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RNXAS 03-7th Wonder of the
world Safari -Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Lake Manyara,
Amboseli 11days
safari (SPECIAL OFFER BOOK THIS
SAFARI BETWEEN NOW AND JAN 2010 AND YOU SAFE A COOL USD 200 PP SHARING)
Day
1- Arrive
Nairobi
Upon
your arrival at the
Nairobi
Jomo
Kenyatta
International
Airport
you are
met and transferred to
Nairobi
Serena
Hotel
. Dinner not included in the safari programme at the Hotel.
Overnight
at the
Nairobi
Serena
Hotel
B
Mara
Serena Safari Lodge
Perched
on the saddle of a hill, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge has one of the most
spectacular views imaginable across the vast plains, forests and rivers that
make up the Masai
Mara – one of the
world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries.
The
hotel has been designed to mirror a traditional Masai village or Manyatta and
all the guest rooms are located in individual domed huts grouped in a circular
manner. The furnishings of each room have been inspired by traditional Maasai
art and each one has a private balcony with views that stretch over the vast
African landscape.
Day
2-
Nairobi
to Maasai Mara Safari
Breakfast
at the Nairobi Serena hotel. Depart by road to the Maasai Mara game reserve
arriving in time for lunch at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, after lunch
afternoon game viewing drive in the Maasai Mara game reserve. On the
way to Maasai Mara, you can visit the Italian Chapel and the Maasai Museum at
Narok. (Visit to Museum not included in tour price)
Dinner
and Overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge
(FB) B/L/D
The
Maasai Mara
Recently
named the Seventh Wonder of the World, the Maasai Mara ecosystem has one of the
richest assemblages of wildlife in the world and supports about 237 herbivores
per km2, making it one of the most productive natural terrestrial
ecosystems. It maintains the greatest and most spectacular large mammal
migration on earth and is the most highly visited tourist area in the East
African region. The best time to visit is August and September during the annual
wildebeest migration. Today,
the border restrictions have been reviewed thus making it possible for one to
follow the migrating herds from Maasai Mara to Serengeti.
This safari is tailor made with the migration in mind.
Day
3 Maasai Mara Safari
A
full day at the Maasai Mara game reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives
across the plains. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara
grasslands in huge numbers during this period of the annual migrations take
place, when millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle traverse the landscape to
feed on the rich new grass and give birth to their young.
Dinner
and Overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
(FB) B/L/D
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Extra activities that one can
undertake in Maasai Mara include adventures aloft a balloon. These are
undertaken very early in the morning. Prices from USD 475 pp.
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From Maasai Mara you can also
detour to Nyang'oma Kogelo and Lake Victoria's Rusinga island.
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Cultural tours to the local
Manyattas are free of charge but need to be booked in advance.
Day
4 Maasai (Masa) Mara
Serengeti Safari
Early
morning wake up followed by breakfast. 07h30 depart for Isebania/Sirari
Kenya
/
Tanzania
border to immigration and customs formalities and vehicle exchanges between the
Kenyan and
Tanzania
drivers. Then depart for the Kirawira Camp- Western Serengeti to arrive in time
for lunch, after lunch continues to
Central Serengeti
to arrive late afternoon at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Dinner
and Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge
(FB) B/L/D
Day
5 and 6
Serengeti Safari
Breakfast
at the Mbuzi Mawe. Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. The wildlife
defines the Serengeti-countless zebra, buffalo, gazelle, wildebeest, and other
species make it their home. The terrain is the main stage for the great
wildebeest migration, an awesome spectacle involving millions of these beasts.
Dinner
and Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.
(FB) B/L/D
Ngorongoro
& Serena Safari Lodge
Often
described as the ‘Eighth’ wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so
spectacular that it touches all the senses. A volcanic crater of over 259 square
kilometres with surrounding walls rising 609 metres above it, the crater is a
natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also
a conservation area inhabited by the Maasai tribe.
The
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built onto the rim of this amazing natural
phenomenon, a stunning plant and local creeper covered stone lodge where guests
co-exist in perfect harmony with the surrounding natural environment and
wildlife. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, close to some of the earliest
dwellings of man in
Olduvai Gorge
, has taken their cave paintings as inspiration. It is built of stones and
boulders and is literally hidden in the vegetation of the crater’s rim,
disappearing completely from view from the crater’s floor.
Day
7
Central
Serengeti
to Ngorongoro Safari
Breakfast
at the Serengeti
Serena Lodge is
followed by morning game viewing drives in the Serengeti national park. Lunch at
the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. After lunch depart via the
Olduvai Gorge
to Ngorongoro highlands and through the Serengeti plains climbing to the
altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater
reaching its rim and here your first glimpse of what has often been referred to
as the “Eighth wonder of the World.”
Dinner
and Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
(FB) B/L/D
Day
8 Ngorongoro crater Safari
Early
breakfast at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Then descend to the floor of
the crater for an opportunity to view the delicate balance of predator and prey
in the endless quest for survival. Picnic lunch boxes will be served by the
hippo pool. After lunch ascend and return to the Lodge
Dinner
and Overnight at the Ngorongoro
Serena Safari Lodge
(FB) B/L/D
Lake
Manyara
& Serena Safari Lodge
Lake
Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is perched on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment
with one of the greatest views over the
Great Rift Valley
and its soda lake. It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting.
The
lake is renowned among ornithologists for its birds of prey and the famous
tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland that nestles between the lake and
the Rift Valley.
The
lodge glows with tranquility and peace. The design was inspired by the area’s
abundant bird life: swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric patterns
and stylish plaster mouldings adorn the walls. Accommodation and public areas
are housed in individual thatched circular buildings and are a tribute to local
architectural traditions.
Day
9 Ngorongoro crater to
Lake
Manyara
Safari
Breakfast
at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Then transfer to the Lake Manyara Serena
safari Lodge. Spend the morning using the recreational facilities offered at the
Lodge. Lunch at the Lodge followed by afternoon game viewing drives in the park
Dinner
and Overnight at the lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
(FB) B/L/D
Amboseli
National Park/Reserve
Amboseli
National Park/Reserve is the home of the most celebrated and longest studied
elephants population in the World. Due to absence of poaching and culling,
Amboseli elephants are the only ones with animals spanning the whole age range-
newborn calves, old matriarchs in their 60s, and unusually many large adult
bulls in their 40s, 50s and even 60s. Currently, the Amboseli population
comprises of approximately 2000 individuals in 54 families and over 211
independent adult bulls. Just like Gorilla
Safaris, the above is a good reason why a safari to Amboseli is a must do
for any visitor to East Africa.
Day
10 Lake Manyara to Amboseli Safari
Breakfast
at the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge. After breakfast depart to Arusha and
onto the Kenya and Tanzania border point at Namanga for custom and immigrations
formalities and vehicle exchange. Thereafter continue to Amboseli national park
to arrive in time for lunch at the Amboseli Serena safari Lodge. After lunch
continue on the afternoon game viewing dives in the park.
Dinner
and overnight at the Amboseli Serena safari Lodge
(FB) B/L/D
Extras: One can organize Bush
Dinners and Sundowners at Serena Lodge
Day
11-Amboseli-Nairobi
Have
an early morning gamedrive and return to the lodge for Breakfast at the Amboseli
Serena Safari Lodge. Breakfast is followed by another game-drive en-route to
Nairobi. Overnight
at the Nairobi Hotel
B
| Summary cost Per person
in USD |
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| N0. Of Persons |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
SRS |
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Cost
Per Person in USD |
6676.00 |
4375.00 |
3814.00 |
2690.00 |
634.00 |
Best Time: This safari is best undertaken from 10th August
YOUR SAVING OPPORTUNITY IS NOW: BOOK THIS
SAFARI BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2009 AND JANUARY 2010 AND SAVE USD 200 PP SHARING.
UNBELIEVABLE BUT TRUE. EG. IF TWO PAX BOOK BETWEEN NOW AND JAN 2010
FOR TRAVEL IN JUL, AUG, SEP OCT NOV DEC, THEY PAY 4175pp TOTAL USD 8350 INSTEAD
OF USD 8750 SAVING A COOL USD 400.00
TO BOOK EMAIL US
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This safari is
private. You will have exclusive use of your vehicle with your group only.
The package will include following services: -
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Nairobi
Airport transfers
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2
nights on bed and breakfast accommodation at the Nairobi Serena Hotel
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9
nights on full board basis at the Mara Serena, Amboseli Serena, Ngorongoro
Serena, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodges and Serengeti Serena Lodge.
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All meals as
indicated-B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
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Ground
transportation in 4 x4 wheel drive exclusive vehicles in Tanzania and 4x4
mini vans in Kenya all with services of English speaking driver guides
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Game
viewing drives as per the itinerary, and game park entrance fess. Game
drives are unlimited. Anytime you are free our driver will be willing
to take you for one. Just ask him.
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Free
Cultural tours:- these are free of charge. Just tell the driver you
would like to visit the local villages (Bomas). However cultural dance
is not included. Also please ask for permission before photographing
the local people.
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Plenty
of mineral water while on a safari. Our driver will ensure that there
is enough water for the whole tour. You are entitled to 4 litres per
day. However do not shy from asking for more just in case.
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Evacuation
insurance within East Africa provided by AAR- this is not a travel insurance
but a cover for evacuation to a hospital in case of ill health or injury
while on a safari.
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All
government taxes
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Plenty
of mineral water on the safari.
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Free Courtesy bus and
Nairobi city tour: Our courtesy bus will be available to ferry
you within Nairobi for shopping, a meal or any other need. All
you need to do is tell the driver the attractions you would like to visit
and he will take you there. You are responsible for entrance fees to
attraction sites, extra meals and shopping. You can let us know this
in advance so that we organize for you.
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Available upon request at
extra cost are Russian, French, Spanish, Italian and German speaking
drivers guides.
The
package excludes following services:-
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International
Airfares
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Visa
entry charges to Kenya and Tanzania, which is US$ 50.00 per person for each
country.
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All
items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities,
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Personal
travel insurances. Our
evacuation cover should not be mistaken for travel insurance.
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GENERAL
INFORMATON
CANCELLATIONS
All
cancellation must made in writing to R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris and all
cancellation will be charged a cancellation penalty depending on the number of
days before tour departure:
Between
45 days and 30 days
No refund of the deposit
Less
than 30 days
No
refund of the land cost
There
is no refund of any unused portion of your safari once commenced. Cancellation
penalties on Airfare are additional and are not included in the above
cancellation charges.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Tour
cost are based on all known costs and rates of exchange at the 01st
January 2006, any significant changes beyond the control of R&N Xplorer
Africa Safaris will be passed on to passengers.
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R&N
Xplorer Africa Safaris also retain the right to alter any arrangements due
to local conditions. R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris also retains the right
to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour for any
reason or if that person causes or is deemed to cause hazard and/or
inconvenience other passengers.
GENERAL
INFORMATION:
VISA
PAYMENTS
Visa
fees for entry to Kenya and Tanzania will be of US$ 50.00 per person per entry.
CURRENCY:
These
vary tremendously from country to country. Traveller’s cheques and foreign
currency must be changed at the bank, hotel, or safari lodge. Most countries
will accept any Traveler’s cheques when making payment of service or goods.
The Kenya Shillings (Kshs) is Kenya Currency and Tanzania Shillings (Tshs) is
Tanzania currency.
CLOTHING:
Dress
is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something
warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are
available from hotels
/lodges
/camps.
BAGGAGE:
Where
possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or
hold-all per
person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person
limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored
in your arrival hotel.
AIRPORT
TAX:
These
taxes are payable on final departure day from the country and practically all
African countries (currently US$ 30.00 per person in Kenya and US$ 30.00 per
person in Tanzania). There are also domestic taxes (average US$ 6 per person).
WATER
You
will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We
recommend for peace of mind, to drink local bottled mineral water.
HEALTH
Remember
to take your Malaria medication and protect yourself from sun with sunscreen or
safari hat.
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