when this spectacle will happen. When it does, it gets crowded - with LOTS of safari vehicles jockeying for posi+on. Because we’re staying in a private reserve, only 15 minutes away from one of the key migra+on crossings, we will avoid the high-season safari traffic.
ACCOMMODATIONSTAMARIND TREE HOTEL Nairobi, Kenya Tamarind Tree is a comfortable place to recoup from the long journey before your safari adventure begins! It’s conveniently located near the domes+c airport.
DELTA DUNES LODGE (POST-TRIP) Kenya Coast
Extend your stay with three extra nights on the coast of the Indian Ocean! Robinson Crusoe never had it so good!
Delta Dunes Lodge sits high atop the windswept dunes at the mouth of the Tana River. Nestled among the palms, seven open-fronted co-ages are constructed from dri[wood and are naturally cooled by the ocean breeze. From your private veranda look out over the lush and wild landscape.
KIPALO HILLS CAMP Mbulia Conservancy, near Tsavo West Na7onal Park
In the local Teita language, Kipalo means “a special place where one returns to again and again”. It’s a win-win-win: Local people built Kipalo, which provides employment to the community who take pride in their jobs that protect wildlife through tourism.
The camp is set in 12,000 acres of private conservancy with eight luxury double tents plus a swimming pool. Bush walking is one of the main a-rac+ons here - both day and night game driving are allowed in this private conservancy.
ELEPHANT GORGE CAMP Noolarami Conservancy, near Amboseli Na7onal Park
Accommoda+ng only 10 guests, Elephant Gorge is a contemporary luxury lodge in an area with the largest concentra+on of elephants in Kenya.
Offering spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Amboseli is home to cape buffalos, impala, lions, cheetahs, spo-ed hyenas, giraffe, zebras and wildebeests among other African animals, as well as 400 species of birds.
INSTINCT OF THE MARA LODGE Olderkesi Conservancy, near Maasai Mara Na7onal Park
Opened early in 2019, Ins+nct of the Mara features nine luxury-appointed tents with verandahs that open to beau+ful views of the Mara. Take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how sustainability has been incorporated into every feature of the property.
Lodge staff are a-en+ve and always smiling. It’s difficult to imagine that prior to the lodge’s opening, many of the team were herding goats!
WOW! will have exclusive use of all these camps! . . . (pictures don’t do them justice …)
…from the WOW! Travel Club Kenya adventure, September 2019: “This has been one of the most rewarding and humbling experiences of my life. The combination of magnificent scenery, beautiful animals, and most importantly - the people - created an experience I could never replicate. Special thanks to Richard, who does his job as a commissioner and a trustee of this magnificent land - not for personal gain - but with a passion for the sanctity of this magnificent land.” Cy Theobald - Exeter, New Hampshire
“This trip has exceeded my expectations in every way. When I signed up for the safari I thought that I was signing up for a “typical” safari. This has been beyond the typical. It’s the little things that differentiate you and your team from everyone else that operate safaris. The bonus? Your guides!” Jack Daly - San Clemente, CA
“The animals have been spectacular but what has touched my heart the most is the kindness that everyone has showed. The staff were willing to do whatever we wanted - even before we knew what we wanted! I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.” Gloria Vogt-Nilson - Los Angeles, CA
“All of you - with the biggest smiles I’ve ever seen in my life - have changed me forever.” Gabriella Hoffman - Topanga, CA
You’ll travel with Richard Corcoran, a 3rd genera+on Kenyan, and passionate steward of the land, who will share invaluable background informa+on to enhance the wildlife experience.
Twice-daily game drives get you up close and personal with lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and hippos - many of which are endangered or threatened.
Stay in lodges on private conservancies where there are fewer tourists and safari vehicles.
You’ll choose an orphaned elephant from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to foster for a year
You’ll have an opportunity to meet your young adoptee when we visit the Sheldrick Rehabilita+on Unit near Voi, where orphaned elephants learn how to be “wild” again, ul+mately joining a herd. (Most likely we’ll be the only people there.)
HIGHLIGHTS
TESTIMONIALS
Connect and support members of a local, grassroots NGO that benefits women and girls. Meet and engage with the locals from a Maasai village.
Assist with wildlife conserva+on efforts by suppor+ng local an+-poaching opera+ons through lodge stays and hiring of local guides and game scouts.
At your op+on, experience “fly camping” - sleeping in style out in the bush - enjoying the sights and sounds of African wildlife. (Armed Ranger included!)
Enjoy traveling during the dry season when temperatures are comfortable, wildlife is easier to observe, and insect levels are low.
If you choose to add a bit more +me in Kenya, enjoy cruising on the windswept beach at Delta Dunes in a wind-powered dune buggy!
RATES & INCLUSIONSDEPOSIT & PAYMENT A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person is due at the +me of booking. Final payment is due 90 prior to travel. Please note that this journey has a maximum of 16 guests due to the in+mate size of the lodges. Confirma+ons will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. To review all Terms & Condi+ons of the trip, please click here.
AFRICAN SARAFI PACKAGE COST | Oct 26 - Nov 6, 2020 $9,880 per person (double occupancy)
Limited single occupancy accommoda+ons are available on request.
Includes: Luxury accommoda+ons for 10 nights at lodge/tented camps at which WOW guests will have exclusivity; all meals with house beer or wine; airport and ground transfers; domes+c flights within Kenya; game drives and experiences as described; gratui+es to drivers, guides, hotel staff and porters; Na+onal Park and Conserva+on fees and taxes; basic travel medical insurance; services of Marilyn Murphy as tour leader, plus the legendary Richard Corcoran! Plus plenty of legendary “WOW” surprises!
Excludes: Interna+onal airfare; visa fees.
CONTACT US TODAY!818-878-8969 [email protected] #1016440-10
OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT POST-TRIP: DELTA DUNES | Nov 6 - 9, 2020
$2,280 per person (double occupancy)
MARILYN MURPHY Founder & “crea7ve queen” | WOW! Travel Club
“I’ve been traveling - as a career and a calling - since I was in my early twen7es. While corporate travel has been my bread and buLer, I always wanted to develop more culturally-enriching experiences to the most unspoiled places in the world - journeys that are purposeful and authen7c.”
For the past 14 years the WOW! Travel Club has created amazing travel programs to the world’s most wondrous and exo+c des+na+ons. Please, join us and be ‘wowed’!
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