INTO THE HEART OF KENYA
“…Kenya, a land like no other, that touches the souls of those who take in her breathtaking savannahs, those who breathe in her crisp morning air, those who listen to her tribal heartbeat and those who experience the spirit of her people. Come travel through time and space, through bush and beach and open your mind and soul to experience the best of KENYA!”
DAY 1 ARRIVE JKI AIRPORT – NAIROBI HOTEL
TBA On arrival at JKI Airport in Nairobi you will be met by HTT-Representative with cold towels and mineral water. You will then be transferred to the NAIROBI Hotel in Nairobi city for overnight. The drive may take approximately 45 minutes.
Overnight: EKA OR LAICO REGENCY OR SIMILAR
Meals: Lunch and Dinner on own account
DAY 2 NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA
07:00 Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out.
08:00 Morning drive to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest and best known game reserve. Stopover at Great Rift Valley escarpment for photography.
Masai Mara The Masai Mara Game Reserve is widely considered to be Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. The Mara comprises 200 sq miles of open plains, woodlands and riverine forest. Contiguous with the plains of the Serengeti, the Mara is home to a breath taking array of life. The vast grassland plains are scattered with herds of Zebra, Giraffe, Gazelle, and Topi. The Acacia forests abound with Bird life and Monkeys. Elephants and Buffalo wallow in the wide Musiara Swamp. The Mara and Talek rivers are brimming with Hippos and Crocodiles.
13:00 Arrive and check in at Keekorok lodge followed by lunch. Afternoon to rest. Keekorok Lodge www.sunafricahotels.com
Located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Maasai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning abundance in the local Maasai language, was constructed in 1962 on a choice eighty acre site inside the reserve surrounded by an area of permanent springs and lush grassland, habitually teeming with wildlife. 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.
16:00 Afternoon game viewing drive.
The greatest attraction in the Mara is watching the animals in their natural element; a lion’s roar, a cheetah making a kill, and the big elephant herds are all very fascinating events. This is the traditional land of the Maasai people, nomadic herders who choose a traditional lifestyle and who are permitted to graze their cattle in the area. A proud and largely aloof tribe who have held on to their customs and traditions for hundreds of years.The park’s habitats include the forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and open savannah.
18:30 After the game drive you will be driven back to the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
Overnight: Keekorok lodge or similar category
Meals: FB –Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 3 DAY IN MASAI MARA
06:00 You will be woken up this morning to a lovely African sunrise and at the lobby coffee, tea and cookies will be ready for you.
06:30 Drive off to another adventurous safari drive in search of wild animals. The early mornings and evenings are the best times to watch the big cats hunt – the lion, the cheetah and the leopard. At these times the most glorious sunrises and sunsets are observed.
08:30 Return to the lodge for a full buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure.
12:30 Lunch will be served in the restaurant after which the guests will have time to rest before the evening safari.
16:00 Afternoon game viewing drive in search of more wildlife including the “big five”. The big five are the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and the buffalo.
18:30 Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Keekorok lodge or similar category
Meals: FB –Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 4 MASAIMARA – LAKE NAKURU
06:30 Full buffet breakfast in the Keekorok Lodge.
07:30 After Breakfast you will check out and your professional safari driver/guides will drive you to The Lake Nakuru National Park.
13:00 Arrive and check in at Lake Nakuru lodge or similar followed by lunch.
16:00 Afternoon game viewing drive in the Lake Nakuru National Park. The Lake Nakuru National Park is world renowned for its large population of the pink flamingos, which sometimes number over a million. The park is also home to the white rhino, the rare black rhino among other wild animals. You are almost certain to see the most elusive of the cat’s family, the leopard.
18:30 Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar category
Meals: FB –Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 5 LAKE NAKURU – LAKE NAIVASHA
07:00 Breakfast at the Lodge / tented camp
09:00 Depart for Lake Naivasha
12:30 Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
13:00 Lunch at the Lodge, day at lodge. Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. www.sopalodges.com Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is situated on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha. The lodge has a total of 21 cottages, consisting of 4 rooms each, with a total of 84 rooms all with panoramic views of the lodge environs and the lake. The hotels luxuriously appointed rooms feature spacious sunken lounges, while upper floor rooms have their own private balcony. All Naivasha Sopa Lodge rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities. The main restaurant offers a multi-ethnic combination of European, African and Asian dishes. Breakfast and lunch is served buffet style. The Pizza & Grill Restaurant offers pizzas and pastas. The lodge has a swimming pool.
lake Naivasha
Naivasha is a Masai name given to the area where the resort is located, denoting the characteristics of the lake including size and its tendency to roughness when windy. The history of the area has always been important as it formed the main route of the slave trade from Uganda and the highlands of Kenya. Situated by the shores of Lake Naivasha, a sweet water lake approximately 177sq kms in size, and home to many varieties of flora and fauna. This is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13 kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. Lake area varies greatly according to rainfall, with an average range between 114 and 991 sq kms. At the beginning of the 20th Century, Naivasha completely dried up and effectively disappeared. The resulting open land was farmed, until heavy rains a few years later caused the lake to return to existence, swallowing up the newly established estates.
Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar category Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6 LAKE NAIVASHA – NAIROBI – DEPART
07:30 Buffet breakfast at the resort.
09:00 Morning drive to Nairobi. Lunch on own arrangements
Afternoon transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight or have a beach holiday in the palm fringed beaches of the Kenyan coast at extra cost.
END OF SERVICES
CHILD POLICY;
Over 12 yrs of age – pay adult rate under 2 yrs – infant FOC
3 – 12 yrs will pay 60% of above rate if sharing with 2 parents in a room
If sharing with one parent in a room, child to pay adult rate. (However some hotels may give child discount so better to check at time of booking with your tour officer)
OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Goods & Service tax on package @5% (WEF from 01st July 2017)
- The cost of obtaining visas; Kenya visa can be got at ease at JKI Airport for USD 50 – no photos required
- Expenses like laundry, beverages, bar bill, telephone, mineral water, tips, porterage etc.
- International flights.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- All other expenses that are purely of a personal nature.
- All other items that are not mentioned in ‘our price includes’.
OPTIONAL SERVICES
- Visit to a Masai village:
- Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast:
- Carnivore restaurant dinner or lunch:
Please note
- Non A/C Vehicles are used for transfers in Nairobi and on Safari in Kenya.
- Luggage limit of one soft bag per person during travel in Kenya. Hard cases should be avoided as they cannot fit in safari vehicles
- This itinerary can be combined with a beach holiday to Mombasa or Zanzibar Island. passport should be valid at least 6 months beyond period of stay.
- Duty of the client to check visa requirements for the travel.
- Check-in at the hotels are 1400 hours & check-out 1000 hours.
- Missed or delayed flights can lead to changes in itinerary and at clients expense should the case arise.
CANCELLATION CHARGES
| 10 weeks prior to departure | Nil charges to apply |
| 8 – 10 weeks prior to departure | 25% cancellation penalties apply |
| 8 weeks prior to departure | 35% cancellation fee will be levied |
| 8 to 6 weeks prior to departure | 50% cancellation fee will be levied |
| 6 to 4 weeks prior to departure | 75% cancellation fee will be levied |
| 4 weeks to 1 day prior to departure | 100% of total due, will be levied |
Insurance: Please note that we cannot be held responsible for charges incurred due to cancellation of services booked. We strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel/medical and cancellation insurance.