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Thursday, 06 May 2010 11:50

An ideal safari to those who want to see beautiful scenery, learn about the Masai culture and a lot of wild game.

  1. Tour Starts: Nairobi-Ends NAIROBI.
    Transportation: standard 9 seater van with pop up roof with radio communication.
    Departures Daily
    Activities include: game viewing, bird watching, and visit to Masai village
    Minimum: 2 Pax

Day One: Nairobi/Lake Nakuru


Lake Nakuru lies in the Great Rift Valley and is one of the eight lakes, which stretch the length of Kenya. After breakfast a scenic drive along the descent of the Great Rift Valley towards one of the world ornithological wonders (Lake Nakuru).

The park is known for its seasonal multitudes of pink flamingoes, numerous large mammals can be found here i.e. leopards, rhinos and many herbivores including waterbucks. You will arrive in time for Lunch thereafter a short rest before proceeding for evening game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill.

Meal Plan (L, D)

Day Two: Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara
After a sumptuous breakfast we across the Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Masai Mara is justly one of the best-known wildlife areas in Kenya. Here the herds of elephants browse amongst rich studded grasslands.

Thompson's gazelle, zebra, eland and many more species of Savannah game offer a rich choice for predatory lions, leopards and cheetahs. But even this richness of fauna and untouched life of Africa; continuing as it has for thousands of years, is secondary to the Mara; s annual migration of wildebeest.

The spectacle of more than a million of these creatures moving as a great mass is the most breathtaking sights in nature. Arrive in the Mara in time for lunch. After an afternoon siesta, proceed for evening game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at Mara Simba Lodge or similar.

Meal plan (B, L, D)

Day Three: Masai Mara Game Reserve
The sheer enormity of the Mara and the abundance of exotic wildlife offer endless opportunities for excitement. Today we spend this Full day in natural paradise among Zebra, giraffe, buffalo wildebeest, antelope and gazelle.

We will encounter prides of lion resting in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the tall grass, in wait for the next prey. There is a good chance of spotting cheetah and if you are lucky, the shy leopard.

Meal plan (B L, D)

Day Four: Masai Mara/ Nairobi
After breakfast, cross the Rift Valley to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon. Meal Plan (B)

Rates based on per person sharing:

Seasons

  1. High Season: 16 Dec 2009 - 31 March 2010; 01 July - 15 Dec 2010
  2. Mid Season: 01 - 30 June 2010
  3. Low Season: 01 April - 31 May 2010

Prices include:

  1. Full board accommodation in the lodge/tented camp while on safari as per mentioned itinerary.
  2. Park entrance fees and Game drives.
  3. Transport in a private custom safari minibus with pop-up roof for ideal game viewing and sightseeing through out the safari
  4. Services of trained & experienced English speaking driver/ guide.
  5. Drivers allowance and park entrance fees.

Not Included

  1. Drinks, tips, laundry, visas, travel/baggage insurance, telephone calls and any items of a personal nature
  2. International air transportation to and from Nairobi.
  3. Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements

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