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| Itinerary | |
| Day 01 |
MANILA – HONGKONG – NAIROBI CX900/KQ861 1225 – 1435 / 2150 - 0610+1 Enjoy in-flight service on board |
| Day 02 | NAIROBI – OL PEJETA (B/L/D) Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our representative and transferred to an exclusive private Safari Lounge where light breakfast / refreshment will be served. After breakfast, drive across the Rift Valley and head north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (240km, approximately 4hrs drive) situated on the plains near Mount Kenya. Ole Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in all of the east Africa and is one of the richest private wildlife viewing areas in Kenya. Arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwater's Serena Tented Camp. After lunch, enjoy a game drive in the conservancy. During your game drive stop at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary was established to provide long term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Here, see the chimps & learn more about their plight. Return to your camp as the sun sets for dinner and overnight at Sweetwater's Tented Camp(5*) |
| Day 03 | OLPEJETA – SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE (B/L/D) Today after breakfast, travel north past the Equator to Samburu National Reserve known for its arid landscape and unique wildlife (170km, approximately 3hrs drive) The Ewaso Nyiro which borders the reserve,provides a year round water supply. Arriving in time for lunch at Ashnil Samburu Camp. After lunch enjoy an Late Afternoon Game Drive followed by a Sundowner Cocktail Party at the banks of the river, where you can have the chance to see rare animals you will not see in other parts of the country. Commonly reffered to as the Samburu "Special 5", this includes Gravy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa Oryx and the gerenuk, long necked antelope that feeds while standing on its hind feet. Return to your camp. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Luxury Camp (5*) |
| Day 04 | SAMBURU – THOMPSON FALLS –LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D) After an early breakfast, drive into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park (370 kms approximately 6 hours drive). Make a photo stop at Nyahururu Falls, also known as Thompson's Falls. Lunch at Thompson's Lodge. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its population of Pink Flamingos that feeds in the alkaline water of the lake. Other animals you may see on your Game Drive include waterbuck, giraffe, impala, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see a white rhinoceros, commonly spotted here. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (4*) |
| Day 05 | LAKE NAKURU – LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE (B/L/D) After an early breakfast, transfer to the fresh water Lake Naivasha, (80km, approximately 1hr 15 minutes drive), the highest of all the lakes in The Rift Valley which makes up some of the oldest and deepest lakes in the world. Here you will take a Morning Boat Ride around the lake to view the resident hippos. If you are lucky, you might even spot a fish eagle. After boat ride, depart for the world famous Maasai Mara (280km, approximately 5hrs drive) arriving late in the evening. Picnic packed lunch will be served. Continue to Ashnil Mara Camp with a Game Drive in the most famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Game abounds here, particularly when the migration is on, and millions of wildebeests and zebras make their way back and forth across the Mara River on their annual trek. The Mara is also noted for its abundance of plains game, lions - particularly the black manned males, elephants, cheetah, rhino and even the elusive leopard. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp (5*) |
| Day 06 | MASAI MARA (B/L/D) |
| Day 07 | MASAI MARA - NAIROBI - HONGKONG - MANILA (B/L/D) KQ860/CX905 2310-1755+1/2140-2335 After breakfast return to Nairobi (325km, approximately 6hrs drive). On arrival, lunch will be taken at a local Chinese Restaurant. After lunch, visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the movie "Out of Africa". Next, stop at the Giraffe Centre, a non-profit organization focused on saving the Rothschild's giraffe. Here you will learn a bit more about this sub-species and have the opportunity to feed them. Dinner at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant famous for its large selection of Game Grills. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight |
| Day 08 | ARRIVE MANILA Home Sweet Home! |
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For further details:
| Inclusions: |
| » RT economy class airfare with Kenya Airways and Cathay Pacific » Accommodation in luxury tented camps and lodge » Full board meals as indicated in the itinerary » Sundowner & Buah Dinner experience in Masai Mara (min. 4 required) » Park entrance fees and conservation fees » Services of professional English speaking driver/guide » All game drives and visits as specified |
| Not Included: |
| » Kenya Visa fee USD80 » All foreign and local taxes » Water and drinks during meals » Porterage and tips to driver-guides » Travel Insurance » Expenses of personal in nature (All mentioned fees are subject to change) |
| FREE |
| Overnight stay with breakfast for TWO @ SOFITEL Luxury Hotel |
| OPTIONS |
| - Balloon Safari $400/person (advance reservation required) |
[Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Booking conditions apply.]