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AJS
25: 8Nights/9Days
Mombasa - Tsavo West - Amboseli - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Nairobi
Day
01: MOMBASA - TSAVO WEST
After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked at Hotel (south or
North Coast) and your driver/guide will drive you through the North Great
Road to , 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 Africa's 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 it's 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 (Tsavo West), 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 Africa's highest mountain, snowcapped
Mt. Kilimanjaro. With it's own airstrip nearby, Kilanguni lodge is the
place to be.
In the afternoonyou
will visit Mzima Spring replenished with two hundred and twenty million
liters of crystal-clear water every day, from the underground streams
stemming from the lava massif known as the Chyulu Hills, 40-50 kilometers
away. Mzima forms a haven for a rich wildlife pageant with elephant soaking
half immersed in the waters, light footed but ponderous looking hippo,
apparently weightless, tip-toeing across the bottom, crocodiles basking
on the bank or swirling through the water; gazelles, zebra and giraffe
wandering around the banks through the thick acacias and raffia palms
together with hundreds of chattering monkeys and birds. Mzima is also
the main source of Mombasa's water supply. There are well-marked nature
trails, an observation platform and an underwater glass tank, which provides
a special vantage point to view this remarkable oasis. Not far from Mzima
Springs, along a well-marked track, lies the precipitous magnificence
of the Ngulia escarpment at the foot of the Ngulia Hills, which rise to
1825 meters. Dinner & overnight at KILANGUNI
SERENA LODGE (BLD).
Day 02 : TSAVO - AMBOSELI
After an early morning breakfast, we proceed to Amboseli National Park
through the statan lava plateau. Beautifully situated beneath the foot
of Africa's 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, Bushbuck's, Kudu, Warthog's, Zebra's 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 Kilimanjaro's 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 you're the "night owl type"
this is the perfect opportunity for you to stay up all night Dinner &
overnight at OL-TUKAI LODGE (BLD).
Day 03: 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 04: AMBOSELI - LAKE NAKURU
Soon after an early morning breakfast, you will depart Amboseli to Lake
Nakuru via Nairobi affectionately known as the "City Under The Sun."
Located in the Rift Valley 1750 meters above sea level, Lake Nakuru is
known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is
world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth which
boasts any where between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos
that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. It
is one of the few parks that have been specifically established (Gazetted)
for the protection of birds specifically flamingoes, more than 450 species
of birds have been recorded here. The park has also been established for
the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home
to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope.
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 Nikki's 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 05: LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA
Today our safari will take us to the jewel of Kenya's parks, the world
famous Masai Mara Game (Wildlife) Reserve. This is Kenya's number one
park and is always on every tourist's "Must see list". Full
of life with various types of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown's 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 to be served at the luxurious MARA SAROVA
TENTED CAMP set in the African bush, on an elevation between
two streams, the camp is a combination of luxury and adventure. After
lunch you can take time out to read a book, novel, sunbathe, take a refreshing
dip in the pool, or simply sit back and relax under the tent. All luxurious
tents have permanent roofs, electricity, and en-suite bathroom facilities.
The grounds are beautifully laid out with trees and flowers inhabited
by a collection of exotic birds and butterflies.
In the afternoon head out with your driver guide in search of the shy
and elusive leopard, other wild animals and over 450 species of birds
of which 57 species are birds of prey. As the sunset starts to edge dip
into the African horizon it will be the perfect opportunity for you to
capture the beautiful Mara landscape on film. After dinner, enjoy the
warmth of the roaring log fire before going to bed under the star filled
African sky. Dinner and overnight at MARA SAROVA
TENTED CAMP (BLD).
Day
06 & 07 : MASAI MARA.
The day will start with an early morning game drive before dawn followed
by breakfast upon your return to the camp. After breakfast you can go
swimming in the pool under the African sun or simply relax for the rest
of the late morning. Later, late afternoon return to the wilderness in
search of wild game, such as Thomson's and Grant's Gazelle, elephants,
lions, and the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino, among others (All meals
and overnight at MARA SAROVA LUXURY TENTED CAMP
(BLD).
Day
08 : MASAI MARA -NAIROBI
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at
TOONA TREE RESTAURANT where you can
enjoy some good Italian food. Later in the evening, a complimentary dinner
will be hosted by our company at the world famous CARNIVORE
RESTAURANT considered "Africa's greatest eating experience"
(if you love barbecue it doesn't get better than this), and home to the
"Simba Saloon" one of the cities most popular night clubs. Later
you will be transferred to NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB
the only all-suite hotel in the city where you can enjoy the
various bars, swimming pool, sauna, exercise gym and even do your last
minute shopping in the gift shop located in the lobby
(BLD).
Day
09 : NAIROBI - FLY
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled
International departure flight (B).
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