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KENYA AIR SAFARIS
 MASAI
MARA BALLOON SAFARIS
The adventure begins just before dawn. Flames from the balloon
burners light the darkness as the crews inflate their craft. The
first, pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies and the
balloon fills then rises.
Suspended in a basket
beneath the rainbow-colored canopy, you’re off for a
game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective.
The thing that amazes most first-time balloonists is the
absolute stillness, the silence as you float above the plains,
the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara . And if you’ve
flown elsewhere, you’ve seen nothing like this. The sounds below
drift clearly upwards: a lion’s roar, elephants crashing through
the bush, baboons perched in the tips of the trees startled and
screeching to see something above them. For an hour or so you
drift wherever the air currents take you.
If you’re lucky you’ll
climb high above the Mara for the view of a lifetime. Then your
balloon safari finishes with a flourish. In the time honored
tradition of balloon flights the world over you toast your
return to earth with a champagne breakfast. The difference this
breakfast happens in the bush, wherever you land, and it’s
cooked before your eyes on the burners that minutes before kept
you suspended in the air. Mara Balloon Safaris pioneered
game-viewing by hot-air balloon in Africa. Today they operate
from Governors’ Camps . They have some of the world’s most
experienced pilots flying some of the world’s largest balloons.
And their distinctive colors are known the world-over!
GTSF -001; 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Day 1
10.00am - Departure for Mara at in a twin-engine aircraft
from Wilson Airport.
10.50am - An awaiting Land cruiser takes you on a short
game drive on route to the camp.
1.00pm - You are served a buffet lunch. The afternoon is
at leisure.
4.00pm - Game drive.
7.30pm - Dinner followed by Masai dances
Day 2
6.00am - Early morning game drive.
8.30am - Enjoy a hearty breakfast.
11.30am - Transfer to Mara Airstrip for your return
flight to Nairobi.
Flights are also available to Mara at 2:45pm and from Mara at
4.00pm.
Price Includes
The price includes:
-Airport Transfers-Pick up from Nairobi Hotel to Wilson airport
Wilson Airport to Nairobi Hotel
-Return Air fare Wilson airport-Masai Mara Game Reserve
-Airport departure taxes
-Return Airstrip transfers -Masai Mara airstrip-Mara sarova
tented camp
-Full board accomodation at Mara sarova tented camp
-Game drives at Masai Mara game reserve
GTSF-002; 3 DAYS MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Day 1. Maasai Mara – Depart Nairobi in the morning flight
for Maasai mara afternoon game drive. Lunch, Dinner and
overnight at a lodge.
Day 2. Maasai Mara – Early morning and afternoon game
drive. All meals and overnight at a lodge or luxury tented
camps.
Day 3. Early morning game, breakfast and depart to the
airstrip for flight to Nairobi arriving at approximately
1200hrs.
Price Includes
The price includes:
-Airport Transfers-Pick up from Nairobi Hotel to Wilson airport
Wilson Airport to Nairobi Hotel
-Return Air fare Wilson airport-Masai Mara Game Reserve
-Airport departure taxes
-Return Airstrip transfers -Masai Mara airstrip-Mara sarova
tented camp
-Full board accomodation at Mara sarova tented camp
-Game drives at Masai Mara game reserve
GTSF 003A- 3 days Samburu National Park Flying Package
Day 01:Nairobi-Samburu
Transfer to Wilson airport for your scheduled flight to the
countries north. You will pass over lush farmlands and catch
glimpses of the glaciered slopes o Mt. Kenya before dropping
down to the arid country of the North and the Samburu Game
Reserve. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Larsen's
Camp for a night stay on a fully inclusive basis. All meals and
2 game drives are included. Larsen's is a small and a very
atmospheric tented Camp.
Day 02:Samburu
The guest enjoys a morning and late afternoon game viewing with
a break for lunch at the camp and an afternoon spent at leisure
Samburu is located north of the central mountains and the
equator. This fascinating arid reserve is home to Grevy's zebra
and reticulated giraffe, as well as Oryx, gerenuk, Somali
ostrich and dik dik.
You will have an excellent chance of seeing lion, leopard,
cheetah, and elephant. Spectacular rocky outcrops, wonderful
Domas palms and the shaded Ewaso Nyiro River, the life source
for the Samburu reserve, make this reserve scenic.
Day 03: Samburu-Nairobi
Transfer to Samburu airport for the scenic flight back to
Nairobi's Wilson Airport.
Price Includes
-Airport Transfers-Pick up from Nairobi Hotel to Wilson airport
Wilson Airport to Nairobi Hotel
-Return Air fare
-Airport departure taxes
-Return Airstrip transfers
-Full board accomodation in Lodges
-Game drives
3 Days Amboseli Flying Package
Day 1: NAIROBI – AMBOSELI
You will be picked from your Hotel and transferred to the Wilson
Airport. Flight to Amboseli takes off at 0730 hrs and lands at
0815 hrs. Meeet at the airstrip and transferred to Oltukai
Lodge. You have a morning game drive before driving to the lodge
for lunch. After lunch, you have an early afternoon at own
leisure, taking an afternoon game drive, from 1600 hrs till
dusk.Amboseli sits on the lower slopes of mighty Mount
Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest - whose peak lies across the
border in Tanzania. It is quite an experience to see Kilimanjaro
hovering above the clouds in an early morning. The animal
pictures arising against the dramatic backdrop of the mountain
will thrill the photography enthusiast. Amboseli National Park
is renowned for its huge elephant herds. You will also see
buffalo, black rhino, zebra, wildebeest and other plain
animals.Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge
Day 2: AMBOSELI
Early morning game drive in 4WD lodge vehicles. Return to the
lodge for breakfast. Morning game drive for those who wish
starts at 1000 hrs till midday. After lunch at the lodge you
will have early afternoon at leisure. 1600 hrs - Afternoon game
drive till dusk.Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge
Day 3: AMBOSELI - NAIROBI
After breakfast, you will be transferred with a game drive
en-route to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi departing at
0830 hrs. You arrive at Wilson Airport Nairobi 0915 hrs. Meet
and transfer you to your Nairobi hotel or JKI Airport
Price Includes:
- Amboseli return flight - based on Air Kenya + 2 nights stay at
Oltukai Lodge
- Transfers to and from Wilson Airport, Nairobi and in the
Amboseli
- All meals in Amboseli
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Government taxes
Price Excludes:
- Extras at the lodge –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any
other personal expenses
- Park entry fee
GTSF-003; 06 DAYS SAMBURU/MT KENYA /MASAIMARA
(FLIGHT PACKAGE)
Day 01:Nairobi-Samburu
Transfer to Wilson airport for your scheduled flight to the
countries north. You will pass over lush farmlands and catch
glimpses of the glaciered slopes o Mt. Kenya before dropping
down to the arid country of the North and the Samburu Game
Reserve.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to Larsen's Camp for
a night stay on a fully inclusive basis. All meals and 2 game
drives are included. Larsen's is a small and a very atmospheric
tented Camp.
Day 02:Samburu
The guest enjoys a morning and late afternoon game viewing with
a break for lunch at the camp and an afternoon spent at leisure
Samburu is located north of the central mountains and the
equator. This fascinating arid reserve is home to Grevy's zebra
and reticulated giraffe, as well as Oryx, gerenuk, Somali
ostrich and dik dik.
You will have an excellent chance of seeing lion, leopard,
cheetah, and elephant. Spectacular rocky outcrops, wonderful
Domas palms and the shaded Ewaso Nyiro River, the life source
for the Samburu reserve, make this reserve scenic.
Day 03: Samburu-Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Transfer to Samburu airport for the scenic flight. On arrival
you will be met and transferred to the Mount Kenya Safari Club
for your overnight stay. All meals are included.
The club offers sweeping views across the plains to the majestic
slopes of the magnificent snow and glacier-capped Mt. Kenya -
Africa's second highest peak after Kilimanjaro.
Originally the retreat of movie star and club founder William
Holden, the club provides a unique blend of comfort, relaxation
and adventure. Set in over 100 landscaped gardens the mood is
one of quiet elegance. The lavishly appointed dining rooms
provide wonderful meals. A fine Golf course and a heated
swimming pool are on site whilst other activities include:
fishing, half-day trips to Mt. Kenya, nature walks, Chuka
drummer displays, animal orphanage visits, and breakfast by the
river.
There are many things to do around Mt. Kenya, including hiking
in the foothills where waterfalls and wonderful views abound.
Horse riding and white water rafting can be arranged.
Day 04: Sianna Springs Masai Mara
This morning you will be transferred to the
airport for your scheduled flight from Nanyuki to the Masai
Mara. On arrival at the Mara's Kichwa Tembo airstrip you will be
met and transferred to Kichwa Tembo camp. Evening game drive
after which you retire for the day at the Kichwa Tembo for
dinner followed by Masai dances. All meals and activities are
included.
Day 05: Masaimara
Morning game drive to catch the early risers like the big five'
leopard, lion, elephant. Rhino buffaloes. Other plains game can
also be seen.
Return to the camp for a buffet lunch and the afternoon will be
spent at leisure.
Evening game viewing then return to the camp late evening for
dinner and overnight.
The Masai Mara is a unique area adjoining the great Serengeti
plains, which form part of the Serengeti plains national park -
a 9,200 square mile Wilderness of semi-arid grasslands and
woodland in Tanzania's north western quarter, home to some of
the greatest numbers of wildlife on earth. The Serengeti's pulse
beats to the migration cycle as vast herds of wildebeest and
zebra surge up the plains in search of their hooves and the
snarl of the predators that follow them - truly one of the last
great natural wonders of the world.
Kichwa Tembo translate to 'Elephants head' and is a
luxury-tented camp at the edge of Mara situated at the foot of
the oloololo escarpment. Stylish tents set on permanent bases,
each with shaded verandah, are set around the fenced grounds.
Each tent is comfortably furnished, with unsuited bathroom. Fine
cuisine is serve4d in the camps restaurant, which is
complimented by a well stocked bar. The relaxing pool affords
magnificent views of the surrounding plains, sprinkled with dark
patches of woodland.
Day 06:Kichwa Tembo will transfer you to Kichwa Tembo
airstrip , for the flight to Nairobi.
Price Includes
The price includes:
-Airport Transfers-Pick up from Nairobi Hotel to Wilson airport
Wilson Airport to Nairobi Hotel
-Return Air fare
-Airport departure taxes
-Return Airstrip transfers
-Full board accomodation in Lodges
-Game drives
GTSF-004; 3 DAYS LAMU ISLAND
Day 1. Depart Nairobi for the flight to Lamu Island.
Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 2. Full day relaxing and enjoying the beach overnight
at a Hotel.
Day 3. Fly to Nairobi.
Price includes;
-Return Flights
-Airport transfers
-Accommodation
-2 meals a day
GTSF-005; 3 DAYS MOMBASA ISLAND
Day 1. Depart Nairobi for flight to Mombasa beach hotel.
Day 2. Full day relaxing at a beach hotel. Optional
excursions.
Day 3. Fly to Nairobi.
Price includes;
-Return Flights
-Airport transfers
-Accommodation
-2 meals a day
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