DAY 01, TUESDAY:                                NAIROBI

Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to the Norfolk Hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions (book and pay locally. Overnight at the Norfolk Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 02, WEDNESDAY:              ABERDARES

After breakfast drive north through the rich farming areas arriving at the Aberdare Country Club in time for lunch (180 kms). After lunch transfer to the Ark in the lodges own vehicle with overnight bags (main luggage is stored at the Aberdare Country Club for collection the following day). Afternoon at leisure to enjoy excellent views of animals visiting the waterhole from the observation platforms of the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Ark.

DAY 03, THURSDAY:                              SAMBURU

After breakfast return to the Aberdare Country Club to collect left luggage and continue further north to the semi-arid and rugged landscape of Samburu National Reserve (220 kms). After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Intrepids.

DAY 04, FRIDAY:                                   SAMBURU

Early morning and late afternoon game-drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this arid yet beautiful part of Kenya. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at the Samburu Intrepids.

DAY 05, SATURDAY:                              MOUNT KENYA

After breakfast drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya arriving in time for lunch (170 kms). Rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the clubs various facilities. Dinner and overnight at the Mount Kenya Safari Club.

NB dress code at the Mount Kenya Safari Club is smart casual. Children are not allowed in the dinning area after 1900 hrs.

DAY 06, SUNDAY:                                 MASAI MARA

After breakfast transfer to the nearby Nanyuki airstrip for a scheduled flight by light aircraft (maximum baggage allowance 15 kgs) to the Masai Mara Game Reserve (approximately 1 ½ hrs). On arrival at the airstrip met and transferred to the Mara Safari Club for lunch. In the afternoon proceed on a game-drive through one of the worlds greatest game reserves. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Safari Club.

NB game-drives in the Mara are conducted by the resident driver/guides in the camps own 4X4WD vehicles and a window seat cannot be guaranteed.

DAY 07, MONDAY:                                 MASAI MARA

An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Rest of the morning at leisure at the camp. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Safari Club.

DAY 08, TUEDAY:                                  DEPART

After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled flight by light aircraft (maximum baggage allowance 15 kgs) to Nairobi (approximately 45 minutes). Met on arrival at the airport before proceeding with your chosen extension or return home.

END OF SERVICE

NOTES:

1.      The above rates are as per the itineraries given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:

·          Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated

·          Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in a microbus except in the Masai Mara where the resident driver/guide will conduct game-drives in the camps own vehicle on seat-in-coach basis

·          Nanyuki-Mara-Nairobi airfare on scheduled flights by light aircraft (maximum baggage allowance 15 kgs only)

·          Cost of all park entrance fees

·          Services of professional driver/guides

2.      The above costs do not include:

·          Expenses of a personal nature

·          Tips and porterage

·          Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels

·          Any visa fees

·          Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

CHILD POLICY

07 – 11 years                                                              50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults

12 years and above                                                     100% of adult rate

2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                 100% of adult rate

Children below the age of 7 years are not permitted at the Ark

CANCELLATION POLICY

Before 46 days of arrival                                                          No cancellation fee

Between 45 and 30 days of arrival                              25% cancellation fee

Between 29 and 15 days of arrival                              50% cancellation fee

Between 14 and 3 days of arrival                                90% cancellation fee

Between 2 and 0 days of arrival                                              100% cancellation fee

Status Report required 60 days prior to arrival

Rooming List required 45 days prior to arrival

MASAI SAFARI

ITINERARY:

DAY 01, MONDAY OR SATURDAY:                      NAIROBI

Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions (book and pay locally. Overnight at the Nairobi Serena Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 02, TUESDAY OR SUNDAY:             SAMBURU

After breakfast drive north through rich farming areas and across the Equator to the semi-arid and rugged landscape of Samburu National Reserve (360 kms). After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Serena Lodge.

DAY 03, WEDNESDAY OR MONDAY:                  SAMBURU

Early morning and late afternoon game-drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this arid yet beautiful part of Kenya. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at the Samburu Serena Lodge.

DAY 04, THURSDAY OR TUESDAY:                     MOUNT KENYA

After breakfast drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check-in at Mountain Lodge (240 kms). Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge or join a nature walk (weather permitting) led by a local guide. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Lodge.

DAY 05, FRIDAY OR WEDNESDAY:                     LAKE NAKURU

After breakfast drive into the Great Rift Valley to the Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch (240 kms). Enjoy a late afternoon game-drive in the park host to flamingoes and the endangered rhinos among other big game species along the lakes shore. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge.

DAY 06, SATURDAY OR THURSDAY:                   MASAI MARA

After an early breakfast drive to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at the Mara Serena Lodge with lunch and a game-drive en route (370 kms). Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge.

DAY 07, SUNDAY OR FRIDAY:                MASAI MARA

An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge.

DAY 08, MONDAY OR SATURDAY:                      DEPART

After breakfast return to Nairobi (360 kms) and proceed with your chosen extension or return home.

END OF SERVICE

NOTES:

1.      The above rates are as per the itineraries given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:

·          Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated

·          Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in a microbus

·          Cost of all park entrance fees

·          Services of professional driver/guides

2.      The above costs do not include:

·          Expenses of a personal nature

·          Tips and porterage

·          Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels

·          Any visa fees

·          Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

CHILD POLICY

07 – 11 years                                                              50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults

12 years and above                                                     100% of adult rate

2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                 100% of adult rate

Children below the age of 7 years are not permitted at Mountain Lodge

CANCELLATION POLICY

Before 36 days of arrival                                                          No cancellation fee

Between 35 and 14 days of arrival                              25% cancellation fee

Between 13 and 8 days of arrival                                            50% cancellation fee

Between 7 and 0 days of arrival                                              100% cancellation fee

RELEASE PERIOD

Peak Season                                                                60 days

High Season                                                                35 days

Low Season                                                                 21 days

SAMBURU SAFARI

ITINERARY:

DAY 01, SATURDAY OR MONDAY:                      NAIROBI

Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to the Holiday Inn. The remainder of the day is at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions (book and pay locally. Overnight at the Holiday Inn on bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 02, SUNDAY OR TUESDAY:             SAMBURU

After breakfast drive north through rich farming areas and across the Equator to the semi-arid and rugged landscape of Samburu National Reserve (360 kms). After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Game Lodge.

DAY 03, MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY:                  SAMBURU

Early morning and late afternoon game-drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this arid yet beautiful part of Kenya. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at the Samburu Game Lodge.

DAY 04, TUESDAY OR THURSDAY:                     ABERDARES

After breakfast drive to the Aberdare Highlands arriving at the Outspan Hotel for lunch (220 kms). After lunch transfer to Treetops in the lodges own vehicle with overnight bags (main luggage is stored at the Outspan Hotel for collection the following day). Afternoon at leisure to enjoy excellent views of animals visiting the waterhole from the observation platforms of the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Treetops.

DAY 05, WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY:                     LAKE NAKURU/ LAKE ELEMENTAITA

Early in the morning transfer to Outspan Hotel for breakfast. After collecting left luggage drive into the Great Rift Valley to the Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch (180 kms). Enjoy an afternoon game-drive in the park host to flamingoes and the endangered rhinos among other big game species along the lakes shore. Dinner and overnight at either Lake Nakuru Lodge or Lake Elementaita Lodge.

DAY 06, THURSDAY OR SATURDAY:                   MASAI MARA

After an early breakfast drive to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at the lodge (315 kms). Enjoy a late afternoon game-drive in one of the world’s finest game reserves. Dinner and overnight at the Keekorok Lodge.

DAY 07, FRIDAY OR SUNDAY:                MASAI MARA

An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Keekorok Lodge.

DAY 08, SATURDAY OR MONDAY:                      DEPART

After breakfast return to Nairobi (300 kms) and proceed with your chosen extension or return home.

END OF SERVICE

NOTES:

1.      The above rates are as per the itineraries given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:

·          Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated

·          Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in a microbus

·          Cost of all park entrance fees

·          Services of professional driver/guides

2.      The above costs do not include:

·          Expenses of a personal nature

·          Tips and porterage

·          Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels

·          Any visa fees

·          Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

CHILD POLICY

07 – 11 years                                                              50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults

12 years and above                                                     100% of adult rate

2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                 100% of adult rate

Children below the age of 7 years are not permitted at Treetops

CANCELLATION POLICY

Before 36 days of arrival                                                          No cancellation fee

Between 35 and 14 days of arrival                              25% cancellation fee

Between 13 and 3 days of arrival                                            50% cancellation fee

Between 2 and 0 days of arrival                                              100% cancellation fee

RELEASE PERIOD

Peak Season                                                                60 days

High Season                                                                35 days

Low Season                                                                 21 days

BIG FIVE SAFARI

ITINERARY:

DAY 01, TUESDAY:                                            NAIROBI

Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to the Holiday Inn. The remainder of the day is at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions (book and pay locally. Overnight at the Holiday Inn on bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 02, WEDNESDAY:                          SAMBURU

After breakfast drive north through rich farming areas and across the Equator to the semi-arid and rugged landscape of Samburu National Reserve (360 kms). After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar.

DAY 03, THURSDAY:                                          SAMBURU

Early morning and late afternoon game-drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this arid yet beautiful part of Kenya. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at the Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar.

DAY 04, FRIDAY:                                               TREETOPS

After breakfast drive to the Aberdare Highlands arriving at the Outspan Hotel for lunch (220 kms). After lunch transfer to Treetops in the lodges own vehicle with overnight bags (main luggage is stored at the Outspan Hotel for collection the following day). Afternoon at leisure to enjoy excellent views of animals visiting the waterhole from the observation platforms of the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Treetops.

DAY 05, SATURDAY:                                          LAKE NAIVASHA

After an early breakfast drive into the Great Rift Valley to the Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch (240 kms). Afternoon at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions including guided walks with naturalists or boat rides (book and pay locally). Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar.

DAY 06, SUNDAY:                                             MASAI MARA

After an early breakfast drive to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at the lodge (270 kms). Enjoy a late afternoon game-drive in one of the world’s finest game reserves. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

DAY 07, MONDAY:                                             MASAI MARA

An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

DAY 08, TUESDAY:                                            DEPART

After breakfast return to Nairobi (300 kms) and proceed with your chosen extension or return home.

END OF SERVICE

NOTES:

1.      The above rates are as per the itineraries given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:

·          Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated

·          Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in a microbus

·          Cost of all park entrance fees

·          Services of professional driver/guides

2.      The above costs do not include:

·          Expenses of a personal nature

·          Tips and porterage

·          Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels

·          Any visa fees

·          Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

CHILD POLICY

Below 2 years                                                              Free

02 – 11 years                                                              50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults

12 years and above                                                     100% of adult rate

2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                 100% of adult rate

CANCELLATION POLICY

Before 46 days of arrival                                                          No cancellation fee

Between 45 and 34 days of arrival                              25% cancellation fee

Between 33 and 8 days of arrival                                            50% cancellation fee

Between 7 and 0 days of arrival                                              100% cancellation fee

RELEASE PERIOD

Peak Season                                                                60 days

High Season                                                                45 days

Low Season                                                                 30 days

TASTE OF TANZANIA SAFARI

ITINERARY:

DAY 01, SUNDAY:                                 LAKE MANYARA

Met on arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and driven straight to Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge arriving in time for lunch (150 kms). Later drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, for an afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge.

DAY 02, MONDAY:                                 SERENGETI

After an early breakfast drive to the world famous Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area arriving in time for lunch (240 kms). In the afternoon proceed on a game-drive in this magnificent wildlife heaven. Dinner and overnight at the Seronera Wildlife Lodge.

DAY 03, TUESDAY:                                SERENGETI

On this day you the opportunity to take an early morning balloon safari with bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or an early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure. Later after lunch, enjoy an afternoon game-drive followed by dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge.

DAY 04, WEDNESDAY:              NGORONGORO

After breakfast drive with picnic lunch boxes to the Ngorongoro Crater (200 kms). A brief stop is made at Ol Duvai Gorge and museum, the site of the remains or prehistoric man. Continue to Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.

DAY 05, THURSDAY:                              NGORONGORO

Enjoy a half-day crater tour either in the morning or in the afternoon with a visit to a local Masai village. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.

DAY 06, FRIDAY:                                   DEPART

After an early breakfast return to Arusha and continue with onward option (200 kms).

NOTES:

1.      The above rates are as per the itineraries given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:

·          Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated

·          Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in 4X4 WD vehicles

·          Cost of all park entrance fees

·          Services of professional driver/guides

2.      The above costs do not include:

·          Expenses of a personal nature

·          Tips and porterage

·          Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels

·          Any visa fees

·          Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

CHILD POLICY

Below 2 years                                                              Free

02 – 11 years                                                              50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults

12 years and above                                                     100% of adult rate

2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                 100% of adult rate

CANCELLATION POLICY

Before 46 days of arrival                                                          No cancellation fee

Between 45 and 31 days of arrival                              50% cancellation fee

Between 30 and 16 days of arrival                              75% cancellation fee

Between 15 and 0 days of arrival                                            100% cancellation fee

RELEASE PERIOD

Peak Season                                                                60 days

High Season                                                                45 days

Low Season                                                                 45 days