Welcomes You to Kenya !!

MESMARISING KENYA - MASAI MARA5N/6D Itinerary

Day 1 INDIA - NAIROBI (Flights reach Nairobi in the evening)

Arrival into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, after you disembark off the flight, clear with immigrations and custom procedures. You will be then met by our representative, welcomed and briefed about your safari.

Transfer to hotel. Overnight at Nairobi in hotel Royal Orchid or similar.

Dinner and Overnight at Nairobi. (Meals : Nil)

Day 2 NAIROBI – ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK (180 Kms, 3 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Aberdares, arrive in time for lunch at Aberdares Country Club. After lunch you will be transferred to The Ark Lodge in the lodge vehicles.

Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Modelled after Noah's Ark, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you !

Dinner and Overnight at The Ark Lodge (Meals : BF, Lunch, Dinner)

You are required to pack an overnight bag when you transfer to the Ark for the night.

** Children below 7 years are not allowed at The Ark

Day 3 ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK – NAKE NAKURU

After breakfast depart for Nyahururu (Thompson’s Falls) at an altitude of 7,738 feet. The falls are named after the Scots explorer Joseph Thompson who was the first European to discover the falls in 1884. Then descend into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch at one of the hotels. After lunch an exciting game drive is planned for the afternoon. 

The game in this Park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird’s species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the White Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe

Meals and overnight at a lodge/camp in Nakuru/Naivasha. (Meals : BF, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 LAKE NAIVASHA - MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE (230 Kms, 4.5 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Keekorok Lodge.

This afternoon, enjoy game drive in “The World Famous Masai Mara Game Reserve’’

The Masai Mara Game Reserve is often called simply “The Mara” - a Masai word meaning “mottled” - a reference to its patchy landscape.

The Reserve covers 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level. The terrain of the reserve is primarily grassland and riverine forest with clumps of distinctive acacia trees.

The Masai Mara ecosystem holds one of the highest lion densities in the world and this is where over two million wildebeest, zebra and Thompson gazelle migrate annually.

It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds.

The wildlife of the Masai Mara is world-renowned, with the so-called “Big Five”- buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros – evident throughout the year. The “Big Nine” - including cheetah, zebra, giraffe and hippo - extends this experience.

The Masai Mara also plays host to the ‘Annual Migration’ but whatever the time of year the resident wildlife will surely enthral and entertain all who visit this wondrous Park.

Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge or Similar (Meals : BF, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara Game Reserve

You may hear of the Big Five before going on Safari, from an old book, or from a nature documentary but your real safari happens here.

Today, there are five of the animals which people most want to see while on Safari. One hundred years ago, amid pith helmets, mosquito boots, and 'darkest Africa', the Big Five were the most sought after animals to hunt. They were the fiercest, the most dangerous animals; the animals that would hunt the hunter.

Explore this park and you will go home with stories of lions and cheetahs in the tall African grass, of rhinos that would charge at the mere smell of a person, of the Cape Buffalo hidden in the bushes, and of the terrors of an enraged elephant, if you are lucky enough

Meals and overnight at Keekorok Lodge or Similar (Meals : BF, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE – NAIROBI – DEPART (250 Kms, 5.5 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Nairobi, arrive in time for lunch at an Indian Restaurant (on own). After lunch

Enjoy city tour of Nairobi and last minute shopping before you are transferred to the Airport for your

Departure flight back home (Meals : BF)

END OF OUR SERVICES

PACKAGE DETAILS

For 5 Nights / 6 Days Customized FIT Package

Valid From Valid upto Per Person Twin Sharing(based on number of pax per vehicle)

Single Room Supplement

2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax01.07.2016 31.10.2016 1840 1680 1605 1555 1525 1505 40001.11.2016 15.12.2016 1610 1455 1375 1330 1250 1200 320

Child 8 – 12 years sharing a room with 2 adults pays 50% of the adult rate (below 7 years not permitted at tree hotels)

For 6 Nights / 7 Days Customized FIT Package

01 Extra Night in Masai Mara – USD $ 300 per person on full board meals and inclusive of park fees & game drives

Hotels Used :

NAIROBI : Intercontinental Hotel 5* or Similar (BB) ABERDARES : The Ark 5* or Similar (FB) LAKE NAKURU / NAIVASHA : Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge 4* or Similar (FB) MASAI MARA : Mara Sopa Lodge/ Keekorok Lodge 4* or Similar (FB)

Quotation includes:

Accommodation during the safari on with meals as specified Ground transportation in a Safari Tour Van   Game drives as mentioned in dedicated Safari Van Park entrance fees Transport on private basis Services of an English speaking driver/guide though out your tour Meet-and-greet services

Quotation excludes:

Dinner on arrival day at Nairobi All international air transportation Entrance fee to Masai Villages (USD $20 per adult and USD $10 per child) –

optional Any other domestic flights unless specified above Visa fees (US$ 50.00 per passport holder for Kenya and US$ 100.00 per US

Passport holder, US$ .50.00 per Indian passport holder and US$ 100.00 American Passport holders for Tanzania. The visa can be obtained through a Kenya embassy in advance of your trip or upon arrival at the airport/entry point.

Incidental tips/gratuities to hotels/lodge staff Any item(s) of personal nature i.e. tobacco, porter age and laundry

Important Notes :

1. In order to cater a brilliant experience within easy budget of our travellers, we are offering this package as Customized package and NOT as a group tour. This reduces cost of this tour very effectively and makes this package unbeatable in terms of cost. Probably the cheapest Kenya - Masai Mara package in this category in across Mumbai

2. Throughout the tour you will be accompanied by our local expert as your guide and hence you absolutely need not worry about anything. Everything right from your airport welcome to wildlife tracking and your food to shopping experience will be taken care of…Gifting you a comfortable, hassle-free and memorable experience of world’s best wildlife safari adventure !!

Optional Experiences (Rates are subject to change depending upon season)

1. Balloon Safari US $ 450 per Person

3. Masai Village Visit US $ 25 per person

4. Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha US $ 25 per person

5. Lunch in Lake Nakuru US $ 40 per person

GENERAL INFORMATION ON KENYA

Time Difference

Kenya is 3 hours ahead of GMT.

 

VisaAll travellers must have current passports valid for 60 days after the expected departure date from Africa.

The visa can be obtained through a Kenya/ Tanzania embassy in advance of your trip or upon arrival at the airport/entry point.

 

Currency Conversion

The currency of Kenya is Kenyan Shillings (KES)

Languages Spoken

Kiswahili is the National language and English is widely spoken.

 

Learn to speak Kiswahili!

A few words go a long way in making things easier for you in a new country…so here goes!!!

 

Jambo – Hello

Habari! – How are you?

Mzuri Sana – I am fine, thank you!

Sisemi Kiswahili – I can’t speak Swahili

Hapana - No

Ndiyo - Yes

Asante sana – Thank you very much!

Kwaheri – Good bye!

BiaBaridi – Cold beer!

PACKING LIST

Luggage: Please pack in a couple of small soft duffel bags (NOT in hard suitcases), to facilitate loading in the small luggage compartments of the light aircraft that fly you from place to place. Your hand luggage should include your camera equipment, toiletries, medicines and a change of under clothes. On internal flights, the total luggage limit, including hand luggage, is 33 pounds/15kgs per person.

Clothing: What to pack?Kenya is casual. Please bring neutral colours. Remember, as there is lots of dust, khaki is always good. The best method of dress is layering. Early morning and evening game runs call for a sweater/fleece or windbreaker over a cotton long-sleeved shirt. A T-shirt or short-sleeved cotton shirt is good for mid-day. Hats are a must. Cotton or poly trousers, shorts, sneakers or comfortable hiking shoes are recommended. Evenings are cool around the campfire but casual. A fleece with a light-weight turtle neck and jeans are perfect. Safari style jackets/vests are convenient for photographers with their many pockets for film, lenses etc.

For the Day:

         2 to 3 pairs of shorts , 5 to 6 cotton shirts, bathing suits.  

         Enough underwear , socks and hankies.

         Sunscreen, 2 pairs comfortable walking shoes, hats or caps.

        For the Evening - warm clothes for the cool:

         1 safari jacket, or 1 light weight jacket, or a fleece jacket or a windbreaker , 2 long sleeve shirts.

         2 pairs casual trousers.

 Also remember to bring:

         Insect repellent (for the body) any special medications or prescriptions (bear in mind that you may not find your prescriptions in Tanzania so bring enough)

         Extra pair of prescription glasses and sunglasses, contact lenses - as it is dusty bring ample cleaning solutions .

         Small, lightweight flashlight, lotions, kleenex, moisturisers, chapstic.

         Personal cosmetics, toiletries, scarves, money belt, binoculars - extremely important.

Dos and Don’ts while on safari

 

         Don't photograph the people or their homes and livestock without asking permission first, and don't be offended if you're asked to pay for the privilege—it's customary in some areas, particularly with the Masai who expect payment.

         Don't encourage your driver to go off road on safari to get closer to the animals. Some will happily do this for the promise of a tip, but it is against national park rules and destroys the environment for the animals.

         Do stock up on insect repellent and general medicines in case you suffer from minor ailments while you are out on safari without access to a pharmacy or a doctor.

         Do take more camera film or memory cards than you think you'll need. There are great photographic opportunities on safari, and most people get carried away taking photographs of animals. If you run out, it is very expensive to buy film or cards in the national park lodges.

         If you are going on a Safari, watch your clothing choices. Bright colors (such as whites and blues) attract wild animals as well as insects.

         When on safari, please do not get out of your vehicle, unless you are told it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to go for walks outside the lodge premises, when staying in game lodges/ camps.

NOT TO FORGET LIST

1.       Kenya Visa: Client can take online as well as on Arrival USD 50 Per Person

2.       Yellow fever Vaccination is mandatory and should be taken atleast 10 days prior to departure. http://yellowfevervaccine.blogspot.in/2013/06/updated-list-of-government-yellow-fever.html

3.       Polio Vaccination also is mandatory and should be taken atleast 4 weeks prior to departure.

-: THANK YOU :-