5 Day Kenya Escape – Gold
Featured Parks: Mount Kenya > Lake Nakuru > Maasai Mara
Escape on this African adventure that takes you to three of the wildest game parks in Kenya. See lions, elephants, zebra and more as you
as enjoy daily game drives accompanied by your own private safari guide and driver. Photographers of all ages will have a blast during
this scenic journey through three distinct landscapes.
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Day 1: Friday, March 23, 2012 – Mount Kenya National Park
Accommodation: Serena Mountain Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Meet and greet your safari guide. Transfer to Mount Kenya National Park; enjoy game
viewing on deck
Driving Distance:
You driver will be on hand to greet you at the airport in Nairobi and take you on a scenic drive
to the Mt. Kenya. This is a part of Africa few westerners know about, with mountains, rain
forests, waterfalls, monkeys and birds. You’ll stop at a forest overlook to see elephants, lions,
leopards and other creatures refresh themselves at a waterhole. Tonight you’ll stay at Serena
Mountain Lodge, which also overlooks a waterhole and offers a salt lick for the native wildlife. Not only will you be pampered in this
luxurious accommodation, you’ll also be alerted to the animal visitors who turn up to greet you. Bells are rung when animals are seen at
the watering site – the number of times the bell rings indicates the species. The lodge features several photographic hides – great for
candid, close up shots of African wildlife and a rooftop viewing platform. You’ll have the opportunity for a nature walk through this
unique corner of Kenya.
Day 2: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Mount Kenya > Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Transfer to Lake Nakuru before enjoying an afternoon game drive
Driving Distance:
After breakfast this morning, it will be time to head out to Lake Nakuru National Park. This park is worldrenowned for its millions of flamingos. Watch them from Baboon Cliff and be mesmerized by the sea of
pink. The park also serves as Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary and is home to both white and black
species. Protection is also offered to rare Rothschild giraffes – a 188-km area around the lake is fenced off to
protect them. You’ll also be able to explore the beautiful Malaika Waterfall and, of course, Lake Nakuru. This
is the true “Out of Africa” experience as tonight you’ll stay at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. The 25 tents feature
four poster beds with private verandas, modern plumbing and electric power. Previous guests have
consistently rated its food as superb. Wildlife, including lions and baboons will often come right up to the
camp, offering rare, close-up glimpses that can’t be experienced elsewhere.
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Day 3: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Lake Nakuru > Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Transfer to the amazing Maasai Mara before an afternoon game drive.
Driving Distance:
When those of us in the west hear the term “African Safari” the picture that comes to mind is
the Maasai Mara Reserve, which is where you are going today. Here is where you’ll find the
grasslands, the lions, the jackals, the wildebeests and more. This will also be your
opportunity to get to know the Maasai, the semi-nomadic natives of Kenya. These cattleherding people have managed to preserve their way of life through the centuries; visiting
them is an enriching experience. Tonight you’ll stay at the lovely Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Guests can dine in a Maasai inspired dining
room with fabulous views of the rolling plains and the Mara River.
Day 4: Monday, March 26, 2012 - Maasai Mara
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Morning and afternoon game drives.
You will be glad to have a second day to explore the Maasai Mara Reserve and to stay at the
Siana Springs Intrepid Tented Camp. You’ll have the chance to see the continent’s largest
prides of lions as well as many herds of antelopes, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests and
zebras. If you’re able to visit between July and October, you may be able to witness the Great
Migration, when huge herds of Thomson’s gazelles, wildebeests and zebras travel in mass from
the Serengeti. It is an unforgettable experience that is not to be missed.
Day 5: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Activity: Predawn game drive before your last safari breakfast. Transfer to Nairobi at your leisure.
Driving Distance:
You will start this morning with one last real adventure – a pre-dawn game to see how the African
world wakes up. It’s a rare chance to see the nocturnal world and a sight few people ever
witness. It’s well worth waking up so early – especially knowing there’s a breakfast feast to
come. Afterward, you’ll have time to hunt for the perfect souvenirs for your loved ones back home
(and perhaps a lovely memento for yourself). You may also want to explore downtown Nairobi a
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little or taste one last African meal. When you’re ready, your host will drive you to the airport and see that you get to your flight in plenty
of time.
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Gold Class Safari Package Costs include:
 Our gold class properties as detailed in itinerary
 All meet and greet services.
 All arrival and departure transfers
 All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
 Complimentary welcome or farewell dinner in
Nairobi
 Transportation in chauffeur driven minivan with
pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography
 Guaranteed window seat in the vehicle
 Services of our highly experienced guide
 Two-way long range high frequency radio
communication in each 6-seater safari minivan
 On safari accessories in the vehicles: - First-aid kit,
wildlife books, beanbags for easy photography, a
pair of binoculars per vehicle, cool box and fire
extinguisher.
 Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as
indicated in the itinerary.
 Complimentary safari hat
 Complimentary mineral water in vehicle during
game drives
 Flying Doctor Service providing 24 hour air
ambulance and evacuation services in case of a
medical emergency
 All Government taxes and levies

24 hours stand-by contact number.
Gold Class Safari Package Costs exclude:
o All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills,
fax/email bills etc.
o Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and
driver- guide(s).
o Any nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks apart from
tea and coffee provided with meals.
o Any local /regional or international flights and
departure taxes
o Laundry services
o Holiday supplements: Christmas, New Year and
Easter.
o Visa fees/application
o Travel insurance.
o Any other item(s) or events not included in our
itinerary.
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