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Maasai & Lamu Island Safari |
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A 9 day safari
combining wildlife, local culture and the beach. All stays are purposefully in
small exclusive camps and lodges so that you can be in touch with the environment
and the people. You’ll visit 2 of the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa,
Amboseli famous for its elephants and views of Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara
famous for its big cats and wildebeest migration. Throughout your safari you’ll
have opportunities to enjoy meeting the Maasai people and learning about their
culture. Then on to the historic Swahili island of Lamu and the small lodge of
Kipungani Explorer, overlooking a deserted 14 km beach on the south-western tip
of the island
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initial transfer to/from Amboseli Porini Camp will be by road, a 3 hour journey
from Nairobi, and after that all other transfers will be by plane to give you
a birds eye view of the stunning landscape.
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ITINERARY
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Day
1
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Transfer
by road from Nairobi to Amboseli Porini Camp, arriving for lunch. Afternoon escorted
walk with Maasai warriors to visit a Maasai village, gaining an insight into their
way of life. Sundowners and night drive in the Conservancy. Dinner and overnight,
Amboseli Porini Camp.
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Day
2
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Early
breakfast, drive through Selenkay Conservancy and into Amboseli National Park
for close viewing of elephant in particular and a full morning of game drives
with picnic lunch. We return to Porini Camp in the afternoon. Evening game drive
in Selenkay, sundowner and night drive. Overnight Amboseli Porini Camp.
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Day
3
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Brief
early morning game drive, breakfast and then transfer by road to Nairobi for lunch
at the Carnivore restaurant. Transfer to Wilson airport and fly to the Masai Mara
for 2 nights at the recently opened Mara Porini Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy,
a private wilderness area on Maasai community land. Afternoon game drive and walk,
sundowners and night drive. Dinner and overnight Mara Porini.
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Day
4
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A
full day in the Masai Mara, with a picnic lunch, on the look out for the big cats
which Masai Mara is famous. Overnight Mara Porini camp.
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Day
5
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Early
morning game drive, breakfast and fly back to Nairobi, arriving 12.15 at Wilson
Airport in time to connect to the 13.15 flight to Manda Island. You will be met
by staff and transported by boat to the lodge. Overnight Kipungani Explorer.
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Day
6
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Full
day in and around Lamu and Manda Islands. Overnight Kipungani.
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Day
7
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Full
day to spend as you choose. Take advantage of the many activities and local visits
available or just relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overnight Kipungani. |
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Day
8
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Full
day to spend as you choose and overnight Kipungani.
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Transfer
to Manda Island for the 16.00 flight back to Nairobi, arriving Wilson Airport
at 17.45
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Locations visited:
AMBOSELI
NATIONAL PARK
SELENKAY
CONSERVANCY
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
PRICES:
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MAASAI &
LAMU ISLAND SAFARI: PRICES ARE IN US$
2 nights Amboseli Porini Camp (Selenkay Conservancy), 2 nights Mara Porini
Camp (Ol Kinyei Conservancy), 4 nights Kipungani Explorer [Minimum 2 people]
A 9 day safari combining wildlife, local culture and the beach. All
stays are purposefully in small exclusive camps and lodges so that you can be
in touch with the environment and the people. You’ll visit 2 of the most
famous wildlife reserves in Africa, Amboseli famous for its elephants and views
of Kilimanjaro and the Maasai Mara famous for its big cats and wildebeest migration.
Throughout your safari you’ll have opportunities to enjoy
meeting the Maasai people and learning about their culture. Then on
to the historic Swahili island of Lamu and the small lodge of Kipungani Explorer,
overlooking a deserted 14 km beach on the south-western tip of the island
pRICES includE transfers to Amboseli Porini Camp for 2
nights, Amboseli park fees and Selenkay conservancy fees. Transfer back to Nairobi
for lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, then to Wilson Airport for flight to Maasai
Mara. Transfer to Mara Porini Camp for 2 nights, Ol Kinyei conservancy
fees and Mara park fees. All game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, walks, night game
drives, sundowners, full board and free house wines, beer and soft drinks at Porini
Camps. Flight back to Nairobi and then to Lamu, transfer to Kipunagani for 4 nights
FB.
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AMBOSELI
PORINI CAMP,
MARA PORINI CAMP
LAMU KIPUNGANI
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03-Jan-08
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09-Apr-08
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$3290
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$765
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10-Apr-08
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30-Jun-08
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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01-Jul-08
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31-Oct-08
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$3340
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$765
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01-Nov-08
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15-Dec-08
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$3105
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$715
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Each tent has a double & single bed, 3rd adult in tent charged
at normal rate
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Children (8-15 years) 50% (2007) and 60% (2008) if sharing with 2 adults;
If sharing with 1 adult the adult pays single supp and child pays 50%; 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
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Exclusive use of vehicle $275/day (2007); $300/day (2008) at Porini Camps
Only.
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