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Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, Zimbabwe,
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Dear Traveler & Industry Partners!
Kindly find here below, our Masai Mara annual Wildebeest Migration safari
package for July-Oct 2010!
WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI IN THE MASAI MARA
The endless plains of East Africa are the setting of the World’s greatest
spectacle-the pounding of over 6 million hooves! From the vast Serengeti
plains to the Champagne coloured hills of Kenya’s Masai Mara. Over 1
million wildebeest, 300,000 Thompson gazelles and some 200,000 zebras
relentlessly tracked by Africa’s greatest predators, migrate in a
clockwise fashion over 1,800 miles each year in search of green pastures.
This continual perilous trek in search of nature’s big green carpet
involves no beginning or end to a wildebeest journey. Its life is an
endless pilgrimage, a continual search of food, water and pasture. The
only beginning is at birth. An estimated 400,000 wildebeest calves are
born during a six week period early each year-usually between late January
and Mid March. As for when to see this annual event, consider December to
March and July to October (Masai Mara)
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is
difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here.
You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe,
wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs,
buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara
that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place.
This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the
Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their
heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal,
hyena and vultures.
PACKAGE TVSO 005:06 NIGHTS/ 07 DAYS MARA AND THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY LAKES:
A safari deep into the Great Rift Valley lake and a world famous bird
sanctuary of Lake Nakuru- proceeding south over the Mau Escarpment,
through the western wall of the great Rift to the greatest concentration
of game-The Masai Mara
DAY 1: ARRIVAL NAIROBI
On arrival at the JKIA, we will be there o meet you in style- for
assistance and transfer to the INTERCONTINENTAL/SERENA HOTEL/ NAIROBI
SAFARI CLUB/LAICO REGENCY. You are booked on Bed & Breakfast basis. A
complementary city tour to familiarize you with Nairobi will be offered.
Pre- safari briefing and Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Overnight at
the hotel. Meal Plan: Meal Plan: (BB, D) -5*
DAY 2: NAIROBI-LK. NAKURU- 165 km/ 2 ˝ hrs
Can you believe you are here!! Without further ado, we set off. Driving
north, we ascend the Great Rift Valley. The Rift Valley was formed
millions of years ago. Stretching some 5,000 miles from Jordan to
Mozambique, it’s the largest Rift on Earth. In Kenya, the rift gave rise
to many lakes that have become a habitat for diverse wildlife. One such
lake is Lake Nakuru- a soda lake. Famously lake Nakuru attracts vast
numbers of fabulously coloured pink flamingos to its shallow waters.
Hippo, various animals, black rhinos, giraffe, lion, leopards and a
profusion of birds are also present at the lake.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive today. Dinner and overnight at SAROVA LION
HILL/LK. NAKURU LODGE- Meal Plan: (L, D)
DAY 3: LK. NAKURU- LK. NAIVASHA- 85 Km/ 1 hr
We embark on a morning game drive in lake Nakuru- before traveling south
to Lake Naivasha. The highest of all the Rift Valley lakes, Lk. Naivasha
is a beautiful shallow freshwater lake fringed by thick papyrus reeds. The
waters of the lake draw great array of bird life to its shoreline. Buffalo
wallow in the swamps, whilst the large hippo population laze their days in
the shallows. Giraffe wander among the acacia, whilst the Colobus monkeys
swing from the green canopies ABOVE. From here, you can visit Elsamere,
Crescent Island game sanctuary or Hells Gate National Park (optional
extras). Dinner and overnight at NAIVASHA SOPA LODGE/ NAIVASHA COUNTRY
CLUB- Meal Plan: (B,L,D)
DAY 4: LK. NAIVASHA-MASAI MARA- 250 Km/ 4 ˝ hrs
Descending the Great Rift Valley floor, we reach arguably Kenya’s most
celebrated natural attraction-The Masai Mara game reserve. A 320 sq. km
slab of open savannah dotted with acacia trees-the Kenyan section of the
wildly beautiful Serengeti plains, teems with wildlife. Being in the Mara
has been described by some authorities as ‘’ being in the New York of the
natural world’’
You will spend the next 03 nights here to explore.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is
difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here.
You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe,
wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs,
buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara
that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place.
This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the
Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their
heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal,
hyena and vultures.
All meals and overnight at KEEKOROK LODGE/ MARA SERENA/SOPA LODGE/SIMILAR/
CAMP/Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
DAY 7: MASAI MARA-NAIROBI- 285 Km/ 5hrs
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi. We will make a brief stop at the
administrative town of Narok for your chance to sip a cup of coffee or
browse for some souvenirs. Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the early
afternoon.
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Cost per person US $ 1,390 Less 20% AGENT COMMISSION
Included:
-all arrival and departure airport transfers
-01 overnight in Nairobi on BB
-ground transport in a 4x4 custom safari vehicle
-all meals as specified
-game drives as per program
-service of an English speaking driver guide
-complementary bottled mineral water
-guaranteed window seat throughout
-welcome Dinner at the World Famous Carnivore Restaurant
-emergency evacuation cover for up to 1000km radius ex Nairobi
Excluded:
- International flights, personal travel insurance, tips, optional extras
and anything not specifically mentioned.
Looking forward to receiving your bookings!
Warmest regards,
--
Mathew Adams
Tel: + 254 020 240 2498319
+ 254 020 8042069 (Home)
Cell + 254 721 261 674
+ 254 727 707 971
emails: safaris2africa@lycos.com
info@vacations-quest.com
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