Arrive into Nairobi International Airport. Clear customs and immigration formalities.

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2 Day 01 LONDON NAIROBI Depart London Heathrow flying with British Airways. BA065 Economy Dep: London Heathrow 10:10 Arr: Nairobi 21:35 Arrive into Nairobi International Airport. Clear customs and immigration formalities. Kenya Visas: You need a visa to enter Kenya. You can either get a visa on arrival at the airport, or before you travel. To minimise time spent queuing at the airport, get a visa before you travel. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the e-visas website. Private transfer on arrival to your hotel. Eka Hotel 1 x Superior Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 1-night Eka Hotel is a contemporary style hotel ideally located just minutes from the international airport and 5km from Wilson Airport. The hotel has a total of 170 rooms and all are air-conditioned and equipped with a flatscreen TV with satellite connection and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Facilities at the hotel include restaurants, a bar, gym, swimming pool, lush gardens and meeting & event facilities. 2

3 Day 02 NAIROBI MASAI MARA After breakfast, meet your experienced English-speaking driver-guide with private 4WD safari vehicle. Private 4WD safari vehicles are equipped with seat belts, game viewing hatch, luggage area for soft-sided bags, seven passenger window seats, cooler box with bottled water and first-aid kits. When you are on safari, you get a 4WD vehicle which is for your exclusive use only. This has the advantage that your safari will be far more flexible in terms of times of departure and times can be agreed between you and the driver-guide on a daily basis. It also means that for example on a full day game drive you may want to return to the lodge for lunch instead of taking a packed lunch or you may feel tired on a particular day and want to return to the lodge to relax and enjoy a cool drink by the pool. You may also want to stay at a particular area where there is a specific animal that you would like to view for an hour or more. The most important aspect of a safari with us is our driver-guides. You will spend a lot of time with them all our driver-guides are hand-picked and are very friendly, cheerful, experienced and knowledgeable about the parks and animals. We can forward you copies of questionnaires filled by our previous clients should you wish. 3

4 CONT NAIROBI MASAI MARA Drive to the Masai Mara and enjoy lunch on arrival at your lodge. Keekorok Lodge 1 x Standard Room on Full Board Basis for 2-nights Located in the southern region of the Masai Mara National Reserve and surrounded by an area of lush grassland and permanent springs, Keekorok Lodge has an enviable position in the direct path of the migration. Keekorok means place of black trees in the local Masai language and is in an area where there is an abundance of animals and at any time of year the surrounding landscape is teeming with wildlife. The lodge has a total of 101 guest rooms, all with en suite facilities and with private balconies. All are tastefully furnished and are either within single-storey blocks or are individual bungalows. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, the Eseriani Spa, a restaurant serving good quality international and local cuisine, three bars, a cafe and a television lounge. A short stroll along a wooden platform takes you to the Hippo Bar for the unique experience of observing hippos wallowing in their pool whilst you enjoy a relaxing drink. Alternatively, follow the path through the trees to the Elephant Deck for a wonderful place to observe the surrounding wildlife. Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. 4

5 Day 03 MASAI MARA Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve. One of East Africa s most famous reserves, the 1,600 sq km Mara consists of undulating hills and great rolling grasslands that sustain some of the most varied wildlife in Africa, if not the world. There is always game in the Mara, however it changes its character dramatically with the seasons. When the grass is fairly high in many areas, game-viewing is restricted, but the countryside is incredibly green and at its most scenic. As the countryside dries out, game-viewing improves. Game concentrations are at their greatest from around July to the end of October, when the migrating herds filter across the Mara River from western Serengeti. During this period, you will find vast plains filled, as far as the eye can see, with wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, eland, Topi and hartebeest as well as the normal resident herds such as elephant, buffalo and giraffe. Naturally, these are all followed by great prides of lion, hyena, cheetah and the various other predators and scavengers. Many animals do not survive these annual trips due to exhaustion or the treacherous river crossings, where some of the world s largest crocodiles await their feast. 5

6 Day 04 MASAI MARA LAKE NAKURU After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru and enjoy lunch on arrival at your lodge. Lake Nakuru Lodge 1 x Standard Room on a Full Board basis for 1-night Originally a farm house, Lake Nakuru Lodge is located inside Lake Nakuru National Park. The lodge has 68 rooms and cottages and a lovely outdoor pool. The rooms have en-suite bathrooms with private shower. All rooms have a veranda with panoramic views of Lake Naivasha. Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The most famous of the Rift Valley lakes, Nakuru is a soda lake set within the 62 sq km park, renowned for its magnificent array of birdlife. It is the migratory flocks of thousands of greater and lesser flamingo that really create the attraction here, when the lake s shallow waters turn pink. Black and white rhino, the rare Rothschild s giraffe, a small herd of buffalo, dik dik, klipspringer, eland, the occasional leopard and many other plains game are also found here. 6

7 Day 05 LAKE NAKURU AMBOSELI After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park and enjoy a picnic lunch en-route. Ol Tukai Lodge 1 x Standard Room on a Full Board basis for 2-nights In the heart of the Amboseli, this lodge offers great service and value for money. There are 80 cottage style rooms scattered throughout the well-manicured lawns and acacia trees with magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Large herds of Elephant often roam nearby. Day 06 AMBOSELI Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli National Park. Although small, Amboseli National Park provides some of East Africa s most iconic scenery. Here, large herds of elephants gather around swamps of Ekongo Narok and Olokenya and the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro makes a stunning backdrop. 7

8 Day 07 AMBOSELI - NAIROBI - MOMBASA - DIANI BEACH After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for lunch (included). Afterward, drive to the international airport to meet an onward flight with Kenya Airways. End of services of your experienced English-speaking driver-guide with private 4WD safari vehicle. KQ610 Economy Dep: Nairobi Intl 17:10 Arr: Mombasa 18:10 Private transfer on arrival to your hotel. Baobab Beach Resort & Spa 1 x Standard Room on an All-Inclusive basis for 7-nights Located on the world-famous Diani Beach, the Baobab Beach Resort and Spa is set within 80 acres of tropical gardens, overlooking the Indian Ocean. An oasis of tranquillity and serenity, the resort s picturesque location is nestled on a coral headland overlooking vast stretches of golden beach. Shaded by indigenous coastal vegetation and exotic coconut palms the resort stretches over 500 metres of golden beach front offering the ultimate luxury beach holiday. Guestrooms have been specifically designed to provide paramount comfort and luxury for all our clients. Guests may utilise leisure facilities across the resort including 3 swimming pools, dining areas and much more. All rooms are refined and fitted with all modern amenities with private terrace or balcony, offering a variety of spectacular ocean, pool and garden views. There are a variety of activities on offer at the resort. Experience the thrill of big game fishing outside the barrier reef, snorkel in the calm ocean waters from a glass-bottomed boat or try your hand at windsurfing or scuba diving. For those who fancy something more gentle, a walk through the indigenous forest provides an opportunity to spot several species of monkey and birds. There is also a nearby golf course. 8

9 Days DIANI BEACH Days at leisure. Optional activities can be arranged locally. Day 14 DIANI BEACH MOMBASA - NAIROBI Private transfer to the airport to meet an onward flight with Kenya Airways. KQ611 Economy Dep: Mombasa 18:50 Arr: Nairobi 19:50 On arrival, collect your bags and check-in for your return flight with British Airways. Day 15 NAIROBI - LONDON BA064 Economy Dep: Nairobi Intl 00:30 Arr: London Heathrow 06:15 (+1 day) Arrive back into London Heathrow. 9

10 From 3, per person A deposit of around 20% is usually required to secure a booking Includes Flights as listed. All pre-payable airport departure taxes. Accommodation as listed. Transfers and transport as listed (on a shared basis unless specified as private). Meals as listed. Excursions as listed (on a shared basis unless specified as private). Government taxes and park fees. Excludes Local departure taxes, park fee increases and VAT increases where applicable. Tips and gratuities. Any future currency surcharges. Any future airline fare, tax or fuel surcharges.* *In the event of airfare /tax increases you will have the option to pay for your airfare in advance to avoid these increases. Please Note All flights, accommodation and services are subject to availability at the time of booking. Air fares, taxes, schedules and routings are subject to change until ticket issue. Booking Conditions A deposit of around 20% is usually required to secure a booking. The final balance would be due 10 weeks prior to departure. You can review our full booking conditions at: Passenger Information Please provide full passport details on confirmation of booking. Financial & Consumer Protection When you book with Distinctive World Travel you are safe in the knowledge that we are fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority and hold an Air Tour Operators Licence (ATOL 9027) We are a member of AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators) which represents the UK s 140 top specialist tour operators and prides itself on providing the highest level of customer satisfaction by concentrating on: Choice, Quality and Service. 10