the great migration safari - aug 2012

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The Great Migration SafariAug 312, 2012

KENYA

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Welcome to Kenya!

Day 1 (3rd Aug, 2012) Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi

Today you arrive into the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and proceed through Immigrationand Customs. After exiting the customs & immigrations hall, please look out for a Big Five

Tours & Safaris driver/guide holding a Big Five Tours Banner with your name on it. Our Guide

will assist you with your luggage and youll be transferred to the Ole Sereni Hotel, where youwill spend your first night.

BED & BREAKFAST.Ole Sereni Hotel

Day 2 (4th Aug, 2012) Serena Sweet Waters Tented Camp

After breakfast you will drive further to the north. A stop at the Equator gives you a chance totake a photo with one foot in the northern and one foot in the southern hemispheres. Then youreoff to the heart of Kenyas Big Game country- Ol Pejeta ranch. This 22,000-acre private ranch

encompasses a rich terrain of plains, low hills and forest. Your afternoon game drive gives you
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an opportunity to see a variety of unusual species, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevys zebra

and Beisa Oryx. Included is a visit to Jane Goodalls chimpanzee sanctuary.

FULL- BOARDSWEETWATERS TENTED CAMPDistance: Nairobi - Sweetwaters camp approx. 250Kms03.30Hrs

Day 3 (5th Aug, 2012) Samburu Game Lodge

After breakfast, drive further north towards the highlands to the Samburu Reserve is located onthe banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River and it occupies an area of 165km square. You arrive in time

for lunch at your camp in the Samburu Game Reserve. This afternoon you'll have a game drive

to view unusual species rarely seen outside of this region the main attractions of Samburu are the

rich culture of the local communities, the beautiful landscape and wildlife. This region is the

meeting point of the North and the South. It is in Samburu where you will find the Northern and

Southern dwelling species mixed. Good examples are the Grevys Zebra which are found to the

North of the equator and the common Zebra. Others are the Maasai and the Somali Ostrich.

More so, Samburu offers some very unique species (Samburu Five) which include the Gerenuk

(giraffe gazelle), Beisa Oryx, Reticulated giraffe, blue necked Somali ostrich, Grevy's

Zebra. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Game lodge.

FULL- BOARDSAMBURU GAME LODGE

Distance: Sweetwaters - Samburu approx. 250Kms03.30Hrs
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Day 4 (6th Aug, 2012) Samburu Game Lodge

You'll set out on a morning and an afternoon game drive to observe Samburus wildlife. All the

big cats-Lions, Cheetah and Leopard are found here. Other mammals include elephant, Buffalo,

Grant's gazelle, Kirk's Dik-dik, Impala, Waterbuck, warthogs, on the river banks are hippos and

Nile Crocodiles. Bird enthusiasts will be rewarded with a wealth of species attracted to the palm

tree-lined permanent waters of the river. Over 350 species of birds have been recorded in

Samburu. These include Somali Ostrich, Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, Tawny

Eagle, Bateleur, Vultures. Game birds include the Helmeted and Vulturine Guinea fowls.

Photographers will appreciate the dramatic backdrop of Ololokwe Mountain.. Later return to

your lodge for dinner and overnight.

FULL- BOARDSAMBURU GAME LODGE

Day 5 (7th Aug, 2012) The Ark Lodge

After breakfast, proceed towards the central highlands. Nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill in a1,300-acre wildlife sanctuary, the Aberdare Country Club welcomes you for a sumptuous lunch.

Here you'll store your luggage and take a small overnight bag with you up to the Ark. You'lldepart on special buses into the thick woodlands to the Ark at the heart of the Aberdare National

Park. Situated in a fairyland forest, you can stay up all night long, if you choose, game viewing

from a variety of observations decks or an underground bunker. The Ark is situated beside a

floodlit waterhole and natural saltlick, where a constant parade of wildlife will visit throughout

the night. Theres absolutely no limit to the number of animals youll see. Birds and bushbuck
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are joined by Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Hyena or maybe Lion that may come to sample the

saltlick.

FULL- BOARDTHE ARK LODGE

Distance: SamburuArk Lodge approx. 260Kms03.30Hrs

Day 6 (8th Aug, 2012) Lion Hills Lodge, Lake Nakuru

Today you will depart and descend into the Great Rift Valley to one of the world's most

important bird sanctuaries. Lake Nakuru itself boasts the most spectacular of all of Africa's bird

sights-- enormous flocks of pastel pink flamingoes, as well as other bird species. Here you have

wonderful opportunities for color photography as masses of pink bodies glide above thereflection of blue water. Your afternoon game drive at 1530hrs takes you through the lush green

park that surrounds the lake. Many species including reedbuck, bushbuck, wart hog, baboon,

leopard and the Rothschild giraffe call this home. It has also been designated a rhino sanctuary.

FULL- BOARD.Lion Hills Lodge

Distance: Ark LodgeLion Hills Lodge approx. 200Kms3Hrs

Day 7 (9th Aug, 2012) Keekorok Lodge

After breakfast you will drivethrough the spectacular Great Rift Valley to one of the stellar events of yoursafari - The Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenyas most precious wildlife sanctuary arriving for lunch.

Plains games are found here in staggering numbers, which in turn supports a tremendous predator
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population. During your afternoon game drive, you have opportunities to see herds of Impala, Wildebeest,

Giraffe, Elephant, Topi, Buffalo, Warthog, Ostrich, as well as Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, and possibly the

elusive Leopard.FULL- BOARD...Keekorok Lodge

Distance: Lake Nakuru - Mara approx..320Kms - 05.30Hrs


Your schedule for today includes an early morning and late afternoon game drives. Traveling

across the savannah, youll rendezvous with the Mara resident- herds of buffalo, wildebeest,

hartebeest, impala, and gazelle. The Masai Mara is the northern-most extremity of the great

Serengeti ecosystem. Here, black rhino browse among dense thorn bushes and herds of giraffe

and elephant roam the woodlands. Large numbers of hippos gather to feed and swim in the Mara

River. Boasting Kenya' largest predator population, the reserve is renowned of lion prides up to

20 Lions. Nestled under canvas, tonight youll dream of all the wonders of Africa.

FULL- BOARD...KEEKOROK LODGE

****Balloon Safari (optional) $550 per person incl. champagne bush breakfast****
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Today you will again enjoy the wilderness on your game drive adventures and enjoy the great

migration.

FULL-BOARDKEEKOROK LODGE

Day 10 (12th Aug, 2012) Departure from Nairobi.

Kwaheri, Safari Salama!

Today you will drive back to Nairobi for lunch. Thereafter youll be transferred to the airport for

your outbound flight.

**A night supplement in Nairobi can be arranged for people departing the following day**

Thank you for choosing Wander Africa Safaris and Big Five Tours and Safaris. As always we welcome commentsand suggestions. Our contact information is on the following page, so please feel free to send us an email with

your thoughts.
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FYI

Cost for this amazing experience:

Cash/Check/Wire discount price: $2,840 per person

Credit Card price: $3,000 per person

Cost includes:- Accommodation & meals stated as above including taxes All return airport transfers in Nairobi Services of experienced English speaking driver guide.

Bottled water while in the vehicle. Park fees and Conservation fees

Cost excludes:- Extra activities not mentioned above - optional coastal activities & sea sports International Flights

Travel & baggage Insurance

Visa

Drinks & Beverages

Tips / gratuities

Laundry

Any other item / services of personal nature
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Additional Information Regarding Visas, Tipping, Currency

and Cell Phones

Visas:

Kenya Visas are available at the airport upon arrival for $50 per personTanzanian Visa are available at the airport upon arrival for $100

Tips:-Driver/GuideAt Wander Africa Safaris and Big Five we encourage you to leave a tip of minimum $6 perpassenger/day. You are more than welcome to give any extra tips you wish.-PortersSmall change, usually $1 per bag, but this is at your discrepancy.

Currency:Currently as of April 2012, the exchange rate is $1 to 83/= (Kenya Shillings). This usually varies from75/= to 85/=

Cell Phones/Calling:Local GSM SIM cards will be provided for those who require them upon arrival. These will allow you tocall the US for an amazingly low $0.03/min. These will work on any unlocked cell phone.

For information on above hotels/lodges, visit their websites:-

Ole Sereni Hotel Nairobi - http://www.ole-serenihotel.com/

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge - www.sarovahotels.com

Serena Sweetwater's Tented Camp - www.serenahotels.com

Samburu Game Lodge/Keekorok Lodgewww.wildernesslodges.com

If you have any questions, please contact me at:

[email protected]@hotmail.com

320 S. Ardmore Ave, Suite 328, Los Angeles, CA 90020

(310) 218 2815
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