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11 Days | May 6 – 16, 2014 , Kenya • Amboseli, Kenya • Samburu, Kenya • Masai Mara, Kenya • Nairobi, Kenya Kenya's Private Reserves

KENYA 11 DAYS • MAY 6 – 16, 2014

Itinerary

6-May Tuesday Nairobi Kenya House of Waine 7-May Wednesday Amboseli Kenya Satao Elerai 8-May Thursday Amboseli Kenya Satao Elerai 9-May Friday Amboseli Kenya Satao Elerai 10-May Saturday Samburu Kenya Sasaab 11-May Sunday Samburu Kenya Sasaab 12-May Monday Samburu Kenya Sasaab 13-May Tuesday Masai Mara Kenya Mara Plains 14-May Wednesday Masai Mara Kenya Mara Plains 15-May Thursday Masai Mara Kenya Mara Plains 16-May Friday Nairobi Kenya Depart $9,146 Per Person This is a sample itinerary and the price is an estimate, used for rough planning purposes only and is subject to change. Actual prices and availability must be finalized by one of our trip planners who will contact and confirm pricing with all accommodations and operators. 6 MAY 2014 – Nairobi operators. 6 MAY 2014 – Nairobi

Start safari Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi, Kenya (Arrival Location) Nairobi, Kenya This is one of the main gateways to East Africa and gives you access not only to Kenya, but also Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. It also provides access to the rainforest of Central Africa and its forest elephants and lowland gorillas. Most itineraries require an overnight in Nairobi, and one of the best places to stay is the suburb of Karen where you can also visit the Museum, Manor or the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage during feeding time in the afternoon.

House of Waine Nestled in the leafy surrounds of Karen Forest in the outskirts of Nairobi, is the elegant House of Waine - a fine establishment that provides its guests with a tranquil atmosphere and superb accommodation. House of Waine’s 11 suites are individually styled and feature a large marble en-suite bathroom (with a separate shower and bath), satellite television, personal bar and mini safe. The menu is varied and reflects the diversity to be found in Nairobi today. Meals can be taken in several locations throughout the property making each meal a unique dining experience. Must-see attractions that can be arranged for an additional cost are a visit to the Matbronze Art Gallery and Foundry, the Giraffe Centre - to hand feed giraffes and for nature walks, the Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary - where you can interact with (and perhaps adopt) elephants and rhinos, as well as the renowned Nairobi National Park. Activities Craft Center • Curios/Fine Art Shopping • Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage • Educational Excursion • Family Friendly Activities • Game Drive • Giraffe Center • Scenic Helicopter Flight • Spa Service

Includes/Excludes: Rates include: On a Full board basis: accommodation, meals, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary wi-fi. On a Half board basis: accommodation, dinner, breakfast. On a Bed and Breakfast basis: accommodation, breakfast, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary wi-fi. Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Pool, Wi-Fi

7 MAY 2014 - 9 MAY 2014 – Amboseli

Nairobi Amboseli Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour) Amboseli, Kenya Have you ever dreamed of waking up in your safari tent, and seeing the snows of Kilimanjaro from your bed? is where you can do just that. The camps we use are set on large private reserves that lie adjacent to the national park and allow you to do non-park activities such as walking safaris, night drives, and visits to Maasai communities and group ranches. You can also take game drives inside the park for views of some of the biggest bull elephants you have ever seen, all framed by Kilimanjaro in the background.

Satao Elerai Satao Elerai Camp is located in a quiet, unspoiled, unique setting on a 5000-acre private conservation area seven miles southeast of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The camp looks down onto the Amboseli National Park in one direction and up to Mt. Kilimanjaro in the other direction. Satao Elerai has five lodge-style suite rooms and nine deluxe mountain facing tents, both designed to ensure that your stay will be in complete luxury. Large, comfortable beds and quality linen combine to ensure that you will sleep through the night in total comfort in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with solar hot showers and a toilet with a view. Raised cedar-wood floors, acacia poles and makuti (thatch) roofing complement the surrounding environment. Large balconies with relaxing day beds combine to offer the perfect place to lie as you take in the ambience when relaxing. The elegantly furnished suite rooms have large sliding doors that open out onto your own private verandah overlooking the plains below and Amboseli National Park. Elephants, giraffe’s and zebra are seen most days from the comfort of your room. Designed using natural rock and acacia wood, the bathrooms have their own naturally crafted bathtub and shower which is unique to Elerai. One of the biggest advantages of Satao Elerai Camp is that it is located on its own private conservation area: Clients have the chance to view wildlife in private surroundings. In addition, we also offer clients the chance to enjoy spectacular bush sundowners, night game drives and game walks on the conservancy, activities that are not available to the lodges located within the park. Activities Cultural Connection • Family Friendly Activities • Game Drive • Hot Air Balloon Safari • Night Drive • Outdoor Dining • Scenic Helicopter Flight • Sundowner • Walking Safari

Includes/Excludes: Rates include: accommodation, meals, house soft drinks, beer and wines, transportation to cultural visit (fee to Village to be paid directly), two extended shared game drives per day, guided walk, one bush sundowner, night game drive on conservancy, shared Amboseli airstrip transfers, conservation and park fees Amenities: Ensuite Bathrooms, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities

10 MAY 2014 - 12 MAY 2014 – Samburu

Amboseli Nairobi Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 30 minutes) Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 30 minutes)

Nairobi Samburu Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (40 minutes) Samburu, Kenya Samburu's Ewaso Nyiro River sustains an oasis amid an arid lava field, attracting animals from far and wide. Among those attracted, many call this area home, increasing the odds of spotting the elusive hunter. Skilled Maasai trackers and guides raise your chances even higher, as well as explain the fascinating natural world around you.

Sasaab Sasaab is situated in Westgate Community Conservancy of Ngutuk Ongiron Group Ranch (NOGR), in the Northern Frontier District of Kenya. The conservancy was established in 2004. It borders to its southeast, Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy to its east and Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust to the north. Sasaab is situated in a culturally rich area offering an exciting mixture of Samburu life. Sasaab is a sensational and stylish lodge set in a wild landscape, among the culturally proud and fascinating Samburu tribe. It offers an experience of rare and endangered wildlife enhanced by scenic views of the EwasoNyiro river- Kenya’s third largest water course. Set on half mile of hillside, the lodge provides privacy and harmony with the environment. The nine distinctive rooms have Egyptian cotton sheets on four-poster beds and invigorating showers in spacious bathrooms. Each room is over 1000 sq. ft. in size and extends out to the verandah and private plunge pool with views overlooking the river and wildlife below. With meals made from the freshest ingredients from the vegetable garden, Sasaab camp is able to accommodate special dietary needs. The chefs will prepare a delicious breakfast or lunch on the deck. Nothing can compare to the simple comfort of sitting out under the stars as you enjoy your evening meal while you take in the sounds and scent of the wild. Encounter a variety of wildlife on day or night game drives. Discover , leopards and or the Samburu Special Five (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich). Trips to local Samburu markets on Wednesdays and Thursdays are a highlight of a visit to Sasaab. These markets offer guests an opportunity to see the art and beauty of the Samburu culture through their jewelry and attire. Children are welcome at Sasaab Camp and there is plenty for them to do. They can learn to make traditional Samburu bows and arrows, toothbrushes from trees and enjoy grilled marshmallows. Children can create their own souvenirs of their Sasaab Samburu adventure by taking home a plaster cast of a wild animal track or hand carving their own traditional Samburu weapons. Activities Camel Riding • Curios/Fine Art Shopping • Educational Excursion • Family Friendly Activities • Game Drive • Night Drive • Outdoor Dining • Photo Specialty • Scenic Helicopter Flight • Spa Service • Sundowner • Walking Safari

Includes/Excludes: Rates include: accommodation, meals, house drinks: soft, wines, beers & spirits, shared scheduled game drives, guided walks, bush breakfasts and sundowners, camel walks, laundry, shared local airstrip transfers, park fees Amenities: Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi, Workout Room

13 MAY 2014 - 15 MAY 2014 – Masai Mara

Samburu Nairobi Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (40 minutes)

Nairobi Masai Mara Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour) Masai Mara, Kenya There is a very good reason the Masai Mara is such a popular safari destination. It is hands down the best place to see wildlife in Kenya. It is also stunning. The Mara River winds through vast, open short-grass plains and the Oloololo Escarpment provides a breathtaking backdrop. Flat-topped acacias occasionally dot the landscape, and ballooning over this area will give you silent, low-level views of hippos, buffalo, giraffes, elephants and, of course, herds of wildebeest and zebra that you will never forget. The reserve is actually a continuation of the plains of the as they cross the border from Tanzania into Kenya.

Mara Plains Mara Plains Camp is located on the northern border of the Masai Mara in the 30,000-acre Olare Orok Conservancy. Rarely a night passes without lions roaring nearby, while leopards are regularly found to wander through the camp and cheetahs have established territories on the savannah nearby the main area. Mara Plains Camp is a small, high quality, seven-roomed camp under canvas and on raised decks with sweeping views across Kenya’s notable savannahs. The camp is secluded, and it isn’t until just before you cross the memorable and grand swing bridge steps that it reveals itself. Once across the river, and under the cool shade of the trees, there is a lovely open grass area leading to the main area. Mara Plains Camp is centered around three open-air marquis tents connected together in a pod concept. There are two lounges, one with a small library and writing area. A main dining room with a grand wood table and magnificent chandelier host breakfast and some dinners. Also raised on decking, and blessed with sweeping views, the central area brings together the whole camp. As the evening ends, move to the open-air campfire and listen as the resident prides begin their night’s exploits. The camp caters for only 14 guests in seven uniquely designed octagonal canvas rooms. Each is raised on decks, and opens on three sides to the outside. Floor-to-ceiling net walls and the marquis ceiling make for very open-air and inviting environs. The rooms have a dressing area as well as private verandas with seating and exquisite views. The en-suite facilities consist of a double-basin vanity, flush toilet and shower. Complementary refreshments and snacks are served on all our drives and include tea and coffee on the morning drive and the traditional "sundowner" cocktail in the late afternoon. Special meals and dietary requirements can be catered for on request. Mara Plains offers early morning and late afternoon and night game drives, hot air balloon safaris (at extra cost), authentic local village visits and unrivalled access to superior wildlife habitats. Activities Curios/Fine Art Shopping • Educational Excursion • Family Friendly Activities • Game Drive • Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Mara • Night Drive • Off-Road Game Viewing • Outdoor Dining • Photo Specialty • Scenic Helicopter Flight • Stargazing • Sundowner • Walking Safari

Includes/Excludes: Rates include: accommodation, meals, soft drinks, beer, house wine, laundry, shared scheduled activities including game drives in the Mara reserve, Olare Motorogi & Mara North Conservancies, each tent includes a pair of Swarovski HD binoculars & Canon 7D digital camera with Canon 24-70mm & 100- 400mm lenses for use during stay, local airstrip shared transfers (Ol Kiombo), all Conservancy fees including one entry to Mara Reserve per stay Amenities: Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities

16 MAY 2014 – Nairobi

Masai Mara Nairobi Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour)

Nairobi, Kenya (Departure Location) End Safari Jomo Kenyatta International Airport