Cheetah Safari

OVERVIEW  |  ITINERARY  |  HOTEL INFO  |  INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS  | COST  |  CANCELLATION | NOTES | MORE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW

CHEETAH SAFARI: Departs Every Monday, Safari Based on 4×4 Vehicle:
This 7-night safari operates every Monday but can be done on any other day of the week based on an exclusive bus using the supplements indicated.

ITINERARY 

DAY WISE ITINERARY

Met on arrival and transferred to the Eka Hotel, where refreshments will be served and a safari briefing will be conducted. Thereafter, drive north through the rich farming areas, arriving at the Ark Lodge in time for lunch (180 km, approximately 3 hours). Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, enjoying excellent views of animals visiting the waterhole from the observation platforms of the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ark Lodge or similar (meals included: lunch and dinner).

Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve (190 km, approximately 4 hours). You will arrive in time for lunch at Ashnil Samburu Camp. Late afternoon game drive in the reserve. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)

Morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah, which is traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River, the river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, while the park is home to a host of animals, including several species that are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffes, and long-necked gerenuks. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar. (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)

After breakfast, drive to Aberdare Country Club, arriving in time for lunch (205 km, approximately 4 hours). Afternoon game drive in Solio Conservancy, which is internationally recognized as one of the most successful rhino breeding reserves in Africa. Overnight: Aberdare Country Club or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)

After breakfast, descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue to Lake Naivasha (240 km, approximately 4 hours). You will arrive in time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure at the hotel or proceed on any of the available optional excursions (to book and pay locally). Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)

Optional boat trip on Lake Naivasha (payable locally). Drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve (320 km, approximately 6 hours). Arrive in time for lunch at Ashnil Mara, followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.)

Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Alternatively, take an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra, supplement cost to apply). After lunch, relax before a late-afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp or similar (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Return to Nairobi by road (325km, approximately 6 hours), or fly from Mara to Nairobi by morning flight (prices on request). Refreshments will be served at the Eka Hotel before final transfer to the airport for your outbound international flight or you may proceed with own chosen extension (Meals included: Breakfast)

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HOTEL INFO

INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS

The above rates are as per the itineraries given above, are as per the meal plans indicated, and include:
• Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated
• Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in 4×4 Land Cruiser
• Cost of all park entrance fees
• Services of professional English driver/guide
• A maximum of 4 singles per group will be charged a single room rate. Any additional singles will be charged at double room rate

The above costs do not include:
• Expenses of a personal nature
• Tips and porterage
• Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels
• Any visa fees
• Any international or domestic airfare, unless specified above

COST

Cost in USD: Per Person Sharing:

From Date

To Date

Per Adult Twin or

Double Sharing

Child Sharing

with Two Adults

Single Room

Supplement

 

01-Apr-2024

27-May-2024

2,021

1,359

71

28-May2024

09-Jun-2024

2,028

1,364

107

10-Jun-2024

 

2,086

1,393

196

11-Jun-2024

12-Jun-2024

2,144

1,423

286

13-Jun-2024

 

2,173

1,436

295

14-Jun-2024

 

2,227

1,464

372

15-Jun-2024

 

2,284

1,492

447

16-Jun-2024

 

2,297

1,498

452

27-Jun-2024

 

2,339

1,521

464

28-Jun-2024

30-Jun-2024

2,352

1,526

468

01-Jul-2024

08-Jul-2024

2,467

1,617

476

09-Jul-2024

 

2,634

1,698

558

10-Jul-2024

12-Jul-2024

2798

1,782

642

13-Jul-2024

 

2,860

1,813

672

14-Jul-2024

24-Sep-2024

2,923

1,844

702

25-Sep-2024

 

2,714

1,711

627

26-Sep-2024

27-Sep-2024

2,564

1,636

552

28-Sep-2024

 

2,552

16,302

548

29-Sep-2024

 

2,491

1,598

518

30-Sep-2024

 

2,428

1,568

487

01-Oct-2024

25-Oct-2024

2,403

1,553

479

26-Oct-2024

 

2,386

1,545

472

27-Oct-2024

 

2,371

1,538

464

28-Oct-2024

 

2,326

1,516

452

29-Oct-2024

31-Oct-2024

2,298

1,502

442

01-Nov-2024

14-Dec-2024

2,286

1,496

438

Exclusive Vehicle Supplement (4×4), Per Person, in USD:

No of Clients

2 pax

3 pax

4 pax

5 pax

6 pax

4×4 Vehicle

630

235

90

0

0

EASY CANCELLATION

Before 61 days of arrival No cancellation fee
Between 60 and 50 days of arrival, a 15% cancellation fee
Between 49 and 30 days of arrival, a 33% cancellation fee
Between 29 and 0 days of arrival, a 100% cancellation fee

Child Policy:
02 – 11.99 years, as above, if sharing with 2 adults

NOTES:

MORE INFORMATION

New Maasai Mara Park Regulations:
Road safaris
1: All departures by road should exit the National Reserve no later than 10am. Any departure after 1000 hours will attract an extra day’s park fees.
Flying safaris
1: Guest residing in lodges & camps both inside and outside the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and departing by air should arrive at the Mara airstrip not later than 100 hours for morning flights. Afternoon flights departing after 1200 hours will automatically attract extra-day park fees.
Maasai Mara Park Fees:
We have received notification from Maasai Mara Game Reserve Authorities of intention to increase park fees between July 1 and December 31, 2024, to USD 200 per person per day. Should the new park fee take effect, an additional USD 100 per person per day, for a for a total of USD 200 per person in park fees for Cheetah Safari, shall apply for travel between July 1 and December 31, 2024.

Optional Extras on Safari:
• Fly Mara to Nairobi: Adult: USD 250 per person; Child: USD 190 per person (15kg luggage allowance on all light aircraft)
• Please note that clients flying back to Wilson from Safari will also be expected to pay for Wilson Airport transfers accordingly.
• Fly Mara to Mombasa (Ukunda): Adult: USD 390 per adult; Child: USD 300 per child below 12 years (15kg luggage allowance on all light aircraft)
• Additional Park Fees: USD 100.00 per adult and USD 50.00 per child (applicable for afternoon departure from Mara, including Mombasa Air)
• Extra Lunch at Ashnil Mara Camp and transfer to the Airstrip: Adult/Child USD 95.00 per person
• Ballooning: Adult/Child: USD 375 per person

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