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6 NIGHT/7 DAY LAND ONLY from $2096* The Classic Kenya safari provides safari travelers with great value, and a classic gameviewing itinerary. After a restful night per person based on in , the safari starts with a stay in the impressive Masai Mara National Reserve, continues to the Rift Valley and double occupancy Lake and ends with Amboseli National Park, brimming with wildlife and offering the best chances to view majestic . Four grades of accommodation are available.

INCLUSIONS • Meet and greet services • All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a modern safari • Round-trip transfers cruiser (with seven window seats) with an English speaking driver-guide on • One night Nairobi shared basis • Two nights Masai Mara • 16 Meals (6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners) • One night • All park fees and government taxes • Two nights Amboseli National Park • One bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive Nairobi Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment. Reach the Masai Mara in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Day 3: Masai Mara A Maasai village visit and early morning and afternoon game drives in the fabulous . Day 4: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, you will travel to Lake Nakuru. After lunch you will take an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park Travel to Lake for a boat ride. Later, head to Amboseli arriving at your lodge by late afternoon. Day 6: Amboseli National Park Depart the lodge after a sumptuous breakfast for a full day game drive. Day 7: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi Catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli for Nairobi city or airport.

Price per person from: Jun 1, 14 - Jun 30, 14 Jul 1, 14 - Oct 31, 14 Nov 1, 14 - Dec 15, 14 Sentrim Safari starts Nairobi on Tue year round. 2096 2140 2096 Keekorok Safari starts Nairobi on Wed year round 2316 2633 2400 Simba Safari starts Nairobi on Sun year round. 2359 2783 2467 Sopa Lodge Safari starts Nairobi on Mon, Thu, Sat year round. 2367 2552 2500

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: *Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share and based on departures stated above. Single supplements apply. Book by Nov 30, 2014. Cancellation penalties apply please check our terms & conditions for full details. Prices are current as of May 5, 2014 and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 Book now: Africa Answers 866.427.2540 [email protected] www.africaanswers.com Kenya...Africa in microcosm

ABOUT KENYA Kenya is a medium-sized country that sits astride the equator in the heart of Africa, with huge natural appeal, and contains some of Africa’s most game rich areas. Within the borders of a single country, you will find savannahs rich with big game, timeless cultures unchanged by the modern world, pristine beaches and coral reef, equatorial forests and mighty snow-capped mountains; searing deserts and cool highland retreats. Kenya has been a popular safari destination for decades, so offers solid infrastructure. WEATHER/WHEN TO GO LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE

Sitting on the equator, Kenya’s climate is based upon altitude. Kenya offers The official language of Kenya is Swahili, but English is spoken widely in warm days and cool, early mornings and evenings throughout most of the commercial areas, and people in the tourism industry all speak English. country. At higher altitude the temperatures are moderate. The Coast is Kenyans are outgoing, welcoming and optimistic people who love to have often humid and tropical. There are two primary rainy seasons: the long a chat and share stories. They laugh easily, love a good joke, and don’t rains roughly from April to June and the short rains during October and take life too seriously. November. MEDICATIONS The Great Migration occurs in Masai Mara from June through November, with the middle months being the most intense. Malaria meds are always optional, but are recommended for Kenya.

DOCUMENTATION Yellow fever certificates are not required for entry to Kenya, unless travelers are coming from a country where yellow fever exists, such as Uganda or US citizens are required to buy a visa on arrival and the cost is currently Rwanda. Yellow fever vaccinations are generally recommended for areas 50usd, payable in USD cash (ideally with crisp bills no more than 5 years beyond Nairobi and the Highlands. Travelers who have hesitations about old). Multiple entry visas are required for those entering Kenya more yellow fever shots should take their itinerary to their travel clinic for a final than once, and transit visas are required for those who will leave the determination. airport’s transit area for the day. GETTING THERE: CURRENCY Kenya is well served by major international airlines, which fly into Jomo The Kenyan shilling is freely exchangeable, and most major facilities accept Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, NBO). Africa Answers uses major credit cards. US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, but the Emirates via Dubai, or South African Airways via Johannesburg. rate of exchange will vary.

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