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The last book written by Ernest Hemingway, published posthumously by his son, True at First Light is set in his beloved Kenya. With the exception of American actor William Holden who founded the famous Mount Kenya Safari Club and the sometimes controversial anthropologist Richard Leakey, no other western personality has contributed to the public perception of Kenya over the years as Ernest Hemingway. One of the more famous quotes on his love for Africa and Kenya in particular captures the essence of his emotions: I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.
If one had to mention just one more person in this context, it would have to be the adventurer turned entrepreneur Ewart Grogan, whose lasting legacy includes the first Cape Town to Cairo crossing of the entire continent, the construction of the first deep water port in Mombasa, his never ceasing and finally victorious efforts of convincing the British Empire to built a railway, popularly known as The Lunatic Express, from Mombasa to Nairobi and beyond. And last but not least, his own magnificent private home to his dying day: Grogan’s Castle, built into the hill side overlooking the Sisal plantations of Taveta near the Tsavo West National Park, with a view of the rolling countryside that goes on forever… or at least all the way to Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day!
One can travel all across Kenya and never fail to find a reference to one or another of the now forgotten early Kenyan explorers, hunters and adventurers. Today, Kenya is primarily known for its amazing variety of natural attractions, the quintessential Africa of dramatic extremes and classic contrasts, deserts and alpine snows, forests and open plains as well as colourful tribal cultures. To those with an affinity for historic detail, raw nature and exotic wildlife adventures, Kenya will always and forever be True at First Light!
Your first stop on this exciting safari will be the highlands of the Mount Kenya National Park and the nearby Laikipia Plateau with its breathtaking game viewing opportunities and thereafter the safari continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, with flocks of flamingos gliding over its tranquil waters. One of the major highlights of your safari will be a visit to the hot savannahs and open plains of the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, teaming with wildlife and home to the world famous Zebra and Wildebeest Migration, with a seemingly endless stream of animals crossing the Mara river. Next on your safari route is the Amboseli National Park with its abundant wildlife and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Another major attraction is the sprawling Tsavo National Park, one of the largest wildlife reserves in Africa if not worldwide. Here as in every other park Kenya has to offer, the opportunities for game viewing are defined by contrasting landscapes and the abundance of wildlife.
Kenya is the Out of Africa adventure every enterprising mind has dreamt of since the days when Denys Finch Hatton crisscrossed the country in his biplane, in search of True Love!All international flights, all flights not specifically listed in the itinerary
A 4x4 wheel drive vehicle such as a Land Cruiser
Cost of visas
Travel, medical and personal insurances
Gratuities and personal requirements
Gorilla permits Rwanda (US $ 750,00 pp)
All other ‘Optional Activities' listed in the itinerary (prices on request)
Day 1 : Arrival in Nairobi.
On day one of your safari, our experienced driver/ guide will collect you at the airport and take you to your accommodation in Nairobi. You will be given a short briefing and answers to any questions you might have regarding your upcoming safari.
Day 2 : Nairobi to Mount Kenya National Park.
The first day of your exciting safari takes you on a scenic drive to the highlands of the Mount Kenya National Park and the nearby Laikipia Plateau.
Day 3 : Mount Kenya National Park and Laikipia Plateau.
At 17.057 feet high, Mount Kenya is surrounded by thick forested foothills, and provides a new world of wildlife experiences and a feast for the senses. Spotting game is not so easy in such a dense forest. So, rather than battle through the trees, you just need to sit back and wait for the wildlife to come to you.
Each of Kenya's reserves is different, meaning that every day brings new experiences. The Laikipia Plateau is situated near Mount Kenya and comprises mostly privately owned game reserves and lodges, surrounded by vibrant plains and savannahs. Rigorous conservation efforts have made this area one of the most successful in East Africa, abundant with wildlife and game viewing opportunities. Watch the animal kingdom unfold while driving through the reserve in your safari vehicle.
The reserve has both a chimpanzee and rhino sanctuary, and is justifiably proud of how it has been able to rebuild the populations of these animals. The reserve is also home to a smaller population of white rhinos and your two days will provide first hand experience of the difference between the two species.
Day 4 : Mount Kenya National Park and Laikipia Plateau.
At 17.057 feet high, Mount Kenya is surrounded by thick forested foothills, and provides a new world of wildlife experiences and a feast for the senses. Spotting game is not so easy in such a dense forest. So, rather than battle through the trees, you just need to sit back and wait for the wildlife to come to you.
Each of Kenya's reserves is different, meaning that every day brings new experiences. The Laikipia Plateau is situated near Mount Kenya and comprises mostly privately owned game reserves and lodges, surrounded by vibrant plains and savannahs. Rigorous conservation efforts have made this area one of the most successful in East Africa, abundant with wildlife and game viewing opportunities. Watch the animal kingdom unfold while driving through the reserve in your safari vehicle.
The reserve has both a chimpanzee and rhino sanctuary, and is justifiably proud of how it has been able to rebuild the populations of these animals. The reserve is also home to a smaller population of white rhinos and your two days will provide first hand experience of the difference between the two species.
Day 5 : Mount Kenya to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Next stop on your exciting safari in Kenya is the Lake Nakuru National Park. A fringe border of pink separating Lake Nakuru from its grassy shore lines is created by a million flamingos wading through the shallow waters and providing a vivid contrast of color. Flamingos are not the only birds to call this lake home, as you can also see African Fish Eagles and Verreaux's eagles, effortlessly gliding in the thermal vortex over the lake's glistening surface, scanning for prey. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's more beautiful national parks and its rugged landscape provides the perfect backdrop for panoramic landscape photography. The Big Five can also be found on the verdant green floodplains, where White Rhinos march and leopards hide in the trees scanning the landscape for prey as elephants crash through acacia forests.
Day 6 : Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve.
Heading south out of Nakuru, your safari adventure continues with two full days of exciting game drives in one of the world's most famous game reserve.
Day 7 : Masai Mara National Reserve.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is an otherworldly experience with its sheer abundance of wildlife roaming the savannah plains not numbered by thousands of animals; there are literally millions of mammals roaming the rolling landscapes. Wildebeest gather in enormous herds, with Thompson's gazelles and zebras dwelling nearby, eventually forming an army of animals converging on a common migration pattern that can only be described as ‘biblical' in its magnitude.
The Masai Mara also offers unrivalled opportunities to spot the big cats out hunting. Not every hunt is successful. Sometimes a long careful approach is spotted just in time, and a leopard or cheetah must wait for another opportunity.
The Masai Mara is not an experience to be rushed and you will enjoy the long morning and late afternoon game drives, when the savannah plains are at their most active. In the early afternoon, you can relax at the lodge as everyone takes a break from the scorching heat and before heading out again into a new sector of the vast reserve.
These two days will showcase a surreal world of wildlife with every game drive revealing a new facet of the natural wonders the Masai mara has to offer. Perhaps a group of elephants searching for water, or perhaps a leopard emerges from his hiding spot in the trees trying to approach a wildebeest herd. Beside the rutted game trail, a lion pride lazes in the sun while buffalos stand single or in groups with that unmistakable stare - which is due to the fact that they are extremely short sighted and practically have to bump right into something to figure out what it is - their curled horns and great bushy hair often dividing opinion, yet everyone agrees that they're not to be messed with. In the Masai Mara, the magic of Africa comes alive in its uncontrived natural wonders and spectacular vistas; an experience that is bound to be cherished and remembered forever.
Day 8 : Masai Mara National Reserve.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is an otherworldly experience with its sheer abundance of wildlife roaming the savannah plains not numbered by thousands of animals; there are literally millions of mammals roaming the rolling landscapes. Wildebeest gather in enormous herds, with Thompson's gazelles and zebras dwelling nearby, eventually forming an army of animals converging on a common migration pattern that can only be described as ‘biblical' in its magnitude.
The Masai Mara also offers unrivalled opportunities to spot the big cats out hunting. Not every hunt is successful. Sometimes a long careful approach is spotted just in time, and a leopard or cheetah must wait for another opportunity.
The Masai Mara is not an experience to be rushed and you will enjoy the long morning and late afternoon game drives, when the savannah plains are at their most active. In the early afternoon, you can relax at the lodge as everyone takes a break from the scorching heat and before heading out again into a new sector of the vast reserve.
These two days will showcase a surreal world of wildlife with every game drive revealing a new facet of the natural wonders the Masai mara has to offer. Perhaps a group of elephants searching for water, or perhaps a leopard emerges from his hiding spot in the trees trying to approach a wildebeest herd. Beside the rutted game trail, a lion pride lazes in the sun while buffalos stand single or in groups with that unmistakable stare - which is due to the fact that they are extremely short sighted and practically have to bump right into something to figure out what it is - their curled horns and great bushy hair often dividing opinion, yet everyone agrees that they're not to be messed with. In the Masai Mara, the magic of Africa comes alive in its uncontrived natural wonders and spectacular vistas; an experience that is bound to be cherished and remembered forever.
Day 9 : Masai Mara National Reserve to Amboseli National Park
Today your safari continues to the Amboseli National Park below the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, with its snow-capped Uhuru Peak gazing down onto the grassy plains below. Here, Africa's highest mountain rises dramatically from the lowlands, where elephants roam the serene and undulating plains. You will drive to Amboseli National Park and arrive there in time for lunch and a long afternoon game drive.
Day 10 : Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park.
A half day game drive through the fairy tale landscapes of the Amboseli National Park awaits you today, over flat rolling grassy plains, where elephants roam freely everywhere with buffalos heading towards the frequent water holes, kicking up swirling dust as they plod along the dusty ground. At the dry salt lake of Ol'Tukai, a variety of mammals such as giraffe, gazelle, wildebeest and zebra provide memorable safari impressions. Predators roam, hippos emerge from the water with elephants and black rhinos silently grassing on the plains. You also have the opportunity to visit a local Masai village and learn about their unique cultures and traditions. Thereafter, your journey continues to the Tsavo West National Park.
Day 11 : Tsavo West National Park.
In the morning, you proceed to Tsavo West National Park, which is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Here, you can re-live the true story of the Ghost and the Darkness as recorded by Col. J.H. Patterson in 1907, when two man-hunting lions disrupted the construction of the railway bridge over the Tsavo river. Or enjoy a stay at Finch Hatton's, a lodge dedicated to and named after Denys Finch Hatton, the aristocratic big-game hunter and lover of Baroness Karen Blixen, who wrote about him in her autobiographical book Out of Africa in 1937.
The hilly landscapes and woodland of Tsavo West mean that spotting wildlife can sometimes be tricky. There's plenty of it, including large numbers of elephants and good lion prides. There's also the opportunity of seeing black rhinos in the secure sanctuary, yet Tsavo West safaris are more about unexpected sights as you turn a bend on a wooded track to come across giraffes, impalas, buffalos and Burchell's zebra. The most iconic attraction of the park is Mzima Springs, a string of small crystal clear lakes that are fed by springs filtering through the volcanic rocks of the Chyulu Hills.
Shaded by majestic fig and acacia trees, the lakes swarm with fish, large crocodiles and hippos. Leave your vehicle behind to follow a pretty nature trail to the underwater viewing chamber which provides a unique photo opportunity of gliding crocodiles, or the delicate swimming-walking style of the hippos
Day 12 : Tsavo West National Park
to Mombasa Enjoy a final morning waking up surrounded by Kenya's amazing wildernesses. An early morning game drive gives you a last chance to discover more of the charms this untamed wonder world has to offer.
Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast before departing to Mombasa. This itinerary is easy to combine with a few days on the glorious Indian Ocean beaches of Mombasa.
Day 13 : Mombasa Departure Time to Say Goodbye.
Airport transfer and departure from Mombasa. Customised Itineraries & Options.
This itinerary can be customised to include additional options and locations in East Africa: Kenya - Combine this itinerary with a beach or scuba diving holiday in Mombasa, Malindi or Lamu island.
You may also want to consider other parks in Kenya such as the Samburu, Aberdares or Hell‘s Gate National Parks.
Tanzania - Expand this package to include a trip to Tanzania's Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro or Serengeti National Parks.
Or include a beach holiday on Zanzibar island.
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* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
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