The 6 Day Royal Quest small group overland safari tours through Nairobi, Aberdare National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Masai Mara National G.R.
Day 1 Nairobi Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport met and assisted by VINTAGE AFRICA representative. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Norfolk Hotel (BB)
Day 2 Aberdare National Park After breakfast drive north with your expert driver/guide towards the lush foothills of the Aberdares Mountain Range to the Aberdares Country Club for lunch. The club has lovely gardens, views and a 9-hole golf course. After lunch transfer to The Ark (children under 7yrs not permitted, light bags only) overlooking a waterhole and salt lick where the 'Big Five' occasionally gather for an exhilarating night of wild encounters. The Ark comprises three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. Dinner and overnight at The Fairmont Ark (LDBB)
Day 3 Mount Kenya National Park After breakfast drive to the world famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club founded by William Holden. On a clear day you will see the magnificent mountain in its full splendor. The club offers glorious views of the mountain and forest, delightful gardens, a 9-hole golf course and a splendid colonial-style ambience with roaring log fires. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon at leisure enjoying the clubs facilities.
Meals and overnight at Mt Kenya Safari Club (LDBB)
Day 4 Masai Mara National G.R After breakfast, drive to Nanyuki airstrip for your scenic flight over the spectacular Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve, offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago.
The well-appointed Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol Choro Oiroua Conservation Area at the foot of the Aitong Hills. The area is known for excellent game sightings, including large prides of lions. The Mara River surrounds the camp on three sides and all the tents with four poster beds, verandah and modern en-suite facilities have magnificent views of the river. Met on arrival and transfer to the lodge. Afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Mara Safari Club (LDBB)
Day 5 Masai Mara National G.R {Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast}.
Whole day in Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Mara Safari Club (LDBB)
Day 6 Departure After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for morning scheduled flight to Nairobi. You will be met on arrival Wilson Airport and transferred to The Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. After lunch, transfer to your city centre hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight back home.
VINTAGE AFRICA representative will re-confirm your onward flight, and assist you at check-in.
The Package Excludes:
- All International Flights + Taxes
- Visas
- Travel & Personal accident insurance
- Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls…etc.
- Excursions not detailed in above program
Included flights:
- Scheduled flight Nanyuki – Masai Mara (10:00/ 11:00hrs)
- Scheduled flight Masai Mara-Nairobi (11:00/ 12:15 hrs)
Added Value:
- Complimentary 188 pages Vintage Africa Safari Guide covering the whole of East Africa
- Complimentary Vintage Africa Safari Pouch with a pen
- Complimentary Vintage Africa Hat
NOTE: US$2799 - 01 Nov 09 - 15 Dec 09