KENYA SPECIAL
Overview
For tourists Kenya is quintessential Africa. Seemingly endless blue skies over-reach red savannahs, where the big five animals still roam freely. Most visitors of course come here to go on safari, the Swahili word that has become synonymous with the country.
Taking a safari during your stay is essential. The wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara is quite rightly proclaimed one of the animal kingdom’s most impressive phenomena. The plains they sweep across are just one of a myriad of terrains found within the nation. Wetlands are home to crocodiles and hippos while the mineral rich lakes of the Rift Valley attract vast flocks of pink flamingos, which come for the small fish that thrive here. However, it is a mistake to think of Kenya merely as one big safari park. There is a lot more to this fascinating country. It is known as the “Cradle of Civilisation” for it was here that the most ancient remains of early man were found in the 1920s, at the Hyrax Hill site near to Lake
Package Details
- All rates quoted are on per person basis & in U.S $ dollars
- Welcome drink on arrival
- 3 nights / 4 days accommodation on twin / triple share basis
- additional night:Extension night rates given below the 3 nights package rates, also on per person basis
- Meal Plan:Meals as per indicated ( in the Meal Plan column )Airport/ Resort /Airport transfers ( as per indicated in the Transfer mode column )-COMBINED TRANSFERS ONLY
- All Taxes included in the package (Bed Tax, GST and Service Charges by the resort).
Schedule
Arrive into the JKI Airport. You’ll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in the centre of Nairobi. Afternoon spent at leisure. You may opt to do some optional excursions available in Nairobi for instance visit to the Giraffe Centre or Karen Museum.
0700 hrs – Breakfast at the hotel 0830 hrs – Your driver will pick you up for drive to the Aberdares, drive through the lush Kikuyu farmlands and coffee plantation to the cool Kenyan highlands (Aberdares Ranges) 1200 hrs – Approximate arrival at Aberdares Country Club a base hotel for the Ark for your lunch. Afternoon transfer to the tree hotel, Ark, a unique concept whereby animals come to drink water at the water hole below the Ark Tree lodge and guests watch the animals from the comfort of their verandah. NB – Children under 7 years are not allowed at the Ark without prior arrangements. Small luggage allowed at the Ark, rest is left at the base hotel and retrieved the following day.
0800 hrs – Breakfast at the Ark. 0900 hrs – Join a transfer to the Aberdares Country Club to retrieve your left luggage at the base hotel. Rejoin your safari driver guide and head to the Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru. The drive will take via Thomson Falls where you will have a brief stop over for a photo session. 1200 hrs – Arrive at Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge for buffet lunch. After lunch, have an hour to relax. 1600 hrs – Afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is famous for the big populations of Flamingos that number over millions 1830 hrs – Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
0630 hrs – Breakfast at the lodge 0730 hrs – Depart after check out and drive to the famous Masai Mara game reserve. The drive will take you via farmlands inhabited by the Masai community. 1300 hrs – Arrive into Mara Sopa Lodge for check in then lunch. 1600 hrs – Afternoon game drive in the plain of Maasai Mara Return to the lodge after game drive for dinner and overnight
0630 hrs – Depart for an early morning game drive. Early morning are lovely moments to see the nocturnal animals trying to get the last catches before they go to sleep. These also best moments to see the glorious sun as it rises 0830 hrs – Return to the lodge for buffet breakfast. Rest of the morning spent at leisure. 1230 hrs – Have lunch at the lodge dining room. 1600 hrs – Depart for an afternoon game drive 1830 hrs – Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight
0630 hrs – Breakfast at your lodge 0730 hrs – Depart and head back towards Nairobi 1300 hrs – Arrive into Nairobi after mid day, lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant After lunch, you will be dropped at the JKI Airport for your onward flight.