Rates & Details:

Rates - $7995 Per person double occupancy (12 day land package only, including 3 Kenya domestic flights)

 + $395pp (Required) Travel & “Flying Doctors” emergency medical evacuation Insurance as required by camp regulators.

Payment details are as Follows:

$1500 per person deposit + $395 Insurance fee to be purchased within 10 days of deposi

We can add additional trip insurance for your international airfare (at a discount) within 15 days of your airfare purchase. (Airfare obtained by mileage or awards travel is excluded)

3 payments of $2165 per person Due on Feb 15^th, April 1^st, June 1^st  

All payments are non refundable. Any cancellation for a ‘non insurance covered reason’ are non refundable. However, in the event of unforeseen ‘non covered’ cancellation, we will do our best to resell a cancelled reservation and return all funds less a facilitation fee but there is no guarantee. Reservations may be assigned to a 3^rd party. 3^rd party is subject to approval from our office.

This is a 12 day “Full Board” All inclusive Luxury Safari that includes but not limited to the following:

Arrival Transfers in Nairobi from airport to Hotel.

4+ Star Luxury Hotel in Nairobi (1 night)

Transfers from Nairobi Hotel to Airport 

Domestic Flights from Nairobi to Masai Mara

Transfers to Camps

All Permits (night drives included) for Game Reserve at $150 per person per day ($32,000 for our group)

7 days/6 nights on Safari, Full Board including all meals and drinks (beer, wine, mixed drinks)

Land Rover Game Drives 2 to 3 per day/night with Naturalist Guide/Driver

Transfers from Camps to Mara Airport

Domestic Flights from Mara to Mombasa

3 days/3 nights in standard rooms at 4+ Star Serena Hotel & Spa including Diner and Breakfast

Transfers to Mombasa Airport

Domestic Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi.

City tour of Nairobi that includes tour bus transportation, Museum tour of author, Karen Von Blixen’s home / Coffee Plantation in the town of “Karen”, Tour of African bead factory, stop at shopping area, transportation to the “Carnivore” restaurant, transportation to International airport for departure back to USA.

 There are a few minor exclusions as follows:

1. International Airfare to Nairobi.(we expect a group rate from Heathrow to Nairobi)
2. Entrance Visa for US citizens to Kenya; $60 per person must be paid by each individual. Visa cannot be included in Package. This may be purchased upon arriving at the airport in Kenya HOWEVER to save time for the group at airport during Nairobi arrival, we STONGLY recommend pre purchasing by sending your passport to Kenya Embassy in Washington DC. We will recommend a Visa facilitator here in the USA. 
3. Departure evening dinner at The Carnivore (A-la-carte dining / separate checks)
4. Specialty/Premium Brand Liquors. (you may bring duty free premium liquors to the camps with you)
5. Excursions or Spa services at Serena Mombasa. (mountain biking, big game fishing, massage, etc)
6. Upgrades to Ocean front rooms or Suites at Mombasa Serena hotel

This event is a “Bucket List” adventure of a lifetime done with people of like mind (lifestyle couples). The stateside organizers are Joe and Shelley Giantonio who have been on Safari many times. Joe also used to operate the Tandem concession for the East African Annual Skydiving Convention and has developed great relationships with Safari organizers in East Africa.

Schedule

Africa Safari Sept 2013

Mon 23-Sept-13 Day 1 International Flight from USA to Nairobi

Tue 24-Sep-13 Day 2 Nairobi: Ole Sereni Hotel

Wed 25-Sep-13 Maasai Mara: Day 3 Confluence: Rekero Tented Camp:

Naboisho Conservancy: Rekero Naboisho Camp Thu 26-Sep-13 Maasai Mara: Day 4

Confluence: Rekero Tented Camp:

Naboisho Conservancy: Rekero Naboisho Camp Fri 27-Sep-13 Maasai Mara: Day 5

Confluence: Rekero Tented Camp:

Naboisho Conservancy: Rekero Naboisho Camp Sat 28-Sep-13 Maasai Mara: Day 6

Naboisho Conservancy: Rekero Naboisho Camp

Confluence: Rekero Tented Camp Sun 29-Sep-13 Maasai Mara: Day 7

Naboisho Conservancy: Rekero Naboisho Camp

Confluence: Rekero Tented Camp Mon 30-Sep-13 Maasai Mara: Day 8

Naboisho Conservancy: Rekero Naboisho Camp

Confluence: Rekero Tented Camp Tue 01-Oct-13 South Coast: Day 9

Mombasa North: Mombasa Serena Wed 02-Oct-13 South Coast: Day 10

Mombasa North: Mombasa Serena Thu 03-Oct-13 South Coast: Day 11

Mombasa North: Mombasa Serena Fri 04-Oct-13 Day 12

Early Flight Mombasa to Nairobi City Tour of Nairobi / Dinner at the “Carnivore” Late Day International Departure to USA

Day 1 International Flight from USA to Kenya

Day 2 Ole Serena Hotel – Layover to recoup from International Flight in down town Nairobi and prepare for flights to the Serengeti /Masai Mara conservancy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCkoOcUMuhg

Day 3 Flights to Masai Mara

Scheduled Flight: Safarilink Airlines : Nairobi Wilson to Mara Ol Kiombo. Collect your tickets by presenting your paperwork (group leader will handle this) at least one hour ahead of the departure time at the Safarilink check-in desk on the ground floor of the ALS Building at Wilson Aerodrome. There is a strict 15kg (35 lbs) per person baggage allowance, with a further 100kg (220 lbs) limit on total baggage and bodyweight which can be averaged across the group. Bags should be small and soft (duffle bag types) as larger hard-case cases will not always fit into the baggage compartments of smaller aircraft. Local departure tax has been pre-paid as part of the package price.

Days 3 -6 Group 1 (8 Couples + group leader) Rekaro Confluence Camp

(Rekaro camp requires proof of a valid Travel insurance policy that names each individual & includes emergency medical evacuation clause)

Co-owned by Asilia group and Jackson Looseyai World Famous Masai Guide and BBC spokesperson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39v_M74FRSM

A vehicle and guide from Rekero Tented Camp will be waiting for you at the airstrip ready for the 30 minute drive into camp. The route passes through game areas all the way, so you may choose to take a little longer and make a game drive of it along the way.Masai Mara National Park: This is the section of the greater Serengeti ecosystem which lies on the northern side of the Kenya /Tanzania border. The area is of course best known for its massive wildebeest and zebra migration, around 1.5 million large herbivores combined into one enormous lawnmower. The migration is drawn into this northern area during the dry season months August to October by the presence of permanent water in the Mara River and its tributaries. This camp is in an absolutely prime game- viewing location, on the broad grasslands and close to the confluence of the Mara and Talek rivers, this is where much of the main migration action takes place August to October and the best spot for major river crossings. You will see tens of thousands of animals in a 3 day period. There will be waves of Giraffes, Elephants, Zebras, Lions, Cheetahs, Wildebeests, often in close proximity to the camp.

By choosing this camp your organizers are positioning you for the best chance of witnessing one of the greatest spectacles of the migration; a mass crossing of the Mara River. This is where 10’s of thousands of wildebeests. Zebras, antelope, springbuck, and other grazers pile up at the bank of the river and are forced by sheer numbers to cross a crocodile infested river. This phenomenon occurs several times during the period between August and October with the greatest likely hood occurring in late September.

Group 2 (8 Couples + group leader) Rekaro Naboisho Conservancy Camp

(Rekaro camp requires proof of a valid Travel insurance policy that names each individual & includes emergency medical evacuation clause)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVRMvK-HrNA

A vehicle and guide from Rekero Tented Camp will be waiting for you at the airstrip ready for the 90 minute drive into camp. The route passes through game areas all the way, so you may choose to take a little longer and make a game drive of it along the way.

The 50,000 Acre Naboisho Conservancy: This area is comprised of northeast sector of the Masai Mara National Reserve; it provides an exclusive safari experience. The land includes contributions from over 500 Masai landowners and conservancy fees are directed back to these landowners, providing them with a sustainable livelihood and it remains untarnished by heavy tourism. By financially supporting the landowners and the surrounding communities, Naboisho Camp celebrates a spirit of "coming together" - the Masai definition of the camp's name.

The 9 tents at Naboisho Camp emulate hotel suites set in the middle of the vast plain. Safari-chic accommodations are appointed with plush fabrics and ample living space, with modern bath facilities that include both indoor and open -air outdoor shower options, double-basin sinks, and flush toilets. The camp is anchored by a lounge tent and dining tent where guests enjoy gourmet family-style meals, place set with fine linens and glassware and moments of respite between game drives and activities. The staff specializes in inventive dishes with bush breakfasts, picnics, and evening sundowners providing a more private dining experience

The wildlife includes lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, wild dog, and a host of plains game. The camp’s recent establishment and the new presence of game vehicles is still a curiosity for the wildlife, making interactions inc redibly special and intimate. Masai guides lead expeditions on foot and by vehicle into the wilderness. Naboisho has special permits allowing night drives as an additional option, one of only a few in east Africa. This Conservancy has the highest densities of lions in Africa. One of the major prides, comprised of 22 lions, makes its home nearby the camp. There are also an impressive number of elephant, giraffe, and other plains animals, in addition to hosting some of the rarest animals in Kenya, such as Wild Dog. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy also limits the number of tourists who may enter the area, thereby reducing the crowds of vehicles. Guests often find themselves the only vehicle around, giving spectacular, unspoiled views of exciting wildlife. This Camp is among the finest in all of Africa and requires reservations well more than a year in advance for periods during the great migration.

Day 6 Masai Mara Each group switches camps for days 6 to 9 Group 1 Goes to Rekaro Naboisho Group 2 Goes to Rekaro Confluence

Day 9 Both groups converge at airport to Fly from Masai Mara to Mombasa. Remain at Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel/Spa until the morning of Day 12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WoX42OQK1w

Day 12 Early Flight from Mombasa to Nairobi with City Tour of Nairobi / Dinner at the world famous ‘Carnivore’ restaurant. Tour Coffee Plantation and House of Baroness Karen Von Blixen the subject of, and featured in the Movie “Out of Africa” http://hookedonhouses.net/2010/03/22/karen-blixens-house-in- out-of-africa/ Late Evening Red-eye International Departure to US.

To book this vacation, please call Gary Booth at 1.800.349.3025 Ext 102.