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Majestic Kenya… yours to experience...

Kenya Kaleidoscope

Africa. There's nowhere like it on the planet for wildlife, wild lands and rich traditions that endure. Prepare to fall in love. Whether you are a wide-eyed first-timer or a frequent visitor, Africa cannot fail to get under your skin.

Vast savannahs peppered with immense herds of wildlife. Snow-capped equatorial mountains. Traditional peoples who bring soul & colour to the earth. When you think of Africa, you are probably thinking of Kenya. Come……experience Kenya with us……

The canvas upon which the continent's epic story is written is itself astonishing & reason enough to visit. From the tropical rainforests & glorious tropical coastline of Central Africa to the rippling dunes of the Namib Desert, from the signature savannah of the Serengeti to jagged mountains, green-tinged highlands & deep-gash canyons that mark the Great Rift Valley's continental traverse - wherever you find yourself on this big, beautiful continent, Africa has few peers when it comes to natural beauty.

On this continent where human beings first came into existence, customs, traditions & ancient rites tie Africans to generations & ancestors past and to the collective memory of myriad people. In many rural areas it can feel as though the modern world might never have happened & they are all the better for it, and old ways of doing things - with a certain grace & civility, hospitality & a community spirit,  survive. There are time-honoured ceremonies, music that dates back to the days of Africa's golden empires & masks that tell stories of spirit worlds never lost.

A Noah's ark of wildlife brings Africa's landscapes to life, with a tangible and sometimes profoundly mysterious presence that adds so much personality to the African wild. So many of the great beasts, including elephants, hippos & lions, call Africa home. Going on safari may be something of a travel cliche, but we are yet to find a traveller who has watched the wildlife world in motion in the Masai Mara, watched the epic battles between predator & prey in the Okavango Delta, or communed with gorillas & surfing hippos in Gabon and has not been reduced to an ecstatic state of childlike wonder.

Africa’s natural history alone would make a dozen visits worthwhile - where else on earth can you fall asleep to the sound of lions roaring, or watch a million flamingos take off from the waters of a remote soda lake? Parts of Africa boast scenery so spectacular they will damn near blow your mind, but the essence of this incredible continent isn’t in any desert, mountain or lake. It is the spirit of the people - pushing, shoving, sweating, dancing, singing &  laughing - that infects so many visitors with a travel bug so powerful they’ll never stop coming back, sometimes against all sense or reason.

And now, let us talk about Kenya.

African Landscapes | Wildlife Bonanza | People & Culture

It is the lone acacia silhouetted on the savannah against a horizon stretching into eternity. It is the snow-capped mountain almost on the equator & within sight of harsh deserts. It is the lush, palm-fringed coastline of the Indian Ocean, it is the Great Rift Valley that once threatened to tear the continent asunder, and it is the dense forests reminiscent of the continent’s heart. In short, Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent.

Kenya is the land of the Masai Mara, of wildebeest & zebras migrating in their millions with the great predators of Africa following in their wake, of endangered species like black rhinos managing to maintain their precarious foothold. But Kenya is also home to the red elephants of Tsavo, to Amboseli elephant families in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro & to the massed millions of pink flamingos stepping daintily through lake shallows. Africa is the last great wilderness where these creatures survive and Kenya is the perfect place to answer Africa’s call of the wild.

Filling the country's landscape, adding depth & resonance to Kenya’s age-old story, are some of Africa’s best-known peoples. The Maasai, the Samburu, the Turkana, the Swahili, the Kikuyu: these are the peoples whose histories & daily struggles tell the story of a country and of a continent - the struggle to maintain traditions as the modern world crowds in, the daily fight for survival in some of the harshest environments on earth, the ancient tension between those who farm & those who roam. Drawing near to these cultures could just be a highlight of your visit.

 Kenya boasts 48 game parks, 9 marine national parks & reserves. Going on safari in Kenya is an experience of a lifetime. The Aberdare National Park is a fairy tale place of dense forest, misty moorlands & alpine plants. Further north is Samburu National Park, made up of 3 separate reserves - Samburu, Buffalo Springs & Shaba (where the third series of Survivor was filmed) - created by the Adamson family of “Born Free” fame.

Sit open-mouthed in wonder at the thundering thrills of the wildebeest migration, follow a pride of lions on the hunt or do a double-take as you see millions of flamingos transform a steel-blue lake into a pink carpet.

 Kenya is where the concept of an African safari began & the magic of the open, game-packed savannahs still reverberates throughout this fascinating country.

The Masai Mara is the most popular destination for game viewing, particularly during the time of migration (July - October), when game is seen in incredible multitudes. To the east is Amboseli National Park, the ideal location from which to view Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Mount Kenya is one of the world’s highest national parks famous for its variety of wildlife & for the climbs offered on its ice cliffs & rock faces. Tsavo is the country’s largest national park and one of the world’s biggest game sanctuaries, with over 60 major species of mammal.

Kenya & Tanzania are the best countries to witness the Migration. This is a phenomenon that is beyond description - this mass exodus of 1.5 million wildebeest together with half a million zebra on a 500 mile route is one of the greatest spectacles on earth.

No safari in Kenya is complete without a visit to Kenya’s finest game reserve - the Masai Mara. With its open savannahs and rolling grasslands it offers a dazzling array of wildlife.  In all, this safari will ensure that you have experienced the best of the Kenyan heart & soul.

Lying astride the Equator, Kenya is well known for its diversity and this 10 day safari offers a kaleidoscopic view of Kenya’s four major game reserves.  As you traverse northward & down from the cool highlands of Mt. Kenya into the thorny scrub & acacia dotted savannah of Shaba National Reserve, behold the sight of a leopard straddling a branch or of Grevy’s zebra calmly grazing in these sun-scorched grasslands.

In contrast, the Aberdare Mountain Range, located on the edge of Kenya’s Rift Valley is forested lands with very rewarding game viewing from the decks of one of the famous tree lodges.  Here lion, leopard, buffalo & elephant abound and there are rare sightings of the Golden Cat.

Lake Nakuru National Park is an ornithologist’s paradise with an abundance of birdlife and is a sanctuary for the black rhino.  And finally there is Masai Mara, Kenya’s finest game reserve, home to the world-famous annual wildebeest migration. Numbering in millions, the wildebeest, in a vast ensemble, migrate north from the Serengeti plains in search of fresh pastures and return south some five months later.  The Great Migration is one of the most impressive natural events worldwide.

Featuring four very different game viewing experiences, thousands of animals & all in 10 days! An incredible adventure, this cost effective private guided expedition should be considered by those who want to experience the classic safari in the shortest time.

Now this is Africa! Journey to the endless plains & lush mountains and get your blood pumping. Your heart will race when your small 4x4 safari van gets you closer to the incredible wildlife than you ever imagined on a game drive. Yep, Kenya is waiting, and The Journeys is ready to take you on well, a journey (or journeys) of discovery.

Come……be inspired & discover the World

Majestic Kenya… time to go is now...

Kenya Kaleidoscope

Nairobi * Shaba National Reserve * Aberdare National Park * Masai Mara Nat. Reserve * Nairobi

  10 Days  | 9 Nights

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi via the Mau Escarpment. Having just crossed the Rift Valley and passed Mt. Longonot, it is interesting to view the crater form a different angle, i.e, the tip.

 

Stop briefly at the Italian Chapel and continue the drive to arrive in Nairobi at lunch time.

 

Check-in on arrival. A day-room is reserved for your comfort. 

 

Later in the evening, you would be transferred to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, for your onward journey.   B 

 

 

 

 

 

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Majestic Kenya… here we come....  

*Seat in Coach. Guaranteed departures with minimum 4 people. There may be other participants & group size may vary.  Participants may come from all over the world & most of them will be English speaking. Private Tour with English speaking Ranger & vehicle can be arranged with a supplement cost.

 

** It is extremely rare that Programs need to be changed but it can occur.  We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the Itinerary if required, for example occasionally the tour sequence & duration of time spent in each Park can change due to local conditions which are out of our control or due to heavy traffic conditions or bad weather. The Price will not be affected.

 

***Special Conditions, if any, related to specific Tours will be advised in due course.

 

 

 

  

Simply discover Kenya & be back again

Kenya Kaleidoscope

And last but not least:

Departures:

Arrival in Nairobi on Any Day (minimum 4 Guests)

Validity:

→ December 2024  

Prices:

We offer several Accommodation choices for this Journey. The price varies by selected Accommodations. The Itinerary remains unchanged.

Exchange rates fluctuate with great frequency. As Rates are very fluid currently due to a host of reasons, there may be a slight change in the Pricing. Your personalised Proposal will depict the applicable Price.

   *Airfare fluctuates by the minute & the approximate range listed is for illustration only. Actual fare to be advised at the time of Booking.

**Supplements, if applicable, are to be advised at the time of Proposal / Booking.

Some important notes

• Flights are subject to constant modifications / delays and cancellations.  In such cases, we will do all possible to find the best available alternative / solution but will not accept any liability, whatsoever.
• Our rates only include those items which are specified in the Itinerary / Inclusions.
• The cost has been calculated on the existing tariffs / conditions and in case of any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to revise the tour price accordingly.
• Our quotations are calculated on base category of accommodation at each property and are subject to modification, if the same hotel / category of room not available at the time of reservation. In that case, we will confirm a superior category of room at a comparable or better hotel and supplement charges, if any, shall be advised accordingly. Final Itinerary will illustrate updated information and / or it would be furnished at the time of confirmation.
• All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability at the time of booking. The from price reflects the lowest available price at time of publication, which is valid for a specific start date or dates and also based on availability at the time of booking.
• Room availability is getting saturated due to heavy demands from the tourism industry, international Fairs and Congresses. Due to these constant sold- out situations the hotels are applying the cancellation rules more stringently. Once the reservation is guaranteed, the booking will be subject to full cancellation charges as per our Terms & Conditions (details will be advised at the time of deposit). We strongly recommend obtaining Insurance to protect yourself against any unforeseen scenarios.
• Additional services including Optionals, if any, can be paid directly by the clients to our local offices.