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ACTIVITY
GROUP TRIPS
Kenyan Parks & Indian Ocean
Ref: KP (2008 season)
Kenya
13 days Camping/Lodges/beach cottages - Big Game & swahili coast
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Introduction
In true Explore tradition, this off-beat trip combines some of
the best game viewing in East Africa with time on the Indian Ocean.
We visit the famous Rift Valley Lakes and use a rugged safari truck
to visit the lesser-known game reserves of Samburu and Tsavo.
Tour information
Rift Valley Lakes
From Nairobi we head north into the celebrated Rift Valley and our
first stop on the shores of Lake Naivasha. Here you may like to
visit Crescent island to search on foot for wildlife including giraffe,
zebra and wildebeest as well as excellent birdlife. There's also
the opportunity to spot game and explore the spectacular scenery
of Hell's Gate National Park before we continue north to Lake Nakuru.
Famous for its flamingos and superb game, we hope to spot rhino,
leopard, buffalo and lion on our game-drives here.
Samburu National Reserve & Tsavo West
Taking in some of Kenya's lesser known game parks we drive via Buffalo
Springs to camp in the splendid setting of Samburu National Reserve.
Game is plentiful here from the crocodile-infested river to lion,
elephant and oryx roaming the desert bush in the shadow of Mt. Kenya.
Turning south we drive via Sagana to Tsavo West National Park where
we take both morning and afternoon game drives in this huge reserve
experiencing some of the best views in Africa and searching for
elephant and ostrich among its many animal species.
Exotic Swahili Coast
From Mombasa we make a short journey south to spend our final two
days on the Swahili Coast overlooking the Indian Ocean. Here you
can beachcomb, snorkel in the warm waters, take a dhow trip to nearby
islands, birdwatch, enjoy excellent local produce and seafood or
just relax and enjoy the tropical warmth on the secluded beach.
The perfect end to a classic East African adventure.
Itinerary
1 Fly London/Nairobi.
2 Drive Lake Naivasha; optional trip to Crescent Island.
3 Optional walk in Crater Lake or Hell's Gate N.Park.
4 Drive Lake Nakuru NP, game drive.
5 Game drive through Buffalo Springs Reserve (en route) to Samburu
Reserve.
6 Extensive game viewing.
7 Dawn game drive; continue to Sagana.
8 Drive Tsavo West NP.
9 In Tsavo; game drives.
10 Through Tsavo; drive Maweni beach via Mombasa.
11 & 12 Free at Mawemi beach.
13 Fly London.
Accommodation and Meals
2nts lodge, 6nts camping, 3nts beach cottages; 14 breakfasts, 8
lunches & 8 dinners included.
Transport
4WD Safari Truck/On foot.
Comments
Plenty of variety on this unique trip with some long drives and
rough roads, compensated by excellent game viewing in the magnificent
Rift Valley lakes and Kenya's National Parks. There's also time
to unwind with 3 nights spent at the end of the trip on the exotic
Swahili coast.
Group Size
12 to 16.
Tour Staff
Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and cook.
Dates and Prices
Depart | Return | Price | Mon, 11th Aug 08 | Sat, 23rd Aug 08 | £1,687 | Mon, 8th Sep 08 | Sat, 20th Sep 08 | £1,407 | Mon, 6th Oct 08 | Sat, 18th Oct 08 | £1,407 | Mon, 22nd Dec 08 | Sat, 3rd Jan 09 | £1,707 | Mon, 9th Feb 09 | Sat, 21st Feb 09 | £1,469 | Mon, 13th Jul 09 | Sat, 25th Jul 09 | £1,749 | Mon, 10th Aug 09 | Sat, 22nd Aug 09 | £1,749 | updated: 22/07/08 09:11:18. |
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Group trips usually have between 10 - 18 people, with a good
mix of male and female, singles and couples, with most aged
between 25 - 55. They are run by a number of specialist companies
that we have worked with closely for many years. If you are
travelling by yourself, or enjoy the sociablility of other
like minded travellers, these are the trips for you.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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