The Plains of Africa
Kenya Wildlife Safari
Departure Dates
Tour Rates
Tour Itinerary
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$ 4639
09/15/2010
$ 4639
09/22/2010
$ 4509
10/13/2010
$ 3899
11/03/2010
$ 3899
11/17/2010
$4509
01/19/2011
$4509
02/02/2011
$4509
02/16/2011
$4509
02/23/2011
$4509
03/09/2011
$4509
03/16/2011
$4509
03/23/2011
$3719
04/06/2011
$3719
04/20/2011
$3719
04/27/2011
$3349
04/30/2011
$3349
05/19/2011
$3449
06/09/2011
$4099
07/14/2011
$4099
08/11/2011
$4249
09/01/2011
$4249
09/15/2011
$4249
09/22/2011
$4249
10/08/2011
$4249
10/15/2011
$4249
10/20/2011
$4249
10/27/2011
$3699
11/05/2011
$3699
11/17/2011
$4299
01/12/2012
$4299
01/26/2012
$4299
02/09/2012
$4299
02/23/2012
$4299
03/08/2012
$4299
03/15/2012
$3649
04/12/2012
$3649
04/19/2012
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NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations.
Land Only
09/15/2010
Kenya Wildlife Safari

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15 days, 37 meals
Air 1: Overnight Flight
Explore the pure scenic vistas and magnificent wildlife of Kenya, discovering the truly unique culture and experiences that make it one of the most popular African countries to visit. Numerous game drives bring you in search of the “Big 5” (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos) on your once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure.
Day 2: Arrive Europe - Nairobi, Kenya - Tour Begins
Arrive in Europe for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Relax for the evening at the luxurious Norfolk Hotel. Brimming with British colonial charm, you will revel in this hotel's rich history.
Day 3: Nairobi - Nanyuki
Arrive at the sprawling, world-famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club in the shadow of Mt. Kenya. The resort boasts a delightful history and beautiful grounds and was once the private hunting lodge and retreat of William Holden. Visit the Equator and witness the astounding Coriolis effect.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Nanyuki
Enjoy a day at leisure to experience the best of the Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Stroll through the 100 acres of landscaped gardens, visit the animal orphanage or just relax by the pool. Perhaps embark on an optional excursion to the Sweetwater Private Sanctuary.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Nanyuki - Aberdare National Forest
Travel through the Aberdares, a beautiful mountain range in Kenya’s central highlands where rainforest yields to bamboo forests and moorland. Queen Elizabeth was vacationing here when she became Queen of the United Kingdom. Enjoy a stay at the world-famous tree lodge, the Ark. Built on stilts in the heart of the forest, this lodge provides once-in-a-lifetime game viewing opportunities. Watch in awe from the deck or the underground bunker as the animals come to drink at a watering hole and salt lick located below the lodge.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Aberdare - Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Drive past the mountains via Nyahururu waterfalls, arriving at the floor of the Great Rift Valley at Kigio, a private all-suite eco lodge and conservancy teeming with bio-diversity. After lunch, see the local community projects including basket weaving by the widows, beads made of recycled paper, rug weaving and the local school. This evening enjoy a night game drive.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Kigio
Today is a full day to Lake Nakuru for a picnic lunch and a chance to see thousands of flamingos during your game drive.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Kigio
Begin your day with breakfast in the bush. A nature walk allows close viewing of several species of birds and indigenous plants. This evening a local expert discusses conservation and community.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Kigio - Masai Mara
This morning, travel to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Masai Mara is an extension of the great Serengeti Plain, considered by many to be the most magnificent game viewing spot in all of Kenya. Lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants and other wildlife reside here. Your tent provides all the deluxe amenities of a lodge, complete with the adventure of the wild! Visit a Masai village prior to your game drive. This evening, enjoy a traditional bush dinner featuring a Masai dance performance.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Masai Mara
Your adventure continues with a full day game drive including a picnic lunch. You’ll continue your search for the “Big 5” and the other animals residing in the Mara.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Masai Mara
An optional hot air balloon ride over the plains is available this morning. Your full-day game drive includes a picnic lunch. Return to your hotel for sunset.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, return to Nairobi. Travel to Karen, on the outskirts of Nairobi, and visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen, author of the book “Out of Africa.” Next, experience the local wildlife firsthand and take advantage of an opportunity to feed the endangered Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform at the Giraffe Sanctuary. Dine this evening at the famous Carnivore Restaurant – an open-air restaurant specializing in game meat, roasted on traditional Masai swords.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
This morning you depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, famous for its open plains where lions and elephants roam and the breathtaking snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. This evening enjoy a lecture on the Samburu – an ethnic group related to the Masai Mara.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 14: Amboseli National Park
Further explore Amboseli with two game drives – your last chance to see the “Big 5” on this exciting safari adventure.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 15: Amboseli - Nairobi - Tour Ends
Return to Nairobi. An unforgettable and rewarding experience is in store for you this morning when you visit the students at Tenderfeet Education Center. Supported by the Collette Foundation, this school helps orphans and high risk children in Riruta, a suburb of Nairobi. A day room has been reserved for you to freshen up and enjoy some leisure time. Your tour ends this evening in Nairobi.

Today breakfast will be included.