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AFRICA • KENYA<br />

Highlights of<br />

Kenya<br />

Duration • 10 days & 8 nights<br />

Category • Superior<br />

Small-group tour • From £3,595 (incl. flights)<br />

Private tour • From £4,450 (incl. flights)<br />

This group tour features…<br />

No single supplement on<br />

selected departure dates<br />

(limited availability)<br />

3- & 4-star accommodation<br />

Flexible – extensions, room & flight<br />

upgrades available<br />

Small group size – average 10<br />

people (max 18)<br />

International flights<br />

Transfers in adapted land cruisers<br />

Experienced local tour manager<br />

8 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners<br />

Guided sightseeing & entrance fees<br />

Entrance fees to national parks,<br />

conservancies & safari reserves<br />

Boat trip on Lake Naivasha<br />

(optional extra)<br />

Hippos and pelicans, Lake Naivasha<br />

Weather<br />

Nairobi<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

A 25 26 26 <strong>24</strong> 23 22 21 21 <strong>24</strong> 25 23 <strong>24</strong><br />

B 12 12 13 14 13 11 10 10 11 12 13 13<br />

C 57 49 93 <strong>24</strong>4 186 42 22 27 29 67 151 99<br />

A: Maximum average temperature (°C)<br />

B: Minimum average temperature (°C)<br />

C: Average rainfall (mm)<br />

Kenya promises world-class safaris, dramatic<br />

scenery and diverse cultures. This escorted<br />

tour provides the perfect pace <strong>for</strong> exploring<br />

both acclaimed and lesser-known national<br />

parks, lakes and private concessions.<br />

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES<br />

Wildlife viewing in private reserves<br />

handpicked by Cox & Kings<br />

Sip specialist Kenyan tea while learning<br />

about conservationist Joy Adamson<br />

Visit local communities whilst staying<br />

near the wildlife-rich Masai Mara<br />

Day 1: Fly to Nairobi<br />

Fly from London (regional connections<br />

available) to Nairobi. Transfer to the Tamarind<br />

Tree Hotel (or similar) <strong>for</strong> the night. (N)<br />

Day 2: Aberdare National Park<br />

Leave Nairobi <strong>for</strong> the Aberdare region, known<br />

as the place where a young Queen Elizabeth<br />

first learnt she had ascended to the throne.<br />

Lunch at Aberdare Country Club, then proceed<br />

to Aberdare National Park <strong>for</strong> wildlife viewing<br />

en route to your lodge. One of the country’s<br />

oldest reserves, this park safeguards rare<br />

alpine <strong>for</strong>ests featuring centuries-old cedars<br />

and camphors. It is home to African elephants,<br />

black rhinos, spotted hyenas, leopards,<br />

colobus monkeys and many more creatures<br />

worth looking out <strong>for</strong>. Overnight at The Ark<br />

Lodge. (B, L, D)<br />

Days 3 & 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy<br />

Go on safari in Ol Pejeta, a pristine ‘Big<br />

Five’ conservation area home to a variety<br />

of rare species, such as black and white<br />

rhinos, African wild dogs and Grevy’s zebras.<br />

Optional activities include birdwatching, lion<br />

tracking, community tours, and a visit to<br />

the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Stay 2 nights at<br />

Sweetwaters Serena Camp. (B, L, D)<br />

Day 5: Lake Naivasha<br />

Drive south of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift<br />

Valley, and visit the Elsamere Conservation<br />

Centre. This was the retirement home of<br />

naturalist Joy Adamson, who famously<br />

described her experience raising Elsa the lion<br />

cub in Born Free. Enjoy an in<strong>for</strong>mative video<br />

on Adamson, sample special Kenyan teas,<br />

and explore the museum. Overnight at Lake<br />

Naivasha Simba Lodge. (B, L, D)<br />

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View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk

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