Kenya: Summer Safari
(July 22 - Aug. 7, 2011)
Specials:
Book by April 30th - we pay your tipping kitty, a value of $250/adult and $150/teen
Highlights
- PRIME SEASON SAFARI in world-famous parks & reserves that each offer a different environment and special experiences.
- GUARANTEED WINDOW SEATS on TWICE-DAILY GAME DRIVES.
- Visit JANE GOODALL’S CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY.
- LUXURY tented camps and HISTORIC HOTELS evoke the spirit of safari.
- Track the WILDEBEEST MIGRATION.
- SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE VIEWING: go beyond the “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, leopard, lion & buffalo); watch for cheetah, oryx, giraffe, hippo, hundreds of bird species and so much more!
- Meet local children and SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS of our selected orphanage.
- FLIGHTS eliminate long drives: you have more time on safari.
- Wrap up your safari on a DESERTED, PALM-FRINGED BEACH on Lamu Island.
- Travel with experienced trip host and naturalist MARGIE WOO of the CALGARY ZOO.
Brief Itinerary
July 22/23 - to AFRICA: Overnight flights take you via London to Nairobi, Kenya.
July 24 — NAIROBI: Orientation tour, visit an animal orphanage and craft shops; time to relax and Welcome Dinner. (Norfolk Hotel, 1nt, B, D)
July 25 & 26 — MT. KENYA: Explore an African market. Interact with children at Tumaini orphanage. Afternoon to relax. Visit the Jane Goodall-sanctioned chimp sanctuary. (Mt. Kenya Safari Club, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
July 27/28/29 — SAMBURU: Stand on the Equator en-route to the beautiful and wildlife-rich Samburu reserve. Twice-daily safari outings and village visit. (Samburu Intrepids Camp, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
July 30/31 & Aug. 1/2 — MASAI MARA: Fly to the Masai Mara and
track the famous migration and resident
species of the area from our camp
located in the centre of the park!
(Mara Intrepids Camp, 4nts, 4B, 4L, 4D)
Aug. 3 & 4 — LAMU ISLAND: Fly via Nairobi to the shores of the Indian Ocean for your 3-night stay in a private beach front chalet. Relax and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. (Kipungani Explorer, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Aug. 5 & 6 — HOMEWARD: Fly to Nairobi. Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner. Return to the airport and board your flights home. (1B, 1D)
Cost
From Nairobi:
- CA$8,750 per adult (twin-share, or triple with 2 adults & 1 child)
- CA$7,995 per Teenager: (12+, twin or triple-share)
- CA$5,850 per Child: (<12, sharing w/2 adults or 2 teens)
Book by April 30th: we'll pay your tipping kitty, a value of CA$250/adult and CA$150/teen.
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Oct. 18, 2010). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.