East African Safari 2023

Mwaliko, an invitation, to my 2023 East Kenyan Safari.

Jambo! (Hello)

I am please to offer you an adventure tour of a lifetime. This East African Safari in Kenya will be one of the greatest adventures you will ever go on, and will give you lasting memories of seeing animals in the wild like no place on earth.

As your guide, I will take you to some of the best camps in Kenya, and provide everyone with knowledgable drivers, great food, and an appreciation of everything Kenyan.

I am offering 2 adventure tour dates as the need has grown! I will make every effort to provide you with your dates of choice, but reserve the right to modify a different date for your group. I limit my groups to 16 people which includes me! There is a discount for those under 18. I will need the ages of the junior travelers to provide the cost for each person.
Both of these tours have the same itinerary, just in a little different order.

Everyone will be provided with a rolling duffle bag as part of this safari. This bag will be the one you will use while on safari.
Any other luggage you bring with you will be held in Nairobi in a safe and secure area. You will receive it on the last day at the Ole Sereni Hotel.

Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have.

Safari #1

Oct. 28:

Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and escorted to Tamarind Tree Hotel for a stay of 2 nights.

Oct. 29:

Breakfast and at 10.00 a.m. drive to David Sheldrick Orphanage where they take care of orphaned baby elephants. Visit the Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Bead Factory (now known as Kobe Beads) and Utamaduni Crafts Centre. Lunch at Tamarind, Karen Blixen’s former house. Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Oct. 30:

8.00 a.m. After breakfast transfer to Wilson Airport for flight to Sweetwaters Tented Camp (9.30 – 10.30hrs). The camp lies in the heart of the expansive Ol Pejeta Conservancy with magnificent views across the plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. You will be staying in the ultra-luxury Morani Tents for 2 nights. Lunch and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight.

Oct. 31:

Early morning game drive in the conservancy. Host to all the members of the Big Five; elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. You will also have the chance to see some of the unique northern species found in the north of Kenya like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra and Oryx. Back to the camp for breakfast and lunch. 3.00 pm further game drive including an optional visit to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight

Nov. 01:

Breakfast and at 8.00 a.m. drive (140kms, 3hrs) further north Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at Elephant Bedroom Camp set amidst trees along the banks of Uaso Nyiro River for lunch. Afternoon game viewing where in addition to elephants & lions you can expect to see the unique “northern species” reticulated giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra and the graceful long necked Gerenuk. Dinner and overnight. 3 night stay.

Nov. 02 & 03:

Breakfast each morning among the local elephants. Morning (6.30 am) and afternoon (3.30 pm) game drives to see more of Samburu’s typically northern species. The parks vivid colors and sharp contrasts between sky, bush and sand make Samburu a photographer’s paradise. All meals and overnight.

Nov. 04:

Breakfast and at 8.00 a.m. transfer to the airstrip for private charter fight (10.00 – 11.00hrs) to Chui Lodge at Lake Naivasha where you will have a 2 night stay.

Included at Chui Lodge:
Wildlife Conservancy fees. Soft drinks, mineral water, beers & house wines. Exclusive use of the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary for day & night game drives. Guided bush walks. Visit to the Oserian flower farm, Boat trips on Lake Naivasha, Bush breakfasts and Sundowners, Limited laundry.

Nov. 05:

This morning’s breakfast will be by the lake in a lavish setting. Explore the surrounding area that has many different species of beautiful birds. After breakfast, you will be taken on a boat ride around Lake Naivasha, then back to the lodge for lunch. Relax by the pool until time for the sundowner. A bonfire awaits with the staff serving appetizers and cocktails. A game drive back to have a gourmet dinner prepared especially for us by a renowned chef.

Nov. 06:

Breakfast and then transfer to LOLDIA airstrip for the scheduled flight (10.20-11.00hrs) to Governors Camp and Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Home to lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, impalas and gazelles. Met on arrival at the airstrip by Governors camp’s 4-WD Land cruisers and transferred to their Private Camp for lunch and a stay of 4 nights. At 3:30 pm, and the following days, you will go on morning (6:30 am) and afternoon game drives in this 1800-sq-km game reserve of rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the Maasai Mara Triangle, one of world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries. You will also visit the Mara River to look for crocodile and hippo. Laundry is included. All meals and overnight.

Nov. 07 – 09:

6.30 am Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast at around 9:00 or choose to stay out until lunch. A picnic breakfast will be served by your driver while out in the bush. This is a full hot breakfast with eggs, meats, fruit, pastry, and drinks. I recommend this if you want to stay out to see more game viewing. If you select to return for breakfast, you will go out on another game drive around 10:00 am and return for the 12:30 pm lunch. Lunch is served outside. Relax in camp until 3:30 pm when you will go out on another game drive. Back in camp around dusk. Dinner is served around 8:00 pm. Wi-Fi is available in the lounge at no charge, but it can be spotty in this outlying area.

The camp offers massages at an additional cost.
Optional Balloon Safari at additional cost.

Nov. 10:

After breakfast, transfer to Musiara Airstrip for your flight (10.00-10.45hrs) to Nairobi. Met on arrival and brought to your day-rooms at Ole Sereni Hotel, located next to Nairobi National Park until 6.00 pm. Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight to the USA or beyond.

Safari #2

Nov. 10: Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and escorted to Tamarind Tree Hotel for a stay of 2 nights.

Nov. 11:

Breakfast and at 10.00 a.m. drive to David Sheldrick Orphanage where they take care of orphaned baby elephants. Visit the Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Bead Factory (now known as Kobe Beads) and Utamaduni Crafts Centre. Lunch at Tamarind, Karen Blixen’s former house. Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Nov. 12:

Breakfast and at 8.00 a.m. drive (110kms, 2hrs) into the rift valley with a brief stop at the view point. Drop off at Chui Lodge, at Lake Naivasha where you will have a 2 night stay.

Included:
Wildlife Conservancy fees. Soft drinks, mineral water, beers & house wines. Exclusive use of the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary for day & night game drives. Guided bush walks. Visit to the Oserian flower farm, Boat trips on Lake Naivasha, Bush breakfasts and Sundowners, Limited laundry.

Nov. 13:

This morning’s breakfast will be by the lake in a lavish setting. Explore the surrounding area that has many different species of beautiful birds. After breakfast, you will be taken on a boat ride around Lake Naivasha, then back to the lodge for lunch. Relax by the pool until time for the sundowner. A bonfire awaits with the staff serving appetizers and cocktails. A game drive back to have a gourmet dinner prepared especially for us by a renowned chef.

Nov. 14:

9.00 a.m. After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for charter flight to to Sweetwaters Tented Camp (9.30 – 10.30hrs). The camp lies in the heart of the expansive Ol Pejeta Conservancy with magnificent views across the plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. You will be staying in the ultra-luxury Morani Tents for 2 nights. Lunch and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight.

Nov. 15:

Early morning game drive in the conservancy. Host to all the members of the Big Five; elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. You will also have the chance to see some of the unique northern species found in the north of Kenya like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra and Oryx. Back to the camp for breakfast and lunch. 3.00 pm further game drive including an optional visit to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight

Nov. 16:

Breakfast and at 8.00 a.m. drive (140kms, 3hrs) further north Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at Elephant Bedroom Camp set amidst trees along the banks of Uaso Nyiro River for lunch. Afternoon game viewing where in addition to elephants & lions you can expect to see the unique “northern species” reticulated giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra and the graceful long necked Gerenuk. Dinner and overnight. 3 night stay.

Nov. 17 & 18:

Breakfast each morning among the local elephants. Morning (6.30 am) and afternoon (3.30 pm) game drives to see more of Samburu’s typically northern species. The parks vivid colors and sharp contrasts between sky, bush and sand make Samburu a photographer’s paradise. All meals and overnight.

Nov. 19:

Breakfast and then transfer to LOLDIA airstrip for the scheduled flight (10.20-11.00hrs) to Governors Camp and Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Home to lion,Rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, impalas and gazelles. Met on arrival at the airstrip by Governors camp’s 4-WD Land cruisers and transferred to their Private Camp for lunch and a stay of 4 nights. At 3:30 pm, and the following days, you will go on morning (6:30 am) and afternoon game drives in this 1800-sq-km game reserve of rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the Maasai Mara Triangle, one of world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries. You will also visit the Mara River to look for crocodile and hippo. Laundry is included. All meals and overnight.

Nov. 20 – 22:

6.30 am early morning game drive. Return for breakfast at around 9:00 or choose to stay out until lunch. A picnic breakfast will be served by your driver while out in the bush. This is a full hot breakfast with eggs, meats, fruit, pastry, and drinks. I recommend this if you want to stay out to see more of the migration and other game viewing. If you select to return for breakfast, you will go out on another game drive around 10:00 am and return for the 12:30 pm lunch. Lunch is served outside. Relax in camp until 3:30 pm when you will go out on another game drive. Back in camp around dusk. Dinner is served around 8:00 pm. Wi-Fi is available in the lounge at no charge, but it can be spotty in this outlying area

Optional Balloon Safari at an additional cost.
They offer massages at an additional cost

Nov. 23:

After breakfast, transfer to Musiara Airstrip for your flight (10.00-10.45hrs) to Nairobi. Met on arrival and brought to your day-rooms at Ole Sereni Hotel, located next to Nairobi National Park until 6.00 pm. Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight to the USA or beyond.

Included:

1. All safari transport, game drives and airport transfers with private safari minibuses with pop-up roofs and services of English speaking driver/guides with bottled water in the vehicle’s cooler for your exclusive use – except at Governor’s Camp – where game drives are in the Camp’s 4-WD Landcruiser.

2. All park entrance fees.

3. All meals while on tour.

4. All gratuities and tips: porters, room stewards, wait staff, safari game drivers, transportation drivers to and from the NBO airport.

5. All lodging.

6. 1 Rolling Duffle bag, yours to keep.

7. Limited laundry at noted camps.

8. Flying Doctors Temporary Membership.

NOT Included:

• International airfare.

• Visa’s (these are purchased before you leave the USA).

• Items of personal nature.

• Alcoholic and soft drink beverages that are not included with tour.

Cost per adult traveler:

A deposit of $2400.00 per person will reserve your space. Deposits are refundable, less the cost of the rolling duffle bag, which is yours to keep, until January 9, 2023.

$11,750.00 per person sharing double / twin rooms
$1,545.00 Additional Single Room Supplement
Junior Travelers under age 18, Please call for pricing

Travel Insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I can help with this if you like.

Payment Schedule:

Checks or Zelle payments are available at no charge.
Credit Cards can be used at a 3.5% per transaction fee through PayPal.

Deposit Due To Reserve $2400 per person. Call for Junior Travelers deposit

April 3, 2023 Payment Due $4675 per person

June 15, 2023 Final Payment Due $4675 per person

You are welcome to pay in full at any time.

Cancellation fees are as follows:

On or after January 9, 2023, NO deposit refunds
Between 120 – 90 days prior to date of stay 30% of the total cost will be charged (safari #1, June 30-July 30, 2023, safari #2 July 13-August 12, 2023)
Between 89 – 60 days prior to date of stay 40% of the total cost will be charged (safari #1, July 31-August 29, 2023. #2 August 13-September 11, 2023
Between 59 – 35 days prior to stay 60% of the total cost will be charged (safari #1, August 30-September 23, 2023, safari #2 September 12-October 6, 2023)
Between 34 days and arrival date (No Show) 100% of the total cost will be charged (safari #1 September 24, 2023, safari #2 October 7, 2023)