Kenya Horizons - Featuring Mara Leisure Camp P a g e 1
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P a g e 3 Kenya Horizons - Featuring Mara Leisure Camp Nairobi - Samburu National Park - Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara Reserve 8 Days / 7 Nights 0 Persons Date of Issue: 31 October 2014 Click here to view your Virtual Itinerary
P a g e 4 Overview Kenya Horizons is one of the most popular safaris in Kenya, where lodges are stylish, guides are knowledgeable and scenery extraordinary. From gerenuk browsing vertically in the Samburu, to the resident hippos of the Mara River, this is an exhilarating safari. Destination Accommodation Nights Basis Room Type Nairobi InterContinental Hotel Nairobi 1 B&B Samburu National Park Ashnil Samburu Camp 2 FB Aberdare National Park Aberdares Rest Camp 1 FB Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru Lodge 1 FB Masai Mara Reserve Mara Leisure Camp 2 FB Key RO: Room only SC: Self Catering HB: Half Board B&B: Bed and breakfast D, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfast FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch FB+: Dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities daily FI: Fully inclusive Price From $2,040.00 per person sharing Included Meet and greet services Airport Transfers in safari minibus or mini coach on shared basis All transport and game drives on safari sector will be in a safari minibus with pop-up roof (maximum 7 passengers) with an English speaking driver-guide on shared basis Guaranteed window seat Meals and accommodation as specified All park fees and government taxes ½ litre bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives Excluded Visas and international flights Airport taxes (clients pay direct) Driver-guide gratuities Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
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P a g e 6 Day 1: InterContinental Hotel Nairobi, Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is Africa s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief there are some fascinating attractions: its café culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world s only urban game reserve. Overnight: InterContinental Hotel Nairobi InterContinental Nairobi has for years been an oasis of comfort for business travellers as well as those who want to experience the wonders of Africa. The Parliament buildings are a short stroll away, Kenyatta International Convention Centre is right next door and Nairobi National Park, Museum Hill and the Elephant Orphanage are within easy reach. Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to the Intercontinental hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Included Bed & Breakfast
P a g e 7 Day 2: Ashnil Samburu Camp, Samburu National Park Samburu National Park Samburu is remote, hot and arid with rugged hills and undulating plains. And like most wildlife areas in such environments Samburu s life blood is the Ewaso Ngiro River, and its riverine forests, which forms its boundary with the Buffalo Springs National Park. This is one of the few areas in Kenya where you can spot southern and northern dwelling species together with highlights being reticulated giraffe, the long necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Grevy's Zebra. Samburu was one of the homes of Elsa the Lioness, star of the bestselling book and award winning movie Born Free. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp Ashnil Samburu Camp sits in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve which takes its name from an oasis of crystal clear water at the western end of the reserve. It is separated from Samburu National Reserve by Ewaso Nyiro River and is less hilly and dense yet equally very attractive. Leave Nairobi after an early breakfast for Samburu, heading north, you'll pass near Thika and continue north through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you'll continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it's a fairly short hop to Samburu. Arrival at the camp in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets. Included Full Board Day 3: Ashnil Samburu Camp, Samburu National Park Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast, and time to relax by the camp pool or the terrace overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
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P a g e 9 Day 4: Aberdares Rest Camp, Aberdare National Park Aberdare National Park The Aberdare National Park was created to protect the forested slopes and moors of the Aberdare Mountains, the peaks of which soar to 3930m and deep valleys are home to cascading streams and rivers. The park has elephant, lion, rhino, black leopard and the very elusive bongo antelope that lives in the high bamboo forest. The highlands are ideal for hiking and the environment so like a moorland one could be forgiven for thinking that you had temporarily left Africa. Overnight: Aberdares Rest Camp Leaving Samburu behind after breakfast,clients will travel South through Isiolo, crossing the foothills of Mount Kenya. On the other side of the mountain is Nanyuki, where you turn south, passing though Naro Moru, where you'll reach Nyeri, one of Kenya's major towns and provincial headquarters and then on to the Aberdare Country Club. Here you ll enjoy a bounteous buffet lunch amidst the beautiful gardens before you are transferred (around ½ an hour) to your night's destination at the Ark, a uniquely shaped lodge tucked away in the Aberdares National Park. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Included Full Board
P a g e 10 Day 5: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its flocks of Lesser Flamingo which are drawn to the algae that flourishes in the saline waters of the soda lake. The national park is home to hippos, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland. Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge Situated in the wonderland of Kenya. The Lake Nakuru Lodge provides quality and service that makes it one of the finest lodges in the world, and perfect relaxation getaway. The lodge blends in well with it's environment, allowing for commanding views of the Lesser Flamingo Interspersed with the greater flamingo for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous. With an array of accommodation options, this is a get away of a lifetime. An early morning start takes you north west as you head for Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson's Falls for its 237 foot cascade. Now travel in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. This is often colored a shimmering flamingo pink, from the beautiful birds lining its shores. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. Following lunch there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets Included Full Board
P a g e 11 Day 6: Mara Leisure Camp, Masai Mara Reserve Masai Mara Reserve The Masai Mara together with Tanzania s Serengeti form Africa s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masaai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet with more than a million animals following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential and you can even do a horseback safari. Overnight: Mara Leisure Camp Welcome to Maasai Mara - the most talked about destination in the world's most talked about wilderness. Located along in the Talek River, at the confluence of the Maasai Mara's four game-viewing areas on the northern boundery of the Maasai Mara game reserve, Mara Leisure camp is located around one of the most spectacular locations in the entire Mara Ecosystem. more After an early morning breakfast, drive to Narok town via Mai-Mahiu with a brief a rest stop and proceed on to Mara arriving in time for lunch at the camp. After lunch, depart for an afternoon game drive returning back to the camp as the sun sets. Included Full Board Day 7: Mara Leisure Camp, Masai Mara Reserve Early morning and afternoon game drives
P a g e 12 Optional It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari. Included Full Board
P a g e 13 Day 8: Departure After breakfast you ll depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading Once in the city, guests will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city center or the airport for ongoing travel arrangements.
P a g e 14 Transport Transfers Date Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] InterContinental Hotel Nairobi Ashnil Samburu Camp Aberdares Rest Camp Lake Nakuru Lodge Mara Leisure Camp InterContinental Hotel Nairobi Ashnil Samburu Camp Aberdares Rest Camp Lake Nakuru Lodge Mara Leisure Camp Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Urgent Contact Numbers Company Name Telephone Email Address Contact Person Safari Ventures Inc 18138108879 npatel@safariventures.com Niru Patel Contact Details & Reference Numbers Service Provider Ref. Number Telephone Address Lake Nakuru Lodge +254 720 404485