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    2010                                               Kenya Horizons    11 days   from 3245*
  Jun   7, '10-  $3,534   Jun 21, '10 - $3,844   Aug 23, '10 - $3,844
  Jun 14, '10 - $3,844   Jun 28, '10 - $3,844   Sep 13, '10 - $3,241

Day 1,
Mon.
- DEPART USA.

Day 2, Tue. ARRIVE NAIROBI, KENYA
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Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Day 3, Wed. NAIROBI / SAMBURU
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Head north through breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you will reach the outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier. Descend from the lush highlands to the arid Laikipia Plains and the small oasis of the famed Samburu Game Reserve. Samburu lies on the fringe of the hot and sparsely populated northern region of Kenya. In the afternoon, there will be a game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. (B,L,D)

Day 4, Thu. SAMBURU
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Samburu is home to a number of unusual animals and birds such as the Grevy zebra, beisa oryx, dik dik, and ostrich. Also, keep your eyes open for lion, cheetah and antelope on early morning and afternoon game drives. The Uaso Nyiro River provides bathing pools for hippos and elephants, and you may even spot a crocodile or a reticulated giraffe. There is also a spectacular variety of birds. (B,L,D)



Day 5, Fri. SAMBURU / MT. KENYA
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Leaving Samburu, head south towards Mt. Kenya and the Mountain Lodge, with spectacular views of the forested slopes and peaks of the Aberdare Mountain Range along the way. The setting has served as the inspiration for writers and artists over the years. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. This is a tree lodge, set in a forest glade with a waterhole that attracts a variety of wildlife, both day and night. The waterhole is floodlit and there is an underground viewing platform. (B,L,D)

Day 6, Sat. MT. KENYA / GREAT RIFT VALLEY
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Depart early, heading to Nyahururu Falls. Then descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park. A game drive takes you into the park, famous for its pink flamingoes and a sanctuary for hundreds of other species of birds as well as leopard, black rhino and waterbuck. This afternoon, another game drive brings you to the Great Rift Valley Lodge, as the sun sets. (B,L,D)



Day 7, Sun. GREAT RIFT VALLEY / MASAI MARA
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Climb the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Head towards the Masai Mara Game Reserve, which boasts a rich concentration of wildlife. After lunch, a game drive takes you to your lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 8, Mon. MASAI MARA
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Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives, affording opportunities to search for the "big five" – lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. The more adventurous can take an optional hot air balloon ride to see the park from a bird’s eye view. (B,L,D)

Day 9, Tue. MASAI MARA / NAIROBI
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Return to Nairobi. Enjoy a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Manor. Dinner tonight is at the Carnivore Restaurant. (B,D)

Day 10, Wed. DEPART NAIROBI
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The day is at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight. Rooms are reserved until 6 p.m.

Day 11, Thu. ARRIVE USA - You arrive home today.

                                                                           All This Included
  • Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Nairobi when Brendan issues the air tickets
  • Twin-bedded rooms in hotels or lodges listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
  • Meals (B,L,D) as detailed in the itinerary
  • Host service in Nairobi; experienced English-speaking driver/guide while on safari
  • Carefully maintained safari minibus not older than 24 months; maximum 7 tour members per vehicle; pop-up roof for photographers; experienced driver/game spotter.
  • Flights Nairobi/Kilimanjaro/Nairobi
  • Flying Doctors membership
  • Brendan flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

                Sightseeing program and game drives as described in the itinerary, including:
                                 Samburu Game Reserve; Masai Mara Game Reserve
 

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