Affordable Nature
Kenya

Imagine waking to the sounds of a trumpeting elephant and feeling the roar of a lion coursing through your body… forget to breathe while watching a leopard stalking prey…delight in the delicate treetop munching of a giraffe. You don’t have to imagine when you’re on safari – and now cost doesn’t have to stand in your way! Experience Kenya, the original safari destination and home to beautiful landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Explore the harsh terrain of the Samburu Reserve and the flamingo lined shores of Lake Nakuru, the impressive rock formations at Hell's Gate, and at Lake Naivasha boat to its predator-free island. Then spend three days roaming the rolling hills of the Maasai Mara in search of wildebeest, zebra, impala, ostrich, elephant and rhino. Each evening, share the day’s events while relaxing at safari-chic lodges.

Days 1/2 - New York/London/Nairobi
Board your flight to Kenya, via London arriving the next day in Nairobi.  Fifty years ago, your impressive accommodations were a British Officer’s retreat. NAIROBI SAFARI PARK HOTEL. (Meals Aloft)

Days 3/4 - Samburu Reserve
Your safari begins as you drive past the equator to Samburu Reserve on the arid fringes of northern Kenya, and home to the colorful Samburu people. En route enjoy lunch at the Trout Tree Inn situated in a tree-filled valley overlooking a trout pond. Explore the reserve for wildlife species rarely found elsewhere in Kenya – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa oryx. Comb the sparse scrub for the grace gerenuk, an antelope that spends its day in a bipedal stance. Discover a pride of lions sleeping in the bushes…watch the rare blue-necked Somali Ostrich lope across the plains. This peaceful paradise is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Return in the evenings to your accommodations with views of the Uaso Nyiro River. SAMBURU SOPA LODGE. (B,L,D Daily)

Days 5/6 - Lake Nakuru National Park/Lake Naivasha
Drive through the outer Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park and see huge concetrations of flamingo that inhabit the shallow alkaline lake, along with Marabou Stork and pelican. Scout the magnificent yellow-barked acacia trees for napping leopard. Look for incredible wildlife, such as the endangered Rothschild's giraffe, white and black rhino, lion, buffalo, hippo and baboon. Continue to nearby Lake Naivasha and your luxurious lodge on the southern shore of one of only two freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, supporting a thriving bird population of over 350 species. Early next morning, walk to Hell's Gate, a traditional nesting area for Verreaux's Eagle, Augur Buzzard and thousands of swifts. Board your boat on Lake Naivasha, alive with hippo, cormorant and water lilies, to predator-free Crescent Island. Roam on foot among antelope, giraffe and waterbuck. LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA LODGE. (B,L,D Daily)

Days 7/8/9 - Maasai Mara/Northern Serengeti
See Maasai tending their cattle across the classic savannah landscape as wildlife grazes nearby on your drive to Kenya’s most famous reserve, the Maasai Mara. You will have three full days to witness the drama of predator and prey. Often referred to as the Kingdom of Lions, these powerful hunters dominate the grasslands, with cheetah, leopard, hyena and jackal in tow. Isak Dinesen, author of Out of Africa, described a moving giraffe herd as "a family of rare, long-stemmed, speckled, gigantic flowers slowly advancing." And unique to the Mara is the Maasai giraffe with vine-leaf shaped spots on a yellowish background. A cornucopia of delights for bird watchers, over 500 resident bird species have been recorded, including larks, sunbirds and the Lilac-breasted Roller. Massive herds of wildebeest and zebra cycle through during the annual migration following a centuries-old internal clock. Duties permitting enjoy a lecture by a Mara ranger. Exciting optional activities (at additional cost) include soaring high above the Serengeti from a hot air balloon, flying to Lake Victoria to fish for giant Nile perch or visiting a Maasai village. MARA INTREPIDS SIANA SPRINGS. (B,L,D Daily)

Days 10/11 - Maasai Mara/Nairobi/London/New York
Drive back to Nairobi after basking in one last sunrise over the Maasai Mara (an optional flight is available at additional cost). The rest of your day is at leisure to shop at the African marketplace or relax by the pool. Tonight, bid farewell to the sights and sounds of Africa as you board your flight home. (B; Meals Aloft)

Optional Post-Extension to Tsavo West & Amboseli National Park
Extend your safari to Tsavo West National Park, a volcanic landscape crossed by four rivers and home to over 1,000 plant species. Join hippo and crocodile in their underwater world at Mzima Springs. Marvel at the elephant population's skin, dyed crimson by Tsavo's red soil. Look for descendants of the infamous 'Man-eaters of Tsavo' lions popularized in the film "Ghost in the Darkness." Visit a nearby local village and school. Then journey to Amboseli National Park, situated in the shadows of the majestic, snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, and home to an impressive five wildlife habitats that attract a wide variety of animal and bird life. Its large elephant herds have been studied for over 30 years by noted American naturalist and author, Cynthia Moss, founder of the Amboseli Elephant Research Project.

Your Safari Includes:

• Superior accommodations throughout as indicated or similar.
• American breakfast in Nairobi and all meals on safari.
• All wildlife viewing by private minibus driven by a naturalist driver/guide.
• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles and with meals.
• Professional naturalist with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• All applicable hotel/lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling.
• All park entry fees.
• Complimentary baggage tags and passport wallet.

2008 Dates	Main Trip Price/Person Land Only	Airfare	Single Supplement	Extension Price/Person	Single Supplem.
Jan 19-29	$2,795	$1,500	$595	$1,595	$395
Mar 1-11	$2,795	$1,500	$595	$1,595	$395
May 24- Jun 3	$2,495	$1,500	$395	$1,595	$395
May 31- Jun 10	$2,495	$1,500	$395	$1,595	$395
Jun 7-17	$2,495	$1,600	$395	$1,595	$395
Jun 14-24	$2,495	$1,600	$595	$1,595	$395
Jun 21- Jul 1	$2,995	$1,900	$595	$1,695	$395
Jul 26- Aug 5	$3,195	$1,900	$795	$1,695	$395
Aug 2-12	$3,195	$1,900	$795	$1,695	$395
Aug 9-19	$3,195	$1,900	$695	$1,695	$395
Sep 27- Oct 7	$2,995	$1,500	$695	$1,695	$395
Oct 11-21	$2,995	$1,500	$695	$1,695	$395
Nov 1-11	$2,895	$1,500	$695	$1,595	$395
Nov 8-18	$2,895	$1,500	$695	$1,595	$395
Dec 27 - Jan 6,09	$3,195	$1,900	$795	1,595	$395

*Prices do not reflect applicable taxes.

For reservations or more information, please contact:
Classic Escapes, Inc. at (800) 627-1244