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CHEETAH SAFARI
7 nights from £1489 per
person
This 7-night
safari includes accommodation in the Masai Mara at the magnificent new Ashnil Mara Camp. It offers wonderful hospitality
together with great game viewing experiences and good food.
This itinerary starts in the Aberdares Range at the Outspan
Hotel, followed by Samburu, home to some of the most unique wildlife in Kenya and a host of birds. Your stay is
at the Ashnil Samburu Camp, spread out along the
shady banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, under a thick stand of doum palms and acacia trees that are a feature of the
area.
Safari route takes you to Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru where thousands of pink
flamingoes tint the horizon. Around the lake a game reserve has been created
where the endangered black rhino is protected and may be seen along with
antelope, giraffes, lions and hyenas. Finally, the magnificent Masai Mara,
famed for its vast numbers of plains game and the spectacular big cats.
Operates every Friday and Sunday throughout the year. Safari also operates on
Tuesdays from 12 July 2011 – 25 October
2011.
Important note: This safari operates to a slightly different itinerary until 01 November 2010.
HOT AIR
BALLOONING – SPECIAL OFFER
2 for 1 hot air ballooning on the Masai Mara
£265 per person – buy 1 get 1 free
Valid for departures:
01 November – 12 December 2010
01 May – 30 June
2011
Book by 31 July
2010
Accommodation
1 night Aberdares – Outspan Hotel
2 nights Samburu – Ashnil Samburu Camp
1 night Aberdares – Serena Mountain Lodge
1 night Lake Naivasha - Lake Naivasha Simba
2 nights Masai Mara – Ashnil Mara Camp
2010 Departures : Operates every Monday throughout
the year. Safari also operates on Fridays from 03 Jul
2010 - 30 October 2010.
Day 1: Friday or Sunday -
Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2: Saturday or Monday - Aberdares
On arrival transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up and store
any additional luggage before departing for Aberdares
and to the Outspan Hotel (180 kms).
After lunch an opportunity to relax or an afternoon nature walk with the
resident naturalist (weather permitting). Overnight: Outspan
Hotel (lunch and dinner included).
Day 3: Sunday or Tuesday - Samburu
Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve and
check in to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner
included).
Day 4: Monday or Wednesday - Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah which is
traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos
and crocodiles, whilst the park is home to a host of animals including
several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffes and long-necked
gerenuks. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5: Tuesday or Thursday - Aberdares
Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in to Mountain Lodge (240 km) where
lunch has been arranged. Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge or
join a nature walk (weather permitting) led by a local guide. Overnight:
Serena Mountain Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 6: Wednesday or Friday - Lake
Nakuru–Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue on to Lake Nakuru for lunch and an afternoon game
drive. Continue to Lake Naivasha. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Simba
Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 7: Thursday or Saturday - Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320 km). An afternoon
game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp (breakfast,
lunch and dinner included).
Day 8: Friday or Sunday - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a 'bubbly'
bush breakfast (optional extra – £275), or an early morning game drive
followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch, at leisure with time to
relax by the pool. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil
Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 9: Saturday or Monday - Extension
or Heathrow
After breakfast, return to Nairobi (300 km), proceed with your
chosen beach extension or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi - from £190
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £265
Flights are in light aircraft and the baggage allowance is strictly 15 kg per
person. Where possible, additional luggage can be left at your hotel or at
the Safari Lounge in Nairobi and retrieved after the safari.
When flying from the Masai Mara to Mombasa entire luggage must be restricted
to 15 kg as no luggage can be stored in Nairobi.
Outspan Hotel and Lake Naivasha Simba
Lodge are rated '4'.
This itinerary operates with a maximum of 7 passengers, all guaranteed a
window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or different
lodges used according to availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses,
camera and insect repellent.
Minimum age 8 years.
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All special offers are subject to
availability, which is very limited at these prices. Special offers may be
withdrawn at any time, and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Selected offers are subject to special terms & conditions, which may
include full payment at the time of booking - ask for details at the time of
booking. Last update 16/06/2010.
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