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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
- Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the Nairobi Serena
Hotel.
Day 3,
Wed. NAIROBI / SAMBURU
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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Scheduled
transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Nairobi when
Brendan issues the air tickets
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Twin-bedded
rooms in hotels or lodges listed or similar; hotel taxes, service
charges, and tips for baggage handling
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Meals (B,L,D)
as detailed in the itinerary
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Host service
in Nairobi; experienced English-speaking driver/guide while on
safari
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Carefully
maintained safari minibus not older than 24 months; maximum 7 tour
members per vehicle; pop-up roof for photographers; experienced
driver/game spotter.
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Flights
Nairobi/Kilimanjaro/Nairobi
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Flying
Doctors membership
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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
Call or
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information, or to speak to a guide about this trip.
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