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Ultimate Kenya
A FIFTEEN DAY
Mobile Camping Safari
Amboseli – Tsavo – Mount Kenya – Samburu
Sweetwaters – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara |
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| Arriving and departing in Nairobi, Kenya |
This fifteen-day safari begins and ends in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa’s safari capitol. This is an individual safari and you organize unlimited game drives at your convenience with your professional Kimbla-Mantana driver/guide. You will experience Kenya as it was in the days of the explorers. Your mobile camps and staff are there only for you and your companions.
All of Kimbla-Mantana’s driver/guides are certified with the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
Kimbla-Mantana African Safaris is a long established company, specializing in private, up-market safaris with traditional, luxury mobile camping, small exclusive lodges and private wildlife areas. Our emphasis is very much on personal service and in dealing directly with our clients since we understand that each of our clients has their own needs and interests. With an enviable reputation, over 45 years of experience in arranging and running safaris, and our own infrastructure in East Africa, we are confident that we can accommodate your requirements. |
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By choosing to go on safari with Kimbla-Mantana, you will experience a safari that many can only dream of, spontaneous and devoid of timetables, with personal attention in remote and beautiful places, with few other tourists and plenty of wildlife. Our private concessions, apart from giving our safaris the freedom of privacy and exclusivity, also allow us to engage in activities like walking or night driving and have been chosen for their prime wildlife locations.
Mobile luxury camping is one of the few indulgences that still exists for the truly experienced traveler who wishes to experience East Africa as it was in the days of the explorers, - ancient and unspoilt.
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Amboseli National Park is located on the Tanzanian border and is one of the most scenic of Kenya’s wildlife reserves. Every vista is dominated by the majestic, snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Animals photographed in front of Kilimanjaro always look spectacular, and Amboseli has some of the highest densities and diversity of wildlife in all of Africa. Amboseli is best known for its abundant and approachable elephants. Other animals found in Amboseli include: giraffe, gerenuk, kudu, oryx, buffalo, cheetah, and impala, lion, wildebeest, hyena, jackal, warthog, zebra, and baboon. Over 400 bird species have been recorded here. In Amboseli, the Kitirua Trust was formed by Kimbla-Mantana and Ker & Downey to directly help the people of the lease area of the Olgulului Olarashi Masai community of Amboseli with whom we have formed a community wildlife partnership. This is one of the most successful community wildlife partnerships in East Africa. Your private mobile camp is under a stand of huge acacia tortilis trees and has incredible views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Tsavo West National Park is mostly semi-arid plains broken by occasional granite outcrops. From the Mzima Springs underwater viewing platform, you will watch hippo swim in the clear waters among crocodiles and fish. There are large herds of elephant found at Tsavo, along with large prides of lion and a good leopard population. The first lodge ever to be built in a Kenyan National Park, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge will provide you with a completely different and beautiful view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The lodge is adjacent to a teeming water hole which is visited daily by vast herds of elephant, buffalo, and plains game.
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Mount Kenya. Located on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Serena Mountain Lodge is surrounded by a dense rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that make the African bush so special and exhilarating. Considered the most spectacular forest waterhole in the Aberdares, the lodge’s waterhole presents a constant ballet of wildlife. This stunning area is towered over by the rocky peaks of |
Mount Kenya and prides itself in having one of the most consistently high records of big game ‘visits’ and sightings. Elephant, buffalo, rhino, and waterbuck are regular sights. The lodge has 42 attractive bedrooms furnished with indigenous wood and African art, each with private bathroom. A spacious verandah also overlooks the waterhole where there is never a dull moment. |
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Samburu National Reserve is situated north of Mount Kenya on the banks for the Ewaso Nyiro River, which means plenty of water, trees and shade to attract wildlife like elephant, lion, giraffe, and zebra from the surrounding plains. This is an excellent reserve of scrub desert, thornbush, riverine forest, and swamps along the river. The reserve is renowned for a range of rare game – Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, the long-necked gerenuk, and the Beisa oryx. There are also over one hundred species of birds found here, including the Somali ostrich. Leopard are often seen here. Your private mobile camp is set next to the river, a truly magical setting.
Sweetwaters Game Reserve, a 24,000-acre game sanctuary, has magnificent views across the plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya. It is home to all the big five game and has the highest ratio of game-to-area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Other wildlife found at Sweetwaters includes giraffe, zebra, eland, oryx, waterbuck, Grant’s gazelle, Thompson’s gazelle, cheetah, silver-backed jackal, hartebeest and baboon. The reserve also boasts several hundred bird species. You’ll find the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary here, which was established with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute. Here you will have the unique opportunity of taking a boat ride on the Ewaso Nyiro River, which flows through the center of the sanctuary where 26 orphaned chimps enjoy the peace and harmony of their natural environment. Additionally, you will also find a tame warthog by the name of “Carol” and a tame black rhino by the name of “Morani” – both rescued from the wild. Sweetwaters Tented Camp features luxuriously appointed tents, each with a thatched roof, an ensuite bathroom, and its own verandah overlooking the waterhole.
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Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its massive numbers of greater and lesser flamingo. Lake Nakuru is one of the alkaline Rift Valley lakes and is a fantastic bird sanctuary, its shores populated at times by more than one million flamingos. This park has 56 different species of mammals, including black and white rhinos. Other wildlife here includes lion, leopard, Rothschild’s giraffe, waterbuck, reedbuck, hippo, baboon, pelican, and cormorant. |
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The lake is an important stopover for thousands of migratory wading birds that head to and from Europe each year. Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in the South East Ecological niche of the park. It is an oasis of comfort and excellent service. The lodge blends well with its surroundings and the animals often browse peacefully close to the lodge and environs, much to the fascination of visitors. |
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Masai Mara Game Reserve is one of the best known and popular reserves in the whole of Africa and undoubtedly the finest wildlife area in Kenya. Seasoned safari travelers, travel writers, documentary makers, and researchers often admit that the Masai Mara is one of their favorite places. All of the big five game is here: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Other commonly sighted species include: cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, Thompson’s gazelle, Defassa waterbuck, eland, Masai giraffe, and topi. From approximately July to October, you will be privy to the great migration occurring in Masai Mara, where two million wildebeest, half a million zebra, and a quarter million gazelle roam the plains with all the big predators in tow. Masai Mara is home to over one hundred species of mammals and more than 450 species of birds. Your private mobile camp in the Koiyaki Concession area is situated next to the Mara River and offers an abundance of cool shade and bird life. |
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| Kenya Safari itinerary |
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B=Breakfast,
L=Lunch, D=Dinner |
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August 03, 2008 - Nairobi |
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Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your
professional Kimbla-Mantana safari driver/guide
and taken to the historic Norfolk Hotel for an
overnight stay. The Norfolk is
Kenya’s oldest, best-loved, and most famous
hotel. Pioneers to movie stars, royalty to rock
legends, a truly remarkable and diverse cast of
characters have found a home-away-from-home at
The Norfolk during the last 100 years. Since its
opening on Christmas Day 1904, the name of the
hotel has grown as the premiere destination for
visitors to Nairobi.
Norfolk Hotel |
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Augut 04, 2008 - Amboseli National Park |
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After breakfast and a safari briefing, your
safari experience begins with your driver/guide
waiting to drive you out of Nairobi; through the
Athi Plains down to Amboseli National Park,
which lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, and
which provides the classic photographs of
wildlife set to the backdrop of this snow-capped
mountain. This park has some of the highest
densities and diversity of wildlife in Africa.
Many travelers actually avoid this park because
its main center is clogged with lodge-based
tourists. Kimbla-Mantana African Safaris offers
a private campsite situated on the boundary of
the park. Here the staff has set up a
traditional luxury camp just for your group.
Kimbla-Mantana’s private concession area at
Amboseli sits in a triangle between Lake
Amboseli and the Tanzania border. It is set
amongst some green volcanic hills that help
guarantee its privacy without blocking the views
of the mountain, and it faces directly towards
Kilimanjaro. The tents are pitched on volcanic
sandy soil with a good covering of grass, and
are scattered amongst a stand of old Tortilis
trees to give welcome shade at midday. There is
a resident herd of elephants which seem to have
a semi-regular route through the campsite.
Amboseli is best known for its abundant and
approachable elephants. Other animals found in
Amboseli include: giraffe, gerenuk, kudu, oryx,
buffalo, cheetah, impala, lion, wildebeest,
hyena, jackal, warthog, zebra, and baboon. You
will arrive in time for a late lunch at the camp
and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Kimbla-Mantana Traditional Luxury Mobile
Classic Camp BLD |
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August 05, 2008 - Amboseli National Park |
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Unlimited game drives. During the hot time of
the day, when most of the wildlife is sensibly
resting in the shade, you may wish to visit a
Masai school. It is Kimbla-Mantana's policy to
sponsor the local communities in our areas and
the children are always delighted when guests
take an interest. This afternoon, a game drive
has been arranged for you.
Kimbla-Mantana Traditional Luxury Mobile
Classic Camp BLD |
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August 06, 2008 - Amboseli National Park |
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Unlimited game drives. Enjoy a visit to a Masai
Manyatta (village) this morning. A Masai dance
at your campfire this evening fills your day.
Kimbla-Mantana Traditional Luxury Mobile
Classic Camp BLD. |
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August 07, 2008 - Tsavo West National Park |
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This morning you will drive across the Shetani
(lava flows) to Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo
West National Park is mostly semi-arid plains
broken by occasional granite outcrops. There are
large herds of elephant found at Tsavo, along
with large prides of lion and a good leopard
population. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge BLD |
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August 08, 2008 - Tsavo West National Park |
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Unlimited game drives. You will enjoy visiting
Mzima Springs today, where from an underwater
viewing platform, you will watch hippo swim in
the clear waters among crocodiles and fish.
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge BLD |
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August 09, 2008 - Mount Kenya |
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Today you will head for the cool Mount Kenya region
and the Serena Mountain Lodge. Enjoy game viewing
from the lodge verandahs as the wildlife comes to
drink and enjoy a ‘mud wallow’ at the waterhole. The
lodge is surrounded by a dense rainforest that comes
alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that make the
African bush so special and exhilarating. Elephant,
buffalo, rhino, and waterbuck are regular sights.
Serena Mountain Lodge BLD |
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August 10, 2008 - Samburu National Reserve |
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This morning you depart for the arid northern
areas of Kenya, driving through the fertile
areas of Thika and the slopes of Mount Kenya.
Your destination today is Samburu National
Reserve, which is situated north of Mount Kenya
and on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. This
means plenty of water, trees, and shade to
attract wildlife like elephant, lion, giraffe,
and zebra from the surrounding plains. This is
an excellent reserve of scrub desert, thornbush,
riverine forest, and swamps along the river. The
reserve is renowned for a range of rare game –
Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, the
long-necked gerenuk, and the Beisa oryx. There
are also over one hundred species of birds found
here, including the Somali ostrich. Leopard is
also often seen at Samburu. Your traditional
luxury mobile camp is situated next to the
river, a truly magical setting. Enjoy an
afternoon game drive.
Kimbla-Mantana Traditional Luxury Mobile
Classic Camp BLD |
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August 11, 2008 - Samburu National Reserve |
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Unlimited game drives. Spend the day exploring
Samburu’s unique scenery and wildlife. Visit a
Samburu village and school.
Kimbla-Mantana Traditional Luxury Mobile Classic
Camp BLD |
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August 12, 2008 - Sweetwaters Game Reserve |
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After arrival at Sweetwaters Game Reserve, enjoy
a day of game drives along with visits to
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and Morani,
the tame black rhino who refuses to be released
into the wild. Sweetwaters Game Reserve, a
24,000-acre game sanctuary, has magnificent
views across the plains to the snow capped peaks
of Mount Kenya. It is home to all the big five
game and has the highest ratio of game-to-area
of any park or reserve in Kenya. Other wildlife
found in Kenya includes giraffe, zebra, eland,
waterbuck, Grant’s gazelle, Thompson’s gazelle,
cheetah, silver-backed jackal, hartebeest, and
baboon.
Sweetwaters Permanent Tented Camp BLD |
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August 13, 2008 - Lake Nakuru National Park |
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This morning you will drive to Lake Nakuru National
Park. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its
massive numbers of greater and lesser flamingo. Lake
Nakuru is one of the alkaline Rift Valley lakes and
is a fantastic bird sanctuary, its shores populated
at times by more than one million flamingos. This
park has 56 different species of mammals, including
both black and white rhinos. Other wildlife here
includes lion, leopard, Rothschild’s giraffe,
waterbuck, reedbuck, hippo, and baboon. The lake is
an important stopover for thousands of migratory
wading birds that head to and from Europe each year.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru Lodge BLD |
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August 14, 2008 - Masai Mara Game Reserve |
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After breakfast, a scenic drive traversing the Mau
Escarpment brings you to Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Your private traditional luxury mobile camp is
situated next to the Mara River and offers an
abundance of cool shade and bird life. Our
concession area is extremely rich in game -
almost more so than the park itself. You will be
greeted with chilled drinks and a cheerful welcome
back from your camp staff. After lunch, enjoy an
afternoon game drive.
Kimbla-Mantana Traditional Luxury Mobile Classic
Camp BLD |
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August 15 - 16, 2008 - Masai Mara Game Reserve |
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Unlimited game drives. Spend the next two days
exploring
the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara and viewing
wildlife. Masai Mara Game Reserve
is one of the best
known and popular reserves in the whole of Africa
and undoubtedly the finest wildlife area in Kenya.
Seasoned safari travelers, travel writers,
documentary makers, and researchers often admit that
the Masai Mara is one of their favorite places. All
of the big five game is here: elephant, lion,
leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Other commonly sighted
species include: cheetah, zebra, wildebeest,
Thompson’s gazelle, Defassa waterbuck, eland, Masai
giraffe, and topi. Masai Mara is home to over one
hundred species of mammals and more than 450 species
of birds.
Your driver/guide will explain the animal behavior -
and because of his expertise and experience, will
take you to the best locations for the season to
maximize your safari experience. A night game drive
is on offer with the reserve warden’s permission.
Kimbla-Mantana Traditional Luxury Mobile Classic
Camp BLD |
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August 17, 2008 - Nairobi |
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This morning you will bid a sad farewell to the camp
staff that you have come to know so well before your
final game drive leaving Masai Mara and returning to
Nairobi. A day room is reserved for you at the
Norfolk Hotel until 6:00PM. Enjoy a farewell dinner
at Hardy House, the home of Kimbla-Mantana owners
Lis and Tony Farrell, before transferring to the
airport for your international flight out this
evening.
Norfolk Hotel B D |
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