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11: THE GREAT TREK.
12Nights/13Days
- Nairobi -Tsavo - Amboseli - Mt.Kenya - Samburu - Sweetwaters - L.Baringo/L.Bogoria
- L.Nakuru - Masai Mara
Day 01: NAIROBI
Your
safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer service representatives
upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You will be driven
to the luxurious NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB HOTEL
where you will relax in your air-conditioned suite. Nairobi
Safari club, formerly a private
club for members only is the ideal place to be. All the rooms in the hotel
are suites, six of which are Presidential
Suites. Here you can enjoy the clubs sauna, gym, swimming pool, various
bars and other amenities. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight
at NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB.
Day
02: NAIROBI TSAVO
After breakfast, your driver/guide will drive you through
the North Great Road, to the legendary land of the Man-Eaters Tsavo National
Park. The 21,000 sq km park is one of the largest in the whole world. Due
to its enormous size, this animal and plant heaven was divided into two
parts Tsavo East and Tsavo West, for easy administration and management.
This wilderness is home too over 1000 plant species, 400 bird species and more
than 60 major mammal species such as lions, huge herds of buffalo,
the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino and at least 7000 elephants. The park
is the location of Africas most famous adventure story Man
eaters of Tsavo, in which two lions where responsible for eating
over 500 workers who where building the Uganda railway also known as the
Lunatic Line by its opponents in the British Parliament
in 1898. The story was made famous in the 1996 movie The
Ghost and the Darkness.
Enjoy your lunch at KILANGUNI SERENA LODGE.
Conveniently located in the heart of the park, the lodge offers captivating
views of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Hills. Only 100m from
the main building, is a water hole where animals come to quench their thirst.
Each of the 53 rooms has a private shower, toilet, and a verandah (Patio)
overlooking the waterhole and Africas highest mountain, snowcapped
Mt. Kilimanjaro. With its own airstrip nearby, Kilanguni lodge is
the place to be. Dinner & overnight at KILANGUNI
SERENA LODGE (BLD).
Day 03: TSAVO AMBOSELI
After
an early morning breakfast, we proceed to Amboseli National Park through
the statan lava plateau. Beautifully situated beneath the foot of Africas
highest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), the park is well renowned for
its huge herds of elephants and various types of other Savannah wildlife
such as Giraffes, Bushbucks, Kudu, Warthogs, Zebras and
over 425 species of birds recorded here. The snowcapped peak of Kilimanjaro
rising above white clouds dominates every aspect of Amboseli and forms a
backdrop to an impressive display of wildlife attracted to this location
by swamps and springs fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaros
melting snow. With an airstrip at Empusel Gate, the park is also home to
the Masai people, those tall, brave, and proud nomads who live in close
harmony with the environment and the wildlife that surrounds them. Amboseli was the location around which such famous writers like Sir
Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark tailored their stories of big game hunting
in the wilds of Africa
Enjoy
a game drive en-route, as we arrive in time for your lunch at the OL-TUKAI
LODGE, situated deep in the heart
of the world famous Amboseli National Park. The lodge is camouflaged in a forest of fever
trees, yellow barked acacia trees, palms and well designed cottage style
accommodations, which spread out on either side of the main lodge. Each
room offers a breathtaking view of the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro and
the surrounding wetlands. Ol-Tukai lodge blends perfectly well into the
African savannah and it will bring out your natural instincts. You can go for a dive
in the Acacia tree shaded swimming pool, or for those of you reading enthusiasts,
you can read the day away in the well-stocked library with a relaxing
view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After your afternoon game drive you can spend
some time in the open-air bar, which is open until the last guest retires,
so if youre the night owl type this is the perfect opportunity
for you to stay up all night Dinner & overnight at OL-TUKAI
LODGE (BLD).
Day
04: AMBOSELI
A dawn game drive will be the perfect time for photographing
the humbling and magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa.
We return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R rest and relaxation,
sunbathing, swimming or for those of you reading enthusiasts, you can
read the day away in the well-stocked library with a relaxing view of
Mt. Kilimanjaro, before heading out for an afternoon game drive. All
meals and overnight at OL-TUKAI LODGE (BLD).
Day 05: AMBOSELI
KENYA
After an early breakfast we head for Nairobi The City Under The Sun for an early lunch. Heading further
north, we drive through coffee plantations to MOUNTAIN
LODGE. The Lodge, which comes
alive at night with the various sounds of animals, is one of the exotic
Tree Hotels situated in the heart of Mt. Kenyas forest
reserve. All of the en-suite rooms have balconies from which you can
look beyond the trees to observe the endless parade of wildlife. You can
watch these animals from the safety of your room or from a specially built
viewing bunker connected to the lodge by a tunnel, which affords you an
amazing up-close view of the animals as they visit waterholes and saltlick.
Dinner & overnight at MOUNTAIN LODGE (BLD).
Day
06: MT. KENYA - SAMBURU
After breakfast, we drive further north to SAROVA
SHABA LODGE. Its located high above the banks of the
life-giving Uaso Nyiro River in the Shaba Game Reserve (Filming location
of the Hit CBS Survivor III, series). Shaba lodge is composed of 85 luxury
thatched-roof bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, all of which are facing
the river. Each room is furnished with local stone and off-cut timber,
a Presidential Suite with a separate bedroom, lounge, and private Jacuzzi
is also available, as well as 4 junior suites. The lodge beautifully
incorporates the existing natural springs as one of its special features.
The 1989 movie Born Free, a true-life story of George and
Joy Adamson was shot in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were shot
at the lodge. An open-air restaurant over looking the river, swimming
pool, curio shop, bars, and its location at an oasis make it a perfect
base from which to explore the Shaba Reserve, as well as its sister reserve
- Buffalo Springs to the west.
Lunch will be served at the lodge, where spring water flows throughout
the lodge to form beautiful water cascades and sparkle into the Uaso Nyiro
River. Youre also able to view crocodiles in the river below from
the safety of the viewing platform located on the lodge grounds. Apart
from being the only location in Kenya where you will find Gerenuk, the
reserve is renowned for its unique collection of other species of animals,
such as Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra,
Cheetah, and Lions. After Enjoying an afternoon Game (wildlife) viewing
in the reserve filled with scenic beauty, we return for dinner and overnight
at SAROVA SHABA LODGE (BLD).
Day
07: SAMBURU
Before dawn we head out in search of Africas wild cats. From the
game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R rest and relaxation, or perhaps read
a book/novel, sunbathe and go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed
swimming pool before heading out again on your afternoon game drive. All
meals & overnight at, SAROVA SHABA LODGE
(BLD).
Day
08: SAMBURU SWEETWATERS
After
breakfast, we will travel to the exquisite SWEETWATERS
TENTED CAMP in the secluded heart
of the Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private ranch,
the camp is a Rhino heaven
which also supports a wide variety of other wildlife such as elephants,
giraffes etc, it is only here that you can have a night game drive at
extra cost. 25 of the 30 luxurious tents overlook the water hole and
some are built on stilts to offer you a better view. Each luxurious tent
comes with en-suite facilities, a patio (verandah) and is set under a
thatch roof. A visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary should not be missed
and remember to pack your swimming gear because the camp has a swimming
pool, table tennis, board games and satellite television. Lunch will be
served at the Camp. Dinner and overnight at luxurious SWEETWATERS
TENTED CAMP (BLD).
Day
09: SWEETWATWERS LAKE BOGORIA/LAKE BARINGO
After
breakfast, we proceed to the jewel of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Bogoria. Described as the Most beautiful view in Africa by
Bishop Hannington, the lake is well known for its Hot
springs and geysers, which are spread out along its southern shores.
The hot sulfur water gushing out of the ground is known to have therapeutic
values. These natural spas and their steam are Mother Natures version
of a bath & sauna. After a relaxing walk around the lake, your lunch
will be served at LAKE BOGORIA HOTEL.
After lunch we drive further to Lake Baringo one of the
leading ornithology lakes in East Africa, more than 470 bird species call
this area home. We check-in at LAKE BARINGO COUNTRY
CLUB a superb and compact hotel
set at the shores of Lake Baringo. A relaxing boat ride on the lake will
be the feature of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at LAKE
BARINGO COUNTRY CLUB (BLD).
Day
10: LAKE BARINGO LAKE NAKURU
After
breakfast, we bid farewell to Lake Baringo as we travel southwards to
Lake Nakuru, shimmering with a pink color due to the thousands of beautiful
pink flamingos lining its shores. Lunch will be served at LAKE
NAKURU LODGE, which, is situated
in the south ecological niche of the park. The lodge
with its friendly and competent staff is an oasis of comfort that provides
first class customer service and offers commanding views of lesser flamingoes
dotted with the greater flamingoes. It blends in perfectly well with
its natural surroundings and animals often patrol peacefully close to
the lodge adding to its captivating magic. For some R&R (Rest and
Relaxation), the spacious logged and inviting Mamma Nikkis bar,
the cool upstairs Rhino Paddock Cocktail bar overlooking the Lake and
the enticing blue pool can be tremendously inviting. An afternoon
game drive around the lakeshore will be the main feature for the afternoon,
dinner & overnight at LAKE NAKURU LODGE (BLD).
Day
11: LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA
Soon after breakfast we will drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, the longest rift in
the crust of the Earth, to Masai Mara Game (Wildlife) Reserve the unspoiled
Savannah. This is Kenyas number one park and is always on every
tourists Must see list. Full of life with various types
of animals and birds, Masai Mara
crowns the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling grasslands
and acacia savannah have time and again been captured on film with the
movie Out Of Africa being the most famous.
Masai Mara is home to the Big Five (Elephant, Buffalo,
Lion, Leopard and Rhino) and over 450 bird species. Apart from the big
five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration
of over a million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in
northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh
feeding grounds, which takes place in late July or August. During this
crossing, hundreds of animals are swept away by the first moving Mara
River and others are killed by the ferocious African Crocodiles. This
crossing gives true meaning to the phrase Survival of the fittest.
Lunch
will be served at the excellent MARA SOPA LODGE
your new home for the next two nights. Sopa means
welcome in the Masai language and true to its name, the lodge and its
staff offer first class customer service and accommodations under a welcoming
atmosphere. Set in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in perfectly
well with its surrounding hillside landscape. The 77 rooms, 12 suites,
and 1 Presidential Suite are all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, mini
bars and elevated verandahs (patios) from which guests can sun bathe,
relax and enjoy the view of the valley and its resident wildlife
and birds. The lodge has direct-dial telephone services, satellite television
and video services. P.S dont
forget your swimming costume for a midday or night swim under the star
filled African sky.
After
lunch and some time for relaxation, or sunbathing and going for a dive
in the pool, your driver/guide will take you for an afternoon game drive
in search of the shy and elusive leopard, the solitary and ill-tempered
Rhino, lions, buffalos, and many others. As the sun starts to edge its
way dip into the African horizon it will be the perfect opportunity to
capture the beautiful Mara landscape on film or video camera. Dinner &
overnight at, MARA SOPA LODGE (BLD).
Day
12: MASAI MARA
An early morning game drive before dawn is the perfect start of another
unforgettable and memorable day in Africa. In between the morning and
afternoon game drives you can sunbathe, take a refreshing dip in the pool,
read a book or novel, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the ambiance
at your lodge and the natural flora & fauna surrounding it. All meals
and overnight at, MARA SOPA LODGE (BLD).
Day
13: MASAI MARA NAIROBI - AIRPORT
After
breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at TOONA
TREE RESTAURANT where you can enjoy some good Italian food.
In the afternoon enjoy a tour of Nairobi The City Under The Sun, followed
by a complimentary dinner hosted by our company at the world famous CARNIVORE
RESTAURANT considered Africas greatest eating experience
(if you love barbecue it doesnt get better than this), and home
to the Simba Saloon one of the cities most popular night clubs.
Thereafter you will be transferred to the Airport for your international
connection for a safe journey home. (BLD)
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