SAFARI IN KENYA

4 DAYS LAKE NAIVASHA / MAASAI MARA

PRICES IN UNITED STATES DOLLAR - USD - $:

2007 SAFARI SEASON	Per Person Sharing	Single Room Supplement
PEAK SEASON: 23 December to 02 January 01 February to 28 February 01 July to 31 October	758	248
HIGH SEASON: 01 November to 22 December 03 January to 31 January 01 March to 09 April 01 June to 30 June	880	156
LOW SEASON: 10 April to 31 May	789	30

(Prices subject to change without notice please inquire here to get the current accurate price)

Day 1 of safari in kenya ; LakeNaivasha;
Depart Nairobi in the morning for lake Naivasha arriving at around noon. Lunch at Lake Naivasha country club. Rest of the day at leisure (optional: boat ride). Dinner and overnight at lake Naivasha country club.

Day 2 of safari in kenya Maasai Mara;
Breakfast at lake Naivasha country club. After breakfast depart for Maasai Mara arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.

Day 3 of safari in kenya ; Maasai Mara;
Full day in Massai Mara, morning and afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at a lodge.

Day 4 of safari in kenya ; Nairobi ;
After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving at 13.00 hours. (OR CHOOSE ALTERNATIVE SAFARI BELOW)

SAFARI IN KENYA

This safari is for those with an adventurous spirit, a desire to experience wildlife in its pristine environment, and a penchant for rustic luxury. You’ll visit 3 diverse wildlife areas: Meru, beautiful haven to George and Joy Adamson’s famous lion ,Elsa Mugie ranch, a private game sanctuary where you will find unique northern species of wildlife and where you have freedom to walk, trek with donkeys or go night game drives and finally, the Maasai mara, renowned for the yearly great migration of wildebeest and considered to be Kenya’s premier wildlife viewing area. Accommodation is in remote luxury tented camps offering first class service and delicious cuisine. travel is by light aircraft in between destinations and in specially outfitted 4WD vehicles for game viewing. Knowledgeable and friendly driver/ guide help you make the best of your experience in the African bush.
Safari Highlights;

MERU NATIONAL PARK
LAIKIPIA PLATEAU
MAASAI MARA
Day 1 of safari in kenya –ARRIVE NAIROBI
On arrival at Jomo Kenyata international Airport in Nairobi you will be met by our safari representatives and transferred to the historic Norfolk Hotel located within easy walking distance from downtown shops and city markets or you can simply relax and enjoy drink on the verandah bar. overnight – Norfolk Hotel(B)

Day 2/3 of safari in kenya -  MERU NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson airport for a short domestic flight to Nanyuki, arriving at the base of the legendary Mt. Kenya,you will proceed by charter flight to Meru National park.
Meru was the home of “Elsa” the lioness made famous by Joy and George Adamson. Its  an arid park, dotted with gigantic baobab trees, crystal clear palm-fringed springs and streams fed by water from Mt. Kenya and nyambeni mountains. Herds of eland, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, elephant, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, grant’s gazelle, the elusive lesser kudu and ofcourse the predators,lion ,leopard,cheetah and hyena roam the park. Meru, due to its location has had very few visitors and you can enjoy pristine wilderness practically on your own.
Elsa’s kopje is on Mughwnago Hill with breath taking 360 degree views over the swamp sand plains of the park in front, and the foothills of Mt.Kenya behind. At an altitude of 1,500ft. its warm, but with minimum humidity and very comfortable. Each of the eight rooms is a cottage made of natural materials, blending into the hillside. The rooms are open to a verandah, so you can look out onto the view from your bed. The camp offers unforgettable “bush’ food and even has a swimming pool for cooling off on hot days.
During your two days you will explore the park with professional driver/guides on game drives and on foot if you wish with a range. Overnight- Elsa’s Kopje camp(BLD) or Similar.

Days 4/5/6 of safari in kenya - LAIKIPIA PLATEAU
You will depart by a private charter for a privately owned game sanctuary, mugie ranch. With 50,000 acres of plains, valleys, acacia and wild olive woodland, this ranch is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including vast herds of elephant. Activities include game drives, horseback riding amongst the animals guided  exploration on foot ,and night game drives. Your host will plan days with you, and  your plans may be embellished with a surprise bush breakfast, or hilltop “sundowner” cocktail.
Mugie camp is comprised of 6 large walk-in tents, with a private hot water shower and flush toilet attached to the rear of the tent. This is a camp in the full tradition of the tented safaris of yesteryear; wonderful candle-lit dinners, drinks and canapés around the campfire in the evening. Overnights – Mugie Camp (BLD)

Days 7/8/9 of safari in kenya -  MAASAI MARA
Depart by charter to Nanyuki where you will connect with the scheduled flight to the maasai mara.You will arrive in good time for a short game en- route to camp where you will settle in, have lunch, and rest before embarking on your chosen afternoon activity.The Mara savannah supports an enormous variety of plains games and their predators.your driver/guide will help to understand the behavior  of the animals as you track them, and you will enjoy being witness to the interaction between them. Again you will plan your days with the camp host.
Your accommodation is in large, comfortable walk-in tents with private hot shower and simple but sanitary toilets attached to the rear of the tents. Once again, this is tenting in the full classic tradition-ice with evening drinks around the fire, enjoying the sounds of the African night. This camp is completely dismantled for three months of the year to help preserve this pristine wilderness. Overnight- Classic mara Camp (BLD)

Day 10 of safari in kenya – NAIROBI/END OF SAFARI
Today after a morning game drive, you will leave the glorious wilderness. You’ll arrive in Nairobi around noon, be transferred to a day room at the Norfolk Hotel to allow you to rest and do some souvenir shopping if you wish. You will dinner tonight on your own before being transferred to JKIA for your flight back home.