KENYA HORIZONS

9 days Nairobi/Nairobi
from $2418 Land only

Locally hosted
All departures guaranteed Prices & Dates : Below

Based on per person traveling, Prices are subject to change 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

• Airport transfers in Nairobi on days 2, 10 or 15
• Twin-bedded rooms in hotels 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
• Carefully maintained Safari Cruiser minicoach; maximum 7 tour members per vehicle; pop-up roof; experienced driver/game spotter. ON SERENGETI EXTENSION: carefully maintained 4x4 Safari Vehicle (guaranteed window seat) with pop-up roof
• Sightseeing program and game drives as described in the itinerary
• Flights Nairobi/Kilimanjaro/Nairobi on Serengeti extension
• Flying Doctors membership

Pricing excludes

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

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1, Mon. DEPART USA.

Day 2, Tue. ARRIVE NAIROBI, KENYA.
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Day 3, Wed. NAIROBI / SAMBURU.
Meet your safari guide and head north through breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you will reach the outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier. Descend from the lush highlands to the arid Lai ki pia Plains and the small oasis of the famed Samburu Game Reserve. Samburu lies on the fringe of the hot and sparsely populated northern region of Kenya. In the afternoon, there will be a game drive re turn ing to the lodge as the sun sets. (B,L,D)

Day 4, Thu. 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. There is also a splendid variety of birds. (B,L,D)

Day 5, Fri. SAMBURU / MT. KENYA.
Leaving Samburu, head south towards Mt. Kenya and the Mountain Lodge, with spectacular views of the forested slopes and peaks of the Aberdare Moun - tain Range along the way. The setting has served as the inspira tion for writers and artists over the years. 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 6, Sat. 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 in to the park, famous for its pink flamingos and a sanctuary for hundreds of other species of birds as well as leopard, black rhino and waterbuck. This afternoon, enjoy another game drive as the sun sets. (B,L,D)

Day 7, Sun. 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 8, Mon. 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 9, Tue. 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 10, Wed. DEPART NAIROBI.
The day is at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight. Rooms are reserved until 6 p.m. (B)

Day 11, Thu. ARRIVE USA.

Add the Serengeti to your Safari

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 $5-$7 per day per tour member for a good performance.

Hotels

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

Serengeti extension:
ARUSHA - Serena Mountain Village (SF)
LAKE MANYARA - Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (SF)
SERENGETI - Serengeti Sopa Lodge (F)
NGORONGORO - Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (F)

Add the Serengeti to Your Safari
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Days 1 to 8, Mon. to Mon.
Like Kenya Horizons.

Day 9, Tue. MASAI MARA / NAIROBI / ARUSHA.
Depart the Masai Mara and return to Nairobi. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro and head to the bustling town of Arusha. (B,L,D)

Day 10, Wed. ARUSHA / LAKE MANYARA.
Start the day with a nature walk. After lunch, head south to your lodge, on the edge of the Rift Valley. (B,L,D)

Day 11, Thu. LAKE MANYARA / SERENGETI.
Travel to the Serengeti. After lunch at your lodge, an afternoon game drive introduces you to the park. (B,L,D)

Day 12, Fri. SERENGETI.
Delight in morning and evening game viewing drives in the park. (B,L,D)

Day 13, Sat. SERENGETI / NGORONGORO.
TDrive to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey's renowned archaeological discoveries. After a picnic lunch, continue to your lodge set high on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. (B,L,D)

Day 14, Sun. NGORONGORO CRATER.
Descend more than 2,000 feet to Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most captivating wildlife areas. Vast herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle and their predators roam the crater. This afternoon, visit a Masaai village before returning to the lodge for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 15, Mon. NGORONGORO CRATER / ARUSHA / NAIROBI.
Return to Nairobi. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Then transfer for your flight home. (B,L,D)

Day 16, Tue. ARRIVE USA.