iSafiri

• Lavish Getaway
• 8 day flying safari
• Meru
• (Elewana Elsa’s Kopje)
• Masai Mara
• (Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp)
• From US$ 6,203 per person

Details

• Discover Meru National Park; recognised as having East Africa’s largest diversity of animal species
• With their original safari heirlooms from the 1920’s, Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp is owned and run by the Cottar family
• Interact with authentic, traditional and colourful tribal communities
• The original luxury safari experience in elegant lodges & camps
• Conservation & Community Opportunities – Meru Rhino Sanctuary, Land & Life Foundation & Maasai cultural visits.

Prices

• MID SEASON   |    05 Jan – 02 Apr, 01 – 30 Jun, 01 Nov – 19 Dec
• Per person sharing $6,203
• Single room* $7,610
• Child 12-17yrs sharing/own room** $4,673

HIGH SEASON   |   01 Jul – 31 Oct 20 – 31 Dec

• Per person sharing $8,519
• Single room* $10,524
• Child 12-17yrs sharing/own room** $6,150

GREEN SEASON   |   03 Apr – 31 May

• Per person sharing $4,848
• Single room* $5,856
• Child 12-17yrs sharing/own room** $3,642

Notes

• Internal flights – Baggage restriction of 15kgs on all flights preferably in small bags
• Internal flights – Single travellers may be charged an excess if there are no other passengers booked on their flight
• *Single travellers – Single supplement waived for first single per booking
• **Child rates – A child 12-17 yrs in his or her own room will be charged a single room rate. Children 3-11yrs rate available on request
• Kenya Wildlife Service charges a supplement of US$20 per night game drive and per game walk per person while staying at Elsa’s Kopje.

Included

• Full board accommodation
• Soft drinks, beer, house wines & selected spirits
• Park and conservancy fees
• One day in the Masai Mara Reserve
• Safari activities including game drives
• Scheduled flights & domestic flight departure tax
• Airport & airstrip transfers
• AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
• Laundry & all statutory taxes.

Excluded

• Champagne, luxury spirits & select wines
• Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• International flights & visa fees
• Gratuities

• Operation Guaranteed Departure on shared basis / Seat In Safari
• Travel Mode Travel in comfort across the African terrain in customized 4 x 4 land cruiser with a dedicated, highly experienced driver/guide.
• Added Value
• Transport in a 6 seater safari minivan
• Tour will depart  with minimum of 3 pax
• Less Than Minimum Number Supplement: 1 Pax – Exclusive Use of the Vehicle supplement
• 2 Pax– Exclusive Use of the Vehicle supplement

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

SUMMARY

This customized safari itinerary showcases the diverse beauty of East Africa at its finest unique wilderness. The destinations ignite the imagination of a real safari. You’ll be immersed in the great spectacles of the Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and finally the famous Masai Mara. Each park offers unforgettable experiences and unexplored wilderness which is inspiring, breathtaking, and always authentic.  Real imagery picture of an African safari comes will come to life as you traverse the sprawling plains of these parks.

• Amboseli is famous as the best place in Africa where you can get close to free-ranging elephants with herds of over 900 family members.
• In addition to large elephant’s herds, the park is home a wide range of mammals and over 600 different species of bird.
• The park offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world
• The park offers best game viewing because of sparse vegetation caused by elephants and dry weather conditions.
• While at Amboseli, you have the opportunity to visit a Maasai cultural village and learn more about their indigenous lifestyle.
• An opportunity to visit Ngorongoro Crater which is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979
• Ngorongoro is the world’s largest intact crater, covering an area of 304 square kilometers.
• The volcanic crater is jam-packed with several species of wildlife.
• Serengeti National Park is one of the hosts to the annual wildebeest migration.
• It has a combination of diverse habitats from open grass plains, savanna, wooded grassland and river line.
• The Serengeti is also a great place for viewing “the Big Five”
• Masai Mara Game Reserve is also one of the best places for viewing the big five: Lion, Elephants, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo.
• The reserve is graced by a wide variety of unique and exquisite wildlife and over 400 different birds’ species.
• While at the Mara, you have the opportunity to visit a Maasai cultural village and learn more about their indigenous lifestyle.
• Best place to experience the hot air balloon adventure followed by bush champagne Breakfast.
• The famous annual Wildebeests crossing Mara River takes place their

INCLUSIONS 

• Accommodation  and meals as per the itinerary; full board while on safari (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
• Four internal Schedule flights to save time from one destination to the other
• Transportation, transfers, sightseeing and game viewing as detailed in the safari itinerary package.
• Local, professional English speaking driver guides
• Game drives in a 4×4 Land Cruiser that is custom built to provide ample leg room.
• Complimentary tour to a cultural Samburu Village
• Guaranteed window seats, maximum of six guests per vehicle
• Complimentary and unlimited bottled water and soft drinks in the safari vehicles
• Binoculars and field guide books provided in the safari vehicle
• Bean bags for use in the vehicle for stabilizing photography
• Park and conservation fees
• Service charges, hotel taxes and government taxes as per NOW
• Safari hat that is provided to you at the start of the safari
• Concierge department, available 24 hours/day
• Membership to Flying Doctors Society services
• Guaranteed departure; Minimum of two guests

INTERNAL FLIGHTS INCLUDED

• Samburu Game Reserve to Masai Mara Game Reserve
• Masai Mara Game Reserve to Migori Airport
• Tarime Airstrip to Serengeti national park
• Kilimanjaro International Airport to Wilson Airport (Nairobi)

EXCLUSIONS

• All items of personal nature and not mention in itinerary e.g. shopping, body treatments, alcoholic drinks etc.
• Any optional of the activities are not included.
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• Tips to the Hotel staff and Driver Guide.
• Hot air Balloon
• International flights
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa fee.

Summary

• Vacation Itinerary: Fantasy Turned to Reality
• Destinations: Entebbe City, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Entebbe City
• Private Dates: Departs daily – Inquire for availability.

INCLUDED

• Accommodation  and meals as per the itinerary; full board while on safari (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
• Two Regional Schedule flights Nairobi/Entebbe/Nairobi
• Two Internal schedule flights Entebbe/Kihihi/Entebbe
• Transportation, transfers and sightseeing as detailed in the package.
• Local, professional English speaking driver guides
• Unlimited bottled water in the safari vehicles and while trekking
• One gorilla permit
• Safari hat that is provided to you at the start of the safari
• Concierge department, available 24 hours/day
• Membership to Flying Doctors Society
• Guaranteed departure; Minimum of two guests

REGIONAL & INTERNAL FLIGHTS INCLUDED

• Nairobi to Entebbe
• Entebbe to Kihihi
• Kihihi to Entebbe
• Entebbe to Nairobi

EXCLUDED

• All items of personal nature and not mention in itinerary e.g. shopping, body treatments, alcoholic drinks, laundry etc.
• Meals and beverages, other than specified.
• Any optional of the activities are not included.
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• Tips to the Hotel staff, poters and Driver Guide.
• International flights
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa fee

Highlights

• Meru National Park is the home of Joy and George Adamson and Elsa the lioness where the setting for Joy Adamson’s book “Born Free”, the story of the Adamson’s life and research amongst lion and cheetah. “Elsa” the lioness was the most well-known and her grave is marked here.
• Excellent game viewing in the park which included big herds of Elephants among other animals.
• Rhino sanctuary with more than 20 black and 40 white rhinos, many of whom were reintroduced here from Lake Nakuru National Park.
• Have an excellent views of snow-capped Mount Kenya and the park’s has a beautiful landscape.
• For bird lovers, More than 427 different species have been recorded.
• Samburu National Reserve situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, there is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah plains.
• The river bustles with activity from its huge population of Nile crocodile.
• “Samburu Special Five” the reserve is rich in specialist unique wildlife species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five).
• The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard and cheetah.
• Kamunyak the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx was as a resident in the reserve.
• Its home to the Samburu People (Close relatives to Maasai) who are herders of camel, cattle- and goat.
• Samburu National Reserve boasts over 350 different species of birds.
• The reserve’s topography is mainly open savannah (grassland) with clusters of acacia trees, forest, thorn trees and grassland vegetation.
• The second home to the famous conservationists George Adamson and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness made famous in the best-selling book and award winning movie “Born free”.
• Several recreational activities at Mount Kenya Safari Club which includes; horseback back rides, playing golf at the equator, croquet, a bowling green, table tennis, swimming,  visit to the animal orphanage,  nature walks with the Resident Naturalist
• From the Tusks restaurant you will have the great view of the majestic mountain.
• Masai Mara is best place for viewing the big five; Lion, Elephants, Rhino, and Leopard & Buffalo.
• The reserve is graced by a wide variety of unique and exquisite wildlife and over 400 different birds’ species.
• While at the Mara, you have the opportunity to visit a Maasai cultural village and learn more about their indigenous lifestyle.
• Best place to experience the hot air balloon adventure followed by bush champagne Breakfast.
• The famous annual Wildebeests crossing Mara River takes place their

EXCLUSIONS

• All items of personal nature and not mention in itinerary e.g. shopping, body treatments, alcoholic drinks etc.
• Any optional of the activities are not included.
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• Tips to the Hotel staff and Driver Guide.
• Hot air balloon
• International flights
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa fee.

INCLUSIONS

• An unmatched private customized safari services.
• Accommodation  and meals as per the itinerary; full board while on safari, Bed and breakfast for city hotels (B.L.D)
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure irrespective of the airline and time of arrival and/or departure.
• Transportation, transfers, sightseeing and game viewing as detailed in the safari itinerary package.
• World finest local, professional English speaking driver guides.
• Authentic private and personal Tour leader in addition to the driver guide as per the package.
• Game drives in a 4×4 Land Cruiser, custom built to provide ample leg room.
• Guaranteed window seats, maximum of six guests per vehicle when sharing safari vehicle.
• Complimentary and unlimited bottled water and soft drinks in the safari vehicles.
• Three internal schedule flights for maximizing comfort & time.
• Complimentary tour to a cultural Samburu or Masai Village.
• Tips and gratuities for Hotel staff and driver guide.
• Internet access where applicable.
• Binoculars and field guide books provided in the safari vehicle.
• Bean bags for use in the vehicle for stabilizing photography.
• Park & Conservation fees as per the package.
• Service charges, hotel taxes and government taxes as per NOW.
• Safari hat or cap that is provided to you at the start of the safari.
• 24/7 DK Grand Safaris on call support from Concierge.
• Farewell meals organized by Concierge team in a Nairobi restaurant.
• Membership to Flying Doctors Society services.
• Guaranteed departure; Minimum of two guests.

INTERNAL SCHEDULE FLIGHTS INCLUDED

• Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Meru National Park
• Nanyuki (Mount Kenya Safari Club) to Masai Mara Game Reserve
• Masai Mara Game Reserve to Wilson Airport (Nairobi)

Experience the wild of the Mara in Kenya with the combined the cultural, beach experience of Zanzibar,

What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

• On arrival meet & assist at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• Airport transfers
• Flights to and from Zanzibar
• Game drive as per the Itinerary
• Park fee for driver and vehicle
• All inclusive accommodation at la gemma del est
• Park entrance fee for Masai mara
• Service of an English-speaking driver guide for the tours
• Excursions in Zanzibar
• Any applicable Government taxes

Whats not included in this tour.

• Extras at the lodge or hotel (e.g. drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses)
• Tips to driver guide and porters
• Flights to/from Kenya.
• Visa fees for both countries.

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MIN - 6 PERSONS IN A 4X4 LAND CRUISER

What is included in this tour?

• Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
• Arrival & Departure airport transfers
• Transportation by 4x4 land cruiser
• Accommodation per itinerary or similar
• Full board Meals at lodges and camps
• Bed and Breakfast at city hotels
• Services of an English speaking driver/guide
• National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary
• Excursions & activities as per itinerary
• free bottled water in the vehicle

Whats not included in this tour.

• Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
• Visas and related costs
• Personal Border Taxes
• Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
• International flights and arrival and departure taxes
• Meals not listed on the itinerary
• Travel and personal accident insurance
• Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary.

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