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Friendly Page Kenya Classic Safari - 14 Days
NAIROBI - MOUNT KENYA - SAMBURU - SWEETWATERS - LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA
 
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In your small group of no more than 12, enjoy the “Best of Kenya” in 4 distinct landscapes. Each day offers a new experience within a bounty of national parks—with stays in a unique tree lodge on the slopes of Mount Kenya, a luxury-tented camp, and Serena lodges. Marvel at the lush forests of Mount Kenya, the panoramic semi-desert frontier of Samburu, the serene beauty of the Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru — home to thousands of pink flamingos — and the rolling plains and acacia woodlands of the Masai Mara, one of the world’s greatest wildlife theatres. Along the way, visit with local Masai children, photograph lions, rhino, elephant and leopard from the safety of your pop-up safari cruiser and, after the sun sets, tune into a cacophony of sounds that are uniquely Africa.
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Day 1:
Sunday
Depart USA
Let the adventure begin when you board your Virgin
Atlantic Airways overnight flight to London.
Day 2:
Monday
London
Arrive at London Heathrow Terminal 3 and connect
Kenya Airways overnight flight to Nairobi. London hotel dayroom if
applicable.
Day 3:
Tuesday
Nairobi
Jambo! Welcome to Africa! You will be met on arrival
by our Somak Safaris Tour Director who will escort you to one of
the
“Leading Hotels of the World,” Nairobi Serena Hotel. Begin your
afternoon with lunch followed by a trip to the home and farm of the famous
writer of “Out of Africa,” Karen Blixen. Proceed to the Giraffe Center,
where you have an opportunity of hand feeding the Rothschild Giraffes.
Tonight’s dinner is at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. (LD) Nairobi
Serena Hotel
Day 4:
Wednesday
Mountain Lodge
Take an early morning drive north to the slopes of
Mount Kenya to Mountain Lodge — a tree hotel. Today’s highlight is an
afternoon nature walk in the Mount Kenya Forest escorted by the lodge’s
resident naturalist (subject to weather conditions). Game viewing is from
the comfort of your lodge overlooking a salt lick that is constantly
visited by a variety of animals. (BLD) Mountain Lodge
Serena
Day 5/6:
Thur/Fri
Samburu
Continue with your safari adventure as you drive north
with a stop at the famous signpost at the Equator to take memorable
photographs as you cross from the Southern into the Northern hemisphere.
Samburu Reserve is famous for the rare and unusual reticulated giraffe,
long-necked gerenuk, Colobus monkey, beisa oryx and Grevy’s zebra, some of
which you may spot during your late afternoon game drive. The following
day explore the beauty and ruggedness of this game park on your game
viewing drives. (BLD) Samburu Serena Lodge
Day 7/8:
Sat/Sun
Sweetwaters
This morning drive to Sweetwaters Tented Camp, set
in the heart of a large privately owned game reserve, enjoying magnificent
views across the plains to the peaks of Mountain Kenya. Each tented
accommodation has a private verandah. Sitting within the quaint, original
farmhouse are the dining room, bar and reception. (BLD) Sweetwaters
Tented Camp
Day 9:
Monday
Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, board your safari cruiser and
drive through Aberdares Mountain range and the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru
National Park once described by American ornithologist Roger Tory-Peterson
as “the most fabulous bird spectacle in the world.” The park and its lake
play host to lesser flamingos and species of animals, including lion,
leopard, rhino and hyena. Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive along the
lakeshore. (BLD) Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 10:
Tuesday
Masai Mara
Today continue your safari adventure into the Masai
Mara Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch and a late afternoon game
viewing drive. (BLD) Mara Simba Lodge
Day 11/12:
Wed/Thur
Masai Mara
Enjoy two full days of morning and late afternoon
game drives, with afternoons spent relaxing on the hotel grounds. On one
of the mornings you may opt for optional an early morning balloon
safari (extra cost:$400 per person) over the Mara Plains, which
includes a bubbly champagne breakfast upon landing. Or take an early
morning game drive followed by breakfast at the hippo pool. Return to the
lodge, where you have the remainder of the morning at leisure before lunch
and a late afternoon game drive. (BLD) Mara Serena
Lodge
Day 13:
Friday
Nairobi
Breakfast at leisure is followed by your flight to
Nairobi. On arrival, a Somak Safaris Tour Director will transfer you to
your hotel, where you’ll enjoy a leisurely afternoon. After an early
dinner you’ll be transferred to the airport for your Kenya Airways
overnight flight to London (BLD) Day Room/Nairobi Serena
Hotel
Day 14:
Saturday
London/Arrive USA
Arrive London Heathrow Airport in the
morning and connect your Virgin Atlantic Airways flight to USA.(B)
Please note : West coast travelers will overnight in London on Day 14 and connect their flight home on Day15.
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Nairobi Serena Hotel |
About 330 miles from the Indian Ocean and 95 miles south of the Equator, the city of Nairobi enjoys an almost perfect tropical climate. Day time temperatures are in comfortable 70s and humidity is low. Nights are cool and refreshing. This mile high city has a range of international standard hotels for all budgets. |
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Samburu Serena Lodge |
The Samburu Serena Safari
Lodge is located in the centre
of the Samburu Game Reserve, a
semi-arid, open savannah plain broken by small rugged hills in Kenya’s Northern Province. Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River with its crocodiles and leopards, the lodge is rustic yet sophisticated and captures the robust rhythms of riverside life. Each cottage has a private verandah overlooking the river so that the crocodiles can be seen feeding. |
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Sweetwater Tented Camp |
Sweetwaters Tented Camp lies in
the heart of privately owned
24,000 acres of Sweetwaters Game
Reserve, enjoying magnificent
views across the game - studded
plains to the snowcapped peaks
of Mount Kenya. Sweetwaters
Tented Camp is a two and a half
hour drive from Nairobi.
Overlooking a floodlit
waterhole, the camp offers
visitors an opportunity to watch
and photograph animals in their
natural habitat. |
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Lake Nakuru Lodge |
Nakuru Lodge is located in the tropical gardens with an elevated view over the Lake Nakuru. Facilities include68 standard rooms, Restaurant, Bar and Swimming Pool. In the Great Rift Valley on Lake Nakuru there is the amazing spectacle of the Flamingo. In a purpose-built Safari Cruiser we head north-west, descending to the floor of the Great Rift passing Mt Longonot. |
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Mara Serena Lodge |
Perched on the saddle of a hill, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge has one of the most spectacular views imaginable across the vast plains, forests and rivers that make up the Masai Mara – one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime. The hotel has been designed to mirror a traditional Masai village or Manyatta and all the guest rooms are located in individual domed huts grouped in a circular manner. The furnishings of each room have been inspired by traditional Masai art and each one has a private balcony with views that stretch over the vast African landscape. |
Kenya Classic Safari - Tour Code KCS
2008 Guaranteed departures: Sundays
| Departure Dates | Per Person | Single Supplement |
Round Trip Airfare from |
| Jan 13, 27 | $4135 | $890 | $1345 |
| Feb 10, 24 | $4365 | $890 | $1345 |
| Mar 02, 09, 30 | $4135 | $890 | $1345 |
| Apr 06, 13, 27 | $3740 | $455 | $1345 |
| May 04, 11, 25 | $3740 | $455 | $1345 |
| Jun 01, 15, 29 | $4135 | $890 | $1595 |
| Jul 06, 20, 27 | $4365 | $890 | $1595 |
| Aug 03, 10, 24 | $4365 | $890 | $1595 |
| Sep 07, 21, 28 | $4365 | $890 | $1595 |
| Oct 05, 12, 19 | $4365 | $890 | $1345 |
| Nov 02, 16, 23 | $4365 | $890 | $1345 |
| Dec 07, 14, 21 | $4365 | $890 | $1595 |
| International airfare from New York in Economy Class | |||
| Add-on fares available from other cities | |||
| **2009 Guaranteed departures: Sundays | |||
| Departure Dates | Per Person | Single Supplement |
Round Trip Airfare from |
| Jan 11, 25 | $4225 | $940 | $1425 |
| Feb 08, 22 | $4555 | $940 | $1425 |
| Mar 01, 15, 29 | $4330 | $940 | $1425 |
| Apr 12, 26 | $3935 | $495 | $1425 |
| May 03, 09, 23 | $3935 | $495 | $1425 |
| Jun 07, 14, 28 | Call | ||
| Jul 05, 19, 26 | Call | ||
| Aug 02, 16, 30 | Call | ||
| Sep 06, 20, 27 | Call | ||
| Oct 04, 18, 25 | Call | ||
| Nov 01, 15, 29 | Call | ||
| Dec 06, 13, 20 | Call | ||
| **Prices from June 2009 onwards will be available after May 31, 2008 | |||
Notes:
•Land price are per person double occupancy
• Airfares are based on departures from New York, departure taxes not included
• The prices of airfares shown above are subject to availability at the time of payment and reservations
• Complimentary hotel dayroom in London is only available to passengers ticketed by
Somak on Virgin Atlantic Airways /Kenya Airways flights featured in this itinerary
• Easter, Christmas and New Year Holiday supplements: $285.00 per person
• Discounts available for children, families and groups
Land only prices include:
• All airport transfers
in Nairobi
• All meals from the day of arrival in Nairobi.
• Meals
as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Visit to Karen Blixen
Museum and Giraffe Center
• Welcome dinner at the famous Carnivore
restaurant
• Visit a Masai Village
• Game drives as per above
Itinerary.
• Park entrance fees, service charges
• Accommodation in
standard rooms
• Services of a professional English-speaking Somak
guide/driver
• Safari briefing by Somak tour director
• Guaranteed
window seat for best game viewing
• Time saving flight from Masai
Mara/ Nairobi
Land prices excludes:
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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 to driver/guides, waiters and porterss
• Medical and trip cancellation insurance
• Excess baggage or shipping charges
• Optional excursions
• Airport departure taxes in Kenya if applicable.