Introduction to Kenya and best places to visit

Kenya is re-known for its hospitality, friendly, warm welcome with over 42 ethnic tribes from the smallest El-Molo tribe to the millions of Kikuyu; beautiful attractions ranging from over 450kms of white sandy beaches stretching from Shimoni to Lamu, protected by a natural coral reef offering some unique and exquisite marine life along the coast to the National parks and game reserves rich with fauna and flora.  Some famous parks and reserves include: Amboseli with its Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop; Tsavo East and West, which has the largest land area; Masai Mara which has the highest concentration of wildlife per square mile; Lake Bogoria for its hot springs and geysers; and Kakamega Forest, perhaps the last remaining equatorial rainforests in Tropical Africa and Lake Nakuru National Park home to over a million flamingos, rhinos among other animals and bird species while Mt. Kenya is a challenge to mountain climbers and worth to visit. Samburu National Reserve with its rare wildlife that are found only in the northern part of Kenya is worth a visit not forgetting to mention rich culture of the Samburu and Turkana communities.

Famous lakes in the bed of the Great Rift Valley are:

• Lake Turkana, the famous ‘jade sea
• Lake Nakuru home of millions of flamingos among other birds species and a sanctuary of rhinos.
• Lake Naivasha, home to hippos, a plethora of birdlife, and Kenya’s wine country
• Lake Magadi, the soda lake
• Lake Elementaita
• Lake Bogoria – hot springs and a lot of bird species
• Lake Baringo

National Parks & Reserves:

Making Kenya the Africa’s leading safari destination is due to having the best well maintained safari destinations. Thus among the top safari places and destinations in Kenya, includes the following:

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

There are the millions of flamingos seeking their food in the salty deep-green waters of Lake Nakuru. The protected area is primarily for birds, of which 400 to 500 species can be found here including cormorants and pelicans. However, visitors to Lake Nakuru may also catch a glimpse of Thomson gazelles, Grant gazelles, impalas, waterbucks, giraffes, buffaloes, and leopards. This park has become Kenya’s premier Rhino sanctuary and is now home to both Black and White Rhinos, totaling to over 80 in number and could be one of the greatest attractions in Nakuru with its fantastic agglomeration of lesser flamingoes estimated to number between one and two million and make the lake shore seem pink, while species of other water birds have been recorded. The national park covers 52 Sq. Kms in area. Lake Nakuru Lodge and Sarova Lion Hill Lodge are among the best places one can find accommodation inside the park while Flamingo hill tented camp is the newest property though located outside the park along the park fence and from the tent you can see wildlife grazing along the fence that include rhinos, buffalo, gazelles, zebras among others.

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Masai Mara National Reserve offers an absolutely unique variety of animals. The reason is that this hilly region is both humid and fertile, and is crossed by the rivers Mara and Talek, full of crocodiles and hippos, and which carry water the whole year round. The banks of the rivers are covered in thick forest, which gradually makes way for bush and grassland.
The abundance of water and excellent availability of food are the reasons why the Masai Mara, which in fact is a continuance of the Tanzanian Serengeti National Park, has the greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa. There is a particularly dramatic “spectacle” from July to November, the annual migration of huge herds of Gnus and Zebras. Predators such as Hyenas, Jackals, Leopards and Lions of course, closely follow these herds. There is no place where more of these latter may be seen than in Masai Mara. Gigantic herds of over 200 buffaloes can also be observed. Plenty of food is available for elephants, giraffes, and the many species of antelopes and gazelles all of which can be observed in their natural habitat.

Masai Mara Game Reserve itself covers about 1,510 Sq. Kms (575 Sq. Miles) and because it’s such an outstanding place for game viewing, it has several lodges and tented camps like Keekorok Lodge, Mara Serena, Mara Sopa, Kichwa Tembo, Governors Camp, Fig Tree Camp, Mara River Camp, Mara Cottar’s Camp, Mara Buffalo Camp among many new beautiful eco-camps and lodges.

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE/ SHABA RESERVE

Samburu-Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserve include in their boundaries all the flora and fauna to be found in the north of Kenya. The dry grasslands interspersed with acacias are interrupted from time to time by rich green vegetation, whenever enough water is present, e.g. the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River (with its huge Nile crocodiles) or in marsh regions. This countryside, dotted with volcanic peaks, offers a sanctuary to a wide variety of animals. These are baboon, reticulated giraffes, elephants, waterbucks, gerenuks and Grevy zebras. Lions and cheetahs are not quite so common, but plenty of leopards can be sighted. There are no longer any rhinos. Samburu Game Reserve covering 165 Sq. Kms in area is situated near Isiolo in the north. It is countryside of fairly dense bush equally thick with game. As well as Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Grevy’s Zebra and reticulated Giraffe, you can see Leopard, Cheetah, Lesser Kudu, Eland, Oryx, Gerenuk, Dikdik, Impala, Gazelle and Waterbuck. Among the myriad birds are the Pygmy Falcons, Goshawks and Sparrow weavers. One can find superb accommodation at the Samburu Game Lodge, the Samburu River Lodge among other tented camps and lodges.

TSAVO EAST/WEST NATIONAL PARK

Both Tsavo National Parks are roughly kidney shaped and 7,930 Sq. Miles (20,812 Sq. Kms) are bisected in the middle by the Mombasa road. For administrative convenience, the part north-east of the road is called Tsavo East with headquarters near Voi and measures 11,747 Sq. Kms and the part southwest of the road is Tsavo West with wardens’ offices near Mtito Andei and measures 9,065 Sq. Kms. Overall, this famous park covers a vast section of the 200 miles of thorn scrub, spiked with bulbous trunks of baobab trees, that separate the tropical vegetation of the Coast from the great central plateau of the African continent.

It was the endless thorn scrub here that kept the peoples of the interior remote from western civilization for so many centuries. Try walking through it as the early missionaries did and you will soon understand. It has various names – the Nyika, which means thorn country, the Nyiri Desert and the Taru desert. Much of the year, it’s burnt dry and dusty by the sun. Then overnight the rains transform it into a paradise of convolvulus flowers that burst out white and purple, the grass seed germinates and the bushes are suddenly green. Explorers hated it for the very reason that makes it an attraction today – the game. ‘Full of wild beasts, such as Rhinoceros, Buffaloes and Elephants,’ the German missionary Rebmann, noted in his diary on May 11, 1848. Indeed it is full, though overgrazing has depleted the vegetation in parts and the Elephant population is now only an estimated 15,000 to 20,000. They are fairly accustomed to cars now, but if you meet one on the road, drive cautiously.

Tsavo’s lions also described as “The Man Eaters of Tsavo” due to how they obstructed the building of the railway in the 1900s by the simple expedient of eating the linesmen.

In Tsavo west, which is rather hillier, the volcanic area where the Mzima Springs and other waters rise attracts most species of game. The springs, 40 km (25 miles) from Mtito Andei, form a series of clear pools. An observation tank in the top pool enables you to watch Hippo and Crocodile from underwater. Other major viewing places are at the Kangethwa Dam, the Kilaguni waterhole and an artificial spring right in front of the Kilaguni Lodge. Other camps and lodges found in Tsavo West are Ngulia Lodge, Taita Hills Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Tsavo Safari Camp, and Salt Lick Lodge.

Tsavo East

Is less hilly with the exception of the dramatic line of the Yatta Plateau which rises almost parallel to the Mombasa road. Beyond this escarpment, to the east, is a seemingly endless expanse of low lying semi-desert, spiked with thorn bushes, most of which you can only visit by special permission of the Park Warden. All roads north of the Galana River, which cuts across Tsavo East, are closed to the public. Laggard Falls and Crocodile Point on the river are worth a visit, though the best places to see animals are unquestionably Aruba. The former is a great hump of rusty colored rock overlooking a huge waterhole making a natural amphitheater. At the end of an exciting day, you can always relax at the Voi Safari Lodge, the Tsavo Safari Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge and the famous Crocodile Camp.

Both National Parks are managed separately, but together they form the largest reserve in East Africa. The Northern part of Tsavo East may not, however, be visited by tourists.
Nevertheless, the Tsavo National park, founded in 1947, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Kenya. In spite of its arid countryside and savannah vegetation, about 60 species of mammals and 400 different species of birds are to be found here. The Tsavo is particularly famous because of the “red elephants” which owe their color to the dust prevalent in this area.
As well as lions and cheetahs, there are many antelopes (Oryx, kudus, and Grant’s gazelles and giraffe gazelles), zebras, Masai giraffe, baboons and vervet monkeys. Of the birds, the most impressive is the Masai ostrich. Where there is water, such as Mzima springs, crocodiles and hippos can be seen.

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

The combination of scenery, people and animals is what makes the Amboseli National Park so fascinating. Beautifully situated at the foot of the towering Mt. Kilimanjaro, it the home of the brightly painted Masai Tribe. Here you can see lions, cheetahs, hyenas as well as Gnus, buffaloes, zebras and herds of elephants. All these animals come to drink at water holes consisting of small lakes or muddy ponds kept filled up by water from the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. The northern Lake Amboseli contains water only after rain

Amboseli National Park is situated just over 150 Kms from Nairobi. This is a 392 Sq. Kms (149 Sq. Miles) of swamps and plains country inside a 3,260 sq km reserve all dominated by the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro. It is about 3,500 ft above sea level.

Before the 1,235 sq miles of the Amboseli Game Reserve had their most vital 149 sq miles designated as a National Park, the Masai shared the area with the game which they seldom kill for meat, being preoccupied with their cattle. But there wasn’t enough pasture for both and under an agreement with the government, the Masai moved after a pipeline had been constructed to bring them water outside the park. Lake Amboseli though blue on maps, is a dry bed of soda most of the year and even produces mirages like a desert. A road cuts across it but the Loginya and other swamps remain wet, attracting large herds of Elephant and Buffalo who migrate to them during the dry season. Amboseli protects herds of Kongoni, Eland, Oryx, Wildebeest, Gazelle and Zebra. Of the cat family are the Caracal, cheetah, Civet Cat, Leopard, Lion and Serval Cat though sometimes hard to spot them. The Rhino, formerly famous, have been all but poached almost to extinction. Accommodation is available at: Amboseli Serena Lodge, Amboseli Lodge, Kilimanjaro Safari Lodge, Kilimanjaro Buffalo Lodge among other newest lodges and eco-tented camps.

ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

The foothill of the Aberdare National Park is covered with huge trees, which, the higher you go; gradually give way to Bamboo forests. From about 3,000 meters upwards the landscape consists primarily of alpine moorland. Still higher is an area of grassland with, from time to time, giant lobelias presenting an attractive contrast. The rich vegetation of this park is blessed with crystal clear streams, waterfalls and lakes teeming with fish. This means an ideal habitat for a wide variety of mammals and birds, although the wild life here is still very shy, and the lodges often have to put out salt licks to attract the animals. With a bit of luck it is possible to see the “BIG FIVE” whereas it may be somewhat more difficult to sight the local black varieties of Leopards and Servals.

Aberdare National Park covers an area of approximately 765.7 Sq. Kms and is the highest game park in the world and boasts of having two very spectacular waterfalls; Karura, dropping 894 ft in three stages. Especially near the water there are fantastic growth of moss and giant vegetation peculiar to the East African Mountains. Groundsels and Lobelias, small plants in Europe, reach 15 ft high here. In good weather the park road leads to superb views of the Rift Valley as it descends on the other side of the Aberdares to the Kinangop Plateau and Naivasha. Aberdare National Park is 17 Kms from Nyeri town which is about 2hrs drive from Nairobi.

The wildlife in the Park are mostly shy like the Bongo. There are Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Eland, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Colobus monkey, several Cats, Mountain Buzzard, Crowned Hawk Eagle, Malecite sunbirds, Abyssinian long eared owl and Jackson’s Francolin. Citing’s of Black Leopard have been reported in the past. There are a few Lions and Hyenas too. Accommodation is available at Mountain Lodge, the magnificent Mount Kenya Safari Club, the beautiful Naro Moru River Lodge, The Ark and the famous Treetops. Another particularly exciting attraction at Aberdare is the Dedan Kimathi post office, a giant tree where the Mau would leave messages for Kimathi’s attention. The Queen’s Caves which, due to their coolness, were used by the Mau to preserve their meat are another must see.

Nairobi National Park

For the live entertainment that most people come to see, the 117 Sq. Kms (44 Sq. Miles) Nairobi National Park ranks the first and is so close to the city one could call it a suburb inhabited by animals. The main gate brings you into the wooded Langata corner, where you are quite likely to find Lions strolling along the road though more often they are lying up in the shade of a thorn tree, or among some rocks. The early evening is the time to see them, when they are waking up from their afternoon siesta. Other wildlife include Zebra, Kongoni, Gazelle, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Impala, an occasional Rhino, Baboons, Crocodile and Hippos in the river pools, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena, Eland, Warthog and Ostrich. Remember not to get out of your car except at the sign posted picnic places and that this is still at your own risk. The park is open all year.

Kisite Marine Park and Mpunguti Marine Reserve

Located on the south coast off Shimoni and south of Wasini Island in Kwale District. The complex covers a marine area with four small islands surrounded by coral-reef. Kisite Park covers 11 Sq Kms. while Mpunguti reserve covers 28. Kisite Island is mainly grass covered and an important breeding ground for sea birds while Mpunguti Islands have dense coastal equatorial forest. Surrounding waters have well-developed coral gardens and fishes.

Kisite Marine Park can be approached easily by motor boat or traditional dhow from Shimoni. 45 varieties of coral have so far been identified with over 250 fish species recorded. One of the attractions is Dolphin watching. At Shimoni, which literally means a “hole” in Swahili, one is able to see caves used by slave traders to hide slaves during the slave trade era from the liberators of slave trade. Kisite Marine Park is an ideal place for diving. Diving gear is easily available from tour agents around Shimoni. Both Kisite Marine Park and Mpunguti Marine Reserve are located on the south coast off Shimoni and south of Wasini Island in Kwale District. The complex covers a marine area with four small islands surrounded by coral-reef. It is an ideal place for diving and diving gear is easily available from tour agents around Shimoni.

Shimba Hills National Reserve

The 320 Sq Kms reserve is located 56 km South of Mombasa and is within easy reach of coast resorts. Shimba Hills Reserve offers beautiful, lush scenery, good for those wishing to take a break from the beach to view terrestrial wildlife. The reserve comprises a unique and botanically rich coastal rain forest and open glades. Two of Kenya’s most beautiful orchids occur in Shimba Hills. Besides the locally endemic sable antelope, are buffalo, elephant, giraffe, leopard and several species of primates. The reserve also hosts Palaearctic birds during late March – early April. The reserve has 19 tree species, 13 forest birds and 7 mammalian species under threat. The best places to see game are on the flat grasslands near the spectacular Shedrick’s fall and on Lango Plains near Giriama Point with a tremendous view over rolling park land to the escarpment, from where one can look out to the Indian Ocean with a view of some hotels on along the beach. The reserve’s main access is via Diani. Inside the reserve are a 153 km road network and one airstrip. Accommodation is at Shimba Hills Lodge, KWS Bandas and 2 campsites.

Hell’s Gate National Park

Which covers an area of 68.25 Sq Kms is situated in the environs of Lake Naivasha about 90 km from Nairobi. The park is situated 14 km after the turnoff from the old Nairobi-Naivasha highway. The park is characterized by diverse topography and geological scenery. It is famous for its natural geysers, eagle and vulture breeding grounds.

Scenic locations include Fisher’s Tower, the Central Tower and the Njorowa gorge. Two extinct volcanoes: Olkaria and Hobley’s are located here. Natural steam vents rise from fissures in the volcanic rock. Obsidian, a striking black glassy rock formed from cooled molten lava is a feature of this landscape.

The flora is mainly grasslands and shrub lands with the latter being dominated by LeIeshwa and several species of acacia. Large mammals found in the park include buffalo, eland, plains zebra, Grants and Thompson’s gazelles, reedbuck, impala, Coke’s hartebeest Masai giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena. The gorge and cliffs are breeding sites for several species of raptors and swifts. 103 species of birds have been recorded in the park. The Olkaria Geothermal Station is located inside the park.

Arabuko-Sokoke Forest

Is the largest stretch of coastal forest remaining in Eastern Africa. Together with the adjoining Mida Creek the forest comprises an ecosystem of great diversity, containing many rare species of birds, butterflies, amphibians and plants. It is also more than a superb area for wildlife: in addition it provides local communities with firewood, building poles, timber, carving wood, medicines, water and the resource for community butterfly farming. All these benefits will only be sustainable by effectively conserving and maintaining the integrity of the forest without further degradation or loss of land area.

OUR TAILOR-MADE DAILY & WEEKLY DEPARTURES – SAFARIS IN  KENYA GURANTEED SAFARIS AS LONG AS 2 OR MORE ARE BOOKED (all can be tailor-made to suite your preference)

We are committed to personalized services hence our rates are competitive to cater for family and small group’s budget. Rates are based on per person sharing depending with the number of persons sharing a vehicle and a minimum of 2 persons per departure. We specialize on personalized family holiday and don’t mix clients from different families unless one request for it making our safaris ALWAYS a private family outing and memorable one.

We emphasis on flexibility during safari itinerary and it’s easy for a family to decide what they want to do than if they have to consult another totally different family which maybe they met at the airport on the date of safari.

Safari price/Cost:

All safari rates are quoted per person sharing and include:

Accommodation on full board, all park entry fees, unlimited game drives, experienced English speaking guide (other languages available on request), safari using either safari 4×4 vehicles or safari mini bus, mineral water, nature walk depending on camp/lodge you will be using, all transfers, scheduled flight depending with safari itinerary and Airport/Airstrip departure taxes

You are responsible for items of a person nature, drinks both  alcohol and non-alcoholic other than the water mentioned above, any additional food items not included in the full board package, and any additional cost based on changes to this package.

NOTE:

Rates are correct and subject to change in case of increase/decreases of Government taxes and any other thing related to the itinerary. Counter check correct cost while booking with sales department sales@denhumholidays.com

Upon check-in your camp/Lodge:

your guide will arrange a time convenient for your late afternoon game drive and on when you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight, your guide will make suggestions about a departure time for a game drive in the morning. He will however take your direction on what time you would like to start in depth game drives for the day or what time to depart for your next destination.

Additional OPTIONAL costs: Hot Air Balloon Safari USD$450 per person inclusive of champagne breakfast

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:

DH: Represents tour code

PPS: Represents per person sharing in a double room.

SRS: Represents single room supplement

Peak Season: 22^nd December to 3^rd January and 1^st July to 31^st October

High Season: 4^th January to 31^st March and 1^st November to 21^st December

Low Season:  1st April to 30^th June

All prices are expressed in US Dollars and include all government taxes

Christmas Supplement of $40.00 per person per night will apply from 22^nd December 2011 to 3^rd January (3^rd inclusive).

Easter Supplement of $35.00 per person per night will apply during Easter holiday.

Children under the age of 12 years sharing with two adults pay 50% of the adult rate on all road safaris and 75% on all charter or flying safaris/air packages.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

All transfers rates are PER VEHICLE one way and NOT per person

TRANSFERS IN NAIROBI

FROM                                                   TO                                   Charge

Airport                                                 City Hotels                    USD$50

Airport                                                 Wilson Airport              USD$50

Wilson Airport                                      City Hotels                    USD$30

TRANSFERS IN MOMBASA

Moi International Airport           Diani Hotels                                         USD$80

Moi Airport                                     North Coast Hotels                             USD$ 40

Moi Airport                                     Kilifi Hotels                                          USD$ 80

Moi International Airport           Malindi/Watamu Hotels                     USD$ 120

DAY EXCURSIONS:

During your stay, we have various day excursions whether from Mombasa or Nairobi making every minute of your holiday more enjoyable. Below, find some of what we would recommend and cost quoted per person sharing.

EXCURSIONS FROM NAIROBI

Nairobi City Tour                                                        Tour Code: DH001

City tour touring prominent areas (half day)                     USD$60 per person sharing

Out of Africa                                                               Tour Code: DH 002

Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Center                 USD$70 per person

Carnivore Restaurant                                                   Tour Code: DH 003

Lunch or dinner at an ideal eating spot for meat lovers set in lovely gardens outside the city centre inclusive of lunch and transport from any city hotel                                    USD$65 per person

Nairobi National Park                                                 Tour Code: DH 004

Nairobi National Park and animal Orphanage                 USD$ 105 per person

Daphne Shedrick’s Elephant Orphanage                    Tour Code: DH 005

Visit World renown elephant orphanage                         USD$65 per person

Rift Valley/Lake Nakuru – Full day                            Tour Code: DH 006

Depart at 07.00hrs from city hotels and drive through Rift Valley Escarpment to Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day game drive with lunch at Lion Hill Lodge or at Lake Nakuru Sopa                     USD$250 PPS

EXCURSIONS FROM MOMBASA

Full Day Tsavo East                                                   Tour Code: DH 007

Pick up from your hotel at around 0430hrs for the drive to Tsavo

East for a full day in the park doing game drives with lunch included.       US$170 per person

Mombasa City Tour- Half Day                                               Tour Code: DH 008

Visit the historical and cultural sites and Fort Jesus                                               US$40 per person sharing

Mombasa City Tour – Full Day                                               Tour Code: DH 009

Visit the historical and cultural sites, visit Bamburi Nature Trail and Fort Jesus with Lunch included at the famous the Tamarind Dhow.                     US$90 per person

Evening Tamarind Dhow                                            Tour Code: DH 010

Dinner served in the dhow                                                                    US$75 per person

Wasini Island Dhow – Full Day                                   Tour Code: DH 011

Dhow excursion at Shimoni with snorkeling in the Marine Park, lunch and local village visit with pick up and drop off at any hotel                                                                             US$130 per person

KENYA SAFARI ITINERARIES AND PRICES

2 DAYS SAFARI SAFARIS

Tour code: DH 012: 2 Days Lake Nakuru National Park

This departs from Nairobi to the famous Lake Nakuru National park and best for people who are in Nairobi and have a couple of hours to sacrifice for game viewing.

 Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart from your hotel at 0800hrs for the drive to the Great Rift valley with a couple of stops to enjoy fantastic views of the rift valley arriving in time for lunch at Flamingo Hill camp. Afternoon game drives in search of game. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill camp

Day 2 – Nakuru – Nairobi

Early morning game drives returning back to the camp in time for breakfast. Depart back to Nairobi with a drop off at your city hotel/Airport.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$410	USD$350	USD$322	USD$305	USD$292	USD$55
Mid/high season	USD$405	USD$340	USD$310	USD$292	USD$280	USD$55
Low season	USD$370	USD$315	USD$285	USD$265	USD$255	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$465	USD$388	USD$350	USD$326	USD$312	USD$55
Mid/high season	USD$455	USD$377	USD$338	USD$315	USD$299	USD$55
Low season	USD$426	USD$349	USD$310	USD$287	USD$272	N/A

Tour Code: DH 013: 2 Days Tsavo East National Parks

This best safari for beach holiday makers who would wish to do short safari from their hotel for an overnight safari and departs daily from any hotel around Mombasa including Malindi.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park          

Pick up from a hotel in South/North coast of Mombasa early in the morning and drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving late in the morning for a short game drive before driving to the lodge/camp for your lunch. Afternoon game drives in Tsavo East National Park after lunch. Dinner and overnight at camp/Lodge (Full Board)

 Day 2 Tsavo East National Park – Mombasa

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast. After breakfast drive back to Mombasa arriving early in the afternoon.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$391	USD$316	USD$279	USD$256	USD$240	USD$48
Mid/high season	USD$391	USD$316	USD$279	USD$256	USD$240	USD$48
Low season	USD$368	USD$293	USD$255	USD$233	USD$218	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$466	USD$366	USD$316	USD$286	USD$266	USD$48
Mid/high season	USD$466	USD$366	USD$316	USD$286	USD$266	USD$48
Low season	USD$443	USD$342	USD$296	USD$262	USD$242	N/A

3 DAYS SAFARI SAFARIS

Tour Code: DH 014: 3 Days Masai Mara Trails

Masai Mara is renown as the best park in Kenya and where you can enjoy most game in the shortest time possible with migrations of the wildebeest being its climax from early July to Late September; thus making masai Mara the best place to visit if only have a few days for your holiday.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National reserve

Met on arrival at the Airport/city hotel by our Airport rep for safari briefing and welcome in to the country Depart for the drive to Masai Mara arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives in search of game. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp

Day 2 – Masai Mara full day

Spend full day at Masai Mara with an option of going full day on game drives with picnic lunch or half day with picnic breakfast and returning back to the lodge/camp at your pace thus giving you more time for game drives. Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge

Day 3 – Nairobi

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast; depart for the drive back to Nairobi with drop off at the Airport /Airport.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$903	USD$790	USD$735	USD$700	USD$678	USD$202
Mid/high season	USD$812	USD$699	USD$643	USD$610	USD$587	USD$155
Low season	USD$690	USD$578	USD$522	USD$488	USD$466	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$1007	USD$860	USD$786	USD$742	USD$713	USD$202
Mid/high season	USD$916	USD$770	USD$695	USD$651	USD$622	USD$155
Low season	USD$795	USD$648	USD$574	USD$530	USD$502	N/A

Tour Code: DH 015: 3 Days Tsavo Trails

 Day 1 Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park

Pick up from a hotel in South/North coast of Mombasa early in the morning and drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving late in the morning for a short game drive before driving to the lodge for your lunch. Afternoon game drives in Tsavo East National Park after lunch. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 2 Tsavo East National Park – Tsavo West National Park

Early morning game drives before breakfast. Thereafter drive to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Depart for the afternoon game drive in search of more game at 16.00hrs. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 3 Tsavo West National Park – Mombasa

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast. After breakfast drive out of the park with short game drives out of the park with lunch at Lion Hill Camp before driving back to Mombasa arriving late in the afternoon.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$786	USD$664	USD$603	USD$565	USD$540	USD$115
Mid/high season	USD$763	USD$637	USD$574	USD$536	USD$510	USD$98
Low season	USD$710	USD$584	USD$522	USD$483	USD$458	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$902	USD$742	USD$660	USD$612	USD$580	USD$115
Mid/high season	USD$879	USD$715	USD$632	USD$582	USD$550	USD$98
Low season	USD$826	USD$660	USD$578	USD$529	USD$496	N/A

4 DAYS SAFARI SAFARIS

Tour code: DH 017 – 4 Days Masai Mara Nakuru Trails

Day 1 Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart after breakfast at 08.00hrs for the drive to Lake Nakuru National Park passing through beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. Nakuru is the Kenya’s 4th largest city, only slightly smaller than Kisumu. Nakuru is an important agricultural city, trade Center, and transportation hub, and the capital of Rift Valley Province. Unlike most population center’s in Kenya, a single tribe and Swahili don’t dominate Nakuru, rather than a particular tribal language, is widely used. Many travelers pass through Nakuru on their way west, and some stay a few days in town to see Menengai Crater or Lake Nakuru National Park, where your chances of seeing a rhino are better than any other park in Kenya. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best parks in the country. It is a home of large variety of animals and a wide species of birds with Flamingos being the dominant and is located just 10km from Nakuru town. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best parks in Kenya. Short game drive en route for lunch at Camp/Lodge. Afternoon game drives thereafter in search of game. Dinner and overnight at Lodge/Camp

Day 2 Lake Nakuru N. Park – Masai Mara N. Reserve

Early morning drive before breakfast followed by a drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Short siesta before afternoon game at 16.00hrs Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 3 Full day Masai Mara

Spend full day on game drive in search of game where you can carry picnic lunch so as to have the entire day out without returning back for lunch. Dinner and overnight your lodge/camp

Day 4 Masai Mara – Nairobi

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast. Thereafter drive back to Nairobi arriving early in the afternoon with a drop off at your hotel/airport.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$1285	USD$1125	USD$1045	USD$997	USD$965	USD$286
Mid/high season	USD$1205	USD$1048	USD$970	USD$923	USD$892	USD$230
Low season	USD$1075	USD$915	USD$835	USD$787	USD$755	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$1428	USD$1220	USD$1116	USD$1054	USD$1012	USD$286
Mid/high season	USD$1348	USD$1144	USD$1042	USD$981	USD$940	USD$230
Low season	USD$1218	USD$1010	USD$906	USD$844	USD$802	N/A

Tour Code: DH 018 – 4 Days Amboseli Tsavo Trails

 Day 1 Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Pick up from Nairobi hotel/Airport and drive to Amboseli National Park with a game drive en route arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Short siesta before afternoon game drive in search of game. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 2 Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West National Park

An early morning game drive that gives a chance to take photos of the famous Mt. Kilimanjaro on a clear morning returning back in time for breakfast Thereafter, depart for Tsavo West National Park passing through Shetani lava flows to arrive in time for lunch at the lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives at 16.00hrs. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 3 Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park

Early morning game drives before breakfast. After breakfast drive to Tsavo East National Park with most of the way being on game drive to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives in Tsavo East National Park. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 4 Tsavo East National Park – Mombasa

After breakfast depart for your drive to Mombasa arriving early in the afternoon with a drop off at your hotel for beach extension or drop off at the airport for the flight back to Nairobi.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$1082	USD$932	USD$854	USD$809	USD$778	USD$185
Mid/high season	USD$1016	USD$863	USD$786	USD$740	USD$710	USD$140
Low season	USD$962	USD$809	USD$733	USD$687	USD$656	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$1220	USD$1021	USD$922	USD$864	USD$820	USD$
Mid/high season	USD$1152	USD$953	USD$854	USD$795	USD$756	USD$140
Low season	USD$1098	USD$900	USD$802	USD$740	USD$703	N/A

Tour Code: DH 019: 4 Days Tsavo East, West & Amboseli Trails

Day 1 Mombasa – Tsavo West National Park

Pick up from a hotel in South/North coast of Mombasa early in the morning and drive to Tsavo West National Park arriving late in the morning for a short game drive to for your lunch. Afternoon game drives in Tsavo West National Park after lunch with a visit to Mzima Spring. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 2 Tsavo West N. Park – Amboseli National Park

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast. Thereafter with game drive en route to Amboseli National Park passing through the famous Shetani Lava Flows arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 3 Amboseli N. Park – Tsavo East National Park

Early morning game drive which gives a chance to see Mt. Kilimanjaro on clear morning returning back in time for breakfast before departing for the drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving in time for your lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives in Tsavo East National Park in search of game after lunch. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 4 Tsavo East National Park – Mombasa

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast. After breakfast drive back to Mombasa arriving early in the afternoon.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$985	USD$833	USD$756	USD$710	USD$680	USD$145
Mid/high season	USD$948	USD$794	USD$717	USD$671	USD$640	USD$135
Low season	USD$912	USD$760	USD$683	USD$637	USD$606	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$1121	USD$923	USD$824	USD$764	USD$725	USD$145
Mid/high season	USD$1082	USD$884	USD$785	USD$726	USD$686	USD$135
Low season	USD$1047	USD$850	USD$750	USD$691	USD$650	N/A

6 DAYS SAFARIS

Tour Code: DH 020 – 6 Days Safari Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli

This is a 5 nights safari which is best as it combines all the 3 main parks in Kenya and easier to do via road though long drive the first day and day 4. For those who are not comfortable with long drives, it is easily done by flying first to Amboseli from Wilson Airport and then the rest of the safari done via road with Lake Nakuru and then Masai Mara. (NOTE: This safari combines very well with our Tanzania safari extension via Namanga border)

Day 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

08.00hrs depart for the drive to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives after a short siesta in search of game. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 2 Full day Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend morning and afternoon game on game drive returning back to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 3 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park     

Early morning game drives returning back to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at Lodge/ Camp

Day 4 Lake Nakuru National Park – Amboseli National Park

Early morning game drives. After breakfast depart for the drive to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at carnivore restaurant. Later, drive to Amboseli National Park with a short game drive en route to your Lodge/camp, arriving early in the evening. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 5 Full day Amboseli National Park

Spend morning and afternoon on game drive with breakfast and lunch at your lodge/camp. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 6 Amboseli National Park – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for the drive back to Nairobi, arriving early in the afternoon or drop off at Namanga boarder for clients extending safari to Tanzania OR drop off at Mombasa Beach Hotel.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$2064	USD$1801	USD$1670	USD$1590	USD$1538	USD$410
Mid/high season	USD$1968	USD$1704	USD$1573	USD$1494	USD$1440	USD$340
Low season	USD$1768	USD$1505	USD$1373	USD$1294	USD$1240	N/A

USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$2302	USD$1960	USD$1788	USD$1686	USD$1617	USD$410
Mid/high season	USD$2206	USD$1863	USD$1692	USD$1589	USD$1520	USD$340
Low season	USD$2006	USD$1663	USD$1492	USD$1388	USD$1320	N/A

7 DAYS SAFARIS

Tour code: DH 021: 7 Days Mountain lodge, Samburu/Shaba, Nakuru & Masai Mara

 Day 1 Nairobi – Mountain Lodge

08.00hrs depart after breakfast for the drive to the slopes of Mt Kenya arriving in time for     lunch at mountain Lodge, Afternoon at leisure and evening game viewing from the lodge. Dinner and overnight Mt. Lodge – (Full Board)

Day 2 Mt. Lodge – Samburu/Shaba National Reserve

After breakfast drive to Samburu/Shaba National Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives in search of game. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 3 Full day in Samburu/Shaba National Reserve

Spend full day on game drive returning back in time for breakfast and lunch. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 4 Samburu/Shaba – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch at your camp/lodge. Afternoon game drives in search of more game and birds along the lake. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 5 Lake Nakuru N. Park – Masai Mara N. reserve

Early morning breakfast followed by short game drive en route out of the park for the drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives in search of more game. Dinner and overnight your camp/lodge

Day 6 Full day Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend full morning and afternoon on game drive with all meals at the lodge/camp. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day7. Masai Mara National Reserve – Nairobi 

Early morning game drive before breakfast followed by a return drive to Nairobi arriving early in the afternoon with a drop off at your hotel/Airport or fly direct (at an extra cost) to Mombasa.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$2349	USD$2078	USD$1942	USD$1860	USD$1806	USD$488
Mid/high season	USD$2191	USD$1919	USD$1783	USD$1702	USD$1647	USD$415
Low season	USD$1876	USD$1605	USD$1469	USD$1387	USD$1333	N/A

 USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$2587	USD$2236	USD$2060	USD$1956	USD$1885	USD$488
Mid/high season	USD$2428	USD$2077	USD$1902	USD$1797	USD$1726	USD$415
Low season	USD$2114	USD$1763	USD$1588	USD$1482	USD$1412	N/A

Tour code: DH 022      7 Days Great Tour Masai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo

This is a 1 week safari combining the best aspects of great tailor made safari for a family or an incentive group having range of interest in wildlife and beauty of Kenya and culture of different communities with a visit to Kenya’s famous parks which includes: Tsavo East, West National Parks, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National reserve. This gives you a chance to visit the Great Rift Valley with its climax at Lake Nakuru National Park, view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from your lodge/camp while at Amboseli. Animals likely to see during game drives includes: Elephants Lions, Rhinos, Leopard, Buffalos, Cheetah, Giraffes, Zebras and different types of gazelles. For bird watchers, it’s also the best safari with lots of bird species to spot along the whole safari with its climax at Lake Nakuru National Park. The safari also combines very well with beach holiday in Kenya Coast as it starts from Nairobi and ends in Mombasa either at North or South Coast – Diani Beach.

Itinerary

Day 1   Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

08.00hrs depart after breakfast for the drive to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your camp/lodge. Short siesta before afternoon game in the reserve in search of game. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 2 Full in Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the day on game drive with morning and afternoon game drive with breakfast and lunch at your lodge/camp. Dinner and overnight your lodge/camp

Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve – Nakuru National Park

Early breakfast thereafter drive with a game drive out of the reserve for the drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives in the park after lunch. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 4 Lake Nakuru National Park – Amboseli National Park

Early breakfast followed by departure to Amboseli with picnic lunch to arrive early in the afternoon in time for short game drive en route to your lodge/camp. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 5 Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West National Park

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast followed by a drive via the Shetani lava flow to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drives in search of game. Dinner and overnight your lodge/camp

Day 6 Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park

Early morning game drives returning back to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Afternoon game drive in search of game returning back in time for dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 7 Tsavo East National Park – Mombasa

Early morning game drives returning back in time for breakfast. 1000hrs depart for the drive to Mombasa arriving early in the afternoon with a drop off at beach Hotel for your Beach extension or transferred to Airport for your flight back to Nairobi.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

USING A SAFARI MINI BUS

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$2313	USD$2025	USD$1882	USD$1795	USD$1738	USD$450
Mid/high season	USD$2120	USD$1833	USD$1689	USD$1602	USD$1545	USD$375
Low season	USD$1905	USD$1616	USD$1472	USD$1386	USD$1328	N/A

 USING A SAFARI 4X4 VEHICLE (JEEP)

Season	2pax each	3pax each	4pax each	5pax each	6pax each	SRS
Peak season	USD$2569	USD$2195	USD$2009	USD$1897	USD$1823	USD$450
Mid/high season	USD$2376	USD$2003	USD$1816	USD$1704	USD$1630	USD$375
Low season	USD$2159	USD$1786	USD$1600	USD$1488	USD$1413	N/A

SAFARI BY AIR FROM NAIROBI – (FLYING PACKAGES)

Tour Code: DH 023- 3 Days Amboseli National Park

Day 1 Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Pick up from your hotel/Airport and transferred to Wilson Airport for the morning flight to Amboseli National Park departing at 0730hrs. Met upon arrival at the airstrip and transferred with a game drive en route to Amboseli Serena Lodge. Lunch at the Lodge followed by afternoon game drives in search of game. Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge

Day 2 – Full days Amboseli National Park

Spend the days at Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drive; All meals at your lodge/camp. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp

Day 3 – Amboseli National Park – Nairobi

After breakfast transfer to Amboseli Airstrip for the morning flight back to Nairobi arriving at around 0915. Met on arrival and transferred to your City Hotel or at JKI Airport for your flight back home.

The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

PEAK                           HIGH                           LOW                              CHILD 75%

PPS                              US$955                        US$ 890                        US$803

SRS                             US$ 98                          US$98                            US$ NIL

Tour Code: DH 024 – 3 Days Masai Mara (Below find the itinerary for a 2 nights Masai Mara and select your camp/lodge from the list underneath)

Day 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from your hotel/Airport and transferred to Wilson Airport for the morning flight to Masai Mara National Reserve departing at 10.00hrs. Met upon arrival at the airstrip and transferred with a game drive en route to Tented Camp/Lodge. Lunch at the Camp/Lodge followed by afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Camp/Lodge – (Full Board)

Day 2 – Full days Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the days at Masai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drive returning for breakfast and lunch at Camp/Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Camp/Lodge – (Full Board)

Day 3 – Masai Mara National Reserve – Nairobi

Early morning game drives returning time for breakfast. After breakfast transferred to the Airstrip for the morning flight back to Nairobi departing at 11.00hrs. Met at Wilson Airport and transferred to Carnivore restaurant for lunch before being driven back to a City Hotel/Airport.

 The cost for the above safari per person sharing is:

 

Tour Code: DH 024/A                        Main Governors Camp OR SIMILAR

PEAK                            HIGH                             LOW                              CHILD 75%

PPS                                US$1585                       US$ 1445                       US$1220

SRS                                US$ 372                        US$302                         US$ NIL

 

Tour Code: DH 024/B                        MARA SERENA LODGE OR SIMILAR

PEAK                             HIGH                           LOW                              CHILD 75%

PPS                                US$1217                       US$1063                       US$1020

SRS                                US$98                          US$ 98                          US$NIL

 

Tour Code: DH 024/C                     ASHNIL CAMP/KEEKOROK LODGES OR SIMILAR

PEAK                             HIGH                              LOW                               CHILD 75%

PPS                                US$1085                         US$995                           US$830

SRS                                US$ 190                           US$146                           US$

AIR SAFARI FROM MOMBASA/DIANI TO MASAI MARA:

Tour Code: DH 025 2 nights Masai Mara National Reserve

 Day 1 Mombasa – Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from your hotel early in the morning and transfer to Moi International Airport (North Coast Hotel) or Ukunda Airstrip (South Coast Hotels) for your morning flight to Masai Mara National Reserve. Met on arrival at the airstrip and transferred with a game drive en route to your lodge/camp of your choice to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives thereafter at 16.00hrs. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp of your choice – (Full Board)

Day 2 Full day Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend full day on game drive in search of the big five “Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard & Rhino” returning back for breakfast and lunch at your camp/lodge. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp – (Full Board)

Day 3 Masai Mara – Mombasa

Early morning returning back in time for breakfast followed by mid-morning game drive in search of game before lunch at lodge/camp. Thereafter transfer to the Airstrip for your afternoon flight back to Mombasa departing at 14.00hrs. Met on arrival at the Airport/Airstrip and transferred back to your hotel arriving early in the evening.

The cost for the above itinerary based on the lodges/camp below is:

 

Tour Code: DH 025/A                        MARA SERENA LODGE OR SIMILAR

PEAK                               HIGH                            LOW                               CHILD 75%

PPS                                  US$ 1260                      US$1230                       US$1050

SRS                                  US$120                         US$120                         US$ NIL

 

Tour Code: DH 025/B                        MARA RIVER LODGE OR SIMILAR

PEAK                               HIGH                             LOW                              CHILD 75%

PPS                                  US$930                         US$ 930                        US$930

SRS                                  US$ 150                        US$ 150                         US$ 150

 

Tour Code: DH 025/C                        FIG TREE/ASHNILCAMPS/KEEKOROK OR SIMILAR

PEAK                               HIGH                             LOW                              CHILD 75%

PPS                                  US$1132                         US$1040                       US$915

SRS                                 US$ 190                          US$ 146                         US$ NIL

Tour Code: DH 026 – 7 DAYS AIR SAFARI TO AMBOSELI/SAMBURU & MASAI MARA

Day 1 NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Pick up from city hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport for the morning flight to Amboseli National Park departing at 07.30hrs. Met upon arrival at the airstrip and transferred to your lodge with a game drive en route arriving in time for lunch. Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, 5,895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya’s national parks. It lies some 240 km southeast of Nairobi very close to the Tanzania border. The snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above a saucer of clouds dominates every aspect of Amboseli. Gazetted as a national park in 1974 it covers only 392 sq km but despite its small size and its fragile ecosystem it supports a wide range of mammals (well over 50 of the larger species) and birds (over 400 species). Years ago this was the locale around which such famous writers as Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark spun their stories of big-game hunting in the wilds of Africa. Short siesta after lunch before your afternoon game drive in search of game. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena/Oltukai Lodge – (Full Board)

Day 2 FULL DAY AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive which mostly on a clear morning gives a chance to see and take photos with Mt. Kilimanjaro on the background returning back in time for breakfast. Mid-morning game drives thereafter before lunch. Afternoon game drives at 16.00hrs. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena/Oltukai Lodge – (Full Board)

Day 3 AMBOSELI – SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Early morning breakfast and thereafter transfer to the Airstrip for your early morning flight back to Wilson Airport departing at 08.30hrs. Connecting flight to Samburu National Reserve departing Wilson at 09.15hrs. Met on arrival at the airstrip and transferred to Larsen’s Camp/Samburu Serena lodge with a short game drive en route to arrive shortly before lunch. Samburu National Reserve is not very well known, but definitely worth a visit. It is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya. The reserve is not particularly well known and is therefore not too crowded – a huge plus in Kenya where so many reserves are often overflowing with tourists. It is often grouped together with the Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves as they lie so close together. Afternoon game drives in search of game. Dinner and overnight at Larsen’s Camp/Samburu Serena Lodge – (Full board)

Day 4 FULL DAY SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Spend full day on game drive in search of game returning back to the camp/lodge for breakfast and lunch. Dinner and overnight at Larsen’s Camp/Samburu Lodge – (Full board)

Day 5 SAMBURU – MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Early breakfast followed by a transfer to Airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara National Reserve departing at 09.15hrs. Met at the airstrip and transferred to Kichwa Tembo/Mara Serena Lodge. Afternoon game drives after lunch. Dinner and overnight at Kichwa Tembo/Mara Serena Lodge – (Full Board)

Day 6 FULL DAY MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Spend full day on game drive with all meals at your camp/lodge – (Full board). What strikes you most about the Masai Mara, a massive game reserve in Kenya, is the sheer amount of wildlife roaming its grassy plains. Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of animals dot the landscape — from elephants and lions, to cheetahs, giraffes and the always-cranky wildebeest.
Flying across the Masai Mara from Nairobi or Mombasa, you get a glimpse of the stunning landscape, with the Mara River winding across the sweeping grasslands that are dotted with rolling hills. But it’s not until you touch down at the remote, dusty airstrip that the beauty of the area and abundance of wildlife becomes brilliantly clear. Dinner and overnight at Kichwa Tembo/Mara Serena Lodge

Day 7 MASAI MARA – NAIROBI/AIRPORT

Early morning game drives before breakfast. Thereafter Transferred to the Airstrip for your flight back to Wilson Airport departing at 11.00hrs arriving at around noon. Met and transferred to carnivore restaurant for lunch before proceeding to your Hotel/Airport

The cost for the above per person sharing is:

PEAK                            HIGH                              LOW                               CHILD 75%

PPS                               US$ 3292                        US$3018                       US$ 2544

SRS                               US$ 350                          US$ 350                        US$ NIL

TANZANIA WEEKLY GROUP SAFARI – DEPARTURES

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS – Every: Tuesdays – Thursdays – Fridays

LIONS Safari every Tuesdays

LEOPARD Safari every Thursdays

CHEETHA Safaris every Fridays

2 Nights Ngorongoro Crater – 2 Night Serengeti Park – 1 Night Manyara Park

Day 01: Arusha / Ngorongoro

This afternoon you will make your way to the renowned Ngorongoro Crater. Once checked in, be sure to enjoy the magnificent view. The evening is yours to relax. Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena/ Sopa Lodge

Day 02: Ngorongoro

This morning prep for a wonderful game drive right into the Crater itself. This wonderful reserve is home to large amounts of wildlife, be sure to have your cameras ready. Picnic lunch at the Site. Return to the lodge late afternoon. Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena / Sopa Lodge

Day 03: Ngorongoro / Serengeti

After breakfast and check out, prep for another game drive en route to your evening lodge. Also enjoy an en route stop at Olduvai Gorge. Learn about the Leakey’s and how they astounded scientists. Make sure to get a wonderful night of rest for tomorrow’s big day. Overnight: Serengeti Serena / Sopa Lodge.

Day 04: Serengeti

Today wake up early for a full day game drive through the Serengeti Park, enjoy the open air as you eat your meals in the plains. The Serengeti is famous for its part in the Great Migration. Overnight: Serengeti Serena / Sopa Lodge.

Day 05: Serengeti / Manyara

This morning enjoy another en route game drive to Lake Manyara Park. After checking into your lodge, take pleasure in the afternoon game viewing in the Park. The evening is yours to enjoy. Overnight: The Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

Day 06: Manyara / Arusha

Today you make your way back to Arusha, just in time for lunch

2 Nights Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – 2 nights Serengeti Serena Lodge – 1 Night Manyara Serena Lodge

New Year Supplement – US$ 45.00 per person per night

Easter Supplement – US$ 35.00 per person per night – for 4 nights, to be charged

Xmas Supplement – US$ 45.00 per person per night

Cost for the entire safari in Tanzania

1st January to 28th February  per person sharing is $ 2190.00 and single room supplement of $ 297.00

1st to 31st March  per person sharing is $ 1656.00 $ and single room supplement of $245.00

1st April to 31st May  per person sharing $ 1352.00

1st June to 31st October  per person sharing is $ 2190.00 and a single supplement of $ 297.00

1st November to 22nd December per person sharing is $ 1656.00 and single room supplement of $ 245.00

23rd to 31st December  per person sharing is $ 2190.00 and single room supplement of $ 297.00

TANZANIA ROYAL SAFARI

1 Night Mt Village – 3 Nights Serengeti Park – 2 Nights Ngorongoro Crater – 1 Night Manyara Park 8 DAYS SAFARI DEPARTS EVERY SATURDAY

Day 1: Arusha.

On Arrival you will be met and Transfer to your Hotel . Dinner and Overnight: Mt Village Serena

Day 2: Arusha / Serengeti West.

An exciting beginning to your safari as you fly to Serengeti. The world famous Serengeti plains are the most spectacular gathering of wildlife on earth. In the magnificent are of over 6,000 sq miles, the variety of wildlife is endless. You will have a night at one of the most luxurious Camp in East Africa. Dinner and Overnight: Kirawira Tented Camp

Day 3 + 4: Central Serengeti

Drive to the Center of Serengeti – You will have 2 full day in Serengeti Park Millions of animals and birds thrive in the park vast savannah and hilly woodland, and the luxurious Lodge is superbly located on the hill with a fascinating view of the Serengeti plains. Your game runs in different positions of the park with yield varied and plentiful species of plain games, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, hippo, giraffe and numerous fascinating lesser-known animals. The Serengeti may be best known for its great annual migration, but the resident populations of animals are excellent all year round. Dinner and Overnight: – Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 05: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater

This morning depart from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater National Preserve, stopping en route at the Olduvai Gorge. Here take the time to learn about the Leakey’s and how they stunned the scientific world. Once at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, enjoy the beauty of the Crater. Ngorongoro Crater, where a collapsed mountain has left an incredible environment to see the animals. Overnight: The Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 06: Ngorongoro Crater

Today enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. Picnic lunch at the site. Overnight: The Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 07: Ngorongoro/Lake Manyara

This morning we drive to the Lake Manyara Park, home to the huge migratory Pink Flamingoes. After checking into your lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy the evening relaxation. Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

Day 08: Lake Manyara / Arusha

This morning, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara Park. Return to Arusha City

1 Night Kirawira Camp – 2 Nights Serengeti Serena Lodge – 2 Nights Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – 1 Night Manyara Serena Lodge

New Year Supplement – US$ 45.00 per person per night

Easter Supplement – US$ 35.00 per person per night – for 4 nights, to be charged

Xmas Supplement – US$ 45.00 per person per night

Cost of the entire safari in Tanzania

1st January to 29th February per person sharing is $ 2917.00 and single room supplement $ 512.00

1st to 31st March  per person sharing is $ 2247.00 and single room supplement of $ 390.00

1st to 30th April  per person sharing is $ 1906.00 and single room supplement of $ 95.00

1st to 31st May  per person sharing is $ 2022.00 and single room supplement of $ 155.00

1st June to 31st October per person sharing is $ 3079.00 and single room supplement of $ 590.00

1st November to 21st December per person sharing is $ 2363.00 and single supplement of $ 452.00

22nd to 31st December  per person sharing is $ 3079.00 and single room supplement of $590.00

NAIROBI HOTELS  (Special Rates available upon request)

Hotel                                                                                     PPS US$          SRS US$

Nairobi Serena Hotel                                                              170                   98

Norfolk Hotel                                                                           165                   140

The Stanley Hotel                                                                    149                   90

Ole Sereni – Superior room                                                   149                   80

Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi                                              117                   117

Safari Park Hotel                                                                       117                   75

Nairobi Safari Club (All Suite)                                                104                   90

Panafric Hotel – Standard room                                            120                   40

Jacaranda Hotel                                                                         110                   60

Fair view Hotel (country hotel)                                               120                  82

MOMBASA HOTELS:

DIANI REEF BEACH RESORT AND SPA

Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa is set in a magnificent white palm fringed beaches. The resort has recently been completely refurbished and renovated and a modern hotel look, combined with beach and African décor. This spa offers state of the art facilities that include reflexology, aromatherapy, mud wraps and detox treatments, – of its own kind in its region. They also have 3 restaurants and 5 bars located around the premises. The resort has 144 rooms comprising of twins, doubles, deluxe and family rooms with inter leading doors. They also have a selection of suites and a presidential suite. The rooms all boast the most modern of conveniences including air-conditioning, satellite television, mini bars, safes and coffee making facilities.

Depending with seasons, price ranges from USD$118 to USD$212 per person sharing HB

INDIAN OCEAN BEACH CLUB

The Indian Ocean Beach Club is situated in a prime location on a quiet stretch of white sandy beach, bordering a marine park on the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean Beach Club has a hundred rooms in clusters of thatched cottages and double upper level whitewashed rooms with flat roofs. Each room has its own veranda, en-suite with bath/shower and separate toilet. A swimming pool, tennis court round off the facilities available for guest’s entertainment

Depending with seasons, price ranges from USD$72 to USD$140 per person sharing on HB

LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa located in Diani Beach is the epitome of Swahili style luxury, international cuisine and extensive, tropical gardens. The resort has beautiful cocktail bars, a Chaine des Rotisseurs grillroom, a poolside bistro and juice bar, a beachside pizzeria, nightly entertainment, a cyber café as well as boutiques. Accommodation comprises of ‘chui class’ cottages and honeymoon suites with breathtaking ocean view, sea facing superior and garden view standard rooms. Uzuri Spa & Fitness offer an additional pool complimenting sports animation, a water sport centre, tennis court and an 18 hole golf course nearby.

Depending with seasons, price ranges from USD$88 to USD$205 per person sharing on HB

PINEWOOD VILLAGE

Pinewood comprises of 20 spacious 2/3 bedroom self-contained villas beautifully decorated in true ‘African’ style.  Sympathetic facilities for the disabled and for that unique touch, in the suites your own private chef is in attendance. Facilities include attractive swimming pool, snack bar, Peponi Beach Bar Restaurant, Dhow Bar and Beauty Salon.

Depending with seasons, price ranges from USD$70 to USD$257 per person sharing on HB

SERENA BEACH HOTEL

Serena Beach Hotel styled to resemble a Swahili town complete with winding lanes, carved balconies, courts and bustling market squares, the provides an world-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife. The hotel offers 166 air-conditioned rooms and suites. All rooms have both bath and shower.

Depending with seasons, price ranges from USD$90 to USD$260 per person sharing on HB

VOYAGER BEACH RESORT

Voyager Beach Resort overlooks the white sands of Nyali Beach, just 7km north of Mombasa. It has 233 spacious ‘cabins’ 83 with beautiful sea-views, the remainder overlooking the resort’s lush tropical gardens. Eight cabins are interconnected for families, and the resort also offers three large junior suites. All cabins have a private balcony, and are equipped with their own telephone, air-conditioning unit, and electronic safe.

Depending with seasons, price ranges from USD$60 to USD$135 per person sharing on HB

WHITESANDS BEACH HOTEL

Offers 340 rooms, which are suites and have balconies or verandas, en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, direct dial telephones and in-room safes; also enjoys the longest seafront on the North Coast of Mombasa, which boasts one of the finest beaches in East Africa The resort is set amongst 22 acres of tropical gardens, swaying palm trees and fishponds. Five free form swimming pools are complete with waterfalls, a secluded island and an exhilarating waterslide.

Depending with seasons, price ranges from USD$79 to USD$157 per person sharing on HB

OTHER HOTELS INCLUDES:

– Southern Palms Hotel-             Price range from USD$60 To USD$118 per person – HB

– Baobab Resort/KoleKole          Price range from USD$108 To USD$195 per person – HB

– The Sands Beach Hotel            Price range from USD$94 To USD$306 per person – HB

– Reef Hotel                                   Price range from USD$82 To USD$109 per person – HB

–  Bamburi Beach Hotel              Price range from USD$53 To USD$72 per person – HB

–  Severing Sea Lodge                  Price range from USD$50 To USD$135 per person – HB

–  Nyali Beach Hotel                    Price range from USD$79 To USD$157 per person – HB

– Sun ‘N’ Sand Hotel                  Price range from USD$95 To USD$150 per person – HB

GENERAL INFORMATION & TERMS & CONDITIONS

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

To book your best Kenya safari itineraries and Prices We require a deposit equal to 50% of the tour price to confirm advance bookings and the balance is payable 35 DAYS before departure WITH OUR MODE OF PAYMENT BEING EITHER:

1. Electronic Bank Transfer – Please request our banking details plus Swift code.

2. International Bank Transfer
   Please request our banking details plus Swift code & arrange payment via your bank.
   3. Credit card – we accept Visa and MasterCard.
3. 4. Talk to Us

If none of the above options fits you, please email & advise us how you wish to make payment.

CANCELLATIONS:

All cancellations must be sent to our office in writing and will be effected as per below policy:
If cancellation is done:

• Between 0-7 days before safari date – 100% is charged.
• Between 8 – 35 days before safari – 25% or 50% is
• charged depending with the lodge/camp – will be advised during the time of booking
• Between 36 – 60 days – 10% is charged.
• 60 days and over – full payment returned less bank charges for the transfer.

GROUPS EXCEEDING 15 PASSENGERS:
Please check on our group cancellation policy with the sales department.

ALTERATION TO TOURS:

The company reserves the right to change the itinerary, accommodation or mode of transport should conditions necessitate such alteration. Transportation will be in a safari minibus, 4×4 safari vehicle, air-conditioned microbus, midi-coach or sedan according specifications during the time of booking and according to the number of passengers booked on a tour. Though each of our Kenya safari itineraries and Prices are confirmed prior to arrival, our office is available 24/7 to answer any queries.

RATES:

Safari rates Include: transport, park entrance fee, conservation fee, game drives, sightseeing, accommodation, meals as per itinerary, transport by air is based on scheduled flights, Experienced English speaking guide, Government taxes & 2litres of mineral water per day.

 Safari rates Excluded: drinks, telephone calls, tips to guides, hotel/lodge staff, porterage, laundry and other personal expenses.

Rates are correct and subject to change in case of increase/decreases of Government taxes and any other thing related to the itinerary. Counter check correct cost while booking with sales department sales@denhumholidays.com

SECURITY:

All our vehicles have HF radio and driver guides cell phones to keep in touch with the office on a daily basis. We have a reliable emergency back-up system in place.

BAGGAGE:

On small group tours passengers are allowed one suitcase plus an overnight bag. Please advise our office if you expect to have excess baggage.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Whilst Denhum Holidays management, their employees, and/or agents will take every care against such contingencies, they cannot be held responsible for, and shall be exempt from any liability for any delay, loss, damage, illness or injury to any person and/or his/her luggage or personal property or alleged inferior accommodation.

Wild Animals:

Although attacks by wild animals are rare, guests are reminded that many of the animals and reptiles they will see are potentially dangerous. Denhum Holidays, their guides, contracted Tour Operators, selected private lodges and National Parks cannot be held responsible for any injuries caused during an incident involving the behavior of wild animals.

INSURANCE:

It is strongly recommended that passengers have adequate insurance against cancellation, loss of baggage, personal accident and medical expenses.

HEALTH:

We advise passengers to take precautions against malaria including insect repellent & protective clothing particularly during the rainy season from March to August and October to December. Please bring sunglasses, casual clothes, swimsuit, and long pants with a jacket, comfortable shoes, torch and your camera.