Kenya Safari (with optional Uganda Gorilla Trek)
February-March 2023
This expedition will offer our guests one of the most remarkable experiences in the world. The itinerary below provides a high level outline for each day, including:
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Breathtaking views from Amboseli National Park with Mount Kilimanjaro as a back drop;
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Exploring the Great Rift Valley, including Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara;
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Seeing some of the most iconic (and often critically endangered) animals of our time:
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rhino, elephant, leopard, cheetah, giraffes, lions, gazelle, hyena, zebra, and so much more.
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Socially responsible travelling with experiences that directly support the local people, including the Maasai tribes and humanitarian efforts with local orphanages.
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BONUS: An optional trip extension to Uganda to see the rare Mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Itinerary
February 19: Arrive in Nairobi, Eka Hotel
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On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you will be greeted and transferred to the nearby Eka Hotel for two nights accommodation including breakfast.
February 20: Giraffe Sanctuary and the Maasai Markets, Eka Hotel
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While this is a free day to acclimatize upon arrival in Nairobi, a private driver is available to visit the Giraffe Sanctuary in the morning, enjoy lunch at a local eatery, and shop at the local bead factories, Utamaduni craft shop and Maasai market.
February 21-22: Amboseli National Park, Satao Elerai Camp
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Feb 21: Our drivers will meet you after breakfast at Eka Hotel to travel to Amboseli National Park; home to over 1500 African Elephants. Enjoy your first safari excursion with a sunset game drive.
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Feb 22: Two game drives (sunrise and sunset) with hopes that the weather allows for Mt. Kilimanjaro to emerge from any cloud.
February 23: Amboseli National Park, Eka Hotel
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Feb 23: Morning game drive, then drive back to the Eka Hotel in Nairobi for the night.
February 24 - 26: Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Chui Lodge
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Feb 24: Our drivers will meet you after breakfast at the Eka Hotel to travel to the Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary. While enroute we will visit a local orphanage with options to plant trees and/or play soccer with the children. We will enjoy a sunset safari once we arrive at Chui Lodge.
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Feb 25: Game drives, including boat and walking safari options from Chui Lodge.
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Feb 26: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park and Rhino Sanctuary to see the giant flocks (often over a million) of Pink Flamingo and the largest number of wild rhino in Kenya. Return to Chui Lodge for the evening.
February 27- March 1: Maasai (sometimes spelled Masai) Mara National Reserve, Sentinel Mara Camp
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Fly from Loldia to the Maasai Mara and stay at the Sentinel Mara Camp on the bank of the Mara River with hippos and crocodiles below.
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Enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives each day with an abundance of wildlife and assured "up close and personal" animal experiences.
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There are options for Hot Air Balloon flights over the Mara and opportunities to visit the local Maasai villages.
March 2-3: Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Olare Mara Kempinski Camp
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Continue to enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives seeing all the "usual suspect" creatures of the Mara, but inside the Conservancy.
March 4: Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphaned Elephant Nursery
- Enjoy a final game drive in the morning before returning to Nairobi for a late lunch at a local eatery before visiting the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphaned Elephant Nursery for a private experience with the babies. Be prepared for a thoroughly dirty, stinky, yet life changing experience with these large babies as they journey towards rehabilitation into the wild.
- Say goodbye to your friends who are not continuing on for the Optional Uganda Gorilla Trek Extension of this trip (MORE DETAILS HERE).
- Day Rooms are available at Eka for those wanting to freshen up before departing Nairobi.
Cost: $8790 USD price per person
Includes:
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Bed & breakfast at Eka Hotel
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Full board accommodation at Elerai, Chui Lodge, Sentinel and Kempinski Mara
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Guided game drives in exclusive use of vehicles
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Night game drive at Kempinski Mara
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Walking safari at Sentinel and Kempinski Mara.
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Airstrip transfers in Naivasha and Mara
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Inter camp road transfer in Mara.
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Laundry at Sentinel and Kempinski
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Free WIFI at each hotel and camp
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Soft drinks including coffee and tea at Chui Lodge, Sentinel & Kempinski.
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House wines, beers and house spirits at Chui Lodge, Sentinel & Kempinski.
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Nairobi transfers including meet & assist on arrival at JKIA.
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Conservancy and park fees where applicable.
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AMREF emergency evacuation cover
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Scheduled flights from Loldia to Mara ….and Mara to Nairobi.
Excludes:
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International air travel to Nairobi, Kenya
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Kenya tourist Visa and PCR tests (to be determined before the time of travel)
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Travel and Medical insurance cover
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Maasai village visits or Balloon rides
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Tips and gratuities
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Personal expenses
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Any other item not mentioned above.
This expedition will be coordinated in conjunction with Socially Responsible Safaris (SRS). All SRS safaris are sold and administered through Northstar Travel (TICO # 2569684), a registered Ontario company, licensed to sell travel packages through the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO). All payments are deposited in Client Trust Accounts and may only be used once the trip has begun, or to make a deposit to an operator on behalf of the client.
Northstar Travel and Associates (TICO # 2569684)
Suite 201 – 678 Belmont Avenue West
Kitchener, Ontario
N2M 1N6
Phone: (519) 573-7111 or (519) 886-9111