Out of Africa Dance Safari Itinerary with As You like It (Safaris) Ltd. Safari Overview:- This will be an ultimate experience featuring, African City Tour, Wildlife adventure and the most incredible beach in Africa, not forgetting what you all love doing; Dancing, lots of Dancing. Your Dance Teacher/Coach: Mr. Nobert H. Schmidt. Norbert H. S c h m i d t , fully qualified as an educated and examined Dance teacher and Dance Sport Trainer by the German DanceSport Federation [DTV] and the German National Dance Teachers Association [VDT] is the top Ballroom Dance trainer in Kenya and Sports Director of Dance Sport Kenya. He originated from Bavaria/Germany, where he was a highly successful competition dancer for many years and Ballroom Champion. Trained and qualified to the highest standards as a dance trainer he built up his own dance school to a top class reputation hosting the celebrities of the international professional DanceSport scenery like Marcus & Karen Hilton MBE, undefeated professional world champions in the Standard Dances , Donnie Burns & Gaynor Fairweather MBE, undefeated professional world champions in the Latin-American Dances, the World Champions Espen & Kirsten Salberg, David Sycamore & Dennis Weavers, Hans-Reinbhard Galke & Bianca Schreiber, Hansi Ratberger & Gabi Roider and trained many successful competition couples. Since coming to Kenya he has been teaching all levels of dancers and professional performance companies, both at his Mombasa Dance School Ltd and in Nairobi, where he was also the Dance Director for the Nairobi International Festival for the Arts in 2006. His was the vision, knowledge and drive that created Dance Sport Kenya (DSK) the Federation for Ballroom Dancing In Kenya that aims to give Kenya the chance to develop and expand high quality ballroom dancing and dance training and to compete and perform nationally and internationally. Your Tour Leader: Miss Vivien Prince.(Director As You Like It (Safaris) Ltd. Vivien Prince will be your hostess throughout the Safari. She has been organizing Safaris for more than 22 years, and you are in the best hands with her. She provides first class service, attention to detail and is generous in her offers. With Vivien being a member of the most famous Historical Members Club, you will get the opportunity to stay at the renowned Muthaiga Country Club. From the day it opened on New Yea r's Eve, 1913, the Muthaiga Country Club has occupied a special place in Africa's affections. With its distinctive blend of comfort, culture and charm, it has established itself as one the most distinguished and popular members’ clubs on the continent. To this day, its trademark pink walls house some of the great memories and milestones of East Africa's rich history. Part 1. Nairobi Muthaiga Club for 3 Nights. (Dancing, City Tour & Sight Seeing). Day 1 Arrive in Nairobi to met by As You Like It (Safaris) Ltd Driver/Guides and transfer to the club for the overnight.On arrival, you will check in, and have a familiarization dinner and get to know your Dance Coach Norbert, who will be with you throughout the Safari . Miss Vivien Prince (Director As You Like It (Safaris) Ltd) will be your Tour leader to guide you all the way, and make sure you get the best out of the trip. Accommodation: Muthaiga Country Club (Dinner & Breakfast to be provided.). Day 2 Your second day in Nairobi City the Capital of Nairobi. On this day you will have breakfast and visit the most fantastic touristic sites here in Nairobi. You will start with Giraffe Center, home of the rarest Rothchilds’ Giraffe. You will get a chance to touch and even feed them. After this you will visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for the baby Elephants who are rescued as Orphans, treated, fed and released to wild at the right age. After the Elephants, you will drive to the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel for Lunch. After Lunch drive back to the Hotel for Dance Session with your Coach Nobert. You will all get a chance to dance with your spouse, and get to learn new ideas from each other. Accommodation: Muthaiga Country Club (Dinner & Breakfast to be provided). The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight Day 3 Your third and final day in the city. You will spent most of the day at the Muthaiga Country Club for a morning Dancing Session, Lunch, resting and evening dance session. Depending on availability, a live dance performance event might be arranged to perform at the Club. Accommodation: Muthaiga Country Club (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner to be provided). PART II:- The Famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. ( Dancing, Game drives and relaxation). Day 4 Drive to the Maasai Mara into the Mara Serena Lodge. Here you will get the chance to view the world’s most spectacular wildlife. You will arrive in time for Lunch and an afternoon rest, Swim and an evening game drive. Later have dinner and a dinner dance. Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge (FB). Located at the very centre of the famous ‘Mara Triangle' of the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate safari destination. Set high on a bush-cloaked hill with long views over the savannah and down to the winding coils of the hippo-filled Mara River, it stands centre-stage to one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife arenas, with a ringside seat for the ‘greatest wildlife show on earth', the legendary migration of the wildebeest. Day 5 Your second day in the Mara were you will have a morning Game drive, then drive back to the Lodge for Lunch, afternoon rest and swimming and Dancing in the evening. You will then go to freshen up for dinner and have a dinner dance. Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge (FB). Day 6 Today you will get a chance to visit the Maasai Village for a cultural experience in the wilderness. You will then continue with your morning game drive and drive back to the Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon rest & swimming will follow and later evening dancing session, refresh for dinner and a dinner dance. Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge (FB). Maasai Mara (Masai Mara) is known as Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserve, situated in southwest Kenya. Famous for the abundance of lion, the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Maasai people, well known for their distinctive custom and dress, it is without a doubt Africa’s most famous safari destination. Maasai Mara National Reserve stretches 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level Day 7 Your final day in the Maasai Mara to fully explore the area fully, dance and enjoy a variety of activities like Sundowners, Balloon ride, Nature Walks e.t.c Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge (FB). PART III: The Kenyan Coast, Watamu Beach at Hemingways Resort (Relaxation & Dancing). Day 8 Fly from Maasai Mara with 14:00 hrs flight to Malindi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Hemingways resort for your 5 Nights stay. On arrival you will be checked in and have time to settle in, relax and have dinner. Accommodation: Hemingways Resort (HB). Hemingway Resort is a luxury tropical retreat on one of Kenya's finest beaches. Hemingways is a 76 room resort Hotel overlooking the stunning beach of Watamu Marine Park 60 miles north of Mombasa. The ambience of the hotel is of relaxed sophistication, with the friendliness of a privately owned hotel coupled to the facilities and standards of an International resort. Day 9 On this day you will have great time to relax, have an evening dance session and a dinner dance. Accommodation: Hemingways Resort (HB). Day 10 Extra activities such as a dhow Trip at the phenomenal Mida creek, Fishing, Day Spa, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Windsurfing Sailing, Walking on the beach, Visiting attractions, Shopping for Souvenirs, the gym e.t.c. You will have an evening dance session followed by freshening up for dinner and a dinner dance. Accommodation: Hemingways Resort (HB). Watamu Beach is part of the Watamu Marine National Park and is under stringent protection from exploitation. This means, tha t there are no high-rise hotels, almost no sea-walls and there is a natural barrier between the beach and property developments, the riparian strip. Long walks, swimming and sunbathing are a few of the activities you could do. You could explore the rock pools at low tide and find lionfish, brightly colored crabs and see some of our coastal birds such as the whimbrel. Day 11 & 12 Full day to relax, swim and dance. Accommodation: Hemingways Resort (HB). Day 13 Fly with a Pm flight to Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Hotel for dinner & overnight. Accommodation: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages (HB). Day 14 You will spend all day doing a major final dancing session, as you will get to perform at the world’s known Simba Salon, at Carnivore restaurant during your farewell dinner. Accommodation: Karen Blixen Coffee garden & Cottages (HB). Day 15 Your final day to repack, relax and ready for your international flight home. xxxENDxxx Please contact us for more details and the price on [email protected] or [email protected] Extras, and excluded, The costs includes:- Accommodation as stipulated in the Itinerary.