Kenya Safari

Departing from Atlanta, Georgia on May 4, 2009

Returning to Atlanta, Georgia on May 14, 2009

Kenya is a wildlife wonderland boasting some of the greatest wildlife viewing in the world. Samburu is home to the rare Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and the elegant Beisa Oryx. Of course, you'll also find Lion, Elephant and we'll seek the elusive Leopard and Cheetah. Our camps and lodges are located close to the best game areas. Expansive plains and vaulting mountains lush with foliage will beckon you on to further exploration.

We'll visit the Samburu people who are one of the few culturally authentic ethnic groups in Africa. You may see Samburu warriors walking through the bush along the river with barely more than a stick or small spear for protection. These immensely proud people are both charming and colorful. Their ancient ways, shared by the Masai, remain a mystery. We'll venture to the land of the Masai - nomadic pastoralist people who believe that they are custodians of all cattle in the world. The Masai follow the rains to good grazing to nourish their cattle and enjoy the seasonal bounty of the region.

 

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 & 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 & 10 | Day 11 | Day 12

Day 1

Atlanta / Amsterdam

Depart aboard KLM Royal Dutch/Northwest Airlines flight to Amsterdam.
Enjoy traditionally fine hospitality this evening. (meals on board)

 

Day 2

Amsterdam / Nairobi

Early morning arrival at Amsterdam Shiphol International Airport. You have a few hours between flights to check out the duty free shops. Then enjoy the daylight flight on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Nairobi. Upon arrival clear customs and meet your driver and transfer to the Intercontinental Hotel for overnight. (meals on board)

Day 3

Nairobi / Samburu Game Reserve

Departure this morning by charter flight to Samburu. Arrive in the Samburu Game Reserve where it is game drive enroute to the beautiful Samburu Intrepids Camp on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River. Arrival in time for lunch and then rest during the heat of the day. Take an afternoon game drive to see some of the rare and wonderful mammals and birds to be found in this area. Return to the lodge for meals and overnight. B/L/D

 

Day 4 & 5

Samburu Game Reserve

Here you will find reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, the unusual gerenuk and olive baboon, as well as Somali ostrich and the magnificent Beisa oryx. There are also herds of elephant and impala, gazelle and buffalo. It is in this reserve that we actively seek the two elusive cats...leopard and cheetah. Return to camp for meals and overnight. B/L/D

Day 6 Samburu Game Reserve / Mountain Lodge After breakfast travel overland to the Mount Kenya area and the Mountain Lodge, arriving in time for lunch. The lodge overlooks a salt lick and water hole that is frequented by forest dwelling animals. From the ground level viewing area, you will have a comfortable vantage point for photos to be taken without disturbing the wildlife. Elephant, Cape buffalo, bushbuck and magnificent black and white Colobus monkeys are often seen. B/L/D

 

Day 7

Mountain Lodge / Lake Nakuru

The rooftop of Mountain Lodge is an excellent place to witness the dawn, listen to Colobus monkeys and to do some early birding. After breakfast, leave the Mount Kenya area and travel by way of Nyahururu Falls to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lion Hil Lodge for lunch. The Park is famous for over 360 spiecies of birds and is a sanctuary for the rare white rhino. Millions of pink flamingos ring the lakeshore, and there is an excellent population of buffalo and waterbuck. This Park is also a sanctuary for Rothschild's giraffe, eland, lion and leopard. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge. B/L/D

Day 8

Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast drive to the Naivasha Airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving at the Little Governors Tented Camp in time for a late lunch and an afternoon of rest, either in your comfortable tent or at the pool. Each spacious tent has a very private location, magnificent furnishings, large en-suite bathrooms with shower and a Victorian bath! You may decide to enjoy your dinner privately on the extended veranda of your tent. Birds and butterflies abound and elephant often wander through this camp! Then a late afternoon game drive in this, one of the greatest wildlife areas in the world. Return to camp for dinner and overnight. B/L/D

 

Day 9 & 10 Masai Mara Game Reserve These days are filled with activities as you enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with your experienced and professional guides. The great expanse of Africa stretches away across the beautiful plains of the Masai Mara - one of the most life-filled wildlife sanctuaries on earth. And here the wildlife is varied and plentiful as you observe herds of gazelles, impala, and wildebeest as well as a variety of other antelope species such as topi and hartebeest. Large prides of lion may be seen as well as cheetah on the open plains and leopard in the shady riverine areas. Elephant and buffalo are numerous and you will return to camp each day exhilarated by the wealth of wildlife that you have observed. Here also the birdlife is spectacular and you may identify weavers, rollers, egrets, herons, hornbills, storks and a variety of raptors. Return to your splendid camp for meals and for each overnight. B/L/D

Day 11

Masai Mara Game Reserve / Nairobi / Amsterdam

Return to Nairobi by charter flight where dayrooms have been reserved at the Intercontinental Hotel. Enjoy leisure time and then transfer to the airport where you board the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight to Amsterdam. B

Day 12

Amsterdam / Atlanta

Early morning arrival in Amsterdam. Time for shopping and to stretch before you board the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight to Atlanta. Here you clear customs and immigration formalities before connecting onto your domestic flight for home. (meals on board)

Legend:    B = Breakfast     L = Lunch    D = Dinner    S = Snack    ( ) = meals aloft

 

 

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