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This is one of our most
popular safaris because it offers a wonderful combination of
mountain scenery, lake birds and plains dotted with game.
En route you will see thorn
trees: flat-topped, umbrella trees, traditionally where
travellers would post messages for each other.
This itinerary starts in Aberdares National Park, an area of
exceptional natural beauty. Your stay here is at Treetops, one
of the most famous game viewing lodges in the world.
Onto Lake Naivasha where over 450 species of birds have been
recorded in and around this freshwater lake with the highest
concentrations between October and March.
Finally the safari ends in the world famous Masai Mara, home to
the big five. You will stay at Mara Simba Lodge. The lodge sits
overlooking a dramatic bend on the bank of the Talek, a
tributary of the Mara River, gently blending into the
surrounding wilderness.
The Thorn Tree Safari offers great value and can be combined
easily with a few days on the beach.
1 night Aberdares (Treetops)
1 night Lake Naivasha (Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge)
2 nights Masai Mara (Mara Simba Lodge)
From 02 Nov 2010 the safari operates every Tuesday throughout
the year and every Saturday from 16 Jul-29 Oct 2011.
DAY 1 TUESDAY OR SATURDAY -
HEATHROW-NAIROBI:
Fly from Heathrow
overnight to Nairobi.
DAY 2 WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY - ABERDARES:
On arrival transfer to
the Somak Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up before
departing for lunch at the Outspan Hotel (180 km). Transfer to
Treetops, where game can be viewed from the many balconies
overlooking the waterhole. (Please limit your luggage to an
overnight bag, the remainder can be stored at Outspan. Bathroom
facilities are shared). (l,d)
DAY 3 THURSDAY OR MONDAY - LAKE NAKURU-LAKE
NAIVASHA:
Drive to Lake Nakuru
(180 km, collecting luggage en route). Enjoy a game drive in the
Lake Nakuru National Park, sanctuary to one of the largest
populations of rhinos in Kenya, plus Rothschild's giraffes,
leopards and lions. Drive to Lake Naivasha (80 km). Overnight:
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge. (b,l,d)
DAY 4 FRIDAY OR TUESDAY - MASAI MARA:
Drive to the Masai Mara
(250 km). Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge. (b,l,d)
DAY 5 SATURDAY OR WEDNESDAY - MASAI MARA:
Enjoy an early morning
balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a 'bubbly' bush
breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive
followed by breakfast at the lodge. A second game drive will
take place in the late afternoon. Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge. (b,l,d)
DAY 6 SUNDAY OR THURSDAY - EXTENSION OR
HEATHROW:
Return to Nairobi (300
km), then proceed with your chosen beach extension or return to
Heathrow. (b)
Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi on day 6 or from the
Mara to Mombasa (includes lunch in the Mara) - prices on
request.
Light aircraft baggage allowance - 15 kg.
Children aged 7 and below are not permitted on this safari. |
