YUVASHAKTI, Pune
Tel. : 65221111, Tel Fax :24456696, Mobile : 9822913455 / 9623667788 www.yuvashakti.org.in
KENYA SAFARI (SUMMER 2010)
(8 Days )
Nairobi 1N + Samburu 2N + Aberdare 1N + Lake Nakuru 1N + Masai Mara 2N
Highlights :-
Nairobi: Capitol city, Nairobi city sights, Railway museum.
Samburu: Samburu National Reserve is a rugged and semi-desert park in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The park has a
naturally serene and quiet feeling. Besides the numerous wildlife found in this game reserve, the park is also a bird haven.
Aberdare National Park: Wide variety of terrains. Experience your stay at the famous hotel Treetops (Machan)
Lake Nakuru: one of the Rift Valley soda lakes. See the vast quantity of flamingos & rare Black & White Rhinos.
Masai Mara: Extention of Segerngati. Famous for it’s rich wild life. See the big five in Action & experience the great
migration of Wildebeest, zebra and Thomson's gazelle in the month of JUL & August.
DAY 01: NAIROBI
Welcome to Nairobi, a thriving young city spawned during the construction of the rail line from
the Indian Ocean. On arrival into the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you are met and
transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Nairobi city tour that takes you to Nairobi’s ancient landmark
buildings-Parliament building, Kenyatta International Conference Center with the monument of 1st founding President of
Kenya – Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, and to a lookout point where a spectacular breathtaking view of the city of Nairobi awaits
you. The City market, The Railway Museum with exhibition of the old combustive steam engines of 1901 will also be
featured. Transfer to an Indian Restaurant for dinner. (D)
DAY 02 NAIROBI – SAMBURU
After breakfast, depart by road to Samburu Game Reserve located at the North rugged Semi desert
region. Arrive in time for lunch at Samburu Serena Lodge. Samburu Game Reserve is a wild and little
visited region, well known for spectacular scenery and wildlife not found in the south: Reticulated
Giraffe, the rare Grevy’s Zebra with its large furry ears, the Gerenuk Antelope standing on its hind legs
to feed, and Somali Ostriches with their distinctive blue legs. Proceed for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight
at Samburu Serena Lodge/Samburu Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D)
DAY 03 SAMBURU
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. You may see Elephants, Cheetah, Leopard, Eland, Oryx,
Impala, Dikdik, Waterbuck and a variety of birds. This lava plain include a varied landscape of red dirt, thorn scrub, broken
volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills and rocky outcroppings. Following the river’s curves, a forest of Doum Palms,
Acacia and Tamarind is a magical contrast of cool green. Other areas of the Reserve include the Uaso Nyiro River where
crocodiles sun bath themselves on the banks. It also provides an oasis for a variety of game. Birds are abundant, with 365
species recorded, one for every day of the year. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge/Samburu Sopa Lodge
or similar. (B,L,D)
DAY 04 SAMBURU – MOUNTAIN LODGE / TREETOPS
This morning, after breakfast, you depart for Mountain Lodge. On arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch at Mountain Lodge. Rest
of the night is spent watching different animals as they come to visit the floodlit waterholes and Saltlicks. Elephants, Rhino,
Buffalo, Giant Forest Hog, Leopard and many other species frequent the waterholes. Dinner and overnight at Ark
Lodge/Serena Mountain Lodge or similar. (B,L,D)
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DAY 05 MOUNTAIN-LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast depart and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park where you will arrive in time for lunch at Lion Hill lodge.
Afternoon game drive in the park, visiting the lake shore, the scenic baboon cliff and Makalia falls
time permitting. The park is famous for the millions of pink flamingoes that line the lake
shores, and its rhino sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge FB
DAY 06 LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA
After breakfast depart and drive to Maasai Mara arriving for lunch. Arrive in Masai Mara in time for
lunch at Mara Serena Lodge/Mara Sopa Lodge
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe; over 450 species of animals have been
recorded here. You will easily see Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffe, Wildebeests, Zebras, Buffalo, Warthogs,
Hyenas, and Jackals, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Leopard and a variety of antelopes. It is in the Mara that the most spectacular
event of the natural wonders of the world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from
the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Behind their heels are predators of the savanna- Lion, Cheetah,
and Wild dog, Jackal, Hyena and Vultures. Depart for an afternoon game drive until dusk. Dinner and overnight at Mara
Serena Lodge/Mara Sopa Lodge or similar. (B,L,D)
DAY 07 MASAI MARA
You spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. The trees in the distance might turn out to
be a family of Giraffes. Those clump of bushes a pride of Lions, and the rock that moves a Rhino lumbering out of your
way. With diligence and some luck, you may encounter a family of Cheetahs, or a herd of Elephants crossing the path in
front of you. Large animals are not the only entertainment - a family of warthogs may amuse you, running as fast as their
little legs will carry them, until they forget why they are rushing and stop to regroup. All meals and overnight at Mara
Serena Lodge/Mara Sopa Lodge or similar. (B,L,D)
DAY 08: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Rest of the day is spent at leisure for optional activities. This
evening, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your international flight back home. (B)
NET QUOTATION VALID FROM JULY – OCTOBER 2010
SAFARI COST
Per Ault on Twin share basis INR 29,000 + US$ 1425
Per Adult on Triple share basis INR 29,000 + US$ 1400
Per Child sharing room with 2 adults (without bed) INR 29,000 + US$ 950
Safari Tour includes
• Airfare along with the taxes applicable as of now (Taxes INR 4,400/-).
• Single entry visa charges for Kenya alongwith Service & courier charges
• Services of professional Safari driver guide & transportation by non air-conditioned safari vans on shared basis.
• Accommodation as mentioned above or in similar lodges (subject to availability)
• 1 litre mineral water per person per day Guaranteed window seating with open top
• All meals while on safari & Game Park entrance fees along with High Altitude Game viewing
• Extensive Game drives as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Overseas Mediclaim policy.
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Safari excludes
• Personal expenses such as, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and
phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated
in the itinerary
• Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 460 US Dollars), Nature walks * Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at
hotels, camps and airports
• Gratuity for your professional driver guide
• Cost of obtaining passport and visas
• A visit to a Maasai Village,
• Yellow fever vaccination cost INR 300/- (passengers need to do the vaccination at Sahar airport & need to carry
the certificate.
TOUR COST / HOTELS/ FLIGHTS/ ITINERARY / PARK ENTRY PERMITS ARE
SUBJECT TO AVAILABLITY & SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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