MAGICAL
KENYA SAFARI
Day 1:
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, briefed
by the Destination Connect representative and transfer to Safari Park
Hotel or similar-
Nairobi. Booked on bed & breakfast basis. Free evening entertainment
by the resident safari cats. Optional City Tour of Nairobi Overnight
at the hotel.
Information
about NAIROBI
Nairobi is a cosmopolitan and multicultural religious city, with many
immigrants from former British colonies, including India, Somalia
and Sudan. This is highlighted in the number of churches, mosques,
temples and gurdwaras within the city.
Day 2:
After breakfast, depart southwards to Amboseli National Park famous
for its spectacular view of the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather
permitting). Arrive at Amboseli Serena Lodge/Similar in time for lunch
and at 1600hrs enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in the park.
This is in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, beside Acacia trees and
a natural spring, amidst more big game than almost anywhere else in
Africa. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day
3
Full day game drive in the park, to see more of the spectacular
views in the park.
Information
about AMBOSELI
Amboseli lies immediately North West of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the
border with Tanzania. Amboseli was established as a reserve in 1968
and gazetted as a National Park in 1974. The Park covers 392 km2,
and forms part of the much larger 3,000 Km2 Amboseli ecosystem.
Large concentrations of wildlife occur here in the dry season, making
Amboseli a popular tourist destination. It is surrounded by 6 communally
owned group ranches.
The National Park embodies 5 main wildlife habitats (open plains,
acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland)
and covers part of a Pleistocene lake basin, now dry. Within this
basin is a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli, that floods during years
of heavy rainfall. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great
scenic beauty - the landscape is dominated by MT Kilimanjaro.
Activity
Game viewing, bird watching
Day
4:
After breakfast, depart and drive to Nairobi with a snack stop (
OWN ACCOUNT) Then proceed to the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National
Park arriving at Lake Nakuru Lodge / Similar enjoy a game drive
in the park that also takes you to the shores of the lake famous
for its birdlife especially flamingoes that form a pink hue across
the lake enroute to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Information about LAKE NAKURU
Lake Nakuru is a very shallow strongly alkaline lake 62 km2 in extent.
It is set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and
grassland next to Nakuru town. The landscape includes areas of marsh
and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffs and outcrops, stretches
of acacia woodland and rocky hillsides covered with a Euphorbia
forest on the eastern perimeter.
The lake catchment is bounded by Menengai crater to the north, the
Bahati hills to the north east, the lion hill ranges to the east,
eburu crater to the south and the mau escarpment to the west. Three
major rivers, the njoro, makalia and enderit drain into the lake,
together with treated water from the town's sewage works and the
outflow from several springs along the shore.
Lake Nakuru was first gazetted as a bird sanctuary in 1960 and upgraded
to National Park status in 1968. A northern extension was added
to the park in 1974 and the lake was designated as a Ramsar site
in 1990. The foundation of the parks food chains is the cyanophyte
spirulina platensis which can support huge numbers of lesser flamingo.
Activity
Game viewing, bird watching
Day 5:
Depart Nakuru after breakfast and drive through the floor of the
Rift Valley to the world famous game reserve, the Maasai Mara arriving
at Mara Serena Lodge / Similar in time for lunch. At 1600hrs enjoy
an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Dinner and overnight at
the lodge.
Day 6 & 7:
Full day in the reserve with both morning and afternoon game drives
at 0630hrs and 1600hrs respectively. The Mara is the northern extension
of the Serengeti and its rolling plains are home to hundreds of
plains game together with predators that feed on them. All meals
and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge / Similar.
Information
about MAASAI MARA
The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most celebrated game park, it offers
the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other
species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is
a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in
July and August of each year. We drive straight to our Permanent
campsite along the Talek River, which borders the reserve. Accommodation
is in large stand-up tents with beds. Showers are available in the
camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.
Activity
Game Watching, Wildlife, Ethnic, Traditional Dances, Photography,
Relaxation, Camping.
Day 8:
Say good-bye to the “bush” as you depart the
Maraand drive back to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Lunch at
the carnivore and thereafter proceed to JKIA airport for your scheduled
flight to Lamu. Met on arrival and transferred to Kijani House Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at Kijani House Hotel or similar.
Information
about CARNIVORE
The Carnivore is a unique experience. This open-air meat specialty
restaurant has become a standard stop on the safari trail. Every
type of meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game, is
roasted on traditional Maasai swords (skewers) over a huge, visually
spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the restaurant.
DAY
9& 10
You have two more leisurely days to enjoy the beach and activities
available at Kijani. For a change of pace, you may also take a traditional
dhow and sail to the town of Lamu, the oldest surviving town on
the coast of East Africa. The old stone town has narrow winding
streets, historic mosques and a colorful market. There are no cars
allowed on the island, so transportation is by donkey or dhow. The
atmosphere here is friendly and relaxed and day to day life here
has changed little over the centuries. Overnight
DAY 11
Spend your morning at leisure. After lunch you will be transferred
to the airstrip where you will depart on the Kenya Airways flight
back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be met and taken to dinner.
Afterwards you will be driven back to Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport to connect with your flight home.
ENQUIRE
FOR A QUOTE
The
Above costs include:
* Park entrance fees in the game reserves and National Parks
* Fullboard Accommodation while on safari
* Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi
* Experienced English Speaking driver-guide
* All road transportation and Game drives using custom made Safari
minivans with pop-up roof for enhanced photography
* All meals as specified in the itinerary
The
costs exclude:-
*
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
* All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone
calls, etc
* Tips and drinks/beverages.
* Any Other Items not mentioned above
* Medical/Travel Insurance
For Bookings Contact
DESTINATION CONNECT
Tel 254 20 273 8211 / 272 3790
SMS +254722 268 722
Nairobi, Kenya
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