The
African Nile Safari
This
12 Day African Safaris begins in Cairo
and continues through the Heart of Africa
( air fare is included from/to the USA)
This
is truly an experience for those who have been dreaming to see and enjoy
the ultimate African Safari at an affordable price. This combination of
cosmopolitan Cairo and the Safari Adventure is a diverse itinerary offering
an array of Egypt's & Kenya's finest travel experiences.
From
the luxurious Stanley in Nairobi, travel on safari to the Aberdare Mountains
and spend an evening of all night game viewing at the world famous tree
hotel - The Ark. Thereafter, experience luxury tented accommodations at
Sweetwaters Tented Camp on the privately owned Ol Pejeta Ranch. These
luxury tents with ensuite facilities have showers with plenty of hot water
and modern flush toilets. Explore the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru
from the unique Lion Hill Lodge. Finally, safari to the grand spectacle
of East Africa -- the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Sarova Mara Tented
Camp is our base camp to venture out onto the rolling Savannah plains
teeming with large populations of Africa's finest game. Join us on and
experience Cairo & Kenya the way it was meant to be seen -- in the most
affordable manner.
Remember because there is limited space on the safari vehicle,
ONE medium sized bag (soft luggage preferred) is allowed on the safari
vehicle per person, plus your carry on.
SUGGESTED
ITINERARY
DAY
1 , FRIDAY / JFK ( Weekly departure , year round)
Board Egyptair wide body jet at JFK. Dinner served on board. Over night
across the Atlantic.
For Egyptair Business class , this is only available from JFK
Guests
flying from West Coast cities : SFO, LAX, SAN , SEA for example will be
on board Lufthansa or British Airways or France, flying non -stop to Europe
then onward to Cairo , but in economy class, there is no business class
special deal from the West Coast.
DAY
2 , SATURDAY / CAIRO
Arrive at Cairo Airport. Our ground staff will meet you at the airport.
A welcome fruit basket with our compliments awaits you at your room at
the hotel. Egyptian & Arabic sweets & Hot Tea or coffee. Hotel: Ramses
Hilton , Meridien , Sheraton or similar. Visa fee is included & issued
upon arrival for the following passports : American, Mexican, Australian,
E U , Canadian, Korean , Singaporean and Japanese. Your passport must
be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival
Visa
will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some
stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops,
at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There
you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign
with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp
from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport
officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport
as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you
in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal,
our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel
DAY
3 - SUNDAY / CAIRO- Nairobi in Business Class on Egypt Air (BLD)
American breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we visit the majestic
pyramids of Giza and the timeless Sphinx. Only for the ones who are physically
fit, a complimentary ticket on the house to enter the King's Chamber in
the heart of the Great Pyramid (sometimes it 's closed for repairs, lighting
or ventilation systems, in which case you will enter the Kephren Pyramid),
after lunch, we tour the treasure filled Egyptian Museum. Before heading
back to the hotel for dinner. Evening transfer to the airport to board
Egyptair flight for Nairobi.
DAY 4, MONDAY / ARRIVE NAIROBI
Morning arrival in Nairobi. Our tour manager will meet and transfer us
to the elegant New Stanley Hotel, located in the heart of the city center.
The remainder of the day is at leisure for shopping, relaxation or optional
city tours. This evening, our safari briefing. New Stanley Hotel
DAY
5, TUESDAY / ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK
Safari life begins as we head towards the highlands. After lunch at the
Aberdare Country Club, we'll head deep into the Aberdare Mountains to
The Ark which is situated in a fairyland forest. Stay up all night if
you wish game viewing from the observation decks or underground bunker.
Situated beside a floodlit water hole and natural salt lick, a constant
parade of wildlife will visit throughout the night. There is absolutely
no limit to the number of animals we'll see. Birds and bushbuck are joined
by elephant, buffalo, rhino, hyena, forest hog or leopard. The Ark (B,L,D)
DAY
6, WEDNESDAY / OL PEJETA RANCH
After breakfast we're off to the Ol Pejeta Ranch - an 110,000 acre private
ranch which encompasses a rich terrain of plains, low hills and forest.
Each of our luxury tents has a private verandah and overlooks a floodlit
water hole. Many different species can be seen here, including the reticulated
giraffe, buffalo, elephant, zebra, leopard, and oryx. Schedule optional
visits to the chimpanzee sanctuary, camel rides or nature walks. This
evening holds a special treat -- a night game drive to search for the
elusive leopard and other night animals. Sweet waters Tented Camp (B,L,D)
DAY
7, THURSDAY / LAKE NAKURU PARK
Today, we travel through serene farmlands to Thompson's Falls and then
on to Lake Nakuru. This is one of the world's most important bird sanctuaries.
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake and boasts enormous flocks of pastel
flamingos, as well as other bird species. Lake Nakuru National Park is
a lush green park and home to many species including reedbuck, bushbuck,
wart hog, leopard, and the rare Rothschild giraffe. It has also been designated
a rhino sanctuary. Lion Hill Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY
8, FRIDAY / MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After breakfast, we drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya's most
spectacular wildlife sanctuary. This is big game country and our home
for the next two nights. The Masai Mara has been long-famed as one of
Africa's greatest concentrations of game. Staggering numbers of plains
game are found here, which in turn support a tremendous predator population.
During our afternoon game run, we have opportunities to see herds of impala,
giraffe, elephant, topi, buffalo, wart hog, as well as lion, cheetah,
and leopard. Mara Sarova Tented Camp (B,L,D)
DAY
9 , SATURDAY / MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Our schedule today includes pre-breakfast and late afternoon game drives.
We shall travel across the rolling Savannah's to rendezvous with the Mara
residents: herds of buffalo, wildebeest, hartebeest, impala, and gazelle.
Near the riverain woodland, large numbers of giraffe and elephants are
to be seen. Hippo and crocodile can be found in the rivers. Boasting Kenya's
largest predator population, this reserve is renown for lion prides up
to 20 strong. Mara Sarova Tented Camp (B,L,D)
DAY
10, SUNDAY/NAIROBI
After breakfast, we shall return via the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi
and transfer to our welcoming hotel. The balance of the afternoon is free
to pursue our own interests. New Stanley Hotel (B)
DAY
11: MONDAY / CAIRO (BD)
It's Kwaheri from Africa (a Swahili good-bye) as we transfer to the airport,
you will board Egyptair flight to Cairo this morning. Hotel : Grand Hyatt
, Cairo Conrad , Sofitel , or Cairo Sheraton Downtown over looking the
Nile. Remainder of the day at leisure. Prefer
to add one extra night in Cairo ? please click here . (Breakfast
is included at the hotel in Cairo upon arrival ) . Dinner
cruise is included on board the Hyatt cruise or similar
DAY
12 : TUESDAY / JFK (B)
American breakfast at the hotel. Early morning transfer, to board Egyptair
back to JFK, arriving same day.
Rates
per person in USD $From JFK
| Sharing
in double occupancy, from JFK on Egyptair in Business class
|
$ 6680.00 |
| Sharing
in Single occupancy , from JFK on Egyptair in Business class
|
$ 7459.00 |
- If
you plan to use your free air miles to get to Cairo : Then you 'll be
able to Save $1100.00 , yet our
remainder rate and tour will still include the air fare on Egyptair
Cairo Nairobi Cairo in business class .
- DEPARTURE
DATES
Weekly departures , year round ( Dec 20-Jan 3, and Easter season supplement
: 15 % )
Rates
per person in USD $From West Coast
| Sharing
in double occupancy, from SEA , SFO, LAX, SAN in economy
class |
$ 6950.00 |
| Sharing
in Single occupancy , from SEA , SFO, LAX, SAN in economy
class |
$2800.00 |
- If
you plan to use your free air miles to get to Cairo : Then you 'll be
able to Save $1400.00
- Our
rate will still include the air fare on Egyptair Cairo Nairobi Cairo
in business class .
- DEPARTURE
DATES
Weekly departures on Fridays, year round ( Dec 20-Jan 3, supplement
: 15 % )
Your
tour includes:
- Air
fare : JFK/CAIRO/ NAIROBI round-trip, in Business class ( this is a
special deal available only on Egyptair, if / when you fly on any other
carrier or from any other city in the USA, then it is in economy class
) , tax included . Air fare add -on is available from major cities in
the USA.
- Business
class , Cairo Nairobi Cairo including tax, on Egyptair or Kenya Air
- Deluxe
accommodations as shown in itinerary
- All
hotel taxes and service charges
- Meals
as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- The
services of a professional safari guide
- Safari
transportation with guaranteed window seating
- All
hotel/airport transfers
- Sightseeing,
game viewing, park and entry fees
- Membership
in the Flying Doctors Society
- Comprehensive
assortment of pre-trip planning materials and amenities. Including a
complimentary "Lonely Planet Guide book.
- Visa
fee for EGYPT
is included & issued upon arrival for the following passports :
American, Australian, British, Mexican, Canadian, German, Dutch, and
Japanese. Your passport must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the
date of arrival
What's
not included:
- Any
airport taxes ( In Kenya /Nairobi : Its $20 payable upon leaving Kenya/
Nairobi Airport, please have exact change in US $ or Kenyan Shillings.
-
Visa fees For KENYA .
- Travel
insurance.
- Excess
baggage charges, shipping charges, items of a personal nature such as
gratuities to drivers/guides, beverages, telephone, telex or fax charges,
laundry and services or meals not indicated in the Itineraries.
Other
choices :
conditions
as per our web site & our brochures
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