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Travel Wild East Africa For more information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] www.travel-wild.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Day Safari – Kenya and Tanzania Itinerary Summary: DAY LOCATION Day 01 Arrive Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve Day 02 Masai Mara Game Reserve Day 03 Lake Naivasha Day 04 Amboseli National Park Day 05 Amboseli National Park Day 06 Lake Manyara National Park________________ Day 07 Serengeti National Park Day 08 Serengeti National Park Day 09 Ngorongoro National Park Day 10 Ngorongoro National Park Day 11 Return Arusha – Depart from JRO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 01 Masai Mara Game Reserve (Standard Tent) Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, meet and greet with a Travel Wild representative. Then depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve (5.5 hours) and arrive in time for lunch at Mara Serena Lodge or Mara Leisure Camp. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. Return for dinner and overnight at Mara Leisure Lodge. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most famous reserve that offers the chance to capture all of the ‘Big 5’ (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) on camera. The reserve is home to over 75 species of animals and over 450 varieties of birdlife. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania's renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers and towering escarpments offer one of the world's most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas.

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11 Day Safari – Kenya and Tanzania Itinerary Summary: DAY LOCATION Day 01 Arrive Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve Day 02 Masai Mara Game Reserve Day 03 Lake Naivasha Day 04 Amboseli National Park Day 05 Amboseli National Park Day 06 Lake Manyara National Park________________ Day 07 Serengeti National Park Day 08 Serengeti National Park Day 09 Ngorongoro National Park Day 10 Ngorongoro National Park Day 11 Return Arusha – Depart from JRO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 01 Masai Mara Game Reserve (Standard Tent) Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, meet and greet with a Travel Wild representative. Then depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve (5.5 hours) and arrive in time for lunch at Mara Serena Lodge or Mara Leisure Camp. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. Return for dinner and overnight at Mara Leisure Lodge. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most famous reserve that offers the chance to capture all of the ‘Big 5’ (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) on camera. The reserve is home to over 75 species of animals and over 450 varieties of birdlife. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania's renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers and towering escarpments offer one of the world's most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas.

Day 02 Masai Mara Game Reserve (Standard Tent) Enjoy a full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Mara Leisure Lodge. Day 03 Lake Naivasha (Standard Room) After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha (5 hours) and arrive in time for lunch. After lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort or Lake Naivasha Country Club. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful fresh water lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13kms wide, but its waters are shallow. The lake and its surroundings are rich in natural beauty, and the fertile soils and water supply have made this one of Kenya’s prime agricultural regions. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffe are often seen wondering among the acacia, buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lake’s large hippo population sleeps the day out in the shallow waters. Day 04 Amboseli National Park (Standard Room) After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. Arrive at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Amboseli National Park. Return for dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Amboseli National Park is situated in the foot hills of Mont Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of elephants and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is also home to lion, giraffe, buffalo, cheetah, hyena, impala, gazelle, zebra and much more. The waters of Mount Kilimanjaro feed the seasonal swamps and marshes on which the game and birds rely. Day 05 Amboseli National Park (Standard Room) Enjoy a full day in the Amboseli National Park with morning and game drives. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Day 06 Lake Manyara National Park (Standard Room) After breakfast, transfer to the Namanga border to meet your Tanzanian driver/vehicle. Continue on with your Tanzanian driver to Arusha for lunch. After lunch, depart for Lake Manyara National Park and arrive at the lodge for check-in. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge. Day 07 Serengeti National Park (Standard Room) After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This diverse national park, a tiny (325km²) combination of Rift Valley Lake, consists of dense woodlands and steep mountainside. Manyara is a birding paradise (more than 380 species), especially for waterfowl and migrants and the forests are one of the best places around to see leopards. Lions hunt on the grassy shores of the lake and were once known for their habit of climbing trees, although this behavior seems to have been dropped in recent years. Return to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or Kirurumu Tented Lodge for lunch and then depart for Serengeti National Park. Arrive at Serengeti Serena Lodge for check-in. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Day 08 Serengeti National Park (Standard Room) Enjoy a full day in the Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti for the opportunity to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. All of the Big 5 can be found

here, along with cheetah, giraffe, baboon, impala and African wild dog. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Day 09 Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Standard Room) After breakfast, depart on a morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch. Then drive to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Continue on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Day 10 Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Standard Room) After breakfast, depart with picnic lunches for a full day tour in the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater. Explore the forest areas inhabited by monkey and elephant, the lake area with the opportunity to see flamingo and other bird species, and the savannah where predators like the lion and cheetah are always on the hunt. Return for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Day 11 Depart None After breakfast, depart for Arusha. After lunch in Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

11 Day Safari Nett Prices in US Dollars – Valid for 2014

If using Mara Leisure Camp, Lake Naivasha Country Club, Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Kirurumu Tented Lodge, Serengeti Sopa Lodge, and Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

If 2 people traveling, each person pays:

If 4 people traveling, each person pays:

If 6 people traveling, each person pays:

01 June – 30 June $ 3631 2959 2735

01 July – 31 October $ 3822 3150 2926

01 November – 15 December $ 3466 2793 2569

16 December – 31 December $ 3794 3122 2898 *$50 supplement per person per night on 24,25,26,31 December and 01 Jan *Child under 12 sharing with 2 adults – Pays 60% of adult sharing rate *Children under 12 sharing their own room – Each pays 80% of the adult sharing rate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari $460 per person Enjoy a 45-60 minute hot air balloon safari above the Masai Mara. See spectacular views of the landscape as the sun rises and take pictures of the animals below. Enjoy a champagne breakfast with your pilot upon landing. Masai Village Visit $20 per person

Visit an authentic Masai village for a chance to see how these traditionally nomadic people have lived for hundreds of years. See traditional Masai singing and dancing upon entering the village and then go inside a Masai home. Watch the men make fire using traditional methods and learn about Masai culture. Sundowner $50 per person As you return from your afternoon game drive, drive to a location away from the lodge for drinks and bitings as you watch the sun set on the Masai Mara. The sundowner usually lasts 30-45 minutes. Then return to your lodge or camp. Bush Breakfast or Bush Dinner $65 per person Experience a unique dining experience in the Masai Mara. Set away from the lodge in the African bush, enjoy a gourmet dinner or extravagant breakfast for a once-in-a-lifetime meal.

Vehicles:

• Safari Minibuses in KENYA. 6 window seats in the back and a pop-up roof. • 4x4 Vehicle in TANZANIA. 6 window seats in the back and a pop-up roof

INCLUDED: • Airport pickup and dropoff • All accommodation and meals as specified above • All transport as specified above • All game drives in a safari minivan (Kenya) or 4x4 vehicle (Tanzania) with a pop-up roof and a professional

English-speaking driver • All park entrance fees • Meet and greet services with our staff at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport • Complimentary drinking water in the safari vehicles (1L per person per day), on safari only

NOT INCLUDED:

• Entry Visas ($50 payable upon arrival for most nationalities) • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, beverages, etc • Medical and travel insurance • Tips and gratuities • Flying Doctor’s membership (in case of emergency on safari) at $30 per person • All other items not mentioned under “Included:”

Other Important Notes:

• Passports should be valid at least 6 months beyond the period of stay • It is the duty of the client to check passport requirements for travel • Check-in at hotels is 1400 hours and check-out is 1000 hours • Missed or delayed flights can lead to changes in itinerary and will be at the clients’ expense should the case arise • Luggage limit of 1 soft bag per person during travel in Kenya. Hard cases should be avoided as they cannot fit in

safari vehicles. • All prices given are subject to availability

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Contact:

Travel Wild East Africa Tel: +254 774 746 947

Email: [email protected] www.travel-wild.com

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