Wondering if it's a good idea to take your kids on safari in
Africa? Kenya has long been delivering safe and rewarding family safaris
world-renowned Big 5 game reserves as well as beach holidays on the country's
dazzling coastline and Indian Ocean islands. And let’s not forget that this
East African country is also home to the greatest wildlife spectacle of them
all - the Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration
Spend an unforgettable family safari in Kenya tracking big
cats on game drives on a Masai Mara Safari; drifting over vast plains on a
scenic hot air balloon flight; going on guided bush walks led by red-robed
Maasai warriors and hand feeding giraffe at the well-known Giraffe Manor. And
when they're not with you, your kids can join in junior ranger programmes
packed with unforgettable experiences such as learning to shoot a bow and
arrow, making fire with sticks or casting animal tracks in plaster.
Wildlife-rich game reserves, white sand beaches, Maasai
warriors, once-in-a-lifetime activities and all the atmosphere of big game
Africa - how could you not bring the kids on safari in Kenya?
Our selection of family-friendly accommodation and tours
includes private villas, intimate tented camps and luxury lodges in prime
locations from the Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park to the beach-fringed
island of Lamu.
NAIROBI
Nairobi’s cosmopolitan charm includes a vibrant cultural
life, great places to eat and an exciting night life! If you are just passing
through this melting pot of people, there are some great attractions that are
not to be missed, including the intriguing National Museum, a National Park
within the city (yes! You heard right – a wildlife park that measures 170
square kms! And has lion, leopard and rhino), an irresistible elephant
orphanage, Karen Blixen’s former home, the most heartwarming elephant
orphanage, and so much more. Welcome to one of Africa’s most dynamic cities, a
place that you’ll almost certainly pass through and one that you will love!
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Probably the most famous of the reserves, the Masai Mara, in
Kenya’s southwestern corner, boasts an astonishing amount of game. Unfenced,
the Mara is bounded in the east by the Ngama Hills and in the west by the
Oloololo or Siria Escarpment. Gazelle, wildebeest and zebra graze in large
numbers and where prey is found so are predators. Not only is this a great
place in which to find game, but also the wide greeny-gold savannahs spotted
with thorn trees make it ideal for photography. The Mara, as it is known in
Kenya, is ravishingly beautiful and also offers long, undisturbed views and
utterly dramatic panoramas. The weather really means something here. The sun
may beat down unforgiving, huge clouds in fabulous shapes may sweep across the
widest of skies; the wind ripples the grasses as though a giant hand strokes
them. The landscape is stunning.
The famously black-manned Mara lions are possibly the stars
of the Mara show, but cheetah, elephant, kongoni, topi, Thompson’s gazelle,
waterbuck, hyena, and primates are all here too. As with the rest of Kenya, the
birding is good.
Famously, the Mara is the northerly end of the Great
Migration, that great primeval surge of wildebeest, zebra and antelope that
sweeps in from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai Mara as the Tanzanian
grass starts to fail. The large predators that pick off the weak, the
stragglers and the young track them. The
great herds, in the Masai Mara from July through October, mass along the Mara
River, pushing, shoving and fantastically noisy, just waiting for the first
animal to cross so that they can all follow, lemming-like, on the final leg of
the journey. However, crocodiles lie in wait, sluggishly cruising the waters,
fully prepared for their best meal of the year. Many fail in the life-and-death
struggle - drowned, eaten by the crocodiles or, made careless or weak by their
stressful swim, brought down by lions. The Masai Mara is not to be missed.
LOLDIA RANCH
Loldia Ranch was originally established by a family who
trekked by ox wagon from South Africa a century ago and their descendants still
own the land today. Here you can
experience the life of Kenya’s early settlers.
The current Loldia House was built in the Second World War
and nestles under ancient acacia and wild fig trees in a uniquely peaceful
setting. Lush lawns run down to the western shores of Lake Naivasha, the Great
Rift Valley’s highest and purest lake. Plants and flowers fill the garden. Wild
animals roam free here with small antelope wandering through the gardens,
occasional buffalo, and hippo grazing at night. The original character of the
house has been kept with comfy chairs around a huge fireplace and a deep and
shady veranda to relax on.
DAY 1:
JULY – OCTOBER 2015
NAIROBI
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you
will be met and assisted by Travel Wild Representative. After a brief
introduction, a transfer will be arranged to your hotel for leisure. Overnight
at the Royal Orchid Hotel
http://www.royalorchidhotels.com/hotel-royal-orchid-azure-nairobi/overview.asp
DAY 2:
JULY – OCTOBER 2015
NAIROBI – MASAI MARA (Approximately 5 ½ hours drive)
After breakfast, depart for the world famous Masai Mara
National Reserve. Arrive at your camp for check-in and have lunch. The camp
blends in perfectly with its surrounding hillside landscape. The accent here is
on the Masai people and the wealth of wildlife, birdlife, and natural flora to
be found in the fabled Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game drive
in a camps shared 4x4 vehicle around the world famous Mara. Dinner and
overnight stay at the Governors Camp (B/L/D)
http://www.governorscamp.com/property-descriptions/governors-camps-masai-mara/governors-camp
Governors camp includes
Full board accommodation, 3 meals per person per night,
purified water and welcome drink, laundry, 2 extended game drives in a camps
shared custom made 4WD vehicle.
DAY 3 & 4:
JULY – OCTOBER 2015
MASAI MARA
Full day spent in the Mara with morning and afternoon game
drives in camps shared 4x4 vehicle. All meals and overnight stay at the
Governors Camp (B/L/D)
http://www.governorscamp.com/property-descriptions/governors-camps-masai-mara/governors-camp
Masai Mara offers an absolutely unique variety of animals. The reason is that
this hilly region is both humid and fertile, and is crossed by the Mara and
Talek rivers, full of crocodiles and hippos. The abundance of water and
excellent availability of food are the reasons why the Masai Mara, which in
fact is a continuation of the Tanzanian Serengeti National Park, has the
greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa. There is a
particularly dramatic “spectacle” from July to October, the annual migration of
huge herds of Gnus and zebras. Predators such as Hyenas, Jackals, Leopards and
Lions of course, closely follow these herds. Gigantic herds of over 200
buffaloes can also be observed. Plenty of food is available for elephants,
giraffes, and the many species of antelopes.
OPTIONAL (hot air balloon taking off in the beautiful early
morning, you drift above the browsing game and have tremendous opportunities
for unusual photographs. What could be more uplifting than an early morning
safari in a hot air balloon flying over the vast plains of Africa? Witness an
African sunrise as a plethora of wildlife roam the land beneath you. At the end
of the flight you land on the plains, in the midst of this enchanting savannah
a champagne breakfast is laid out with the mouth watering aroma of sausages,
eggs, and bacon, sizzling over a charcoal fire. Drive in a leisurely fashion
with game viewing on your way back to your camp).
DAY 5:
JULY – OCTOBER 2015
MASAI MARA - LAKE NAIVASHA (Approximately 5 ½ hours drive)
After breakfast, we travel into the Great Rift Valley to
your Lodge situated just above the shores of Lake Naivasha within the Great
Rift Valley –one of the true Natural Wonders of the World. Arrive in time to check in and have lunch at
your hotel. At Loldia House you’ll experience the life of Kenya’s early
settlers. Loldia House is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan
country life and explore the Great Rift Valley. There are beautiful views of
the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot. Wild animals roam free on the farm and in
the evening’s hippo munch quietly by the waterside. It is situated on a private
farm of some 6,500 acres on the shores of Lake Naivasha. Here guests are free
to explore the farm with one of our guides, to enjoy the interaction of farming
activities and the wild animals which live alongside. Loldia House is a perfect
place from which to end your exciting safari holiday around Kenya. Overnight at
Loldia House (B/L/D)
http://www.governorscamp.com/property-descriptions/loldia-house-great-rift-valley
Loldia House includes
Full board accommodation, 3 meals per person per night,
purified water, laundry, exploring the ranch in a camps shared 4WD custom made
vehicle
DAY 6:
JULY – OCTOBER 2015
LAKE NAIVASHA – NAIROBI – DEPARTURE (Approximately 2 hours
drive)
Have breakfast at the camp and depart for Nairobi. Kenyans
most colorful city, from here you proceed to the Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport for your onward flight (B)
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USING: ROYAL ORCHID HOTEL, GOVERNORS CAMP, LOLDIA HOUSE
VALID: 1 – 31 JULY & 1 – 31 OCTOBER 2015
If 2 Pax: Usd 1700 Per Person Sharing
If 3 Pax: Usd 1580 Per Person Sharing
If 4 Pax: Usd 1520 Per Person Sharing
If 5 Pax: Usd 1480 Per Person Sharing
If 6 Pax: Usd 1460 Per Person Sharing
VALID: 1 AUGUST – 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
If 2 Pax: Usd 1880 Per Person Sharing
If 3 Pax: Usd 1760 Per Person Sharing
If 4 Pax: Usd 1705 Per Person Sharing
If 5 Pax: Usd 1670 Per Person Sharing
If 6 Pax: Usd 1645 Per Person Sharing
INCLUSIONS:
· Arrival and
departure transfers
· 01 Night
accommodation at the Royal Orchid Hotel on a BB Basis
· 04 Nights
accommodation at Safari Camp on a FB Basis
· Transport in
a safari minivan with pop up roof
· Game drives
in a camps shared 4 x 4 vehicle at Masai Mara
· Park
entrance fees
· Services of
an experienced English speaking driver guide
· 01 litre
mineral water per person per day while on safari
EXCLUSIONS:
· Meals not
mentioned
· Drinks
·
International & local flights
·
Tips/gratuities
· Entry visas
and fees
· Items of a
personal nature and any other not mentioned above.
Other Important Notes:
· Passports
should be valid at least 6 months beyond the period of stay
· It is the
duty of the client to check passport requirements for travel
· Check-in at
hotels is 1400 hours and check-out is 1000 hours
· Missed or
delayed flights can lead to changes in itinerary and will be at the clients’
expense should the case arise
· Luggage
limit of 1 soft bag maximum 15 Kilograms per person during travel in
Kenya. Hard cases should be avoided as
they cannot fit in safari vehicles/aircrafts.
· All prices
given are subject to availability
Optional Activities
· Daphne
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – Nairobi
USD 65 Per Person
· Karen Blixen
Museum & Giraffe Centre – Nairobi
USD 80 Per Person
· Nairobi National Museum & Snake Park -
Nairobi USD 70 Per Person
· Crescent
Island Park – Naivasha USD 70 Per Person
· Masai
Village Visit – Masai Mara USD 35 Per Person
· Balloon
safaris USD 455 Per Person
REMARKS:
· Rates are
subject to change at the time of final confirmation as per availability of
Hotels & Tours
· Quote is
valid for minimum 2 pax travelling together.
· Valid for
Indian Nationals only.
· All the
above are special rates and are available for limited period only
· If any
reduction in pax will affect to the cost
· We reserve
all rights to change / amend any bookings at any point of time.
PAYMENT TERMS:
· 30% NON
REFUNDABLE Deposit at the time of FINAL Confirmation
· 35% 1 month
Prior to Departure
· 35% 15 days
Prior to Departure
CANCELLATION TERMS:
· 30% deposit
will be charged against any cancellations till 30 days before travel date
· Till 30 -15
days before travel date 65% is charged against any cancellations
· Till 15 -
100 % is charged against any cancellations
· Any
Deviation /Change in Itinerary will be done with a charge of INR 3000
· Any Changes in
Itinerary / vehicle would be charged extra as per availability.
