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AVS 01 ( CLASSIC KENYAN SAFARI) Safaris and ToursWe offer a wide range of prepackaged safaris and tours at competitive prices. These allow our visitors to take in a wide variety of Kenya's unique sights. However, upon request we can customise a safari to accomodate any particular request a client may have. For example, the duration can be lengthened or itenerary changed to suit the clients request. AVS 01 ( CLASSIC KENYAN SAFARI)DAY 01: NAIROBI Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to Hilton Hotel. Lunch and dinner on own arrangements. Overnight at THE HILTON HOTEL. DAY 02; NAIROBI –SAMBURU (350 Kms -05 Hrs) Breakfast at the Hotel. 0730 Hrs ; Depart to Samburu game reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at SAMBURU LODGE/SAROVA SHABA LODGE/SAMBURU SERENA LODGE DAY 03; SAMBURU –ABERDARES ( 185 Kms -03 Hrs) After breakfast drive to The Aberdare National Park arriving in time for lunch at the base Hotels .After lunch transfer in ‘Hotel’ vehicles to Treetops / Ark for afternoon tea, dinner and overnight game viewing from the Lodge precincts Overnight at TREETOPS / ARK
Transfer back to the base Hotels for breakfast .After breakfast rejoin your safari driver and drive to Lk. Nakuru National Park . Lunch at the Lodge Afternoon game viewing drive . Dinner and overnight at LK. NAKURU/ LION HILL LODGE DAY 05; LK. NAKURU –MAASAI MARA ( 320 Kms - 04 Hrs) After breakfast drive via Mt. Longonot to the Maasai Mara game reserve arriving in time for lunch . Afternoon game viewing drive . Dinner and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE/ MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP DAY 06 ; MAASAI MARA Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in this reserve with diverse wildlife and beautiful sceneries .All meals and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE / MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP DAY 07; MAASAI MARA –NAIROBI ( 280 Kms - 04 Hrs) After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving around noon ( accommodation not included) Lunch on own arrangements . Afternoon free for last minute shopping or optional excursions at an extra cost . Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight AVS 02 (BIG CAT SAFARI)Day 01; NAIROBI
Day 02; NAIROBI – ABERDARES ( 165 Kms -2 Hrs) Breakfast at the Hotel. 0900Hrs; Depart to The Aberdares arriving in time for lunch at the base Hotels. After lunch transfer in ‘Hotel vehicles’ to Treetops / Ark for afternoon tea, dinner and overnight game viewing from the Lodge precincts.Overnight at TREETOPS / ARK. Day 03: ABERDARES – LK. NAKURU (170 Kms -03 Hrs) Transfer back to the base Hotels for breakfast. After breakfast rejoin your safari driver and drive to Lk. Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at LK. NAKURU/ LION HILL LODGE Day 04; LK. NAKURU –MAASAI MARA (320 Kms -04 Hrs) After breakfast drive via Mt. Longonot to the Maasai Mara game reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE/ MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP. Day 05; MAASAI MARA Full day game viewing drive in this reserve with diverse wildlife and beautiful sceneries. All meals and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE / MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP. Day 06; MAASAI MARA –NAIROBI (280 Kms -04 Hrs) After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving around noon (accommodation not included). Lunch on own arrangements. Afternoon free for last minute shopping or optional excursions at an extra cost. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight. AVS 03 (ELEPHANT SAFARI)
Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Aiport and transferred to Amboseli National Park. Lunch at the Lodge.Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at AMBOSELI LODGE / AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE / AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE / OLTUKAI LODGE. Day 02; AMBOSELI Full day in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game viewing drives. All meals and overnight at AMBOSELI LODGE / AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE / AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE / OLTUKAI LODGE. Day 03; AMBOSELI - NAIROBI – ABERDARES (415 Kms – 06 Hrs) After breakfast drive to Nairobi.Lunch at the Carnivore restaurant. After lunch drive to the Aberdares National park. On arrival at the base Hotels,transferred to the Ark/Treetops for dinner and overnight game viewing from the Lodge precincts. Overnight at ARK/TREETOPS. Day 04; ABERDARES – NAKURU (170 Kms - 03 Hrs) Transfer back to the base Hotels for breakfast. Thereafter rejoin your safari driver and drive to Lk. Nakuru Ntaional Park arriving in time for lunch at the Lodge. Afternoon game viewing drive.Dinner and overnight at LK. NAKURU/ LION HILL LODGE Day 05; LK. NAKURU –MAASAI MARA (320 Kms - 04 Hrs) After breakfast drive via Mt. Longonot to the Maasai Mara game reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE/ MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP Day 06; MAASAI MARA
Day 07; MAASAI MARA –NAIROBI (280 Kms - 04 Hrs) After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving around noon (accommodation not included). Lunch on own arrangements.Afternoon free for last minute shopping or optional excursions at an extra cost. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight. AVS 06( SHORT MARA SAFARI)Day 1: After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara - the sights, sounds, colors and spectacle that spell Africa. Arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive to get a closer look at the Mara. On the plains, with their endless vistas and enormous herds of grazing animals, look for the predators hidden among the acacia trees: Black-maned lion, Cheetah and Leopard among others. There are hippos in the Mara rivers and exotic birds everywhere. Returns to an archetypal Mara lodge/tented camp for sundowners, dinner and overnight stay. Day 2: Leave for an early morning game drive that promises to be thrilling. The sheer enormity of the Mara and the abundance of exotic wildlife offer endless opportunities for excitement. Return to the lodge/tented camp for breakfast and then depart for Nairobi. AVS 07( SHORT AMBOSELI SAFARI)Day 1: Drive past the scenic Athi Plains and into the bushy country of Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is a landscape dominated everywhere by the glistening, majestic snowcap of the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro - a fitting backdrop to the wild region. It is also the region where pastoral Masai and their cattle have lived in harmony with wild creatures for many a century. After lunch, an afternoon game drives to observe the picturesque Amboseli. Dinner and overnight at one of the Amboseli lodges located in the very heart of the Amboseli National Park. Day 2: Depart after breakfast to arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon. AVS 08( SHORT RIFT VALLEY SAFARI)Day 1: Drive via the Great Rift Valley escarpment, experiencing breathtaking views of the world's greatest land rift, to arrive in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park provides a sanctuary for the rhino. Lake Nakuru has always been considered a flamingo lake paradise. The contrast and apparent dislocation between the shallow soda lake with its primeval birds and the animated woods all around it give Lake Nakuru National Park a very distinctive appeal. Plenty of animals; all the big five except Elephant can be spotted. Dinner and overnight at a lodge overlooking the lake. Day 2: Depart after breakfast to arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon. AVS 09( CAMPING SAFARI)The Camping Safari is without doubt a unique and intimate way to experience Africa. We offer two types of Camping Safaris. Participatory Camping Members expect to assist with the camp chores, which may include the preparation of meals. Participation in all camp activities generally characterizes our adventure camping. There is generally one guide and an assistant that accompany you throughout the duration of the trip. Accommodation is in campsites with shared facilities. We ensure that these camping trips are fun and adventurous by setting the right expectation during our safaris. Private luxury camping These Camping Safaris are luxurious. On a luxury Camping Trip, we provide you with comfortable camps set out away from the normal public campsites. The friendly camp staff will make you feel right at home. Meals in the camp are of the highest standards. Every desire is catered for and no luxury is overlooked. This safari will remind you of the stories you have probably heard of Africa in the nineteenth century. AVS 10( BALLOON SAFARI )Ballooning in the Mara is a popular event and experience for visitors to Masai Mara and the Serengeti Plain. The World’s first Scheduled passenger service by balloon was launched in 1976 in Masai Mara. We offer this experience on our premier safari departures to Masai Mara and the Serengeti. Your Adventure begins when you set off on a game viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. You will be Amazed by the silence as you float over the plains. Balloon Safari is most stunning during the months between July and October when the Savanna teems with animals during the Great Migration. Each year, up to 1.5 million wildebeest (or white-bearded gnu),250,000 Burchell's zebra and half-a-million Thomson's gazelle trek through the Serengeti-Mara complex along a cyclic march that covers annually some 1,800 miles. Balloon Safari Program
AVS 11( CAMEL SAFARI )We organize camel safaris for those clients who want to see and experience the real Africa. A six-day five-night safari through the wild and beautiful Northern frontier of Kenya is an adventure in the true spirit of pioneering. The pace is leisurely, riding or walking in the morning before the sun gets hot. Picnic lunch is served then it's time to relax and watch game in their natural habitat later in the afternoon. Many different species of wildlife can be seen. At the end of the day there is a welcome shower followed by dinner around a campfire. Accommodation at base camp is under canvas while on safari, beds are provided under the stars. No riding skill is required as the camel handlers who also act as guides lead the camels. A certain degree of physical fitness is needed, as the Safari requires a certain amount of Walking. This Safari can start from Nairobi combining a normal camping safari or lodge safari with Camel Safari to make a longer Safari. On a camel one is more in tune with the wild, blending into the surrounding eco-system in a natural way and allowing for an unequaled opportunity of seeing wild animals quite close. AVS 12( GOLFING SAFARI )Kenya has a number of beautifully scenic golf courses at various altitudes from Sea Level right up to the nine-hole Molo course at 2740m(8989ft). Windsor Golf and Country club is one of the attractions. The most recent is the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha which apart from golf also offer a variety of activities for adventurous guests, including Game and Bird walks with our resident guides, Fishing and Boating on Lake Naivasha. The oldest is the Royal Nairobi Golf Club. The "Royal" title was bestowed on the Nairobi Golf Club in 1935 by King George V. Other golf courses include the Muthaiga and Karen Golf Clubs each with championship courses.
AVS 13( EDUCATIONAL SAFARI )
Urbanization and change This takes students to Nairobi, capital city of Kenya where they will examine developmental and environmental issues that are both experienced and caused by the urban space. Students will meet and discuss with a selection of Nairobians their understanding and interpretation of the impact globalization has to them and their city. An urban home stay component will be used to integrate these discussions and interpretations into practical knowledge.
This will take students to Western Kenya to the land of the Luo of South Nyanza who have traditionally subsisted on fishing and small scale farming. Students will be placed in individual home stays where they will begin to explore issues of tradition vs. modernity, change and continuity in socio-economic practices, and community vs. state in a capitalist state. Wildlife Conservation and Ecology This will allow students to experience first-hand the wonders of Kenya’s renowned wildlife heritage in the Maasai Mara while exploring the complex challenges faced by the traditional Maasai communities living in wildlife protected areas. Students will be encouraged to discuss with their hosts the intricate relationship that exists between a traditional society that has managed to fend off the beckoning of westernization and a state machinery that seeks to embrace westernization at all costs. Islam and Tourism in Mombasa In this final part of the program students will have an opportunity to live and interact with an urban Muslim community in Mombasa-the Swahili. Students will examine the critical role tourism plays in the economy and lives of Swahili people of Mombasa. They will learn about the challenges of balancing tourism, conservation in Old Town, and the fragile local Muslim culture.
AVS 14( GUIDED TOURS )
We organize tour packages which include many of the features of our regular tours or focus on specific areas of interest. And while most tours are designed for adults to participate in, we also design family tours for those who are traveling with children. We offer an unrivalled choice of quality escorted tour packages packed with exciting daily sightseeing highlights and features. Our tours are designed to make the best use of your vacation time and we strike a careful balance between organized sightseeing and other exciting highlights allowing plenty of time for our tour directors and guides to educate you about East Africa. In addition to giving introductory briefings upon arrival, our tour directors and guides give lectures appropriate to your immediate location throughout the course of the safari. They are ever ready to answer questions, give explanations, and teach you a l ittle African History and Folklore as you go along. A great deal of care and effort goes into the selection of our tour directors and guides as we would like you to travel in the company of true friends. Our groups are kept small, and we use Luxury minibuses and 4 wheel drive Land Cruisers for our safaris.
AVS 16( CULTURAL SAFARI )This cultural trip of Kenya's hidden treasures gets well off the usual tourist route. You will embark on guided walks to unique destinations, and absorb the cultures and ways of life of a number of local peoples, including a home stay with villagers from the Luo tribe. Day 1: Arrive Nairobi Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha We drive through the rich Kikuyu farmlands to the edge of the Rift Valley, for our first glimpse of African wildlife. Continue driving to Lake Naivasha. Day 3: Green Crater Lake walk Today we pass by huge greenhouses where roses and other flowers are grown for the export market. On the shores of the lake you can get up close to giraffes and many varieties of antelope. In the afternoon we go birding, looking for Ibis, Lovebirds, Fish Eagle and Hoopoe. Day 4: Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park Explore the town of Nakuru, including the local market and curio shop. The afternoon has us heading to Menegai Crater, which offers panoramic views of both Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria. Lake Nakuru is home to over 460 species of birds! Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park An early morning start has us on a game drive looking for the elusive leopard before enjoying a brunch in the park. We will then continue on in search of black and white rhino, lion, buffalo, impala, Thompson gazelle and warthog. Day 6: Nakuru - Bogoria - Baringo Lake Baringo is famous for abundant birdlife, it is home to over 450 of Kenya’s recorded 1200 bird species. The lake also contains crocodile and hippo. Day 7: Baringo - Kakamega Rainforest Casqued hornbills and Ross’s touracos and Great Blue touracos are all found at Kakamega, as is the very rare De Brazza’s monkey. Other monkey species found here are the Blue monkey, red-tailed monkey, the black and white Colobus and the butterfly monkey. Day 8: Kakamega Forest Stretch our legs with a morning rainforest walk. The afternoon is free to take additional walks with local rangers and guides, or just relax at our campground. Day 9: Kakamega Forest - Kisumu Kisumu is our destination, where we walk along the shores and sample the local food, such as Nyama Choma (roasted meat), Kuku Choma (roasted chicken), and Fish choma (roasted fish). Day 10: Kisumu - Homabay Today we visit the legendary Crying Stone (“kit mikai”). The locals believe the stone to be a blessing to them, as it is said to be able to cure many diseases. In the afternoon, we visit the picturesque village of Homabay. Day 11: Homabay - Magina Village This is your chance to experience the ‘real life’ side of Africa. Feel free to wander amongst the villagers and try and strike up a conversation with the locals and enjoy their hospitality. Spend the night enjoying a home-made meal and see first hand how the Luo tribesmen live. Day 12: Magina Village Absorb the Luo tribe way of life, by mingling with the tribesmen and possibly hiring a ‘Boda Boda’ (rickshaw) for a real taste of local transport. Day 13: Magina - Kisii - Kericho Kisii is the land of great coffee and tea farming, home of the Bantu-speaking Gusii people. In the afternoon, we head to Kericho, the tea capital of western Kenya. Day 14: Kericho - Nairobi Departure for Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. AVS 17( MT. KENYA SAFARI )
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi Day 2: Nairobi/Bantu campsite Today we drive through Kikuyu Farmlands, arriving at our Bantu campsite which offers spectacular views of Mt. Kenya on a clear day. Take an optional Mau Mau cave walk in the afternoon. Day 3: Judmaier Camp An early departure has us driving to Naro Maro River lodge, then on to Sirimoni park gate where we will start an easy walk to Judmaier camp at 3,000m. Day 4: Sirimon Valley After a hearty breakfast, we trek up the Moorland and walk from Sirimoni track at altitude 3,900m. The scenery here is absolutely stunning, as we trek through seldom-visited areas with a tremendous amount of local wildlife, before camping for the night at 3,900m in Sirimon valley. Day 5: Halls Tarns An early start out of the Sirimoni valley and into the head of the Hinde Valley. Today our trekking has us crossing both the Nithi and Gorges Valleys. This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic areas of the mountain with 300m vertical cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Night spent camping at 4,200m. Day 6: Austrian Hut Our ascent continues today, trekking past more great scenery, as we climb to Austrian Hut. Day 7: Met Station Our ascent today has us reaching the third highest peak, Lenana at 4,985m, before starting our descent back down the mountain for a well deserved rest. Day 8: Nairobi After breakfast you continue descending to the park gate, before your transfer back to Nairobi.
AVS 20( HONEYMOON SAFARI )Day 01 –Arrival / Nairobi Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi. After a short briefing, you taken on a short city tour before been driven to the Hilton hotel to freshen up. Afterwards you will visit and go round the Karen Blixen center. Karen Blixen settled in the Ngong hills in 1913 with her husband, Baron Bror Blixen to establish a coffee farm, which she abandoned penniless in 1930’s.Her experiences, and love affair with Denys Finch Hatton inspired the book “Out of Africa” which she wrote under the pen name Isak Dinesen. Her old farmhouse was restored to the style in which she maintained it is and this is now a museum in her honor. Later, you will be taken to the Giraffe manor (also renown as one of Kenya’s best known home stays)-situated 18kms away. It protects a herd of rare Roth child’s giraffe in a garden dominated by an enormous stone manor. You will have the opportunity to observe and feed the giraffe from a raised platform. Evening transfer to the Carnivore for your welcome dinner. Day 2: Nairobi / Aberdares Breakfast at the hotel. Then, drive towards central Kenya through Thika town with its vast pineapple farms. Drive on and you are passing through Karatina town and witness the largest open-air market in East Africa. You will be able to see Mt Kenya. This is where the stout hearted begin their ascent on the Africa’s second highest mountain -Mt Kenya enroute to the popular quite Treetops Tree Lodge. Treetop has a rich history and is famous for its legendary historical loyal connection. Former British Queen Elisabeth received information that her father had died while on holiday at the hotel and she immediately ascended to the throne. She came as an ordinary visitor but left as the Queen of England. Dinner and overnight at the Tree Tops hotel. After dinner relaxing in the lounge by the fire place or watch the animals from the balcony overlooking the well-lit waterhole and salt lick as they come to drink water or take their daily diet of salt, spotting animals like the elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, gazelles, warthogs and others. If you go to sleep, the hotel bell will always wake you up to see the animals every time they come to drink the water. Day 3: Aberdares / Lake Nakuru Breakfast at the tree hotel. Transfer back to the Outspan to rejoin with your diver guide. Visit to one of the traditional clinics. This is quite an educational experience, as you will see how the local people have revolutionized the traditional medicines for day-to-day use. Continue to Nakuru. A brief stopover at the breathtaking Thompson’s falls for a photo session You will arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Lake Nakuru Park. Return to the lodge for diner and overnight. Day 4: Lake Nakuru / Masai mara After a hearty breakfast, you shall depart for the Mara. Mara is one of Kenya’s best loved reserves. It is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Each year, Mara is the staging ground for the “Great Migration”, one of the awe-inspiring natural events of the world. The Mara is an international conservation destination. You are visiting Masai mara to see the annual migrations which starts from the month of June and climaxes in the month of August before crossing over to Serengeti towards the month of October. In addition to the game drives, we can also organize optional sundowner cocktails which involves been taken to a special spot where hot and cold canapés has been arranged for you giving you a chance to witness the glorious sunsets in the most magnificent of settings. After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Masai Mara reserve. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 5: Masai Mara. Morning game drive. Return for breakfast at the Lodge. Optional bush breakfast can also be organized by being driven to special spot along the Mara river where a full breakfast is set for you in the bush. After breakfast you will have an option of undertaking some of the activities that are arranged at the lodge on request. Alternatively, you will have the option of doing a whole day watching the migrations with picnic lunches. Optional balloon ride-recommended for an ideal honeymoon for couples. A visit to an authentic Masai village. In the village Masai women dancing will welcome you. A guide will take through the village explaining in details the way the Masai live, their beliefs and traditions. You will get demonstrations of how the Masai make fire-using sticks. You will go into their houses and will be shown the full family set-up. At the end of the guided tour you will go a market where you will have a chance to buy some items and curios made in their village. While in the village you are allowed to take as many pictures as you want.Lunch at the Lodge. After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive at the reserve. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 6 Masai mara With picnic lunch, you can have the option of having a full day game drive. Alternatively, you will have all the meals in the Lodge with both early morning and afternoon game drives. Day 7: Masai mara / Lake Naivasha /Nairobi / Mombasa Breakfast at the Lodge. You will then depart for Naivasha while driving via small-scale farms and then down the steep escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. You will have an optional boat ride with lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge before continuing to Nairobi. Later depart for Nairobi .Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and board your flight to Mombasa. Indian Ocean Beach Club for dinner and overnight. Day 8: Mombasa Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day in Mombasa relaxing at the Beach with options of taking the many available excursions and sightseeing activities. Day 9: Mombasa Breakfast at the club. Lunch at the club. Half-day city tour to Mombasa. The highlight of your tour will be the visit to The Fort Jesus; The Portuguese fort built in the15th century and which for hundreds of years has seen many different rulers. You will also visit the old port. Your driver will then transfer you to the tamarind jetty for the evening cruise. After a welcome Cocktail, the tamarind dhow cruises past the old town and fort Jesus. Fantastic seafood meals prepared by the world famous Tamarind restaurant are enjoyed while a local band plays music to suit all tastes.A tri-lingual guide, fully stocked bar and a friendly service all add to the unforgettable atmosphere. Return to the Jetty and thereafter transfer to your hotel. Day 10 - 13: Mombasa Four whole days in the Beach. Rest of the day in Mombasa relaxing at the Beach with options of taking the many available excursions and sightseeing activities. Underwater Marine walk. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel. Day 14: Mombasa/Nairobi/Departure Breakfast at the Indian Ocean beach club.Transfer back to the airport for your flight to Jomo Kenyatta International airport where upon reaching, you will connect directly to your homebound flight.
Great 7 days 6 nights Wildlife SafariDay 1,-Arrival-Nairobi Hotel.Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi where you will be met by AFRICA VETERANS SAFARIS Driver Guide. You will get a short briefing and given your full detailed personalized program. Thereafter you will be guided to board your safari minivans and introduced to your professional safari driver/guide who will drive you to Nairobi Hotel, Bed and Breakfast. (Comfort Hotel 2 STAR). Day 2, -Nairobi-Samburu N.Reserve. After early breakfast, you will depart for Samburu National Park You will pass lush farmlands and catch grimpses of the glaciered slopes of Mt.Kenya before dropping down to the arid country of the North and the Samburu Game Reserve. The guests enjoy a late afternoon game viewing. Samburu is Located North of the Central Mountains and the equator. This fascinating arid reserve is home to Gravy’s Zebra and reticulated giraffe, as well as Oryx, Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich and Dik dik. You will have an excellent chance of seeing lion, Leopard, Cheetah, and Elephant. Spectacular rocky outcrops, wonderful Domas palms and the Ewaso Nyiro River, the life source of the Samburu Reserve, Make this reserve scenic. Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Lodge. Leave in the morning After Morning Game Drive enroute, to reach the small town of Nyeri (Outspan Hotel) for a sumptuous lunch before leaving for the Treetops in the early afternoon. The night is spent in your comfortable perch above the floodlit waterhole and saltlick where, nightlong, a procession of animals comes to drink. Dinner and Overnight at the Treetops. Day 4, -Aberdares- Lake Nakuru Park. After breakfast departs for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch. After Lunch you will enjoy your afternoon Game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lion Hill Lodge. Nakuru National Park. The lake Nakuru national park is famous for its large population of the pink flamingos, which sometimes number over a million. The park is also home to white rhino, the rare black rhino among other wild animals. You are almost certain to see the most elusive of cats’ family, the leopard. Day 5,-Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara. MASAI MARA One of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries, here you can see the big five which are: lion, leopard, rhino, Elephant and a buffalo It is on this very terrain that wildebeest and gazelle cross the plains below, on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime. From the lodge you can organize a safari by balloon a truly breathtaking experience other activities on offer are: bush barbecue, evening cocktail parties and Maasai dancing. Day 6-Nairobi –Masai Mara. Early morning game drive. You will go back to the lodge for Breakfast. After breakfast you will depart for Nairobi where you will have a chance to do some shopping on your way in the curio shops by the roadside. . En route you will pass down the steep eastern escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. The Great Rift Valley stretches all the way from Jordan in the Middle East to Southern Africa. It is an awesome sight to see. You will be arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon. Lunch in Nairobi Hotel (own Lunch) Bed and BF at the Comfort Hotel). Day 7-Nairobi-Depart. In the Morning / Afternoon, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back Home. On this day, you can go for shopping or take a city Tour. Or Visit Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen, Bomas of Kenya etc Options. (A) CITY TOUR (Usd 6per person). (3 Hours) -Karen Blixen Museum (Usd 18 per person) and Giraffe Centre (Usd 12 per person) (4 hours). -Bomas of Kenya. (3 hours). (Usd 25 per Person) -Carnivore Experience. (Dinner or Farewell party) Usd 30 per person. OPTIONAL ACTIVITES YOU CAN UNDERTAKE WHEN IN MASAI MARA.A visit to an authentic Masai village.In the village Masai women dancing will welcome you. A guide will take through the village explaining in details the way the Masai live, their beliefs and traditions. You will get demonstrations of how the Masai make fire-using sticks. You will go into their houses and will be shown the full family set-up. At the end of the guided tour you will go a market where you will have a chance to buy some items and curios made in their village. While in the village you are allowed to take as many pictures as you want. Optional balloon ride-recommended . The balloon ride would also be very ideal as it gives a better view of the migrations. This is a one-hour ride on a hot balloon guided by an expert pilot over the Masai Mara. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow canopy, you are off for a game viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective float in the silence over the Mara River, The forests and plains, and all the animals below. Land on the distant plains for a champagne breakfast to celebrate a thrilling experience. Lunch at the camp. After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive at the reserve. COST FOR THE WHOLE PROGRAMME. Please enquire with us Prices per person sharing (based on Vehicle Occupancy). Cost Inclusions:
What you need to bring. Complimentary adds-on --courtesy of traveling with AFRICA VETERAS SAFARIS.
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Great Kenya Wildlife SafariBUSINESS TRAVEL / STUDENTS. This safari is for people who have very limited time in Kenya and still feel that their trip in Kenya is not complete without a Safari.
Nairobi-Your first day.Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi where you will be met by AFRICA VETERANS SAFARIS TOUR DRIVER GUIDE. You will get a short briefing and given your full detailed personalized program. Thereafter you will be guided to board our safari minivans and introduced to your professional safari driver/guide who will drive you to Nairobi Hotel LUNCH, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT AT THE NAIROBI HOTEL. (Comfort Hotel 2 STAR / Panafrica Hotel 3 star) This will depend on your choice of hotel. WHILE IN NAIROBI AFRICA VETERANS SAFARIS HAS SOMETHING FOR YOU. Option 1Day Trip to Lake Nakuru National Park-Birds Paradise. After breakfast in Nairobi Hotel, you will departs for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch. After Lunch you will enjoy your afternoon Game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge. Note, Full Board accommodation. Nakuru National Park. The lake Nakuru national park is famous for its large population of the pink flamingos, which sometimes number over a million. The park is also home to white rhino, the rare black rhino among other wild animals. You are almost certain to see the most elusive of cats’ family, the leopard. Flamingoes Birds on Lake Nakuru. ( above ) Option 2Wonders of the World 2 Days 1 Night Wildlife Safaris-Masai Mara National Reserve. After Early breakfast in Nairobi, you will depart for Masai Mara where you will have a chance to do some shopping on your way in the curio shops by the roadside. En route you will pass down the steep eastern escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. The Great Rift Valley stretches all the way from Jordan in the Middle East to Southern Africa. It is an awesome sight to see. In the Afternoon, you will enjoy Afternoon Game Drive returning at the Lodge for Dinner and Overnight. After BF you will enjoy yet another Game Drive returning at the Lodge for Lunch before you depart for Nairobi or Lake Nakuru National Park(extra cost for Lake Nakuru). Masai Mara has variety of good hotels hence; you can choose the hotel of your choice. e.g. Mara Sopa Lodge,Keekorok Lodge, Mara Shimba and Mara Serena. Note all these Lodges provide Full Board Meals. MASAI MARA One of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries, here you can see the big five which are: lion, leopard, rhino, Elephant and a buffalo It is on this very terrain that wildebeest and gazelle cross the plains below, on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime. From the lodge you can organize a safari by balloon a truly breathtaking experience other activities on offer are: bush barbecue, evening cocktail parties and Maasai dancing. OPTIONAL ACTIVITES YOU CAN UNDERTAKE WHEN IN MASAI MARA.A visit to an authentic Masai village.In the village Masai women dancing will welcome you. A guide will take through the village explaining in details the way the Masai live, their beliefs and traditions. You will get demonstrations of how the Masai make fire-using sticks. You will go into their houses and will be shown the full family set-up. At the end of the guided tour you will go a market where you will have a chance to buy some items and curios made in their village. While in the village you are allowed to take as many pictures as you want. Optional balloon ride-recommended –Usd 385 per person.The balloon ride would also be very ideal as it gives a better view of the migrations. This is a one-hour ride on a hot balloon guided by an expert pilot over the Masai Mara. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow canopy, you are off for a game viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective float in the silence over the Mara River, The forests and plains, and all the animals below. Land on the distant plains for a champagne breakfast to celebrate a thrilling experience. Lunch at the camp. After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive at the reserve. COST FOR THE WHOLE PROGRAMME (LODGE SAFARI). SEASONS-HIGH ,LOW AND PEAK. Rates are highest during the peak season dates indicated above and lowest during low season. Cost Inclusions:
What you need to bring. Sleeping Bag in case you want camping safari. (We do have them for hire), personal use-spending money, small towel, insect repellant. Complimentary adds-on --courtesy of traveling with AFRICA VETERANS SAFARIS.
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7 days / 6 nights adventure safari in Kenya. AFRICA WILDLIFE ADVENTURE SAFARI.-This features the ultimate safari experience in Kenya. Which comprises the best safari circuits or Destinations / routing in Kenya. -It’s the most popular itineraries preferred by most of our traditional and Modern markets. Jambo ! ‘Swahili word for Hello. DAY 1,2009.Arrival / Transfer to Nairobi Hotel / Nairobi full Day Disposal. Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi where you will be met by Africa veterans Safaris & Tours Representative with flower garlands in the typical warm African Hospitality. You will get a short briefing and given your full detailed personalized program. You will later have a city tour and visit other areas within Nairobi Town (If time permitting). You can visit Nairobi Attractions for example Nairobi National Museum or go shopping around Nairobi Area. On this day you will have an optional lunch or Dinner at the Carnivore restaurant. Carnivore restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in Nairobi. It is “ A must go place” for any visitor to Kenya. Besides serving the regular meat like beef, chicken, pork and fish, the restaurant also serves game meat like Ostrich, Crocodile, and ostrich among others. Overnight at the Comfort Hotel.
You will either have your lunch and dinner in this Hotel or any other hotel in Nairobi of your choice within Nairobi. Comfort Hotel-bed and breakfast. Day 2,,2009. Nairobi –Mt Kenya Safari Club. Early Breakfast at the comfort Hotel and then depart for Mt Kenya Safari Club(Northern part of Kenya). You will have your lunch enroute or at the Lodge(Mt Kenya Safari Club) About Mt Kenya Safari Club. http://www.fairmounthotels.com/ Day 3,2009. Mt Kenya Safari Club – Aberdares National Park. Day 4,2009. Aberdares National Park- Nakuru National Park. Early morning Breakfast. After breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have game drive enroute to Lion Hill Lodge. Arrive at the Lion Hill lodge for lunch. The Lion hill Lodge was among the first lodges in the park and has a beautiful vantage point from where you can see the park and the lake Nakuru. The lodge has a lovely swimming pool and the gardens are green and lush and awash with flowers. After lunch you have some time rest or take a dip in the beautiful swimming pool. 600hrs : Afternoon game drive in the Lake Nakuru Park. The lake Nakuru national park is famous for its large population of the pink flamingos, which sometimes number over a million. The park is also home to white rhino, the rare black rhino among other wild animals. You are almost certain to see the most elusive of cats’ family, the leopard. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight-Full Board.
Day 5,2009 Lake Nakuru –Masai Mara National Reserve. Breakfast at the lodge and then depart for Mara arriving in time for lunch at Mara Sarova Camp. Mara Sarova Camp is situated on the park’s eastern boarder overlooking some of the most prime game viewing land on the continent. After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Masaai Mara reserve.
Masai Mara reserve is one of the most well known parks, which borders Kenya and Tanzania. It is one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries. It is in this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles cross the plains below on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 6,2009. Masai Mara National Reserve. Morning game drive Return for breakfast at the Mara Sarova Camp. Lunch at the lodge. After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive at the reserve. Return at the Camp for dinner and overnight. After Lunch you can have optional activities in Masai Mara e.g. Visiting Masai Villages around Masai Mara. Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Sarova Camp. Day 7,2009. Masai Mara Back to Nairobi. Breakfast at the Camp. You will then depart for Nairobi. After Dinner you will be transferred to the airport to board your International departure flight.
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5 Days 4 Nights Wildlife Special Safari. DAY 1 Nairobi / AmboseliArrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi where you will be met by All seasons Safaris & Tours Representative with flower garlands in the typical warm African Hospitality. You will get a short briefing and given your full detailed personalized program. You will arrive at Amboseli and proceed for late lunch at Amboseli Sopa lodge.wwwsopalodges.com You will then proceed for an afternoon game drive at the Amboseli Park. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 2 Amboseli / Nakuru Breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast you will depart for Nakuru. You will arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Lake Nakuru lodge is situated in a wonderland which lies in the heart of one of the Kenya’s most densely animal populated wetland National Parks. (Ramsa site). The Nairobi-Nakuru road gives the visitor an unrivalled view of the majestic Great Rift Valley, winding through a series of lakes and forested uplands all the way to the bustling market town of Nakuru. After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Lake Nakuru Park. L.Nakuru National park is truly a remarkable park as it has achieved international fame on animal sanctuary. Both black and white Rhinos are being given a new lease of life in this park. Also it is in this park that you will find large numbers of different species of bird life and most outstanding the pink greater and lesser flamingos.
Day 3 Nakuru / Masaai Mara Breakfast at the lodge and then depart for Mara arriving in time for lunch at Mara Sopa. Mara Sopa lodge is situated on the park’s eastern boarder overlooking some of the most prime game viewing land on the continent. After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Masaai Mara reserve. Masai Mara reserve is one of the most well known parks, which borders Kenya and Tanzania. It is one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries. It is in this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles cross the plains below on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 4 Masaai Mara Morning game drive Return for breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast you will have an option of undertaking some of the activities that are arranged at the lodge on request like hot air ballooning, drifting over the plains as the sun rises among others. Lunch at the lodge. After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive at the reserve. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Masai Mara / Nairobi Breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast you will depart for Nairobi. On this day you will have an optional lunch at Carnivore restaurant. Carnivore restaurant is one of the popular restaurants in Nairobi.Infact it is “A must go place” for any visitor to Kenya. Besides serving the regular meat like beef, chicken, pork and fish, they also serve game meat like zebra, ostrich, and giraffe crocodile among others. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight back home |
DAY 04: ABERDARES –LK. NAKURU ( 170 Kms -03 Hrs)
Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to Hilton Hotel. Lunch and dinner on own arrangements. Overnight at THE HILTON. 
Day 01; NAIROBI – AMBOSELI (250 Kms - 04 Hrs) 
Full day game viewing drive in this reserve with diverse wildlife and beautiful sceneries. All meals and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE / MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP. 
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We did indeed have a fantastic time. Fantastic driver/guide. Nothing bad to state, he was a pleasure to be traveling with; full of knowledge and humour. He had plenty of time for us and was exceedingly helpful. Lodges were good, nice service, people. Standards of hotels were fine.
Greg,USA,2009
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The hot air balloon was wonderful. The captain was humorous and we loved every moment of it. Thank you so much for assisting and organizing this trip, we had the time of our life.
Anouk,USA,2009
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Just arrived back in the USA Just to let you know everything went off without a hitch and we had a ball!!!! Made it to the top of Kilimanjaro and had an awesome safari. So just a note to thank you for all the organization and thanks in particular for putting up with our changing requests. Many thanks to you and all your team.
Karoke,USA ,2008
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The whole trip went very smooth and we'd really like to praise the driver (Vincent Kisuvuli) He was explaining everything very well and made great suggestions about fine-tuning and further improving our trip. He always found the right balance between "leaving us alone" and engaging
Nagi,Elsa ,May and Doris, Hong Kong,2008
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