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MTELGON

LakeTurkana

Lake Baringo

Lake Bogoria

LakeNakuru

LakeNatron

LakeManyara

MTKILIMANJARO

Lake Victoria

Indian Ocean

KENYA

TANZANIA

ZANZIBAR

PEMBA

MAFIA

MT KENYA

Loyangalani

Isiolo

Meru

EmbuNyeri

Nakuru

Naivasha

Nairobi

Narok

NamangaLamu

Malindi

Mombasa

Diani

VoiArusha

Dar es Salaam

Lake Tanganyika

Lake Nyasa

Marsabit

Maralal

Samburu Shaba

MeruAberdares

MasaiMara

Tsavo East

Tsavo West

Taita

Serengeti

Ngorongoro

Tarangire

Manyara

Shimba

Ruaha

Selous

Mikumi

Amboseli

RUWENZORIMOUNTAINS

Lake Albert

Jinja

UGANDA

Lake Edward

Bwindi Nat. Park

AlbertNile

Victoria Nile

Lake KyogaLake Kwania

Murchison fallsNat. Park

Kidepo ValleyNat. Park

Kibale forestNat. Park

Fort Portal

Semliki Nat. Park

Kampala

Lake MburoNat. Park

Mbarara

Queen ElizabethNat.Park

Entebbe

LakeNaivasha

Gombe stream

Mahale

Katavi

Kigoma

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Lodge(s) or camp(s)

Main travel route

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Please note that only domestic airroutes are shown on this map

Lake Kivu Kigali

Parc Nat. des Volcans

RWANDA

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�e Express Travel Group is adestination management compa-ny based in Nairobi, Kenya. �ecompany comprises a number ofdivisions enabling us to offer a“one stop” concept for all traveland holiday related services inEast Africa:

Tours and safarisIATA travel agencyAirline ticketingAmerican Express officeEuropcar franchiseWe have a branch office inMombasa with an airport desk at

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta airport.�rough our partner companies,we also have offices in Arusha,Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar andKigali.

Express Travel Group own andoperate a fleet of safari vehicles(minibus and 4x4s) and weemploy professionally qualified(KPSGA bronze or silver badge)driver/guides to lead our safaris.

�e experience and expertise ofour senior management has beenaccumulated over many years

organising safaris in East Africa.We use this knowledge to spe-cialise in creative, tailor-madeitineraries for individuals, groupsand Incentives.

We cater to most tastes and bud-gets from medium to top of therange price brackets.

We hope this Safari Planner willhelp guide you through the widechoice of tours, accommodationsand activities that we can offerthroughout East Africa.

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Contents

TAILOR-MADE SAFARISKenya Exclusive 12-13Fly in safari modules 32-33

CONNOISSEUR SAFARISGrand circle safari 18Best of East Africa 19Kenya Explorer 20Fairmont deluxe safari 22Topi safari 23Kongoni safari 23Africana safari 24Kilimanjaro Porini 24Governors’ safari 25Intrepids air safari /family safari 25Wings Over Kenya 26Adventure and activities 29

STANDARD SAFARISSafaris from Nairobi

EXR20 - EXR46 34EXR52 - EXR64 35EXR70 - EXR71 36EXR72 37

Mobile camping safari 37Excursions from Nairobi 46Excursions from Mombasa

EXM10 - EXM20 38Road safaris from Mombasa

EXM21 - EXM32 39EXM42 40

Air safaris from MombasaEXM25 - EXM28 40

HOTELSNairobi hotels 41Mombasa beach hotels 48-49Lamu and Kiwayu 51

Kenya

TAILOR-MADE SAFARISTanzania Exclusive 14-16Fly in safari modules 33

CONNOISSEUR SAFARISGrand circle safari 18Best of East Africa 19Tanzania Explorer 21Wings over Tanzania 26Elewana safari 27Migration safari 28Livingstone safari 28

STANDARD SAFARISSafaris from Arusha

EXT33 - EXT53 42EXT66 + EXT76 + EXT79 43EXT75 + EXT78 44

Excursions from Arusha 47

Climb KilimanjaroEXT77 45

HOTELSArusha hotels 46Dar es Salaam town hotels 47Dar es Salaam beach hotels

Tanzania

PRIVATE SAFARISZanzibar excursions

EXT15 - EXT18 54

Zanzibar town hotels 47Zanzibar beach hotels 50-53

Zanzibar

ETG offices & contact info 3About our safaris 6Safari vehicles and seating plans 7Safari A-Z 8Climate in East Africa 9

Map of East Africa inside coverWildebeest migration 8Climate chart 9Masai Mara Conservation area 10Serengeti and Ngorongoro 11Map of Zanzibar 55

SafariInformation

Maps andguides

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Legend

TAILOR-MADESAFARISUganda Exclusive 17

CONNOISSEUR SAFARISUganda Primate safari 30Murchison Falls add-on 30

Uganda

TAILOR-MADE SAFARISRwanda Exclusive 17

CONNOISSEUR SAFARISRwanda Primate safari 31Rwanda Gorilla tracking 31

Rwanda

Safari contains some sectors by scheduled flight

Safari is operated in 4x4 vehicle

Scheduled departure safari, guaranteed tooperate with minimum 2 persons booked

4x4

SCHEDULED

SAFARI

Itinerary shorthand:B = breakfastL = lunchD = dinnerpp = per personss = single supplementpax = personnt = nightflt = flightNBO = NairobiMBA = MombasaMYD = MalindiJRO = KilimanjaroDAR = Dar es SalaamZNZ = Zanzibar

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Introduction

Connoisseursafaris

Driver/guides

Customerservices

Exclusiveprivateproperties

Guaranteeddepartures

Guaranteed win-dow seats

Children

Welcome to the Express Travel Group safariplanner. This manual is intended as a guideto tour operators and agents who want tocreate ‘tailor-made” tours to East Africa.Many of our published safaris are scheduledepartures for individuals who want to joinsmall international groups of 2 to 12 per-sons. All these safaris may also be bookedprivately or let us custom make a safari justfor your client. In addition, we offer Nairobihotels, excursions, beach hotels and trans-fers on an à la carte basis, allowing you tobuild up a full itinerary to fit your clientswishes.To assist you in deciding which type of safaribest suits your clients, we have divided oursafaris into various different categories.

Safaris for the discerning traveller. Stay atthe more exclusive and characterful accom-modations such as luxury tented camps, topquality lodges and country hotels. Icons(examples below) indicate that the itineraryincludes some travel by light aircraft (4-50seats) and/or game drives on safari in 4x4vehicles.

Luxurious authentic Africa! The creativespirit and imagination which characterisedEast Africa’s early settlers can still be foundamongst the many farms, ranches and pri-vate wildlife concessions. These propertiesepitomise style and luxury in the bush.Those featured in this planner offer excep-tional standards of accommodation and thebest safari guides. Tariff usually includes allmeals, drinks and game activities. Guestsare often hosted by the owner or residentmanager. Experience the real Africa in com-fort, privacy and freedom from fixed itiner-aries.

Fly in safarimodules

A selection of safaris in Kenya and Tanzaniabased on a network of scheduled flights.Complete itineraries can be created usingtwo or more properties linked together.Note that most of these trips will have a15kg pp baggage weight limit.

Private andtailor-madesafaris

Any of our published safaris can be operatedas a private safari with sole use of vehicle.These safaris are priced according to thenumber of persons in each vehicle.Alternatively a safari can be tailor-made toyour clients requirements, perhaps usingsome of the private properties described inthe paragraph below.

Active safaris A selection of adventure and activity safarissuch as climbing Mount Kenya orKilimanjaro, horse-riding, walking safaris,camel trekking and white-water rafting.

Our scheduled safaris are guaranteed tooperate with a minimum of 2 personsbooked. Vehicles used are 7 seat minibusesor 4x4 vehicles with guaranteed windowseat for every participant.All our safari vehicles carry cool boxes fordrinks (1 litre bottled water per person perday is provided), one pair of binoculars andwildlife reference books.All vehicles have opening roof hatches mak-ing them ideal for game viewing and pho-tography.Children under 7 years are not allowed tojoin scheduled safaris. Minimum age forchildren at Tree lodges is 7 yrs.

Our driver/guides are given comprehensivetraining and pride themselves on their abil-ities as chauffeur, game spotter and guide -enthusing their clients with their knowl-edge of East Africa’s wildlife, culture andhistory.All driver/guides are English speaking andwe are also able to provide French orGerman speaking driver/guides subject toavailability.

Express Travel Group representatives inNairobi, Mombasa, Arusha, Dar es Salaam,Zanzibar, Kampala and Kigali provide thefollowing services to our clients:Airport meet and greetAirport porterageSafari briefingFlight reconfirmationBooking service for excursionsOur head office in Nairobi can also offer afull IATA travel agency service, AmericanExpress transactions and car hire withEuropcar.

Safariinclusions andexclusions

About our safaris

ScheduledRoad safaris

Excellent value safaris with scheduleddepartures. Small international group up to7 persons led by an English speaking dri-ver/guide. Accommodation in good qualitylodges.

Airporttransfers

The cost of airport transfers includes meetand greet with airport porterage.

4x4

All safaris include:Accommodation and meals fullboardGovernment taxes and service charges asknown at time of printing (1 Sept 10).Transport with driver/guideGame drives and park entry fees.Internal flights where indicatedDomestic airport departure taxes (exceptfor flights from Pemba and Mafia).Other activities where indicated.

All safaris exclude:Visas, inoculations and personal insuranceInternational flights and airport taxesDrinks and laundry except where indicatedOptional excursions and activities.Tips and personal expenses.Increases in Government taxes and parkfees announced after 1 Sep 10.

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Safari vehicles and seating plans

Light aircraft

8 seat minibus

8 seat Landrover or Landcruiser

Landrover

Landcruiser

Vehicles used on safari are normally 8 seater minibuses,Landcruisers or Landrovers. They are specially modifiedwith opening roof hatches for easy game viewing.We use a maximum of 7 seats to ensure all passengershave a window seat. The centre seat is left free.Note that the seat next to the driver does not normallyhave access to the roof hatch so 6 is ideal occupancy.Luggage is stowed behind the seats and as space is lim-ited we specify max 15kg pp in soft bags if the vehiclewill have 6 or more passengers.All vehicles are equipped with cool boxes for drinks.

Light aircraft (4-50 seats) are often used on our safaris,either scheduled or charter flights. Max 15kg pp luggage.

Pop-up roof for game viewing

Twin Otter 18 seat aircraft

Safari vehicles Tanzania

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Safari A - ZACCOMMODATIONOn Safari is in lodges, tented lodges or tented camps.LODGES are small by normal hotel standards (50-120 beds), withmost of the facilities you would find in a good quality hotel such aslounge, bar, dining room, swimming pool and shop. Bedrooms areusually twin-bedded (doubles are limited and must be specificallyrequested) with en-suite bathroom facilities (except Shimba).TENTED LODGES are similar to lodges but with tented bed-rooms. These are set on permanent bases, are fully furnished, insectproofed and have a fully equipped bathroom attached at the back -hot and cold running water, shower, basin and WC. TENTED CAMPS are smaller (10-50 beds), tend to be privatelyowned and offer a more intimate atmosphere with personalised ser-vice. Public rooms are also under canvas, while meals are often takenoutside around the camp-fire. They may not have a swimming poolor shop and are often situated in more remote locations.

AIRPORT DEPARTURE TAX AND SERVICE CHARGEAirport departure taxes are generally included in price of the inter-national flight ticket for all four countries. It is also the policy ofExpress Travel group to quote domestic fares inclusive of airporttaxes and this will be paid by our airport reps locally.

BAGGAGEClients on our scheduled safaris are asked to restrict baggage to onemedium size suitcase (or better still, two smaller, flexible holdalls),plus hand baggage, per person. On private safaris, this restrictiononly applies if the vehicle is full. An overnight bag only may be takento Treetops and the Ark.There is a baggage weight restriction on all scheduled domesticflights in Kenya and Tanzania as follows:KQ/QP/Fly540 NBO/MBA and NBO/MYD 20kg ppPW ARK/ZNZ, JRO/ZNZ 20kg ppAll other flights 15kg per personExcess baggage charges are usually nominal, but if the aircraft is fullthe excess baggage may be refused.When on safari your Nairobi or Arusha hotel will be happy to storeexcess baggage free of charge until your return.

CLIMATESee pages 8 and 9

CLOTHING and KITClothing should be practical, comfortable and informal. Lightweightcotton clothing such as shirts, shorts, trousers or skirts are ideal onsafari, while a warm sweater or jacket (and socks!) may be needed forearly morning game drives and cool highland evenings. It is unlikelythat jacket and tie will be needed unless you are on business. Bringyour swimwear, sunhat, suncream, sunglasses, a small flash- light(torch), alarm clock and comfortable, dustproof shoes. Lip balm,insect repellant, moneybelt and reading material, are also useful.Leave valuable jewellery at home.

ELECTRICITYThe electrical supply in Kenya and Tanzania is 240v/50 Hz.Sockets are usually 3 pin square (British type). In tented camps andlodges it is usually possible to re-charge video camera batteries atreception on request.

FLYING DOCTOR SOCIETYFlying Doctor Service insurance cover is included in our safariprices for most clients booked through Express Travel Group. Thisinsurance provides emergency air medical evacuation from any-where in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda and Rwanda for a peri-od up to 30 days.

Bookings for city or beach hotels only where there are good hospital facilitiesnearby are not covered. For example:

Beach only stays on the Mombasa coast (except Lamu and Kiwayu).

City stays in Nairobi, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala and Kigali.

Clients must have standard travel/medical insurance as normallyprovided by tour operators or reputable international insurancecompanies. Our terms and conditions plus full details of cover byFDS are available from any of our offices.

HEALTHYellow fever and Cholera vaccination certificates are required for vis-itors arriving from infected areas. There are a number of other inoc-ulations recommended to visitors. Clients are advised to contacttheir own doctor or local medical advisory centre for up to date infor-mation. Malaria is endemic in East Africa and visitors should followa course of Malaria prophylactics according to doctors advice.

HOTEL CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUTNormal check-out time is 1000 hrs. Rooms may not therefore beavailable for early check-in unless booked from the night before. Dayrooms can usually be reserved up to 1800 hrs (6 p.m.).

LAUNDRYMost hotels and lodges offer laundry services.

MEALSDining is an integral part of the safari experience. High standards ofcuisine and a welcoming choice of mouthwatering dishes will usual-ly greet the hungry guest just in from safari. Fullboard is normallyprovided and includes early morning tea, full breakfast, buffet lunch,afternoon tea and a three or four course dinner with choice of dish-es. Tea and coffee is served with all meals. Town hotels are usuallybooked on bed and breakfast basis.

MONEYShillings are the local currency. To avoid carrying too much cash, wesuggest clients take travellers cheques in any major currency or usecredit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Amex) which are widely accept-ed in East Africa. Most of the hotels and lodges will take credit cardsbut may charge a percentage. There are ATM machines in Nairobi,Mombasa, Diani, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar Stone town,Kampala and Kigali.Since credit card fraud is now an issue all over the world, we wouldadvise clients not to use them other than in recognised establish-ments and to take standard precautions when using ATM machines.

PHOTOGRAPHYBring plenty of film or digital storage with you. Most of the commontypes of film or memory cards can be bought in the cities or in hotelsand lodges on safari. Useful items include telephoto (zoom) lenses,filters, mini-tripods, dust-proof bags and, of course, spare batteries.Home video cameras may be brought in but professional filming issubject to Government permits and levies. Binoculars are an invalu-able aid to spotting distant animals or birds.

TELEPHONESAll Nairobi and most Coast hotels have international dial facilityfrom your bedroom. On safari this is unusual but in some lodges andcamps calls may be booked through reception. Check prices beforemaking calls from hotels. There is a wide mobile phone network but,on safari, they should not be used in public areas or on game drives.

TRANSPORTROAD SAFARISTransport on road safari is by 7-seat minibus or 4x4 Landcruiser, eachwith a seat by a window. All passengers except the one next to thedriver have access to an opening roof hatch for easy game viewing.Our safari vehicles carry a cool-box, binoculars and wildlife referencebooks.Some safaris will include game viewing in 4 wheel drive vehicleswhich are operated by the camp or lodge on seat-in-car basis (sharewith other guests). The vehicles carry a maximum of 7 persons andwill either have opening roof hatches or may be open-sided with can-vas roof for shade against the sun.

FLYING SAFARISTransport on flying safaris utilising scheduled flights is by light pro-peller aircraft of 4 - 50 seats.

VISAS, INOCULATIONS AND INSURANCEOur safari prices do not include the cost or provision of visas, inocu-lations or personal insurance. Tour Operators and Travel agents areresponsible for their clients requirements.

Climate charts

Climate in East Africa

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OVERVIEWThe Climate in East Africa is strongly influenced by altitude andproximity to the sea. The coast has a hot and humid tropical climate(July and August are cooler and less humid). Inland, a more temper-ate climate prevails, usually with warm, sunny days and cool nights.In July and August the highland areas can be overcast during the dayand cold at night. As a general rule the cool season runs June toAugust and the hot season January to March. The long rains occurduring mid-March to May, and the short rains end October to mid-December. However rainfall is not continuous and days are oftenbright and warm. The charts on page 9 give a guideline to the cli-mate on the coast and inland (Nairobi is given as an example).However, it should be noted that there are considerable inland cli-mate variations according to region, especially in Tanzania.

THE SERENGETI AND MARA ECOSYSTEMThe warm, wet season runs from December to March followed bythe long rains in April and May. The cool, dry season runs from Juneto October followed by the short rains in November. The dry seasonis much more extreme in Ndutu and Southern Serengeti than theNorth, while heavy storms can occur in Masai Mara during August.

THE LOWLAND GAME PARKS IN KENYASamburu, Tsavo, Amboseli and the Rift Valley are generally dry andwith very low air humidity except during the long rains (April-May)and the short rains (November). June, July and August are thecoolest months.

TARANGIRESeasons in Tarangire are similar to Southern Serengeti. The differ-ence is that game viewing is best during the dry season July -October when the wildlife is concentrated around the Tarangireriver. Roads can become impassable during the long rains.

THE SOUTHERN PARKS IN TANZANIASelous Reserve has a wet season from November to May and dry sea-son June to October. Game viewing is best during the dry season.Ruaha National park has a slightly longer dry season being June toNovember with a wet season January to March. Again, game view-ing is best during the dry season.In both areas, roads can become impassable during the wet monthsand long grass may hinder game viewing up until June.

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The Serengeti - Mara - Ngorongoro Ecosystem

THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION

The migration involves well over a million animals and approximate-ly 500 miles of travel. The true migrants are the wildebeests or whitebearded gnu.Zebra and gazelle participate but are only partial migrants. It is ques-tionable whether the zebra make the full journey and it is certainthat the gazelle do not leave the Serengeti.The movement of the wildebeest occurs according to the rains. Ingeneral the wet season in Serengeti runs from November through toMay and the dry season May to October, although this may vary fromyear to year.

January, February, March, April :At this time of the year the wildebeest are in Serengeti Nationalpark and Ndutu, scattered across the median and short grass plainssouth of Seronera. Depending on the water and grazing they roamthe plains with large concentrations around Lake Ndutu andOlduvai.

During this period there is enough rain to keep the surface water-holes full and the grazing good. Wildebeest calving occurs inFebruary and there are literally hundreds of calves. Predatory activi-ty is high with an abundance of lion, cheetah, Cape hunting dog,spotted hyena, with frequent sightings of leopard.

May, June, July:By the beginning of May, the rains start to subside and the surface

waterholes begin to dry up. The grazing is now becoming short. Thewildebeest gather into larger and larger herds and start moving northand west towards Lake Victoria leaving the plains for the highercountry where there is permanent water and more grazing. Theherds continue west following the Grumeti river and reach within 20miles of the lake. It is for this reason the western arm of theSerengeti was included in the National Park and is called “TheWestern Corridor”.Sometime during June the herds move north again through Ikomaand head for the Mara. Depending on the rain and grazing they reachthe Mara River towards the end of July.

August, September, October :

The great herds are more concentrated now and remain in the Mara

and Northern Serengeti for approx. 2-3 months. During this period

the courtship and breeding takes place. By October they have con-

sumed most of the grass from the Mara River to the Keekorok and

Lobo valleys.

November, December :

As the grazing in the Mara becomes sparse and the Wildebeest senserain approaching, they begin the long migration South again on amore direct route towards the Seronera and Ndutu plains.By December the herds are back where they began at the beginningof the year and the calving season approaches.

Narok

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1 Royal Mara lodge2 Mara Serian camp3 Mara Karen Blixen camp4 Olonana camp5 Kichwa Tembo/Bateleur6 Little Governors/Il Moran7 Main Governors8 Mara Serena lodge9 Naibor camp10 Rekero camp11 Mara Intrepids Club12 Mara Explorer13 Porini Lion14 Kicheche Bush camp15 Sala's camp16 Keekorok lodge17 Cottar's camp18 Mara Sopa lodge19 Sekenani camp20 Mara Sarova tented lodge21 Mara Siana Springs22 Bushtops23 Mara Simba lodge24 Porini Mara camp25 Ol Seki26 Leleshwa camp27 Elephant Pepper camp28 Richard's camp29 Kicheche camp30 Mara Safari Club31 Saruni camp Mara32 Rekero Kidogo

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Kenya Exclusive Kenya

Rekero camp

Traditionalbush camp inMasai Mara

7 tents

Lewa Downs

Private ranchbetween MountKenya andSamburu

6 cottages

Loldia

Lake Naivasha

7 bedroomsand cottages

A selection of private game reserves, luxury camps, farms and ranches.

Lewa Downs, home to the Craig family for 3generations, is a 45000 acre cattle and gameranch located in the foothills of MountKenya.Wilderness Trails, the Craig’s safari opera-tion, caters for a maximum of 12 guests.Accommodation is in comfortable ensuitecottages set in extensive gardens with gor-geous views across the plains towardsSamburu. Meals are usually taken outdoorsbeside the swimming pool.The ranch contains a remarkable variety ofwildlife and the Wilderness Trails tariffincludes a choice of activities ranging fromday and night game drives, bush walks,horse-riding expeditions, camel treks, bird-watching, swimming and tennis.

Loldia is a rambling colonial style house sit-uated on the Northern shores of LakeNaivasha with breath-taking views of themountains beyond. For Peter Njoroge, thehouse manager, nothing is too much troubleand he creates a relaxed and friendly atmos-phere with the emphasis on “feeling athome”, setting your own pace and choosingyour own activities.Accommodation is in bedrooms in the mainhouse or in separate cottages, all ensuite.Activities include boat trips on the lake, pic-nics, guided walks, day or night game drivesand excursions to nearby places of interestsuch as Hell’s Gate, Crater Lake,“Elsamere” or lake Nakuru.

Rekero camp is a traditional bush camp sit-uated in a prime location in the MasaiMara reserve, right amongst some of thebest game viewing in Africa.The Beaton family, have lived and farmedtheir ranch in this area of Africa for genera-tions. Gerard and Rainee Beaton, togetherwith their Masai partner, are your hosts,providing an in-depth and truly memorableexperience for their guests.Accommodation is in spacious, furnishedtents with ensuite facilities. Activitiesincluding day or night game viewing, guid-ed bush walks with local trackers, birdwatching, bush craft and cultural visits togenuine Masai and Il Dorobo communities.

Loisaba is a privately owned tract of wilder-ness roughly the size of Ngorongoro crater,located on the Laikipia plateau, a place oflegendary beauty and splendid landscapes.This is Africa in its purest, wildest form andhome to over 50 species of wild animals wellas the Laikipia Maasai and Samburu tribeswho still roam freely and live their tradition-al nomadic lifestyles.Loisaba lodge, perched high above a water-hole, offers relaxed, informal hospitalitywith meals served in the dining room, inyour room or on your private deck.Alternatively, stay at the remote “Star beds”lodge for a truly memorable African dream.Activities at the lodge include swimmingand tennis while experienced guides arealways on hand for day or night game drives,walks, camel rides, rafting and tribal visits.

Loisaba

PrivateConcession inLaikipia

6 bedroomsStar bedsPrivate cottage

Loisaba view

Lewa sitting room

Rekero camp with wildebeest migration behind Loldia guest house

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Ol Donyo Wuas

Private ranch Chyulu hillsnear Tsavo

7 cottages

Ol Donyo Wuas, formerly the home ofrenowned safari guide Richard Bonham, hasa splendid location, perched on a ridge inthe foothills of the Chyulus, near TsavoWest National park. Accommodation con-sists of four cottages with en-suite bath-room, open fire-place and verandah withpanoramic views of the plains and MtKilimanjaro. A typical day at the lodge willstart with early morning game viewing byLandrover, on horse-back or on foot. Oryxand Gerenuk mix with Zebra, Eland, Giraffeand Wildebeest. Cheetah and Lion roam thegrassy plains and in the semi-wooded hills34 species of large mammals have beenrecorded. A picnic breakfast will be servedunder the shade of an Acacia tree. A leisure-ly walk, drive or ride back to the lodge, per-haps visiting a Maasai Manyatta (village) enroute. There is time for a siesta before ven-turing back out into the bush as the daycools. This is the best time for observing thepredators in action. As the sun slips over thehorizon enjoy sundowner cocktails and rem-inisce on the days events before returning tothe lodge for a hot shower and candle-litdinner.

Located in the Ol Choro Conservation areain North West Masai Mara, Richard’s campis run by the Roberts family who have 3 gen-erations of experience doing conservationwork and running safaris in remote areas ofKenya. The Mara camp was originally theirhome and has now been transformed into asmall and exclusive luxury camp. Days are-designed to be as exciting or relaxing as youwish. Choose from guided bush walks, dayand night game drives, sundowners, fulldays out with delicious picnic lunches intothe very heart of the Mara, bush dinnersdown by the hippo pools, visiting the rhinos,and cultural visits to Masai villages. TheMasai and Samburu guides are trained tothe highest standards. Their intimateknowledge of the area will make your stay atRichard’s camp a truly exceptional wildlifeexperience.

Richard’scamp

Masai Mara

6 deluxe tents

Mara Explorer is situated on the samestretch of the Talek river as Rekero camp,right in the heart of the Mara game reserve.10 spacious and luxurious tents, each withprivate river frontage and furnished withfine hand-carved mahogany furniture,antique chests and historic prints which setthe tone and on the private deck a tradi-tional victorian bathtub offers open airbathing after a day’s dusty game viewing.Game drives in private open-sided vehicles,guided walks, bush breakfasts or dinnersand welcome sundowners with views acrossthe plains are all included in the tariff.The camp was designed to have minimalimpact on the local environment. Guests areinvited to visit the local Masai communitieswhich are actively supported by the campand its staff.

Mara Explorer

Masai Mara

10 deluxetents

Located in a prime position overlooking theUaso Ngiro river in Samburu National park,Larsens camp is the epitomy of luxury livingunder canvas in the bush.Very spacious state-of-the-art tents are fur-nished and decorated in style with all themodern comforts such as electric lighting,24 hour hot water, curtains and a fullyequipped en suite bathroom.Fine dining under canvas with views of theuntamed African bush is an experiencenever to be forgotten.

Larsens camp

Samburu

20 deluxetents

Ol Donyo Wuas

Richard’s camp

Larsens camp

Mara Explorer

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Migrationcamp

Serengeti(North)

20 luxury tents

A small luxury tented camp situated in theNorth Central Serengeti, overlooking theGrumeti river. The tents are set upon elevated woodenplatforms, all turned to face the beautifulSerengeti sunsets. Each tent is fully fur-nished with en suite bathroom. Public areasinclude an elevated lounge/verandah deckwith wonderful views across the park and aninviting swimming pool to relax around dur-ing the heat of the day.The camp offers a choice of game drives in4x4 vehicles and guided walks in the vicini-ty of the camp.Migration camp is ideally situated to see theWildebeest migration during August toNovember.

Kirawira camp

Serengeti(West)

25 luxury tents

Located in Serengeti’s Western corridorKirawira takes its inspiration from tradi-tional Victorian and African craftsmanshipwhile bringing it right up to date with allthe modern luxuries and facilities. The 25tents are masterpieces of gracious livingunder canvas, each with huge four-posterbed and wood panelled en-suite bathroom.There are separate lounge and dining tentswith different views across the Serengetiplains. An enticing multi-level swimmingpool completes the picture. Activitiesinclude game drives, walks and excursionsto nearby Lake Victoria.

Asilia camps

Sayari(Serengeti North)

Dunia(Serengeti South)

Suyan(Loliondo)

Oliver’s camp(Tarangire)

SAYARI CAMPDeluxe camp of 15 tents located in remoteNorthern Serengeti near the Kenya borderand open throughout the year except Apriland May.Best time to stay is July to November whenthe wildebeest herds are in the area.

DUNIA CAMPDeluxe camp of 7 tents located in SouthernSerengeti Moru Kopjes area throughout theyear except April and May. Good game view-ing year round and during January - Marchideally placed to see the wildebeest herdson the short grass plains with their newlyborn calves.

SUYAN CAMPDeluxe semi-permanent camps located inthe Southern sector of the remote Loliondogame controlled area bordering the Easternside of Serengeti Dec - Mar. Although thereis plenty of wildlife around, the emphasishere is on guided walks and cultural interac-tion with the local Masai tribes who inhabitthe area. A superb off-the-beaten-trackwilderness and cultural experience.

OLIVER’S CAMPDeluxe camp of 8 tents located in theremote South Eastern part of Tarangirepark. Specialises in walking safaris with toplevel guides or game viewing off road inopen sided vehicles.

&BeyondGrumeti camp

Serengeti(West)

Hiding in the quiet seclusion of theGrumeti river valley in the Western corridorof Serengeti park. Wildebeest herds presentfor short periods only , but plenty of resi-dent wildlife.10 spacious, fully furnished ensuite tents.Activities include game drives and excur-sions to lake Victoria.

&BeyondKleins camp

Serengeti(North)

Situated in 10,000 hectares of privatewilderness on the North-eastern border ofSerengeti park.8 tastefully furnished ensuite cottages withprivate terraces.Activities include game drives and bushwalks with expert guides.

A selection of exclusive safari lodges and camps

Tanzania Exclusive Tanzania

Migration camp

Kirawira camp

Sayari camp

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Hatari lodge

A privatelyowned lodgeon the edge ofArusha park

8 rooms

Once the location of the famous 1960’s film“Hatari” starring John Wayne and HardyKruger, this lodge has been transformedfrom the original house used in the film intoan exclusive yet informal family run lodge.Fabulous views of Mt Kilimanjaro greetguests as they enjoy breakfast on the terraceoverlooking Arusha National park.Activities include game viewing in 4x4 vehi-cles, game and forest walks with Maasai nat-uralist guides, visit Ngurdoto crater andcanoeing on Little Momella lake for closeup views of hippo, buffalo and water buck.Optional excursions further afield includeday trips to Masai communities or a hikingexcursion up Mount Meru.The lodge is an easy transfer from JRO air-port for evening arrivals.

Kusini camp

SerengetiSouth

12 tents

Located on the border of SouthernSerengeti and Maswa reserve, Kusini is ide-ally placed to see the mass herds of wilde-beest on the short grass plains during thecalving season Dec - March.12 spacious, fully furnished ensuite tents.Activities include game drives in open 4x4vehicles. At the end of the day, enjoy sun-downers while perched high on a rock out-crop with magnificent views across the end-less Serengeti plains.

Swala camp

Tarangire

9 tents

Located in a remote area of the Tarangire

national park under a canopy of beautiful

Acacia trees. During the dry season,

Tarangire is noted for its very large ele-

phant population and leafless Baobab trees.9 spacious, fully furnished ensuite tents.Activities include game drives in open 4x4vehicles.


&BeyondCrater lodgeNgorongoro

30 suites

A unique and exclusive lodge, perched righton the edge of the rim, overlooking thecrater.The lodge comprises 2 villages, each com-prising 12 sumptuously designed and deco-rated suites, plus the exclusive Tree camp of6 suites. Each suite has a bathroom, loungeand private verandah with fabulous viewsover the crater. Your personal butler willbring tea in bed, stoke the fire-place and runyour bath ready for your return from theday’s safari. Dining room, lounge, library andcraft shop.Activities include game drives in the craterand with lavish picnic lunches, bush walksaround the lodge and excursions to OlduvaiGorge.Superb game viewing all year round.

TarangireTreetops

A small, exclusive tree lodge situated inTarangire Conservation area, just outsidethe park. This allows the lodge to offerinnovative activities such as game hides,mountain bike trails and night game drivesin addition to game viewing in the parkitself. The lodge comprises just a handful ofcomfortable and well appointed chaletsbuilt into a cluster of Baobab, Mopani andFig trees, together with a bar and swimmingpool which overlook an elephant water hole.

&BeyondLake ManyaraTree lodge

The only lodge located inside the parkitself. Nestling amongst the trees on theSouth shore of the lake, the lodge offers asecluded and remote base for exploring thisfascinating park. Great attention is paid toguests comfort with originality and flair intypical CCAfrica style.

Tarangire Treetops

View from kopje at Kusini

Momella lake and Kilimanjaro

Ngorongoro Crater lodge

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Sand Rivers

Selous

7 cottages

Originally built some 25 years ago byRichard Bonham, overlooking a sweepingcurve in the Rufiji river, Sand Rivers isarguably the best place to stay in Selousgame reserve.Nestling under the shade of Tamarind andMahogontrees along the river bank, thelodge comprises 5 open-fronted cottages, 2suites (with private plunge pools) andRhino house, a private “honeymooner”retreat. Activities include game drives,walks and boat trips on the river, led bysome of the best trained guides in the busi-ness. Walking is a speciality here, eitherhalf or full day excursions from the lodge, orfull scale walking safaris with fully staffedfly camping, for which Richard Bonham waswell renowned during the 1980s.

Set overlooking the great Rufiji river in theNorthern sector of the vast Selous reserve.The Selous is a vast tract of untouchedwilderness, inhabited only by the wildlifeand a few small tented camps. Explorationby boat and on foot with professional guidesadds an extra dimension to game viewingand enables visitors to get a much closer feelfor the nature and wilderness of Africa. Thebest season for visiting Selous is June -Octoberwhen it is dry and the animals areat-tracted to the river for water.Selous Safari camp is a welcoming haven ofcomfort with just 9 very spacious, luxury-tents with ensuite bathroom and adjoingopen air shower annex. The public areascomprise lounge, bar and dining area undercanvas, swimming pool and game viewingplatform.

Jongmerocamp

Ruaha

8 tents

Selous Safaricamp

Selous

9 tents

Ruaha is a truly wild and remote park, situ-ated within the Rift Valley and barelytouched by human influence. Its extremeisolation, bio-diverse ecosystem and rarespecies of wildlife make it a compelling parkto visit for those seeking the “last remainingwilderness”.Jongmero is a small, exclusive Safari campsituated on the banks of the Jongmero sandriver (seasonal). 8 luxurious tents, each withen-suite bathroom and spacious privateverandah.The bar and dining room lie under theshade of an ancient ebony tree and if thatisn’t cool enough there is always the naturalrock swimming pool.Days are spent game viewing out in the parkin 4x4 vehicles or enjoy a guided birdwatch-ing walk.


GreystokeMahale

MahaleMountainsNational parkbeside LakeTanganyika

6 bandas

Remote and exotic, Greystoke Mahale islocated on a far-flung beach overlooking theEastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Directlybehind the lodge, the heavily forestedslopes of the Mahale mountains are hometo the world’s largest known population ofChimpanzees. Each day, guests can ventureout into the forest to track, observe andcommune with the chimps as they groom,wrestle and forage across the leafy forestfloor. Although most guest do find thechimps, sightings are not guaranteed.However, the remoteness of the location,the soft sandy beach, the views across thelake, the unique ambiance and style of thelodge all combine to make a stay atGreystoke an incomparable experience.

Selous Safari campSand Rivers

Greystoke MahaleJongmero camp

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Ndali Estate

Fort PortalUganda

8 cottages

The Ndali estate comprises 1000 acres offertile land, farmed by the Price family for 3generations (except during Idi Amin’s infa-mous government in the 1970’s). TheNdali lodge sits on the rim of an extinct vol-cano, overlooking the crater lake to one sideand panoramic views across patchwork farmland to the “Mountains of the Moon” onthe far horizon. From the outside, the lodgeis built in a simple African style using tradi-tional materials. The interiors are very com-fortable and tastefully furnished whileretaining an old colonial farm house atmos-phere. Ndali is close to Kibale forest and anideal base for tracking Chimpanzees whichare often considered secondary to Gorillasbut can be equally enthralling and oftenmore entertaining than their larger cousins.

Gorilla Forestcamp

BwindiUganda

8 tentedchalets

Gorilla Forest camp is a luxury tented lodgesituated within walking distance of theBuhoma Gorilla tracking HQ in BwindiImpenetrable Forest National park.The small and intimate lounge and diningroom unit overlooks the Bwindi rain forestwith a raised wooden verandah for open airdining and a cosy camp fire in the evenings(it usually rains in the morning!). 8 fully fur-nished tented chalets with en suite facili-ties and a wooden deck where guests canrelax or take a private meal.Gorilla Forest camp is the ideal base forGorilla tracking and will suit those peoplelooking for the highest standards of accom-modation in the area. Other activitiesinclude bird watching, cultural visits andforest walks.

Uganda and Rwanda Exclusive Uganda and Rwanda

SabyinyoSilverbacklodge

VirungaRwanda

5 cottages2 suites1 family suite

Sabyinyo Silverback lodge is undoubtedlythe best base for Gorilla tracking on theRwanda side of the Virunga mountains.One of the renowned Governors camps,Sabyinyo is rather like Loldia - a luxurious-ly comfortable but very homely guest housewith stunning views of its surroundings - inthis case the dramatic Virunga volcanos.The guest cottages are situated well apartand offer a private verandah, sitting room,en suite bedroom and dressing room. Thefamily suite has an additional bedroom withbathroom. Fireplaces provide welcomewarmth in the cool mornings and evenings.In the main lodge, a lounge, bar and diningroom provide a very welcoming atmosphereand the ideal place to relax after a hard daytracking gorillas.

View from Ndali verandah

Sabyinyo Silverback lodgeGorilla Forest camp

Semliki safarilodge

SemlikiUganda

This small and remote wildlife reserve,located at the Southern end of lake Albert,has made a remarkable recovery from thedecimation of the years of turmoil. Thismay be in part due to the efforts of themanagers and staff at Semliki safari lodgewho have done a great deal of conservationwork in this area.The lodge itself has recently been added tothe Classic Safari camps of Africa portfoliowhich puts it in the same league as some ofthe finest camps to be found in Africa.As well as Elephant and Buffalo, the bigcats are moving back. The managers reportseeing Leopard most nights and the reserveis also gaining a reputation for its popula-tion of unusually large maned Lions.

Semliki

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Connoisseurs’ safaris Kenya and Tanzania

14 days

NairobiMount KenyaRift ValleyMasai MaraLake VictoriaSerengetiNgorongoro----TsavoAmboseli

Kenya and Tanzania Grand Circle safari

accompanied by a guide from the lodge. Explore thevillage, meet the people and listen to the fishermensinging as they bring in their overnight catch.Afterwards, drive into Serengeti park with gameviewing and picnic lunch. Spend the next two nightsat Serengeti Serena lodge.

DAY 8 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in Serengeti,perhaps the greatest symbol of African wildlife her-itage. The short grass plains dotted with rock out-crops "kopjes" dominate the south and supports acombined population of more than 2.5 millionWildebeest, Zebra and gazelle during December toApril. In the centre and Western corridor of the parkacacia savannah and riverine forest predominatewhere giraffe, leopard and hippo are more likely to befound. Further North lie the beautiful rolling hills ofLobo and favourite for elephants.

DAY 9 NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning game viewing in Serengeti park and drive toNgorongoro with picnic lunch en route. Visit thesmall Archaeological museum at Olduvai where Louisand Mary Leakey found the fossilised remains ofsome of man’s oldest ancestors. Spend the next 2nights at Ngorongoro Serena lodge.

DAY 10 NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning game viewing in the crater with picniclunch. A first glimpse of Ngorongoro leaves one liter-ally breathless. Once a huge volcano, probably largerthan Kilimanjaro, it is now a vast circular amphithe-atre, spectacularly beautiful and a garden of Eden forhuge numbers of wildlife including all of the "BigFive" Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard.Centrepiece of the extensive floor is Crater lake withits pink mantle of Flamingo and other birdlife.Ascend from the crater for overnight at NgorongoroSerena lodge (in high season it may be necessary tocontinue to Manyara Serena lodge).

DAY 11 ARUSHA B,LMorning drive to Arusha for lunch at Arusha Coffeelodge. Transfer to ARK or JRO airport for departure.

EXTENSION TO TSAVO AND AMBOSELI

DAY 11 TSAVO DContinue during the afternoon to Tsavo West park,crossing back into Kenya at Taveta. Dinner andovernight at Tsavo Voyager tented camp.

DAY 12 AMBOSELI B,L,DEarly morning game viewing followed by breakfast.Drive to Kilaguni lodge for lunch with a visit toMzima Springs where hippo and crocodile can beseen from an underwater hide. Afternoon drive toAmboseli park, situated right at the foot of MountKilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at AmboseliSerena lodge.

DAY 13 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in Amboselipark. With luck, the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjarowill be visible to form a wonderful back-drop to thelarge herds of elephant who frequent the park.

DAY 14 DEPART BMorning drive back to Nairobi and drop off at a hotelor airport where the tour ends.

DAY 1 NAIROBITransfer from Nairobi airport to the Nairobi Serenahotel for overnight BB

DAY 2 MOUNT KENYA B,L,DDepart on safari after breakfast. Leave Nairobi, head-ing north through a patchwork of coffee plantationsand small farms towards Mount Kenya and the high-lands. Continue deep into the forests of MountKenya for overnight at Mountain lodge. Safe in thecomfort of the lodge, guests can observe the animalsgathering to drink at the floodlit waterhole until wellinto the night.

DAY 3 RIFT VALLEY LAKES B,L,DDescend from the lush highlands into the Rift Valleywith its stunning volcanic landscapes. lunch andafternoon bird watching around Lake Nakuru, sea-sonal home to millions of flamingo and a multitude ofother exotic bird life. Lake Nakuru park also containsprolific wildlife and is a great place to see rhino.Dinner and overnight at Lion hill lodge.

DAY 4 MASAI MARA B,L,DA morning drive to Masai Mara game reserve, passingby the dormant Longonot volcano and arriving intime for lunch at a lodge. Continue during the after-noon through the reserve, game viewing en route .The next two nights are spent at Mara Serena lodgewith its wonderful views across paradise plains.

DAY 5 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara, Kenya’s finestwildlife reserve. Elephant and buffalo abound in theriverine forests, while out on the grasslands impala,gazelle, wildebeest and zebra can be seen togetherwith their attendant predators such as lion, cheetah,hyena and jackal. Lesser known species such as topi,hartebeest, waterbuck, eland and dik-dik create akaleidoscopic picture of wildlife. An optional balloonsafari, guided nature walk or breakfast in the bushmay also be booked in advance.

DAY 6 LAKE VICTORIA B,L,DAn early breakfast and drive to the shores of LakeVictoria, crossing into Tanzania at Isebania. Picniclunch en route and remainder of the afternoon free torelax at the lodge overlooking Lake Victoria. Dinnerand overnight at Speke bay lodge.

DAY 7 SERENGETI B,L,DAfter breakfast clients will be collected by local fish-ermen in their canoes for a trip to a nearby village,

Mt Kilimanjaro from Amboseli

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Connoisseurs safaris Kenya and Tanzania

14 days

Nairobi SerenaSamburuMt KenyaRift ValleyMasai MaraFly to ArushaManyaraSerengetiNgorongoroFly to Nairobi

Best of East Africa

A 14 day classic Kenya and Tanzania combination.The tour includes all the best scenic and wildlifeareas such as Samburu, the Highlands around MtKenya, the Rift Valley lakes and Kilimanjaro, whilethe highlight will be a visit to Masai Mara, Serengetiand Ngorongoro, between them forming an area oftruly remarkable scenic splendour and a wildlife spec-tacle unrivalled anywhere in the world.

DAY 1 NAIROBITransfer from Nairobi airport to the Nairobi Serenahotel for overnight BB.

DAY 2 SAMBURU B,L,DDrive through ever changing landscapes to the plainsof Samburu. Lunch and afternoon game viewing.Spend two nights at Samburu Serena lodge, over-looking the Uaso Nyiro river.

DAY 3 SAMBURU B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in Samburu, agame reserve unlike any other in Kenya with its dra-matic scenery and unusual animal species.

DAY 4 MOUNT KENYA B,L,DMorning drive back to Mount Kenya for night gameviewing at Mountain lodge. Safe in the comfort of theforest lodge, guests can observe the animals gatheringto drink at the floodlit waterhole until well into thenight.

DAY 5 LAKE NAKURU B,L,DDescend from the lush highlands into the Rift Valleywith its stunning volcanic landscapes. Lunch andafternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru park, one of thebest places in East Africa to see flamingo and rhino.Overnight at a lodge or luxury camp overlooking thelake.

DAY 6 MASAI MARA B,L,DA morning drive to Masai Mara, arriving in time forlunch. Afternoon game viewing. The next two nightsare spent at Mara Serena lodge in the reserve.

DAY 7 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara, Kenya’s finestwildlife reserve. Elephant and Buffalo abound in theriverine forests, while out on the grasslands vast

herds of plains game can be seen together with theirattendant predators such as lion, Cheetah andLeopard.

DAY 8 NAIROBI B,LA scenic drive to Nairobi for lunch at Serena hotel.Afternoon free to relax or go shopping in town.Overnight at Serena hotel, bed and breakfast.

DAY 9 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DTransfer to the airport for flight to Arusha. Afterlunch in Arusha, drive to the Great Rift valley forovernight at Manyara Serena hotel, with its panoram-ic views across the escarpment.

DAY 10 SERENGETI B,L,DA morning game drive in Lake Manyara National parkwith its wide variety of animal habitats ranging fromdense rain forest to swamp and open savannah.Lunch at the lodge and continue West to theSerengeti plains. Spend the next two nights atSerengeti Serena lodge.

DAY 11 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in Serengeti.Look out for Leopard along the riverine forest or mar-vel at the vast herds of Wildebeest and Zebra out onthe plains. While Lion and Cheetah may be spottedlurking around the rocky Kopjes.

DAY 12 NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning game viewing in Serengeti. Lunch and driveto Ngorongoro, stopping en route to see theArchaeological museum at Olduvai where Louis andMary Leakey found the fossilised remains of some ofman's oldest ancestors. The next two nights will bespent at Ngorongoro Serena lodge.

Day 13 NGORONGORO B,L,DA half day game viewing in the crater with picniclunch. The wonderful variety of wildlife and stunninglandscape make this one of nature's most unforget-table spectacles. Remainder of the day at leisure.Note that in high season it may be necessary to con-tinue to Manyara for overnight.

DAY 14 DEPART B,LReturn to Arusha for lunch and afternoon scheduledflight to Nairobi for departure.

View from Mara Serena lodge

Bedroom chalet at Serengeti Serena lodge

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Connoisseurs’ safaris Kenya

13 days

NairobiSelenkayAmboseliArkSamburuSweetwatersBaringoNakuruMasai Mara

Kenya Explorer

DAY 8 LAKE BARINGO B,L,DDescend from the Kenya Highlands into the GreatRift Valley and on to Lake Baringo. Transfer by boatto Baringo Island camp situated on Ol kokwe islandin the middle of the lake. Lunch and afternoon freeto relax and enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful sur-roundings of this remote area of Kenya. Spend thenext 2 nights at Baringo Island camp.

DAY 9 LAKE BARINGO B,L,DThe day is free to enjoy a choice of optional activitiesorganized by the camp (book and pay locally):

Early morning boat cruise across to the mainlandlake shore and see hippo wallowing in the shallows.Waterfowl mingle with the basking crocodiles amidstthe ringing sound of tree frogs. The trip backincludes the spectacle of fish eagles feeding.

Afternoon boat trip around Ol Kokwe Island to visitan Njemps tribal village and the hot springs. Thereis a good chance of sighting crocodile and terrificopportunities for bird photography.

A guided bird walk around the camp and thelakeshore in the cool of the early morning or evening.

A Sundowner boat cruise to Lesukut Island and arocky climb to the top bring you to a perfect spot toexperience a Baringo sunset. Bring your camera tocapture the precision of fish eagles feeding while youenjoy a cool drink and watch the sun go down.

DAY 10 LAKES BOGORIA AND NAKURU B,L,DEarly breakfast and return to the mainland for a shortdrive to Lake Bogoria, where warm soupy water bub-bling out of the volcanic hot springs along the shore,attracting many flamingo. Afterwards, continue toLake Nakuru. Lunch and afternoon game drivebeside the lake, another favourite haunt of the less-er flamingo who feed on the algae along the lakeshores. It is also one of the best parks in Kenya to seeRhino. Overnight at Lion Hill lodge or Flamingo Hillcamp.

DAY 11 MASAI MARA B,L,DEarly breakfast and drive along the floor of the RiftValley, passing the dormant volcano of MountLongonot. Ascend the Mau escarpment and on toMasai Mara, Kenya's most spectacular game reserve.Lunch at a lodge and afternoon game viewingthrough the reserve. Spend the next two nights atthe deluxe Mara Serena lodge, situated right insidethe Mara reserve.

DAY 12 MASAI MARA B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing, beginning justafter sunrise while the dew is fresh on the grass andthe animals are active. Everybody hopes to see the“Big Five” Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, andBuffalo, but just as captivating are the lesser knownspecies such as Hyena, Cheetah, Jackal, warthog andantelope.

DAY 13 MARA - NAIROBI B,LMorning game viewing and lunch in the Masai Mara.

Afternoon scheduled flight back to Nairobi and

onward transfer to the airport or a city hotel. Option

to fly back to Nairobi in the morning.

DAY 1 NAIROBITransfer from Nairobi airport to the Norfolk hotel forovernight BB.

DAY 2 SELENKAY (AMBOSELI) L,D0900 hrs pick up from Nairobi hotels for road trans-fer by minibus to Selenkay Wildlife conservancy, bor-dering Amboseli national park. Lunch and afternoonwalk with Masai guides and a visit to their village.Later in the afternoon enjoy a game viewing drive in4x4 vehicle followed by sundowners in the bush.Return to camp for dinner and then an exciting nightgame drive. Spend the next two nights at Porini tra-ditional luxury tented camp. The tariff includes fullboard, soft drinks, beer, house wine and Gin &Tonic.

DAY 3 SELENKAY (AMBOSELI) B,L,DEarly breakfast and drive into Amboseli park for a fullday game viewing with picnic lunch. Amboseli is arelatively small yet fascinating park of lush waterholes and swamps contrasting against flat openplains and acacia woodlands. Elephant and plainsgame abound as well as the big cats such as Lion,Leopard and Cheetah. With luck, the snow-cappedpeak of Mt Kilimanjaro will be visible, creating aspectacular backdrop to the peacefully grazing ani-mals.

DAY 4 SWEETWATERS B,L,DTransfer to the airstrip for early morning scheduledflight back to Nairobi. Continue by road through cof-fee plantations and farmlands to Sweetwaters gamereserve, situated between the Aberdares and Mt.Kenya. Lunch and afternoon game viewing and achance to see Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo andplains game as well as a visit to the Rhino andChimpanzee conservation projects. Overnight atSweetwaters luxury tented lodge.

DAY 5 SAMBURU B,L,DContinue North to the arid bush country ofSamburu, with lunch en route near Mt Kenya.Afternoon game viewing in Samburu, a seeminglyinhospitable area brought to life by the Uaso Nyiroriver on which the wildlife depend. Spend the nexttwo nights at Samburu Intrepids club or Larsenscamp (supplement payable), overlooking the river.

DAY 6 SAMBURU B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in Samburu.Look for Lion, Elephant or Hippo along the rivertrail. Most interesting are the unusual species likeOryx, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe and perhapsKudu.

DAY 7 THE ARK B,L,DReturn to the Highlands and drive into the AberdareNational park for an exciting overnight stay at theArk Forest lodge. Here guests can relax in comfortwhile observing the animals gather to drink at thefloodlit waterhole in front of the lodge. OftenElephant and Rhino can be seen fighting over feedingrights and one can never be sure when the shy Bongomight appear.

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ArushaTarangireLake ManyaraSerengetiNgorongoroSelous

Tanzania Explorer

the south and provide nutritious food for theWildebeest and their new born calves during Dec toApril. In the centre and Western corridor of the parkwhere acacia savannah predominates, giraffe andother non-migratory animals are more likely to befound. Don't forget to look out for hippo and croco-dile along the river banks and leopard in the forest.Heading North to Lobo, the plains give way to wood-ed hills with rocky outcrops and a favourite area forelephants.

DAY 9 NGORONGORO B,L,DA morning drive to Ngorongoro. Lunch and afternoonguided nature walk along the rim of the crater withspectacular views across the crater or into theMelanja depression.Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena lodge.

DAY 10 KARATU B,L,DDescend into the crater for a day’s game viewing withpicnic lunch. A first glimpse of Ngorongoro leaves oneliterally breathless. Once a huge volcano, probablylarger than Kilimanjaro, it is now a vast circularamphitheatre, spectacularly beautiful and a garden ofEden for huge numbers of wildlife. The animals areresident throughout the year and it is not difficult tofind the "Big Five" Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhinoand Leopard. Centrepiece of the extensive floor isCrater lake with its pink mantle of Flamingo andother birdlife. Later in the afternoon, a short drive to Karatu for

overnight at Gibb’s farm or Ngorongoro Farm house.

DAY 11+12 SELOUS B,L,DTransfer to Manyara airport for early morning flight toSelous game reserve, the largest in Africa. The land-scape consists of extensive Miombo woodlands, grass-lands and the flood-plains of the great Rufiji river. Talland ancient Borassic palms tower above the riverbanks, hippo and crocodile abound and the birdlifeprovides never ending colour and movement.

Selous is home to huge populations of elephant andbuffalo, as well as lion, leopard, giraffe, Sable ante-lope, Liechtenstein’s hartebeest and kudu.

Game viewing activities include boat trips along theRufiji river, game drives and guided bush walksaccompanied by a professional guide. Spend 2 nightsat Rufiji River Camp.

DAY 13 DEPART BScheduled flight to DAR or ZNZ for departure.

DAY 1 ARUSHATransfer from JRO airport to Arumeru River lodge for2 nights full board.

DAY 2 ARUSHA N. P. B,L,DA full day excursion to Arusha National park. Thepark is predominently inhabited by forest animalsrather than large herds of plains game. It is a goodplace to find Colobus monkeys and on clear daysthere is always the chance of photographing the larg-er animals such as Elephant, Buffalo and Giraffe withMt Kilimanjaro in the background. Interesting fea-tures include the Ngurdoto crater and Momella lakeswhere Hippo may be found.

DAY 3 TARANGIRE B,L,DA morning drive with gradual descent into the Riftvalley and on to Tarangire. Afternoon guided walkand after dinner, an exciting night game drive in theconservation area bordering the park. Spend the next2 nights at Boundary Hill lodge, located high on a hillwith wonderful views across the park.

DAY 4 TARANGIRE B,L,DA full day game drive in Tarangire National park withits unusual and compelling landscape. Grassy savan-nah and woodlands, liberally dotted with ancient andmassive Baobab trees give the park a slightly surrealor primeval aspect, especially when they have noleaves. The Tarangire river attracts large numbers ofmigratory animals during the dry season and is anideal place to see elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard,hyena, giraffe, baboon, warthog and a wide variety ofplains game.

DAY 5 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DA morning drive to Manyara with a stop at Mto waMbu village market on the way. Afternoon gamedrive in Lake Manyara park with its diverse and dis-tinct Ecological zones. Look out for the rare tree-climbing Lions, monkeys galore in the tropical rainforest, hippo and flamingo near the lake and plentyof plains game grazing on the savannah. Overnight atKirurumu tented camp or Wild Africa Manyara lodge.

DAY 6 SERENGETI B,L,DA morning drive to Serengeti National park, stoppingen route at the small archaeological museum atOlduvai where Louis and Mary Leakey found thefossilised remains of some of man’s oldest ancestors.Lunch and afternoon game drive in Serengeti park.Spend the next 3 nights at Kuhama or Olakira semi-permanent mobile type luxury tented camps inSerengeti. The location of the camp will depend onthe season as the camps are moved twice a yearbetween Ndutu, Seronera and Lobo.

DAY 7+8 SERENGETI B,L,DTwo full days game viewing in Serengeti. Your dri-ver/guide will take you to the areas where there ismost wildlife according to the season.

The Serengeti eco-system contains the greatest con-centration of wildlife in Africa. The varied topogra-phy and seasons creates a hugely diverse range oflandscapes and changing wildlife habitats. Millionsof wildebeest, zebra and antelope roam the plainstogether with their attendant predators such as lion,cheetah, hyena and jackal. The open short grassplains dotted with rock outcrops "kopjes" dominate

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9 days

NairobiTree lodgeSamburuMount KenyaSafari ClubMasai Mara

Add nights atMara Safari Clubas required.

Day 1 NAIROBITransfer from Nairobi airport to the Fairmont Norfolkhotel for overnight BB.

Day 2 THE ARK TREE LODGE B,L,DBreakfast and depart on safari. Morning drive Northtowards the Kenya Highlands, passing through teaand coffee plantations, farms and small-holdings. Iftime, visit East Africa's largest market at Karatina.Lunch at Aberdare Country club and afterwards,drive deep into the forests of the Aberdare mountainsfor overnight at the Ark. Here, guests can relax on theopen air decks while observing the wildlife gatheringto drinks and dig for salt at the floodlit waterholebelow.

Day 3 SAMBURU B,L,DMorning drive over the shoulder of Mount Kenya andon to the arid bush country of Samburu. Lunch andafternoon game viewing in Samburu, a seeminglyinhospitable area brought to life by the Uaso Nyiroriver on which the wildlife depend. Spend the nexttwo nights at Samburu Intrepids club overlookingthe river.

Day 4 SAMBURU B,L,DA full day game viewing in Samburu. Look for Lion,Elephant or Hippo along the river trail. Most inter-esting are the unusual species like Oryx, Gerenuk,Reticulated Giraffe and perhaps Kudu.

Day 5 MOUNT KENYA B,L,DMorning drive back to the Highlands for a 2 nightstay at the deluxe Mount Kenya Safari Club, situatedon the lower slopes of Mt Kenya and with splendidviews of the twin peaks when the weather is fine.The club was developed from a celebrity privatehome into an exclusive club by actor William Holdenand 2 friends in the 1960s. It was subsequently

owned by some rather less salubrious charactersbefore being recently restored to full glory by theFairmont hotels group. Choose from a wide range ofrooms, suites and cottages.

Day 6 MOUNT KENYA B,L,DA day spent relaxing by the heated pool or enjoy themany facilities available at the club such as golf, cro-quet, bowling green, table tennis and health club.Visit the animal orphanage, take a guided walkthrough the forest reserve, bird-watching walks,horse-riding, mountain bike trail, fly fishing, gamedrives in nearby Sweetwaters private reserve(entrance fees to be paid locally).

Day 7 MASAI MARA B,L,DAfter breakfast fly across the Rift Valley directly intoKenya's finest wildlife reserve, the Masai Mara.Lunch and afternoon game viewing. Spend the next2 nights at the deluxe Mara Safari club, overlooking awide bend in the Mara river where hippo can usuallybe seen from the lounge and bar terrace.

Day 8 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara. Elephant andBuffalo abound in the riverine forests, while out onthe grasslands Impala and Thompson's gazelle can beseen together with their attendant predators such aslion, cheetah, hyena and jackal. The Northern part ofthe Mara conservation area where Mara Safari Club issituated has excellent game viewing throughout theyear and is one of the best places to see cheetah.Lesser known species such as topi, hartebeest, water-buck, eland and many small mammals create a kalei-doscopic picture of wildlife.

Day 9 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI BAfter breakfast, transfer to airstrip for morning sched-uled flight back to Nairobi Wilson airport. Transfer toNBO airport or a Nairobi hotel.

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NairobiSamburuSweetwatersRift ValleyMasai Mara

Children’sadventure club

DAY 1 NAIROBITransfer from Nairobi airport to Nairobi Serena hotelfor overnight BB.

DAY 2 SAMBURU B,L,DDrive North to the arid bush country of Samburu,North of Mt Kenya. Lunch and afternoon game view-ing in Samburu, a seemingly inhospitable areabrought to life by the Uaso Nyiro river on which thewildlife depend. Spend the next two nights atSamburu Intrepids club overlooking the river.

DAY 3 SAMBURU B,L,DA full day game viewing in Samburu. Look for Lion,Elephant or Hippo along the river trail. Most inter-esting are the unusual species like Oryx, Gerenuk,Reticulated Giraffe and perhaps Kudu.

DAY 4 SWEETWATERS B,L,DReturn to the Highlands to Sweetwater private ranchand Rhino sanctuary, lying between Mt Kenya andthe Aberdares. Afternoon game viewing including avisit to the Rhino and Chimpanzee conservation pro-jects. After dinner take an optional night game drive(payable locally) or relax at the "waterhole" bar.Overnight at Sweetwaters tented camp.

DAY 5 RIFT VALLEY LAKES B,L,DDescend from the Kenya Highlands into the GreatRift Valley and on to Lake Nakuru, famous for itswonderful birdlife, including great flocks of flamingo

8 days

NairobiSamburuSweetwatersMasai Mara

Kongoni safari

DAY 1 NAIROBITransfer from Nairobi airport to Nairobi Serena hotelfor overnight BB.

DAY 2 SAMBURU B,L,DDrive North to the arid bush country of Samburu,North of Mt Kenya. Lunch and afternoon game view-ing in Samburu, a seemingly inhospitable areabrought to life by the Uaso Nyiro river on which thewildlife depend. Spend the next two nights atSamburu Intrepids club overlooking the river.

DAY 3 SAMBURU B,L,DA full day game viewing in Samburu. Look for Lion,Elephant or Hippo along the river trail. Most inter-esting are the unusual species like Oryx, Gerenuk,Reticulated Giraffe and perhaps Kudu.

DAY 4 SWEETWATERS B,L,DReturn to the Highlands to Sweetwater private ranchand Rhino sanctuary, lying between Mt Kenya andthe Aberdares. Afternoon game viewing including avisit to the Rhino and Chimpanzee conservation pro-jects. After dinner take an optional night game drive(payable locally) or relax at the "waterhole" bar.Overnight at Sweetwaters tented camp.

DAY 5 MASAI MARA B,L,DAfter breakfast fly across the Rift Valley directly intoKenya’s finest wildlife reserve, the Masai Mara.Afternoon game viewing. Spend the next 3 nights ateither Mara Siana tented camp or Mara Intrepidsclub.

Masai Mara

lining the shores of the lake like a pink ribbon.Nakuru park is also one of the best places in Kenya tosee Rhino. Lunch and afternoon game drive besidethe lake. Continue to Lake Naivasha for overnight atRift Valley lodge.

DAY 6 FLY TO MASAI MARA B,L,DMorning free for optional activities such as a boat tripon the lake, guided walk in the nearby tropical rainforest or an excursion to Crater lake (Colobus mon-keys). After lunch fly directly into Kenya’s finestwildlife reserve, the Masai Mara. Afternoon gameviewing. Spend the next 2 nights at either Mara Sianatented camp or Mara Intrepids Club.

DAY 7 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara in 4WD vehiclewith open-top roof. Look for the "Big Five" and ofcourse the huge herds of Wildebeest, Zebra, Kongoni,Topi and other antelope. It may be possible to spotCheetah or perhaps a Leopard hanging in a tree.

DAY 8 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI B,LMorning game viewing and lunch at the camp. Laterin the afternoon, transfer to airstrip for scheduledflight to Nairobi (option to fly back to Nairobi in themorning). Transfer to NBO airport or a Nairobi hotel.

DAY 6 + 7 MASAI MARA B,L,DTwo full days game viewing in the Mara in 4WD vehi-cle with open-top roof. Look for the "Big Five" and ofcourse the huge herds of Wildebeest, Zebra, Topi andother antelope. It may be possible to spot Cheetah orperhaps a Leopard hanging in a tree.

DAY 8 MASAI MARA- NAIROBI B,LEarly morning game viewing and after breakfast,transfer to airstrip for scheduled flight to Nairobi(option to fly back to Nairobi in the afternoon atadditional charge). Transfer to NBO airport or aNairobi hotel.

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7 days

NairobiSweetwatersAberdaresRift ValleyMasai Mara

DAY 1 NAIROBIArrival at Nairobi airport. Meet and transfer to theNorfolk hotel for overnight, bed and breakfast.

DAY 2 SWEETWATERS B,L,DA morning drive to the Kenya Highlands and on toSweetwaters game reserve, situated between theAberdares and Mt. Kenya. Afternoon game viewingand a chance to see Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, Buffaloand plains game as well as a visit to the Rhino andChimpanzee conservation projects. Overnight atSweetwaters luxury tented lodge.

DAY 3 THE ARK B,L,DA short morning drive to Mweiga for lunch atAberdare Country Club. Afterwards, continue deepinto the forest of the Aberdare mountains. Overnightat the Ark, set high up and overlooking a floodlitwaterhole. Here, guests may observe animals such aselephant, rhino, buffalo, waterbuck, forest hog andperhaps the elusive Bongo from the safety and com-fort of the lodge. Note no children under 7 yearsallowed at the Ark.

DAY 4 LAKE NAKURU B,L,DDescend from the Kenya Highlands into the GreatRift Valley and on to Lake Nakuru, famous for thenecklace of pink flamingos that surround the lake

3 days

AmboseliSelenkay

Kilimanjaro Porini

A three day road safari to Porini camp situatedin Selenkay wildlife conservancy, borderingAmboseli National Park. This safari offers theopportunity for bush walks with Masai guides,day and night game drives in open-sided 4x4vehicles and cultural visits to the local Masaivillages.

DAY 1 NAIROBI - AMBOSELI L,D0900 hrs pick up from Nairobi hotels for roadtransfer by minibus to Selenkay Wildlife con-servancy, bordering Amboseli national park.Lunch and afternoon walk with Masai guidesand a visit to their village. Later in the after-noon enjoy a game viewing drive in 4x4 vehiclefollowed by sundowners in the bush. Return tocamp for dinner and then an exciting nightgame drive. Spend the next two nights at Porinitraditional luxury tented camp. The tariffincludes full board, soft drinks, beer, housewine and Gin & Tonic.

shores. It is also one of the best parks in Kenya to seeRhino. Evening game drive and overnight atFlamingo Hill camp.

DAY 5 NAIVASHA & MASAI MARA B,L,DEarly morning game viewing and breakfast.Afterwards, a short drive to Lake Naivasha, one ofKenya's most beautiful fresh-water lakes. Time torelax in the beautiful gardens with views over thelake before lunch. Afternoon flight over the RiftValley to Masai Mara, Kenya's most spectacular gamereserve. Spend the next 2 nights at the deluxe MaraSafari Club, situated in the Northern area of MasaiMara and one of the best places to see Cheetah.

DAY 6 MASAI MARA B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in 4 WD vehi-cle, beginning just after sunrise while the dew is freshon the grass and the animals are active. Everybodyhopes to see the “Big Five” Lion, Elephant, Rhino,Leopard, and Buffalo, but just as captivating are thelesser known species such as Hyena, Cheetah, Jackal,warthog and antelope.

DAY 7 MARA-NAIROBI B,LMorning game viewing and lunch in the Masai Mara.Afternoon scheduled flight back to Nairobi andonward transfer to the airport or a city hotel. Optionto fly back to Nairobi in the morning.

DAY 2 AMBOSELI B,L,DEarly breakfast and drive into Amboseli park fora full day game viewing with picnic lunch.Amboseli is a relatively small yet fascinatingpark of lush water holes and swamps contrast-ing against flat open plains and acacia wood-lands. Elephant and plains game abound as wellas the big cats such as Lion, Leopard andCheetah. With luck, the snow-capped peak ofMt Kilimanjaro will be visible, creating a spec-tacular backdrop to the peacefully grazing ani-mals.

DAY 3 AMBOSELI - NAIROBI BEarly morning bush walk with Masai guidefoloowed by breakfast. Afterwards, transer byroad back to Nairobi, arriving around 1300 hrs.

Option to fly to or from Amboseli, or transfer toNamanga for onward safari to Tanzania.

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geysers, a visit to the mysterious Crater lake to seeColobus monkeys, boat trips and fishing on the lakeor a visit to the late Joy Adamson’s “Elsamere” con-servation centre. After dinner a night game drive canbe arranged to view the nocturnal animals.

DAY 3 MASAI MARA B,L,DMorning choice of activities at Loldia. Lunch andafternoon scheduled flight directly to Masai Mara,Kenya’s most spectacular game reserve. Spend thenext three nights at one of the Governors' camps.

DAY 4+5 MASAI MARA B,L,DTwo full days in the Mara game viewing in 4WDLandrover. Mara is well known for the “Big Five” lion,elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard as well as thevast herds of wildebeest and zebra that roam thegrassy plains. Equally as captivating are the smallerspecies such as cheetah, jackal, warthog, dikdik andhyena. hippo and crocodile can be found lazing alongthe river banks while birdwatchers will revel in thediversity and colour of the bird life.

DAY 6 DEPART B,LMorning game viewing and lunch at Governors’camp. Afternoon flight back to Nairobi, and transferto hotel/NBO airport.

Extra nights may be taken at either Loldia orGovernors’ camps. An extra night at Loldia wouldallow time for a full day trip to Lake Nakuru, explorethe Aberdare Mountains or hike up to the crater rimof Mt Longonot volcano.

Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes are both fascinating andbeautiful, blessed by stunning landscapes, myriadcolourful bird life and a remarkable diversity of activ-ities. Loldia farmhouse is the perfect base for explo-ration of the Rift valley offering informal accommo-dation in guest-house style with superb cuisine and avery personal service.Governors’ camps are situated in the very heart ofKenya’s Masai Mara game reserve, one of the world’smost remarkable wildlife havens. One of the originalpermanent luxury camps in the Mara, Governors’ stillretains its traditional “African” style and high stan-dards of service and cuisine. Sumptuous meals arecooked and served in the open, under the shade oftrees overlooking the Mara river.

DAY 1 LAKE NAIVASHA L,DThe tour starts from Nairobi. Pick up from NBO air-port or a Nairobi city location and transfer to Wilsonairport for afternoon scheduled flight to picturesqueLake Naivasha. Spend the next 2 nights at Loldiafarm house situated on the Northern shores of thelake with breathtaking views of the mountainsbeyond. Enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmospherewith the emphasis on “feeling at home”, setting yourown pace and choosing your own activities.

DAY 2 LAKE NAIVASHA B,L,DTake an early morning boat trip on the lake with pic-nic breakfast. Accompanied walks can be taken onthe ranch where plains game run free. Other activi-ties include excursions into Hell’s Gate with its hot

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NorfolkSamburuRift ValleyMasai Mara

Children’sadventure club

Intrepids Air safari Recommended for families

This is a deluxe air safari of exceptionally good valuewith accommodation in the renowned Intrepids Clubluxury tented lodges.

DAY 1 NAIROBIArrive NBO airport and transfer to Norfolk hotel forovernight, bed and breakfast.

DAY 2+3 SAMBURU B,L,DFly directly from Nairobi to Samburu National gamereserve, renowned for its splendid landscapes andrare animal species. Spend the next 2 nights atSamburu Intrepids Club, located on the banks of theEwaso Nyiro river. Game viewing drives included.

DAY 4+5 RIFT VALLEY B,L,DFly via Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya’s mostbeautiful fresh-water lakes. Spend the next 2 nightsat the Rift valley lodge and golf club with a wide vari-ety of activities which can be arranged and paid forlocally such as boat trips, fishing, golf, guided forestwalks, horse-riding, local excursions and scenic daytrips to lake Nakuru, Mount Longonot or theAberdare Mountains.

DAY 6+7 MASAI MARA B,L,DFly directly to Masai Mara game reserve. Spend thenext 2 nights at Mara Intrepids Club or Siana Springscamp (recommended family option). Game viewingdrives included.

DAY 8 DEPART BFly back to Nairobi for departure.

Option for families (Siana Springs camp)

The tour is ideal for families with children. Not onlyare travel times kept to a minimum (no long dis-tances by road) but all the lodges/camps on safarioffer a dedicated full time children’s educational andentertainment programme, the “Adventurers club”(aged 4-12 years) included in their tariff.The daily programmes are organised and led by care-fully selected and trained local naturalists and thechildren get plenty of opportunity to interact withAfrican children of their own age. A typical day out inMara with a Maasai guide and naturalist mightinclude a visit to a “manyatta” (village) to watch adance and help the local boys separating young andold sheep. Learn to shoot a bow and arrow, make firewith sticks, make jewellery, play animal hide-and-seek, learn tracking and identify animals, birds,insects and butterflies.

To learn about butterflies, first you’ve got to catch them!

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8 days

Air safari

NairobiAmboseliSamburuMasai Mara

Wings over Kenya

Day 1 NAIROBITransfer from Nairobi airport to the Nairobi Serenahotel for overnight BB.

Day 2 AMBOSELI B,L,DTransfer to airport for early morning flight toAmboseli national park, situated right at the foot ofMt Kilimanjaro. Lunch and afternoon game viewing.Spend the next two nights at Amboseli Serena lodgeor Tortilis tented lodge.

Day 3 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in Amboselipark, a relatively small yet fascinating park of lushwater holes and swamps contrasting against flat openplains and acacia woodlands. Elephant and plainsgame abound as well as the big cats such as Lion,Leopard and Cheetah. With luck, the snow-cappedpeak of Mt Kilimanjaro will be visible, creating aspectacular backdrop to the peacefully grazing ani-mals.

Day 4 SAMBURU B,L,DTransfer to airstrip for scheduled flight to Samburu.Lunch and afternoon game viewing in Samburu(Buffalo Springs) reserve, a seemingly inhospitablearea brought to life by the Uaso Nyiro river on whichthe wildlife depend. Spend the next two nights at

Samburu Serena lodge, Samburu Intrepids Club orLarsens luxury tented camp.

Day 5 SAMBURU B,L,DA full day game viewing in Samburu (BuffaloSprings). Look for Lion, Elephant or Hippo along theriver trail. Most interesting are the unusual specieslike Oryx, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe and perhapsKudu.

Day 6 MASAI MARA B,L,DAfter breakfast fly across the Rift Valley directly intoKenya's finest wildlife reserve, the Masai Mara.Afternoon game viewing. Spend the next 2 nights atMara Serena lodge or Karen Blixen camp or Kichechecamp (Kicheche closed1 Apr - 31 May).

Day 7 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara in open-sided4WD vehicle. Look for the “Big Five” and of coursethe huge herds of Wildebeest, Zebra, Topi and otherantelope. It may be possible to spot Cheetah or per-haps a Leopard hanging in a tree.

Day 8 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI BEarly morning game viewing. After breakfast transferto airstrip for scheduled flight MARA/WIL 1115/1215hrs. Transfer to NBO airport or a city hotel.

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Air safari

TarangireNgorongoroSerengeti

Wings over Tanzania

An air safari based on scheduled flights and visitingthe 3 best game parks in Tanzania. Choose differentcombinations of accommodations and locations inSerengeti according to season.

DAY 1 TARANGIRE L,DTransfer from Arusha town to the airport for earlymorning flight to Tarangire.Lunch and afternoongame viewing. Spend the next 2 nights at TarangireTreetops lodge or Swala traditional luxury camp.

DAY 2 TARANGIRE B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing. Tarangire parkhas an unusual and compelling landscape. Grassysavannah and woodlands, liberally dotted withancient and massive Baobab trees give the park aslightly surreal or primeval aspect, especially whenthey have no leaves. The Tarangire river attractsmigratory animals in large numbers and is an idealplace to see elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena,giraffe, baboon, warthog and a wide variety of plainsgame, especially during the dry season Jul-Oct.

DAY 3 NGORONGORO B,L,DTransfer to the airstrip for early morning flight toManyara. Continue with a short drive up to the rimof Ngorongoro crater. Enjoy the spectacular viewsbefore descending into the crater for a day's gameviewing with picnic lunch (max 6 hours in thecrater). A first glimpse of Ngorongoro leaves one lit-erally breathless. Once a huge volcano, probably larg-er than Kilimanjaro, it is now a vast circularamphitheatre, spectacularly beautiful and a gardenof Eden for huge numbers of wildlife. The animalsare resident throughout the year and it is not diffi-

cult to find the "Big Five" Elephant, Lion, Buffalo,Rhino and Leopard. Centrepiece of the extensivefloor is Crater lake with its pink mantle of Flamingoand other birdlife. Overnight at Ngorongoro FarmHouse.

DAY 4 SERENGETI B,L,DTransfer to the airport for morning flight toSerengeti National park. Lunch and afternoon gameviewing drive. Spend the next 3 nights at Kirawiratented lodge or Kusini traditional luxury camp

DAY 5 + 6 SERENGETI B,L,DTwo days of game viewing in Serengeti. TheSerengeti eco-system contains the greatest concen-tration of wildlife in Africa. The varied topographyand seasons creates a hugely diverse range of land-scapes and changing wildlife habitats. Millions ofwildebeest, zebra and antelope roam the plainstogether with their attendant predators such as lion,cheetah, hyena and jackal. The open short grassplains dotted with rock outcrops "kopjes" dominatethe south and provide nutritious food for theWildebeest and their new born calves during Dec toApril. In the centre and Western corridor of the parkwhere acacia savannah predominates, giraffe andother non-migratory animals are more likely to befound. Don't forget to look out for hippo and croco-dile along the river banks and leopard in the forest.

DAY 7 ARUSHA BTransfer to the nearest airstrip for morning flightback to Arusha. End of services

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Elewana safari

Day 5 NGORONGORO B,L,DEarly breakfast and drive up to the rim of Ngorongorocrater. Stop to admire the spectacular views beforedescending into the crater for game viewing with pic-nic lunch. A first glimpse of Ngorongoro leaves oneliterally breathless. Once a huge volcano, probablylarger than Kilimanjaro, it is now a vast circularamphitheatre, spectacularly beautiful and a garden ofEden for huge numbers of wildlife. The animals areresident throughout the year and it is not difficult tofind the "Big Five" Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhinoand Leopard. Centrepiece of the extensive floor isCrater lake with its pink mantle of Flamingo andother birdlife.Later in the day, return to Karatu for overnight.

Day 6 SERENGETI B,L,DTransfer to airport for scheduled flight to NorthernSerengeti. Meet and transfer to Migration camp for 2nts inclusive of full board, drinks (exceptChampagne, Cognacs and single malt Whiskeys) andgame drives.

Day 7 SERENGETI B,L,DA days game viewing in Northern area of Serengeti.The Serengeti eco-system contains the greatest con-centration of wildlife in Africa. The dry season runsfrom June to October although this is more extremein the south than in the north. Millions of migratorywildebeest, zebra and antelope roam the plainstogether with their attendant predators such as lion,cheetah, hyena and jackal. Don't forget to look out forhippo and crocodile along the river banks and leopardin the forest. Around Lobo, the plains give way towooded hills with rocky outcrops and a favourite areafor elephants. Here in the north, there is enough rainthroughout the year to keep the grasslands nutritiousand there are plenty of resident plains game and bigcats.

Day 8 DEPART BTransfer to airstrip for scheduled flight back toArusha. Meet and transfer to Arusha town where thetour ends.

Day 1 ARUSHAArrive JRO airport. Meet and transfer to ArushaCoffee lodge lodge for 1 night BB (free upgrade toplantation suite subject to availability).

Day 2 TARANGIRE B,L,DMorning drive to Tarangire. Lunch and afternoonguided bush walk in Tarangire conservation area.Spend the next 2 nights at Tarangire Treetops inclu-sive of full board, drinks (except Champagne,Cognacs and single malt Whiskeys) game drives,airstrip transfers and park entry fees. Optional nightgame drive available at supplementary cost.

Day 3 TARANGIRE B,L,DA full day game viewing drive with picnic lunch.Tarangire has an unusual and compelling landscape.Grassy savannah and woodlands, liberally dotted withancient and massive Baobab trees give the park aslightly surreal or primeval aspect, especially whenthey have no leaves. The Tarangire river attractsmigratory animals in large numbers and is an idealplace to see elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena,giraffe, baboon, warthog and a wide variety of plainsgame, especially during the dry season Jul-Oct.

Day 4 MANYARA and NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning drive to Manyara for game viewing in LakeManyara park, unique for its diverse and distinctEcological zones ranging from the rocky Rift wall andground water forest to woodland, open grassland,thermal springs and swamp. This diversity of habitatallows the visitor to see a wide variety of wildlife in arelatively small area. Look out for the rare tree-climb-ing Lions, monkeys galore in the tropical rain forest,hippo and flamingo around the lake and plenty ofplains game grazing on the savannah. Picnic lunchand later in the afternoon, continue to Karatu.Spend the next 2 nights at The Manor Ngorongoroinclusive of full board, drinks (soft drinks, beers,house wines and local brand spirits only) and laundry.The Manor is located just outside the Ngorongoropark gates about 30 mins drive from the crater.

Tarangire Treetops

The best sea-son for thissafari is July-October

Additionalnights may bebooked at anyof the threegame parks tomake a longersafari.

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8 days

TarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoroSerengeti

7 days

SelousRuaha

Fly from Dares Salaam

Boat safaris

Migration safari

Livingstone Safari

DAY 1 TARANGIRE L,DDepart from Arusha. Drive to Tarangire, arriving intime for lunch. Afternoon game viewing. Tarangirehas an unusual landscape, dotted with Boabab treesgiving it an almost pre-historic look during the dryseason when they have no leaves. It is also an idealplace to see elephant, especially during the dry sea-son, Jul-Oct. Overnight at Tarangire Safari lodge orSopa lodge.

DAY 2 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DEarly breakfast and morning game drive in Tarangirepark. Afterwards, continue to Lake Manyara. Lunchat the lodge. Afternoon game viewing in LakeManyara park. Look out for the elusive tree-climbinglions as well as hippo, flamingo, elephant and giraffe.Manyara is also interesting for its diverse and distinctEcological zones ranging from the rocky Rift wall andthe ground water forest to woodland, open grasslandand swamp. Overnight at Kirurumu tented camp.

DAY 3 NGORONGORO B,L,DA morning guided walk from Kirurumu camp, withspectacular views from the escarpment across theRift Valley. Stop to visit a tribal homestead where thefamily may invite you in. After lunch, drive toNgorongoro Crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serenalodge.

DAY 4 NGORONGORO B,L,DA full day game viewing in the crater with picnic

Day 1 SELOUS L,DTransfer to DAR airport for flight to Selous, thelargest game reserve in Africa. The landscape consistsof extensive Miombo woodlands, grasslands and theflood-plains of the great Rufiji river. The whole arearemains totally uninhabited apart from a few safaricamps. The wildlife is truly wild and the “prehis-toric” landscapes give the feeling of venturing into anunknown wilderness, much like Livingstone musthave felt on his first explorations into Tanzania.Late afternoon boat trip along the Rufiji river. Spendthe next 3 nights at Selous Safari camp or Rufiji Rivercamp.

Day 2 SELOUS B,L,DA full day game viewing with picnic lunch. Game isplentiful but requires more patience to spot than inthe parks of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Selous ishome to huge populations of elephant and buffalo,aswell as lion, leopard, giraffe, Sable antelope,Liechtenstein’s hartebeest and kudu.

Day 3 SELOUS B,L,DAn early morning walking safari accompanied by anarmed ranger and professional guide. Learn aboutbush lore, territorial and feeding habits of the animalsand many other points of interest. Enjoy a picnicbreakfast in the bush before returning to the camp.Afternoon boat trip on the Rufiji river. Tall and

lunch. A first glimpse of Ngorongoro leaves one liter-ally breathless. Once a huge volcano, probably largerthan Kilimanjaro, it is now a vast circular amphithe-atre, spectacularly beautiful and a garden of Eden forhuge numbers of wildlife. Centrepiece of the exten-sive floor is Crater lake with its pink mantle offlamingo and other bird life. Overnight at NgorongoroSerena lodge.

DAY 5 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning drive to Serengeti National park, unique forits annual wildebeest migration. Afternoon gameviewing. Overnight at Serengeti Serena lodge.

DAY 6 + 7 SERENGETI B,L,DTwo full days game viewing in Serengeti, according tothe animal migration. During the wet season, Nov toMay, most of the plains game congregate in SouthernSerengeti, followed by their attendant predators.Some time in May or June the herds migrate Northand West in search of water. They remain in NorthSerengeti and the western corridor during the dryseason, Jul - Oct, returning South again as theNovember rains approach. The wildebeest calvingtakes place on the short grass plains during late Dec- early Feb. Overnights at Serengeti Serena lodge.

DAY 8 ARUSHA BTransfer to the airstrip at Seronera for scheduledflight back to Arusha.

ancient Borassic palms tower above the river banks,hippo and crocodile abound and the bird life providesnever ending colour and movement.

Day 4 SELOUS-RUAHA B,L,DAn early morning walking or boat safari in Selous.After breakfast fly to Ruaha National park, one ofTanzania’s newest, but due to its remoteness one ofthe least visited, parks. Afternoon game viewing.Spend the next 3 nights at Jongmero camp or RuahaRiver lodge.

DAY 5 + 6 RUAHA B,L,DTwo full days game viewing in Ruaha, noted for itslarge elephant population and uncommon species ofantelope such as the kudu, Roan and sable Antelopes.hippo and crocodile abound in the great Ruaha riverwhich flows along the park’s entire Eastern border,creating spectacular gorges and scenery. There are anumber of photographic blinds overlooking water-holes where the animals can be observed from close-up.

DAY 7 RUAHA-DAR ES SALAAM B,LAfter breakfast, fly back to Dar es Salaam (orZanzibar). Later departures are subject to an addi-tional charge.

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Adventure safaris and activities

half day

Available fromcamps andlodges inMasai Maraand centralSerengeti

6 days

Camel safari

5 days or more

Rift ValleyMasai MaraChyulu hills

Balloon safari

Camel safari

Horse-riding safaris

Take off as the sun rises, catching the topsof the trees with its golden glow. From theair, the riverine forests and grassy plains takeon a new look. from a bird’s eye view, lookfor Elephant and Buffalo, herds ofWildebeest, Zebra and Antelope while thesharp-eyed may spot a Lion family baskingon a knoll. Land about an hour later on thestill-dewy plain for an open-air breakfastwashed down with a glass of bubbly. Balloonsafaris are operated in Masai Mara, Nakuru,Taita hills and Serengeti.

Kenya is perfect horse-riding country andwe offer 5 or 6 day horseback safaris in theRift Valley around Lake Naivasha or in theMara conservation area. These safaris canalso be based at Longonot farm in the Riftvalley with daily rides, returning to the com-fort of the farm house for overnights.Further details of these or longer safaris areavailable on request.

1 day or more

Tana riverEwaso ngiroAthi riverMuthoya river

Whitewater rafting

White-water rafting on Kenya’s rivers is botha thrilling experience and an exhilaratingway to see the country’s spectacular sceneryand a multitude of animal and bird life. Theone day trips offer 15 - 25km runs varyingfrom calm scenic river to fast grade V whitewater. Multi day trips can run anything upto the full 450km length of the Athi rivermuch of it through the Tsavo park wherewildlife abounds.Accommodation in camps on the river shorewith all meals and complimentary beer andsoft drinks provided. Top quality Avon equipment is used with aprofessional guide in command of each boat.Best rafting times are Apr-Jul and Nov-Jan.

3 days or more

Mount Kenya climb

Climbing the twin peaks of Mt Kenyarequires advanced mountaineering skillsand equipment. However, there are a vari-ety of treks and easy climbs around MtKenya that anybody who is reasonably fitcan do. These range from 2 to 7 days andusually include the ascent of point Lenana,the 3rd highest peak.The most popular treks are the 4 day footsafari to the top of Lenana and back or the 5day circumnavigation of Mt Kenya includingthe ascent of Lenana. Accommodation is inmountain huts or tents. Food is providedand all baggage except personal belongingsis carried by the porters and guide. A trekon Mt Kenya and ascent of Lenana is anexhilarating and extremely rewarding expe-rience and highly recommended.

Mornings

Selectedcamps andlodges

Guided bush walks

At dawn, leave the camp by car for a shortdrive out onto the plains. A walk (of about 2hours) through the Mara Conservation area,tracking game on foot and accompanied by aprofessional guide, makes it possible to see,smell and touch the African wilderness atfirst hand. A delicious breakfast is served inthe bush, overlooking the Mara river.Return to the camp by car.

A Camel safari through country borderingKenya’s Northern Frontier district is trulya venture into the wilds of Africa. Thesafari lasts 6 days and participants alter-nate between walking and riding. No rid-ing skills are required as the Camels areled. The pace is slow, allowing time to seethe wildlife or admire the dramaticscenery. Accommodation is basic, eithercamping or open air on a camp bed undera mosquito net. The camp is fully staffedwith all safaris led by knowledgeableguides and accompanied by armed escort.

Fishing on Lake Victoria

1 or more days

Rusinga island

Mfanganoisland

A visit to Rusinga island on lake Victoria canbe an exciting and unusual interlude duringyour safari to Masai Mara, or a longer 2/3day stay for keen fishermen. It is about anhour by light aircraft from Masai Mara toRusinga for a morning of fishing for NilePerch (some can weigh up to 100 pounds).Return to Mara in time for lunch or havelunch at Rusinga and spend the afternoonbirdwatching and exploring the island, withits interesting Archeological site and tribalvillages. Clients can also visit nearby Rumagame park, recently cleared of Tsetse fly andhome to various animal species not seenelsewhere in Kenya.

Half day orFull dayAug - May

Deep sea fishing with Hemingways

Hemingways are one of the best known andmost experienced deep-sea fishing opera-tors on the Kenya coast.The fishing season runs from Augustthrough to May. Fish to be found in thesewaters include Sailfish, Marlin (Striped,Blue and Black), Shark (Hammerhead,Tiger and Mako), Tuna (Yellowfin), Wahooand Kingfish.The fleet consists of 4 category of boats:

Large (over 33 foot) for max 4 passengers

Medium (30 foot) for max 3 passengers

Small (20-25 foot) for max 2 passengers.

Small (inshore craft) for max 4 passengers.All the deep water fishing boats are twinengined with radio link to each other andshore. The boats are also equipped withlife-saving and fire-fighting equipment.

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Connoisseur safaris Uganda

9 days

KampalaLake MburoBwindiQueenElizabeth N.P.NdaliKibale Forest

Uganda Primate safari

2 additionalnights

MurchisonFalls

Add-on Murchison Falls N. P. safari

Day 9 MURCHISON FALLS B,L,DDepart from Ndali for a full day drive alongthe length of lake Albert to Murchison Fallspark. Picnic lunch on the way. Overnight atParaa lodge, overlooking the river Nile.

DAY 10 MURCHISON FALLS B,L,DA three hour morning boat trip along theNile to Murchison falls. Game viewing alongthe river banks is spectacular with Hippo,crocodile, buffalo and many varieties ofantelope to be seen. Afternoon game view-ing drive ending at the top of Murchisonfalls from where it is possible to walk to theriver's edge and view where the river surgesthrough a narrow 6 metre wide crevice tothunder onto the rocks 35 metres below.Overnight at Paraa lodge.

DAY 11 KAMPALA B,LPass through Budongo forest before drivingback to Kampala with lunch on the way.Transfer to EBB airport for departure.

DAY 1 KAMPALA DArrival at Entebbe airport. Meet and trans-fer to Kampala. Afternoon guided tour ofKampala city including Makere University,the Kasubi tombs where the last fourBaganda kings are buried, the Cathedrals ofNamirembe and Rubaga and the museum.Overnight at the Kampala Serena hotel.

DAY 2 LAKE MBURO B,L,DMorning drive southwest to Lake MburoNational Park, with a stop on the way at theequator. Boat ride on Lake Mburo. The lakeis rich with a diversity of animal and plantspecies, which include crocodiles, hip-popotami and birds like Pelicans, Blackcrake, Heron, Cormorant, Fish eagle and therare Shoebill stork. Overnight at MihingoLodge.

DAY 3 BWINDI B,L,DEarly morning game drive followed bybreakfast. Afterwards, drive South to BwindiImpenetrable National Park. This moun-tainous park derives its name from its thickvegetation with an immense variety of ever-green trees, festooned with lianas, epi-phytes, which reach great heights in theirsearch for sunlight.The park also contains half of the world'spopulation of mountain gorillas. Overnightat Buhoma lodge

DAY 4 GORILLA TRACKING B,L,DEarly breakfast and transfer to park head-quarters for a briefing by the guide. Be pre-pared for strenuous hiking of anything from2 hours to the whole day. Porters can behired to carry backpacks or camera equip-ment. Trackers will cut a path through thejungle where necessary. A maximum of 1hour can be spent observing the gorillas.Overnight at Buhoma lodge.

DAY 5 QUEEN ELIZABETH NP B,L,DThe drive from Bwindi to the Southern endof Queen Elizabeth park (Ishasha) is veryscenic along small, winding dirt roads and agreat opportunity to see Ugandan rural vil-lage life. Ishasha is well known for tree-climbing lions as well as plenty of UgandanKob, buffalo and waterbuck.Picnic lunch and continue North to themain Queen Elizabeth park, passingthrough some baboon infested forest.Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

DAY 6 QUEEN ELIZABETH NP B,L,DEarly morning game drive and return forbreakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoonboat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, viewinghippo, buffalo, elephant and myriad bird lifealong the shores.Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

DAY 7 NDALI ESTATE B,L,DEarly morning game drive. After breakfastdrive North towards Fort Portal and KibaleForest. Lunch and afternoon at leisure to

4x4A 3 day 2 night extension to Murchison Falls may be added to theUganda Primate safari.

Chimpanzee

enjoy the wonderful surroundings of the Ndali estate, 1000 acres ofprivately owned fertile farmland still cultivated in a traditional style.The main house is perched high above the valleys on the rim of anextinct volcano which has filled with water to become the breath-taking Lake Nyinambuga. On the other side, a patchwork of ruralfarmlands lead to panoramic views of the Mountains of the Moon.Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

DAY 8 KIBALE FOREST CHIMP TRACKING B,L,DEarly breakfast and drive to nearby Kibale forest and spend themorning Chimpanzee tracking. Here, walking through the forest ismuch easier than Bwindi and the chimps are generally tracked bymeans of their high pitched calls. Afterwards, picnic lunch and aguided walk through the Bigodi Swamps. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

DAY 9 KAMPALA BAfter a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Kampala and transfer toEBB airport for departure.

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3 days

BwindiImpenetrableforest

Subject toavailability ofGorilla permits- book wellahead.

Rwanda Primate safari

DAY 1 KIGALIArrival at Kigali Airport. Meet and transferto Kigali Serena hotel for overnight. BB

DAY 2 NYUNGWE B,L,DMorning short city tour around Kigaliincluding the genocide memorial site.Afterwards, drive South via Nyanza andButare to visit the Rwesero Art Museum,originally built as a palace for King MutaraIII Rudahigwa, and the Royal Palace whichis entirely made with traditional materials.Continue to Nyungwe Forest, considered tobe one of the oldest rain forests in Africa.Spend the next 2 nights at the luxuriousNyungwe Forest Lodge.

DAY 3 NYUNGWE B,L,DMorning spent tracking the ColobusMonkeys and other primates in Nyungweforest. This rare montane forest of unri-valled biodiversity, is home to 13 species ofprimates, 100 varieties of orchids and about300 species of birds. Lunch and afternoonvisit to a tea plantation.

DAY 4: LAKE KIVU B,L,DMorning drive to Kibuye on the shores ofLake Kivu. Lunch at Moriah Hill resort andafternoon boat trip across Lake Kivu toGisenyi. Lake Kivu, the largest of Rwanda’snumerous freshwater lakes, is surroundedby dramatic forested mountain ranges of theRift Valley to the West and Virungas to theNorth. Spend the next 2 nights at LakeKivu Serena hotel.

DAY 5 LAKE KIVU B,L,DDay free to relax on the sandy beach, walkalong the lake shores or enjoy the facilitiesat the hotel.

DAY 6 KINIGI B,L,DMorning drive to Kinigi. Lunch and after-noon tour to an ex-poacher's village to learn

Gorilla tracking Uganda and Rwanda

Uganda and Rwanda have been blessed with stunningly beautifuland varied landscapes, from the tropical splendour of the centralUgandan plateau to the volcanic Virunga mountains. Add to this adramatic array of lakes and rivers together with one of the highestconcentrations of rare Primates in the world (Gorillas, Colobus mon-keys and Chimpanzees). Thus are Uganda and Rwanda the perfectfoil to Kenya and Tanzania’s big game attractions.

The Gorillas inhabit the thick forests of the Virunga mountainswhich straddle the border between Uganda and Rwanda. Access tothese mountains from Kampala is approx 10 hrs drive while accessfrom Kigali is less than 2 hours drive. For this reason we suggestRwanda is preferable for Gorilla tracking combined with Kenya orTanzania, while Uganda is a superb safari destination in its own rightand Gorilla tracking can be combined with visits to Murchison Falls,Queen Elizabeth park, Kabale, the source of the river Nile and LakeVictoria (see Primate Safari).

Gorilla tracking permits are in short supply and therefore bookingwell ahead is essential.

Introduction

4 days

Parc desVolcans

Subject toavailability ofGorilla permits- book wellahead.

Rwanda Gorilla tracking safari

more about the traditional methods of fire-making, archery, herbalmedicine and tribal dances. Spend the next 2 nights at MountainGorilla Nest lodge or Sabyinyo Silverback lodge.

DAY 7 GORILLA TRACKING B,L,DEarly breakfast and check in at the Volcanoes park gate for briefingby the guide. Morning of gorilla tracking through the VirungaMountain forest. Enjoy a magical one hour with the Gorillas beforereturning to Kinigi. Lunch and afternoon scenic drive to view thetwin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

DAY 8 KIGALI and DEPART BThis morning drive back to Kigali then transfer to the airport fordeparture.

DAY 1 KIGALI Arrive Kigali Airport. Meet and transfer tothe Serena Hotel for overnight BB.

DAY 2 RUHENGERI (KINIGI) B,L,DAfter breakfast take a leisurely drive Northto Ruhengeri, lying at the base of theVirunga mountains. Enjoy a scenic drive toview the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo,with lunch at Virunga Lodge.Continue to Kinigi for dinner and overnightat Mountain Gorillas Nest lodge.

DAY 3 PARC VOLCANS - KIGALI B,LEarly start to begin the gorilla tracking. Thehiking may be long and somewhat strenu-ous at times while patience is the order ofthe day. Upon sighting the gorillas, you willstay with them for a magical hour beforereturning to the park offices. Lunch andafternoon drive back to Kigali.Overnight Serena Hotel BB.

DAY 4 DEPART BTransfer to airport for departure.

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EXF27 Masai Mara

Fly-in safari modules Kenya

2 days

Finch Hatton’stented lodge

2 days

AmboseliSerena lodge

Tortilis tentedlodge

EXF24 Tsavo West

EXF26 Amboseli

DAY 1 NAIROBI-TSAVO L,DA morning flight from Nairobi to Tsavo Westpark. Relax by the pool until lunch.Afternoon game viewing with a visit toMzima Springs where hippo and crocodilecan be seen from an underwater hide.optional guided walk. Overnight at FinchHatton’s luxury tented lodge (dress smart-ly for dinner).

DAY 2 TSAVO-NAIROBI BEarly morning game drive. After breakfast,fly back to Nairobi.

Each extra night includes two game drivesand accommodation fullboard. Optionalguided walk to be paid locally.

2 days

Lewa DownsLoisabaBoranaMutamaiyu

Other similarproperties can beaccessed by char-ter flights.

EXF22 Laikipia

DAY 1 NAIROBI-LAIKIPIA L,DA morning flight from Nairobi to Laikipia, aplateau of splendidly beautiful landscapessituated between Mount Kenya and the RiftValley. Stay at one of the private gameranches or wildlife conservation reserves.See the Kenya Exclusive section on pages 12and 13 for further details of the properties.

DAY 2 LAIKIPIA-NAIROBI BMorning fly back to Nairobi.

Additional nights can be added. We recom-mend a minimum of 3 nights stay at any ofthese locations.

2 days

Elsa’s Kopje

EXF23 Meru

DAY 1 NAIROBI-MERU L,DA morning flight from Nairobi to Meru park.Relax by the pool until lunch. Afternoongame viewing in this remote area where Elsathe lioness spent her years “Living Free”and George Adamson lived his final years.Overnight at Elsa’s Kopje.

DAY 2 MERU-NAIROBI BEarly morning game viewing and afterbreakfast, fly back to Nairobi.

Each extra night includes day and nightgame activities, accommodation and full-board.

DAY 1 NAIROBI-AMBOSELI L,DAn early morning flight to AmboseliNational park. With luck, the snow-cappedpeak of Mt Kilimanjaro will be visible, cre-ating a spectacular backdrop to the peace-fully grazing animals. Morning and after-noon game viewing. Fullboard and overnightat a Tortilis luxury tented lodge.

DAY 2 AMBOSELI- NAIROBI BAfter breakfast fly back to Nairobi.

Each extra night includes two game drivesand accommodation, fullboard

2 days

Mara SarovaSiana Springs

Mara SafariClubKichwa Tembo

Governors’campsIntrepids clubKichecheKaren BlixenPorini camps

DAY 1 NAIROBI-MASAI MARA L,DFrom Nairobi it is a spectacular 45 min flightacross the Rift to Masai Mara. On arrival,there is time to relax before lunch. Later inthe afternoon, game viewing until dusk.Overnight at one of the luxury lodges orcamps in Masai Mara. Price will vary accord-ing to the property chosen

DAY 2 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI BEarly morning is the best time to see theanimals, either by 4WD Landcruiser or takean optional Balloon safari for a bird’s eyeview of Kenya’s finest wildlife spectacleawakening to a new day. After a welcomebreakfast, fly back to Nairobi.

Each extra night includes 2 or 3 game drivesand accommodation, fullboard.

Option to fly directly to Mombasa.

All fly in safari modules are based on scheduled flights andshared game drives. Prices include airport transfers inNairobi, flights, airport tax, accommodation, meals, airstriptransfers in the parks, game drives and park entry fees.

2 days

Mara Explorer

Il Moran

Richard’s camp

Naibor camp

Rekero camp

Sala’s camp

Bateleur camp

Olonana camp

Cottars camp

The camps featured in this section are veryexclusive, offering the ultimate experienceof luxury living under canvas in the bush.The tents are almost as large as a hotel roomand are beautifully furnished with greatattention to detail. Each tent has its ownfully equipped bathroom facilities. They allhave slightly different style and characterbut the common theme is to provide a high-ly individual and personalised service whichincludes additional game activities such asguided walks, sundowners, night game dri-ves and meals in the bush (balloon safarisexcluded). The tariff also includes softdrinks, beers, wines and spirits althoughusually excludes Champagne.

Please note - unlike the some of the largercamps, these do not have swimming poolsalthough some of them do have smallplunge pools or jacuzzis.

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EXF28 Samburu

Fly-in safari modules Kenya and Tanzania

2 days

SamburuSerena lodge

SamburuIntrepids club

Larsens camp

SamburuSaruni

SamburuSasaab

DAY 1 NAIROBI-SAMBURU L,DA morning flight from Nairobi, skirting thetwin peaks of Mt Kenya, North to Samburu.After lunch there is time for a siesta beforea game viewing drive. Overnight at a luxurytented camp or lodge, overlooking the river.

DAY 2 SAMBURU-NAIROBI BEarly morning game viewing. Look out forthe rare Kudu, the dainty Gerenuk or thehandsome Oryx. Fly back to Nairobi.

Each extra night includes 2 game drives andaccommodation, fullboard.

ETF26 Selous

2 days

Rufiji River

Selous Impala

Selous Serena

Mivumo River

Selous Retreat

Selous Safari

Beho Beho

Sand Rivers

DAY 1 DAR-SELOUS L,DA direct flight from Dar es Salaam to Selous.Lunch and afternoon choice of one gameactivity (game drive in open sided vehicle,guided walk, boat trip on the Rufiji river).Overnight at a luxury tented camp or lodge,(usually)overlooking the river.

DAY 2 SELOUS-DAR BEarly morning game viewing activity as perday 1. Fly back to Dar es Salaam (note thatsome camps charge extra for late departures.

Each extra night includes 2 game activitiesand accommodation, fullboard.

This safari can easily be combined withRuaha.

ETF27 Ruaha

2 days

Ruaha Riverlodge

Mdonya OldRiver camp

Jongomerocamp

Mwagusi camp

DAY 1 DAR-RUAHA L,DA morning flight from Dar es Salaam toRuaha (via Selous). After lunch there is timefor a siesta before a game viewing drive inopen-sided vehicle. Overnight at a lodge orluxury tented camp.

DAY 2 RUAHA-DAR BEarly morning game viewing activity. Afterbreakfast, fly back to Dar es Salaam.

Each extra night includes 2 game drives andaccommodation, fullboard.

This safari can easily be combined withSelous.

Bush breakfast Mara

ETF24 Serengeti

2 days

Serena lodgeKirawira campKusini campDunia campSayari camp

Migrationcamp

&BeyondGrumeti

&BeyondKleins

Lake Masekcamp

DAY 1 ARUSHA-SERENGETI L,DFly from Arusha, with breath-taking views ofthe Rift vallley and Ngorongoro crater enroute. On arrival, there is time to relaxbefore lunch. Later in the afternoon, gameviewing until dusk. Overnight at one of theluxury lodges or camps in Serengeti. Pricewill vary according to the property chosen

DAY 2 SERENGETI-ARUSHA BEarly breakfast and time to enjoy a morninggame drive before transfer to the airstripand flight back to Arusha. For clients staying2 or more nights, we suggest an optionalBalloon safari for a magical flight over theSerengeti plains.

Each extra night includes game drives,accommodation and fullboard.

2 days

GrumetiReserves

Three Singita managed properties situatedin the private Grumeti reserve, adjoiningSerengeti National park.Sasakwa lodge, Faru Faru lodge and Saboratented camp offer the ultimate experienceof luxury living in the bush. Each propertyhas a character of its own:Sasakwa is built in the style of an EnglishEdwardian Manor house complete withinterior decor to match.Sabora camp recalls a bygone era ofHemingway style travel in Africa, a cocoonof luxury in the bush.Faru Faru lodge is more in the style of con-temporary boutique bush lodges - comfortand luxury in a rustic setting.Guests have the entire 340,000 acre privatereserve to themselves for guided game view-ing activities. In addition, horse riding,mountain biking, tennis, croquet, swim-ming pool, wireless internet and satelliteTV are available.

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4 days

AmboseliTsavo Westend Mombasa

EXR46

DAY 1 NAIROBI-AMBOSELI DDepart from Nairobi after lunch . Afternoondrive to Amboseli National park. Dinner andovernight at Amboseli Serena lodge or simi-lar.

DAY 2 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inAmboseli park. Full board and overnight atAmboseli Serena lodge or similar.

DAY 3 AMBOSELI-TSAVO B,L,DMorning drive to Tsavo West park, stoppingto see the Shaitani lava flow. Lunch at thelodge. Afternoon game drive in Tsavo Westincluding a visit to Mzima Springs wherehippo and crocodile can be seen from anunderwater hide. Dinner and overnight atKilaguni lodge.

DAY 4 TSAVO-MOMBASA BMorning drive to Mombasa where the tourends before lunch (cost of transfer to hotelmust be added).

The Ark forest lodge

Road safaris from Nairobi

2 days

The ArkMountain LdgeTreetops

EXR20

DAY 1 NAIROBI-FOREST LODGE L,DA scenic morning drive through Kikuyufarmlands to Mount Kenya or the Aberdaremountains for an exciting overnight stay atMountain lodge, the Ark or Treetops forestlodge. Here guests can observe animals suchas Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo gathering todrink and take salt at the floodlit waterholedirectly in front of the lodge.

DAY 2 FOREST LODGE- NAIROBI BAfter breakfast return to Nairobi, arrivingbefore lunch.Note minimum age for children at Treelodges is 7 years.

3 days

Amboseli

EXR32

DAY 1 NAIROBI-AMBOSELI DDepart after lunch, crossing the Masaiplains to Amboseli National park. Gameviewing drive en route through the park.Spend the next 2 nights at a luxury lodge.

DAY 2 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewingamongst the herds of Elephant, Giraffe,Cheetah, Hippo, Buffalo, Zebra,Wildebeest, Antelope and many others.

DAY 3 AMBOSELI-NAIROBI BAfter breakfast return to Nairobi, arrivingbefore lunch.

3 days

Masai Mara

DAY 1 NAIROBI-MASAI MARA L,DA morning drive via the Rift Valley to MasaiMara, 1510 square kilometres of rollinggrasslands, interspersed by riverine forestand rock outcrops . This spectacular land-scape is inhabited by a vast quantity ofwildlife ranging from the “Big Five” rightdown to the smallest, but often the mostcolourful birds and animals. Afternoon gameviewing. Spend the next two nights at a lux-ury lodge, full board.

DAY 2 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in Masai Mara.There is plenty of game to be seen all yearround, but the greatest spectacle occurswhen the vast herds of Wildebeest andZebra migrate into the area from Serengetisometime between June and November.

DAY 3 MARA-NAIROBI BAfter breakfast return to Nairobi, arrivingbefore lunch.

4 days

Lake NakuruMasai Mara

EXR42

DAY 1 NAIROBI-NAKURU L,DA scenic morning drive from Nairobi,descending into the Great Rift valley toLake Nakuru. From afar, its pink necklaceslowly reveals itself to be millions ofFlamingo lining the shore. Afternoon gameviewing along the lake shore. Overnight at alodge or luxury camp near the lake.

DAY 2 MASAI MARA B,L,DA picturesque morning drive to Masai Mara.Afternoon game drive. Two nights are spentat a lodge or luxury camp in the Mara.

DAY 3 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing with plenty of timeto look for the “Big Five”: Lion, Elephant,Rhino,Buffalo and Leopard.

DAY 4 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI BReturn to Nairobi, arriving before lunch.

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5 days

Forest lodgeLake NakuruMasai Mara

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DAY 1 NAIROBI-ABERDARES L,DDrive North to the Aberdare mountains.Lunch at a country hotel. Evening gameobservation with dinner and overnight atthe Ark or Treetops forest lodge.

DAY 2 NAKURU B,L,DDescend from the lush highlands into theRift Valley. Afternoon game drive aroundlake Nakuru, seasonal home to millions ofFlamingo. Overnight at a lodge.

DAY 3 MASAI MARA B,L,DContinue this morning to Masai Mara.Afternoon game viewing. Spend the nexttwo nights at a lodge or luxury tented camp.

DAY 4 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara.

DAY 5 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI BA scenic morning drive to Nairobi, arrivingbefore lunch.

6 days

Masai MaraLake NaivashaAmboseli

EXR62

Day 1 NAIROBI - MASAI MARA L,DMorning drive across the great Rift valley toMasai Mara. Afternoon game viewing.Spend the next 2 nights at Mara Sopa lodgeor similar.

Day 2 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara.

Day 3 LAKE NAIVASHA B,L,DReturn to the Rift valley and on to LakeNaivasha. Afternoon boat trip on the lake,one of the prime bird watching areas in EastAfrica. Overnight at Naivasha Sopa lodgewith splendid views over the lake.

Day 4 AMBOSELI B,L,DDrive via Nairobi to Amboseli, crossing theAthi plains, home of the colourful Masaitribes. Spend the next 2 nights at AmboseliSopa lodge or similar.

Day 5 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inAmboseli park and, with luck, a magnificentview of Mt Kilimanjaro.

Day 6 NAIROBI BMorning drive back to Nairobi where thetour ends.

6 days

Masai MaraAmboseliTsavo Westends Mombasa

EXR64

DAY 1 NAIROBI-MASAI MARA L,DTransfer to airport for morning flight toMasai Mara. Afternoon game viewing in thereserve. Spend the next 2 nights at MaraSarova luxury tented camp.

DAY 2 MASAI MARA B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inMasai Mara in 4x4 vehicle.

DAY 3 MASAI MARA - AMBOSELI DEarly morning game drive and transfer tothe airstrip for flight back to Nairobi. Lunchand afternoon drive to Amboseli park, situ-ated right at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.Overnight at a lodge.

DAY 4 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inAmboseli park. Full board and overnight ata lodge in or near the park.

DAY 5 AMBOSELI-TSAVO B,L,DMorning drive to Tsavo West park, stoppingto see the Shaitani lava flow. Afternoongame drive including a visit to MzimaSprings where hippo and crocodile can beseen from an underwater hide. Overnight atKilaguni lodge.


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5 days

SweetwatersAmboseliTsavo Westend Mombasa

EXR54

DAY 1 NAIROBI-SWEETWATERS DMorning drive to Sweetwaters private gamereserve, located at the foot of Mount Kenya.Afternoon game viewing including a visit tothe Chimpanzee conservation project.Overnight at Sweetwaters tented lodge.

DAY 2 AMBOSELI B,L,DDrive via Nairobi to Amboseli park withlunch en route. Spend the next 2 nights at alodge in or near the park.

DAY 3 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inAmboseli park and with luck, a spectacularview of the snowy peak of Mt Kilimanjaro.

DAY 4 TSAVO B,L,DMorning drive to Tsavo West park, stoppingto see the Shaitani lava flow. Afternoongame drive including a visit to MzimaSprings. Overnight at Kilaguni lodge.

DAY 5 TSAVO-MOMBASA BMorning drive to Mombasa where the tourends (cost of transfer to hotel must beadded).

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7 days

Masai MaraLake NaivashaAmboseliTsavo Westend Mombasa

EXR71

Day 1 NAIROBI - MASAI MARA L,DMorning drive across the great Rift valley toMasai Mara. Afternoon game viewing.Spend the next 2 nights at Mara Sopa lodgeor similar.

Day 2 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara.

Day 3 LAKE NAIVASHA B,L,DReturn to the Rift valley and on to LakeNaivasha. Afternoon boat trip on the lake,one of the prime bird watching areas in EastAfrica. Overnight at Naivasha Sopa lodgewith splendid views over the lake.

Day 4 AMBOSELI B,L,DDrive via Nairobi to Amboseli, crossing theAthi plains, home of the colourful Masaitribes. Spend the next 2 nights at AmboseliSopa lodge or similar.

Day 5 AMBOSELI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inAmboseli park and, with luck, a magnificentview of Mt Kilimanjaro.

DAY 6 TSAVO B,L,DMorning drive to Tsavo West park, stoppingto see the Shaitani lava flow. Afternoongame drive including a visit to MzimaSprings. Overnight at Kilaguni lodge.


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SamburuAberdaresNaivashaMasai Mara

EXR70

Day 1 NAIROBI - SAMBURU L,DDepart from Nairobi on safari. A fascinatingdrive North through constantly changinglandscapes to Samburu. Lunch and after-noon game drive in Samburu reserve.Spend the next two nights at SamburuSimba lodge or similar.

Day 2 SAMBURU B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inSamburu reserve, a remote and dramaticallybeautiful area of arid bush country, broughtto life by the Uaso Nyiro river on which thewildlife depend. It's unique and compellingfeatures are the stunning landscapes andunusual species of animal such as the hand-some Oryx, long-necked Gerenuk,Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra andKudu. Along the river trails, marked byancient Doum palms, Lion, Elephant,Leopard, Buffalo, Hippo and Crocodile maybe found.

Day 3 THE ARK B,L,DMorning drive back to the highlands forlunch at Aberdare Country Club.Afterwards, drive deep into the forests ofthe Aberdare mountains for an excitingovernight stay at The Ark. Here guests canrelax in comfort while observing the animalsgather to drink at the floodlit waterhole infront of the lodge.

Day 4 LAKE NAIVASHA B,L,DLeaving the green and fertile highlands,visit Thomson's water falls before descend-ing into the Rift valley. Stop for picnic lunchand continue along the valley floor to LakeNaivasha. Enjoy a cool evening boat trip onthe lake, with a chance to see hippo andover 400 species of colourful bird life.Overnight at Simba lodge or Naivasha Sopalodge situated in beautiful gardens besidethe lake.

Day 5 MASAI MARA B,L,DA morning drive of great scenic beauty andcontrast, passing Mount Longonot, a dor-mant volcano, to the Masai Mara, Kenya'smost spectacular game reserve. lunch andan afternoon game drive. Spend the nexttwo nights Mara Simba lodge or similar.

Day 6 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Masai Mara.Elephant and Buffalo abound in the riverineforests, while out on the grasslands Impalaand Thompson's gazelle can be seen togeth-er with their attendant predators such aslion, Cheetah, Hyena and Jackal. The Marais, in fact, the northern part of the Serengetiecosystem and plays host to the vast herdsof migratory wildebeest and zebra duringthe months of July to October. Lesserknown species such as topi, hartebeest,waterbuck Eland and many small mammalscreate a kaleidoscopic picture of wildlife.

Day 7 NAIROBI BMorning drive back to Nairobi.

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7 days

MobileCamping

AmboseliRift ValleyMasai Mara

DAY 1 NAIROBI-SELENKAY L,DMorning drive across Masai homelands toSelenkay private game reserve, adjoiningAmboseli park. Spend two nights in privatemobile camp with game viewing and guidedwalks in Selenkay and Amboseli park.

DAY 2 AMBOSELI/SELENKAY B,L,DEarly breakfast and drive through the bushinto Amboseli National Park for good viewsof Kilimanjaro and close-up observation ofelephants as well as many other species.Return to Selenkay with a picnic lunch andthen take an afternoon walk with Maasaitrackers. After dinner, take a night drive toseek out the nocturnal animals.

DAY 3 RIFT VALLEY B,L,DDrive into the Rift Valley with picnic lunchen route. Spend two nights in privatemobile camp at Congreve wildlife conser-vancy, located close by to Lake Nakuru.Evening guided walk in Congreve.

DAY 4 RIFT VALLEY B,L,DEarly morning departure for a full day inLake Nakuru National Park with a picniclunch. In addition to the spectacle of themasses of flamingo, there is an excellentchance of sighting rhino and leopard.

DAY 5 SIANA SPRINGS B,L,DDrive to Siana Springs group ranch border-ing the Masai Mara for 2 nights in privatemobile camp. Afternoon game viewing driveinto the Mara reserve.

DAY 6 MASAI MARA B,L,DEarly start, spending a full morning in theMara and taking a picnic lunch.

DAY 7 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI BReturn to Nairobi before lunch.

Mobile camping safarisA camping safari staying in small private mobile camps is one of the

best ways to experience Kenya's natural attractions. The camps are

sited in private conservancies so that walking and night drives may

be taken but are also conveniently located for easy access to

Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.

*Transport is by four-wheel-drive Landcruiser with roof

hatches.The driver-guide is a wildlife and nature expert and mem-

ber of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.

*A safari cook and camp site staff do the work like washing up,

heating water for showers, cooking and serving the food but clients

also help put up and take down their tents.

*Tents are heavy-duty canvas dome tents for 2 persons. Clients

bring their own sleeping bag and a towel but all other camp furni-

ture and equipment is provided.

*Meals are of the same quality as in a luxury camp - produced by

our experienced safari cook and are included in the price.

*Camps are set up on our own exclusive camp sites.

*Drinks other than mineral water are not included but stops are

made en route to buy wine, beer or soft drinks as required.

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Mt KenyaSamburuLake NakuruMasai Mara

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DAY 1 NAIROBI- SAMBURU L,DDrive through ever changing landscapes tothe arid plains of Samburu. Afternoon gamedrive in the reserve. Spend the next 2nights at Samburu Serena lodge or similar.

DAY 2 SAMBURU B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inSamburu, a remote and dramatically beauti-ful area of arid bush country, brought to lifeby the Uaso Nyiro river on which thewildlife depend.

DAY 3 MOUNT KENYA B,L,DMorning drive deep into the forests ofMount Kenya for overnight at Mountainlodge. Safe in the comfort of the lodge,guests can observe the animals gathering todrink at the floodlit waterhole until wellinto the night.

DAY 4 LAKE NAKURU B,L,DDescend from the lush highlands into theRift Valley with its stunning volcanic land-scapes. lunch and afternoon bird watchingaround Lake Nakuru, seasonal home to mil-lions of flamingo and a multitude of otherexotic bird life. Dinner and overnight at alodge or luxury camp overlooking the lake.

DAY 5 MASAI MARA B,L,DA morning drive to Masai Mara gamereserve, passing by the dormant Longonotvolcano and arriving in time for lunch at alodge. Continue during the afternoonthrough the reserve, game viewing en routeThe next two nights are spent at MaraSerena lodge or similar.

DAY 6 MASAI MARA B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Mara,Kenya’s finest wildlife reserve. Elephantand buffalo abound in the riverine forests,while out on the grasslands impala, gazelle,wildebeest and zebra can be seen togetherwith their attendant predators such as lion,cheetah, hyena and jackal.

DAY 7 MASAI MARA-NAIROBI BA scenic morning drive back to Nairobi,arriving before lunch.

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Excursions from Mombasa Kenya

EXM14 Kenya Marina Dhow tour

Half day

Lunch ordinner

Half day

EXM10 Mombasa city tour

EXM12 Tamarind Dhow

EXM15 Shimba hills

A morning tour of Mombasa island, visitingFort Jesus, the Dhow harbour, the old town,the markets, bazaars and finally theWakamba wood-carving co-operative.

After lunch drive inland to Shimba hills forgame viewing in Shimba National park, oneof the few places to see the rare Roan andSable Antelopes. The park is also home toElephant, Buffalo, Giraffe and Leopard.The air up in the hills is cool and refreshingand there are wonderful views across theforest to the palm trees and beachesbeyond.

Half day

EXM20 Bamburi Nature Trail

Once a desolate quarry, Bamburi Naturetrail has been transformed into an ecologicalnature park and activity centre. The Hallerpark is a wildlife sanctuary containing ahippo pool, crocodile and fish farm, snakevivarium and a restaurant serving fresh pro-duce from Baobab farm.The Bamburi forest trails offers a network ofwalking and cycling tracks to explore thistropical paradise. Visit the butterfly pavil-ion, the ostrich farm or the Baobab rockcraft workshops .

Full day

EXM19 Lamu island by air

A day trip by air to the fascinating island ofLamu where time has stood still and lifegoes on much the same as it did a hundredyears ago. Explore Lamu town with its nar-row streets, precarious balconies and ornatecarved doorways leading to dark and myste-rious interiors. Lunch at one of the localrestaurants. Take a boat ride to Shela withits superb beach and endless sand dunes.

Full day

EXM16 Kisite Marine park and Wasini island

A day spent snorkelling from glass-bottomboat in the coral gardens of Kisite marinepark and exploring the unspoilt island ofWasini and Wumba village. A sumptuousseafood lunch is included.

Evening

EXM11 Mombasa by night

Commence with a gentle sundowner Dhowcruise across Mombasa harbour. Disembarkat the Fort Jesus for a spectacular “Sound &Light” show telling the turbulent story ofthe fort, followed by a candle-lit dinner.Option to visit Bora Bora nightclub/Casino.

A romantic sailing trip on the dhow“Nawalikher”. Enjoy a welcome cocktail asthe Dhow sails across the old harbour withviews of the imposing Fort Jesus. Dinner onboard is delicious barbequed Lobster orsteak. Afterwards the bar is open - relax andenjoy the warm tropical evening or dance tothe live band as the dhow makes its wayslowly back to the jetty

Full day A day spent aboard a traditional Arab sailingDhow. A morning sail out into the ocean anda chance to help the crew set the rigging.Return to Kenya Marineland for lunch alfresco, overlooking the picturesque Mtwapacreek. Afterwards there is time to browseamong the African curio stalls, watch thewoodcarvers or visit the Aquarium andSerpentarium. Board the dhow again for asail inland, up the Mtwapa creek whileenjoying on board entertainment by tribaldancers, hair braiders and a local fashionshow.

EXM17 Tsavo East National park

Full day From Mombasa, drive inland to Tsavo EastNational park, a vast expanse of rugged bushcountry containing plenty of wildlife includ-ing Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Giraffe andmany species of plains game. Lunch at thespectacular Voi safari lodge, overlooking awaterhole where animals gather to drink.There is an underground photographic hideright beside the waterhole for close-upviewing of the wildlife. Afternoon gameviewing in the park before returning toMombasa before dusk.

EXM13 Tribal culture

Half day This tour explores the culture and tradi-tional way of life of local tribes living alongthe Mombasa coast. A guided walk into thebush reveals villages and small-holdings hid-den away from the busy developments alongthe coastal road. Visit the Bombolulu handi-craft workshops which provide re-habilita-tion and work for many handicapped peopleand their families.

EXM18 Malindi/Gedi

Full day A guided day trip to Malindi, once a sleepyfishing village and now a bustling town andfishing port. The road to Malindi is bor-dered by huge Sisal plantations dotted withstrange bulbous Baobab trees. Stop en routeat the ruined town of Gedi, once an impor-tant Arab-Swahili settlement and now aNational Monument. Lunch at Malindi, andafternoon activities arranged according tothe tides. These may include a trip to theMarine park by glass-bottom boat, a visit tothe Crocodile and snake farm or a visit to afalconry and the Mosque.

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1 night

Shimba tree-hotel

3 days

TsavoAmboseli

EXM21 EXM31

After lunch drive inland to Shimba hills forgame viewing in Shimba National park, oneof the few places to see the rare Roan andSable Antelopes. Dinner and overnight atShimba tree lodge, nestling in the forest andoverlooking a floodlit waterhole whereElephant, Buffalo and sometimes Leopardcome to drink.Early morning game viewing. After a well-earned breakfast return to your beach hotel.

DAY 1 MOMBASA-TSAVOMorning drive to Tsavo West National park,Lunch and game viewing, a visit to MzimaSprings where hippo and crocodile can beseen. Overnight at Kilaguni lodge.

DAY 2 AMBOSELIAfter breakfast drive to Amboseli, situatedright at the foot of Mt Kiliamanjaro. Gameviewing and a chance to see Elephant,Buffalo, Giraffe, Hippo and plenty of plainsgame. With luck, the driver/guide may spotLion or Cheetah. Overnight at a lodge in thepark.

DAY 3 AMBOSELI-MOMBASAMorning drive to Tsavo East park for lunchat Voi Safari lodge. There will be time forsome game viewing, before returning toMombasa where the tour ends.

3 days

Tsavo EastTsavo West

EXM32

DAY 1 MOMBASA-TSAVO EASTMorning drive to Tsavo East National park,game viewing around Aruba dam en route.Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive inthe park where elephant, rhino, lion, leop-ard, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk and the rareHunter's Hartebeest can be seen. Overnightat Aruba lodge or similar.

DAY 2 TSAVO WESTContinue this morning into Tsavo West parkand a stop en route at Mzima Springs wherehippo and crocodile can often be seen froman underwater hide. Lunch and afternoongame viewing drive including a visit to therhino sanctuary.

DAY 3 TSAVO-MOMBASAEarly morning game drive and after break-fast, drive back to Mombasa where the tourends.

2 days

Tsavo East

EXM24

DAY 1 MOMBASA-TSAVOMorning drive to Tsavo East National park,game viewing around Aruba dam en route.Lunch at the lodge. There will be time torelax before an afternoon game drive in thepark. Here, large herds of "red elephant" canbe found, so called because of the redLaterite soil common to this area. In addi-tion, rhino, lion, leopard, waterbuck, kudu,gerenuk and the rare Hunter's Hartebeestcan be seen. Aruba dam provides permanentwater and interesting game viewing whilethe views from Mudanda rock and the YattaPlateau lava flow are well worth the scram-ble to the top.Overnight at Aruba lodge or similar.

DAY 2 TAITA HILLS-MOMBASAEarly morning game viewing drive. Afterbreakfast, return to Mombasa and transferto beach hotel.

2 days

Tsavo EastSalt Lick

EXM23

DAY 1 MOMBASA-TSAVO-SALTLICKMorning drive to Tsavo East National park,game viewing around Aruba dam en route.Lunch at a lodge. Later in the afternoon it isa short drive to Taita hills game sanctuaryfor overnight at the unique Saltlick lodge.

DAY 2 TAITA HILLS-MOMBASAMorning game viewing with buffet lunch atTaita lodge. Return to Mombasa during theafternoon and transfer to beach hotel.

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2 days or more

Masai Maraluxury camps

EXM27

Fly from Mombasa or Ukunda (Diani beach)directly to the magnificent Masai Mara,Kenya’s finest game reserve. Spend 1 ormore nights at a lodge or luxury tentedcamp such as Mara Serena, Mara Sarova,Mara Safari Club, Governors’ camps, MaraIntrepids, or similar. There will be plenty oftime for game viewing, or take an optionalBalloon safari or walking safari followed by adelicious breakfast in the bush.Pick up from beach hotels early morning andarrive back late afternoon.

2 days or more

Amboseli

EXM26

Fly from Mombasa or Ukunda (Diani beach)directly to Amboseli park, situated right atthe foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s high-est mountain. Spend 1 or more nights atAmboseli Serena lodge or Tortilis tentedlodge, full board.Each overnight stay includes a morning andafternoon game drive and if the weatherpermits, it should be possible to get closeup views of the snow-capped peak of MountKilimanjaro.Pick up from beach hotels early morning andarrive back late afternoon.

2 days or more

Tsavo West

EXM28

Fly from Mombasa or Ukunda (Diani beach)directly to Tsavo West park, a vast wilder-ness area of extraordinary beauty and spec-tacular views. Spend 1 or more nights at theluxurious Finch Hatton’s camp or Kilagunilodge.Each overnight stay includes a morning andafternoon game drive with a visit to MzimaSprings where hippo and crocodile can usu-ally be seen from an underwater hide.Pick up from beach hotels early morning andarrive back late afternoon.Note - Finch Hatton’s camp requires smartdress for dinner (neck-tie).

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Tsavo,Amboseli andMasai Mara

2 centre air safaris from Mombasa

Fly from Mombasa or Ukunda (Diani, Galuand Kinondo) dirctly into Kenya’s primegame areas of Tsavo West, Amboseli andMasai Mara. Combine 2 or more parks tomake a multi-centre flying safari. This is theideal way to make a short safari from thecoast to include close up views of MountKilimanjaro from Amboseli as well as someof the best game viewing in Africa fromKenya’s famous Masai Mara reserve.Choose from many different styles of lodgesor camps. Suggested itineraries and pricesavailable on request from any of our offices.

1 night

Lamu islandby air

EXM25

Fly to the fascinating island of Lamu wheretime has stood still and life goes on muchthe same as it did a hundred years ago.Explore Lamu town with its narrow streets,precarious balconies and ornate carved door-ways leading to dark and mysterious interi-ors. Lunch at one of the local restaurants.Take a boat ride to Shela with its superbbeach and endless sand dunes.Stay overnight at one of the small informalhotels, either in Lamu town or on the beachat Shela (see Lamu section).

Road and air safaris from Mombasa Kenya

4 days

Tsavo EastAmboseliTsavo West

EXM42

DAY 1 MOMBASA-TSAVO WESTMorning drive to Tsavo West National park,Lunch and afternoon game viewing includ-ing a visit to Mzima Springs where hippoand crocodile can usually be seen from anunderwater hide. From Kilaguni, greatexpanses of open plains stretch in all direc-tions and the views from Roaring rocks andPoacher's lookout are truly spectacular.Elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard,cheetah, rhino and most common species ofplains game and smaller mammals are pre-sent so wildlife viewing is varied butrequires some patience. Bird life is extraor-dinarily colourful and diverse with theNgulia mountains hosting many migratoryspecies at certain times of the year.Overnight at Kilaguni lodge.

DAY 2 AMBOSELIAfter breakfast drive to Amboseli, situatedright at the foot of Mt Kiliamanjaro.Amboseli is a relatively small yet fascinatingpark of lush water holes and swamps con-trasting against flat open plains and acaciawoodlands. Elephant and plains gameabound as well as the big cats such as Lion,Leopard and Cheetah. With luck, the snow-capped peak of Mt Kilimanjaro will be visi-ble, creating a spectacular backdrop to thepeacefully grazing animals. Overnight atAmboseli Serena lodge or similar.

DAY 3 AMBOSELI-TSAVO EASTMorning drive to Tsavo East park for lunchat a lodge. Afternoon game viewing. TsavoEast is a vast expanse of flat savannah plainsbroken up only by the Yatta plateau lavaflow, the Galana river and occasional rockyoutcrops. Here, large herds of "red ele-phant" can be found, so called because ofthe red Laterite soil common to thisarea.Aruba dam provides permanent waterand interesting game viewing while theviews from Mudanda rock and the YattaPlateau lava flow are well worth the scram-ble to the top.

DAY 4 TSAVO EAST-MOMBASAEarly morning game drive before returningback to Mombasa where the tour ends.

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Nairobi hotels

Excursions from Nairobi

Nairobi hotels and excursions Kenya

Norfolk hotel

Nairobi Serena

Situated close to the city centre. Since itsopening in 1904 the Norfolk has been aNairobi landmark and has a colourful histo-ry. It still retains its friendly character whilesetting excellent standards of service. Nowpart of the Fairmont portfolio.

Giraffe Manor A unique and exclusive “country estate”home in the Langata suburbs of Nairobi.Famous for the rare Rothschild Giraffe wholive in the gardens and occasionally peerinto the upstaris windows! A fully hostedhome-stay hotel of the highest standard.

Safari Parkhotel

Situated 10km outside Nairobi the SafariPark is a complete resort in itself. This hoteloffers an irresistible combination of localArchitecture and elegant Arab decor with atremendous range of facilities.

Grand Regencyhotel

Situated in the city centre, this is a businessclass hotel with a wide range of room typesand facilities.

Panari hotel A new luxury hotel situated just outsideNairobi city centre on the road to the air-port. Ideal for avoiding traffic coming to andfrom the airport.

House ofWaine

A small, elegant “boutique” hotel in theexclusive garden suburbs of Karen outsideNairobi. Ideal for stays of more than 1 nightcombined with excursions in the local area.

Panafric hotel Budget hotel situated about 1 kilometrefrom the town centre. Good facilities at veryreasonable cost.

Fairview hotel Attractive country style hotel situated about1 kilometre from the town centre. Relaxedand informal with lovely gardens and idealfor families at reasonable cost.

Situated at the periphery of city centreoverlooking Jamhuri park. The Serena’stropical gardens, attractive African decorand friendly staff give it a very homelyatmosphere. A superbly managed hotel ofconsistently high standards and a “Leadinghotel of the World”.

Windsor Golfand CountryClub

Situated about 15km outsideNairobi withmagnificent views across the Golf course,woodlands and coffee plantations beyond.Built in English Baronial style WGCC offersspacious luxury and superb facilities.

Intercontinentalhotel

Holiday InnMayfair

Located in the Nairobi suburb of Westlands,an easy taxi-ride from the city centre. Amoderately priced, well-appointed hoteloffering excellent facilities and an ideal spotto relax before and after your safari.

Centrally located with all the usual facilitiesoffered by this world renowned hotel chain,including conference facilities, health cluband an In-house Casino.

Hilton hotel Centrally located, close to the Kenyatta con-ference centre and with its own extensiveshopping arcade. Within a few minutes walkof all Nairobi’s main business centres.Conference/business centre and healthclub.

The Stanley Located right at the centre of downtownNairobi and featuring the famous Thorntree pavement cafe. This hotel offers superb comfort and facili-ties at very affordable prices. Conferencerooms and health club.

Nairobi citytour

NairobiNational park Handicrafts

and Bomas ofKenya

This guided sightseeing tour includes visitsto the Parliament buildings, the city market,the National Museum and snake park.

Kenya’s cultural centre is a celebration oftraditional dancing from all over Kenya andother parts of Africa. Visit also, authentic“bomas” or villages created by the differenttribes. Afterwards, continue to Utamadunicraft centre to watch the weavers at work orbrowse round the small craft shops.

Lakes Nakuruand Naivasha

A day excursion to Lake Nakuru, seasonalhome to millions of Flamingo (amongst atotal of 450 species of birds) and a sanctuaryto the endangered Rhino and RothschildGiraffe. Stop at the picturesque lakeNaivasha for afternoon tea.

Carnivorelunch or dinner

Lunch or dinner at the Carnivore restaurantis a gastronomic experience not to bemissed! Famous for its succulent steaks, bar-bequed dishes and game meats, it is equallyenjoyable for its festive atmosphere.

There is no better way to spend an after-noon than exploring this unspoilt wildlifehaven, just 13km from the centre ofNairobi. Although small, it contains most ofthe major animal species (except Elephant)and plenty of Giraffe, Zebra and Antelope.Visit also the nearby Animal orphanage.

Karen Blixenmuseum andGiraffe Centre

Visit the former home of Karen Blixen, nowa Museum, and imagine yourself in Kenyaduring the days when Karen Blixen was apioneering coffee farmer. Later,drive on tothe Giraffe centre to see and feed Daisy thefamous Rothschild Giraffe.

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DAY 1 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DDepart from Arusha at 0900 hrs. Morningdrive to Manyara. Lunch and afternoongame drive in Lake Manyara National park.Overnight at Manyara Serena lodge,Kirurumu tented lodge or Lake Manyarahotel.

DAY 2 NGORONGORO B,L,DEarly breakfast and a short drive up to therim of Ngorongoro crater with spectacularviews down to the floor and several kilome-tres across to the far wall. Descend into thecrater for a day’s game viewing with picniclunch. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena,Ngorongoro Sopa or Ngorongoro Wildlifelodge.

DAY 3 ARUSHAMorning drive back to Arusha.

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DAY 1 TARANGIRE DDepart from Arusha at 0900 hrs. Morningdrive to Tarangire park with game viewingon arrival. Afternoon game viewing inTarangire park. Overnight at Tarangire Sopaor Tarangire Safari lodge.

DAY 2 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DMorning drive across the Great Rift valley toManyara. Lunch and afternoon game drivein Lake Manyara National park.Overnight at Manyara Serena lodge,Kirurumu tented lodge or Lake Manyarahotel.

DAY 3 NGORONGORO B,L,DEarly breakfast and a short drive up to therim of Ngorongoro crater with spectacularviews down to the floor and several kilome-tres across to the far wall. Descend into thecrater for a day’s game viewing with picniclunch. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena,Ngorongoro Sopa or Ngorongoro Wildlifelodge.


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Day 1 NGORONGORO DThe tour starts from Arusha at 1400 hrs.Afternoon drive to Ngorongoro. Spend thenext two nights at Ngorongoro Sopa lodgeoverlooking the crater.

Day 2 NGORONGORO B,L,DA full day game viewing in the Crater withpicnic lunch. The prolific wildlife and mag-nificent scenery make Ngorongoro one ofthe world’s truly remarkable natural phe-nomena.

Day 3 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DMorning drive to Lake Manyara. Lunch atlodge. Afternoon game viewing in LakeManyara park with its five different eco-zones and, of course, the fabled tree-climb-ing lions. Dinner and overnight at the spec-tacularly located Lake Manyara Serenahotel, full board.

Day 4 DEPARTURE BA morning drive back to Arusha, arrivingbefore lunch (not included).

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DAY 1 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DDepart from Arusha at 0900 hrs. Morningdrive to Manyara. Lunch and afternoongame drive in Lake Manyara National park.Overnight at Manyara Serena lodge,Kirurumu tented lodge or Lake Manyarahotel.

DAY 2 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning drive to Serengeti, stopping enroute to see the Archaeological museum atOlduvai where Louis and Mary Leakeyfound the fossilised remains of some ofman's oldest ancestors. Lunch and after-noon game viewing in the park. Two nightsat Serengeti Serena, Serengeti Sopa orSeronera Wildlife lodge.

DAY 3 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing,either along the riverine forest or on thegrassy plains amongst the Wildebeest herds.

DAY 4 NGORONGORO B,L,DEarly breakfast and drive to Ngorongorocrater. Lunch at a lodge and descend intothe crater for afternoon game viewing on thecrater floor. Overnight at NgorongoroSerena, Ngorongoro Sopa or NgorongoroWildlife lodge.


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DAY 1 TARANGIRE DDepart from Arusha at 1400 hrs. Drive toTarangire park with game viewing on arrival.Overnight at Tarangire Sopa lodge.

DAY 2 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DMorning game viewing in Tarangire park.Lunch and afternoon drive across the GreatRift valley to Manyara. Overnight at E.Unoto lodge with its strong affiliation to thelocal Masai tribes.

DAY 3 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning game drive in Lake ManyaraNational park. Picnic lunch and afternoondrive to Serengeti.Spend the next two nights at SerengetiSopa lodge.

DAY 4 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing inSerengeti.

DAY 5 NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning drive to Ngorongoro, stopping en

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DAY 1 TARANGIRE D1400 hrs depart from Arusha Impala hotel. Afternoondrive to Tarangire. Evening walk with a Masai guidealong the southern shores of Lake Manyara.Overnight at Maramboi luxury tented lodge.

DAY 2 NGORO FARM HOUSE B,L,DMorning game viewing in Tarangire park with a pic-nic lunch. Much of the area has an unusual land-scape, dotted with Baobab trees giving it an almostpre-historic look. It is also one of the best places inNorthern Tanzania to see Elephant, especially alongthe river in the dry season. After lunch, drive acrossthe Great Rift valley to the lower slopes of theNgorongoro massif. Overnight at Ngorongoro FarmHouse.

DAY 3 NGORO FARM HOUSE B,L,DA morning game drive in Lake Manyara Nationalpark. Look out for the famous tree-climbing Lions aswell as Hippo, Flamingo, Elephant and Giraffe.Lunch at the lodge and afternoon free to relax orenjoy an optional activity such as mountain biking,guided nature walk or a visit to a Masai village.Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.

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DAY 1 TARANGIRE DDepart from Arusha at 1400 hrs. Afternoondrive to Tarangire park with game viewingon arrival. Overnight at Tarangire Sopalodge.

DAY 2 NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning game viewing in Tarangire park.Lunch and afternoon drive across the GreatRift valley to Ngorongoro. Overnight atNgorongoro Sopa lodge.

DAY 3 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning game drive in the crater with pic-nic lunch. Afternoon drive to Serengeti,stopping at Olduvai gorge to see theArchaeological museum. Spend the nexttwo nights at Serengeti Sopa lodge.


DAY 5 MANYARA B,L,DMorning game viewing in Serengeti. Lunchand drive to Manyara. Spend the next 2nights at Kirurumu luxury tented lodge.

DAY 6 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DMorning game viewing drive Lake Manyarapark. Afternoon free for optional activitiessuch as a guided walk or visit a local villagemarket, on foot or by all-terrain bicycle.


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DAY 4 SERENGETI B,L,DDescend into Ngorongoro crater for a morning gameviewing with picnic lunch. The wonderful variety ofwildlife and stunning landscape make this one ofnature's most unforgettable spectacles. Afterwards,continue to Serengeti National park.Spend the next two nights at Serengeti Sopa lodge.

DAY 5 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing in Serengeti.Look out for Leopard along the riverine forest or mar-vel at the vast herds of Wildebeest and Zebra out onthe plains. While Lion and Cheetah may be spottedlurking around the rocky Kopjes. FB.

DAY 6 MANYARA B,L,DMorning game viewing in Serengeti with lunch at thelodge. Afternoon drive to Manyara. Overnight atKirurumu tented lodge or Wild Africa Manyara lodge.

DAY 7 ARUSHA BMorning drive back to Arusha

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lodge.

DAY 2 LAKE MANYARA B,L,DMorning game viewing in Tarangire park.Lunch and afternoon drive across the GreatRift valley to Manyara. Overnight atManyara Serena lodge.

DAY 3 SERENGETI B,L,DA morning game drive in Lake ManyaraNational park. Lunch and afternoon drive toSerengeti, stopping to admire the magnifi-cent scenery on the way. Spend the nexttwo nights at Serengeti Serena lodge.


DAY 5 NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning game viewing in Serengeti. Lunchand drive to Ngorongoro, stopping en routeto see the Archaeological museum atOlduvai. The next two nights will be spentat Ngorongoro Serena lodge.

DAY 6 NGORONGORO B,L,DA day game viewing in the crater with picniclunch (max 6 hours in the crater).Remainder of the day at leisure.Note that in high season it may be necessaryto continue to Manyara for overnight.

DAY 7 NGORONGORO-ARUSHA BMorning drive back to Arusha.

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DAY 1 ARUSHA-LAKE MANYARA DDepart from Arusha at 1400 hrs, driving toLake Manyara National park. Overnight atthe spectacularly located Manyara Serenalodge.

DAY 2 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning game viewing around lakeManyara. After lunch continue West, to theSerengeti plains with superb views all theway. Two nights at Serengeti Serena lodge.

DAY 3 SERENGETI B,L,DMorning and afternoon game viewing,either along the riverine forest or on thegrassy plains amongst the Wildebeest herds.

DAY 4 NGORONGORO B,L,DMorning game viewing and lunch inSerengeti. Afternoon drive to Ngorongorowith a stop en route to visit the smallarchaeological museum at Olduvai Gorge.Two nights at Ngorongoro Serena lodge,overlooking the crater.

DAY 5 NGORONGORO B,L,DA day game viewing in Ngorongoro craterwith picnic lunch (max 6 hrs in the crater),a wildlife paradise unequalled in its splen-dour.

DAY 6 NGORONGORO-ARUSHA BMorning drive back to Arusha.

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Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

7 days

Marangu route

DAY 1 BASE HOTELOvernight at Springlands hotel, bed and breakfast.

DAY 2 MANDARA (2700m) B,L,DMorning to prepare equipment and drive to Parkheadquarters at Marangu gate to meet the guide andporters. It is then a 4-5 hour hike through the forestto Mandara hut for overnight.

DAY 3 HOROMBO (3720m) B,L,DA 6-8 hour hike. Pass through the upper rain forest tograssland and Afro-Alpine landscape with its strangepre-historic looking vegetation such as GiantGroundsel and Giant Lobelias.Continue out on the moorland enjoying great views ofMoshi town and Mawenzi peak.Overnight at Horombo hut.An extra day acclimatisation may be added here toreduce the chances of altitude sickness, which canoften prevent otherwise fit climbers reaching thesummit.

DAY 4 KIBO (4703m) B,L,DA 6-7 hour hike. The vegetation gives way to opengrassland. Pass “last water” and ascend to the saddlebetween Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Here the land-

DAY 1 BASE HOTELOvernight at Springlands hotel, bed and breakfast.

DAY 2 MACHAME (3100m) B,L,D5-7 hours hike. Morning to prepare equipment anddrive to Machame gate to meet the guide andporters. We now leave the park gate and walk throughthe rain forest on a winding trail to Machame campfor overnight.

DAY 3 SHIRA (3840m) B,L,D4-6 hours hike. After breakfast, leave the glades of therain forest and continue on an ascending path, cross-ing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge,passing through heather and open moor lands. Theroute now turns west and crosses a large river gorge toreach Shira camp for overnight.

DAY 4 BARRANCO (3950m) B,L,D5-7 hours hike. From the Shira plateau, ascend to theeast towards the peak of Kibo. Continue towards thelava tower, passing “the shark’s tooth” en route.Shortly after the tower reach Arrow glacier at an alti-tude of 4876m. Descend to Barranco camp forovernight. Although camp is at the same altitude asthe night before, today is an important contribution

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EXT77 various routes - Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Umbwe, Shira, Lemosho

Mount Kilimanjaro rises high above the flat African plains, its glis-tening snow-capped dome one of nature’s most awe-inspiringsights. To reach the summit and look out over those same Africanplains far below, is one of life’s truly memorable experiences.Climbing the mountain does not require any special skills, althoughparticipants should be reasonably fit and not suffer from any healthproblem that might be affected by the altitude. Special climbingequipment is not required. There are various routes with differentdegrees of difficulty. The easiest and most popular is the Maranguroute which takes 7 days including a night at the base hotel beforeand after the climb.

scape is barren and with wind-chill can become verycold so be sure to dress warmly. Overnight at Kibo huton the East side of Kibo peak.

DAY 5 THE SUMMIT (5895m) and HOROM-BO B,L,DA 10-14 hour hike up to the summit and returning toHorombo. Awake shortly after midnight and start forthe summit about 0100 hrs. The ascent up still-frozen scree to Gillman’s point is steep and hard-going for 4-6 hours.The final hike 1-2 hrs to the sum-mit (Uhuru peak) is much easier.Standing on the summit as the sun rises overMawenzi is a truly breath-taking sight with views inevery direction. It is like being on top of the world!Descend again to Kibo for lunch and on down toHorombo hut for overnight.

DAY 6 BASE HOTEL B,LReturn down the mountain to Park headquarters toreceive a diploma certifying your achievement.Overnight at Springlands hotel, bed and breakfast.

DAY 7 DEPART BBreakfast at hotel.

to acclimatisation.

DAY 5 BARAFU (4600m) B,L,D7-8 hours hike. Ascend a steep ridge passing theBarranco wall and down into the Karanga valley andthe junction which connects with the Mweka trail.Ascend again to the Barafu hut. The two peaks ofMawenzi and Kibo can be seen from here. Overnightat Barafu camp.

DAY 6 THE SUMMIT (5896m) and MWEKA(3100m) B,L,D13-16 hours hike. A long day and 0100 hrs start toreach the crater rim at Stella Point (5745m) in timefor sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak, the highest point inAfrica (the ascent takes about 7 hrs). From the sum-mit, descend directly to Mweka camp for overnight.

DAY 7 BASE HOTEL B,LReturn down the mountain to Mweka gate and trans-fer to Springlands hotel for overnight, bed and break-fast.

DAY 8 DEPART BBreakfast at hotel and depart.

The trip is led by a licensed guide accompanied by porters and acook to prepare simple but nourishing meals. Accommodation enroute is in mountain huts.

There are a number of alternative routes up Mt Kilimanjaro ofwhich Machame is probably best known. These routes are less welltrodden and scenically more interesting than Marangu, althoughthey are more demanding. Accommodation in two man tents ratherthan the dormitory style huts on Marangu route. Most of theseroutes descend via Mweka with the exception of Rongai which mustdescend via Marangu.

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Arusha hotels and excursions Tanzania

Arusha Coffeelodge

KIA lodge

Arusha hotels

Situated literally amongst coffee bushes,close to the domestic airport. Arusha Coffeelodge is an attractive up-market lodge fea-turing the Redd’s restaurant, swimmingpool and fitness centre. Rooms are very spa-cious with open fire-places, tastefully fur-nished and very well equipped.

Situated on the periphery of Kilimanjaro air-port, this lodge is ideally placed for latearrivals or early departures. Yet it still retainsthe feeling of a real bush lodge, surroundedby wilderness and with wonderful views ofMount Kilimanjaro. A thoughtfully designedand very attractive lodge at a very reason-able price, make this a great place to stay.

Mount MeruGame lodge

A well established country lodge situatedoutside Arusha town en route to the airport.33 acres of mature and beautiful gardensbordered by the Usa river and an animalsanctuary. Relaxed, comfortable and tradi-tional farm house style brought up to datewith modern facilities.

RivertreesCountry Inn

A small Country Inn outside Arusha, offer-ing personal attention and service. 8 selfcontained guestrooms are located in themain farmhouse or around the spacious gar-dens, each room individually styled anduniquely furnished with it's own character.In addition, 2 'River Cottages' with privatedecks and wood burning fire places.

Arusha hotel Located in Arusha town centre, this hotel isa very comfortable and convenient hotel forbusiness people. Garden view rooms arequiet and peaceful while mountain viewrooms are facing the road which can berather noisy. Excellent buffet lunches andcomprehensive business facilities.

Impala hotel Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardenson the outskirts of Arusha, the Impala hoteloffers very comfortable, inexpensive accom-modation before setting out on safari. Thehotel has recently been completely refur-bished and now has a full range of facilitieswith 61 ensuite rooms and 2 suites.

Arumeru Riverlodge

Set in lush tropical gardens with breathtak-ing views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Arumeru Riverlodge is attractively designed, tastefullydecorated and very comfortable. 20 en suitebedrooms and spacious lounge, bar andrestaurant with homely fire place and tim-ber interior decor. Enjoy one of the bestcuisines in Arusha.

Moivaro CoffeePlantationlodge

As the name suggest, this lodge is located ona coffee farm a little way outside Arushatown on the road to the International air-port. Accommodation in comfortable andinformal chalets in African style.A rambling plantation house with hugeverandah forms the public area with diningroom and lounge/ bar. Small swimming pool.

MountainVillage hotel

Situated a little way outside Arusha town,Mountain Village is a luxurious overnightstop before setting out on safari. Recentlyrenovated by Serena management, the hotelhas a picturesque setting beside lake Dulutiand in view of Mount Meru and MtKilimanjaro. There are 42 ensuite rondavelrooms and 4 suites.

ArushaNational park

Half or full day

Excursions from Arusha

A visit to Arusha National park, only 13miles from town, makes an excellent dayexcursion. The park is predominantlyinhabited by forest animals rather than largeherds of plains game. It is a good place tofind Colobus monkeys and on clear daysthere is always the chance of photographingthe larger animals such as Elephant, Buffaloand Giraffe with Mt kilimanjaro in the back-ground. Interesting features include theNgurdoto crater and Momella lakes whereHippo may be found.

Ngurdoto lodge A large resort type lodge located on the foothills of Mt Meru with gorgeous views of MtKilimanjaro. Consists of a main building of80 rooms and a lodge of 30 two-story cot-tages containing 60 suites, each with fire-place, sitting room, bedroom andshower/jacuzzi. Olympic size swimmingpool and 18 hole golf course.

Kigongonilodge

An intimate and cosy lodge situated on a hilltop 10km from Arusha with fabulous viewsof coffee plantations and Mt Kilimanjaro.Part of a charitable foundation helpingdeprived children, Kigongoni 14 individualcottages built with local materials, tasteful-ly designed and furnished to give a tradi-tional African feel with modern facilities.

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MövenpickRoyal Palmhotel

Dar es Salaam town hotels

Zanzibar town hotels

Situated right in the heart of Dar es Salaambusiness district, yet surrounded by lushtropical gardens and with views over theIndian ocean. 230 ensuite rooms, includingjunior suites, diplomatic suites and aPresidential suite. All rooms have satelliteTV.

Sea Cliff hotel The Sea Cliff has worked hard to providegood service and comfort. Located on theMsasani peninsula, it is both convenient tothe town and airport, yet quiet and relaxing.Most rooms offer a view of the Indian Oceanand facilities include a spacious swimmingpool and a health club.

KilimanjaroKempinski

A well established landmark in Dar esSalaam, the Kilimanjaro hotel has recentlyundergone complete renovation and nowranks amongst the best in town. A widechoice of executive bedrooms, suites andconference rooms all equipped with up todate business facilities.

Holiday Inn Situated in Dar es Salaam town, the newlybuilt Holiday Inn offers very comfortableand convenient facilities at very reasonablerates. This hotel has an excellent restaurantis an ideal overnight stop before setting outon safari or returning home.

Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar town hotels Tanzania

ZanzibarSerena Inn

Tembo hotel

Located on the seafront of Zanzibar’s Stonetown. The renovation and re-habilitation oftwo of Zanzibar’s historic and romantic oldbuildings has created an attractive, tradi-tional style hotel for discerning travellers.52 air-conditioned, en-suite, sea-facingrooms each with private balcony. Facilitiesalso include a sea-front restaurant, bar andsecluded swimming pool.

Tembo is located on the sea-front and verymuch in keeping with traditional Zanzibariarchitecture. All rooms are different in sizeand aspect, but all en suite and air-condi-tioned. Some of the rooms have sea view butit is not possible to book these in advance,they are allocated on request according toavailability. The hotel has a swimming pool.

Beyt al Chai Beyt al Chai is a beautifully restored tradi-tional Zanzibar tea house, located in a primeposition in the old Stone town at Kalalesquare. 6 richly decorated en-suite bed-rooms, each having its own style and charac-ter. Antique furniture and artifacts, silk cur-tains, red velvet, deep colours in the décorand traditional Zanzibari shuttered win-dows give an idea of the ambiance createdin this hotel.

236 Hurumzi

(formerlyEmerson &Green)

Situated right in the heart of Stone town,236 Hurumzi hotel has a unique charm of itsown. This painstakingly restored mer-chant’s home has an air of forgotten splen-dour with antique furnishings, carved doors,original stucco decor and unique stonebathsChoose from 10 highly individual bedroomsor 6 lavish suites each with its own style andcharacter. Note that some rooms have thebathroom facilities integral in the bedroom.Enjoy dinner at the famous Tower Toprestaurant (book well in advance).

Dhow Palacehotel

Dhow Palace is tucked away among thewinding alleys of Stone town. Tasteful inte-rior decor using plenty of Zanzibar artifactsand furniture give guests the feeling theyare staying in a rich Arab merchant’s home.All the rooms have different decor and sizeas is common with older Zanzibari hotels.

Al Johari A small, 15 room “designer” hotel in Stonetown created from 2 ancient homes andbrought right up to date with elegant andsuperbly appointed interiors. Rooms are fit-ted with the latest TV and internet equip-ment and bathrooms have jacuzzis (suites).guests can relax in the Kama Ayurveda spa.

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Beach hotels Kenya

South coastDiani

North coastShanzu

Indian Ocean Beach clubSerena Beach hotelA luxurious beach resort reminiscent of theopulent Arab lifestyle of days gone by. TheMoorish style rooms are scattered “villagestyle” among Palm trees and stout Baobabsin the spacious gardens. Excellent facilities,tasteful, attractive decor with lots of originaltouches. Free watersports (except Deepseafishing and diving).

South coastDiani

Afro-ChicA stylish and intimate 10 room beach hotelsituated on Diani beach, South of Mombasa.All rooms have sea view with private bal-cony, mini-bar and internet access. Part ofthe Elewana group of properties, guests canexpect high standards of facilities, interiordecor, cuisine and personal service.

Funzi island

South coast

Funzi KeysA small, luxurious beach hideaway nestlingon a remote beach on Funzi island, just offMombasa’s South coast. 9 sea front and 8sea view cottages constructed simply inlocal materials and cooled by the sea breezes(no air-conditioning). The informal yet styl-ish main building comprises a ground floorbar and upper level restaurant serving deli-cious local island fare and fresh seafood.

A deluxe, well-established hotel in typicalLamu style. Benefiting from excellent man-agement, high standards of service and cui-sine,the Serena has consistently maintainedits reputation as one of the best hotels onthe Kenya coast. Limited number of seafront rooms.

Diani Reef beach resort & Spa

South coastDiani

Leopard Beach hotel

South coastDiani

Southern PalmsA large international resort hotel, built inclassic Kenya coastal style with extensiveuse of coral masonry, mangrove poles andmakuti roofing. Plenty of space, plenty offacilities and a large free form swimmingpool with “island” bar. Standard and superi-or rooms, overlook the spacious, well-keptgardens with views beyond to the sea. Anexcellent value hotel with option for half-board or all-inclusive. ideal for families.

South coastDiani

Lagoon ReefA relatively small resort hotel offering excel-lent value all-inclusive tariff. Situated onDiani beach, Lagoon Reef has comfortablerooms all overlooking the beautiful gardenstowards the white sand and sea beyond.Plenty of facilities including a lovely freeform pool surrounding an ancient Baobabtree, ideal for families.

North coastBamburi

“all-inclusive”option

Voyager Beach resortThe transformation of Voyager beach resort,with its imaginative maritime theme, isnow complete and the hotel offers halfboard or all-inclusive options and variouslevels of accommodation.This resort is one of the best family hotelson the coast with a spectacular array of facil-ities. These include a pool complex withjacuzzi, water slides and waterfall, enter-tainment arena, children’s adventurer club achoice of different restaurants lounges, cof-fee shops, bars, and first class evening enter-tainment for all the family.Activities include watersports, deep seafishing, diving, tennis, table-tennis, pooland a small fitness centre.

A top class resort hotel on Diani beach,offering a high standard of facilities, excel-lent accommodation. An ideal hotel forthose who enjoy a wide range of activities,watersports and entertainment. Leopardbeach hotel has recently undergone majorrenovation and improvement projects andnow ranks among the best resort hotels onthe Mombasa coast

South coastDiani

A re-incarnation of the original hotel into aluxury 5 star beach resort with up-to-datefacilities including state-of-the-art spa,holistic health and healing centre. Widechoice of dining and leisure activities. Idealfor conference and incentive groups.

Whitesands

North coastBamburi

A large resort hotel built in an attractive mixof Swahili and Indian styles. Offers a widevariety of facilities including an extensivefree-form swimming pool. Ideal for familiesand younger people, Whitesands is ideallyplaced for shopping, nightlife and localexcursions.

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Beach hotels Kenya

KipunganiLamu

Kipungani nestles amongst palm trees over-looking a secluded stretch of beach on thefar side of Lamu sland, twenty minutes byspeedboat from the airstrip. The 15 beachcottages are well spaced for complete priva-cy and built entirely of local materials suchas palm leaf matting and Mangrove poles.Each cottage is open to the sea breezeswith a large verandah, King-size bed andbathroom at the back.Enjoy wonderful fresh sea-food, relax by thepool or bathe in the warm Indian Ocean.Activities include a choice of watersports, aDhow trip to Lamu town or walk alongmiles of empty beach.

Peponi hotelLamu

Situated in the village of Shela, between thefascinating town of Lamu on one side and 7miles of beautiful deserted beach on theother. Peponi is a small family owned hotel,recommended for its relaxed atmosphereand first class cuisine. Excellent watersports(no swimming pool). There are no cars onLamu. Go everywhere by boat, on foot or bydonkey!

Kijani houseLamu

A small, informal hotel built in typical Lamustyle overlooking the entrance to Shela har-bour. There are only 9 rooms, all fan-cooledand with ensuite facilities. Kijani is one ofthe very few hotels with a swimming pool inLamu and is conveniently positioned forboth trips into Lamu town and to Shelabeach -miles of empty white sand. Thehotel restaurant serves an exotic selection ofseafood, swahili dishes and a touch of Italiancuisine.

Manda Bay

Lamu

A small, secluded beach lodge situated onManda island and overlooking the neigh-bouring island of Lamu.16 spacious and comfortable cottages builtentirely of local materials in traditionalKenya coastal style. Open to the breezesand with large verandahs, the rooms remaincool without the need for air-conditioning(overhead fans are there if necessary).Very comprehensive watersports facilitieson offer with non-motorised activies includ-ed in the tariff.

Kiwayu SafariVillage

Kiwayu

Fly from Nairobi to Kiwayu, via Lamu. Thisremote and exclusive beach hideaway is theperfect get-away-from-it-all retreat.Constructed very simply with local materi-als and furnished with plenty of swayinghammocks and colourful scatter cushions,one can dream of the ultimate “RobinsonCrusoe” experience. Kiwayu offers com-plete tranquillity, personal service andsuperb sea-food cuisine. The tariff includesall meals, soft drinks and watersports(except Deep sea fishing & sub-aqua).

Hemingways

The Cove

Watamu Seclusion, unspoilt beaches, charm, attrac-tive buildings well-appointed rooms, highstandards of cuisine and a friendly, informalatmosphere are images that easily come tomind. Watamu beach has recently beenranked amongst the ten best in the worldand the hotel’s five star standards haveearned it recognition as a member of thesmall luxury hotels of the world.Hemingways has always had a strong water-sports affinity especially for deep-sea fishingand diving.

South coastGalu

Pinewood VillageSituated on the relatively off-the-beaten-track Galu beach and all the better for that.A small, informal hotel with good facilitiesincluding an excellent watersports centreon site, tennis, squash and games room.Accommodation in rooms or upgrade to asuite with your own chef who will cook andserve dinner on your private terrace.

Kinondo is located South of Mombasa, abeautiful, pristine white stretch of beach,free of large resort hotels.The Cove is a small, exclusive, hideaway onthe beach designed to preserve and blendinto the natural surroundings as well as har-monise with the local fishing community.The hotel comprises six delicately con-structed tree houses along the beach front.Offering an informal and relaxed atmos-phere, accommodation and facilities arenevertheless of highest standards withdécor being a seductive blend of traditionalAfrican and Arab designs. The tree housesare linked by attractive cultivated pathways,leading to the one level, infinity swimmingpool with swim up bar. The adjoiningsunken restaurant and bar are designed tocapture the cooling sea breezes while guestsenjoy traditional Kenyan warm hospitality.

KinondoBeach, Southof Mombasa

6 Tree houses

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East coast

All-inclusive

The Palms

A private get-away retreat of just 6 luxuriousvillas situated right on the beach with viewsof the Indian ocean. Each villa has a mainbedroom and additional bedroom, each withits own bathroom, a lounge, terrace and pri-vate outdoor jacuzzi.Shared facilities include a swimming pool,bar dining room, massage centre, beachbanda and use of facilities at Breezes hotel.

The Palms, Zanzibar

East coast

Breezes Beach Club

A family owned and managed beach hotelwith a uniquely romantic atmosphere, origi-nal interior decor and plenty of good facili-ties. There is a choice of restaurants andbars plus swimming pool, spa, watersports,fitness centre, discotheque, shoppingarcade, tennis and a conference centre. Theattractive deluxe bedrooms and suites areair-conditioned but sea view cannot be guar-anteed in any category. The hotel is built intasteful Zanzibari style overlooking a pris-tine white beach and is particularly popularwith honeymooners or wedding couples.

North Eastcoast

Pongwe beach hotel

A small and very reasonably priced hotel sit-uated on one of Zanzibar’s most beautifulbeaches and close to the best dive areas.Just 16 traditional cottages range along thebeach front, each with private terrace anden suite Moroccan walk-in showers.The simple dining room, loung and bar areahas a relaxed and informal atmosphere withfriendly service and good food.Don’t expect lots of activities laid on orevening entertainment. Just relax by thepool or on the beach and get into theZanzibari way of life! The hotel do have alongboat for snorkelling while watersportsand diving can be arranged with nearbyoperators.

Karafuu hotel village

East coast A 4 star beach hotel offering excellent andnumerous facilities. 59 rooms all en-suite. 3bars, 4 different restaurants, swimmingpool, disco, tennis, diving and boating. Thebuildings are constructed from traditionalmaterials of Coral rag and Makuti, while theinterior decor often makes use of moresophisticated materials such as importedCarrara marble and Italian ceramics. Thesandy beach gives way to coral reef at lowtide, with a walkway leading out to a natur-al pool for snorkelling.

Zanzibar hotels Zanzibar

Pongwe Beach hotel

East coast

All-inclusive

Baraza

A luxurious fusion of Arab, Swahili andIndian architecture and interior designexactly reflects the cultural influences ofthe East African coast. This hotel is a natur-al progression for the Raguz family who cre-ated the nearby Breezes Beach club. Thehotel comprises 30 deluxe 1 and 2 bedroomvillas, all beautifully appointed and lavishlyequipped. Each villa has bedroom(s), ensuite bathroom(s), living room, terrace andprivate plunge pool. All the facilities youwould expect from a modern, up-marketresort including swimming pool, spa, yoga,fitness centre, tennis, business centre,library, watersports and PADI dive centre.Tariff includes full board, drinks and use oftennis court and fitness centre.

NorthEastcoast

Shooting Star lodgeA small, traditional Zanzibari guest housetype hotel of 16 rooms comprising 3 gardendouble rooms, 11 sea view cottages (goodfor honeymooners) and 2 two-bedroom seaview villas (2 storey). All rooms have air-con-ditioning.The lodge is perched on a cliff overlookingone of Zanzibar’s best beaches with beauti-ful white sand sloping down to the coral reefwhich is exposed at low tide. Access to thebeach down steps.The lounge and bar/dining room look onto alovely infinity swimming pool which is seton the cliff edge. The lodge is noted for itsexcellent cuisine and personal service.

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Sultan Sands Island Resort

North Eastcoast

Sister hotel to Blue Bay and located on thesame fabulous white sandy beach. Built inclassic East African coastal style with a totalof 76 rooms in makuti thatched rondavels (2bedrooms per unit). The Bahari rooms areright on the sea front with the Pwani roomsbehind. The main buildings comprise 2restaurants, bar and lounge and additionalfacilities include swimming pools and spa,recreation and watersports centre, tennis,snooker, bicycles, dive centre, children’sclub and business centre.

North Eastcoast

Fairmont Zanzibar hotel

Currently under renovation after fire dam-age.

North Eastcoast

Blue Bay hotel

An 88 room luxury hotel situated on one ofthe finest white sandy beaches in Zanzibarand not far from some of the best dive sitesin the archipelago. Constructed in typicalSwahili coast style with airy and spaciousrooms and cool makuti roofing, the build-ings are set amongst mature tropical gardensand shaded by more than a thousand palms. the hotel offers plenty of facilities such aslounge, restaurant, bars, snacks and enter-tainment area all overlooking a beautifulfree-form swimming pool. The hotel hasrecently upgraded its sports and leisurefacilities to include a health spa, fitness cen-tre, tennis, snooker, watersports and anexcellent dive centre.

Spa at Sultan Sands

Zanzibar North East beach

Zamani Kempinski Resort

North Eastcoast

A sophisticated, luxurious, international 5star resort hotel on Zanzibar’s beautifulNorth East coast. Initially considered ratherostentatious for Zanzibar, it is now quitemellow compared to some of the other 5 starhotels! Luxurious and elegant room interi-ors with comprehensive facilities. The hotelis built on top of a cliff with a long pier run-ning out to sea and very limited beach.However, a short golf cart ride takes guestsacross the neighbouring property to a lovelysandy beach with bar and facilities.

North Eastcoast

All-inclusive

Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar

Located at Kiwengwa on the North Eastcoast, Mapenzi is one of the Planhotel“Diamonds” properties (designated 5 star)and offers their comprehensive all-inclusivetariff. 157 guest rooms and suites in severaldifferent categories. Dream of Zanzibar is amedium-large international resort hotelwith all the beach resort facilities expectedof a luxury property such as this. Organisedactivities are a strong feature of Planhotelsfor those who enjoy being in a group.

Sandies Mapenzi Beach club

East Coast

All-inclusive

Located at Kiwengwa on the North Eastcoast, Mapenzi is one of the Planhotel“Sandies” properties (designated 4 star)and offers their comprehensive all-inclusivetariff. 87 guest rooms of which 30 are alongthe sea front, 27 with sea viewand 30 withgarden view.Mapenzi is a medium size internationalclientele hotel (although leaning towardsItalian-speaking markets - expect meals tosuit) with all the standard beach resort facil-ities and organised activities.

North Eastcoast

Ocean Paradise Resort

A large luxury resort built to a tried and test-ed successful formula. Large, imposing pub-lic buildings overlook extensive gardens andthe beach beyond. 98 spacious rooms all seafacing (although sea views often obscuredby palm trees and rondavels).This is a hotel for those who want plenty offacilities including satellite television ineach room. Beautiful free-form swimmingpool and wide choice of watersports includ-ing on site dive centre. An ideal hotel forincentive and conference groups.

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North Westcoast

All-inclusiveoption

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

Located on Zanzibar’s extreme North Westcoast where the beach is all white sand andno reef (good bathing at low tide), RoyalZanzibar is an attractively built resort hotelin classic East African coastal MMM(Moorish - Mangrove - Makuti) style.However, the interiors of the 16 suites and80 superior rooms are definitely more mod-ern than classic with luxurious furnishings,elegant decor and come very well equipped.4 restaurants and 5 bars give guests a verywide choice of places to eat and relax. Inaddition, 4 swimming pools, a jacuzzi, gym,table tennis, pool table, darts and beach vol-ley ball.

North coast

Doubletree by Hilton

A 5 star hotel of 98 rooms located on thebeach very close to Nungwi village.The 62 standard rooms and public buildingsform a horse-shoe around the property withopen end facing the beach. In the centre ofthe open, grassy gardens are the swimmingpool, 23 sea front rooms and 13 suites.The beach at Nungwi is a lovely whitesandy expanse but, being close to the vil-lage, it is quite “public”.The hotel is an international resort styleproperty with all the facilities to be expect-ed although watersports are not available onsite and must be arranged through water-sports centres nearby.

North East

Kasha hotel

A small exclusive hotel of 11 luxury villaslocated in the quiet Matemwe area. Eachspacious villa has a sea view, plunge pool andsun deck. Interiors are tasteful Zanzibaridecor and very well equipped (TV, DVDplayer etc). The Sama restaurant and baroverlook a lovely infinity pool which is, inturn, set high with views straight onto thebeach. Ideal for honeymooners.

Gemma dell ‘Est

View to beach high tide at Matemwe Bungalows

North Westcoast

All-inclusive

La Gemma dell’ Est

Located near Nungwi, this hotel is part ofPlan Hotels group and is an all-inclusiveluxury beach resort with all the facilities tobe expected from their well established“formula”. Everything in this resort is on abig scale so much so that golf carts are usedto transport guests from place to place.248 rooms plus 24 Club rooms in villas, allwith terrace and sea view. With such a widerange of facilities and activities, this resort isa very self-contained complex, ideal for bothadults and children.

North Eastcoast

Matemwe Bungalows

A beautiful setting on the North East coast,Matemwe could be best described as a lux-ury lodge on the beach. Small and intimatewith personal service from the dedicatedmanagement.12 very spacious and tastefully decorated-suites, set amongst tropical gardens with 2swimming pools, make this one of the mostattractive small hotels in Zanzibar.Perched up on a cliff, all rooms have beauti-ful views across the ocean and steps leaddown to a pristine white sandy beach.The restaurant is open to the breezes andserves delicious sea food and other local del-icacies.Reef walking, biking, sailing and kayakingare amongst the activities available andmatweme is close to some of the best divesites in the Zanzibar archipelago.

North Eastcoast

Matemwe Retreat

A small and very exclusive annex toMatemwe Bungalows, situated on privateland a little way along the beach. 3 deluxevillas, each featuring a private cocktail bar,an air-conditioned bedroom, bathroom withdouble basins, shower, and large romanticbathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. Thebest part of each villa is the plunge pool onthe private roof terrace complete with sunand shade decks. And if this is not enough,each villa has its own small beach right infront of it. Meals may be taken on your roofterrace or at Matemwe's main lodge, whereyou can enjoy the company of other guests.Enjoy a massage or beauty treatment on thevilla terrace, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

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Zanzibar & Pemba hotels Zanzibar

North coast

Kilindi

Luxurious accommodation in 15 archedpavilion-style villas with unique domedroofs, spread across 54 acres of lush tropicalgardens. Each stunning villa has two privateplunge pools that are linked by water fea-tures and a waterfall. Two of the villas eachhave two bedrooms. The rooms are veryopen and cooled by the breezes (no air-con-ditioning). The main building is open at thefront through archways to a terrace over-looking the beach. There is a spacious barwith a waterfall feature and an indoor/out-door dining area.

Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon

Pemba island

20 tentedchalets

All-inclusive

Fundu is a remote beach hideaway, over-looking a secluded and undiscovered beachon Pemba island.There are 16 spacious and well equippedtented bedrooms, comprising standardrooms, suites and superior suites. All haveensuite bathroom, private seating area andsheltered by a makuti roof. The suites allhave private plunge pools and deck.Standard rooms and suites are either beachfront or with ocean view while all the supe-rior suites are on the beach frontFacilities include 3 bars, restaurant, satel-lite TV room, infinity swimming pool andhealth spa. The whole lodge blends easilyand naturally into the surrounding treesand vegetation.Activities available at Fundu include canoetrips, sunset cruises or fishing trips bydhow, a catamaran for private hire and afully equipped PADI dive centre offering awide variety of diving options.Access to Fundu is by air to Pemba islandand then a transfer by road and boat to theresort.

Pool at Ras Nungwi

North coast

Ras Nungwi

Situated on one of the most beautifulbeaches on Zanzibar island, this small hoteloffers a choice of attractive lodge and chaletaccommodation. All rooms have sea-viewsand direct access to the beach. The build-ings are simply constructed in local materi-als but with fine decor and facilities. Guestswill enjoy the peace, the relaxed atmos-phere and the pristine empty beach.Facilities at the hotel include a swimmingpool, a 5 star PADI dive centre and water-sports centre.

South Westcoast

Fumba

One of the few lodges on Zanzibar’s unde-veloped South West coast. 26 spaciousrooms with en suite bath room, private ter-race and ocean view. In addition there are 6luxury suites with roof top terrace and openair bathroom.Peace and tranquillity is the essence ofFumba, being well away from the maintourist developments and set in 40 acres ofbeautiful gardens overlooking 3 naturallysheltered sandy beaches separated byancient coral cliffs. Enjoy the cliff top swim-ming pool or a wide range of watersports.

South coast

Unguja Resort

Located on the remote Southern tip ofZanzibar (Unguja) island near kizimkazi vil-lage. This small, up-market “lodge on thebeach” comprises just 10 spacious privatebungalows of which 7 have a direct sea viewwith private terrace but no air-conditioning.The other 3 “Baobab rooms” have gardenview (sea view from upstairs) with air-con-ditioning and private plunge pool.A sea food restaurant and bar overlook theswimming pool while the Dutch owner-managers ensure that their guests are welllooked after.The beach at this part of Zanzibar is a mix-ture of coral and sand and does not extendfar out into the ocean. However, there is abeautiful reef close by for snorkelling andthis is one of the few places where dolphinsare easily seen and often swim close to theboats.

North coast

The Z hotel

Located right in Nungwi village, this smallhotel has 35 very well appointed rooms withhigh specification interiors and designerdecor. 6 different rooms types give a broadchoice of style and features, all with impres-sive attention to detail. Some rooms areequipped with plasma TVs, DVD, Ipoddocking and internet connection.Public areas comprise one restaurant and alounge/cocktail bar. This is fine for a hotel ofthis size but guests should be aware thateating out is rather limited in Nungwi area.Facilities include a mini-spa with massageand body treatments, PADI dive centre anda range of watersports. Deep sea fishing andsunset cruises can be arranged with localoperators. This is not a beach hotel in theconventional sense as it is right in the vil-lage but it does have a beach frontage(rather public) with a small area set asidewith deck chairs for guests use only.

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Zanzibar excursions and activities Zanzibar

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Zanzibar Citytour

4 hours

Introduction

The following are a selection of excursions in and around Zanzibarisland. Details of additional excursions (historical sites etc) are avail-able on request from any of our offices.All excursion prices include pick up and drop off from the Port, Townand nearby hotels. Supplements will be charged for pick up fromother hotels.

The tour starts with a visit to the market,alive with the hustle and bustle of tradersbringing in produce from villages around theisland. Walk through the market to see andtaste some of Zanzibar’s exotic fruits suchas Mabungo and Baobab, and on to a spiceshop where neatly packed spices are for sale.Next stop is the fish market where delica-cies such as Blue Marlin, King fish, Squid,Octopus, Tuna, Shark, Stingray, Lobster andCrabs are sold at auction.Continue to the Anglican church, built onthe site of the old slave market. It is stillpossible to see the chambers where slaveswere kept before being sold at market.A short drive to the Zanzibar museum whichcontains many relics from the times of thegreat Sultans and early European explorers.Pass by the High Court, State house and astop for refreshments by the old Arab Fort.A fascinating walk through the narrow lanesof the old Stone town reveals severalMosques, the beautiful house of Wonders,the Sultan’s Palace and the intricate oldIndian dispensary building.The tour ends at the old Dhow harbour, stilla busy port for these traditional Arab boats

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Zanzibar Spicetour

4 hours

Depart from Zanzibar town via the new set-tlements and small scale industries. Out inthe countryside, pass by cultivations ofCashew nuts and Kasawa (Cassava), a staplediet of Zanzibaris. Visit several small, pri-vate farms growing exotic fruits and spices.Taste fruits in season such as Breadfruit,Jack fruit, Papaya, Pineapple, Star fruit,Mango, Banana, Avocado and even the foul-smelling Durian.Sample the strange and perhaps familiar andaromas of spices such as Cinnamon,Cardomom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper andZanzibar’s most famous spice - the Clove.Learn about various plants with special usessuch as the Iodine plant, the Elangi-elangitree, the Hennae bush and the Mbirimbitree.Continue the tour with a visit to one of sev-eral Persian baths, before a stop for refresh-ments.Return towards town, stopping en route tosee the Maruhubi Palace ruins, originallybuilt by the great Sultan Barghash. A finalstop at Livingstone house before finishingthe tour.

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Jozani forestand Kizimkazidolphins

Full day

Drive out of town to Jozani forest, an impor-tant habitat of the Red Colobus Monkey.Walk through the forest to find the mon-keys, a sub-species of Colobus that is onlyfound on Zanzibar island. Continue to the South coast of Zanzibar forlunch at Kizimkazi restaurant.Enjoy an afternoon dhow trip off theKizimkazi coast where dolphins may beseen cavorting close to the boat. It may evenbe possible to go swimming alongside thedolphins with snorkelling equipment.Late afternoon return to Zanzibar town.Tours may also start and finish at beachhotels.

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Prison island

Half day

Enjoy a relaxing day on the Indian Ocean. A20 minute boat ride from Zanzibar town toChanguu (Prison) island. Pass Grave islandon the way, so-called because it was used asa burial ground for Sailors and Soldiers wholost their lives fighting the slave trade andduring the 1st World war. Changuu is a smallisland but with a fairly gruesome history.Initially owned by a rich Arab who used it todetain recalcitrant slaves, it later became agaol built there by the British. It was thenused as a quarantine station during Choleraepidemics. Nowadays the main inhabitantsare huge Tortoises and visitors can walkaround the island in about 30 minutes, visit-ing the ruins of the old prison en route.Spend the remainder of the morning swim-ming and snorkelling from the beach.

Fundu Lagoon,Pemba

Ras Nungwi,Unguja

Diving off Zanzibar archipelago

The Zanzibar Archipelago offers some ofthe richest and most exiting coral reefs inthe world. The warm Indian ocean watersare home to thousands of species of tropicalfish and exotic marine life. Enjoy snorkellingor shallow dives along the extensive reefs,dramatic wall dives along the outer reefsaround Pemba and Unguja or a stunningwreck dive within an easy day trip.

The best dive areas are around Pemba islandand off the North and North East coast ofUnguja (Zanzibar main island) aroundMnemba. There are also good wreck divesnear Stone Town.Many hotels have an on site dive centrewith resident instructors offering a varietyof PADI courses as well as packages forexperienced divers.

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Ras Nungwi

Mangapwani

Mnemba island

Chwaka Bay

Paje

Mtoni

Bububu

Jozani forest

Spiceplantations

Chwaka

Fumba

Zanzibar

Makunduchi

Ras Kizimkasi

Airport

Prison island

Bawe island

Chumbe island

Zanzibar ArchipelagoUnguja island

Tumbatuisland

Ras Nungwi beach hotel

Mnemba club

Matemwe Bungalows

Blue Bay beach resort + Sultan sands island resort

Matemwe Village

MbweniMbweni Ruins hotel

Kizimkazi

Fumba beach lodge

Unguja Resort

Shooting StarZamani Kempinski

Ocean ParadiseMapenzi Beach club + Dream of Zanzibar

Pongwe Beach hotel

Uroa bay village

Chwaka bay hotel

Kiw

engwa

Matem

we

Fairmont Beach hotelMchanga beach lodge

The Z hotel

Gemma del 'Est

Hakuna Majiwe lodge

Breezes Beach clubThe Palms

Baraza

Karafuu hotel

Bw

eju

uJam

biani

Sultan Palace

Sau Inn

Kichanga lodge

Chumbe island lodge

Bawe tropicalisland

Sunset bay

Legend

Town

Hotel

Main travel route

Dive areas

Forest or cultivationForest or cultivation

Stone Town hotelsZanzibar Serena InnBeyt al ChaiAl Johari236 HurumziThe Swahili houseTembo hotelChavda hotelDhow Palace hotelZanzibar Palace hotelZanzibar Coffee house hotel

Royal Zanzibar

Zanzibar Dolphin View Paradise

Kendwa Breezes

Karamba resort

Zanzibar Stone town

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