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Safari holidays to Kenya - Samburu Safari   Combine Kenya's northern park of Samburu with the Arerdares, staying at Treetops, the Great Rift Valley at Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha, and the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. A superb Kenya safari.
Rating: This itinerary is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
Nights:
7
 
HOLIDAY PRICES
2010 / 11

7 nights from £1679

including flights, transfers & safari
per person based on two sharing

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ABERDARES   1 night

SAMBURU   2 nights

ABERDARES   1 night

LAKE NAKURU OR
NAIVASHA
  1 night

MASAI MARA   2 nights
  Safari holidays to Kenya - Samburu Safari  
 
A superb introduction to the splendours of Kenya, visiting a variety of key national parks and game reserves along a classic safari circuit. Accommodation in memorable locations includes an overnight stay at Treetops. This safari is offered with a choice of two different accommodations.

This itinerary visits the magnificent Samburu, followed by the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. The lakes are home to a variety of birds including numerous bright pink flamingoes. The final destination is the breathtaking Masai Mara which teems with a host of plains game plus the ‘big five’.

Treetops will be shutting for refurbishment sometime next year, during which time accommodation will be at the Serena Mountain Lodge (dates to be advised).


Important note: This safari operates to a slightly different itinerary until 01 November 2010.

 

 
Sunday Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
   
Monday Aberdares
On arrival transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up and store any additional luggage before departing for Aberdares and to the Outspan Hotel (180 kms). After lunch, opportunity to relax or an afternoon nature walk with the resident naturalist (weather permitting). Dinner and overnight at the Outspan Hotel (lunch and dinner included).
   
Tuesday Samburu
Drive across the equator to Samburu National Reserve (360 km) and check in to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Samburu Game Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Wednesday Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah which is traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, whilst the park is home to a host of animals including several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffes and long-necked gerenuks. Overnight: Samburu Game Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Thursday Aberdares
Drive south into the Aberdare National Park (220 km) for lunch at Outspan Hotel. Transfer to Treetops (please limit your luggage to an overnight bag – the remainder can be stored at Outspan. Bathroom facilities are shared). Overnight: Treetops (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Friday Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha
An early morning transfer to Outspan Hotel for breakfast and to collect your luggage. Descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue on to Lake Nakuru for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Drive to Lake Naivasha. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Saturday Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320 km). An afternoon game drive. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Sunday Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra – £275), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Monday Extension or Heathrow
After breakfast, return to Nairobi (300 km), proceed with your chosen beach extension or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
   
Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi - from £190
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £265

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
This itinerary operates with a maximum of 7 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.
 
ACCOMMODATION ON SAFARI

Outspan Hotel
Aberdares - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Cheetah Safari
Samburu Safari
Acacia Safari

Kenya safari holidays - Outspan Hotel AberdaresOn 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.


Samburu Game Lodge
Samburu - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Samburu Safari
Leopard Safari  

Kenya safari holidays - Samburu Game LodgeOn safari at Samburu National Park. Against a backdrop of volcanic mountains, gaunt hills and withered scrub trees, this lodge blends in perfectly with the natural environment, using native materials and surrounded by lush gardens. Overlooking the Nyiro River, this purpose built lodge is in the heart of Samburu National park, & in the hot and arid fringes of Kenya's vast Northern Frontier District

Facilities at the Samburu Game Lodge include a dining room, a lounge & two bars. Leisure facilites include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, game drives, leopard & crocodile viewing, Samburu dancers & a shop.


Accommodation 67 rooms with en suite bathrooms with showers (2 adults and 1 child). Superior rooms (2 adults and 1 child) & cottages (2 adults and 1 child) are also available.


Click for photo gallery - Treetops LodgeTreetops
Aberdare - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Thorn Tree Safari Samburu Safari Leopard Safari

Kenya safari holidays -  TreetopsOn safari at the magnificent Aberdare National Park, this world renowned rustic treehouse is legendary for its historical royal connection, for the animals it attracts and for the sheer joy of exploring a tree house visited by rhinos, elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, waterbucks and many others.

Placed in the path of an ancient elephant migratory route between the Aberdare ridges & Mt Kenya National Park, & strategically sited right in front of a watering hole & salt lick.

Facilities at Treetops include a restaurant, lounge & two bars. Leisure facilities include viewing points from the lodge, game drives, photographic hides, a Treetops lecture & a full day trip to the moorlands.

Accommodation 50 rooms with communal showers (2 adults). Suites with en suite showers also available (2 adults).


Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Lake Naivasha - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Kili Safari Samburu Safari  

Kenya safari holidays - Lake Naivasha Sopa LodgeOn 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).


Click for photo gallery - Keekorok LodgeKeekorok Lodge
Masai Mara - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Samburu Safari
Leopard Safari  

Kenya safari holidays - Keekorok LodgeOn safari at the Masai Mara National Reserve. This lodge was the first of its kind to be built in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve. It has recently been refurbished and attains the highest standard of comfort and luxury, yet still retains its intrinsic 40 years of history, tradition, character and charm. There's always plenty of activity around the waterhole but during the migration, the lodge is enveloped by the swarming mass of animals. Situated at the southern end of Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve.

Facilities at the Keekorok Lodge include a main restaurant serving international and local delicacies, three bars, café and TV lounge. Leisure facilites include an outdoor swimming pool, hot-air ballooning, game viewing, bird watching, culture safaris, Lake Victoria fishing expeditions and board games.

Accommodation 101 rooms with en suite baths and private balconies.


                 
  HOT AIR BALLOONING ON THE MARA   BEACH EXTENSION  
  Ballooning over the Masai Mara   Add a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara - a truly unforgettable experience!

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  Head to the beach after your safari   Follow your safari with a beach stay - Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mauritius or Seychelles, most durations are possible!
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HOLIDAY PRICES
2010/11

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
£1679
MID SEASON
£1949
HIGH SEASON
£2419
 
BALLOONING
from £275 per person
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NOTES
Prices are per person based on two people sharing and include transfers and UK departure taxes. Departure taxes for both Kenya and Tanzania have also been included in the cost of MOST holidays. Zanzibar departure tax payable locally. Credit card transactions are subject to a 2% transaction fee. Debit card transactions incur no fee.

UK passport holders require a Visa to enter both Kenya and Tanzania - ask for the latest information. A valid Yellow Fever certificate is also required for entry to Tanzania.
 
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