8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS: KENYA ROYAL SAFARI

This drive and fly safari of luxury and distinction follows a classic route through 4 of Kenya’s finest game reserves. A combination of first-class accommodation in lodges and luxury-tented camps will bring you close to the diversity that Kenya has to offer. The safari features Ol Pajeta Conservancy famous for its Chimpanzee Santurary established by Jane Goodall Institute, the panoramic semi-desert of Samburu, the Mount Kenya region and the rolling plains of the Maasai Mara. Stay in some of the most coverted accommodations in the Africa bush.

Day 1: Tuesday:                Arrive Nairobi 

Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by To Africa tours and Safaris Representative and the transfer to the luxurious Norfolk hotel. With its rich history and British colonial charm, your will realize why it is considered one of the “Leading Hotels of the World”. The afternoon you may opt for excursion to Elephant Orphanage, Kenya National Museum or you may relax at the hotel. Accommodation: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel - Meals - Dinner on your own account.

Day 2: Wednesday:            Aberdares National Park

This morning we depart Nairobi and drive through lush tea and coffee estates to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Sweetwater’s is located in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. We visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens! Sweetwaters boasts of excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Moreover, the camp has its own private waterhole and salt lick so we’ll be guaranteed unprecedented close encounters. Whether its day or night game drives, camel trekking, lion tracking, al fresco dining or relaxing by pool, Sweetwaters is bound to delight. Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp. Meals (B, L, D)

Day 3 & 4: Thur & Fri: Samburu Game Reserve

After breakfast continue your safari adventure into the semi-arid land and rugged landscape of Samburu Game Reserve; home to Samburu people. Your luxury accommodation is situated on the banks of Uaso Nyiro River. Morning and afternoon game drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this area of Kenya such as Reticulated Giraffe, Grey’s zebra, warthog, gerenuk, oryx, blue legged Somali ostrich; and if you are lucky the elusive leopard. Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar Meals (B, L, D)

Day 5: Saturday:                 Mount Kenya, Nanyuki

Day 6 & 7: Sun & Mon:         Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast, transfer to Nanyuki Air Strip where you will say “kwaheri” (goodbye) to your driver/guide and board a light aircraft for your flight to Masai Mara National Reserve, an extension of the great Serengeti Plain (please note that the baggage allowance on the light aircraft is 33 pounds, any excess luggage should be left with the driver/guide for storage in Nairobi). On arrival you will be met by the camp’s representative and transferred to the camp. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Mara Safari Club is in a secluded part of the Mara Plains and is one of the most luxurious tented camps in Masai Mara. For the next two days, awaken to the sounds of birds in these endless rolling plains dotted with acacia trees, the scheduled morning and afternoon game drives provides you with an excellent opportunity to photograph the abundant wildlife in this seemingly limitless game reserve. On day 7, you may opt to enjoy an early morning hot air balloon safari (extra cost) which give you a bird's eye view of the Mara plains and the winding Mara and Talek rivers before landing to a magnificent champagne breakfast. Between the morning and late afternon game drives you can opt for optional excurions - walking safari and bird walk. The Masai Mara adventure would not be completed without meeting Kenya’s most unique tribe – the Masai, take an optional excursion to visit one of the local Masai Manyatta (village) and experience the traditional way of living. Be surprised by the size of the huts, made from mud and sealed with cow dung. Watch the Masai women create intricate, vivid and multicolored necklaces, bracelets and belts. Discuss the customs with the men and later enjoy a traditional Masai dance performed by the males of the tribe. our visitors, the numerous activities and superb cuisine, one night is just not enough. Accommodation: Fairmont Mara Safari Club Luxury Tented Camp. Meals (B, L, D)

Day 8:  Tuesday:                       Depart Nairobi

Breakfast at leisure as you prepare to bid Masai Mara goodbye. Fly to Nairobi for lunch at the famous Brazilian style resturant "The Carnivore". After lunch proceed to Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Center where you willhave the opportunity to hand-feed the giraffes on a raised platform. You may also opt for last minute souvenier shopping or you may opt to reserve a hotel dayroom depending on the time for your flights departure(B)

Package includes

• Meet and greet in Nairobi airport
• All arival and departure transfers
• Safari briefing by To Africa Tours and Safaris Representative
• First class accommodations in standard twin bedded rooms
• 1 night accommodation at The Norfolk Hotel on bed & breakfast
• 1 night accommodation at Sweetwaters Tented Camp
• 2 nights accommodation at Ashnil Samburu Camp in Samburu National Game Reserve
• 1 night accommodation at the famous Mount Kenya Safari Club
• 2 nights accommodation at Mara Safari Club
• Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Game drives as specified in the itinerary.
• Guaranteed window seat for best game viewing
• All entry fees to game parks and service charges
• Visit 3 game parks for more game viewing
• Services of a professional English-speaking guide/driver
• Flying doctors insurance while on safari
• One way scheduled flight from Nanyuki to Masai Mara
• One way scheduled flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi

Package Excludes

• All international flights and departure taxes
• Visa fees and associated costs ,
• Items of personal nature such as phones calls, faxes,
• Meals not specified,
• Laundry, beverages and bottled water,
• Tips  and personal expenses
• Travel Cancellatioi, interruption and medical insurance
• Excess baggage or shipping charges,
• Excursions not detailed in the above program

Notes :

• Land only prices are per person double occupancy, single room supplement is applicable as shown above.
• All prices, flights, accommodation and services outlined in the itinerary are subject to availability at the time of payment and reservations
• Tour departs with a minimum of 2 passengers. Discounts are available for 3, 4, 6 passengers traveling together as shown on the above
• Easter and Christmas holiday supplement of $285 per person applies if you traveling during this time.

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