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TRAVEL DAY DEPARTURE

Depart your hometown for Nairobi. Though airfare is not includedin the tour cost, Acacia Holidays is always happy to assist you

with the necessary travel arrangements. Acacia Holidays is apreferred partner of Kenya Airways.

DAY 1 ARRIVAL & WELCOME

You will be met upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airportby an Acacia Holidays representative who will transfer you andyour luggage to Fairmonts The Norfolk Hotel. Our representativewill assist you with check-in formalities so you can relax andrecharge after your journey. Overnight at The Norfolk Hotel. Dinner under own arrangements.

Since opening its doors in 1904, The Norfolk Hotel has welcomeda steady stream of dignitaries and safari-goers. A true Kenyanlandmark, it is an oasis of calm, refined luxury in the heart ofbustling Nairobi. Tomorrow you will set out on safari from its broadverandah, just as adventure-seekers have done for more than acentury.

OVERNIGHT THE NORFOLK HOTE

DAY 2 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

This morning after an early breakfast, you will be transferred fromyour hotel to Wilson Airport for your short flight to Amboseli. Uponarrival, you will be met by your guide who will drive you to TawiLodge, located on a 6,000 acre private conservancy just fiveminutes from Kimana Gate, the eastern entrance to AmboseliNational Park. Later this afternoon, enjoy a game viewing drive in

the park, returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight. WithMount Kilimanjaro looming large in the background, Tawi Lodgeoffers stylish accommodation while on safari in Amboseli. Thelodge actively supports projects that promote harmonious co-existence of wildlife and the Maasai people along the corridorbetween Amboseli and the Chyulu Hills.

OVERNIGHT TAWI LODGE AMBOSEL

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Tawi Lodge Amboseli Al Fresco Dining

Norfolk Guest Room Garden Courtyard Verandah at The Norfolk


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DAY 3 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

This morning, take in the stunning view over a full breakfast beforeheading out for an early morning game drive. Return to the lodgefor lunch and set out once more in the afternoon for more wildlifeviewing. Dinner and overnight at Tawi Lodge Amboseli.Amboseli National Park is situated in the shadow of 19,341-footMount Kilimanjaro, Africas tallest mountain and the largest free -standing mountain in the world. The snow-capped peak of

Kilimanjaro, floating like a saucer above the clouds, dominatesevery aspect of Amboseli and forms a backdrop to an impressivedisplay of wildlife including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetah,buffalo. It is a photographers paradise and well -known as one ofthe best places in the world to view elephants. The bull elephantshere have some of the largest tusks in Kenya.

OVERNIGHT TAWI LODGE AMBOSEL

DAYS 4 & 5 SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

DAY 4: After another lovely breakfast this morning, we head backto the Amboseli airstrip for our flight to Samburu, connecting inNairobi. An Acacia representative will meet your plane and transferyou to Elephant Bedroom Camp in time for lunch. An afternoongame drive through Samburu is followed by dinner at the camp.DAY 5: Enjoy the entire day in Samburu with early morning andlate afternoon game drives. Return once more for dinner andovernight at Elephant Bedroom Camp.Elephant Bedroom Camp consists of just twelve splendidly-appointed tents set along the banks of the Ewaso River. Luxurious

and intimate, Elephant Bedroom Camp is one of the finest inKenya. Dont be surprised to find an elephant wandering down thepath in this aptly-named camp.Samburu National Reserve lies within the lands of the Samburu,cousins of the Maasai. The reserve is one of the best places tofind several endemic northern species including gerenuk,reticulated giraffe, and Grevys zebra. The are a is quite arid,causing the game to congregate near the Ewaso Nyiro river whichruns through the reserve. This concentration of wildlife makesgame viewing particularly good.

OVERNIGHT ELEPHANT BEDROOM CAMP

Main Tent at Elephant Bedroom CampGuest Tent

Breakfast at Tawi Lodge


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DAY 6 MAASAI MARA

Setting out after breakfast, we depart Elephant Bedroom Camp forthe airstrip for your flight south to the Maasai Mara. Upon arrival inthe Mara, you will be met by your new guide and driven toElephant Pepper Camp. Stopping to view game en-route, youarrive in time for lunch. This luxurious and ecologically sensitivecamp is located in the heart of the bush.The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is widely considered to be oneof Africas greatest reserves, where the Maasai community co -exists in harmony with the local fauna. This co-existence of manand wildlife makes this one of the worlds most unique wildernessregions. The Mara is home to a breathtaking array of life. The vast

grasslands are teeming with herds of zebra, giraffe, gazelle, andtopi. The acacia forests abound with monkeys and bird life.Elephants and buffalo wallow in the wide Musiara Swamp whilethe Mara and Talek rivers brim with hippos and crocodiles. FromJuly through October, the Mara plays host to one of the greatestspectacles on the planet as millions of wildebeest, zebra, gazelleand topi head north from Tanzania into Kenya. Those fortunateenough to witness The Great Migration are treated to spectacularviewing and photographic opportunities.Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this natural paradise, returning tothe lodge for dinner, relaxation around the fire pit, and overnight.

OVERNIGHT ELEPHANT PEPPER CAM

DAYS 7 & 8 MAASAI MARA

Spend the entire two days exploring the splendors of the Mara withmorning and afternoon game-viewing drives. We return to campeach day for lunch and relief from the mid-day African sun. Oneafternoon, we visit a local Maasai village to meet and learn about

this semi-nomadic tribe, famous for cattle herding and distinctivered clo thing. Each night begins with drinks and hors doeuvresaround the camp fire followed by a candlelit dinner in the maintent.

OVERNIGHT ELEPHANT PEPPER CAM

Elephant Pepper Camp

Dining at Elephant Pepper Camp

Elephant Pepper Camp


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DAY 9 NGORONGORO CRATER

After an early morning game drive, return to the camp for a fullbreakfast. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the nearby airstripfor your flights to Tanzania. An Acacia representative will bewaiting in Nairobi to assist you with your connecting flight toKilimanjaro Airport. Once in Tanzania, you will meet your guideand enjoy a picnic lunch before pressing on to the Karatu regionand a visit to a local Maasai community. We arrive in time fordinner at the exceptional Exploreans Ngorongoro Lodge. If youwish, enjoy a cocktail before retiring to the comfort of your privatevilla for a restful nights sleep. Ngorongoro Crater was an ancient active volcano whose conecollapsed some three million years ago, leaving a deep crater. It isthe largest unbroken caldera in the world, the second largest

extinct crater, and today shelters arguably the most beautifulwildlife haven left on earth with a spectacular concentration ofanimals and stunning views. Known as Africas Garden of Eden,the crater is undoubtedly the best place in Tanzania to see blackrhinos as well as prides of lions with magnificent black-manedmales. Elephant, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, warthog, adozen antelope species, and nearly one hundred species of birdsnot found even in the Serengeti also live within its walls. Thecrater rim is wooded with mountain forest vegetation and isabloom in acres of pink, blue, and white lupines, candle whitelilies, and blue hyacinth. The short grasses on the craters floormake game easy to spot and photograph.

OVERNIGHT EXPLOREANS NGORONGORO LODGE

DAY 10 NGORONGORO CRATERAfter breakfast, the driver guides your vehicle nearly 2,000 feet

down into the crater for a full day of exploration. In addition to theviewing larger game, we will drive across the dense forest on the

rim to the soda lake to view the outstanding bird life. Today, weenjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater and ascend back to thelodge for dinner and overnight.

OVERNIGHT EXPLOREANS NGORONGORO LODGE

Standard VillaDining at the Lodge


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DAY 11 OLDUVAI GORGE & THE SERENGETI

After breakfast , we drive to Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankindwhere the Leakey family uncovered fossils of Homo Habilis thathave been dated to over 1.75 million years old. After a picniclunch, you rejoin your vehicle and continue on to the Serengetiand the Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp. Enjoy game viewing en-route and arrive in the evening for dinner at the camp. After,unwind amidst the Edwardian luxury of your private terrace as youlook out across the plains of the world-famous Serengeti.The Serengeti National Park , at 5,700 mi 2, is larger than thestate of Connecticut. Protected since the 1940s, the area wasmade a national park in 1951 and is a UNESCO World HeritageSite. Fantastic in its natural beauty and unequalled in its scientificvalue, this vast expanse of land is home to more than four milliondifferent types of animals. Large herds of antelope of everydescription can be found here: Pattersons eland, klipspringer,dikdik, impala, zebra, gazelle, water buck, topi, kongoni, Cottons oribi, grey bush duiker, roan antelope, buffalo, and wildebeest.

Storks, flamingoes, vultures, fish eagles, and ostrich are amongthe nearly five hundred species of birds that also call theSerengeti home. Include cheetah, lion, leopard, giraffe,hippopotamus, and rhinoceros, and there are precious fewanimals that cannot be seen in this ecological wonderland. Fromopen grass plains in the south, savannah and scattered acacia inthe center, hilly wooded grasslands in the north, and black clayplains in the west, the landscape is as varied as the wildlife thatlives upon it. The Serengetis low vegetation means that gameviewing is relatively easy. Small rivers, lakes, and swamps dot thismagnificent landscape where animals roam in complete freedom.Vast herds of ungulates arrive from the Maasai Mara and begin tocongregate in December, culminating in the calving of half amillion wildebeest in early February. This southern portion of TheGreat Migration lasts from December until May, when the herdshead out of the Serengeti and into the Mara once more.

OVERNIGHT KIRAWIRA LUXURY TENTED CAM

BALLOON SAFARI ADD-ON

Optional but highly recommended, the Balloon Safari is a verypopular excursion among visitors and can be added to a safari thatincludes a night at any of the camps/lodges in the Mara. Meetingyour pilot early this morning, you will receive a briefing and watchas the balloon is inflated. You lift-off at dawn, rising with the sunand gently float in whichever direction the winds of the morningtake you. Below are the majestic plains of the African savannah,teeming with life. At times, your balloon will be piloted at treetop

level, offering unique perspectives of the wildlife and many greatphoto opportunities. Other times, the pilot will ascend to nearly1,000 feet, offering a breathtaking perspective of the Mara,allowing you to appreciate its profound size. On landing, enjoy adelicious champagne breakfast served in the bush under anacacia tree. Total flight time from lift-off until touch-down isapproximately one to two hours.

Dining TentKirawira Guest Tent

Champagne Breakfast


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DAY 12 THE SERENGETI

We set out after an early breakfast amongst the splendor of anAfrican sunrise for a full day of game viewing. Negotiating theroads and tracks away from the camp, you are transported into aworld of timeless natural wonder; one where the sights, sounds,and pageantry of life continue on just as they have for thousandsof years. As the day progresses, your drivers deep knowledge ofthe land becomes apparent as he leads you to a one spot ofoutstanding beauty after the next, allowing you to observe the

wildlife quietly and at your leisure. As the animals take refuge fromthe hot mid-day sun, we find a secluded spot to stop and enjoy apicnic lunch before pressing on. You arrive back at the lodge atdusk, pleasantly tired after an exhilarating day. After a well-deserved hot shower, you head to the main lodge for dinner. Asyou settle in for the night, you can take in the wildlife grazingnearby. The atmosphere is remarkably peaceful as night falls,leaving you with dreams of this diverse and wonderful country.

OVERNIGHT KIRAWIRA LUXURY TENTED CAM

DAY 13 LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

This morning, you wake one last time to the expansive view of theSerengeti your tent. After breakfast, we drive to Lake ManyaraNational Park, viewing game en-route to our lodge and arriving intime for lunch. After getting settled in, set out for an afternoongame drive and hope to see the parks famous tree -climbing lions.A wealth of bird life and large game roam the park and its lake,with the cliffs of the Great Rift Valley forming a stunning backdropto it all. The lodge is perched high above the lake with magnificentviews from your room and the grounds. Dinner and overnight atLake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.

The beautiful Lake Manyara covers two thirds of this nationalpark; the rest consists of steep mountainside, swamps, densewoodlands, open grassy areas and hot springs. One of the manyalkaline lakes of the Great Rift Valley, it was formed three millionyears ago and is quite shallow perfect for the 350 species ofbirds including pelicans, ibises, storks, Egyptian geese, andflamingoes. Baboons and black monkeys can be heard chatteringin the woodlands near the parks entrance and a multitude of largegame can be found traversing the low, grassy areas near thelakes shore.

OVERNIGHT LAKE MANYARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge


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DAY 14 ARUSHA & FAREWELL

You have one last chance to photograph the Great Rift Valleybefore departing for Arusha and lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge.After lunch, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International

Airport for your scheduled flight back home. Sadly, the adventurecomes to an end, but the memories are forever.

** End of Acacia Holidays Arrangements **

TRAVEL DAY ARRIVE HOME

Arrive home after your connecting flight.

Mountain Lodge

Arusha Coffee Lodge


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ITINERARY: KENYA: Nairobi (1 night) | Amboseli (2 night) | Samburu (1 night) | Maasai Mara (3 nights)TANZANIA: Ngorongoro Crater (2 nights) | Olduvai Gorge | Serengeti (2 nights) | Lake Manyara (1 night) | Arusha

DURATION: 14 Days/13 Nights Safari plus 2 additional travel days to/from Africa

LAND ONLY (USD) A B C D E F

Jan 03 Mar 31 01 Apr 31 May Jun 01 Jun 30 Jul 01 Oct 31 Nov 01 Dec 22 Dec 23 Jan 02

Per Person Sharing $13,880Alternative

accommodation in theMara upon request

$15,110 $16,345 $13,880 $15,680

Single Room Supplement $2,140 - $2,220 $2,235 $2,140 $2,135

Optional Supplements: Balloon Safari: $490pp in Mara | $500pp in Serengeti | 4x4 Land Cruiser Upgrade

Safari begins every Friday based on a minimum of 02 persons traveling together. A supplemental holiday surcharge of $45 per person per night may apply for t ravel over Christmas and Easter holidays. Accommodations listed are subject to availability.

Costs Include Costs ExcludeFrom the moment you arrive until your departure, we make sure you arefree to relax and enjoy your safari! English-speaking chauffeur/guide 4x4 Land Cruiser vehicle All air transfers within Kenya & Tanzania Bottled mineral water while on safari Transfers to/from airport upon arrival/departure Full board accommodation while on safari Overnight accommodation and breakfast in Nairobi Lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge All park entrance fees Game drives as specified in the itinerary Shared use of 4x4 Land Cruiser for game drives in Kenya All Kenyan government taxes & service charges Flying Doctors evacuation insurance

International flights to Nairobi (NBO) / from Arusha (JRO) All items of a personal nature Laundry Tips and gratuities Telephone calls Visas Travel insurance Add-ons and supplements (balloon safari in Mara or Serengeti) All other items not mentioned in inclusions

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