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A Lodge safari of Kenyas finest Reserves and properties- The Aberdares County Club, the Arc and Delamere camp |
Ref: KL02
11 days
from £1425 (minimum 2 passengers)
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Destination:
Kenya
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A leisurely tour of the Masai Mara, but also visiting the upland areas of the Aberdares and Mt.Kenya, and having a night in one of the famous tree-houses. You will stay in some of the best available lodges, situated in beautiful locations to give views out over the Savannah or surrounding countryside. Often you have the luxury of game viewing from the comfort of the lodges outdoor lounges while enjoying a cool drink. All lodges provide en-suite facilities and many have small swimming pools. Comfortable minibuses with guaranteed window seats are used on all trips and they are equipped with large roof hatches to ensure perfect game viewing and photographic conditions.
The Swahili word "safari" means journey and over the years Kenya has become one of the most popular destinations for such an experience. Justifiably so, boasting diverse and beautiful landscapes and the most diverse collection of wild animals on the continent. Situated on Africa’s east coast, Kenya straddles the equator and its eastern coast is lapped by the Indian Ocean. The Rift Valley and central highlands form the backbone of the country, and this is where Kenya’s scenery is at its most spectacular. |
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Day 1 | Depart the UK. | Day 2 | Arrive in Nairobi. You will be met and commence your safari by driving north to Aberdare Country Club. The rest of the day is at leisure with several optional activities, such as a refreshing swim or a stroll in the surrounding countryside, where you may encounter zebra, giraffe and other savannah game. | Day 3 | We take a short drive after breakfast to a Tree Hotel, situated in the forest at the foot of Mount Kenya at an altitude of over 1,900 metres. Throughout the day and night forest animals visit the waterhole and saltlick, ensuring you many exciting moments.
| Day 4 | Continue after breakfast to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru, a large alkaline lake on the bed of the great rift valley, has earnt its fame as the home of one of the greatest bird spectacles in the world- a myriad of more than one million pink flamingo, which seasonally use its waters to feed on the abundant algae which thrivein its warm waters. Lake Nakuru has a great deal to offer besides its magnificent birdlife however; here you will also find lion, leopard, buffalo and other savannah and forest game which makes the game viewing so worth while. Game viewing in the afternoon is followed by dinner and overnight at the lodge.
| Day 5 | We are out early in the morning to catch sight of the game, then take breakfast followed by lunch and then we 're off for more game viewing in the afternoon, followed by dinner and an overnight at lodge.
| Day 6 | Morning departure heading across the floor of The Great Rift Valley, the longest rift in the crust of the earth, to the Masai Mara. You will spend three days in this natural paradise among zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, elephant, antelope and gazelle. You will encounter prides of lion resting in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the tall grass, in wait for their next prey. There is a good chance of spotting cheetah and if you are lucky, the shy leopard. Lunch, dinner and overnight at your lodge. | Day 7 | Game viewing before and after breakfast and again in the afternoon, with lunch and siesta at the lodge. In the evening, it is time for a well deserved shower before dinner followed by a drink under the canopy of the African stars. | Day 8 | After breakfast you continue to Mara Serena Lodge, game viewing en route. The lodge, situated on a hilltop, offers breathtaking views of the Mara plains and you can easily observe the herds of wildlife below you. Afternoon game drive. | Day 9 | Morning and afternoon game viewing on your last day in the Mara.
| Day 10 | Return to Nairobi in the morning arriving in the early afternoon. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK in the evening. | Day 11 | Arrive UK. |
Accomodation - Click Here for Full Accomodation Information
| The Aberdare Country Club Just a two-hour drive from Nairobi, on a good paved road, The Aberdare Country Club nestles on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. All rooms and cottages have spectacular views of the plains below, the Aberdare Mountains to the west and Mount Kenya to the east.
The Club's 1,300 acre wildlife sanctuary abounds with Thompson and Grant's Gazelle, Zebra, Giraffe and the more reclusive leopard.
You can walk or ride through this unspoilt paradise, play a round of golf - watched by a family of warthog, fish for trout , play tennis or just relax by the pool or in the beautiful gardens.
There are 28 twins and 18 double-bedded rooms, 36 of which are in cottages. A total of 107 guests can be catered for. The bedrooms are tastefully furnished and all have a private bathroom with shower. The cottages have two bedrooms, each with interconnecting doors, and most have fireplaces. A balcony provides superb views of either Mount Kenya or a pretty woodland where bushbuck often come to graze. more >> | Mara Simba Lodge Mara Simba was conceived, not just as an overnight stop but as a safari resort, as the ultimate lodge in the Masai Mara. The emphasis is on exclusivity and comfort, the ambiance is Maasai, the decor incorporating ethnic design elements from the culture of the proud tribe in whose realm the lodge is set. The grounds extend almost a kilometre along the Talek River. The river bank is left in its virgin state, while further back lush, landscaped gardens of indeginous plants and trees, attract colourful birds and butterflies. Wide, well-lit pathways link guest rooms and public areas. The lodge, overlooking a dramatic bend in the river, is designed to complement its natural setting. more >> |
Departures Between | Price from | 01 Apr 05 - 30 Jun 05 | *£1425 | 01 Jan 05 - 31 Mar 05 01 Sep 05 - 11 Dec 05 | *£1679 | 01 Jul 05 - 31 Aug 05 | *£1890 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Price is per person based on two sharing and includes:
· International flights
· Airport transfers
· 4* Lodges and hotels throughout
· All Travel and game-viewing in open-topped minibus
· Driver and Guide
· Full-board throughout
Not included: Drinks and personal expenditure.
This holiday is offered by and booked with Real Africa ATOL 6115.
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Kenya Lodge Safari
A Lodge safari of Kenyas finest Reserves and properties- The Aberdares County Club, the Arc and Delamere camp
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