"Serena Flying Safari" - (8 Days)

A comprehensive AIR SAFARI visiting Kenya's three main game areas, and the chance to stay in the superb Serena Lodges. In each location on safari a "surprise" activity such as a bush breakfast or dinner, a nature walk, a sundowner, tree planting and some interaction with Masai and Samburu tribespeople.

 

Day 01   Nairobi  BB

You are met on arrival , and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel , which is by the university, on the outskirts of the city center. Arrangements are for bed and breakfast.

Day 02   Nairobi - Amboseli National Park - LDBB
After an early breakfast transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your scheduled service flight  to Amboseli National Park [30 minutes approximately] arriving at Amboseli Serena lodge by late morning. After lunch there will be a game drive. Amboseli is a real gem of  a park situated right at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Elephants and giraffe abound in the forest ; cheetah can be found around the salt licks, and Giraffe, Zebra and Buffalo feed on the plains. The snow capped peak of Kibo makes a wonderful background for wildlife photography.

Day 03     Amboseli National Park  LDBB
Early morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli.

Day 04  Amboseli National Park - Samburu  Game Reserve  LDBB

Early morning scheduled service flight to Nairobi [30 minutes approximately] and continue by scheduled service flight to  Samburu [One hour approximately], where you arrive at Samburu Serena by the riverside by late morning. In actual fact  there are three adjoining reserves, Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba, situated in arid country north of Mount Kenya, and watered by the Uaso Ngiro River and natural springs.

It is very scenic, with craggy hills and everywhere Doum palms following the water courses. Some unusual animal species can be found here; the Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx, Lesser Kudu, Grevy's Zebra, and the Gerenuk, known as the "Giraffe Gazelle". Most of the game viewing takes place around the forests along the river, and this is a good place to spot the elusive leopard. In the afternoon there will be a game drive.

Day 05    Samburu Game Reserve  LDBB

Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast , and time to relax by the lodge pool or the terrace overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive.

Day 06  Samburu Game Reserve - Masai Mara Game Reserve  L-DBB

After an early morning game drive you are transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled service flight back to Nairobi [ one hour approximately ] where you have lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant , and the chance to try wild game meat such as Gazelle, Giraffe, Zebra, Ostrich and Crocodile, as well as more traditional meals! You then continue by scheduled service flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve [one hour approximately]. You are transferred  to the Mara Serena Lodge. This Reserve is one of Africa's best known wildlife areas, and is part of the Serengeti ecosystem. A land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands it supports a large animal population. Even a casual visitor is treated to the sight of lions in prides sometimes numbering more than thirty beasts with a handsome black maned male in dominance; a Cheetah at great speed runs down its prey; a leopard in the lower branches with its kill. In the Mara river there are crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, and Hippos  playing in the water. Elephant , Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Topi, Gazelle  are all in abundance, and during the months of July to September the great migration of Wildebeest and Zebras spill over from the Serengeti. The sight of these beasts legging it across the Mara River, avoiding both the crocodiles in the river, and the predators harassing them from behind is amazing, and the topic of some of the most spectacular photography ever seen. In the afternoon there is a game drive followed  by dinner and overnight.

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Day 07   Masai Mara Game Reserve      LDBB

Early morning and  afternoon game drives.

Day 08   Masai Mara  Game Reserve- Nairobi 

Morning scheduled service flight back to Nairobi [one hour approximately], and transfer from Wilson Airport for your homeward or onward arrangements.

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2010 Rates

16 Dec 09 to 31 Dec 09

01 Jan 10 to 25 Jan 10

26 Jan 10 to 28 Feb 10 & 26 Jun 10 to 31 Oct 10

01 Mar 10 to 31 Mar 10

01 Apr 10 to  25 May 10

26 May 10 to 25 June 10

01 Nov 10 to 15 Dec 10

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Per Person Sharing

3924.00

3365.00

3516.00

3365.00

3069.00

3365.00

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Single Room Supplement

489.00

489.00

489.00

489.00

112.00

489.00

489.00

Christmas Supplement : US$ 60-00 per person per night from 24 Dec 2009 to 01 Jan 2010 inclusive

Easter Supplement : US$ 60-00 per person per night from 02 April 2010 to 05 April 2010 inclusive

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