This 7 day
safari features three of the most famous wildlife areas in East Africa - Amboseli,
Samburu and Mara - offering a diverse variety of species including all the well
known big game animals. Travel between the parks is by air to avoid long road
journeys. Accommodation is in luxury tented camps and all game drives are in 4x4
safari vehicles (not vans).
Departures
daily from Nairobi. By road from Nairobi to Amboseli Porini Camp and then flights from
Amboseli to Samburu, Mara and back to Nairobi.
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Selenkay Conservancy (a 4
hour journey of 102 miles), arriving at Amboseli Porini
Camp before lunch. Afternoon tea, followed by an
escorted walk with Maasai warriors to a village to get
an insight into their fascinating culture and way of
life. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.
Day 2
After an early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park for a
morning game drive within the Park to see the elephants
at close quarters, followed by a picnic lunch. In the
afternoon you will return to Porini Camp for a rest and
then an evening game drive in Selenkay Conservancy,
ending with a sundowner at a scenic spot. Return to
Amboseli orini Camp for dinner after which there will be
a night game drive using a spotlight to seek out some of
the nocturnal animals such as aardvarks (antbears),
serval cats, bat-eared foxes and possibly even the
elusive leopard. Overnight Porini Camp.
Day 3
Early breakfast and then drive into Amboseli park and on to the
airstrip to fly to Samburu, arriving by 1 pm for lunch
at the Samburu Intrepids Club, where you will stay for 2
nights. Afternoon game drive in Samburu National
Reserve.
Day 4
Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu and overnight at
Samburu Intrepids Club.
Day 5
Early morning game drive and than after breakfast you will fly
from Samburu to the Mara to stay the next 2 nights at
Mara Porini Camp. In the evening you will take a game
drive to explore the area around the camp and to seek
out the wildlife for which the Mara is famous.
Day 6
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast. [click
here]
A full day in the Mara with a picnic lunch when you can
expect to find lions as well as many of the other
species found in the Mara which include leopard,
cheetah, hyena, elephant, rhino, topi, eland,
wildebeest, zebra, hippo and buffalo.
Day 7
Transfer to the airstrip for the 11am flight back to Nairobi,
arriving around 12.15pm.
Prices include
transfer to
Amboseli Porini Camp by road, Amboseli park fees and
Selenkay conservancy fees, Flight from Amboseli to
Samburu, 2 nights Samburu Intrepids Club FB, and game
drives. Flight Samburu/Mara, 2 nights at Mara Porini
Camp or similar with game drives and park entry
fees and Ol Kinyei conservancy fees.
At Porini Camps all game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
with fullboard and free house wines, beer and soft
drinks. Flight back to Wilson.
*LOW SEASON RATES APPLY TO SAFARI ITINERARY STARTED
AND COMPLETED WITHIN THE APPLICABLE DATE BAND
AMBOSELI PORINI CAMP,
SAMBURU INTREPIDS CLUB,
MARA PORINI CAMP
DATES FROM
DATES TO
PER
PERSON SHARING TWIN ROOM
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT
2010
20-Dec-09
02-Jan-10
$4050
$755
03-Jan-10
31-Mar-10
$3320
$660
01-Apr-10*
15-Apr-10*
$2820
$495
16-Apr-10
31-May-10
CLOSED
01-Jun-10*
30-Jun-10*
$2820
$495
01-Jul-10
31-Oct-10
$3735
$705
01-Nov-10
19-Dec-10
$3180
$660
Each tent has a double & single bed, 3rd
adult in tent charged at normal rate
Children (8-15 years) 60% if sharing with 2 adults; If
sharing with 1 adult the adult pays single supp and
child pays 60%; 2 children in own tent 75% of adult rate
each; 4th child in tent is strongly
discouraged due to limited space in tent and
shower/toilet facilities. Porini Camps are not suitable
for children under 8 yrs
Supplement to 2-night package to fly (Wilson to
Amboseli) $75 (2009) $85
(2010) per person one way
Supplement to fly from Mara to Ukunda/Msa $200 per
person(upto 30 June 2009) ;$230 One-way; $160 Return (01
July 2009 – 30 June, 2010)
Exclusive use of vehicle $375/day (2009 & 2010). Afternoon departure after lunch $45 per person (2009 & 2010)
Christmas Supplement December 24, 25, 26 & New Years
Supplement December 30, 31 (2009) & January 1st
2010 of $30 Per Person Per Night