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MSFS01
7 Days
Kenya Family Safaris
Nairobi Baringo – Kakamega – Nakuru – Naivasha – Nairobi
Day
1 Nairobi – L. Baringo
Pick up from your hotel or JKI Airport and drive through Limuru tea farms,
gradually descending to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, passing Mt.
Longonot en-route to Lake Baringo. This is one of the two freshwater lakes
in the Rift Valley and a bird watcher’s paradise – it has over 460 recorded
bird species. Check in at Lake Baringo Club where you will find plenty of
information on the area’s bird life in your room. A resident Ornithologist
leads walks before breakfast and in the evenings. Your driver / guide will
gladly assist with any queries. Dinner and overnight at Lake Baringo Club.
Day 2 Baringo
Full day in Baringo with a visit to Lake Bogoria. The lake is host to
thousands of shocking-pink Flamingoes as well as other water birds such as
the Pelican and Grebe. After picnic lunch visit the steaming geysers found
in the area. These are spectacular displays of superheated water sprays
which shot out of natural underground rocks. Dinner and overnight at Lake
Baringo Club.
Day 3 Baringo – Kakamega
Drive to Kakamega National Reserve after breakfast. This is the country’s
only tropical rain forest and formed part of the dense rain forest that
stretched from West Africa, across Central Africa and into the highland
areas East and West of the Great Rift Valley. The forest is world-renowned
as home to several hundred species of birds including rare snake-eating
birds, insects, monkeys and other mammals, as well as countless, exotic tree
species. Dinner and overnight at Kakamega Golf Club.
Day 4 Kakamega
Full day in the Kakamega National Reserve with bird walks accompanied by
game wardens and our driver/guides. Full board and overnight at Kakamega
Golf Club.
Day 5 Kakamega – Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park after an early breakfast arriving at Lake
Nakuru Lodge for lunch. After lunch bird spotting drive in the Park, home to
stunning flocks of Lesser Flamingoes, which literally turn the lakeshores
into a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world-renowned, with
the Park being a beacon for leading ornithologists, scientists and wildlife
filmmakers. Full board and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day
6 Nakuru – Naivasha
Early morning bird-spotting drive in the park and around the lake before
returning to the lodge for breakfast. Drive to Lake Naivasha thereafter,
entering via Hell’s Gate, famous for its natural streaming geysers and a
haven for bird watchers. The cliffs are breeding grounds for vultures,
Verreaux’s Eagles, Augur Buzzards and thousands of Swifts. Over 130 bird
species have been recorded here. Lunch at Lake Naivasha Country Club.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the rich, bird-filled gardens or an optional
boat ride to Crescent Island (at an extra cost). Dinner and overnight at
Lake Naivasha Country Club.
Day 7 Naivasha – Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast drive back to Nairobi and drop off at your hotel
or JKI Airport.
MSFS02
9 Days
Kenya Family Safaris
Nairobi – Mt. Kenya – Samburu – L. Baringo – Nakuru – Masai Mara –
Nairobi
Day 1 Nairobi – Mt. Kenya
Pick up from your hotel or the airport and drive north through the highlands
and coffee farms of Mt. Kenya, checking into Mountain Lodge in time for
lunch. Relax at the hotel’s balcony in the afternoon and watch the animals
at the salt lick waterhole below from a safe distance. Dinner and overnight
at Mountain Lodge.
Day
2 Mt. Kenya – Samburu
After breakfast drive to Samburu National Reserve arriving in time for lunch
at Samburu Serena Lodge or similar. Afternoon spent bird watching in the
reserve, home to over 365 species. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena
Lodge or similar.
Day 3 Samburu
Early morning bird and game spotting, returning to the lodge for breakfast.
Thereafter a further mid-morning outing followed by lunch. Afternoon at
leisure enjoying a swim and taking in the view around you. Dinner and
overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge or similar.
Day 4 Samburu – L. Baringo
After breakfast drive to Lake Baringo, which is set dramatically at the foot
of the Laikipia Escarpment right in the sweltering desert north. With over
460 recorded bird species, it’s no wonder the lake is a paradise for bird
watchers. Check in at Lake Baringo Club, and in your room you will find
details of the bird life around the area. A resident ornithologist is on
hand to accompany you on walks – check with your driver / guide. Dinner and
overnight at Lake Baringo Club.
Day 5 L. Bogoria
Full day in baringo with a visit to Lake Bogoria. The lake is host to
thousands of shocking-pink Flamingoes as well as other water birds such as
the Pelican and Gerbe. After picnic lunch visit the hot steaming geysers
found in the area. These are spectacular displays that shoot out of natural
underground rocks. Dinner and overnight at Lake Baringo Club.
Day 6 Baringo – Nakuru
After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with lunch at Lake Nakuru
Lodge. Afternoon spent bird spotting around the park and lakeshores where
you will find the favorite habitat of migrating Flamingoes, resident
Cormorants, Pelicans, Black-Winged Silts including the seasonal Ruffs.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day
7 L. Nakuru – Mara
After an early breakfast depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving in
time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. Afternoon spent bird spotting in the vast
reserve where there’s plenty to see including the plain’s wide variety of
wild game. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 8 Masai mara
Full day in the Mara with various activities planned throughout the day
including bird watching. The lodge will provide all meals in between the
outings. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 9 Mara – Nairobi
Drive back to Nairobi after breakfast arriving at lunch time and drop off at
your hotel.
Price includes:
- All Airport services-[transfers and paging]
- All National Park and Conservation Entry Fees
-Bottled mineral water during the safari
- Free Membership of flying doctors evacuation services for duration on safari
- English speaking Driver cum guide or multilingual speaking driver/guide where applicable and specialised in Wildlife/birdlife with over 400 plus safari trips completed,friendly,knowledgable and excellent performances
- Excellent 4WD Safari vehicle; Private vehicle
-3 meals a day ( breakfast, lunch or lunch boxes, dinner ), while on safari;
-Guaranteed window seat while on game drives;
-Access to open roof(s)- to be able to stand in vehicle[not on seat], while on game drives
- Accomodation in lodges with private bathroom facilities;
-Unlimited Game drives while on Safari
-Free powerful binoculars
-Free Mobile handset with a local tarrif to enable you to talk you your loved ones at home any time of the day or night.
Costs Excludes:
All international air transport to and from Nairobi
-Holiday supplements during Easter, Christmas and New year
- Beverages, laundry,Visa
-Alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks
-All activities or excursions not mentioned in program
- Any Medical expenses
-Tipping to your safari crew; Safari driver / guide Lodge Porter or Waiters
- Items of personal nature and all not mentioned in cost .
Guaranteed departure dates to Join for the whole year,
Jan:1/5/8/12/17/20/24/28/31, Feb:2/6/9/12/16/21/23/26/29
March:1/4/8/11/15/19/22/25/28/30,Apr:3/7/13/19/22/26/30
May:1/6/12/16/19/22/26/29/31, June:3/9/14/17/21/24/28/30,
July:1/5/9/13/15/18/22/25/28/30
Aug:1/5/7/9/12/14/16/18/19/22/23/25/26/29/30/31
Sept:2/4/6/9/11/13/16/18/20/23/25/28/30,
Oct:1/3/4/5/9/11/14/16/19/22/26/28/31
Nov:2/5/9/15/18/20/23/25/29,
Dec:1/4/6/7/9/11/12/13/14/17/20/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/29/30/31
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