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KENYA LION SAFARI

SAFARI HIGHTLIGHTS.

Day 1 – The Sarova Stanley Hotel - Nairobi
Day 2 – Sarova Shaba Lodge - Shaba Nat. Reserve
Day 3 – Sarova Shaba Lodge - Shaba Nat. Reserve
Day 4 - Sarova Lion Hill Lodge - Lake Nakuru Nat. Park.
Day 5 - Sarova Lion Hill Lodge - Lake Nakuru Nat. Park.
Day 6 - Mara Sarova Camp - Masai Mara Nat. Reserve.
Day 7 - Mara Sarova Camp - Masai Mara Nat. Reserve.
Day 8 - Return to Nairobi and depart.

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI, THE STANLEY HOTEL.

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Nairobi on board flight…… at ……hrs, go through the passport control then down to the luggage collection hall. Collect your luggage from the conveyor belt and walk out to the arrival concourse. Someone shall be waiting for you holding a folder written 'TRAVEL CONNECTIONS'.

The Stanley Hotel is a 5 star leading city hotel right at the heart of Nairobi. This hotel was opened in 1906 to cater for the needs of Kenya's fledging railroad staff. Today, it can accommodate more than 400 clients. Over the years, young travellers have made a tradition of visiting the hotel's famous sidewalk Thorn Tree Café. The young Ernest Hemingway and other famous travellers liked to talk and people watch them. The hotel underwent a major facelift and refurbishing a few years ago and it has some of the best facilities available in Nairobi.

Overnight at The Stanley Hotel - bed and breakfast.

DAY 2 – NAIROBI TO SHABA NATIONAL PARK (BY ROAD – 5 HRS).

After breakfast drive by the western side of Mt. Kenya, then down to Isiolo and further to Samburu Nat. Reserve.  Lunch shall be awaiting you at the Sarova Shaba Lodge.

After lunch, have a short siesta then depart on your afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight Sarova Shaba Lodge - fullboard.

DAY 3 - SHABA NATIONAL GAME RESERVE.

This day is dedicated to game viewing in Shaba National Game Reserve.

The Shaba National Reserve is part of three small adjoining savanna national reserves that lie on either side of the Northern Ewaso Ngiro River, 340km North, North East of Nairobi (Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba). They were established in 1948 as the Samburu Isiolo Game Reserve, part of the once extensive Marsabit National Reserve. Now they are managed by their respective county councils, Samburu and Isiolo. The reserve consists of a low lying, semi arid plain on the southern bank of the Northern Ewaso Ngiro river. It lies 9 km east of buffalo springs national reserve, from which it is separated by the main road from isiolo to marsabit. The reserve was gazetted in 1974 and is administered by the Isiolo CC. Its Northern section includes a 34km stretch of the Ewaso Ngiro river; here and elsewhere in the reserve are numerous springs and swampy areas, although some have bitter tasting water. The starkly beautiful landscape is dominated by Shaba hill to the south, at the foot of which is a rugged area with steep ravines. The sandy soils are volcanic in origin. Scenic landscape and riverine forest, Permanent Springs. Shaba has 17 springs at which animals congregate during the dry season, Reticulated giraffe, Somalia ostrich, Grevy's zebra, Joy Adamson's monument.

Lunch and dinner at the club. Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge - fullboard.

DAY 4 – SHABA NAT. RESERVE TO SAROVA LION HILL LODGE (BY ROAD - 5 HRS)

Drive back to Mt. Kenya then along the Aberdares Ranges to Thompson's falls at Nyahururu for a short break. Continue down the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch inside the Lake Nakuru National Park.

Depart on an afternoon game drive.

Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge – fullboard.

DAY 5 – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.

Created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru National Park features more than 400 species of birds, many from Europe and East Asia. The park includes a large savanna area to the south. A shallow blue-green alkaline lake famous for its flocks of pink lesser and greater flamingoes. The tilapia grahami fish has been introduced to provide food for the pelicans who also call Lake Nakuru home. The blue-green color is because of the presence of blue-green algae called spirulinga. The level of the lake goes up and down with the amount of rainfall and the color is dependent on the conditions for the growth of algae. There have been up to two million flamingoes on the lake at one time. When disturbed the birds lift gracefully into the air in a solid moving pink carpet.

Nakuru has proven to be an excellent and safe sight for the Rothschild giraffe and black rhino. It is an excellent spot also to photograhp the hippo, reedbuck and defassa waterbuck.

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge - fullboard.

DAY 6 - LAKE NAKURU  TO MASAI MARA (BY ROAD-5HRS).

After breakfast drive to Narok then to Masai Mara Nat. Reserve to arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sarova Camp. 

Sarova Mara Camp is an established tented camp inside the reserve. The entrance is impressive with exotic gardens and high thatched lobby with ethnic décor. The lodge buildings are attractive and airy, a big dining area includes an outdoor terrace with wide-angle views and there is a free-form swimming pool with pool-side bar and barbecue/buffet area. Many paths wind through lawns and gardens, and there are wooden walkways over wide lily ponds.

Depart on afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp - fullboard.

DAY 7 - MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.

This day is solely reserved for game viewing in the vast Masai Mara National Reserve.

The Masai Mara is the most popular game reserve in Kenya. It is an extension of the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania, and offers the best game viewing in Kenya. On these wide open rolling grasslands you can often see an incredible variety of different animals at one time. Perhaps a cheetah mother sits on a termite mound with her punky-looking cubs, while beyond, gazelle, antelope and zebra placidly graze. Giraffe might peer curiously through the trees, while elephants pass on silent feet and vultures circle above. Every year millions of wildebeests migrate north from the Serengeti to the green grass of the Mara. This exciting spectacle usually occurs sometime between July and August.

Even when animals are not highlighting the scene, the views by themselves are worth the trip. Visits to a Masai manyatta can be arranged between you and the driver. Another popular 'excursion' is a romantic hot air balloon trip where you view animals from above and then touch down for an extravagant breakfast in the bush. Balloon ride costs USD 450.- per person. I would recommend you book this in advance due to limited space.

Lunch, dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp- fullboard.

DAY 8 - MASAI MARA TO NAIROBI (BY ROAD – 5HRS) THEN DEPARTURE

After breakfast drive back to Nairobi to arrive around 13:00hrs.

In the afternoon depart on a sightseeing tour of Nairobi city.

Nairobi is the largest city in East Africa. It began as a shantytown depot of the East Africa Railroad in 1899. In a little over 100 years it has become one of the major cities of modern Africa and a headquarters of the United Nations. It is a vibrant and growing city - a mosaic of many races and cultures.

Shopping in Nairobi is vast and wide. There are soapstone carvings, wonderful ethnic jewelry, many wooden carvings and colourful coth Kanga and Kikoi.

Departure as per your flight details.

COST: (Based on 6 persons per minivan).
USD 1,550.- PER PERSON SHARING IN DOUBLE ROOM
USD 100.- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT

Departure 1: Sat, April 21st to Sat, April 28th, 2012
Departure 2: Sat, May 19th to Sat, May 26th, 2012
Departure 3: Sat, June 16th to Sat, June 23rd, 2012

Cost includes-

• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
• Safari minivan with pop-up-roof-top.
• Experienced English speaking driver guide
• Game drives
• All park entrance fees.

Not included-

• International flights and taxes
• Visa fees
• Personal insurance policy
• Personal effects and toiletries
• Laundry and telephones.
• Drinks
• Tips.

Please note that International Flights from the USA to Nairobi and back are not included in this proposal in order to provide passengers with the opportunity to use Frequent Flyer Miles or other Awards and/or to seek promotional airfares which are sometimes lower than our Contract rates. We are of course available to arrange this transportation and provide ticketing for those who wish us to do so. Should you wish to schedule flights through us, kindly contact Ellen Lynch on email: ellen@safariafrika.com or travelinglynches@gmail.com or call her on tel. no. 772/359-7030. Ellen can also arrange travel insurance should you require it.

END OF SAFARI ITINERARY.

 To enquire about this safari, please contact us
In your enquiry please state the name of this safari - Kenya Lion Safari

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CURRENCY
Kenya money is called Kenya Shillings, abbreviated as Kshs. 100 cents makes 1 shilling. 1 US$ is equivalent to about Kshs. 85/= but this may change from more to less from bank to bank and lodge to lodge depending on the percentage of the commission charged.
Most banks in Kenya open between 09:00hrs and 15:00hrs. There are however bureau de change in every urban center and the open as earlier as 08:00hrs and close at 17:00hrs. Hotels and lodges change currencies as well.

VISA/MASTER CARDS
Most lodges and hotels included shops accept the use of Visa/Master cards.

WATER
On the whole safari, it is recommended that you use only mineral water for drinking. Tap water may be used for shower and brushing of teeth, but we do not recommend that you drink it. The hotels and lodges have enough mineral water and you may also purchase this en-route when you make short breaks between the destinations.

WEATHER
July is the cold in Nairobi with little or no rains at all. South Eastern Kenya and Northern Tanzania would have cool evenings and a spell of sun during the day. Temperatures would range from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius during the night and as high as 27 degrees Celsius during the day. You will require warm clothing during the evenings i.e. jackets, long sleeved blouses and shirts, trousers etc. For the day, you may need casual clothing as t-shirts and shorts.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Generally, photography is allowed in Kenya. The animals get a monthly wage for posing for the photos, so you are encouraged to take a much as you wish. Do not take photos of strangers, police officers, military personnel, presidential motorcade, masai herdsmen and women or any other traditionally dresses persons. You may seek permission first before taking shots of strangers and masai people. Your driver will be at your service for any assistance that you may need.

POWER VOLTAGE
All regions in Kenya and Tanzania are supplied with 240 volts. Almost all sockets you will find on safari are those that take in the rectangular prongs plug. You may however need to carry an adaptor just in case the two bottom holes are too wide apart for the charger prongs to go in. Most lodges and hotels will provide you with an adaptor if you do not have one. It will be very rare to find sockets with rounded prongs.

TIPPING
As a sign of appreciation, you may offer some tips to those who offer services at the hotels on the entire safari. However, tipping remains entirely on you. Should you feel like tipping for services rendered, we recommend that porters and waiters be given at least US$ 1.- For the driver-guide, we recommend an average tip of USD 5.-  per person per day.

DO'S AND DON'TS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES.
Do not throw litter or leave litter. There are litter bins at designated places or you may leave them in the bus.
Do not feed the animals, i.e. monkeys, baboons etc
Do give the animals the right of way and do not disturb wildlife
Do not take any plant or animals, dead or alive.
Do not start fires or throw cigarettes
Do stay in your vehicle except at designated viewing points
Do not shout, laugh loudly, play radio or cassettes as this will keep away the animals.
Do enjoy yourself to the fullest

For any further details, please contact,

Felix Koskei
Managing Director

Travel Connections  wishes you an unforgettable African safari.

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P. O. Box 3698,
00100-Nairobi,
Kenya.
Tel: +254-20-2333603/4
Fax: +254-20-2333605
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E-mail: felix@safariafrika.com
Website: www.safariafrika.com
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