EAST AFRICAN HORIZONS

9 days Nairobi/Nairobi
from $2910 land only

Guided Safari

Prices & Dates : Below

Based on per person traveling, Prices are subject to change 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

• Airport transfers in Nairobi on days 1, and 9
• Twin-bedded rooms in hotels or lodges listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
• Meals (B,L,D) as detailed in the itinerary
• Host service in Nairobi; experienced English-speaking driver/guide while on safari
• Maximum 7 tour members per safari vehicle; guaranteed window seat
• Sightseeing program and game drives as described in the itinerary
• Flying Doctors membership

Pricing excludes

• Airport taxes and security charges
• Meals not specifically identified
• Other personal expenses

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1, ARRIVE NAIROBI, KENYA.
You are transferred to your hotel.

Day 2, NAIROBI / SAMBURU
Meet your safari guide and head north through breathtaking scenery. Descend from the lush highlands to the arid Laikipia Plains and the small oasis of the famed Samburu Game Reserve. In the afternoon, there will be a game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. (B,L,D)

Day 3, SAMBURU.
Samburu is home to a number of unusual animals and birds such as the Grevy zebra, beisa oryx, dik dik, and ostrich. Also, keep your eyes open for lion, cheetah and antelope on early morning and afternoon game drives. The Uaso Nyiro River provides bathing pools for hippos and elephants, and you may even spot a crocodile or a reticulated giraffe. (B,L,D)

Day 4, SAMBURU / MOUNT KENYA
Leaving Samburu, head south towards Mt. Kenya and the Mountain Lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. This is a tree lodge, set in a forest glade with a waterhole that attracts a variety of wildlife, both day and night. The waterhole is floodlit and there is an underground viewing platform. (B,L,D)

Day 5, MT. KENYA / GREAT RIFT VALLEY.
Depart early for Nyahururu Falls. Then descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park. A game drive takes you into the park, famous for its pink flamingos. Enjoy another game drive as the sun sets. (B,L,D)

Day 6, GREAT RIFT VALLEY / MASAI MARA.
Climb the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Head towards the Masai Mara Game Reserve, which boasts a rich concentration of wildlife. After lunch, a game drive takes you to your lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 7, MASAI MARA.
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives, affording opportunities to search for the "big five" elephants, buffalos, lions, rhinos and leopards. The more adventurous can take an optional hot air balloon ride to see the park from a bird’s eye view. (B,L,D)

Day 8, MASAI MARA / NAIROBI.
Return to Nairobi. Enjoy a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Manor. Dinner tonight is at the Carnivore Restaurant. (B,D)

Day 9, DEPART NAIROBI.
The day is at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight. Rooms are reserved until 6 p.m. (B)

PLEASE NOTE: A visa is required for U.S. citizens for Kenya and Tanzania. Non-U.S. citizens should check with their respective consulates.
It is prudent to consult your physician regarding taking anti-malaria pills. Proof is needed of yellow fever vaccination for travel between Tanzania and Kenya.
As some East African roads and game park trails can be very rough, we do not recommend this tour to people with back problems.
Soft-sided luggage is recommended on all safaris.
It is customary to reward your safari driver/ guide with a gratuity of about $7-$10 per day per tour member for a good performance.

Hotels

NAIROBI - Nairobi Serena Hotel (DLX)
SAMBURU -   Samburu Serena Lodge (F)
MOUNT KENYA - Serena Mountain Lodge Tree Hotel (SF)
GREAT RIFT VALLEY - Lake Nakuru Lodge (F)
MASAI MARA - Mara Safari Lodge (F)