Somak Safaris

A Glimpse of Kenya - 11 Days

ABERDARES - SAMBURU - LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA

A superb introduction to the splendors of Kenya, visiting 4 national parks and game reserves along a classic safari route—with distinctive and comfortable accommodations that offer great value, such as a world-famous “tree hotel” that overlooks a watering hole. In your small group of no more than six, watch 5-ton elephants lunching on scrub and thousands of pink flamingos wading in the alkaline waters of Lake Nakuru. Your safari adventure ends with 2 nights game viewing in the open plains of the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game reserve.

Somak Advantages

• 24/7 travel assistance available through three
   Somak offices in East Africa

• First class accommodation

• 23 meals in Kenya as indicated
   7 Breakfast (B) - 8 Lunches (L) - 8 Dinners (D)

• Airport transfers

• Safari briefing with a Somak tour director

• Visit to Karen Blixen Museum

• Hand-feed giraffes at Giraffe Center

• Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant

• Visit a Masai Village

• Guaranteed window seating in Somak safari
Cruiser

• 2 nights in the famous Masai Mara

• Game drives in 4 major national Parks

• Somak Travel Pack including personalized
   itinerary with essential information and travel
   bag

Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday                                Depart USA
The adventure begins when you board your Virgin Atlantic overnight flight to London.

Day 2: Sunday                                     London
Arrive in in London this morning. Later this evening connect to your Kenya Airways overnight flight to Nairobi, the safari capital of the world.

Day 3: Monday                                    Nairobi
Jambo! Welcome to Africa. You will be met and escorted to your hotel by a Somak Safaris Tour Director and later visit the former home and farm of Karen Blixen, the famous writer of “Out of Africa.” 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) Hilton Hotel

Day 4: Tuesday                                  Samburu National Reserve
This morning travel north crossing the Equator into Samburu National Reserve. Lunch at the lodge is followed by a late afternoon game drive.
Samburu is famous for the rare and unusual reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk, Colobus monkey, beisa oryx and Grevy’s zebra. (BLD) Samburu Lodge

Day 5: Wednesday                             Samburu National Reserve
An early morning game drive is followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch, a second game drive allows you to further explore Samburu and its rare animal species. (BLD) Samburu Lodge

Day 6: Thursday                                  Aberdares Forest
This morning travel to the Outspan Hotel. After lunch, travel to the famous Treetops , a tree lodge nesteled high up in the Aberdare Forest. The game can be viewed from the many balconies overlooking the water hole and salt lick. Dinner and overnight. (BLD) Treetops

Day 7: Friday                                     Lake Nakuru
This morning drive through Aberdare 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 8/9: Sat/Sun                                Masai Mara National Reserve
Today drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most popular game park and home to the “Big Five” – buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, and rhino. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the annual migration. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. The following day you have the opportunity to enjoy an early morning balloon safari (extra cost) over the Mara Plains, which includes a bubbly champagne breakfast upon landing. Or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon game drive. (BLD) Mara Simba Lodge or Keekorok Lodge

Day 10: Monday                                 Nairobi
Drive to Nairobi for lunch and some last minute shopping and a chance to relax at your hotel. After an early dinner at the hotel, you are transferred to the airport for your overnight flight to London. (BLD) Hilton Hotel – Dayroom

Day 11: Tuesday                                  Arrive USA
Arrive London Heathrow Airport in the morning and connect to your Virgin Atlantic Airways flight to USA. (B)

Please note : West coast travelers will overnight in London on Day 11 and connect their flight home on Day12.

Accommodation



Hilton Hotel	The Hilton is located in the heart of Nairobi City shopping area, about 20 minutes from the airport. You can dine at Amboseli Grill, the Mara or Watamu Restaurants or enjoy a Bar-B-Q at the poolside Bar. Also there is the Jockey Bar and the Pizzeria. There is heated swimming pool and fully equipped health centre with sauna and steam bath. The Hilton has its own arcade of shops. Accommodation Bedrooms are well appointed with a fully stocked minibar, personal safe and many have a panoramic view of the City/park.



Samburu 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.


Treetops	The most famous game viewing lodge in the world overlooks a water hole and salt lick high in the Aberdare National Park. Treetops is the original tree lodge, legendary for its historical royal connection, for the animals it attracts and for the sheer joy of exploring a tree house visited by rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, bushbuck, waterbuck and many other species. The 50 twin bedded rooms are small and neat and cosy like cabins on board ship. Dinner is imaginatively served at refectory tables with bench seating, which heightens the sense of adventure and stimulates conversation.


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.


Keekorok Lodge	The oldest lodge in The Mara, conveniently located near the entrance to the reserve. At the height of the migration, Keekorok is surrounded by a swarming mass of animals and there is hardly need to go for a game drive. For animals, landscape and sheer beauty, the Masai Mara is the most spectacular of all Kenyan parks and reserves. Keekoroks charm is its setting, its ease of access from Nairobi and the liberal use of local sand river stone and cedar wood in its construction. The facilities include a Dining Room, Bar and Swimming Pool.

Dates and Prices
Glimpse of Kenya- Tour Code GOK

2008 Guaranteed departures: Saturdays

Departure Dates   Per Person   Single
Supplement   Round Trip
Airfare from

Jan  12, 26 $2745 $745 $1345

Feb 09, 23 $2745 $745 $1345

Mar  08, 15, 22 $2745 $745 $1345

Apr  12, 26 $2425 $395 $1345

May 03, 17, 31 $2425 $395 $1345

Jun 07, 14, 21 $2745 $745 $1595

Jul 05, 19, 26 $2745 $745 $1595

Aug 09, 16, 30 $2745 $745 $1595

Sep 06, 13, 27 $2745 $745 $1595

Oct 04, 11, 25 $2745 $745 $1345

Nov 01, 15, 29 $2745 $745 $1345

Dec 06, 20, 27 $2745 $745 $1595

International airfare from New York in Economy Class

Add-on fares available from other cities

**2009 Guaranteed departures: Saturdays

Departure Dates   Per Person   Single
Supplement Round Trip Airfare From

Jan 10, 24 $2945 $795 $1425

Feb 07, 21 $2945 $795 $1425

Mar 07, 21 $2945 $795 $1425

Apr 04, 18   $2625 $430 $1425

May 02, 16, 30 $2625 $430 $1425

Jun 06, 20, 27 Call

Jul   04, 18, 25 Call

Aug 01, 08, 22 Call

Sep 05, 19, 16 Call

Oct 03, 17, 31 Call

Nov 07, 14, 21 Call

Dec 05, 12, 19 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

• Airfares are subject to availability at the time of reservations

• All airfares are subject to airlines seasonal surcharges and penalties

• Easter, Christmas and New Year Holiday supplements: $285.00 per person

• Safari departs with a minimum of 2 passengers

• Discounts available for children, families and groups

Land prices include:

• Meet and greet in Nairobi airport

• Somak's Travel Pack including personalized itinerary with essential information and travel bag

• All airport transfers in Nairobi

• Safari briefing by Somak tour director

• First class accommodations in standard twin bedded rooms

• 23 meals in Kenya as indicated (7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners)

• Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

• Visit to Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Center

• Dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant

• Visit a Masai school funded by Somak

• Game drives as specified in the itinerary.

• Guaranteed window seat for best game viewing

• All entry fees to game parks and service charges

• Visit 4 game parks for more game viewing

• Services of a professional English-speaking Somak guide/driver

• Hotel dayroom on the last day of your safari

Land prices excludes:

• 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 porters,
• Medical and trip cancellation insurance,
• Excess baggage or shipping charges,
• Optional excursions
• Airport departure taxes in Kenya if applicable.

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