Northern Kenya with Lake Turkana 5th - 19th November 2010		For printable pdf version of itinerary click here Download Adobe Reader (pdf)
We return to Kenya after a break of several years to enjoy the superb wildlife adventures that that this wonderful country has to offer. Our tour will take us to Elsamere at Naivasha to enjoy the excellent facilities, see a profusion of wildlife, and see at first hand the important work of the Field Study Centre, set up by Joy Adamson for the education of children in East Africa in the important work of conserving their environment   Another feature is Joy’s camp in Shaba National Reserve, a lovely small private camp on the site of Joy Adamson’s original camp and an excellent area for elephant, buffalo and many other species, and marvellous bird-watching . The third visit will be to Lake Turkana to stay at Oasis Lodge, by the lake-side town of Loyangalani, scene of John Le Carre’s ‘the Constant Gardener’.   Here you can bathe in hot springs, enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the lake, and take excursions on the lake and to Mount Kulal.   All this and the luxury of the Norfolk Hotel at Nairobi, and a final stay at the Mount Kenya Safari Club will make this an unforgettable trip to this lovely country.    Please  call us on 01242 515 712 for more details, or see the itinerary below   The Itinerary   Friday November 5th Assemble at London Heathrow to take an evening flight to Nairobi.   Overnight: In Flight  Saturday November 6th Arrive Nairobi, and transfer to the Norfolk Hotel.  Check in and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing in this excellent hotel. There will be an optional visit to Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage in the Nairobi National Park in the afternoon. Get together dinner tonight in the hotel.   Overnight: Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi. Sunday November 7th, Monday November 8th & Tuesday November 9th Fly by charter to Naivasha to ‘Elsamere’ on the shores of Lake Naivasha, former home of the Adamsons, for a 3 night stay.     At Elsamere there will be a boat trip to Crescent Island, a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, a visit to the Field Study Centre, and other safari drives to see more wildlife and the unsurpassed birdlife. A visit to see an estate where flowers are grown can be included.   Overnights: Elsamere Lodge, Naivasha Wednesday November 10th. Thursday November 11th and Friday November 12th  Drive or fly north to Shaba for a 3 night stay at Joy’s Camp. Set in the heart of ‘Born Free’ Country, with views of Mount Kenya, Joy’s Camp overlooks a marshland area where large herds of buffalo and elephant can be observed from the camp. The days will be spent observing the game and birdlife on drives and from the camp, whilst enjoying luxury tents and excellent food.   Overnights: Joy’s Camp, Shaba National Reserve Saturday November 13th Sunday November 14th & Monday November 15th   Fly by charter plane to Kalacha for a 3-night stay at Oasis Camp on Lake Turkana. Lake Turkana, formerly Lake Rudolf, lies in a great wilderness area north of the equator and is one of the Rift Valley's largest lakes. It is a long narrow inland sea often referred to as The jade sea – as named by the title of a book by John Hillary. The lake stretches from Kenya's border with Ethiopia in the north to the Suguta valley in the south and measures over 250kms in length.  At 6405 square-kilometres It is the largest desert lake in the world. It is fed by Ethiopian's Omo River in the north and the Turkana and Kerio Rivers in the south; it has no outlet and it is alkaline.   The lake shores are poplulated by The Turkana people who lead a semi-nomadic existence, and the country's numerically smallest tribe, the El Molo who live a hunter-gatherer existence on the lake shores and islands  It is host to the world’s largest crocodile population, Central Island is designated as a National Park to protect the breeding ground of some of the biggest crocodiles to be found anywhere.   Also to be seen here are hippo, giant Nile perch and many bird species.  Boat excursions are available to the nearby archaeological excavation site of Koobi Fora, "the cradle of mankind" and to South Island National Park,home to breeding colonies of crocodiles, hippos and migrant waterfowl. There will be a drive to Mount Kulal, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, to see the unique forested slopes, the profusion of bird life and the amazing view over Lake Turkana Overnights: Oasis Camp   Tuesday November 16th & Wednesday November 17th   Fly by charter to the Mount Kenya Safari Club.  Enjoy a 2-night stay here in the magnificent surroundings of the famous Club.   High on the slopes of Africa's second highest mountain, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club straddles the equator in a glory of luxurious cottages and elegant buildings set amid manicured lawns and decorative ponds. There are many recreational activities available including horseback riding, golf, croquet, a bowling green, table tennis, swimming, a beauty salon, an animal orphanage and much more.   Overnights: Mount Kenya Safari Club     Thursday November 18th   Return to Nairobi for a final night at the Norfolk Hotel. Farewell dinner tonight.   Overnight: Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi   Friday November 19th   Transfer in the morning for the return flight to London Arrive London Heathrow in the early evening.   End of tour     Tour Cost Price per person Twin/Double £ 5395.00 Single Supplement NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT     Cost Includes Flights: Scheduled flights London-Nairobi.                         Personalised charter flights Naivasha-Masai Mara and Masai-Mara -Nairobi 4 nights luxury accommodation at the Norfolk Hotel Nairobi and the Mount Kenya Safari Club 3 nights at Elsamere lodge on full board basis                                                     3 nights tented safari at Joy’s Camp on full board basis all with en-suite facilities. 3 nights at Oasis Lodge on full board basis Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles, game walks and water excursions accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers as per itinerary.                                Entrances and park fees                                                                       Local taxes      Not included: Visa fee Departure tax Items of a personal nature other than those included above Alcoholic drinks and beverages Gratuities to camp guides and staff.   Deposit to secure booking -  £400.00 per person   NOTE:   The price quoted is based on a standard economy fare from London Heathrow departing on a Thursday and returning to Heathrow on a Sunday.   The cost will vary according to your choice of date, airport of departure and class of seat. If a supplement is necessary it will be quoted to you at the time of booking.
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