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SUMMARY:KENYA AFRICA SAFARI
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DESCRIPTION:http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/9/c/2/event_80838882.jpegKenya Safari - 2012\\n\\n\\n\\nSeptember 5th - 16th\\n\\n\\n\\n$2\,695 - Land Only\\n\\n\\n\\nWe had this same itinerary in 2007 and I can tell you that everything was perfect. It was the most incredible experience with the best sightings\, lodges and food. This is the Africa safari you've been waiting for! And yes\, I took all these photo on our last trip other than this first one with the giraffe.\\n\\n\\n\\nG et ready to have an African spell cast over you. No feeling in the world matches the sheer exuberance of being on a safari - you will be spellbound by your first sightings of Cape buffalo\, cheetah\, elephants and giraffes. Experience the exhilaration of being in the wild\, the wonder of seeing these wonderful animals unhindered by bars or fences.\\n\\n\\n\\nKENYA\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/a/3/0/event_80838992.jpegSituated on the east coast of Africa\, and split in half by the equator\, is the colorful and exciting Republic of Kenya. The country has a multiracial population of 30 million with 50 different languages and dialects. However\, one can easily get by speaking English almost anywhere. Even with all these different people and customs\, Kenya is one of the most economically and politically stable countries on the continent of Africa.\\n\\n\\n\\nITINERARY\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 01: USA / Europe\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 02 : Europe / Nairobi\\n\\n\\n\\nMeet on arrival at the airport.\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter clearing with customs and immigration\, transfer to the Stanley hotel in Nairobi for your overnight stay. This evening meet with your host for an orientation and evening cocktails.\\n\\n\\n\\nLunch and dinner on own arrangements. Overnight at The Stanley Hotel\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://www.sarovahotels.com/stanley/index.php\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 03: Nairobi – Aberdares (B\,L\,D)\\n\\n\\n\\nBreakfast at your hotel and travel north\, passing near Thika\, which boasts the world's third largest pineapple plantation and Karatina with its colorful market. Soon you'll be at Nyeri\, one of Kenya's major towns and provincial headquarters and then on to the Aberdare http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/b/a/c/event_80839372.jpegCountry Club\, an elegant baronial style country home set in sprawling superbly landscaped gardens (120 miles – 3hrs)\\n\\n\\n\\n12.30PM Lunch at the Aberdare Country Club.\\n\\n\\n\\nClub transport takes you to the Ark Lodge. A uniquely shaped lodge tucked away in the Aberdares National Park forest . The lodge's water‑ hole and salt lick are well lit at night when the animals come to drink and a well-concealed "hide" affords eye‑to‑eye viewing of forest Elephant and other game\, including the endangered Black Rhino. You’re also likely to see Baboon\, Buffalo\, Bushbuck\, and Bush pig\, Civets\, Duikers\, Giant Forest Hog\, Colobus and Syke's Monkeys. The bird life includes some species not common in other places\, among them being: The Green Ibis\, Rufous Sparhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/e/0/4/event_80839972.jpegrow Hawk\, Mountain Buzzard\, Crowned Eagle and the Silvery ‑ Cheeked ‑ Hornbill.\\n\\n\\n\\nDinner in the lodge. www.lonrhohotels.com (http://www.lonrhohotels.com/)\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 04: Aberdares – Samburu (B\,L\,D)\\n\\n\\n\\nBreakfast at the Ark.\\n\\n\\n\\nReturn to the Aberdare Country Club where you will rejoin your driver guides\, retrieve your stored luggage and proceed on your safari adventure.\\n\\n\\n\\nTravel further north\, past the Equator and the dusty outpost known as Isiolo\, later drive into the semi-desert bush country of northern Kenya . Here you will meet the nomadic tribes of Samburu\, Borana\, and Turkana who have lived in this land blessed with rich colors and a variety of landscapes.\\n\\n\\n\\nLunch at Sarova Shaba Lodge.\\n\\n\\n\\nVisit the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River\, in the heart of Shaba National Reserve\, famous for the Out of Africa film by Joy Adamson . It has now been made famous once again with the shooting of the third edition of America’s television phenomenon\, SURVIVOR having been filmed on this location. (130 miles – 4hrs)\\n\\n\\n\\nThis afternoon enjoy a game viewing drive in the reserve ending with a sundowner and followed with dinner at the lodge.\\n\\n\\n\\nSarova Shaba Lodge www.sarovahotels.com (http://www.sarovahotels.com/)\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 05 Samburu (B\,L\,D)\\n\\n\\n\\nBreakfast will be served at the lodge. Full day exploring the Shaba and Bhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/a/d/a/event_80839162.jpeguffalo Springs National Reserves with lunch at Samburu Serena Lodge. The Shaba Reserve is named after an outcrop of volcanic rock that dominates the region. Evidence of the intensity of its upheaval is demonstrated by the formidable lava flow that travelers must cross to reach the reserve and the lodge. The Reserve's northern boundary is marked by the width of the Ewaso Nyiro river which empties into Lorian Swamp\; the tall doum palms which mark its course in silent contrast to the rugged and pitted tracts which make up much of the sanctuary. Many small hills dot the landscape and\, with four springs\, Shaba is better watered than its neighbors.\\n\\n\\n\\nAnimals commonly seen are Elephants\, Lions\, Cheetahs\, Grevy's Zebras\, Giraffes\, Gerenuks\, Buffalos\, Oryx\, Grants Gazelles\, Dikdiks and Waterbucks. The river forest attracts a wide variety of birds.\\n\\n\\n\\nAfternoon visit to a Samburu Cultural Village: This afternoon\, we will also enjoy a visit to a Samburu Cultural Village before returning to the lodge for the evening.\\n\\n\\n\\nJoin the Samburu dancers d onning their African regalia and the jingling on their feet\, flow by the rhythm of African beats and dance to their tunes that will leave you refreshed.\\n\\n\\n\\nIn the evening there is the opportunity to hear a talk about one of the tribes\, the Samburu\, followed by traditional African dances. After the performance you will have an opportunity to meet and photograph these colorful people.\\n\\n\\n\\nSarova Shaba Lodge.\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 06: Samburu – Lake Nakuru (B\,L\,D)\\n\\n\\n\\nTravel from Samburu\, heading west to Nyahururu\, still known to many as Thomson's Fhttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/e/f/4/event_80840212.jpegalls for its 237‑foot cascade. Afterwards\, travel in a southerly direction to your next destination: Lake Nakuru\, colored a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. You'll arrive at Lion Hill Lodge\, which offers unforgettable views of the lake from its hillside perch. The Lodge also is a perfect base from which to explore the lake on foot or by boat\, with its fabulous array of birds as well as many types of game\, including waterbuck\, rhino\, leopard and buffalo. (114 miles – 3hrs)\\n\\n\\n\\nBuffet lunch at the Lodge.\\n\\n\\n\\nAfternoon game drive in the park\, which is\, of course\, known for its birdlife ‑ as thousands of flamingos make this lake their home\, along with hundreds of other species. But wildlife is also in abundance here. You'll see large numbers of waterbuck\, warthog\, impala\, Buffalo\, Plains Game\, Cheetah\, and now Rhino\, as Lake Nakuru National Park has been made into one of Kenya's rhino sanctuaries.\\n\\n\\n\\nSarova Lion Hill Lodge www.sarovahotels.com (http://www.sarovahotels.com/)\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 07: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara (B\,L\,D)\\n\\n\\n\\nBreakfast at the Lodge.\\n\\n\\n\\nLeaving flamingo‑fringed Lake Nakuru behind\, you will drive to Narok\, the gateway to the Masai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Masailand. You'll reach the Sarovahttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/b/0/6/event_80843302.jpeg Mara Lodge in time for lunch. (198 miles – 5-½ hrs ).\\n\\n\\n\\nNowhere in Africa is wildlife more plentiful than in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. At the southern end of this 585 sq miles paradise and right in the http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/5/2/a/event_80841802.jpegpath of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra\, lies the Sarova Mara lodge.\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter lunch you are at leisure until 4.pm when you start your first game viewing drive in the reserve regarded as the most magnificent natural theatre in the world. Set in the heart of Africa’s Great Plains\, the Masai Mara is home to the highest concentration of animals and birds anywhere on the continent.\\n\\n\\n\\nReturn to the Camp in time to freshen up for dinner.\\n\\n\\n\\nOvernight stay at Sarova Mara Lodge. http://www.sarovahotels.com/mara/index.php\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 08 Masai Mara (B\,L\,D)\\n\\n\\n\\nEnjoy a full day in the Mara with two game drives included. This reserve is situated to the west of Nairobi \, on Tanzania's northern border - it is the extension to the larger Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The Masai Mara offers wonderful scenery and an abundance of big game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe waters of the Mara River are home to Crocodiles and pools of Hippo\, the Acacia woodlands and riverine forests favored by Leopard and Elephant\, and the open savannah and dry bush areas play host to the plains' game and their predators such as Lion\, Cheetah\, Hyena and Jackal.\\n\\n\\n\\nAfternoon visit to a Masai Cultural Village: This afternoon\, we shall have a taste of the http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/2/1/e/event_80841022.jpegMaasai Culture by visiting one of the many dotted Manyattas (villages). At the village\, join the Masai dancers d onning their African regalia and the jingling on their feet\, flow by the rhythm of African beats and dance to their tunes that will leave you refreshed.\\n\\n\\n\\nBe sure to return to the lodge in the evening refreshed and having learnt something from this pastoralist community.\\n\\n\\n\\nOvernight stay at Sarova Mara Lodge\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 09 Masai Mara/ Nairobi (B\,D)\\n\\n\\n\\nLeaving Masai Mara\, head back to Narok\, district headquarters of this part of Masailand and then travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley ‑ keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle ‑ and head up the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. You will arrive in Kenya's bustling capital city in time for lunch on own arrangements. Dayrooms are reserved at The Norfolk Hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city.\\n\\n\\n\\nhttp://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/f/b/2/event_80840402.jpegEvening transfer to The Carnivore Restaurant. The restaurant is considered ‘Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience'. This open-air meat specialty restaurant has strikingly different food\, service\, and atmosphere to anything ever seen in Kenya. Every type of meat imaginable\, are roasted on traditional Masai swords over a huge\, visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the restaurant.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe waiters then carry these swords around the restaurant\, carving unlimited amounts of the prime meats onto sizzling\, cast iron plates in front of you. A wide selection of salads\, vegetable side dishes\, and a variety of exotic sauces accompany the meat feast. Dessert and coffee follow this.\\n\\n\\n\\nAfter dinner transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Int’l Airport for your outbound flight.\\n\\n\\n\\nNairobi/Europe\\n\\n\\n\\nDay 10 Europe/USA\\n\\n\\n\\nTO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM OUR LAST TRIP\\nCLICK HERE. (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AaN2blk1as22V)\\n\\n\\n\\nDEPOSIT TO SIGN UP - $500\\n\\n\\n\\nOPTIONAL:\\n\\n\\n\\nBalloon Safari In Masai Mara:\\nWhat could be more uplifting than an early morning safari in a hot air balloon flying over the vast plains of Africa? Witness an African sunrise as a plethora of wildlife roams the land beneath you. To highlight this exhilarating experience enjoy a champagne breakfast on landing. Rate Per http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/7/2/8/event_80842312.jpegperson: US$ 450.00\\n\\n\\n\\nSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $650\\n\\n\\n\\nGROUP AIR: In the months to come we will be pricing out group air from both LAX and JFK which we expect to run between $1\,200 - $1\,500.\\n\\n\\n\\nCost is inclusive of the following:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n	Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary or similar.\\n\\n\\n	Transportation in a chauffeur driven minivan with pop-up roof for easy game viewing &amp\; photography.\\n\\n\\n	Services of an English-speaking driver-guide\, game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.\\n\\n\\n	All Government taxes and levies.\\n\\n\\n	Farwell dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.\\n\\n\\n	Boma dinner in Samburu.\\n\\n\\n	Bush breakfast in Masai Mara.\\n\\n\\n	Bush dinner in Masai Mara.\\n\\n\\n	1 free mineral water per person per day in the safari vehicle.\\n\\n\\n	All meet and greet services.\\n\\n\\n	All arrival and departure transfers.\\n\\n\\n	24 hours stand-by contact number.\\n\\n\\n	Meals as indicated in the itinerary.\\n\\n\\n	Guaranteed window seat in each vehicle .\\n\\n\\n	Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nOn safari accessories in each vehicle: - First-aid kit\, wildlife books\, a pair of binoculars\, cool box and fire extinguisher. Visit to Masai Mara local village Flying Doctor insurance in Kenya. This covers you within Kenya for a period of 3 months. In the unlikely event of a medical emergency\, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient. Sign up for this Trip! (https://www.crystaldi.com/singlesinparadise.com/RSVP_Form.htm)\\n\\n\\n\\nTHIS TRIP IS RUN BY ED REDER FROM SINGLES IN PARADISE.\\n\\n\\n\\nGo to http://www.singlesinparadise.com for more information on our company.\\n\\n\\n\\nCALL 800.954.5453 WITH ANY QUESTIONS\\n\\n\\n\\nSingles travel (http://www.singlesinparadise.com/)\\n\\n\\n\\nSingles trips (http://www.singlesinparadise.com/)\\n\\n\\n\\nSingles vacations (http://www.singlesinparadise.com/)
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