Genet Safaris: Kenya - Masai Mara Flying Package and Tented Air Safaris Samburu and Amboseli

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
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

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.

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