7 Day Big Five Safari - Kenya
A superb introduction to Kenya’s most visited parks, game reserve and world top animal sanctuaries, the Jewel of this African Safari in Kenya’s top best and world renowned, Maasai Mara National park, arguably the most visited where virtually every wildlife is to be spotted with over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. A chance to spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, elephant and many more in the greater Mara ecosystem which plays host to the annual 7th wonder of world, the yearly migration of over 2 million wildebeest and zebras (July to October), following on their heels are the predators of the Savannah, visit the local Maasai cultural village, get to know about their ancient culture and tradition preserved for generation, an exciting experience. Explore Lake Nakuru National park, first rhino sanctuary in Kenya, an ideal to spot the endangered rhinos among other wildlife and plenty bird species including Flamingos’, Pelicans, Cormorant among others. A True Africa wilderness experience! Amboseli showcases the magnificent snow capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tsavo, best known for the red elephants and the abundance of Wildlife creates an amazing spectacle along with the outstanding camps and lodges.
Destination: Masai Mara 2 nights / Lake Naivasha 1 night / Lake Nakuru 1 Night / Amboseli 2 Nights
DAY 1: AIRPORT – MAASAI MARA
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be greeted and welcomed by company representatives, depart to Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara National park, via the great Rift Valley, stop-over at the view point for sightseeing and photography, proceed to Maasai Mara, arrive at the lodge on time for lunch. Later that evening we enjoy a game drive and take the opportunity to capture wildlife. On return we enjoy the cuisine offered and spend the night.
>> All meals and overnight at Le Maison Luxury Tented Camp or similar - (Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 2: FULL DAYS GAME DRIVE
We enjoy a morning breakfast and head out for a full day’s game drive offering the opportunity to spot diverse wildlife, including the big five, black mane lions, the Mara cheetah, wild-dogs, Topi and, gazelles among others. We visit the banks of river Mara, the crossing point during the yearly migration; and settle for lunch under the shade of a tree. After a lovely lunch we continue with the game drive, later we exit the park, you have the option to enjoy a visit to the Maasai Cultural village, enjoy and learn their ancient old culture and traditions, preserved for generations and join them in song.
>>All meals and overnight at Le Maison Luxury Tented Camp or similar - (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 3: MAASAI MARA – LAKE NAIVASHA
After breakfast depart to Lake Naivasha, we arrive at the lodge on time for lunch, relax and enjoy leisure time before visiting the Crescent Island, the site famous for the movies, Out Of Africa, Born Free among others filmed in the Island vicinity, explore the Lake see hippo and other wildlife with variety of bird species to be seen, including Pelicans, Cormorants, Fish Eagle, Ibis among others.. Vervet monkeys are spotted as well, later return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
>>All meals and overnight at Lake Elementaita Lodge - (Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 4: LAKE NAIVASHA – LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast, check-out and depart to Lake Nakuru National park, arrive at the lodge for lunch, then embark on an evening game drive, search for the endangered rhino, buffalo, waterbuck among other wildlife species, with plenty of Baboons and vervet monkeys to be spotted as well, return back for dinner and overnight.
>>All meals and overnight at Lake Elementaita Sirville Lodge - (Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU - AMBOSELI
After breakfast, check-out and drive to Amboseli National park, arrive at the lodge for lunch followed by evening game drive where we capture the magnitude and beauty of elephant herds, Cape buffalo, lions, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, among other wild animals to be found, with over 400 species of birds having been recorded, it should be easy to spot a few. Arrive on time for lunch followed by evening game drive, return back for dinner and overnight.
>>All meals and overnight at AA Amboseli Lodge - (Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 6: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE
Wake u early, watch over the Mountt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest free standing mountain, breakfast, set off for a full day game drive, search for the huge African elephants, among other game, visit the view point, with its stunning view of the entire Amboseli ecosystem, see variety of birds species, later return for dinner and overnight.
>>All meals and overnight at AA Amboseli - (Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 7: AMBOSELI – NAIROBI
Wake up early morning, absorbing the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting, check-out after breakfast, depart to Nairobi, a complimentary visit to the renowned David Sheldrick elephant sanctuary, see orphan elephants at close range during their daily mud bath and feeding routine, learn more on the conservation project at hand, participate and support the project, later you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home, after a splendid safari with us!
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation 2 people sharing a double room while on safari and meals as indicated
All park, game reserves and conservancy fees plus government taxes
Game drives throughout your tour in a safari minivan with a pop-up rooftop for good game viewing and photography
Professional English speaking driver/guide. A translator can be made available as per your request when booking
Bottled mineral water included while on safari
Safari vehicles have Wi-Fi available
Return airport transfers
International air fare
Items of personal nature, for example: passport, visa, cameras etc
Maasai cultural village visit, cost US$ 25 per person
Drinks taken during meals
Gratuities to the driver/guide
In the event of clients cancelling their reservations Xtreme Safari Africa shall have the right either to claim the total amount of any deposit paid by such client or to claim any damages suffered by the company. In accordance with the international policy adopted by tour operators Xtreme Safari Africa reserves the right to cancel any tour before departure in which event the entire payment will be refunded without any further obligation on the part of the Company. If you wish to cancel your booking you must advise us immediately. You will be liable to pay the following cancellation charges:
• When we have a signed booking form and the reservation is cancelled (even without a deposit received), Xtreme Safari Africa shall have the right to claim any damages suffered by the company due to this cancellation.
• Where your booking is for a package, you will be responsible for all cancellation charges, of whatsoever nature, imposed by the suppliers providing the component parts of such travel arrangements.
• Xtreme Safari Africa charges a cancellation fee equal to 40% of the package price on any finalized booking. However, Xtreme Safari Africa reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the total package, in its sole discretion, in particular circumstances. Any monies, which you have already paid to Xtreme Safari Africa, will be taken by us as payment or part payment of any cancellation charges.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
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BOOKING CONDITIONS
A deposit of 25% (non-refundable) is required to secure a booking. The exchange rate on the date of final payment will be used as the basis to calculate the balance of your tour package. The balance of payment is due no later than 30 days prior to date of departure. Bookings shall be considered full and paid up once a final invoice has been issued and paid within 48 hours of the issuing of such an invoice. Should the invoice not be paid within this time, Xtreme Safari Africa reserves the right to re-issue the invoice if increases in foreign exchange rates or any other related costs occur. Booking confirmations are not released until Xtreme Safari Africa has received full payment & a complete signed booking form.
CANCELLATIONS
In the event of clients cancelling their reservations Xtreme Safari Africa shall have the right either to claim the total amount of any deposit paid by such client or to claim any damages suffered by the company. In accordance with the international policy adopted by tour operators Xtreme Safari Africa reserves the right to cancel any tour before departure in which event the entire payment will be refunded without any further obligation on the part of the Company. If you wish to cancel your booking you must advise us immediately. You will be liable to pay the following cancellation charges:
• When we have a signed booking form and the reservation is cancelled (even without a deposit received), Xtreme Safari Africa shall have the right to claim any damages suffered by the company due to this cancellation.
• Where your booking is for a package, you will be responsible for all cancellation charges, of whatsoever nature, imposed by the suppliers providing the component parts of such travel arrangements.
• Xtreme Safari Africa charges a cancellation fee equal to 40% of the package price on any finalized booking. However, Xtreme Safari Africa reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the total package, in its sole discretion, in particular circumstances. Any monies, which you have already paid to Xtreme Safari Africa, will be taken by us as payment or part payment of any cancellation charges.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
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PASSPORTS, VACCINATIONS, VISAS & INOCULATIOINS
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BREAK-AWAYS, CLAIMS & REFUNDS
Except for verifiable extenuating circumstances, refunds are not made for any missed tour services. Whilst it is possible to break away from the planned holiday itineraries, it is understood that such break-aways will be for the passenger’s account and there will be no refunds under any circumstances for unused services unless prior arrangements have been made with Xtreme Safari Africa prior to the issue of documentation. Refunds will not be made for unused sightseeing trips or meals. Xtreme Safari Africa will not accept any liability for any claims that are not received within 7 days of the termination of your tour.
COMPLAINTS
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