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Driving Safaris from Nairobi h Kenya
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1 A majestic lion
2 Iconic sights of Kenya
3 Elsa’s Kopje, Meru National Park
4 Lioness and cubs
5 The Manyatta School library, part funded by Kuoni
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uk DEPARTURES
2013
h Jan 12 h Feb 09 h Jun 15 h Jul 06 h Sep 07.
BORN FREE FOUNDATION
The Born Free Foundation, a charity long supported by
Kuoni, was established by husband and wife actors
Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers who were inspired by
their time in Kenya making the big screen adaptation of
conservationist Joy Adamson’s hit book ‘Born Free’. Joy’s
book (and the subsequent film) was a heartwarming truelife
tale of her and husband George’s magical relationship
with Elsa, an orphaned lioness that was hand-reared and
subsequently re-released back into the Kenyan bush.
Whilst on the tour, you will meet representatives from the
Foundation, experience some of the work they have
undertaken and visit some of the iconic sites that shaped
the life of Elsa the lioness and the legacy she inspired.
NEED TO KNOW
MEAL PLAN h Dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch and
dinner on Days 2-8; breakfast and lunch on Day 9.
All drinks are at extra cost. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
are included on the Maasai Mara extension.
Lake Naivasha
Maasai Mara
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Amboseli N.P.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Kenya
Nairobi
TANZANIA
Samburu National Reserve
Tsavo West
N.P.
Meru N.P.
KENYA
Tsavo East N.P.
Voi
Railway
Mombasa
ACCOMMODATION h A range of accommodation from
well facilitated city hotels to authentic safari lodges and
rustic yet luxurious bush camps.
GRATUITIES h Small amounts are recommended for
services such as porterage.
GROUP SIZE h Maximum 6 per vehicle.
TRAVEL TIPS h Pack a mixture of light and warm clothing
in soft bags weighing a maximum of 15kg.
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DAY 6 h Travel north-east to Ol Pejeta, a wildlife conservancy
made up of extensive savannah grasslands and riverine
forests that border the Ewaso Nyiro River. Visit the Manyatta
Primary School project, supported by both Born Free and
Kuoni. As a result of funds raised by Born Free and Kuoni,
the school now boasts five permanent classrooms, a library,
books, desks, safe drinking water, a tree nursery and solar
heating panels, all of which have made a huge difference for
the children and their community. This afternoon, embark
on private game drives with abundant wildlife viewing
opportunities, and visit the remarkable Rhino Sanctuary –
the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa – and the
Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where highly
endangered rescued chimpanzee can be seen. Spend tonight
at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
DAY 7 h Continue to Meru National Park, the historic home
of Elsa the lioness. It was here that Joy and George Adamson
returned Elsa to the wild. Encounter a true wilderness
experience on a private game drive through the park’s diverse
landscape dominated by huge baobab trees. This little-visited
and unspoilt park is also home to the exclusive Elsa’s Kopje
lodge, an elegant safari lodge with spectacular views that is
built on a rocky hill not far from the site of George Adamson’s
first campsite. Enjoy a two night stay here.
DAY 8 h Enjoy a traditional bush breakfast arranged by the
lodge. Explore this beautiful park further on three game
drives, during which you may spot black rhino, cheetah,
leopard and rare antelope amongst other African wildlife.
You will also make a moving visit to the site of Elsa’s grave.
DAY 9 h Travel back to Nairobi for lunch at the Southern
Sun Nairobi. Afternoon transfer to Nairobi airport for your
return flight, or choose to extend your stay.
YOUR CHOICE
OF EXTENSIONS
MAASAI MARA FROM £735 REF AN010
DAY 9 h Fly via Nairobi to Little Governors’ Camp in the heart
of the Maasai Mara for two nights of luxury and exciting
game viewing in one of Africa’s most iconic national parks.
DAY 11 h Depart for your onward journey.
guide price
from
£3635 per person
01 apr-22 may 2013
high season (14 aug-07 sep 2013) from £4195
Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people sharing for 8 nights
incl. meal plan as detailed, economy flights on Kenya Airways from London
Heathrow and group transfers. Ref AN003.
ananea
For more information visit
www.kuoni.co.uk/ananea
ananea is Kuoni’s sustainable tourism programme.
It offers respectful and authentic travel experiences,
from volunteering trips to tours off the beaten track
and luxury escapes. They are for those whose urge to
preserve is as strong as their desire to discover.
IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package.
Please read p201-205 before you book your holiday. For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.