KENYA SAFARI & VILLAGE VISIT
Nairobi . Taita Hills . Tsavo West . Amboseli . Nairobi
PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfers
Rail journey Nairobi - Voi
Private safari in a pop top safari vehicle with ranger/guide
2 nights accommodation Best Western Plus, Nairobi
1 night accommodation Salt Lick Lodge, Taita Hills
2 nights accommodation Serena Kilaguni, Tsavo West
2 nights accommodation Sentrim Amboseli
Village visit
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare; tipping; meals unless noted otherwise, personal expenses
GRACE NOTES:
Giveback: Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary - baby elephant/rhino adoption
Kazuri Beads - lunch
ITINERARY:
This inspiring journey comprises unparalleled wildlife viewing and bird watching safaris in Taita Hills, Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Parks. You will also visit a village where a group of enterprising women run a clean water cooperative project, and two highly successful philanthropic businesses in Nairobi.
The David Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary, where you will meet your adopted baby elephant or rhino, was started by the late Dame Daphne Sheldrick in honor of her conservationist husband, David. To learn more about this amazing couple, please read Love, Life and Elephants, an African Love Story by Daphne Sheldrick.
The Kazuri Beads enterprise was started by the late Lady Susan Wood who wanted to create employment for local single mothers so that they could support their families. The bead 'factory' now creates quality beads and beaded products that are sold internationally at stores such as Harrods of London.
Your visits support these worthwhile organizations, and provide you with pleasant memories, the satisfaction of having contributed...and maybe a little retail therapy.
from $2499
per person sharing
8
days
SPECIAL WOMEN-ONLY DEPARTURE:
8 - 15 March, 2020
Day 1: Nairobi
Met at Nairobi airport and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 2: Nairobi
Experience the best of Nairobi today by visiting two inspiring women’s enterprises. First, Kazuri Bead Factory, started by the late Susan Wood who wanted to provide work for women in the villages around Nairobi, most of whom were single mothers, and who were in great need of income. Kazuri has grown and today has a large work force skilled in the making of handmade jewelry that is sold in upscale boutiques around the world. Then, head to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to meet your adopted baby “ellie”. Hear from their keepers, who know each infant’s personality, and learn the history behind this project. You will also visit the Giraffe Center.(B)
Day 3: Taita Hills, Tsavo East National Park
You will be transferred to the Nairobi Railway Station to board the new Madaraka Express train for Voi. Travel time is 4 hours. On arrival at Voi, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your accommodation for tonight, Salt Lick Lodge in Tsavo East National Park. Inside Tsavo East National Park, the Athi and Tsavo rivers converge to form the Galana River. Most of the park consists of semi-arid grasslands and savanna. It is considered one of the world's biodiversity strongholds, and its popularity is mostly due to the vast amounts of diverse wildlife that can be seen, including the famous 'big five' consisting of lion, black rhino, cape buffalo, elephant and leopard. The park is also home to a great variety of bird life such as the black kite, crowned crane, lovebird and the sacred ibis. Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is among the World's Most Photographed Lodges.
(B,L,D)
Day 4: Tsavo West National Park
After a morning game drive, you will travel to Tsavo West National Park and your accommodation for the following two nights, Kilaguni Serena Lodge. Tsavo West National Park is more mountainous and wetter than Tsavo East. It is known for birdlife and for its large mammals. It is also home to a black rhino sanctuary. This afternoon, enjoy a sunset game drive. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Tsavo West National Park
Enjoy morning and afternoon game activities in Tsavo West National Park. Visit Mzima Springs, one of Tsavo West's most popular wildlife attractions owing to its resident populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Amboseli National Park
Continue to Amboseli National Park, home to one of the greatest elephant populations in East Africa. Towering above the park is Mt Kilimanjaro; although located in Kenya, Amboseli affords the best views of Africa’s tallest mountain. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner. Accommodation tonight is at Sentrim Amboseli Camp, 60 spacious and comfortable tents spread out across the plains, offering fantastic views of “Kili". (B,L,D)
Day 7: Amboseli National Park
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in this iconic National Park. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Depart Nairobi
Depart Amboseli and drive to Tawa village where you will visit the home of the head of a clean water co-operative. Your host will explain about the importance of clean water and thank you for your donation (included in safari price) of a clean water catchment system.
Return to Nairobi for your onward flight. (B,L)