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06 : THE GREAT TREK
13Nights/14Days
- Nairobi -Tsavo - Amboseli - Mt. Kenya - Samburu - Sweetwaters -
L.Baringo/L.Bogoria - L.Nakuru - Masai Mara
Day
01: NAIROBI
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer
service representatives upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport. You will be driven to the luxurious NAIROBI
SAFARI CLUB HOTEL where you will relax in your air-conditioned
suite. Nairobi Safari club, formerly a private club for members
only is the ideal place to be. All the rooms in the hotel are suites,
six of which are Presidential Suites. Here you can enjoy the clubs
sauna, gym, swimming pool, various bars and other amenities. Spend
the afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight at NAIROBI
SAFARI CLUB.
Day
02: NAIROBI - TSAVO
After breakfast, your driver/guide will drive you through the North
Great Road, to the legendary land of the "Man-Eaters"
- Tsavo National Park. The 21,000 sq km park is one of the largest
in the whole world. Due to its enormous size, this animal and plant
heaven was divided into two parts Tsavo East and Tsavo West, for
easy administration and management. This wilderness is home too
over 1000 plant species, 400 bird species and more than 60 major
mammal species such as lions, huge herds of buffalo, the solitary
and ill-tempered Rhino and at least 7000 elephants. The park is
the location of Africa's most famous adventure story "Man eaters
of Tsavo", in which two lions where responsible for eating
over 500 workers who where building the Uganda railway also known
as the "Lunatic Line " by it's opponents in the British
Parliament in 1898. The story was made famous in the 1996 movie
"The Ghost and the Darkness."
Enjoy your lunch
at KILANGUNI LODGE. Conveniently
located in the heart of the park, the lodge offers captivating views
of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Hills. Only 100m
from the main building, is a water hole where animals come to quench
their thirst. Each of the 53 rooms has a private shower, toilet,
and a verandah (Patio) overlooking the waterhole and Africa's highest
mountain, snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. With it's own airstrip nearby,
Kilanguni lodge is the place to be. Dinner & overnight at KILANGUNI
LODGE (BLD).
Day
03: TSAVO - AMBOSELI
After an early morning breakfast, we proceed to Amboseli National
Park through the statan lava plateau. Beautifully situated beneath
the foot of Africa's highest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), the
park is well renowned for its huge herds of elephants and various
types of other Savannah wildlife such as Giraffes, Bushbuck's, Kudu,
Warthog's, Zebra's and over 425 species of birds recorded here.
The snowcapped peak of Kilimanjaro rising above white clouds dominates
every aspect of Amboseli and forms a backdrop to an impressive display
of wildlife attracted to this location by swamps and springs fed
by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro's melting snow. With an airstrip
at Empusel Gate, the park is also home to the Masai people, those
tall, brave, and proud nomads who live in close harmony with the
environment and the wildlife that surrounds them. Amboseli was the
location around which such famous writers like Sir Ernest Hemingway
and Robert Ruark tailored their stories of big game hunting in the
wilds of Africa
Enjoy a game
drive en-route, as we arrive in time for your lunch at the OL-TUKAI
LODGE, situated deep in the heart of the world famous
Amboseli National Park. The lodge is camouflaged in a forest of
fever trees, yellow barked acacia trees, palms and well designed
cottage style accommodations, which spread out on either side of
the main lodge. Each room offers a breathtaking view of the magnificent
Mt. Kilimanjaro and the surrounding wetlands. Ol-Tukai lodge blends
perfectly well into the African savannah and it will bring out your
natural instincts. You can go for a dive in the Acacia tree shaded
swimming pool, or for those of you reading enthusiasts, you can
read the day away in the well-stocked library with a relaxing view
of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After your afternoon game drive you can spend
some time in the open-air bar, which is open until the last guest
retires, so if you're the "night owl type" this is the
perfect opportunity for you to stay up all night Dinner & overnight
at OL-TUKAI LODGE (BLD).
Day 04: AMBOSELI
A dawn game drive will be the perfect time for photographing the
humbling and magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa.
We return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R "rest
and relaxation", sunbathing, swimming or for those of you reading
enthusiasts, you can read the day away in the well-stocked library
with a relaxing view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, before heading out for
an afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at OL-TUKAI
LODGE (BLD).
Day
05: AMBOSELI - MT. KENYA
After an early breakfast we head for Nairobi "The City Under
The Sun" for an early lunch. Heading further north, we drive
through coffee plantations to SERENA MOUNTAIN
LODGE. The Lodge, which comes alive at night with the
various sounds of animals, is one of the exotic "Tree Hotels"
situated in the heart of Mt. Kenya's forest reserve. All of the
en-suite rooms have balconies from which you can look beyond the
trees to observe the endless parade of wildlife. You can watch these
animals from the safety of your room or from a specially built viewing
bunker connected to the lodge by a tunnel, which affords you an
amazing up-close view of the animals as they visit waterholes and
saltlick. Dinner & overnight at SERENA
MOUNTAIN LODGE (BLD).
Day
06: MT.
KENYA - SAMBURU
After breakfast, we drive further north to SAROVA
SHABA LODGE. It's located high above the banks of the
life-giving Uaso Nyiro River in the Shaba Game Reserve (Filming
location of the Hit CBS Survivor III, series). Shaba lodge is composed
of 85 luxury thatched-roof bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, all
of which are facing the river. Each room is furnished with local
stone and off-cut timber, a Presidential Suite with a separate bedroom,
lounge, and private Jacuzzi is also available, as well as 4 junior
suites. The lodge beautifully incorporates the existing natural
springs as one of its special features. The 1989 movie "Born
Free", a true-life story of George and Joy Adamson was shot
in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were shot at the lodge.
An open-air restaurant over looking the river, swimming pool, curio
shop, bars, and it's location at an oasis make it a perfect base
from which to explore the Shaba Reserve, as well as its sister reserve
- Buffalo Springs to the west.
Lunch will be
served at the lodge, where spring water flows throughout the lodge
to form beautiful water cascades and sparkle into the Uaso Nyiro
River. You're also able to view crocodiles in the river below from
the safety of the viewing platform located on the lodge grounds.
Apart from being the only location in Kenya where you will find
Gerenuk, the reserve is renowned for its unique collection of other
species of animals, such as Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe,
Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Cheetah, and Lions. After Enjoying an afternoon
Game (wildlife) viewing in the reserve filled with scenic beauty,
we return for dinner and overnight at SAROVA
SHABA LODGE (BLD).
Day
07: SAMBURU
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa's wild cats. From the
game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R
"rest and relaxation", or perhaps read a book/novel, sunbathe
and go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming pool
before heading out again on your afternoon game drive. All meals
& overnight at SAROVA SHABA LODGE (BLD).

Day
08: SAMBURU - SWEETWATERS
After breakfast, we will travel to the exquisite SWEETWATERS
TENTED CAMP in the secluded heart of the Ol Pejeta Ranch
and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private ranch, the camp is a
"Rhino heaven" which also supports a wide variety of other
wildlife such as elephants, giraffes etc, it is only here that you
can have a night game drive at extra cost. 25 of the 30 luxurious
tents overlook the water hole and some are built on stilts to offer
you a better view. Each luxurious tent comes with en-suite facilities,
a patio (verandah) and is set under a thatch roof. A visit to the
Chimpanzee sanctuary should not be missed and remember to pack your
swimming gear because the camp has a swimming pool, table tennis,
board games and satellite television. Lunch will be served at the
Camp. Dinner and overnight at luxurious SWEETWATERS
TENTED CAMP (BLD).
Day
09: SWEETWATWERS - LAKE BARINGO
After breakfast, we proceed to the jewel of the Great Rift Valley,
Lake Bogoria. Described as the "Most beautiful view in Africa"
by Bishop Hannington, the lake is well known for its Hot springs
and geysers, which are spread out along its southern shores. The
hot sulfur water gushing out of the ground is known to have therapeutic
values. These natural spas and their steam are Mother Nature's version
of a bath & sauna. After a relaxing walk around the lake, your
lunch will be served at LAKE BOGORIA HOTEL.
After lunch
we drive further to Lake Baringo one of the leading ornithology
lakes in East Africa, more than 470 bird species call this area
home. We check-in at LAKE BARINGO COUNTRY
CLUB a superb and compact hotel set at the shores of
Lake Baringo. A relaxing boat ride on the lake will be the feature
of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at LAKE
BARINGO COUNTRY CLUB (BLD).
Day
10: LAKE BARINGO - LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Lake Baringo as we travel southwards
to Lake Nakuru, shimmering with a pink color due to the thoSDDnds
of beautiful pink flamingos lining its shores. Lunch will be served
at LAKE NAKURU LODGE, which,
is situated in the south ecological niche of the park. The lodge
with its friendly and competent staff is an oasis of comfort that
provides first class customer service and offers commanding views
of lesser flamingoes dotted with the greater flamingoes. It blends
in perfectly well with its natural surroundings and animals often
patrol peacefully close to the lodge adding to its captivating magic.
For some R&R (Rest and Relaxation), the spacious logged and
inviting Mamma Nikki's bar, the cool upstairs Rhino Paddock Cocktail
bar overlooking the Lake and the enticing blue pool can be tremendously
inviting.
An afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the main feature
for the afternoon, dinner & overnight at LAKE
NAKURU LODGE (BLD).
Day
11: LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA
Soon after breakfast we will drive across the floor of the Great
Rift Valley, the longest rift in the crust of the Earth, to Masai
Mara Game (Wildlife) Reserve the unspoiled Savannah. This is Kenya's
number one park and is always on every tourist's "Must see
list". Full of life with various types of animals and birds,
Masai Mara crown's the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling
grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been captured
on film with the movie "Out Of Africa" being the most
famous. Masai Mara is home to the "Big Five" (Elephant,
Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino) and over 450 bird species. Apart
from the big five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular
annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc
from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River
into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place
in late July or August. During this crossing, hundreds of animals
are swept away by the first moving Mara River and others are killed
by the ferocious African Crocodiles. This crossing gives true meaning
to the phrase "Survival of the fittest".
Lunch will be
served at the excellent MARA SOPA LODGE
your new home for the next two nights. "Sopa" means welcome
in the Masai language and true to its name, the lodge and its staff
offer first class customer service and accommodations under a welcoming
atmosphere. Set in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in perfectly
well with its surrounding hillside landscape. The 77 rooms, 12 suites,
and 1 Presidential Suite are all equipped with en-suite bathrooms,
mini bars and elevated verandahs (patios) from which guests can
sun bathe, relax and enjoy the view of the valley and it's resident
wildlife and birds. The lodge has direct-dial telephone services,
satellite television and video services. P.S don't forget your swimming
costume for a midday or night swim under the star filled African
sky.
After lunch
and some time for relaxation, or sunbathing and going for a dive
in the pool, your driver/guide will take you for an afternoon game
drive in search of the shy and elusive leopard, the solitary and
ill-tempered Rhino, lions, buffalos, and many others. As the sun
starts to edge its way dip into the African horizon it will be the
perfect opportunity to capture the beautiful Mara landscape on film
or video camera. Dinner & overnight at, MARA
SOPA LODGE (BLD).
Day
12 & 13 : MASAI MARA
An early morning game drive before dawn is the perfect start of
another unforgettable and memorable day in Africa. In between the
morning and afternoon game drives you can sunbathe,
take a refreshing dip in the pool, read a book or novel, or simply
sit back, relax and enjoy the ambiance at your lodge and the natural
flora & fauna surrounding it. All meals and overnight at
MARA SOPA LODGE (BLD).
Day
14 : MASAI MARA - NAIROBI - AIRPORT
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch
at TOONA TREE RESTAURANT where
you can enjoy some good Italian food. In the afternoon enjoy a tour
of Nairobi "The City Under The Sun", followed by a complimentary
dinner hosted by our company at the world famous CARNIVORE
RESTAURANT considered "Africa's greatest eating
experience" (if you love barbecue it doesn't get better than
this), and home to the "Simba Saloon" one of the cities
most popular night clubs. Thereafter you will be transferred to
the Airport for your international connection for a safe journey
home (BLD).
African Jacana Safaris : 13 Nights/14 Days - Nairobi -Tsavo
- Amboseli - Aberdares - Samburu - Sweetwaters - L.Baringo/L.Bogoria
- L.Nakuru - Masai Mara
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