Itinerary Type - Lodge Safari
Destination - Kenya              

Itinerary Summary

Nairobi/Amboseli National Park/Nairobi Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, also known as the roof of Africa is one of Kenya's most popular parks. It lies some 240kms. South-east of Nairobi very close to the Tanzania border. The park may be best known for its herds of elephants and the ground-breaking research began by Cynthia Moss in the early 1970`s. Along with these gentle giants, other plains game such as zebra, wildebeest and buffalo are in abundance which crosses ochre plains where Masai tend their cattle in an age old tradition The lake bed is subject to sporadic floods but permanent watering places for the game are provided by swamps and springs, fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro's melting snow.

Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli
You depart in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving at your safari lodge in time for lunch.
After lunch you are taken on an afternoon game drive to look for elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, cheetah and a host of plains game.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Breakfast at the Lodge
Have a morning game viewing drive
Amboseli is known for its abundance of Elephants as well as Hippopotamus, Giraffe, Lion and Black Rhino. The snows of Kilimanjaro, white and crystalline, form a majestic backdrop creating Kenya's most sought after photographer's paradise.
After lunch, an extensive game drive is followed by dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 3 Amboseli - Nairobi
You depart after breakfast for your return journey to Nairobi arriving in the city before lunch.

Additional Information

2008 Prices in US Dollars, per person sharing:

Single Room Supplement

Mid season: USD.85.00 High season: USD.135.00

DEPARTURES:
Daily with a minimum of 2 people.

Mid season:01st June to 30th June 2008 and 01st November to 15th December 2008.
High season: 01st July to 31st October 2008 and 23rd December 2008 to 02nd January 2009.

Optional balloon safari at extra cost
0630 hrs- Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.


The package includes:

• Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
• All meals as provided in the itinerary.
• Transportation in a chauffeur driven minivan with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
• Services of an English speaking tour/guide driver
• Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
• All Government taxes and levies.
• Mineral water during game drives only
• window seat in the minivan
• Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each minivan
• On safari accessories in the minivan: - First-aid kit, wildlife books, binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher

Not included:

• International airfares and departure taxes.
• All items of personal nature such as telephone calls, fax, email etc.
• Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s)
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Laundry services.
• Holiday supplement over Christmas and New Year.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa and Passport fee