AFRICA SAFARI HOLIDAYS - KENYA - TOUR PROGRAMS

7 days journey encompasses a whole stunning landscape of the Kenyan Rift, the Masai Mara endless skies and spectacular wildlife and a mixed experience of African hospitality.

Day 1

On arrival In Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by Africa Safari Holiday representative and be transferred to The Sarova Stanley Hotel for overnight.

The Sarova Stanley Hotel

The hotel is uniquely positioned in the heart of Nairobi with close accessibility to shopping malls, restaurants and other facilities.

Sarova Stanley is one of the oldest hotel sin Nairobi whilst its modern elegance has attracted travels & elites from different parts of the world. Overnight at The Sarova Stanley Hotel.

Day 2

After breakfast, you will depart Nairobi for Lake Naivasha, the horticulture region of Kenya majoring in flower farms. Located 90 minutes away from Nairobi by road, Naivasha has long been the place for those seeking to get away from it all. Joy Adamson, author of Born Free made the shores her home, so did Lord Errol and a host of other well-known personalities.

At 1880m above sea level, the air is cool, crisp and reinvigorating. Lake Naivasha, the cleanest lake in the Great Rift Valley.

This fresh water lake was once Nairobi’s main landing strip for the luxury Flying Boats that came all the way from London. Travelers would then proceed to Nairobi by bus.

It has no known outlet, which is considered a requisite for a fresh water lake.

Day 2

After breakfast, you will depart Nairobi for Lake Naivasha, the horticulture region of Kenya majoring in flower farms. Located 90 minutes away from Nairobi by road, Naivasha has long been the place for those seeking to get away from it all. Joy Adamson, author of Born Free made the shores her home, so did Lord Errol and a host of other well-known personalities.

At 1880m above sea level, the air is cool, crisp and reinvigorating. Lake Naivasha, the cleanest lake in the Great Rift Valley. This fresh water lake was once Nairobi’s main landing strip for the luxury Flying Boats that came all the way from London. Travelers would then proceed to Nairobi by bus. It has no known outlet, which is considered a requisite for a fresh water lake.

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

You will feel your nerves quiet down as soon as you set your eyes on the lodge’s rich, manicured grounds. From here, the Mt Longonot, an extinct volcano, towers behind the lake imparting a soft, purple tinge.

These idyllic grounds upon which the Naivasha Simba is set, together with its countryside look make it the perfect location for relaxing before embarking of game viewing adventure.

Day 3

After breakfast, you will drive on the floor of Kenya Rift Valley, drive through the magnificent Rift Valley which is a home to thirty active and semi-active volcanoes and countless hot springs along its length with Mount Longonot, Mount Suswa and other smaller mountains creating spectacular unforgettable sceneries. On arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, you will take a game drive at the park en-route to Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for lunch.

Lake Nakuru National Park

World known for the thousands of flamingo giving the lake the names as the pink lake. Game viewing has so much to be spotted which includes hippo, clawless otters, buffalo, leopard, lion, Rothschild's giraffe, Black and White Colobus monkey are plentiful in the forest.

The bushlands offer eland, steinbok, impala, Chandler's reedbuck and dik dik, whilst rock hyrax and klipspringer occupy the cliffs and escarpment. The woodlands and forest are home to both black and white rhino.

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Just like the name Lion Hill, the lodge is situated on a hill which offers unequalled view of the ‘pink lake ‘. The lodge is renowned for its elegance atmosphere and the gracious hospitality. While at Lion Hill, it’s always a whole new world of luxury in an elegant Africa style. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill.

Day 4

After breakfast, you will depart Lake Nakuru and drive westwards across the Rift Valley to Masai Mara “the Mecca of wildlife” and arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon rest and there after you will be treated with and evening game drive which is a good time for the hurters and grazers with the sun is less hot. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Tented Camp

Sarova Mara Tented Camp

Its charming ambience, gracious style and attentive service offers and authentic accommodation in a tent giving a sense of adventure and intimate encounter with the African bush. The tents have solid substructure and blend beautifully into the natural surroundings whilst offering every modern comfort from king size beds to en-suite bathroom. Experience the true chorus of African wildlife, the grant of hippo, the bark of a baboon or the laugh of a hyena as you drift away with vivid thoughts of the experiences of your day on safari.

Day 5

A full day in Masai Mara gives you an opportunity of an early morning and an evening game drives which are always a delicacy to game viewing because this is a better time to spot the animals while either grazing or hunting. The Masai Mara is one of the best known and most popular reserves in the whole of Africa because of the 'big skies', the open savannahs, the romance of films like 'Out of Africa' and certainly because of the annual wildebeest migration, the density of game, the variety of birdlife and the chance of a hot air balloon ride also because of the tall red-robed Masai people.

There are four main types of topography in the Mara: Ngama Hills to the east with sandy soil and leafy bushes liked by black rhino; Oloololo Escarpment forming the western boundary and rising to a magnificent plateau; Mara Triangle bordering the Mara River with lush grassland and acacia woodlands supporting masses of game especially migrating wildebeest; Central

Plains forming the largest part of the reserve, with scattered bushes and boulders on rolling grasslands favoured by the plains game.

Day 6

After breakfast, you will depart for Nairobi to arrive early afternoon. You have the option of passing by shopping malls to shop for souvenirs before going to The Stanley Hotel where you are booked for overnight. Overnight at The Sarova Stanley Hotel.

Day 7

You will check out of the hotel after breakfast and be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Quotation includes:

1. Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.

2. All Meet & Greet Services

3. Airport transfers on the itinerary

4. Transportation in a well equipped tour van with a cool box, a long range radio frequency and services of an English driver guide.

5. Meals and indicated on the itinerary

6. Game drives as indicated on the itinerary

7. Park Entrance Fees

8. Bottled water in the cool box.

9. All Government taxes and levies.

Quotation excludes:

1. All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills, laundry, soft drinks, beers etc. Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s) at US$ 10 per guest per day.

2. Any local or International flights and departure taxes.

3. Any other item (s) not included in our itinerary e.g balloon safari at USD 435 per person.

4. Flying doctors coverage at USD 25 per 14days cover

5. Easter supplement of USD 45 per adult & USD 30 per child per day

6. Visa fees (currently USD 25.00 per passport holder). It is advised to consult the visa requirement at the consulate office before departure from you country.

This is a suggested itinerary which can be tailored to suit your needs. Prices vary according to accommodation used and the number of people on the safari. Terms and conditions apply