Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Family Tours in Africa, Family Safaris in Kenya, Family Adventures



A family vacation in Kenya is one that will never dissappoint, from the white sand beaches, through the scenic sites to the warm welcoming people, the naked wildnerness, the wildlife to over a thousand species of birds, you are surely spoilt for choice in this 583 000 sq km territory.

Day 1 - Arrival
On arriving Jommo Kenyatta international airport, our representative will meet you and drive you to Jacaranda hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Nairobi- Aberdares
Depart from your hotel at 0800 hrs Passing through the industrial town of Thika and the intensely cultivated farms of the central Kenya . Lunch at the Out span hotel Nyeri before transferring to the Treetops hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the Treetops hotel.

Day 3 : Aberdares - Sweetwaters.
Breakfast then proceed to Mt.Kenya region and take a full afternoon visit to Sweetwater?s game ranch. Dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwater?s tented camp.Sweetwater?s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.

Day 4: Aberdares - Lake Nakuru National park
Breakfast then depart the lodge for Lake Nakuru National park arriving in good time for lunch at a Lodge. Full afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill.Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Day 5 : Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Serena Lodge/Sarova /Keekorok lodge . Full afternoon game drive till dusk.The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti ( Tanzania ) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Day 6/7: Maasai Mara
Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5- Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 425 per person A cultural visit to Maasai villages can be arranged with your guide for the children to interact with the Maasai people.

Day 8 Maasai Mara - Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast, return to Nairobi where the safari ends. Drop off at the airport to catch your home bound flight.
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10 Days Kenya wildlife family vacation and beach holidays

Sweet Waters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Crescent Island, Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Mombasa Beach Holidays.

Day 1 - Arrival
Pick up from the airport on arrival and transfer to Nairobi Hilton hotel for Dinner and Overnight stay.
Day 2: Nairobi- Sweet waters
Pick up from your hotel at 0830 hrs and drive towards the slopes of Africa's second largest mountain at 5199m - Mt Kenya .Lunch at Mt.Kenya safari Club followed by afternoon game drive at Sweetwater’s game ranch to see the wildlife including rehabilitated chimpanzees. We spend the night at the Sweetwater’s Tented Camp. The private ranch at Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.
Day 3: Aberdares – Lake Nakuru
Depart the lodge soon after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National park . Lunch at a lodge followed by a full afternoon gamedrives at the Kenyas Park famed by its numerous species of birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Similar.Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.
Day 4 Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at leisure before driving to Lake Naivasha . A visit to the hells gate national park this park can be explored on foot or you could also cycle around the park. Afternoon boat ride to Crescent Island can be arranged .Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 5 - Lake Naivasha/Maasai Mara
Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at a Lodge. Full afternoon game drive till dusk when we return to Mara Sarova camp for dinner and overnight stay.The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti ( Tanzania ) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 6/7: Maasai Mara
Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big 5- Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 395 per person. Visit to the Maasai villages for children to learn their culture and their ways of life.The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti ( Tanzania ) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 8: Maasai Mara - Nairobi-Mombasa
Breakfast then transfer to the airstrip to board a Mara – Nairobi flight departing at 1100 to arrive at approx 1230 hrs . On arrival our guide will meet you and take you to the Carnivore restaurant for Lunch. After Lunch we will transfer you to the airport to catch flight to Mombasa to start the beach holiday. Overnight at Sarova White Sands Hotel
Day 9 Mombasa
Day spent sunbathing at the beach hotel
Day 10 Mombasa – Nairobi
Full morning spent on your own then transfer to Moi international airport after lunch to catch your flight back to Nairobi arriving in good time to connect you’re your homebound flight.

Link: http://www.beaverlinesafaris.com/kenya/familytours.htm

6 DAYS MANYARA / NGORONGORO / SERENGETI

Visit Tanzanias largest and most famous national park with the wildebeest migration expected in December and May,Tree climbing lions and birdlife in manyara and finaly a tour to theworlds most visited destination (Ngorongoro) famous for high wildlife concentration and breath taking sceneries.

Day 1. Lake Manyara
Leave Arusha to Lake Manyara. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
Day 2. Ngorongoro
Morning game viewing drive, After breakfast depart to one of the natural wonders of the world, Ngorongoro crater. dinner and overnight at a lodge.
Day 3. Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast you will be taken 2000ft down the crater by a 4wheel drive vehicle for a full day crater tour, picnic lunch at crater, explore the crater before ascending back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Serengeti
Depart after breakfast to Serengeti passing through Olduvai Gorge the site for Leakey’s family discoveries of fossils of human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years. Meals and overnight at lodge.
Day 5. Serengeti
Afull day in Serengeti, morning and after noon game drives. Meals and overnight at lodge.
Day 6. Arusha
After breakfast depart for Arusha arriving by lunch time.

Link:http://www.beaverlinesafaris.com/tanzania/luxurysafaris.htm