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KenyaSPECTACULAR

GeographyKenya lies astride the equator on the eastern coast of Africa. It is a medium-sized country by continental standards covering an area of about 586,600km sq. Inland water bodies cover some 10,700km sq, the bulk of this in Lakes Victoria and Turkana. The coastline, about 550km long, faces the Indian Ocean. Kenya has tremendous topographical diversity, including glaciated mountains with snow-capped peaks, the Rift Valley with its scarps and volcanoes, ancient granitic hills, flat desert landscapes and coral reefs and islets. However, the basic configuration is simple. Coastal plains give way to an inland plateau that rises gradually to the central highlands, which are the result of the relatively recent volcanic activity associated with the formation of the Great Rift Valley, home to Kenya’s world beating middle and long distance runners.

LanguageThe national language of Kenya is Kiswahili. English is the official language, used in business, the media, parliament and as a medium of instruction in schools and colleges. Kiswahili is the most widely spoken African language. Kenyans speak a total of 42 African languages, some of which are dialects of the same language. The average Kenyan therefore speaks at least 3 different languages.

Religion70% of Kenya’s population are Christian (40% Protestant and 30% Roman Catholic), 7% are Muslim who mainly live along the coast, whilst the rest comprise adherants of indeginous African religions.

VisasAll citizens of Australia and New Zealand (both adults and children) are required to hold valid visas to enter into Kenya. Visas are obtained from the Kenya High Commission in Canberra. Short term visas are valid for ninety (90) days. We can, upon request, arrange your visa for you.

Credit CardsAll banks and major tourist establishments accept credit cards.

MoneyThe official currency of Kenya is the Kenya Shilling (Ksh). Bank notes come in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000Ksh.

TippingTipping is customary in Kenya for driver guides and game lodge and hotel porters. $20 Australian per day is customary for driver guides. You may tip hotel and game lodge porters anything between $2 and $4 per service, which is usually upon arriving and leaving a hotel or game lodge. Please note, tipping is not widely practiced outside game lodges and hotels.

ClothingCasual, lightweight, and comfortable clothing is usually the best. Clothing should be of neutral colour, and white, bright or vividly patterned clothing avoided. Studies have proven that most African game animals are able to see bright blue over any other colour!

Useful Phone NumbersTamasha AfrikaPhone: 254-20-4451074/5 and 254-723-944-530Fax: 254-20-4451075Web Address: www.tamasha-afrika.com

Average temperatures in degrees Celcius

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Nairobi 27 28 27 26 25 24 23 23 27 27 25 25

Mombasa 32 32 33 31 29 29 28 28 29 30 31 32

Average Rainfall in Millimeters:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Nairobi 49 36 85 153 126 32 13 18 21 48 132 75

Mombasa 17 10 30 108 149 54 34 47 46 62 66 32

UNITED HOLIDAYS KENYA SAFARIUnited Holidays Pty Limited, with experience stretching back well over 30 years, assures you full attention to all those little details that turn a safari into a great and memorable vacation.

We know from experience that an African safari is one important event in life. It is worth keeping in mind that no one will show you firsthand the wonders of Kenya (and the wider East Africa) better than the people who live and work in this country, the original safari destination. We have devoted staff and guides who are experts in their field and speak fluent English.

United Holidays Pty Limited invites you to discover Kenya, home of Safari, where daybreak in the African wilderness ushers in a world quite apart from what many of us would call the norm. An amphitheater where the show does not end and for which there is not a script. The lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, elephant, wildebeest, zebra, baboon, hippo...the list is endless, and they all have a unique part to play.

The Kenya Expedition 10 Night/11 Day Safari

Price $8888 per person Price is based on twin share accomodation.

Package includes: ~ Return Economy airfares ex Sydney including all taxes. ~ All transfers to and from airports in Kenya. All expenses related to the itinerary as follows: ~ All lodges and hotel accommodation with all meals as per the itinerary. ~ Hotel arrangements on a full board basis while on Safari unless otherwise stated.

~ Air costs for regional charter flights if indicated in the itinerary. ~ Entrance fees to all places of interest and to all wildlife reserves included in the itinerary. ~ Safari car with an English-speaking driver guide.

Optional ExcursionsOptional excursions may be purchased up to 30 days prior to departure or while on tour. The optional excursions include a balloon safari in the Maasai Mara, a short visit or stay at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi and a visit to a Maasai village.

Day 2 & 3 - Amboseli National Park

Day 1 - Sankara HotelYou will spend your first night in Kenya at the Sankara

Nairobi. With ample shopping options available close by,

Sankara Nairobi combines international 5 star standards with

personal service and the authentic flavour of the new Africa.

Sankara Nairobi are about contemporary style with signature

regional references. Genuine works of modern East African

art are exhibited.

Amboseli National Park is at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Situated 280 km from Nairobi,

the 320sq km National Park provides breathtaking views of wildlife against the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro,

creating one of the finest photogenic backdrops to a game park. Much of Amboseli is dry and desert-like. In

dramatic contrast to the dry areas of Amboseli, are two swamps, both fed by underground streams from the

melting snows of Mt Kilimanjaro. Wildlife on the plains of the park is easy to spot, attracted by vegetation fed by

the underground streams. Elephant, buffalo, lion, gazelle, cheetah, wildebeest, hyena, jackal, warthog, giraffe,

zebra and baboon are all present.

UNITED HOLIDAYS KENYA SAFARI

Ol Tukai Lodge, AmboseliSituated in the heart of the Amboseli National Park with views

of Mount Kilimanjaro, Ol Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots

in the world to watch elephants. The lodge is a high-class

tourist resort in one of East Africa’s most fascinating wildlife

and nature parks, and continues to be very popular with

international tourists. The design concept of the property was

inspired by the beautiful topography to take full advantage of

the flat planes on one side and the lush acacia tree forest on the

other. The property also overlooks the Amboseli plains to the

south. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding

Amboseli National Park ‘as a home for the Gods’. Ol Tukai

is an Eco-rated lodge having excellent outdoor and indoor

facilities with its unique collection of African art. The property

receives overwhelming reviews from the international and

local tourism market.

Sarova Lion Hill Game LodgeSarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill

overlooking Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic

vistas of the lake. A short two hour drive from Nairobi, the

lodge is a favourite with residents and visitors to Kenya. The

lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees,

winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feed. It is a

natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds

amongst the 400 species that inhabit the Park.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park was created in 1968 to protect the huge flocks of over a million the lesser flamingo that breed

and nest at the edge of lake, giving it the characteristic pink rim at times. Located at an altitude of 1,220 - 1,757 meters

above sea level, the park covers 188 sq km. The vegetation is mainly wooded and bushy grassland with a wide ecological

diversity. Situated within this park is Lake Nakuru, one of the soda lakes on the basin of the Rift Valley. The normally water-

covered surface of the lake occupies about a third of the park. The lake water supports a dense bloom of the blue-green

Cyanophyte Spirulina Platensis from which it derives its colour and which is the major food source for the flamingo. The

park is home not only to the lesser flamingo but to over 400 species of birds, and one of the few places in which to see the

endangered white rhino. Other wildlife at the park include lion, leopard, zebra, gazelle, eland, giraffe and the rock hyrax.

A magnificent and breath taking sunset can be seen from the top of the Baboon Cliffs.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 5 & 6 - Maasai Mara Game ReserveThe Maasai Mara, located to the South-West of Kenya, occupies 1,672sq km of designated wildlife reserve and forms part

of the Mara-Serengeti complex. These endless plains of East Africa are the setting for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle

where, from the vast Serengeti plains to the champagne colored hills of Kenya’s Maasai Mara, over 1.3 million wildebeest

and 200,000 zebra and gazelle, relentlessly tracked by Africa’s great predators, migrate in a clock wise fashion over 2,800

kms each year in search of rain ripened grass.

The Maasai who live within close proximity of the park enjoy a peaceful co-existence with the wildlife, as they have done

over many centuries.

Bird life is prolific here and includes some 50 or so birds of prey. Vultures may be seen often hovering above a kill, waiting

for remnants of the carcass. Maasai Mara is the perfect wildlife sanctuary. Many who have visited this reserve share our

opinion. The temperature is never too hot, nor too cold. The rolling plains are not covered by too much vegetation so that

the animals are never too hard to find.

Mara Sopa Game LodgeThe Maasai Mara boasts a number of wonderful lodges.

One of the oldest, the Mara Sopa Game Lodge, is located

on the slopes of Oloongams Hills. The bulildings are

based on traditional African architecture, with varied and

beautiful flora (including large desert cacti and sweet

smelling jasmine flowers) all around. Visitors may relax by

the pool prior to the afternoon game drive, watch a Maasai

Warrior dance after dinner, then from a safe distance on

the balcony, witness the feeding of the hyenas.

Day 8 & 9 - Samburu National ReserveSituated in semi-arid Northern Kenya around the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu National Reserve is one of the lesser known

parks. It nevertheless has abundant wildlife. The reserve is characterised by open savannah plains that are broken only

occasionally by small rugged hills. Samburu is becoming one of the most popular game parks in Kenya after the Mara,

partly due to its close proximity to Nairobi - 350 kilometres.

The game park’s permanent water supply attracts numerous wildlife species in the dry season. These include the rare

northern species such as the Gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and beisa oryx, a group sometimes

referred to as the “Samburu special five” The reserve is also popular with elephant, leopard and lion. Samburu National

Reserve is famous for the lioness Kamunyak (Blessed One) Kamunyak adopted at least 6 oryx calves, fighting off predators

and lion prides which attempted to eat her charges. She suffered starvation, since the calves would not act like lion cubs

and wait somewhere while she hunted. Crocodiles are a common sight along the rivers, and wild dogs may also be seen

here. The reserve offers excellent bird-watching opportunities for the bird lover.

Day 10

Samburu Simba LodgeSamburu Simba Lodge enjoys an unobstructed view to

the Uaso Nyiro River bank and waterhole from where you

may witness elephants and other animals coming insearch

of water. Birding enthusiasts would not be disappointed

as there are numerous birds around the lodge including

vereaux’s eagle-owl, night heron bristle-crowned starling

and orange-bellied parrots. The lodge offers some 70

single rooms, double and interconnecting rooms, and

tarraces facing the river.

Fairmont Mount KenyaSafari ClubOriginally the retreat of movie star and Club founder,

William Holden, the Club’s illustrious former members

have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. There

are many recreational activities available, including

horseback riding, golf, croquet, a bowling green, table

tennis, swimming and much more.

With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort’s 120 luxuriously

appointed hotel rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort and relaxation after

your safari. Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is the ideal base for a truly superb holiday in Nanyuki, Kenya.

Photograph by N. Ndiba

Day 10

SAFARI ITINERARYNAIROBI – AMBOSELI – L. NAKURU – MAASAI MARA –

NAIROBI – SAMBURU – MT. KENYA - DEPART.

Day 1: Nairobi (Sankara Nairobi – BB)

You will be met at the airport on arrival and

driven to Sankara Nairobi for bed and breakfast

accommodation.

Available: Gift shop, business centre, indoor

and outdoor bar, swimming pool.

Road condition: Tarmac for 20kms.

Day 2: Amboseli National Park

(Ol Tukai Lodge – FB)

• 0600hrs: Morning call, breakfast served at

Sankara Hotel.

• 0730hrs: Check out of the hotel. You will be

picked up from the hotel by our driver, leave

for Amboseli. Take a short break at Namanga

Town. Namanga is the border town between

Kenya and Tanzania.

• 1230hrs: Arrive at Ol Tukai Lodge. Check in.

Lunch is served. Leisure time.

• 1600hrs: Afternoon game drive begins.

• 1830hrs: Arrive back at the lodge for

relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Available: Swimming pool, gift shop, indoor and

outdoor bar.

Attractions: Awsome views of Mt Kilimanjaro,

huge heards of elephant, balloon safari.

Road condition: Tarmac road for about 200kms,

dirt road for 80kms.

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

(Ol Tukai Lodge – FB)

• 0600hrs: Early morning game drive.

• 0830hrs: Back to the lodge for breakfast.

Leisure time.

• 1230hrs: Lunch is served at the lodge.

Leisure time.

• 1600hrs: Afternoon game drive begins.

• 1830hrs: Arrive back at the lodge for

relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park

(Sarova Lion Hill Lodge – FB)

• 0600hrs: Morning call, breakfast is served.

• 0730hrs: Leave Amboseli, drive back to

Nairobi. You will stop for lunch in Nairobi.

• 1200hrs: Lunch at Tamambo restaurant in

Nairobi.

• 1330hrs: Continue on to Lake Nakuru.

• 1600hrs: Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park.

Proceed to do a game drive. Visit the baboon

cliff and make a stop at the lake to take a picture

with the flamengoes.

• 1830hrs: Check in at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge,

relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Available: Swimming pool, Gift shop, indoor bar.

Attractions: Rhinos, Rothschild’s Giraffe, Leopard,

Flamingo.

Road condition: Dirt road for 80kms, Tarmac road

for 370kms.

DAY 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve

(Mara Sopa Lodge – FB)

• 0600hrs: Morning call, breakfast served.

• 0730hrs: Leave Sarova Lion Hill for Maasai

Mara. You will make a brief stop at Narok Town

then proceed on to Maasai Mara. There will be

a long stretch of road where you will be driving

on the floor of the Rift Valley, exit the valley on

the western edge then drive through Maasai

Country to Maasai Mara.

• 1230hrs: Check in at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Lunch. Rest.

• 1600hrs: Afternoon game drive begins.

• 1830hrs: Dinner and an overnight stay at Mara

Sopa Lodge.

Available: Swimming pool, gift shop, indoor bar.

Attractions: The big five – Lion, Leopard, Buffalo,

Elephant and Rhino. Magnificent scenery.

Road condition: Tarmac road for about 240kms,

dirt road fo 80kms.

Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve (Mara

Sopa Lodge – FB)

• 0600hrs: Early morning game drive.

• 0830hrs: Back to the lodge for breakfast.

• 1030hrs: Leave the lodge with picnic lunch for

an extended game drive to the Mara River.

• 1230hrs: Break for lunch at the Mara River.

• 1330hrs: Game drive continues.

• 1700hrs: Arrive back at the lodge for relaxation,

dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: Nairobi (Sankara Nairobi – BB)

• 0600hrs: Morning call, breakfast served.

• 0730hrs: Drive back to Nairobi.

• 1230hrs: Enjoy lunch at Haandi Restaurant.

• 1400hrs: Drive to Sankara Hotel for check in

and relaxation. Accommodation at Sankara

Hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis.

Day 8: Samburu National Reserve

(Samburu Simba Lodge – FB)

• 0600hrs: Morning call, breakfast served.

• 0730hrs: Leave Nairobi, dirive to Samburu

National Reserve.

• 1230hrs: Arrive at Samburu Simba Lodge;

check in, lunch is served. Rest.

• 1600hrs: Afternoon game drive begins.

• 1830hrs: Arrive back at the lodge for

relaxation, dinner and overnight stay

Available: Swimming pool, gift shop, indoor

and outdoor bar.

Attractions: Gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe,

oryx, Somali ostrich.

Road condition: 320kms tarmac, 30kms

dirt road.

Day 9: Samburu National Reserve

(Samburu Simba Lodge – FB)

• 0600hrs: Early morning game drive.

• 0830hrs: Back to the lodge for breakfast. Rest.

• 1230hrs: Arrive at the lodge. Rest. Lunch

is served.

• 1600hrs: Afternoon game drive begins.

• 1830hrs: Arrive back at the lodge for

relaxation, dinner and overnight stay

Day 10: Mt. Kenya (Mt. Kenya Safari Club – FB)

• 0600hrs: Morning call, breakfast served.

• 0800hrs: Leave Samburu Simba Lodge, drive to

Mt. Kenya region.

• 1100hrs: Check in at Mt. Kenya Safari Club.

You will have some free time before lunch.

• 1230hrs: Lunch is served. More leisure time.

You will spend the whole afternoon relaxing.

• 1930hrs: Formal dinner – Ladies are required

to wear dresses and gentlemen are required to

wear Jackets and formal pants and shoes.

No sneakers.

Available: Heated Swimming pool, Golf, Spa,

Animal Orphanage, Horseriding, Trout fishing,

Fireplaces in room.

Attractions: This is a relaxing five star facility after

a long safari. Awesome views of Mt. Kenya.

Road condition: 20kms dirt road, 160kms

tarmac road.

DAY 11: Depart

• 0630hrs: Morning call, breakfast served.

• 0800hrs: Leave Mt. Kenya Safari Club drive

back to Nairobi.

• 1230hrs: Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant. Apart

from your normal, beef, chicken, lamb etc

Carnivore does serve wild meat e.g. Crocodile

and Ostrich. You will later be driven to the

airport to catch your flight home.

ITINERARY CHANGESWhilst every effort is made to adhere to confirmed itineraries, our Associated Companies or Agents reserve the right to make reasonable changes in the itinerary when deemed advisable for the comfort and safety of passengers, which includes but is not limited to the substitution of hotels, alteration of the itinerary, and reversing the order of the places to be visited. Our associated Companies or Agents also reserves the right to employ subcontractors to carry out all or any part of the services agreed upon.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS DEPOSIT AND PAYMENTSAll prices quoted are on a twin share basis. To make a reservation, a deposit of 50% of the total amount of the tour together with a signed booking form is required. Please read the conditions carefully before completing the booking form, which will be sent to you upon request. The remaining balance must be paid at least 60 days before departure. Payment by credit card could incur a surcharge.

A late fee of $100 will apply to all payments made after the due date unless an arrangement has been made with the management.

High season may incur a surcharge for flights.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDSIn case of cancellations, please notify us in writing. No refund will be paid if cancellation is made. This applies both to deposit and full payment.

No refund is available after the safari has commenced, in respect of any service not utilised.

TRAVEL INSURANCETravel insurance is highly recommended. United Holidays Pty Ltd is an authorised representative of Aussie Travel Cover (underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance) and will be happy to arrange your insurance for you.

RESPONSIBILITYUnited Holidays Pty Ltd and it’s associated Companies or Agents, give notice that we act as Booking Agents only for the persons or companies providing or offering the means of travel, conveyance, transport, accommodation, or other services and all receipts, tickets, vouchers, coupons or exchange orders are issued subject to the terms and conditions under which transport and other services are provided. United Holidays Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irrecularity that may be caused to person or property. It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that he/she is in possession of the proper travel documents and that they are in compliance with the current government and transportation companies regulations.

NOTEAll prices are based on current exchange rates. United Holidays reserve the right to alter these prices in case of fluctuation in exchange rates, increases in land and air fare costs or any additional taxes imposed by Australian and/or Kenyan authorities. United Holidays Pty Ltd has no control over airline schedules, which, if altered, may result in additional costs to passengers.

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