African Sober Safari - 2012 - Pricing to Follow
Travelers and adventurers! Join us on this trip of a lifetime to Kenya! Doug E and the In This life staff will meet and greet you upon staging and accompany you all the way to Nairobi (green city in the sun) where the safari begins and then through the bush.
You will be treated to 1st class lodging and witness the spectacular wildlife this region has to offer in numbers as great as a 100 years ago. This 12 day package includes all transportation, full board, park fees and more.Proposed 12-day itinerary includes:
On arrival at Nairobi Airport, after you disembark off the flight, proceed
through immigration, collect your luggage, and pass through custom
procedures, you will be greeted by your friendly local representative. You are
transferred to The Intercontinental Hotel.
InterContinental Nairobi has for years been an oasis of comfort for business
travellers as well as those who want to experience the wonders of Africa.
Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel.
Day 2 - Free day around Nairobi - Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel
On arrival at Nairobi Airport, after you disembark off the flight, proceed through immigration, collect your luggage, and pass through custom procedures, you will be greeted by your friendly local representative. You are transferred to The Intercontinental Hotel. InterContinental Nairobi has for years been an oasis of comfort for business travellers as well as those who want to experience the wonders of Africa. Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Amboseli National Park with
game drives en-route to the Sentrim Amboseli Camp. Check in, and
have lunch at the camp and proceed for an afternoon game drive.
Sentrim Amboseli's location deep inside the reserve guarantees close
encounters with the park's renowned elephants. Also happily roaming
the grasslands are buffallos, wildebeast, zebra, giraffes, impalas and
several predators.
The Park is famous for its breath-taking views of Kilimanjaro. The
Park also shelters more than 420 species of birds. Enormous
Elephant population and other big game are attracted to the area by underground springs fed from the
melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Camp.
Day 4 - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Amboseli National Park with
game drives en-route to the Sentrim Amboseli Camp. Check in, and
have lunch at the camp and proceed for an afternoon game drive.
Sentrim Amboseli's location deep inside the reserve guarantees close
encounters with the park's renowned elephants. Also happily roaming
the grasslands are buffallos, wildebeast, zebra, giraffes, impalas and
several predators.
The Park is famous for its breath-taking views of Kilimanjaro. The
Park also shelters more than 420 species of birds. Enormous
Elephant population and other big game are attracted to the area by underground springs fed from the
melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Camp.
Today you have morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli
National park.
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds
build up over the summit, we set off for a morning game drive. The
Park is known for its felines: Lion, Leopard and cheetah as well as
serval and civet cats. Herds of graceful Impala thrive on the short
grass in the woodlands, along with the black-faced vervet monkey
and Olive Baboon. Hippos live in the open waters and swamp channels and Buffalo feed on the shoreline.
This is the place to encounter large numbers of Elephants, observing their complex greeting rituals and the
way all the adult females protect and instruct the young. The Amboseli Elephant population is one of the few
in Africa that has not been ravaged by poachers.
Masai warriors are famous and are proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and singlehanded
acts of bravery in fights with wild animals are known across the world.
All meals and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Camp.
Day 5 - Amboseli National Park - Aberdare National Park
Today you have morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli
National park.
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds
build up over the summit, we set off for a morning game drive. The
Park is known for its felines: Lion, Leopard and cheetah as well as
serval and civet cats. Herds of graceful Impala thrive on the short
grass in the woodlands, along with the black-faced vervet monkey
and Olive Baboon. Hippos live in the open waters and swamp channels and Buffalo feed on the shoreline.
This is the place to encounter large numbers of Elephants, observing their complex greeting rituals and the
way all the adult females protect and instruct the young. The Amboseli Elephant population is one of the few
in Africa that has not been ravaged by poachers.
Masai warriors are famous and are proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and singlehanded
acts of bravery in fights with wild animals are known across the world.
All meals and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Camp.
After an American breakfast, drive to Aberdare National Park. Check into Aberdare Country Club for lunch.
After lunch transfer to Ark Lodge, which is ideally located in the Aberdare National Park and overlooking a
water-hole. In the evening, you can watch a host of wild animals visiting the waterhole.
This evening, enjoy
a delicious dinner. Spend the night at the Lodge viewing various animals as they come to visit the waterhole
and saltlicks.
Dinner and overnight at The Ark.
Day 6 - Ark Lodge - Samburu Game Reserve
After an American breakfast, drive to Aberdare National Park. Check into Aberdare Country Club for lunch.
After lunch transfer to Ark Lodge, which is ideally located in the Aberdare National Park and overlooking a
water-hole. In the evening, you can watch a host of wild animals visiting the waterhole.
This evening, enjoy
a delicious dinner. Spend the night at the Lodge viewing various animals as they come to visit the waterhole
and saltlicks.
Dinner and overnight at The Ark.
After breakfast at the lodge, check out and proceed to Samburu Game Reserve
arriving in time for lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive.
The lovely Samburu Game Reserve is seldom visited yet very pretty.
This Game
Reserve is a rugged wilderness featuring bubbling hot springs, rolling savannah, miles of scrub & desert and the Ewaso Nyiro River which supports a diversity of
wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 7 - Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast at the lodge, check out and proceed to Samburu Game Reserve
arriving in time for lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive.
The lovely Samburu Game Reserve is seldom visited yet very pretty.
This Game
Reserve is a rugged wilderness featuring bubbling hot springs, rolling savannah, miles of scrub & desert and the Ewaso Nyiro River which supports a diversity of
wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
After breakfast, you spend the full day in Samburu with
morning and afternoon game drives. You are most likely to find
the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, the Beisa oryx, the blue
legged Somali ostrich, waterbuck, Grant's gazelles, dik dik,
duiker, olive baboons, lions, spotted and striped hyenas and
leopards. In the river, many crocodiles feed on the abundant
wildlife.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 8 - Samburu Game Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you spend the full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. You are most likely to find the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, the Beisa oryx, the blue legged Somali ostrich, waterbuck, Grant's gazelles, dik dik, duiker, olive baboons, lions, spotted and striped hyenas and leopards. In the river, many crocodiles feed on the abundant wildlife. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Lake Nakuru
National Park.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. Check in and depart for an afternoon game drive after lunch. Situated in the South East Ecological niche of the park is Lake Nakuru Lodge, an oasis of comfort and excellent
service, with commanding views of the lesser flamingo dotted with the Greater Flamingo for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous.
Lake Nakuru National Park not only boasts one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles, with over 450 species of birds, but is also sanctuary to the greatly endangered white rhino. The lake hosts thousands of flamingoes which create a breath taking shimmering pink hue over the lake.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the Lodge. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 9 - Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Lake Nakuru
National Park.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. Check in and depart for an afternoon game drive after lunch. Situated in the South East Ecological niche of the park is Lake Nakuru Lodge, an oasis of comfort and excellent
service, with commanding views of the lesser flamingo dotted with the Greater Flamingo for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous.
Lake Nakuru National Park not only boasts one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles, with over 450 species of birds, but is also sanctuary to the greatly endangered white rhino. The lake hosts thousands of flamingoes which create a breath taking shimmering pink hue over the lake.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the Lodge. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
After a delicious breakfast at the lodge, check out and proceed to Masai
Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at Keekorok Lodge. Located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Maasai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning abundance in the local Maasai language, Keekorok Lodge has everything possible; no matter whom you are, Keekorok will help you feel at home.
With the largest gift store in the game park, spacious grounds, countless activities, a sparkling pool, fantastic food and beverage options, and a rich history as the oldest lodge in the Maasai Mara, Keekorok is an unforgettable experience in the Maasai Mara.
In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at your lodge. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
Day 10 - Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a delicious breakfast at the lodge, check out and proceed to Masai
Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at Keekorok Lodge. Located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Maasai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning abundance in the local Maasai language, Keekorok Lodge has everything possible; no matter whom you are, Keekorok will help you feel at home.
With the largest gift store in the game park, spacious grounds, countless activities, a sparkling pool, fantastic food and beverage options, and a rich history as the oldest lodge in the Maasai Mara, Keekorok is an unforgettable experience in the Maasai Mara.
In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at your lodge. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
After breakfast, proceed on a morning game-viewing drive to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness a kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! You also have the opportunity to visit a traditional Masai Village and learn about the Masai culture. Return to your lodge for a sumptuous lunch and proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous 'Big 5'. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
Day 11 - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, proceed on a morning game-viewing drive to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness a kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! You also have the opportunity to visit a traditional Masai Village and learn about the Masai culture. Return to your lodge for a sumptuous lunch and proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous 'Big 5'. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi where you are transferred to Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight back home.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi where you are transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight back home.
Quotation Includes:
Round Trip Air from JFK with add on air from "most" US Gateways, domestic air subject to change.
Accommodation in Nairobi on Bed and Breakfast.
Tour escort service from In This Life Custom Getaways
City Tour in Nairobi
Full board during safari and breakfast at the Hotel Intercontinental
Ground transportation using a 7 seater minibus with an English speaking driver/guide.
Game drives as indicated on the itinerary
Visit to the Masai Village in the Mara
Park entrance fees
2 litres of mineral water per person per day while on Safari
Meet-and-greet services
Round Trip Air from JFK with add on air from "most" US Gateways, domestic air subject to change.
Accommodation in Nairobi on Bed and Breakfast.
Tour escort service from In This Life Custom Getaways
City Tour in Nairobi
Full board during safari and breakfast at the Hotel Intercontinental
Ground transportation using a 7 seater minibus with an English speaking driver/guide.
Game drives as indicated on the itinerary
Visit to the Masai Village in the Mara
Park entrance fees
2 litres of mineral water per person per day while on Safari
Meet-and-greet services
Not Included:
*In This Life Registration Fee TBA ($100-$200)
Any items of a personal nature, snacks, extra water, toiletries, etc..
Visa fees @ $50.00 Visa can be obtained through a Kenyan embassy in advance of your trip or upon arrival at the airport or entry point.
Optional activities or tours
Tips and gratuities to hotel/lodge staff and guides (budget approximately US $5-10 per day)
Single Supplement available upon request.
Optional Activites
Balloon Safari - USD $460 per person
We heartily recommend ballooning in East Africa; both to first timers and
those who have made an ascent before, because no other aerial experience
can compare with this exhilarating hawks eye view of Kenya’s Masai Mara.
As your flight floats you across the great vast plains in your gondola in the
sky, you may see the famous wildebeest migration heading north in search
of better grasslands.
The beauty of the wilderness as seen from the early morning African skies
is an unchallenged experience we strongly recommend to all our guests. On landing, the balloon crew will
set up a bush breakfast fit for a king and the pilots will toast to your accomplishment with chilled
champagne. With breakfast done our experienced guides will take you for a game drive looking for the big
five.
We heartily recommend ballooning in East Africa; both to first timers and
those who have made an ascent before, because no other aerial experience
can compare with this exhilarating hawks eye view of Kenya’s Masai Mara.
As your flight floats you across the great vast plains in your gondola in the
sky, you may see the famous wildebeest migration heading north in search
of better grasslands.
The beauty of the wilderness as seen from the early morning African skies
is an unchallenged experience we strongly recommend to all our guests. On landing, the balloon crew will
set up a bush breakfast fit for a king and the pilots will toast to your accomplishment with chilled
champagne. With breakfast done our experienced guides will take you for a game drive looking for the big
five.
Just a short distance from the beautiful grounds of the lodge, set in a beautiful acacia glade, there is a clearing naturally made by the elephant? You can enjoy a private dinner in this fairy tale setting. The surrounding trees and bushes are lit with hurricane lamps. This is where we will have a private performance of Maasai Dancers. The throbbing of drums and unforgettable voices of African Tribesman fill the air and silence the crickets and the owls.
The area of the Maasai Mara is home to the majestic tribe of the Maasai
people. They are known for their amazing war cries and jumping. It is fun to
arrange the drummers to come out of the trees and surprise you, they are
very tall and majestic looking people, and wear their full warrior dress.
Dinner at Carnivore - USD $35 per person
Just a short distance from the beautiful grounds of the lodge, set in a beautiful acacia glade, there is a clearing naturally made by the elephant? You can enjoy a private dinner in this fairy tale setting. The surrounding trees and bushes are lit with hurricane lamps. This is where we will have a private performance of Maasai Dancers. The throbbing of drums and unforgettable voices of African Tribesman fill the air and silence the crickets and the owls.
The area of the Maasai Mara is home to the majestic tribe of the Maasai
people. They are known for their amazing war cries and jumping. It is fun to
arrange the drummers to come out of the trees and surprise you, they are
very tall and majestic looking people, and wear their full warrior dress.
Everyone who comes to Kenya must try the Carnivore Restaurant
if they are true meat eaters. Every type of meat imaginable is
roasted on traditional Masai swords (skewers) over a huge,
visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the
restaurant.
The Carnivore is a unique experience. This open-air meat
specialty restaurant has become a standard stop on the safari trail.
Every type of meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game, is roasted on traditional Masai
swords (skewers) over a huge, visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the
restaurant.
Visit to Giraffe Centre / Daphne Sheldrick & Lunch - USD $65 per person
Everyone who comes to Kenya must try the Carnivore Restaurant
if they are true meat eaters. Every type of meat imaginable is
roasted on traditional Masai swords (skewers) over a huge,
visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the
restaurant.
The Carnivore is a unique experience. This open-air meat
specialty restaurant has become a standard stop on the safari trail.
Every type of meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game, is roasted on traditional Masai
swords (skewers) over a huge, visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the
restaurant.
A visit to the fascinating Giraffe Center enables you to come face to face
with the Rothschild Giraffe and have the pleasure of hand feeding them
with Giraffe food. Proceed onto the Daphne Sheldrick’s where you get
the opportunity to see the orphaned Elephants after which you have
lunch.
A visit to the fascinating Giraffe Center enables you to come face to face with the Rothschild Giraffe and have the pleasure of hand feeding them with Giraffe food. Proceed onto the Daphne Sheldrick’s where you get the opportunity to see the orphaned Elephants after which you have lunch.