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Kenya and Tanzania: A Classic East Africa Safari

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Elevation Note
Nairobi: 5500 Arusha: 4500 ; Ngorongoro Crater: 7500 Serengeti: average 5000 Maasai Mara: 5000

Itinerary for Jan 20 — Feb 3, 2014

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Day One: Monday, January 20 - Departures and Overnight flights to Kenya 
Evening: Depart on overnight flights from the USA.

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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Eka Hotel is ideally located along Mombasa Road in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. It is situated minutes away from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 5km from Wilson Airport and 5km from the bustling central business district. The hotel is situated with convenient access to all the city's tourist attractions such as Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen Museum, National Museum, Bomas of Kenya, and The Giraffe Centre. In addition, there is easy access to all key Government offices, corporates, diplomatic missions and industries. It also has easy reach to the city's main attractions, eateries and entertainment venues.

Contact info:
Along Mombasa Road
Nairobi, NA Kenya
phone: +254 719 045 000
web: http://www.ekahotel.com/

Room amenities: The room amenities include LCD flat screen TV, complimentary high speed internet ( with Wi-Fi hot spots through the hotel), personal bar, in room safety deposit box, complimentary coffee making facilities, direct dial International telephone. Hair dryers and iron/board available on request. Bathrooms feature separate toilet and shower with a glass-walled with rain shower.

Facility amenities: Dining: Galaxy Restaurant The Galaxy Restaurant overlooks the swimming pool. It is the ideal spot to enjoy well-selected breakfast buffets and all-day à la carte snack dining. Galaxy Bar The Galaxy Bar offers an array of cocktails, wines from all over the world, various liquors and beverages. Favourite bites and snacks to enjoy with the drinks. The Spur Restaurant The internationally acclaimed Spur restaurant is renowned for its selection of succulent steaks, delicious hamburgers, mouthwatering carveries, tasty chicken, seafood, salads and vegetarian meals. Leisure: The hotel offers a gym and an outdoor swimming pool set in lush gardens. Other hotel services include: Laundry and valet services, babysitting (prior arrangement necessary), hotel guests enjoy complimentary parking, guest transport, irons and ironing boards are available on request, business centre services, and concierge services, complimentary Wi-fi hotspots.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Request from provider
Pre and post nights are available for program number 18783. Please check with the provider for final price.

Day Two: Tuesday, January 21 - Arrival in Kenya 
Evening: Arrivals in Nairobi in the late evening. Meet your Study Leader on arrival and check in to the hotel.

Lodging: Eka Hotel

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Type: Lodge

 Description: Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephant with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli National Park ‘as a home for the Gods’. A place of rugged beauty, abundant water, lush grass and forest, set like an oasis in surrounding savannah scrub. To crown it all, the Gods look upon one of the worlds most awe-inspiring sites – as dawn breaks and the sun sets from the 19,000 foot snow capped dome of Africa’s highest mountain.

Contact info:
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli, Kenya
phone: +254045622275
web: http://www.oltukailodge.com

Room amenities: There are 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms have private bath rooms and individual terraces. There are rooms allocated for special needs visitors.

Facility amenities: 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms at Ol Tukai Lodge, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms are built from gum trees, local river stone, and slate. All rooms have private bathrooms and individual terraces.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Three: Wednesday, January 22 - Amboseli National Park / The East African Elephant 
Note: The drive from Nairobi to Amboseli will take at least 4 hours and part of the road is unpaved. 2-3 hour game drives at sunrise and in the late afternoon. There are no toilet facilities outside of the lodge

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Depart this morning by Safari Van for the Amboseli National Park.

Lunch: Enjoy a lunch at the lodge in the Amboseli.

Afternoon: Meet your Study Leader for an orientation to game viewing and the wildlife of East Africa. Then put your new knowledge to work as you set out on your first game drive in the park. Before dinner, meet with an expert from the Amboseli Elephant Trust to learn about the majestic East African Elephant.

Dinner: Be welcomed to the Amboseli National Park with a dinner at the lodge.

Lodging: Ol Tukai Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephant with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli National Park ‘as a home for the Gods’. A place of rugged beauty, abundant water, lush grass and forest, set like an oasis in surrounding savannah scrub. To crown it all, the Gods look upon one of the worlds most awe-inspiring sites – as dawn breaks and the sun sets from the 19,000 foot snow capped dome of Africa’s highest mountain.

Contact info:
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli, Kenya
phone: +254045622275
web: http://www.oltukailodge.com

Room amenities: There are 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms have private bath rooms and individual terraces. There are rooms allocated for special needs visitors.

Facility amenities: 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms at Ol Tukai Lodge, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms are built from gum trees, local river stone, and slate. All rooms have private bathrooms and individual terraces.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Thursday, January 23 - Amboseli Big Game / Maasai Custom and Culture 
Note: At the Maasai village school, any donations you choose to bring should be given to the school master, and not directly to the children. The school will distribute the supplies as they are most needed.

Breakfast: In the lodge.

Morning: After a brief rest and before lunch join your Study Leader for a presentation: "Understanding the Tribes of Kenya and Tanzania" with a focus on the culture and customs of the Maasai.

Morning: Set out on an early morning game drive before breakfast today. As the sun rises, head out to continue the search through the varied wildlife habitats of the park.

Lunch: Lunch in the lodge.

Afternoon: After lunch, head back out in search of big game in Amboseli National Park.

Dinner: Dinner in the Lodge

Lodging: Ol Tukai Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Perched on the very edge, the Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge sits 2,000 feet above the floor of the crater, 7,500 feet above sea level. Large windows, panoramic viewing platforms and terraces provide opportunities to take in the sweeping vistas from almost anywhere within the rustic stone-and-wood structure. Originally built in the late 1960’s, the lodge is one of four built by the Tanzanian Government shortly after independence. As the first lodges built in the national parks, each benefits from being situated in the prime game-viewing locations for that area. The lodges were sold to a private company in 2003 and a multi-million-dollar renovation and upgrade on both common areas and guest rooms is complete.

Contact info:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
phone: +255 27 253 7058
web: www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-ngorongoro-wildlife-lodge.htm

Room amenities: 75 rooms with crater view, central heat, tea and coffee making facility, in-room safe, and private bathroom with shower.

Facility amenities: Restaurant and bar; terrace with panoramic crater views, foreign currency exchange, gift shop, library, laundry service, television lounge and in-house registered nurse. The entire lodge is non-smoking. All meals are buffet-style.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Five: Friday, January 24 - Crossing the Great Rift Valley to Ngorongoro Crater 
Note: The drive from the the lodge in Amboseli to the border will take at least 3 hours and part of the road is unpaved and can be rough at some times of year. The drive from the border to Arusha will take 3 hours and is paved. Finally the drive from Arusha to the Lodge in Ngorongo will take about 3.5 hours and is also paved most of the way. While long, this day offers some excellent scenic driving and a unique look into rural East Africa.

Breakfast: In the lodge.

Morning: This morning we leave early, enjoying a scenic game drive through the western part of Amboseli to the Tanzanian border. Late in the morning we stop at the border for formalities and to change vehicles. We continue our drive from the border to the city of Arusha for lunch. the drive offers an excellent look into rural life in Kenya and Tanzania.

Lunch: In Arusha at a local hotel.

Afternoon: Cross the Great Rift Valley and continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where agriculture, wildlife conservation and tourism co-exist in one of Africa’s first experiments of multiple-land use. Upon arriving at the park gates learn more about the larger conservation area from your Study Leader. Prior to dinner take the time to enjoy the view of the crater floor from your rooms or from the terrace. The crater rim is a perfect viewpoint to observe the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere.

Dinner: At the lodge the in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Lodging: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Perched on the very edge, the Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge sits 2,000 feet above the floor of the crater, 7,500 feet above sea level. Large windows, panoramic viewing platforms and terraces provide opportunities to take in the sweeping vistas from almost anywhere within the rustic stone-and-wood structure. Originally built in the late 1960’s, the lodge is one of four built by the Tanzanian Government shortly after independence. As the first lodges built in the national parks, each benefits from being situated in the prime game-viewing locations for that area. The lodges were sold to a private company in 2003 and a multi-million-dollar renovation and upgrade on both common areas and guest rooms is complete.

Contact info:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
phone: +255 27 253 7058
web: www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-ngorongoro-wildlife-lodge.htm

Room amenities: 75 rooms with crater view, central heat, tea and coffee making facility, in-room safe, and private bathroom with shower.

Facility amenities: Restaurant and bar; terrace with panoramic crater views, foreign currency exchange, gift shop, library, laundry service, television lounge and in-house registered nurse. The entire lodge is non-smoking. All meals are buffet-style.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Six: Saturday, January 25 - The Wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater 
Breakfast: In the lodge.

Morning: Descend the slope into the Ngorongoro Crater in 4-wheel-drive vehicles to spend the morning observing wildlife on the floor of the crater. The 102 square miles of the Ngorongoro Crater are home to 25,000 mammals, many of which are resident due to the geographically enclosed nature of the crater. The crater is also home to the last population of black rhino in northern Tanzania.

Lunch: Stop for an adventurous picnic lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater.

Afternoon: Continue your time in the unique Ngorongoro crater on an afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge. Watch the unmissable Ngorongoro Crater sunset. The sun makes a dramatic exit as it sinks below the crater rim. Later enjoy an early evening Presentation: "The Crater Ecosystem and Conservation."

Dinner: Dinner in the lodge.

Lodging: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Seronera is the heart of Serengeti National park, directly on the migration route and near an important water source, the Seronera river. The hotel is constructed around the rocky outcroppings of the plains, called ‘kopjes’.

Contact info:
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
phone: +255 28 262 1508
web: www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-seronera-wildlife-lodge.htm

Room amenities: 75 rooms with private bathroom with shower and bathtub.

Facility amenities: Restaurant and bar; self-service tea and coffee, gift shop, laundry service, outdoor swimming pool and wildlife viewing platform, television room, telephone, safe deposit, internet café, massage therapist, gym and in-house registered nurse. The entire lodge is non-smoking. All meals are buffet-style.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Seven: Sunday, January 26 - Early Human History at Oldupai Gorge (Olduvai Gorge) / The Vast... 
Early Human History at Oldupai Gorge (Olduvai Gorge) / The Vast Plains of the Serengeti

Note: The drive from Ngorongoro Crater Lodge to Oldupai Gorge is 2 hours. Some of the roads are unpaved. The drive from Oldupai Gorge to the Lodge varies according to how much game is seen en route.

Breakfast: In the lodge.

Morning: Depart early leaving the Crater Rim and make your way to the Serengeti. En route, visit the Oldupai Gorge Museum and learn about the Leakey’s research and discovery of the earliest known species of humanoids.

Lunch: A box lunch is provided to eat at the Serengeti Visitor center picnic area. The area also has a nice walking path up rocky outcrops known as ‘kopjes’ for those looking to stretch their legs.

Afternoon: As you continue driving to the lodge enjoy a game drive though the plains of the Serengeti. Certain times of the year, this area can get very crowded with Zebras, Wildebeest and Gazelles often with young newborns, be on the lookout for wildlife, as this unfenced land is all part of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Dinner: In the lodge

Evening: Late evening Presentation: Stargazing – A Unique Night Under the African Sky led by your Study Leader. the lodge has an ideal view terrace high above the Serengeti that allows you to see a great sky (weather permitting).

Lodging: Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Seronera is the heart of Serengeti National park, directly on the migration route and near an important water source, the Seronera river. The hotel is constructed around the rocky outcroppings of the plains, called ‘kopjes’.

Contact info:
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
phone: +255 28 262 1508
web: www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/tanzania-hotel-and-lodges-seronera-wildlife-lodge.htm

Room amenities: 75 rooms with private bathroom with shower and bathtub.

Facility amenities: Restaurant and bar; self-service tea and coffee, gift shop, laundry service, outdoor swimming pool and wildlife viewing platform, television room, telephone, safe deposit, internet café, massage therapist, gym and in-house registered nurse. The entire lodge is non-smoking. All meals are buffet-style.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Eight: Monday, January 27 - Into the Heart of the Serengeti 
Breakfast: In the lodge after the morning game drive.

Morning: Get out early to search for game and perhaps a fresh kill just as the sun rises over the Serengeti. Look for fresh tracks and see the Park come to life.

Lunch: Lunch in the lodge.

Afternoon: In the Afternoon before going back out on safari, stop at the Serengeti Visitor Center to experience an illustrated presentation about the "Circle of Life". After the presentation, return to the plains to follow the watering holes along the Seronera creek in search of antelope, and other creatures gathering to re-hydrate.

Dinner: Dinner in your lodge in the Serengeti National Park.

Lodging: Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Speke Bay Lodge is located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, East Africa. It is 15 kilometers from the Serengeti National Park, and 125 kilometers north of Mwanza. Speke Bay is part of Speke Gulf, named after the famous explorer John Hanning Speke, who, in 1858, discovered Lake Victoria to be the source of the Nile. Embraced by savanna, the Lodge looks like a small village, stretched out along the shores of the lake. The main buildings and luxury accommodation are round in form, built to perfection, painted white and thatched with a grass roof in the traditional style of the local tribe, the Sukuma. Since the Lodge is outside but close to the Serengeti National Park, it is the ideal place to start or end your safari, or relax during your travels.

Contact info:
PO Box 953
Mwanza, Tanzania
phone: + N/A
web: http://www.spekebay.com/

Room amenities: All eight bungalows are situated along the shore of the lake. Each bungalow is a separate structure designed to ensure your privacy. The roofs are thatched with a thick layer of grass, providing excellent insulation. The custom-made furniture in solid Mkola wood adds to the warm and elegant atmosphere. An entrance hall gives access to a bathroom and a spacious main room. This room has a sleeping area with a large lockable cupboard (for your clothes and valuables) and a writing table. The sitting area has a huge French window opening on to a bougainvillaea-shaded veranda where your breakfast can be served. Each bungalow has a loft with two twin beds, making them suitable for families with children. The bathroom has a large table with a build-in basin, a spacious shower with hot water and a hygienic wall mounted toilet. All the appliances and fittings are the best on the market. The water system is state of the art, with a large sand filter, UV-treatment, and Ozone-injection. Bottled drinking water is available.

Facility amenities: Three separate round buildings are joined by a large terrace, which overlooks Lake Victoria. There is a well-stocked bar with a good choice of South African wines. The restaurant offers a blend of international and Tanzanian cuisine; and is specialised in fresh fish from the lake and uses vegetables and fruits from the local fields. Your breakfast or lunch can be served on the terrace of your bungalow at any time you wish, or a table will be set for you on the terrace of the restaurant or in the garden. Gift Shop A small, exclusive gift-shop focuses on regional art and handicraft. We buy straight from the artisans. This helps the local economy directly and they are encouraged to find more efficient, and quality-conscious ways to make their products.ent, and quality-conscious ways to make their products. We also sell articles from local women groups, like the Vema Women (Vema is a Swahili word for well being) organised by the Maryknoll Sisters, and the Tupen-dane Centre.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Nine: Tuesday, January 28 - On the shores of Lake Victoria. 
Breakfast: In the lodge.

Morning: In the early morning depart the lodge to enjoy a scenic Drive through the Western Corridor to the shores of Lake Victoria. As we drive west watch for the abundant resident wildlife stopping along the way to observe new sightings.

Lunch: Stop in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti for a picnic lunch.

Afternoon: Continue your drive through the abundantly rich Western Corridor of the Serengeti. Keep a lookout for animals as you finish the drive to Lake Victoria. Arrive at your lodge on the shores of Lake Victoria. Enjoy a nature excursion on this beautiful lake led by an expert guide. During sunset, both sky and lake explode with light.

Dinner: Dinner at the lodge.

Lodging: Speke Bay Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Keekorok is located within Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve which is at an Altitude of 1,617 metres above sea level. Accommodation is on a Full Board basis that includes morning tea or coffee, breakfast, luncheon, afternoon tea and dinner. Luncheon boxes are available by prior request for guests taking all-day game drives. Located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning motley abundance in the local Masai language, was constructed in 1962 on a choice eighty acre site in an area of permanent springs and lush grassland.

Contact info:
NA
NA, Kenya
phone: +N-A0---0
web: n/a

Room amenities: Private entrance, private bathroom, air-conditioned, fans, allergy-free bedding, mosquito nets, private balcony overlooking the pool or the reserve, refurbished in 2006, telephone, high-speed internet (charges apply), lodge connected by VHF and HF radio, non-smoking facilities available.

Facility amenities: Accommodation comprises stone built bungalows with private balconies and private bathrooms. Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Honeymoon Suite, Currency Exchange, Souvenir/Gift Shop, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Concierge Service, Entertainment Staff, Private Check-in/Check-out , Shuttle Service (Surcharge), Special Diet Meals (upon request), Suit Press Electricity: 220 – Electricity (240 volts) at Larsens Camp is through Diesel generators that are run during peak hours, and switched off at other times times. Being a member of the Small Luxury Hotels, Keekorok is committed to being environmentally conscious as well as convenient for guests at the lodge. Power is on at the camp during the following times: 05:30- 09:30hrs 12:30- 15:00hrs 18:00- 23:00hrs The Discovery Bar serves a fine collection of whiskey and cigars along with exquisite freshly ground Kenyan coffee. The swimming pool and bar serve drinks and refreshments throughout the day. The Hippo Pool Bar is connected to the lodge by a 1km long wooden walkway which meanders through the Keekorok forest. The bar over looks a permanent watering hole that is home to over 20 hippos and is visited regularly by elephants and lions. The restaurant Overlooking the well manicured lawns on one side and a spectacular internal rock garden on the other,our restaurant serves a variety of traditional food. In keeping with Keekorok's atmosphere, guests have the option to dine al fresco on the veranda, on the Elephant Deck overlooking the rolling savannah or in the wilderness in complete privacy.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Ten: Wednesday, January 29 - From the Shores of Lake Victoria and into the Maasai Mara 
Breakfast: In the lodge.

Morning: After breakfast continue north to Kenya. As you exit the Serengeti, you will notice completely different local architecture. After crossing the border, continue to Migori where a charter flight awaits to bring you to the Maasai Mara. When you arrive in the Maasai Mara, the trip to the lodge is a morning game drive. Search for the creatures of the Mara before arriving at your lodge.

Lunch: Lunch at the lodge in the Maasai Mara.

Afternoon: In the afternoon set out on a game drive from your lodge/camp keeping a watch for many resident lion prides or the fastest of all cheetah.

Dinner: Enjoy dinner in the lodge.

Lodging: Keekorok Lodge or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Keekorok is located within Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve which is at an Altitude of 1,617 metres above sea level. Accommodation is on a Full Board basis that includes morning tea or coffee, breakfast, luncheon, afternoon tea and dinner. Luncheon boxes are available by prior request for guests taking all-day game drives. Located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning motley abundance in the local Masai language, was constructed in 1962 on a choice eighty acre site in an area of permanent springs and lush grassland.

Contact info:
NA
NA, Kenya
phone: +N-A0---0
web: n/a

Room amenities: Private entrance, private bathroom, air-conditioned, fans, allergy-free bedding, mosquito nets, private balcony overlooking the pool or the reserve, refurbished in 2006, telephone, high-speed internet (charges apply), lodge connected by VHF and HF radio, non-smoking facilities available.

Facility amenities: Accommodation comprises stone built bungalows with private balconies and private bathrooms. Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Honeymoon Suite, Currency Exchange, Souvenir/Gift Shop, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Concierge Service, Entertainment Staff, Private Check-in/Check-out , Shuttle Service (Surcharge), Special Diet Meals (upon request), Suit Press Electricity: 220 – Electricity (240 volts) at Larsens Camp is through Diesel generators that are run during peak hours, and switched off at other times times. Being a member of the Small Luxury Hotels, Keekorok is committed to being environmentally conscious as well as convenient for guests at the lodge. Power is on at the camp during the following times: 05:30- 09:30hrs 12:30- 15:00hrs 18:00- 23:00hrs The Discovery Bar serves a fine collection of whiskey and cigars along with exquisite freshly ground Kenyan coffee. The swimming pool and bar serve drinks and refreshments throughout the day. The Hippo Pool Bar is connected to the lodge by a 1km long wooden walkway which meanders through the Keekorok forest. The bar over looks a permanent watering hole that is home to over 20 hippos and is visited regularly by elephants and lions. The restaurant Overlooking the well manicured lawns on one side and a spectacular internal rock garden on the other,our restaurant serves a variety of traditional food. In keeping with Keekorok's atmosphere, guests have the option to dine al fresco on the veranda, on the Elephant Deck overlooking the rolling savannah or in the wilderness in complete privacy.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Eleven: Thursday, January 30 - Tracking the Big Five in the Masai Mara 
Breakfast: In the camp after the morning game drive.

Morning: As the light brightens over the Mara, head toward the river to observe hippo, crocodile and birdlife. Depending on the migration, you may see wildebeest attempting the dangerous crossing. Later in the morning before lunch join a local Masai Moran on a nature walk through the edges of the Maasai Mara Park. Learn about local plant life and maybe observe some insects and lizards.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch in the lodge.

Afternoon: In the afternoon set out in search of the most endangered and illusive black rhinoceros whose population has been decimated by poachers until regular patrols and successful arrests rendered the area safer and the population now stands at 8 individuals and sometimes 10 rhinos in the Mara Triangle could be found.

Dinner: Dinner at the lodge in the Maasai Mara.

Lodging: Keekorok Lodge or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Keekorok is located within Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve which is at an Altitude of 1,617 metres above sea level. Accommodation is on a Full Board basis that includes morning tea or coffee, breakfast, luncheon, afternoon tea and dinner. Luncheon boxes are available by prior request for guests taking all-day game drives. Located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning motley abundance in the local Masai language, was constructed in 1962 on a choice eighty acre site in an area of permanent springs and lush grassland.

Contact info:
NA
NA, Kenya
phone: +N-A0---0
web: n/a

Room amenities: Private entrance, private bathroom, air-conditioned, fans, allergy-free bedding, mosquito nets, private balcony overlooking the pool or the reserve, refurbished in 2006, telephone, high-speed internet (charges apply), lodge connected by VHF and HF radio, non-smoking facilities available.

Facility amenities: Accommodation comprises stone built bungalows with private balconies and private bathrooms. Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Honeymoon Suite, Currency Exchange, Souvenir/Gift Shop, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Concierge Service, Entertainment Staff, Private Check-in/Check-out , Shuttle Service (Surcharge), Special Diet Meals (upon request), Suit Press Electricity: 220 – Electricity (240 volts) at Larsens Camp is through Diesel generators that are run during peak hours, and switched off at other times times. Being a member of the Small Luxury Hotels, Keekorok is committed to being environmentally conscious as well as convenient for guests at the lodge. Power is on at the camp during the following times: 05:30- 09:30hrs 12:30- 15:00hrs 18:00- 23:00hrs The Discovery Bar serves a fine collection of whiskey and cigars along with exquisite freshly ground Kenyan coffee. The swimming pool and bar serve drinks and refreshments throughout the day. The Hippo Pool Bar is connected to the lodge by a 1km long wooden walkway which meanders through the Keekorok forest. The bar over looks a permanent watering hole that is home to over 20 hippos and is visited regularly by elephants and lions. The restaurant Overlooking the well manicured lawns on one side and a spectacular internal rock garden on the other,our restaurant serves a variety of traditional food. In keeping with Keekorok's atmosphere, guests have the option to dine al fresco on the veranda, on the Elephant Deck overlooking the rolling savannah or in the wilderness in complete privacy.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Twelve: Friday, January 31 - Tracking the Big Five in the Maasai Mara. 
Breakfast: In the camp after the morning game drive.

Morning: At dawn, embark on a drive toward the river to observe hippo, crocodile and birdlife. Depending on the migration, you may see wildebeest attempting the dangerous crossing.

Lunch: Lunch at the lodge.

Afternoon: In the afternoon set out on your final game drive. Enjoy the sounds and sights as you say farewell to the Maasai Mara. Later join your Study Leader for a final wrap-up session and presentation.

Dinner: Final dinner in the Maasai Mara at the lodge.

Lodging: Keekorok Lodge or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Eka Hotel is ideally located along Mombasa Road in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. It is situated minutes away from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 5km from Wilson Airport and 5km from the bustling central business district. The hotel is situated with convenient access to all the city's tourist attractions such as Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen Museum, National Museum, Bomas of Kenya, and The Giraffe Centre. In addition, there is easy access to all key Government offices, corporates, diplomatic missions and industries. It also has easy reach to the city's main attractions, eateries and entertainment venues.

Contact info:
Along Mombasa Road
Nairobi, NA Kenya
phone: +254 719 045 000
web: http://www.ekahotel.com/

Room amenities: The room amenities include LCD flat screen TV, complimentary high speed internet ( with Wi-Fi hot spots through the hotel), personal bar, in room safety deposit box, complimentary coffee making facilities, direct dial International telephone. Hair dryers and iron/board available on request. Bathrooms feature separate toilet and shower with a glass-walled with rain shower.

Facility amenities: Dining: Galaxy Restaurant The Galaxy Restaurant overlooks the swimming pool. It is the ideal spot to enjoy well-selected breakfast buffets and all-day à la carte snack dining. Galaxy Bar The Galaxy Bar offers an array of cocktails, wines from all over the world, various liquors and beverages. Favourite bites and snacks to enjoy with the drinks. The Spur Restaurant The internationally acclaimed Spur restaurant is renowned for its selection of succulent steaks, delicious hamburgers, mouthwatering carveries, tasty chicken, seafood, salads and vegetarian meals. Leisure: The hotel offers a gym and an outdoor swimming pool set in lush gardens. Other hotel services include: Laundry and valet services, babysitting (prior arrangement necessary), hotel guests enjoy complimentary parking, guest transport, irons and ironing boards are available on request, business centre services, and concierge services, complimentary Wi-fi hotspots.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Request from provider
Pre and post nights are available for program number 18783. Please check with the provider for final price.

Day Thirteen: Saturday, February 01 - Return to Nairobi 
Note: The drive from the Maasai Mara to Nairobi will take at least 4 hours and part of the road is unpaved.

Breakfast: In the lodge.

Morning: This morning we depart early for our return drive to Nairobi. We quickly leave the Mara behind and drive through the heart of Kenya on the way into the city.

Lunch: In a local restaurant en route or on arrival in Nairobi.

Afternoon: Check in to the hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

Dinner: Your choice to explore local fare. Suggestions will be provided locally.

Evening: at leisure

Lodging: Eka Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Fourteen: Sunday, February 02 - Giraffe Conservation and Elephant Orphanage 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Depart for the elephant orphanage and learn about the conservation efforts here, you will also have the chance to feed the elephants During a special presentation, learn about the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya efforts to increase the numbers of endangered Rothschild Giraffe at the Giraffe Center, where you will have the rare treat of hand-feeding these gentle giants and face them eye-to-eye from an elevated viewing platform.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to rest and pack prior to your flight. You have the use of your day room until 6 PM. We will be leaving for the airport shortly after this time.

Dinner: Your choice to explore local fare.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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