special kenya classic safari

Classic Safaris Ltd.
P.O Box 66229 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya.
Bogani Road, Karen
Office Tel; +254 20 8891394 / 8891855
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.classicsafaris.co.ke
SPECIAL KENYA CLASSIC SAFARI
NAIROBI - MARA – NAKURU – TSAVO WEST – TSAVO EAST –
MOMBASA
ITINERARY AT GLANCE
DATE
Day 01
Day 02
Day 03
Day 04
Day 05
Day 06
Day 07
Day 08
Day 09
Day 10
LOCATION
Nairobi
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru
Tsavo West
Tsavo East
Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa
Departure
ACCOMMODATION
Hilton Nairobi
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Flamingo Hill Camp
Ngulia Safari Lodge
Voi Safari Lodge
Voyager Beach Resort
Voyager Beach Resort
Voyager Beach Resort
MEAL PLAN
Bed and Breakfast
Full Board
Full Board
Full Board
Full Board
Full Board
All Inclusive
All Inclusive
All Inclusive
Depart
FULL ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVAL – NAIROBI
Jambo! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by a
representative from Classic Safaris will greet you and assist with the transfer to Hilton Nairobi Hotel for
overnight stay. Our representative will give you a briefing on your safari and also give you some general
information regarding your travel while in the country.
Hilton Hotel is situated in the city's central business district. The hotel is in close proximity to local
attractions including the House of Parliament, major international companies and organizations, prime
shopping malls and the famous local curio shops which are all within walking distance from the hotel.
Known for its iconic architecture, Hilton Nairobi features modern hotel rooms with spectacular city views.
Enjoy relaxed settings and an array of amenities including soundproofed windows and WiFi. The hotel
offers luxurious suites and executive rooms which both offer additional space and exclusive access to the
Executive Lounge, which offers complimentary food and beverages throughout the day.
With three distinct restaurants, one Hollywood themed cafe and two bars, there is something for all
occasions and tastes at Hilton Nairobi. Enjoy a drink and live entertainment at the British-themed Jockey
Pub, sample authentic Italian dishes by candlelight at Sale E Pepe, and be sure not to miss a Kenyan
barbecue at the Pool Restaurant where you can relax with a cocktail and enjoy the skyline view from your
sunbed.
Overnight: Hilton Nairobi
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
DAY 02: MASAAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, depart to Maasai Mara National Reserve which is in the south western part of Kenya and
forms part of the greater eco-system that encompasses the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The
Masai Mara is one of the best known and most visited reserves in Africa.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park, surrounded by
concession areas and tribal lands of the Maasai tribes’ people. These are unfenced from the Mara and act
as a buffer zone for the National Park and form part of the migration area. The Masai Mara consists of
open savannah, rolling grasslands and undulating hills. July to September sees the annual migration of
wildebeest, zebra and gazelle coming from the plains of the Serengeti. Driven by dry conditions in the
Serengeti and led by the lightning and thunder to the north, huge herds of mammals cross the Tanzanian
border and rivers to reach the Mara's grasslands. Drive back to the lodge in time to freshen up for dinner
and overnight.
Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board Basis
DAY 03: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
You will spend your day in the park and enjoy the sheer profusion of life supported by the Masai Mara &
Serengeti Ecosystem which is beyond belief. It is home to many other species of mammals – Leopards,
cheetah, hyena, rhino, families of elephant, herds of cape buffalo, the elegant giraffe, eland, various
species of antelope and gazelle, monkey, families of warthog and a host of others. Masai Mara is also
home to over 500 species of birds. Ostrich and secretary birds can be seen wandering through the grass,
whilst black crested snake eagles and African fish eagles hunt from the air. Flocks of the bizarre-looking
and large marabou stork can be seen sitting in trees. Ruppell's Griffon vultures and Egyptian vultures
follow the Great Migration, gorging themselves on carcasses left behind in the Masai Mara.
The reptiles of the Masai Mara are often over-looked, however there is plenty to keep the herper
occupied. The most visible of the Masai Mara reptiles is undoubtedly the Nile crocodile, which you will
see probably in the Mara & Talek Rivers. If the timing is right, you may even see a crocodile make a kill
during the famous wildebeest river crossings.
There is also a large variety of snakes in the Masai Mara (including huge African rock pythons, blacknecked spitting cobras and puff adders), lizards such as the enigmatic red-headed rock agamas and
chameleons, and the well-respected leopard tortoises. At an extra cost, you can also visit a Maasai Village
to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colorful culture.
Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 04 : LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy an early morning breakfast before driving south to Lake Nakuru which is the most famous of the
Great Rift Valley lakes and home to a shifting population of over one million flamingos. Arrive at your
lodge in time for lunch and then later, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
The park is a place for a variety of flora and fauna; Ornithologists often describe Lake Nakuru as “the
most tremendous bird spectacle in the world”. The Lesser flamingo can be distinguished by its deep red
carmine bill and pink plumage unlike the greater, which has a bill with a black tip. The Lesser flamingos
are ones that are commonly pictured in documentaries mainly because they are large in number.
There are estimated to be over a million lesser flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds
including a variety of terrestrial birds numbering about 450 species in total has their habitat in this park.
There are up 56 different species of mammals including white rhinos, lions, leopards, baboons.etc.
There is unique vegetation with about 550 different plant species including the unique and biggest
euphorbia forest in Africa, Picturesque landscape and yellow acacia woodlands. The Black rhinos have
been slowly multiplying over the years, and are well protected. Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya's
first and largest rhino sanctuary where sightings of both black and white rhino.
Overnight: Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board Basis
DAY 05: TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Begin your drive to Tsavo West National Park with picnic lunch enroute. At just over 8,000 square
miles; Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya and one of the largest in the world. Because of its size
the park was split into two, Tsavo West and Tsavo East, for easy administration. Located midway
between Nairobi and the coast, the area boasts volcanic hills, four rivers, more than 60 major mammal
species and 1,000 plant species. The northern part of Tsavo West is the most developed and has
spectacular scenery with a rolling volcanic landscape carpeted in long grass and dense bush.
Although the tall vegetation makes game spotting trickier than in some of the other parks, Tsavo West's
bio-diversity is amazing. The landscape is a mixture of grassland and forest shrub vegetation. Thus
driving and exploring the vegetation almost assures you close encounters with the following animals:
lions, leopard, cheetah, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, kongoni, waterbuck, klipspringer, impala, gazelles,
buffalos, and elephants. Apart from Tsavo’s elephant population there are many lion –some undoubtedly
the descendants of the infamous and feared “Man-eaters of Tsavo” popularized in the film Ghost in the
Darkness. In addition to lion the resident carnivores in Tsavo include serval, hyena, leopard, cheetah,
and caracal. The landscape is dominated, especially off the hills, by the giant baobab, a tree which is
reputed to live 1,000 years.
Tsavo West is famous for the Mzima Springs. This star attraction is a pool of natural spring water with
underwater viewing hides for observing hippos where a gushing supply of fresh, crystal clear water has
created an oasis for wildlife. A specially constructed underwater observatory provides visitors with a
unique view into the underwater world of Mzima. The water catchment is divided into two pools; here
you can view hippos and crocodiles. The upper pool is occupied by the hippos and lower pool by the
crocodiles.
Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 06: MOMBASA – TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive south to the expansive Tsavo East National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch
at Voi Safari Lodge followed by afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
The joint mass of Tsavo West and East National Parks forms one of the largest National Parks in the
world and covers a massive 40% of Kenya’s total land area. Tsavo East, the larger of the two offers a vast
and untapped arena of arid bush land which is washed by the azure and emerald meanderings of the
Galana river, guarded by the limitless lava reaches of the Yatta plateau and patrolled by some of the
largest elephants herds in Kenya. Tsavo East has a wide range of wildlife. Mammal’s species include:
lions, leopard, cheetah, zebras, giraffes, Serval, antelopes, kongoni, lesser kudu, Oryx, klipspringer,
impala, stripped hyena, water buck, kudu, gerenuk, hunters hartebeest, gazelles, buffalos, black rhinos,
and elephants. Crocodiles occupy the river banks. Tsavo East is also a bird watchers' paradise with some
500 species recorded including the ostrich, kestrels, buzzards, African skimmers, goshawks, red and
yellow bishops, palm nut vultures and the white-headed buffalo weavers.
Overnight: Voi Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 07: MOMBASA
Today marks the end of your bush expedition. Have breakfast at your camp after which you will check
out. Your driver guide will meet you at the lobby and after packing all your bags in the customized
safari minibus, depart Tsavo West with a game. You will then rejoin with the Nairobi – Mombasa
highway and head for Mombasa. Arrive at Mombasa where you’ll be transferred to your beach hotel
your home for the next 4 days.
The Voyager is a vibrant, ship-themed resort famous for hosting some of Africa’s finest family entertainments and
animation programmes, including unique themed journeys across the seven seas, culinary extravaganzas, and special
music, fashion, comedy and acrobatic shows.
Overnight: Voyager Beach Resort
Meal Plan: All Inclusive
DAY 08 & 09: MOMBASA
The whole day is spent at leisure and relaxation at the hotel. Optional activities are available upon
request.
Overnight: Voyager Beach Resort
Meal Plan: All Inclusive
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
After Breakfast, check out of your rooms by 1000hrs and transfer to the Moi International Airport for
your international flight back home.
Say good bye to this wonderful country and
promise to join us on another expedition
NET AGENT PRICE GUIDE: PER PERSON
Each of
02 Jan – 31 Mar 15
PPS
SRS
02 pax
03 pax
04 pax
05 pax
06 pax
US$ 1960
US$ 350
US$ 1755
US$ 350
US$ 1650
US$ 350
US$ 1590
US$ 350
US$ 1550
US$ 350
01 April – 15 June 15
PPS
SRS
US$ 1790
US$ 185
US$ 1585
US$ 185
US$ 1480
US$ 185
US$ 1420
US$ 185
US$ 1380
US$ 185
16 June – 30 June 15
PPS
SRS
US$ 1845
US$ 267
US$ 1640
US$ 267
US$ 1535
US$ 267
US$ 1475
US$ 267
US$ 1435
US$ 267
01 July – 31 Oct 15
PPS
SRS
US$ 2030
US$ 385
US$ 1825
US$ 385
US$ 1720
US$ 385
US$ 1660
US$ 385
US$ 1620
US$ 385
01 Nov – 15 Dec 15
PPS
SRS
US$ 1905
US$ 275
US$ 1700
US$ 275
US$ 1595
US$ 275
US$ 1535
US$ 275
US$ 1495
US$ 275
PPS: Per person sharing
SRS: Single Room supplement
SUPPLEMENTS
 Christmas supplement : 24,25,26, 31 Dec & 1 Jan 2015 @ USD 45 per person
 Easter Dates Supplement: @ USD 45per person per day.
INCLUSIONS
 Accommodation & Meals as stipulated in the itinerary.
 Transportation on safari will be in a private chauffeur driven safari minibus with a pop up roof for
easy game viewing & photography.
 Services of a professional driver-guide
 All transfers as per the itinerary.
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All park fees separately quoted.
All Government taxes and levies.
24 hours stand-by contact number.
Guaranteed window seat.
Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
On safari accessories in each vehicle: First-aid kit, wildlife books, cools box and fire extinguisher.
EXCLUSIONS
 All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
 Gratuities and Tips to Hotels / Camps staff and Driver/Guide(s).
 International flight/s and departure taxes and other taxes.
 Drinks (Except for those included in the All Inclusive meal plan at Voyager Beach Resort)
 Laundry services.
 Visa fees. Visas are available on arrival at all Entry point/s
 Extra Meals not included in the itinerary.
 Water Sports and Excursions in Mombasa
 Any Extra exclusions and activities not included in the program.
PLEASE NOTE
 Rates quoted are net and non-commissionable
 Rates are subject to change without prior notice
 Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of reservation
 In vent that the lodge quoted is not available, an alternative of similar caliber will be provided.
 Emergency Evacuation membership cover is available at an extra expense.
 This program is based on arrival in Nairobi and Departure from Mombasa.