SPLENDOURS OF EAST AFRICA 13 DAYS 
ITINERARY; SAMBURU/MT.KENYANTLPARK/LAKENAKURU/MASAI MARA/SERENGETI/OLDUVAI GORGE/NGORONGORO/LAKE MANYARA.

Day 1. Arrival Nairobi.
Upon arrival in Nairobi , you'll be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 2. Nairobi to Samburu & Buffalo Springs National Reserve.
After breakfast, drive north via Nanyuki and Mt Kenya to the Samburu National Reserve. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some the best and most colourful game viewing in the country. You'll enjoy lunch en-route at the Kentrout Grill. An afternoon game drive will be undertaken en-route to your lodge.
Samburu Serena Lodge (2 nights) BLD

Day 3. Samburu & Buffalo Springs National Reserve.
Morning and afternoon game drives to explore this arid region of the country. The Reserve harbours a number of wildlife species rarely found elsewhere in any numbers. These include Grevy zebra, the reticulated giraffe, and Beisa Oryx, all species found only north of the equator. Other animals commonly seen are lion, cheetah, elephant, gerenuk, buffalo, grants gazelle, dikdik and waterbuck. BLD

Day 4. Samburu to Mt. Kenya National Park.
After breakfast drive to your lodge situated at the foot of Mt Kenya , arriving in time for lunch. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure viewing game from the lodge's terrace overlooking the waterhole. A specially constructed viewing bunker, connected to the lodge by a short tunnel also offers spectacular close-up views of wildlife at the waterhole.
Serena Mountain Lodge BLD

 Day 5. Mt.Kenya National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park.
After breakfast, drive via Nyahururu to Lake Nakuru National Park famous as the home to thousands of lesser and greater flamingo. This park also provides sanctuary for Rothschild giraffe, rhino and leopard. After lunch embark on an afternoon game drive which will last until sunset.
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge BLD

Day 6. Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Game Reserve.
After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara, famous for its large prides of lion and the annual wildebeest migration (between July and October). Year round the reserve has a huge variety of wildlife including hippo and crocodile found in the rivers. Enjoy an early evening game drive in the Mara.
Mara Serena Lodge (2 nights) BLD

Day 7. Masai Mara National Game Reserve.
An early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast is recommended for a different perspective of the Mara and its wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve. BLD

Day 8. Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, drive to the border town of Isebania where you will go through immigration & customs procedures and meet your Tanzania driver. Proceed in the Tanzanian vehicle to Serengeti National Park , enjoy a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive en-route to your camp.
*Kirawira Camp (2 nights) BLD
*Kirawira is closed during the months of April & May, Mbalageti Serengeti (tented chalets) will be the alternate accommodation during that time.

Day 9. Serengeti National Park.
Today will be spent in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth. The essential features of climate, vegetation and fauna have barely changed in the past million years. Some patterns of life, death, adaptation and migration are as old as the hills themselves. It is the annual migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains (between July and October). So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back. BLD

Day 10. Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area home to the famous volcanic Ngorongoro Crater which is the largest unbroken caldera in the world. En-route visit the Olduvai Gorge site of archeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (2 nights) BLD

Day 11. Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Tanzania has implemented nature conservation rules limiting visitors to half-day exploration of the Crater. The crater (610 metres deep and 260km squared) is a microcosm of East African scenery and game. There are 25,000 larger animals within the crater itself, mostly zebra and wildebeest. However, this is undoubtedly the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the black-maned males. Your 4X4 vehicle will take you down the steep walls of the caldera into the crater itself in search of the "Big 5". After your visit to the Crater, return to your lodge where your afternoon is at leisure. BLD

Day 12. Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before driving to Lake Manyara National Park . This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is comprised of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Many large and small mammals frequent the park that is known for its tree-climbing lions. With 350 species of bird, storks and flamingoes, this park is a bird watchers paradise. Lunch will be taken at your lodge prior to embarking on your afternoon game drive.
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge BLD

Day 13. Lake Manyara to Nairobi.
After breakfast, drive to the border town of Namanga where you will clear customs and immigration formalities. Proceed in the Kenyan vehicle to Nairobi , Kenya 's colourful capital city. Upon arrival in Nairobi you will be taken to the Nairobi Serena Hotel to check into your day room. This evening you will be transferred to "The Carnivore" Restaurant for a farewell dinner. After dinner you will be transferred to Nairobi 's Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your flight home. Our staff will reconfirm your onward flight, and assist you at check-in. BLD

	Per Person Sharing	Single Room Supplement	Period
Low season	US$  2860	US$ 715	01 Apr - 31 May 07
Mid season	US$  2990	US$ 747	01 Jun - 30 Jun & 01 Nov - 15 Dec 07
High season	US$  3299	US$ 824	01 Jan - 31 Mar & 01 Jul – 31 Oct 08

PRICE INCLUDES

• Complimentary transfer to/from Airport on arrival and departure date
• Accommodation and meals
• Park entrance fee where applicable
• Service of an English speaking driver guide
• Transport based on a 4WD safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing in Tanzania
• Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing in Kenya
• Accommodation and all meals while on safari
• Nairobi Arusha transfers
• Dinner on the last day of the tour
• Game drives as per the Itinerary
• Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
• Government taxes

PRICE EXCLUDES

• Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
• International flight into East Africa
• Departure taxes - Visa and any related fees
• Departure tax
• Tips to porters and drive