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Evergreen Africa 2017

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18 10 Day Kenya Safari Day 1 Nairobi Welcome to Kenya, and to the bustling city of Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a welcome briefi ng from your Tour Director. Overnight Stay: Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi Day 2 Nairobi to Amboseli (FB,L,D) Drive south to Amboseli National Park and check into your lodge spectacularly located in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. After lunch at the lodge enjoy an included game drive through the open savanna which is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo, whilst the swamp areas are populated by hippo pods. Dinner tonight is on the deck of the lodge. Two Night Stay: Amboseli Serena Lodge Day 3 Amboseli (FB,L,D) Morning and evening games drives in this remarkable reserve known as a photographers paradise with the most popular displays of wildlife including lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and a host of antelope and bird species including 47 different varieties of raptor. You're Invited: Visit a traditional Maasai village and be welcomed by the village chief to experience a culture famous for its close relationship with wildlife and the earth. Enjoy an included lunch and bush BBQ dinner with sunset views across the savanna plains. Day 4 Amboseli to Lake Naivasha (FB,L,D) Relax and enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then travel north stopping for lunch in Nairobi, before heading along Kenya's great escarpment to Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley. Supplied by fresh water from the escarpment, the lake is 146 square kilometres and home to a large variety of life including a sizeable population of hippo. Your lodge tonight is set in one hundred and fi fty acres of grassland studded with Acacia bushes and trees, with resident giraffe, hippo, waterbuck and both Vervet and Colobus monkey. Two Night Stay: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge Day 5 Lakes Area (FB,L,D) Depart the lodge after breakfast for a game drive at Lake Nakuru, whose ecosystem comprises of the lake surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide diversity of species with fl amingos being the main attractions of the area. The surrounding basin supports white rhino and buffalo and over 450 species of terrestrial birds. The area is the centre of a conservation project to maintain Kenya's natural habitats and encourage people to respect the wildlife. Lunch is included at the Lion Hill Lodge located on the rim of the lake. Day 6 Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara (FB,L,D) After breakfast, visit Crescent Island, a wildlife sanctuary on the eastern shore of Lake Naivasha and enjoy a walk in a tranquil environment. Travel south towards Tanzania into the Masai Mara National Reserve which covers some 1500 square kilometres adjoining the Serengeti National Park across the border. The park has a very high density of lion, leopard and cheetah and is one of the best places in Africa to see these big cats all year round. During the months of July to October, millions of wildebeest, impala and zebra cross the border into the Masai Mara in search of water, in what is known as the Great Migration. Enjoy a buffet dinner at your lodge situated in the heart of the national park. Three Night Stay: Keekorok Lodge Day 7/8 Masai Mara National Reserve (FB,L,D) (all x 2) Enjoy included morning and evening extended game drives through the Masai Mara which is situated in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grasslands, home to large herds of zebra, impala, antelope and gazelle. Giraffe search for lush foliage and hippos populate the streams and waterholes, all looked on by lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena. The lodge hosts an outdoor 'boma' dinner where you can taste African specialties and experience the night sounds of the wild. Discover More: Hot air balloon fl ight over the Masai Mara (extra expense) Day 9 Masai Mara to Nairobi (FB,L,HD) This morning, a fi nal chance to take a game drive or simply enjoy a relaxing morning and lunch at the lodge. Later travel back to Nairobi where you are treated to a fi nal night African feast at Carnivores Restaurant, known for carved meat and a friendly atmosphere. Transfer after dinner to your hotel. Overnight Stay: Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi Day 10 Nairobi (FB) This morning bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward or homebound fl ight. We trust you enjoyed your Evergreen Tours Africa experience. NAIROBI AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK LAKE NAIVASHA MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE 3 2 2 2 KENYA Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru National Park 1 Night Stopovers Land Content Map provided as a guide only.Please refer to terms & conditions. Hot Air Balloon over Masai Mara:Discover the beauty of the open Masai savannah on an early morning hot air balloon fl ight. (Must be booked on tour) Duration: Approx. 1 hour fl ight Evergreen Price: US$395 Discover More Included in Your Price • All-inclusive touring • 'Must-see' attractions • Three night stay in the Masai Mara • Two night stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge • Two night stay at Lake Naivasha Lodge • Exhilarating game drives in Amboseli, Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Parks • Authentic cultural experiences • Fully escorted by experienced Evergreen Tours Local Guide • Knowledgeable local game rangers • All meals included in game reserves • Free airport transfers • All tipping and gratuities included • Enjoy included game drives in 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with open roof access • Marvel at the awesome views of Mount Kilimanjaro from your lodge • Morning and evening game drive in Amboseli National Reserve • Nature walk at Crescent Island wildlife sanctuary at Lake Naivasha • Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park • Two full days of game driving in the Masai Mara • Cultural dance performances at your lodges • Dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi You're Invited • Visit a Maasai village in Amboseli to learn about traditional life Dining Highlights • 25 superb meals including 9 Full Buffet Breakfasts (FB), 8 Lunches (L), 1 Highlight Dinner (HD) and 7 Dinners (D) • In Nairobi taste the different carved meats of Africa at Carnivores Restaurant • Outdoor 'Boma' dinner in the Masai Mara AVAILABLE ON PAGE 11 EARLYBIRD DISCOUNTS Africa Departure Dates and Prices Tour Code: EKEN 10 Day Kenya Safari 2017 Twin Share Single Room 11 May $ 6,695 $7,915 25 May $ 6,695 $7,915 8 Jun $ 6,695 $7,915 6 Jul $ 6,695 $7,915 3 Aug $ 6,695 $7,915 17 Aug $ 6,695 $7,915 31 Aug $ 6,695 $7,915 7 Sep $ 6,695 $7,915 21 Sep $ 6,695 $7,915 5 Oct $ 6,695 $7,915 Deposit: Deposit (due within 5 days of booking) $1,000 Other Touring Information All Prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Tour price shown includes all sightseeing, entrance fees, meals as specifi ed and accommodation. All fl ights must be booked at specifi ed times, please enquire for details. Tour itinerary and prices valid for departures from 01 April to 31 October 2017. Tour Maps: Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon. For full terms and conditions see www.evergreentours.com.au

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