East Africa Safari

A deluxe safari to fascinating East Africa

11 days • Air & land
9 days • Nairobi/Nairobi

Tanzania Extension
15 days • Air & land
13 days • Nairobi/Nairobi
from $2629 land only

Locally hosted
All departures guaranteed

TRAVEL 360 Gold Travel Value Includes Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Nairobi when TRAVEL 360 issues the air tickets Twin-bedded rooms in hotels or lodges listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling Meals (B,L,D) as indicated with bottled water; special Welcome and Farewell Dinners Sightseeing and game viewing as shown Flights from: Samburu/Masai Mara; Masai Mara/Nairobi. ON SERENGETI EXTENSION: Masai Marai/Kilamanjaro/Serengeti; Lake Manyara/Kilimanjaro/Nairobi Services of a safari guide thoughout Carefully maintained safari minibus not older than 24 months; maximum 6 tour members per vehicle; guaranteed window seat; pop-up roof for photographers; experienced driver/game spotter. ON SERENGETI EXTENSION: carefully maintained Land Cruiser with either 5 or 7 window seats (guaranteed window seats) with pop-up roof for photographers Flying Doctors membership All gratuities except to your driver/guides and camp staff TRAVEL 360 Gold flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Airport transfers
Nairobi: 24 hours

Itinerary

Day 1, Mon. DEPART USA.

Day 2, Tue. ARRIVE NAIROBI, KENYA.
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free. An afternoon drive takes you through Kenya’s modern, mile-high capital to the area of Karen Blixen’s farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills. Visit the fascinating museum dedicated to the author of "Out of Africa," then feed the gentle Rothschild’s giraffes at the Giraffe Manor. (D)

Day 3, Wed. NAIROBI / MT. KENYA.
Head northwest to the unique Serena Mountain Lodge Tree Hotel. Set on the slopes of rocky Mt. Kenya, the lodge has a spectacular view over the rainforest, an active waterhole and the surrounding bushland. Your afternoon is at leisure to watch game from the lodge, an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D)

Day 4, Thu. MT. KENYA SAFARI CLUB, MT. KENYA.
Travel to the historic and world renowned Mount Kenya Safari Club (co-founded by the late actor William Holden) in the foothills of Mount Kenya, a 17,058-foot dormant volcano. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax and enjoy this magnificent luxury safari resort. (B,L,D)

Day 5, Fri. MOUNT KENYA / SAMBURU.
Descend from the lush highlands to the arid Laikipia 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. After lunch at your camp, enjoy a game drive (B,L,D)

Day 6, Sat. SAMBURU.
Morning and afternoon game drives are scheduled for today. Samburu is home to a number of unusual animals such as the Grevy zebra, dik dik, beisa oryx, and ostrich. Keep your eyes open for lion, cheetah and antelope as well. 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 spectacular variety of birds. (B,L,D)

Day 7, Sun. SAMBURU / MASAI MARA.
Fly across the Great Rift Valley to the rolling savannahs of the Masai Mara National Reserve. At the northern extremity of the Serengeti ecosystem and blessed with a permanent water supply, the Masai Mara has a thriving population of plains game, augmented in the dry season by the migration of two million gnus and zebras from the vast, parched Serengeti plains. After lunch, depart on an afternoon game drive. (B,L,D)

Day 8, Mon. MASAI MARA.
Spend the morning and afternoon on game drives in search of the hunter’s "Big Five." You are sure to see plains game such as impala, and Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles. (B,L,D)

Day 9, Tue. MASAI MARA / NAIROBI.
Rise early this morning for one last game drive before breakfast. Late this morning fly over the great Rift Valley to Nairobi. The afternoon is at leisure before dining at one of Nairobi’s finest restaurants featuring local cuisine. (B,D)

Day 10, Wed. DEPART NAIROBI.
A free day. Your rooms are available until your transfer to the airport. (B)

Day 11, Thu. ARRIVE USA.
You arrive home today.

Check with your travel agent for the latest visa, passport and health requirements for East Africa. 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.

It is customary to reward your safari driver/ guide with a gratuity of about $4-$5 per day per tour member for a good performance.

Add the Serengeti to Your Safari Safari BGKTX • Locally Hosted • 15 Days Days 1 to 8, Mon. to Mon. Like East Africa Safari. Day 9, Tue. MASAI MARA / KILIMANJARO / SERENGETI. Rise early this morning for a game drive before breakfast. Late morning flight over the Rift Valley to Nairobi for your connecting flight to Kilimanjaro and on to the Serengeti (regional flight). Enjoy your first game drive en route to your lodge. The Serengeti is home to one of the largest and most diverse wild animal populations in Africa. (B,L,D) Day 10, Wed. SERENGETI. Delight in a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Wildebeest, Thompson’s gazelle and zebra attract a great deal of attention from their predators – lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. (B,L,D) Day 11, Thu. SERENGETI / NGORONGORO. Travel to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Then on to Ngorongoro, sometimes called the eighth wonder of the world. (B,L,D) Day 12, Fri. NGORONGORO CRATER. Descend nearly 2,000 feet into this extinct collapsed volcano to experience spectacular game viewing. Vast herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, and their predators, the big cats, roam the crater floor. This afternoon, visit a Maasai village, then return to your lodge for dinner. (B,L,D) Day 13, Sat. NGORONGORO / LAKE MANYARA. Start the day with a visit to the village of Mto wa Mbu, on the shores of Lake Manyara. Home to over 90 different tribes, this village is quite possibly the richest cultural mix found in Africa. You will enjoy a local lunch and a guided stroll through the village, visiting homes, farms, a banana-leaf bar, a kindergarten and a church. Then continue on to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wonderland. (B,L,D) Day 14, Sun. LAKE MANYARA / KILIMANJARO / NAIROBI. This morning, take a regional flight from Lake Manyara to Kilimanjaro, then continue on to Nairobi. Check into your hotel where day rooms have been reserved. Enjoy dinner at one of Nairobi’s finest restaurants before your evening departure. (B,D) Day 15, Mon. ARRIVE USA. You arrive home today. NOTE: Light aircraft luggage restrictions – 25 lbs per person (regional flights).

 

 

TRAVEL 360 Hotels

NAIROBI - Norfolk Hotel - Mugoma Wing (DLX)
MT. KENYA - Serena Mountain Lodge Tree Hotel (DLX)
MT. KENYA - Mount Kenya Safari Club (DLX)
SAMBURU - Samburu Serena Lodge (F)
MASAI MARA - Mara Safari Club (DLX)

Serengeti extension:
SERENGETI - Serengeti Serena Lodge (SF)
NGORONGORO - Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (SF)
LAKE MANYARA - Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (SF)

 

 

 

 

Safari BGKT Departures & Prices Per Person

Arrive Nairobi Kenya Only With Serengeti 9 Days Land Only 11 Days Air* & Land 13 Days Land Only 15 Days Air* & Land Jan 04-Feb 28 $2955 $4018 $5998 $7061 Mar 01-31 $2955 $4018 $5739 $6802 Apr 01-May 28 $2629 $3777 $5090 $6238 May 29-Jun 30 $2629 $4403 $5412 $7186 Jul 01-Aug 31 $3031 $4805  $5998 $7772 Sep 01-30 $3031 $4202 $5739 $6910 Oct 01-31 $3031 $4202 $5998 $7169 ‡Nov 01-Dec 15 $2838 $3910 $5621 $6693 ‡Dec 16-Jan 03, ‘07 $3007 $4178 $5998 $7169 ‡Jan 04-Feb 28, ‘07 $2955 $4027 $5998 $7070

Depart USA every Monday (arrive Nairobi Tuesday p.m.)

All “LAND ONLY” passengers must arrive into Nairobi on Tuesday (Day 2).

Single supplement: Safari BGKT $209-$626; Safari BGKTX $133-$805. Travel Alone rate applies. Triple rooms are not available.

Holiday supplements apply.

For extra nights, ask your TRAVEL 360 Specialist.

‡ These departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications. Details will be available
in Aug 2006.