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THORN TREE
SAFARI
4 nights from £1175 per
person
This is
one of our most popular safaris because it offers a wonderful combination of
mountain scenery, lake birds and plains dotted with game. En route you will
see thorn trees: flat-topped, umbrella trees, traditionally where travellers would post messages for each other.
This itinerary starts in Aberdares National Park, an area of exceptional natural
beauty. Your stay here is at Treetops, one of the most famous game viewing
lodges in the world. Onto Lake Naivasha where over 450 species of birds
have been recorded in and around this freshwater lake with the highest
concentrations between October and March.
Finally the safari ends in the world famous Masai Mara, home to the big five.
You will stay at Mara Simba Lodge. The lodge sits
overlooking a dramatic bend on the bank of the Talek,
a tributary of the Mara River, gently blending into the
surrounding wilderness. The Thorn Tree Safari offers great value and can be
combined easily with a few days on the beach.
Accommodation
1 night Aberdares (Treetops)
1 night Lake Naivasha (Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge)
2 nights Masai Mara (Mara Simba Lodge)
2010 Departures : Operates every Monday throughout the year. Safari also
operates on Fridays from 03 Jul 2010 - 30
October 2010.
Day 1: Tuesday - Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2: Wednesday - Aberdares
Transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up before departing for
lunch at the Outspan Hotel (180 km). Transfer to
Treetops. (Limit your luggage to an overnight bag, the rest can be stored at Outspan. Bathroom facilities are shared). Overnight:
Treetops. (l,d) Treetops will be shutting for
refurbishment sometime next year, during which time accommodation will be at
the Serena Mountain Lodge (dates to be advised) (lunch and dinner included).
Day 3: Thursday - Lake Nakuru–Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Nakuru (180 km),
collecting luggage en route. Enjoy a game drive in the Lake Nakuru National Park, sanctuary to one of the largest
populations of rhinos in Kenya, plus Rothschild’s giraffes,
leopards and lions. Drive to Lake Naivasha (80 km). Overnight: Lake Naivasha Simba
Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 4: Friday - Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara (250 km). Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5: Saturday - 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. A second game drive will take place in the late
afternoon. Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge (breakfast,
lunch and dinner included).
Day 6: Sunday - Extension or Heathrow
Return to Nairobi (300 km), then 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.
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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