This new 7-night safari includes accommodation in the new Ashnil Samburu Camp - be amongst the first to experience wonderful hospitality and great game viewing experiences.
This 7-night safari includes accommodation in the Masai Mara at the magnificent new Ashnil Mara Camp. It offers wonderful hospitality together with great game
viewing experiences and good food.
This itinerary starts in the Aberdares Range at the Outspan Hotel, followed by Samburu, home to some of the most unique wildlife in Kenya and a host of birds.
Your stay is at the Ashnil Samburu Camp, spread out along the shady banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, under a thick
stand of doum palms and acacia trees that are a feature of the area.
Safari route takes you to Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru where thousands of pink flamingoes tint the horizon.
Around the lake a game reserve has been created where the endangered black rhino is protected and may be
seen along with antelope, giraffes, lions and hyenas.
Finally, the magnificent Masai Mara, famed for its vast numbers of plains game and the spectacular big cats.
Operates every Friday and Sunday throughout the year.
Friday or
Sunday
Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Saturday or
Monday
Aberdares
Transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up and store any additional luggage before departing for the Aberdares (180 km – approximately 4 hours). Arrive in time for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing, or on a nature walk with the resident naturalist (weather permitting). Overnight: Outspan Hotel (lunch and dinner included).
Sunday or
Tuesday
Samburu
Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve (190 km – approximately 4 hours). Lunch. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Monday or
Wednesday
Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah which is traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Tuesday or
Thursday
Aberdares
Drive to Mountain Lodge on the slopes of Mount Kenya in time for lunch (240 km – approximately 4 hours). Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge, or join a nature walk led by a local guide (payable locally and weather permitting). Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Wednesday or
Friday
Lake Nakuru–Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue to Lake Nakuru Lodge (240 km – approximately 4 hours). Lunch. Afternoon game drive in the national park. Drive to Lake Naivasha (80 km – approximately 1 hour). Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Thursday or
Saturday
Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320 km – approximately 5.5 hours). Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Friday or
Sunday
Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Alternatively, take an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra). After lunch, relax before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Saturday or
Monday
Extension or Heathrow
After breakfast, return to Nairobi by road (300 km – 5 hours), proceed with your chosen beach extension or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi - from £170
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £290
Flights are in light aircraft and the baggage allowance
is strictly 15 kg per person. Where possible, additional
luggage can be left at your hotel or at the
Safari Lounge in Nairobi and retrieved after the safari. When flying from the Masai Mara to Mombasa
entire luggage must be restricted to 15 kg as no luggage can be stored in Nairobi.
Notes
Outspan Hotel and Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge are rated '4'.
This itinerary operates with a maximum of 6
passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a
different order, or different lodges used according to
availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions
and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing
in soft bags, plus sunglasses,
camera and insect repellent.
Minimum age 8 years.
On safari at the Aberdares National Park. Idyllically located in the Kenya highlands, providing a holistic leisure and adventure experience. A comfortable hotel set in well tended tropical gardens with rolling manicured lawns and breathtaking views of Mt Kenya.
Facilities at the Outspan Hotel include a dining room & two bars. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, tennis, squash, table tennis, badminton, snooker, golf, bird watching, Kikuyu dance & lecture, nature walks, visits to the coffee farm & rhino sanctuary & game drive.
Accommodation 45 rooms with a private bath, internet access, satellite TV, telephone, balcony & some with fireplaces. Chania Cottages are also available.
On safari
at Samburu National Park, the Ashnil Samburu Camp is a perfect position on the river bank, this brand new camp is a wonderful choice for your stay in Kenya.
Set south of Ewaso Nyiro River, in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve, Samburu, a stay here gives you unrivalled access to game viewing.
The waters of the great Ewaso Nyiro River draw wildlife in great numbers to its banks, creating an oasis of green. This is spectacular country, set against a backdrop of the mighty Mount Ol Olokwe.
Samburu is visited by large herds of elephants, drawn by the promise of water. In the dry season the elephants use their tusks to dig deep into the dry river beds, unearthing precious water.
These waterholes then become a focal point for other game. The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic northern species, including gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra.
The camp is home to just 24 luxury tents, all circular, and carefully spread throughout the lush ground. A lovely pool is a welcome place to cool off.
By day there are guided walks, and to relax there is a massage tent and sundowners are offered at night.
Facilities at the Ashnil Samburu Camp include
a restaurant, bar and a verandah deck overlooking the river. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, guided nature walks and massage.
Accommodation 24 twin/double tents with fan, private shower room, safe and terrace.
On safari at Mount Kenya. Offering a matchless game viewing opportunity whilst combining a glorious panorama of mountain vistas with the primordial splendours of an ancient rainforest. Considered the most spectacular forest waterhole in the Aberdares, the lodge's waterhole presents a constant ballet of wildlife.
Situated on the slopes of Mount Kenya and surrounded by a dense rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that make the African bush special and exhilarating. Facilities at the Serena Mountain Lodge include a dining room serving internationally themed dishes & a library. Leisure facilities include relaxing beauty treatments, manicures & pedicures*, a shop, nature walks & a private waterhole & salt lick, which acts as a magnet for the region's wildlife, especially elephants.
*Various charges payable locally.
Accommodation 42 rooms furnished with indigenous wood & African art, en suite bath/shower & a spacious verandah overlooking the waterhole where there is never a dull moment (2 adults and 1 child).
On safari at Lake Naivasha. An impressive property with a dramatic backdrop of Kenya's most beautiful fresh water lake. The lodge is set in beautiful grounds with green acacias surrounding the lake which is host to a variety of game including giraffes, buffaloes and the elusive black faced colobus monkey In and around the lake many hippos can be seen wallowing in the water or grazing within the lodge grounds. Situated on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha, the second largest of the only two fresh water lakes in Kenya's Great Rift Valley.
Facilities at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge include two restaurants serving a multi-ethnic combination of European, African and Asian dishes, all made with fresh produce. There are two bars. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, kids' pool, gym, game drives, bird watching, cycling, boat trip to Crescent Island, day trips to Elsamere, Hells Gate and Mount Longonot.
Accommodation 84 rooms in two-storey African Style rondavels. The rooms on the ground floor have a sunken bath, a balcony and queen size twin beds. On the upper floor the rooms have a king size bed & balcony. The balconies are furnished with a table and chairs, offering an excellent place to relax and watch over 400 bird species which can be found in this region (2 adults and 1 child).
On safari at the Masai Mara National Reserve. Welcome to Ashnil Mara Camp, perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Mara and Olkeju Rivers in the Masai Mara National Reserve. This new camp offers discerning travellers 30 luxury tents which sit alongside the riverbank and offer luxurious accommodation. This is an unrivalled position for wildlife spotting, and is close to the action during the annual wildebeest migration. The lodge is located within the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve at the confluence of the Mara and Olkeju Rivers.
Facilities at Ashnil Mara Camp
The restaurant serves buffet meals, while the open-air bar serves a wide selection of beers, cocktails and liqueurs. Nearby is a modern lounge decorated with a special African touch. This is a great place to pass time and relax. In the evenings, enjoy the breathtaking sunset and discuss the day's wildlife sightings. There is a beautiful, inviting swimming pool and a souvenir shop.
Various charges are payable locally.
Accommodation at Ashnil Mara Camp
30 twin/double tents which are beautifully designed and carefully crafted, with shower, wc and a safe.
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KENYA SAFARI
HOLIDAY
PRICES 2012
Prices are per person based on two sharing. Peak season supplements
may apply - ask for details.
Flights from Heathrow to Nairobi - regional departure points
also available. Ask for more details.
Prices
from
7 nights
LOW SEASON
£1629
MID SEASON
£2069
HIGH SEASON
£2609
BALLOONING from
£275 per person
when pre-booked in the UK
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