Kenya Horizons

Experience the unspoiled wonders of Kenya inhabited by an incredible variety
of wildlife and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet

11 days • Air & land
9 days • Nairobi/Nairobi
Tanzania Extension
16 days u Air & Land
14 days u Nairobi/Nairobi
from $1760 land only

Locally hosted
All departures guaranteed

Your 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 detailed in the itinerary Host service in Nairobi; experienced English-speaking driver/guide while on safari Carefully maintained safari minibus not older than 24 months; maximum 7 tour members per vehicle; pop-up roof for photographers; experienced driver/game spotter. ON SERENGETI EXTENSION: carefully maintained Safari Bus (guaranteed window seat) with pop-up roof for photographers Sightseeing program and game drives as described in the itinerary, including: Samburu Game Reserve; Masai Mara Game Reserve SERENGETI EXTENSION: Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Flights Nairobi/Kilimanjaro/Nairobi Flying Doctors membership TRAVEL 360 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 the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Day 3, Wed. NAIROBI / SAMBURU.
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 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. In the afternoon, there will be a game drive returning 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 spectacular 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 Mountain Range along the way. The setting has served as the inspiration 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, heading to 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 flamingoes and a sanctuary for hundreds of other species of birds as well as leopard, black rhino and waterbuck. This afternoon, another game drive brings you to the Great Rift Valley Lodge, 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" – lions, elephants, buffaloes, 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.
You arrive home today.

Check with your travel agent for the latest visa, passport and health requirements for Kenya and Tanzania. At time of printing, a visa is required for Kenya and Tanzania. Non-U.S. citizens should check with their respective consulate.

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.

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

Add the Serengeti to Your Safari Tour UKTX • Locally Hosted • 16 Days 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. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro. Head to the bustling town of Arusha and the Mountain Village Lodge. (B,L,D) Day 10, Wed. ARUSHA / LAKE MANYARA. Start the day with a nature walk. After lunch, head south from Arusha, passing through the Masai Steppe filled with picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. Continue to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara. (B,L,D) Day 11, Thu. LAKE MANYARA / SERENGETI. Enjoy a game drive before moving on to Serengeti National Park. Covering 5,600 square miles, the Serengeti is home to one of the largest and most diverse wild animal populations in Africa. (B,L,D) Day 12, Fri. SERENGETI. Delight in morning and afternoon game viewing. More than two million wildebeest, half a million Thompson’s gazelle and a quarter of a million zebra gather for annual migrations, attracting attention from their predators – lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. (B,L,D) Day 13, Sat. SERENGETI / NGORONGORO. This morning, travel to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Continue to Ngorongoro. (B,L,D) Day 14, Sun. NGORONGORO CRATER. Descend by Land Rover nearly 2,000 feet into this extinct collapsed volcano to experience spectacular game viewing. Vast herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, and their predators roam the crater floor. Look for the rare black rhino grazing near the lakes. This afternoon, visit a Maasai village, then return to your lodge for dinner. (B,L,D) Day 15, Mon. NGORONGORO CRATER / ARUSHA / NAIROBI. Leave Ngorongoro this morning and travel to Arusha for lunch. Fly back to Nairobi and the famous Carnivore Restaurant for a Farewell Dinner. Later, transfer to the airport for your evening flight. (B,L,D) Day 16, Tue. ARRIVE USA. You arrive home today.

 

TRAVEL 360 Hotels
NAIROBI - Nairobi Serena Hotel (SF)
SAMBURU - Samburu Serena Lodge (F)
MOUNT KENYA - Serena Mountain Lodge Tree Hotel (SF)
GREAT RIFT VALLEY - Great Rift Valley 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)

 

 

 

 

Safari UKT Departures & Prices Per Person

Arrive Nairobi Kenya Only With Serengeti 9 Days Land Only 11 Days Air* & Land 14 Days Land Only 16 Days Air* & Land Jan 03-Mar 31 $1958 $3021 $3945 $5008  Apr 01-May 28 $1760 $2908 $3406 $4554 May 29-Jun 25 $1760 $3534 $3675 $5449 Jun 26-Aug 30 $2070 $3844 $4117 $5891 Aug 31-Oct 31 $2070 $3241 $4117 $5288 ‡Nov 01-Dec 15 $1882 $2954 $3799 $4871 ‡Dec 16-Jan 02, ‘07 $2070 $3241 $4058 $5229 ‡Jan 03-Mar 31, ‘07 $1958 $3030 $3945 $5017

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

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

Single room supplement: UKT $230-$639; UKTX $83-$843. 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 Sep 2006.