KenyaLake NakuruMt. KenyaNairobiMasai MaraMombasaMOMBASSAKenya’s former capital and the countries second biggest city, Mombassa isthe most important port of East Africa. It is the staging ground for coastalexcursions and the gateway to the beach resorts of the North and South Coast,Malindi, Watamu and Lamu. The city is a hub of activity, of nightclubs andhotels, restaurants and bars.Mombassa Getaway3 nightsVisit MombassaExplore Mombassa’s architecturalmarvels and get a sense of the local cultureon this tour. Discover the North and SouthCoast Beaches.Day 1 - Arrive Mombassa On arrival inNairobi, you will be met and transferred by ourlocal representative to your hotel. The rest of theday is at leisure to explore this beautiful islandcity on your own. Overnight in Mombassa. (D)Day 2 - Mombassa This morning, enjoya tour of the picturesque island city ofMombassa, a colourful blend of traditionaland modern. Highlights include the Fruitsand Spice Market, Old Town, Fort Jesus,located on the edge of a coral ridgeoverlooking the entrance to the Old Portof Mombassa, was built by the Portugueseto protect their trade route to India andtheir interests in East Africa. Pass underthe famous elephant tusks on Moi Avenueand visit the Akamba wood carvers centre.Overnight in Mombassa. (B, D)Day 3 - Mombassa The day is at leisure toexplore the city on your own. Overnight inMombassa. (B, D)Day 4 - Depart Mombassa Today, themorning is at leisure, later you will be transferredto the airport for your flight to Nairobi andconnecting flight back home. (B)Mombassa BeachClassic Kenya7 nightsVisit Nairobi, Samburu, Aberdare,Lake Nakuru & Masai MaraExplore the African wilds on a 7-nightsafari which takes you to Kenya’spremier wildlife reserves, from thestunning Rift Valley Lakes to the vastplains of the Masai Mara.Day 1 - Arrive Nairobi On arrival in Nairobi,you will be met and transferred to your hotel.The rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening,enjoy dining at the Carnivore restaurant(optional). Overnight in Nairobi.Day 2 - Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve(5 hrs) Travel north to the Samburu GameReserve. Set against the backdrop of the redtabletop mountain ‘Lololokwi’ and lying onthe banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, this reservewill captivate you with its dramatic landscapeand wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy for alate afternoon wildlife safari and spot elephants,reticulated giraffes, Somali ostriches, Beisaoryxes, gerenuks and the endangered Grevy’szebras. Overnight in Samburu. (B, L, D)HISTORYADVENTURECULTUREKIDSDay 3 - Samburu Game Reserve Anotherday in the African bush, with morning andafternoon game drives to see wildlife unique tothis arid yet beautiful part of Kenya. Overnightin Samburu. (B, L, D)Day 4 - Samburu Reserve - AberdareNational Park (3 hrs) This morning, drive tothe Aberdare National Park arriving in time forlunch. Later, you will check into your tree lodgebuilt on stilts, overlooking a floodlit waterhole.The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy excellentviews of animals visiting the waterhole from theobservation platforms of the lodge. Overnightin Aberdare National Park. (B, L, D)Day 5 - Aberdare National Park - LakeNakuru National Park (3 hrs) Today, youwill travel to Lake Nakuru, famed for its vastflocks of flamingo. Enjoy an afternoon gamedrive in Nakuru National Park, home to rhino,lion, leopard and numerous species of plaingame. Overnight in Lake Nakuru. (B, L, D)Day 6 - Lake Nakuru National Park - MasaiMara Game Reserve (4½ hrs) This morning,travel along the floor of the Great Rift Valley andenter Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous theworld over for its staggering variety of wildlifeand seasonal wildebeest migrations. Followinglunch, embark on an afternoon game drive andlook out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras,hippos and the elusive leopards. Overnight inMasai Mara. (B, L, D)Day 7 - Masai Mara Game Reserve Risebefore dawn for a spectacular Hot Air Balloonride followed by a bubbly bush breakfast(optional). Later, set out on a late afternoongame spotting safari in the reserve andthe opportunity to spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’.Overnight in Masai Mara. (B, L, D)Day 8 - Masai Mara Game Reserve -Nairobi Depart (5 hrs) Today, you will betransferred to the Nairobi airport for yourflight back home. (B)Family of Elephants, Samburu• You have a wide selection of Standard, FirstClass and Deluxe hotels to choose from.• All transfers and sightseeings are by private air -conditioned vehicles.Visit www.coxandkings.com for a wider selection of our holidays• Additional nights and sightseeing tours can beincluded at any point in the above itineraries.28 <strong>Cox</strong> and <strong>Kings</strong> | FlexiHol
HIDDEN TREASURESThe Kenyan coast (Mombasa) is lined with pristine white sand beaches fringingthe warm inviting waters of the Indian Ocean. Here the wilderness meetsthe sea and the ocean itself holds a world of spectacular coral reefs teemingwith life and colour. Discover the North and South Coast Beaches.Endangered white RhinoCity Tour, MombassaOperatesPick Up PointPick Up TimeDurationDailyHotel Lobby1700 hrs4 hrsEnjoy a tour of the picturesque island city of Mombasa, a colourful blend oftraditional and modern. Highlights include the Fruits and Spice Market, OldTown, Fort Jesus dominating the entrance of Mombasa Harbour and offering apanoramic view of the Old Town, pass under the famous elephant tusks on MoiAvenue and visit the Akamba wood carvers centre.Aberdare National ParkOperates DailyPick Up Point FlexiblePick Up Time FlexibleDuration FlexibleSoaring mountain ranges give way to plummeting valleys as streams cascade overwaterfalls, making Aberdare National Park a landscape lover’s paradise. Therange of wildlife includes elephant, lion, black rhino, waterbuck, gazelle, leopard,buffalo and the rare spiral-horned antelope known as the bongo. With over 250species of bird, it is also a haven for bird watching enthusiasts.Game Drives, Samburu National ReservesOperates DailyPick Up Point LodgePick Up Time 0900/1500 hrsDuration 3 hrsThese reserves lie in the north of Kenya, about 200 miles from Nairobi.Samburu is adjacent to Shaba is a few miles east of them. Shaba is the driest,Buffalo Springs is the least arid while Samburu is more rugged and is home tothe Common Zebra, the rare Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, ReticulatedGiraffe and a lot of crocodilesKENYAKenyan WildlifeBeautiful Mombassa Beach<strong>Cox</strong> and <strong>Kings</strong> | FlexiHol 29