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Highlight of Kenya with Mt.Kenya and Aberdare Tour Code : AKSR0328 Tour Type : FIT Package 1800 233 9008 Highlight Of Kenya with www.akshartours.com Mt.Kenya and Aberdare 6 Nights / 7 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW 1Country 5Cities 7Days 5Activities Accomodation Meal 01 Night Accomodation in Nairobi All Meals as per Tour Itinerary 02 Nights Accomodation in Maasai Mara 01 Night Accomodation in Nakaru 01 Night Accomodation in Aberdare National Park Visa & Taxes 01 Night Accomodation in Mt Kenya Kenya Visa Fees Extra Travel Insurance Extra GST 5% Extra Highlights Masai Mara Game Reserve Aberdare National Park Visit Giraffe Centre Lake Nakuru National Park (Game Drive) Climb Mt. Kenya SIGHTSEEINGS Giraffe Center Nairobi Giraffe Centre is located in Langata, just outside Nairobi. Giraffe center was purposefully set up as a breeding center for the endangered Rothschild giraffe, a subspecies of the giraffe, only found in the grasslands of East Africa. The conservation center now operates conservation/education programs for Kenyan school children. Hand feeding giraffes is an education in itself. You will see, close at hand, how they use their long, prehensile tongues to remove leaves from prickly acacia branches. Masai Mara National Reserve Masai Mara Stretched along the Tanzanian border adjacent to the Serengeti, Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Kenya's oldest and most beloved safari destinations—an expanse of nearly 600 square miles where the wildebeest migration makes its U-turn every fall. It hosts over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds. This is the World Cup of Wildlife. Lake Naivasha Naivasha Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters. The lake and its surroundings are rich in natural bounty, and the fertile soils and water supply have made this one of Kenya’s prime agricultural regions. Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea, known as the yellow fever tree. Mt Kenya Nairobi Mt. Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak is regarded as the realm of Ngai, god of the local Kikuyu people. Traditionally, all Kikuyu home were built to face this sacred peak. They call it Kirinyaga, or place of light. The mountain is an awe-inspiring sight. Its ragged series of peaks are crowned with snow, and its slopes are thick with forest. The mountain is best seen at dawn, when the days early light silhouettes its impressive summit high over the surrounding plains. Aberdare National Park Aberdare National Park The Aberdare National Park in the central highlands of Kenya retains an air of mystery - you can only imagine what undiscovered creatures still lurk here, such as rare Black Leopards. The experience in Aberdare National Park is unlike anywhere else in Kenya. The Park is most famous as the place where Princess Elizabeth found out that she was Queen upon the death of her father at Treetops Lodge. Since then this lodge has been popular with tourists on safari to Kenya. YOUR ITINERARY Day NAIROBI (ARRIVAL) Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi. you will be met by our representative. You are then 1 transferred to your city hotel and Later visit the Giraffe Center. Return back and Enjoy Dinner @ Indian Restaurant. Overnight stay in Nairobi. Dinner Day NAIROBI - MAASAI MARA After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart for Maasai Mara. Game Reserve via the Great Rift 2 Valley. The most famous reserve in the world, the awe-inspiring Maasai Mara is what safari dreams are made of – rolling grasslands, wide open savannah and rich in wonderful African wildlife. Check in your lodge or camp and relish a sumptuous lunch. Late afternoon, set out (1600-1800Hrs approx) on a game spotting safari in the reserve, where you will have an opportunity to spot Africa's 'Big Five' - Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and the Cape Buffalo. See some stunning landscapes of the savannah. Return back to your lodge or camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Maasai Mara. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day MASAI-MARA Today Freshen up and get ready to go for a full day game-viewing drive (0700-1530Hrs) with picnic lunch in 3 an open 4x4 game vehicle where you get to spot prides of lions basking in the shade or seek out an elusive solo leopard witnessing incredible wildlife. Don't forget to have your camera at the ready. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your eyes! Return to the lodge and freshen up for dinner. After a yummy meal, head back to your room for a good night’s sleep. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day MASAI-MARA - LAKE NAKURU After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru and arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy game drive in Lake 4 Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park regarded by avid birders' as the greatest World ornithological spectacle on the Earth. The Park is famous for its pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore. A spectacular afternoon game run is planned. The park is a Sanctuary to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe. Bird life include common species like the lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans plus other intra- African Migrants, Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru National Park. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day LAKE NAKURU - ABERDARE Breakfast at the lodge; depart to the Aberdares region arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon; transfer in Hotel 5 shuttle vehicles into the Aberdare National Park - to the tree hotel for a night of game viewing, from the Lodge precincts. (Below 6 yrs child is not permitted in this lodge). Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day ABERDARE - MT. KENYA After breakfast proceed to Mount Kenya Safari Club arriving in time for lunch at Mount Kenya. This club 6 was founded by Hollywood star William Holden going back several decades, and is now a Fairmont hotels property. En route to the club, you will stop at the Equator crossing, after which you arrive at the hotel and proceed for check in. The Club offers several activities such as golf, horse riding and nature hikes. Later enjoy a formal set-menu dinner in the evening and overnight at the Mount Kenya. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day MT. KENYA – NAIROBI (DEPARTURE) After breakfast departs for Nairobi, and take your flight back Home. 7 Breakfast HOTELS Nairobi Nairobi Tamarind Tree Hotel Masai Mara Masai Mara Keekorok Lodge Nakuru Nakuru Serena Mountain Lodge Mt Kenya Mt Kenya Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club INCLUSION/EXCLUSION Inclusion Exclusion 06 Nights Accomodation at hotel or Similar with All International Flight Breakfast. Any Internal Airline Meals as specified in Tour Itinerary Kenya Visa Fees Extra All The Park Fees Cost of Any Personal Expenses All the Game Drive as per Itinerary Peak Season Surcharges All Transfers on Pvt Basis Cost of meal other then mentioned above Guide Tips Usage of Minibar or Paid Channels Travel Insurance Cost of Yellow Fever & Polio Vaccination TRIP COST Type Price Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 128000/-INR Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 128000/-INR Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 100000/-INR Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 85000/-INR * Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking. * Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms.
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