Walking with the Masai - East & South Africa - The Adventure Company Worldwide Adventures 2012/3

Kenya 13 days Trip Code: ACKE Adventure Level A Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife Samburu Shaba Game Reserve Lake Nakuru NP Flamingos K E N YA Lake Elementaita Lake Naivasha Boat trip Masai Mara Walking safari TA N Z A N I A Mt. Kenya Nairobi Walking with the Masai Spend three days tracking wildlife in the Masai Mara � Walk through the bush with local Masai guides � Explore Samburu Game Reserve to see the plentiful wildlife Lamu Beach Lake Nakuru There are many wildlife highlights on this Kenyan adventure! Your first safari experience is in the Samburu Plains, where you search for animals on extensive game drives. At Mount Kenya you can savour the tranquillity on day hikes with a naturalist guide and spot a large variety of birds at Lake Naivasha. The unique highlight of this trip is a stay in the Masai Mara, where you'll join local Masai guides on game walks and drives. Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest dates & prices. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. Itinerary Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Nairobi. Day 3/4 Samburu Travel to Samburu for location for bird watching, and an afternoon boat cruise is a great way to see hippos. On Crescent Island, you can wander on foot amongst zebras, monkeys and giraffes. Day 9-11 Masai Mara Stay at the leading eco lodge in Africa where local Masai guides take you for exciting walking safaris. For one night you move to a bush camp in a remote part of the Mara, where you camp surrounded by wildlife and eat dinner beneath the stars. A real African experience! Day 12/13 Return to Nairobi crossing the Rift Valley Escarpment; Overnight flight home. Essentials Day 8 Lake Naivasha This is a prime Graded easy. A wildlife trip staying in lodges with easy walking on Mt. Kenya and with the Masai. Comfortable footwear is essential. Activities Game drives, Masai guided walking, hiking Transport Minibus, boat, on foot Accommodation Hotel (1nt), lodge (6nts), fixed camp (2nts), bush camp (1nt) Meals included 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 9 dinners 2012 Thu 19 Jan - Tue 31 Jan Thu 9 Feb - Tue 21 Feb Thu 7 Jun - Tue 19 Jun Thu 26 Jul - Tue 7 Aug Thu 23 Aug - Tue 4 Sep Thu 13 Sep - Tue 25 Sep Thu 4 Oct - Tue 16 Oct Fri 21 Dec - Wed 2 Jan With flights Without flights your first safari experience. The region is rich in wildlife thanks to its vital sources of water. You have the opportunity to visit a Samburu village. Day 5/6 Mt. Kenya Explore the lush environment on the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya on easy hikes escorted by an expert local guide. Day 7 Lake Nakuru Marvel at the sea of flamingos resident at Lake Nakuru. There are other wildlife spotting opportunities and waterbuck and impala in particular thrive here due to the low levels of predators. 2013 �2,699 �2,699 �2,699 �3,299 �2,799 �2,799 �2,799 �3,199 With flights �2,199 �2,199 �2,199 �2,299 �2,299 �2,299 �2,299 �2,199 Without flights Thu 17 Jan - Tue 29 Jan Thu 7 Feb - Tue 19 Feb Thu 6 Jun - Tue 18 Jun Thu 25 Jul - Tue 6 Aug Thu 22 Aug - Tue 3 Sep Thu 12 Sep - Tue 24 Sep Thu 3 Oct - Tue 15 Oct Sat 21 Dec - Thu 2 Jan �2,799 �2,799 �2,799 �3,399 �2,899 �2,899 �2,899 �3,299 �2,299 �2,299 �2,299 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,399 �2,299 + 4 Day Lamu Island Extension Lamu Island is a fascinating mix of Swahili and Arab culture. Wander through the intriguing streets of Lamu or relax on great beaches. Stay right on the sea front with excellent restaurant and superb water sports facilities. Days 1-11 As main itinerary, 12 Nairobi, 13 Fly to Lamu, 14/15 Free on Lamu, 16/17 Fly to Nairobi & overnight flight home Price including extension from �3,579 per person. Visit our website for full information on the extended day-to-day itinerary. Added Comfort Unwind in extra comfort on our Collection trips. You'll join the semi-nomadic Masai people on walks through the bush, stay in beautiful eco-lodges and experience a wild bush camp. All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option from �404. For insurance details see p193. Flights Direct flights with Kenya Airways from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. If you like this... You may also like our Rift Valley Safari - p84 Nairobi Average Daily Max Temp �C 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Daily Hours of Sunshine 9 9 8 7 6 5 4 4 6 7 7 8 88 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/ACKE

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