Travel On An Extraordinary Adventure To East Africa's Treasured Country:  KENYA

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Much of Kenya's wildlife like this giraffe, is outside of the game parks.
None of these pictures are stock photos! Carole either took the photos or was pictured in them during previous trips to Kenya.


Agenda For 2019 Safari Trip To Kenya
With 4 Game Parks
Masai Mara, Samburu, Pejeta, & Lake Naivasha-Crescent Island
Boston - Nairobi - Boston
13 Days - 12 Nights
Thurs., November, 14 through Wed, November 27, 2019
(Schedule subject to change)
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Carole will help you find a roommate for the trip.


**Eastern Africa Time (EAT) is 8 hours ahead of Boston's Eastern Standard Time.

SPECIFIC DESTINATION DATES MAY BE REARRANGED DURING THE TRIP.
Thurs, Nov 14 to Sat Nov 16th DAY ONE through THREE: Boston to Nairobi

Leave Boston Logan Airport and Travel to Nairobi, Kenya. (18-24 hours travel time.  Kenya is 8 hours ahead of Boston's EST.)

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and after clearing with Immigration and Customs formalities, proceed to the International arrivals where you will be met by representatives of Maniago Safaris and transferred to Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Tamarind Tree Hotel Carnivore Nairobi is located within the spacious Carnivore grounds and its iconic Carnivore Restaurant.  Each of the 160 en-suite guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed using modern fittings whilst expressing authentic African Culture. All rooms are air-conditioned and benefit from Wi-Fi connectivity, a 43-inch flat-screen television with international satellite channels; complimentary in-room tea and coffee facilities and sound-proofed windows to ensure you have a peaceful night’s sleep. The hotel has a number of rooms especially equipped for the physically challenged.
Dinner on own arrangements
Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel  (Bed and breakfast)

Sunday, Nov 17th DAY FOUR: Nairobi/Masai Mara National Reserve (Approx. 6 hours drive)
After breakfast, begin your safari, drive west to Masai Mara. Stop briefly at the escarpment to enjoy sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley below. Continue with your safari by driving  south across the floor of the Great Rift Valley and the Loita Plains to the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve arriving at Mara Ngenche Safari Camp in time for lunch.

Mara Ngenche Safari Camp is located on the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, in the heart of the Masai Mara. The spacious guest tents are all en-suite with either four poster King Size Bed or Two Queen Size bed with a view on to the Mara River or Talek River equipped with all the amenities. The en-suite bath-rooms are fitted with double wash basins, hot and cold running water, a flushing toilet, bathtubs, outside showers with a view and a plunge pool. The camps dining and lounge area have an open-sided design with views of the river where pods of hippo and crocodiles can often be seen relaxing on the banks and also Free WIFI.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Overnight at Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Monday,  Nov 18th  DAY FIVE:  Masai Mara National Reserve 
Spend the day game viewing in the Mara. Your driver with plan your day with you, which can be as active or as leisurely as you wish.  You may decide to spend the whole day in the reserve with picnic lunches or enjoy a morning game drive and return to the camp for a leisurely lunch and time to relax before going out game viewing again in the cooler hours of the afternoon.

Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves.  Acacia dotted plains, tree-lined rivers and woodlands are abundant with wildlife and an array of birdlife.  Game viewing is spectacular year round; you may see a pride of lions stalking their prey, observe a herd of elephant and their fascinating social structure, or see pods of hippo wallowing in the rivers.  The great wildebeest migration is one of nature’s wonders; an estimated two million animals migrate in a year-round pattern through Tanzania and Kenya, following the rain.

On this day you will also visit a traditional Maasai village to learn more about their ancient culture and traditions, which they still practice today. Meet the elders of the village, the warriors and the women and children who love to entertain with song and dance.

Overnight at Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

  • Optional activity you can do in the Mara, at an extra cost, include a Hot Air Balloon Safari which ends with a champagne breakfast served in the middle of the bush

Tuesday, Nov 19th DAY SIX: MASAI MARA TO NAROBI
Breakfast at the camp.
Depart for a morning game viewing drive in the reserve.
Lunch at the camp.
After lunch transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to Wilson Airport (1445 hrs / 1615hrs) to  Wilson Airport. On arrival you will be met and transferred back to Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Dinner on own arrangements
Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel  (Meals).

OPTION: DINNER AT THE FAMOUS CARNIVORE RESTAURANT

Carnivore Restaurant is set in an attractive garden setting and, as the name suggests, is a meat eater’s paradise. A variety of meat which may include ostrich, crocodile and camel are roasted over a huge charcoal pit and then carved at your table, served with delicious salads and sauces. A variety of vegetarian dishes are also available.  The desserts are to die for, not forgetting the locally brewed Kenyan coffee or tea to crown it all.

Wednesday, Nov 20th DAY SEVEN:  NAIROBI/SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK (Approx 7 hours)
After breakfast continue your safari by driving to Samburu West National Park. Arrive at Elephant Bedroom Camp in time for lunch.

The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya. The 14 spacious tents have rustic and colourful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.)​

The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives. Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are amongst the camp's many regular wild visitors, whilst Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya.

Spend the early afternoon relaxing before your game viewing drive in the park.

Thurs, Nov 21st DAY EIGHT: Prejeta Conservancy

From a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya, to a trailblazer of conservation innovation - the story of Ol Pejeta is as enchanting as it is inspirational.
Today, Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.
Dinner at the lodge.

Friday & Sat,  Nov 22nd-Nov 23rd  DAY NINE & TEN: Transfer From Prejeta to Lake Naivasha-Crescent Island Conservancy

After breakfast drive to Lake Naivaisha-Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

There is just one “Crescent Island Game Sanctuary”. Located on Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Surrounded by water, it is actually a peninsula and is accessible by boat from East or West as well as by road. So come and spend the morning, afternoon or bring a picnic and spend the whole day with the beautiful birds and graceful animals.

The shores host abundant birdlife including pelicans, cormorants, and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra, and Gazelle.
Sun - Tues Nov 24th-26th  DAY ELEVEN-THIRTEEN: MOMBASA NORTH COAST

Spend the next two days at leisure to relax at the beach and enjoy the facilities at the hotel or take optional excursions available at an extra cost.

Visit the Affordable Housing Complexes built by Social Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner
Naftal Mwangi Kiambo.

Learn more about the community contributions made by the Sun N Sand Resort.

Lunch on own arrangement.
Dinner will be at the hotel.
Overnight at Sun n' Sand Beach Resort  (Meals: Breakfast & dinner)

Tues Nov 26th Wed, Nov 27th  DAY THIRTEEN-FOURTEEN: MOMBASA/NAIROBI/BOSTON
(Remember Kenya is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. You will leave ahead of EST while in Kenya. The time difference will even out when you return to Boston.)

Breakfast at Sun N Sand Beach Resort.
You will be transferred to the airport in hotel vehicle. 
Check in at Kenya Airways counter .
Depart on Kenya Airways scheduled flight for Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo kenyatta International Airport where you will connect to your  international  departure  flight.
NB:  Check out time from the hotel – 10:00 Hrs –
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