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8 days
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Pickup: Airpot
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Wifi Available
Description
The Migration Adventure is one of our most popular trips sold! It takes place during the Annual Great Migration of Wildebeest (July to November) in the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Get up close and personal with hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras, roaming the plains of the Mara and crossing the Mara River with spectacular hunting scenes of Big Cats and Crocodiles. Your accommodation is in a small & intimate luxury camp in an excellent location close to the various migration points. In addition, you will visit the bird paradise of Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya’s scenic Great Rift Valley Lakes.
| Economy Package | Safari Van | Land Cruiser |
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| 2 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $2,750.00 | $3,115.00 |
| 4 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $2,260.00 | $2,440.00 |
| 6 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $2,095.00 | $2,230.00 |
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Children Rate: (Infant) 0-2yrs Free (Child) 3 – 12 years 75% of Adults Rate |
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| Comfort Package | Safari Van | Land Cruiser |
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| 2 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $2,850.00 | $3,215.00 |
| 4 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $2,355.00 | $2,535.00 |
| 6 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $2,195.00 | $2,330.00 |
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Children Rate: (Infant) 0-2yrs Free (Child) 3 – 12 years 75% of Adults Rate |
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| Luxury Package | Safari Van | Land Cruiser |
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| 2 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $4,040.00 | $4,400.00 |
| 4 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $3,530.00 | $3,175.00 |
| 6 Persons in a private safari (per person) | $3,375.00 | $3,510.00 |
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Children Rate: (Infant) 0-2yrs Free (Child) 3 – 12 years 75% of Adults Rate |
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Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude flights from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children of all ages.
- What to bring: Comfortable and light clothing, walking boots or trainers, suncream, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent. Language: Swahili and English.
- Entry requirements: You’ll need a visa to visit Kenya. You can either get a visa on arrival at the airport or before you travel. To minimize time spent queueing at the airport, get a visa before you travel. For a small fee. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Kenya.
- Food and drink: Goat is the most widely-eaten meat among locals, but beef and chicken are readily available. Swahili cuisine features fragrant rice, grilled fish, and seafood curries with spices and coconut milk. Indian and Middle Eastern food is available in most areas, and there are a lot of international restaurants in Nairobi and
Mombasa. - Currency: Kenyan Shilling.
- Shopping: There are many street markets and stalls selling local crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs throughout Kenya.
- Tour Suitability: Although this tour is classed as moderate, it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility due to the 4×4 jeeps that are provided on game drives.
- Luggage: Due to limited luggage space in vehicles and on internal flights, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft-sided bags not exceeding
15kgs and 65×46 cm. Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at the time of briefing. Any excess baggage will be handed over to you on your return from safari so best to pack light. An additional cost of $ 40 USD
to pick up and drop off luggage at a specific point will apply. - Tips: Whilst on safari, tipping is customary for drivers, guides, and local escorts USD 10 PPs per day
Package Terms & Conditions
DEPOSIT
Upon written confirmation from Norine Forbes Safaris Ltd, please note that you are required to pay a deposit as outlined in writing at the time of confirmation. You will also receive our company invoice which will state the amount to be paid. A deposit payment can range from 20 – 30% depending on the time frame of booking to the start of the safari. Depending on the amount, we may request a second installment.
Rest payment must always be 4 – 8 weeks before the commencement of the safari and have reached our account in full. In some cases (last-minute bookings). Norine Forbes Safaris Ltd. reserves the right to request full payment up-front. (Before the start of the safari).
PAYMENT
1) BANK TRANSFERS: In a case, where payment is made by a bank transfer, ALL bank charges are to be paid by the client.
2) CREDIT CARD: Please note, in the case of payments by credit card, a surcharge can be added to cover the processing of payment. (We shall communicate the same to you in writing)
CANCELLATION POLICY
The following cancellation charges will be payable. Should you need to cancel you must notify the supplier (Norine Forbes Safaris Ltd) immediately in writing. In this eventuality your deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellation fee from 90 days and over – Deposit forfeit
Cancellation fee from 90 – 60 days – 50%
Cancellation fee from 59 – 31 days – 75%
Cancellation fee from 30 – 00 days – 100%
DAYBOOK
Demand for Safaris is very high and can lead to a shortage of lodge/hotel accommodation at times during some seasons. All bookings will be confirmed by us in writing as we confirm beforehand from our suppliers. On occasion, changes may be necessary.
Hotels/lodges/camps where specific names are given as an indication of the category and rooms may be reserved at similar hotels/lodges/camps. We undertake to advise you of any changes known to us before departure, but the possibility of change without notice must be accepted when booking. This rarely happens. Single rooms are available at a supplementary cost.
Safari four-wheel drive vehicles or coaches will be provided according to the route and number of participants and as confirmed to you in your booking confirmation. The right is reserved to employ the services of sub-contractors if necessary. English-speaking chauffeurs/guides are provided.
Occasional mechanical problems, changes of lodge or adverse road conditions may in turn end in a changed routing or game viewing without prior notice being given. Therefore, we reserve the right to offer substitutes of equal value or cancel any tour operation. In practice, very few itineraries are affected but a little flexibility, on your part, will ensure that your tour is unique and rewarding.
Itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi can take place any time of the day depending on your international flight. Upon arrival at the Airport, you will be met by a representative from Norine Forbes Safaris and thereafter transferred to The Concord Hotel for an overnight stay. If you would like to change money, we recommend doing so while still at the airport, before getting to the visa/passport control. Dinner on your arrangements (to be organized and paid by yourself directly) at one of the available restaurants.
After your scrumptious Breakfast please proceed and check-out. Thereafter depart for Lake Naivasha after a short safari briefing. You will be driven along the breathtaking Great Rift Valley (with a short stop at viewpoint for photographic opportunities) to arrive at approx.1030 Hrs. at your lodge. The drive from Nairobi to Naivasha takes approx. 1.5 – 2 Hrs. depending on the stops made along the way. After check-in proceed for a late morning boat ride lasting for approx.1.5 Hrs. followed by lunch thereafter. Spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure or simply relax in your lodge rooms with breathtaking views of the well-manicured lawns. Sopa Lodge boasts of a beautiful compound surrounded by yellow-backed acacia. Several animals such as Waterbucks, Impalas, Columbus monkeys and Baboons have found a good home here. Guided walks in the compound can be organized with the resident guide. At approx. 1630 Hrs. depart for guided tour in the Crescent Island where you get to walk amongst the antelope family and get closer to the Giraffes and Wildebeests. Return for dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a After a scrumptious breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, driving via the Maasai town of Narok to arrive at your luxurious camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive there-after. Dinner and overnight at Emaiyan Luxury Camp. Accommodation: You’ll stay at your choice of safari lodge or tented camp. Meal Plan: Full Board
You will spend the next four days in the Mara where you will have a good chance of seeing herds of buffalo and zebra as well as hippos and many other animals and birds. Go on a full-day game drive and enjoy a picnic lunch out in the bush or return to camp for lunch should you so wish. At this time of year, the Great Migration passes through the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. It is an amazing sight to behold when 1.5 million gnus are on the move across the plains. You may even be fortunate enough to see one of the dramatic river crossings. All meals and overnight at Emaiyan Luxury Camp. Accommodation: You’ll stay at your choice of safari lodge or tented camp. Meal Plan: Full Board
Wake up early in the morning for a last-game drive and have breakfast thereafter. At around 1000 Hrs. begin your drive back to Nairobi to arrive late afternoon. On arrival drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your outbound flight. Accommodation: Not required Meal Plan: Breakfast
Location
Important to Know
Located on the Equator, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda & Rwanda have no definitive seasons like the Northern and Southern hemispheres. East Africa has a pleasant climate all year round and is perfect for safaris & game viewing during any season. We have two rainy seasons: - The short rains which occur from late October through November - The long rains which occur from late March to end of May April & May are GREEN season months which are our “quiet time” where you simply get the “best deal”! Even though more rain is anticipated than usual, one experiences fantastic game viewing, mostly exclusive with very few vehicles in the vicinity as the parks are less frequented. The famous annual Great Migration usually starts in the Southern Serengeti popularly known as Ndutu with the Wildebeest calving during end of January to March and moves onto Western / Northern Serengeti in May / June. The larger herds cross over into the Maasai Mara from July to October. This is considered to be the peak season for East Africa along with the Christmas & New Year seasons. Both the Serengeti & Maasai Mara offer excellent game viewing all year round. A good time to travel is January to March and particularly late October / November. Rates are more reasonable too during these months than the peak season. Uganda & Rwanda are famous for their Gorilla Trekking which can be done all year round. Rates for permits are the same without any low / high season period.
We don’t rush our guests! Game viewing and our stunning landscapes are best enjoyed with ample time! Hence, we always recommend that you stay for a minimum of 3 nights in one location, allowing you 2 full days to enjoy the area and the various activities offered. Where only one night is adequate, we will advise you.
Safaris can range from 1 to 14 days on average depending on your time & budget and are generally quite expensive. However, you get to see the most varied ecosystems and wildlife species in Africa that you won’t be able to view anywhere else in the world! East Africa is one of the LAST & BEST locations for game viewing! We recommend a minimum of 6 nights / 7 days in two different locations but can extend and custom make the itinerary to suit your interest and budget. A pleasant way to end your Safari is with a beach holiday to the Kenyan Coast or Zanzibar Island!
Once you send us an enquiry, we shall assign one of our experienced Tour Consultants to help design the Safari of your dreams! With our extensive knowledge we’re able to give you best advice and recommendations to suit your interest. We are dedicated to making your trip a memorable experience in every aspect! We would need to know the number of persons traveling, if there any children in the group and their ages, the number of days you have available, travel dates if known and your budget / interest.
International airfares are NOT included in quotes but we can recommend agencies or travel sites that you can use. We purely take care of ground arrangements in Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda & Rwanda. These include your arrival / departure transfers, any internal flights or regional flights as well as all your accommodation / Inland transportation / food costs as stated in your “includes / excludes section of itinerary”.
We accept payments via bank transfer, online transaction or credit card payment. Pls. note that all credit card payments incur a surcharge of 5%. Cash payments are acceptable, however we do not encourage it.
We plan / tailor most safaris to suit your needs! The itineraries outlined on our website are examples and any of these packages can be booked or simply modified to suit your interest / budget & time availability. Our packages are completely flexible and can start on ANY day as long as there is room availability (except for group tours with fixed departure dates).
We offer some group safaris with fixed departure dates all year round which include “Save the Elephant Safari”, “Photographic Safaris” and “short Mara Road Safaris”. As a single traveler, it’s often daunting to travel alone and our Group departures offer a safe & informative social trip that anyone can join. Due to limited departure dates, we usually put together AIR PACKAGES for single travelers where each location is organized with internal flights and game drives in vehicles shared with other guests in the respective “camp / lodge vehicle”.
Most of our Safaris are “Private Safaris” whereby you have your own designated 4 wheel drive vehicle with an allocated guide and you may choose to do a combination of “road & air travel” between game parks &reserves. The vehicle is not shared with other travelers and you can determine the “length” of each game drive as well as frequency. Many guests prefer to go out for long game drives without a time limitation and a packed meal (breakfast or lunch). Various other activities of your choice can be added on to enhance your safari experience for e.g. “guided walks”, balloon safaris, bush dinners & breakfasts, private sun downers & cocktails, visits to local villages, horse riding, hiking etc.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite.
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