6 nights 7 days
Porini Adventure Camping
Accommodation is in small 2-man dome tents. It is “real camping” and all guests who book the Mobile Adventure 4x4 Safari need to bring their own sleeping bag as well as a towel. All meals are prepared by the camp cook. Mineral water is provided in camp and on game drives but guests need to buy their own drinks at a supermarket en route to each camp.
The big attraction is being in small campsites in exclusive wildlife conservancies with activity-packed itineraries and excellent guides and with game drives in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles, not vans. This camping safari has been designed to offer the same high quality wildlife safari experience provided by the top-end safari camps, with 4x4 game viewing escorted by top class guides and in exclusive wildlife conservancies away from the tourist minibuses, but at a hugely reduced price by staying in small basic mobile camps, “real camping” instead of the luxury accommodation of the expensive up-market tented lodges.
For those for whom the wildlife safari experience is more important than the accommodation, and who are prepared to sleep in small tents in sleeping bags on a mattress on the floor with an element of “roughing it”, this gives an opportunity for an exceptional and exclusive wildlife experience with high quality guiding but at a fraction of the price. The Gamewatchers Mobile Camps are sited in private conservancies with a wealth of wildlife and where you can go on walks with Maasai guides and take night drives but they are also conveniently located for easy access to Amboseli National Park and the Maasai Mara Reserve.
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Drive from Nairobi to Selenkay Conservancy (102 miles, 4 hours), stopping en route to buy your choice of drinks for the next 3 days and arriving for a late lunch at camp. All meals and mineral water are provided in camp. Take a rest after lunch and then go out on an afternoon game drive to explore the Selenkay Conservancy. All the big cats have been seen in the Conservancy as well as elephants and a wide range of species including large numbers of giraffes, zebra, and antelopes. There are also less common animals to be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat. Dinner and overnight in the camp at Selenkay.
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After an early breakfast spend the morning on a game drive in the Selenkay Conservancy and an escorted nature walk with Maasai guides, returning to camp for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit a nearby Maasai Village where you will get to known more about the way of life of a Masai before enjoying a night game drive with a spotlight to seek out the nocturnal animals as you head back to camp in the dark. Dinner and overnight in camp at Selenkay.
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Early breakfast and then drive through the bush into Amboseli National Park for a full day there with good views of Kilimanjaro and close-up observation of elephants, as well as many other species. Return to camp in Selenkay Conservancy later in the afternoon after a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight in the camp at Selenkay.
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After breakfast drive out of the Conservancy and back to Nairobi to transfer to Wilson Airport to catch the afternoon light aircraft flight to the Mara, arriving at 4pm. Upon arrival at the airstrip in the Mara you will be transferred to the Gamewatchers Mobile Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy and shown to your tent, before heading out on an evening game drive in the conservancy to see some of the wildlife for which the Mara is famous. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Wake up at dawn and enjoy an early game drive in the conservancy on the look out for the big cats, returning to camp for a late breakfast followed by an escorted nature walk and then lunch. In the afternoon enjoy another gamedrive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy with a night drive as you head back to camp driving in the dark with a spotlight for the chance to see the nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at camp in Ol Kinyei.
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An early breakfast followed by a full day of game viewing in the Mara Reserve, taking a picnic lunch. Return to the camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
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A final short early morning game drive in the conservancy followed by breakfast and then leave camp for the 4 hour drive back to Nairobi.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person sharing | 2 | 20 Dec 2011 | 31 Oct 2012 | US$ | 1550 |
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Porini Wilderness Experience
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09.00 pickup from hotel and transfer by safari minibus to Amboseli Porini Camp (a 4 hour journey of 102 miles), arriving at Porini Camp before lunch. Following afternoon tea, you will be escorted on a walk by Maasai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Then take a game drive in the conservancy followed by a sundowner at a scenic spot overlooking Kilimanjaro. Night game drive and return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, we return to Porini Camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Early breakfast and then drive through Amboseli park to the airstrip for the 0945 Safarilink flight to Wilson, connecting onto the 1020 flight to Nanyuki, arriving at 1240. You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then head off to look for rhino with your driver-guide in the camp’s 4x4 safari vehicle. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.
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Full day in Ol Pejeta with game drives and walking activities from camp. Overnight Porini Rhino Camp.
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Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 09.45 Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11.00. You will be met and transferred to Porini Lion Camp. Lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then go on a game drive or escorted walk followed by a sundowner and night drive with spotlight. Return to Porini Lion Camp for dinner and overnight.
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Full day in the Maasai Mara National Park with picnic lunch. Overnight Porini Lion Camp.
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Final early morning game drive and then depart on the 11.00 Safarilink flight to Wilson arriving back to Nairobi at 12.15.
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Camps are closed from 16th April to 31st May and re-open 1st June.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Apr 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | US$ | 3470 | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | US$ | 4265 | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 19 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3470 |
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6 Nights Porini Camps Safari
This 6 night, 7 day Safari combines three properties that complement each other – Amboseli Porini Camp in the 'private' Selenkay Conservancy, then Mara Porini Camp in the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy, part of the famous Maasai Mara eco-system, followed by Porini Lion Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy adjacent to the Mara Reserve. The Safari Camps are small and exclusive and run on the same principles - working closely with the local communities.
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09.00 am pick up from hotel and transfer to Selenkay Conservancy (102 miles, 4 hrs) to arrive for lunch. Following afternoon tea, you will be escorted on a walk by Maasai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight. Overnight Amboseli Porini Camp.
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After an early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park for a morning game drive within the Park, followed by a picnic lunch. Return to Porini Camp for dinner, after which there will be a night game drive using a spotlight to seek out some of the nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, bat-eared foxes among others. Overnight Amboseli Porini Camp.
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Awake to the natural sounds and calls of the local birdlife. After breakfast transfer to Nairobi for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Then transfer to Wilson Airport for the afternoon flight to the Mara, arriving around 15.45. Transfer to Mara Porini Camp. Afternoon game drive, followed by a sundowner and night game drive on the way back to Camp. Dinner and overnight Mara Porini Camp.
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*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast.
A full day in the Masai Mara with game drives in 4x4 vehicles. Dinner, night game drive and overnight at Mara Porini Camp. -
Morning walk in the conservancy. After breakfast drive across the Mara to Porini Lion Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy adjacent to the Mara Reserve, arriving before lunch. Afternoon game drives in 4x4 vehicles within the game rich Mara ecosystem followed by a sundowner then dinner and overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
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Morning and afternoon game drives in the Olare Orok Conservancy. Overnight Porini Lion Camp.
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Early morning game drive in the conservancy, breakfast and then transfer mid-morning to the airstrip and flight back to Nairobi, arriving Wilson at approximately 12.15.
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Camps closed between 16th April - 31st May
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Apr 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | US$ | 3390 | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | US$ | 4195 | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 19 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3390 |
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Thailand Medley
This package mixes and matches the flavor of Thailand: Bangkok and Pattaya, including a selection of 3 star accommodation in both cities, a Pattaya tour to Tropical Garden, Islands Excursion, Elegant Cabaret Show, and a Bangkok's Temple and City Tour, as well as return shuttle bus transfer between Bangkok Airport-Hotel and Pattaya. The optional sightseeing's in Bangkok: Dream world, Safari World and Dinner along the River are also on offer.
Featuring the highlights of Pattaya, this package brings you to enjoy the Nong Nooch Village and Tropical Garden for an insight into Thai culture, visit Coral Islands to observe marine life and coral formations in breathtaking colours from a glass-bottomed boat. Continue the highlight of the night at Alcazar Transvestite Show, the best and the most popular Cabaret Show in Pattaya and Thailand, for a magical extravaganza of dazzling performances and glitzy costumes.
On the return to Bangkok, enjoy your holidays more with Temple and City Tour, and optional sightseeing's are on offer, for much more leisure: Dream world, Safari World and Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise.
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Transfer from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to accommodation in Pattaya Visit Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens, overnight at hotel in Pattaya
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Coral Islands Excursion Highlight of the evening with Alcazar Transvestite Cabaret Show overnight at hotel in Pattaya
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Transfer from accommodation in Pattaya to accommodation in Bangkok Temple and City Tour. Overnight in hotel in Bangkok.
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Free at leisure or optional tour to Safari world with lunch
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Free at leisure or optional tour to Dream world with lunch and optional evening river tour with Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise.
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Transfer from Accommodation to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
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-2 nights accommodation from a selection of 3 star hotels in Pattaya
-Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens
-Coral Islands Excursion
-Alcazar Transvestite Cabaret Show
-3 nights accommodation from a selection of 3 star hotels in Bangkok
-Bangkok's Temple and City Tour
-Return flights on Ethiopian Airlines Nairobi—Addis—Bangkok
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-Visas
-Fuel Surcharge, airport taxes and Service fees approx USD 170.00
-Additional excursions
-Personal expenses
-For package option Kenya Airways additional cost USD 225.00 per person
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Nile Bliss
Cairo
This package entails 1 night in Cairo, 3 nights on board of Nile Cruise and 2 nights on board of the sleeper train.
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Cairo
Arrive Cairo International Airport. You will be met our representative who will assist you through the immigration. Transfer to your hotel. Check-in and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight:Cairo
Meal Plan :Nil -
Cairo /Train
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel and proceed to enjoy the captivating city of Cairo.
Highlights of the day:
The Pyramids Of Giza
The great Pyramids of Choeps, Chepren and Mysterious are the only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world. They are Egypt’s most visited monuments and among the worlds greatest tourist attractions.
The Sphinx
is carved from a single piece of stone. It is a lion with the head of a pharaoh thought to be the portrait of Chepren.
Church Of St.Sergius (Abu Serga)
A 5th century basilica built over crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt.
Church Of St.Mercurius (Abu Sefein)
Boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons that depict scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etching and stained glass.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Modest in appearance, delightful in interior and boasting of legends, the Ben Ezra synagogue is the supreme Jewish monument in Cairo. Legends claim that the synagogue is built on the spot where pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes and where Jeremiah spoke to survivors after the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar.
The most important recent event is the finding of medieval manuscripts in 1894. The collection, called Geniza, counted more than 250,000 pages, dating to the period between 1002 and 1266.
Al Azhar University And Mosque
Al-Azhar is today the most important religious university in the Muslim world, with as much as 90,000 students. It is perhaps the oldest university in the whole world. The heart of Al-Azhar is the mosque quarters. Unlike so many mosques around the Muslim world, it is fully open for visitors. The architecture is stunning, the size of the roofed hall is quite impressive.
The Khan El Khalili
The most famous of oriental bazaars it is a treasure of trove of medieval craftsmanship. Shop to your total hearts content- for the Egyptian artifacts…or order yourself a sheesha, indulge and watch the world go by…both very enjoyable pass times!!Transfer to the Ramses Train Station to board your sleeper train for Aswan. Dinner on the train.
Overnight:Sleeper train
Meal plan: Breakfast/ lunch/dinner -
Nile Cruise
Breakfast in the train,after arrival in Aswan in the morning,transfer to the Nile cruise then embark before lunch.
Highlights of the day
High dam
The high dam is the largest rock-filled dam in the world and one of the most important engineering feats of the 20TH century an artificial lake-Lake Nasser, with a surface of 4000 sq km lies behind the dam.
Felucca sailing
Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. We shall sail by the felucca around the Elephantine Island to view the Aga Khan Mausoleum and the Kitcheners botanical garden.
Overnight in the cruise
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Nile Cruise
Breakfast in the cruise. Today we sail to Luxor via Kom Ombo and Esna.
Highlights of the day
Temples of kom ombo
Kom ombo temple is exquisitely situated on a dune above a bend in the Nile. Alone among Egypt’s temple it is shared equally by two gods-Sobek, the crocodile god of Nile fertility and haroeis, the elder Horus.
Temple Of Edfu
The town of Edfu boasts Egypt's most best preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the god of sun and planets .The falcon –his symbol-is a prominent decoration.
A very delightful hantour (horse carriage) ride takes you from the Nile to the temple grounds.
Overnight in the cruise
Meal plan: Breakfast/lunch/dinner.
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Nile Cruise
Breakfast in the cruise
Highlights of the day :
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings shelters the fabled tombs of the pharaohs. More than 40 pharaohs were laid to rest here in ornate subterranean palaces penetrating sometimes under 100 m into the face of the rock.Colossi of Memnon
Dominating the desert to the east stand the huge colossi of Memnon, sole relics of the funerary temple of Amenhotep 111.Overnight in the Nile cruiser.
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Luxor
Breakfast in the cruise, then disembark .
Highlights of the day :
Great Temples Of Karnak
"Here are works in whose presence it is a task for the imagination to overtake the eyesight. The impressive and awesome Karnak temples, are for many - pharonic Egypts grandest monument of all.The temple complex covers a hundred acres:its history spans throughout thirteen centuries.
Enjoy rest of the day in Luxor shopping at the various shops and souks .
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the train station to board your train for Cairo.
Overnight:Sleeper Train
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Cairo
Breakfast on the train. Arrive Cairo and transfer to your hotel .
Rest of the day at leisure to shop to your hearts content at the various malls and souks in Cairo. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight,our rep will assist you with the check in formalties.
Day Use: Cairo
Meal plan :Breakfast -
01 night’s accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast
03 nights on board the Nile Cruise Fullboard accommodation
02 night’s accommodation on board of the sleeper train on Halfboard
Return flights on Egypt Air Nairobi—Cairo—Nairobi
01 day use room in Cairo
All transfers in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan in Modern A/C Coach with an English speaking Guide.
Comprehensive sightseeing
All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
Meet and Assist by our local representative.Meal plan as per program
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Visa Fees
Fuel surcharge, airport taxes and service fees (approx $125.00)
Personal expenditure of any kind
Entrance fee to the Pyramids/ Mummy’s room in the Museum
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HIGH SEASON—01APR--20APR, 01JUL--31AUG, 20DEC--10JAN 2011
LOW SEASON—11JAN--31MAR , 21APR--30JUN, 01SEP--19DEC
*Important --packages are based on minimum 2 persons
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Nomadic Trail Camel Safari
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Each safari is different. Each one is tailored to your interest, the time you have available and the season. Moonlight is a bonus. The distance you cover each day is flexible, depending on you and suitable campsites, but it is usually between 8-20kms. You don't have to be superfit, just a little resilient. It takes time to tune into nomadic life - but once it grabs…… these will be days you won't forget.
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Using camels to carry camping gear and supplies enables us to travel in style in this rugged and relatively unexplored country. These are walking safaris but one or two riding camels are always available, terrain permitting. Porters are called in when one of the striking peaks is our destination and it is too steep and cold for the 'ships of the desert'. The climate is hot and dry. Rains are expected in April/May and again in November. This in no way prevents us from going on safari: seeing a dry lugga change to a roaring torrent in 2 minutes is something else!
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Your hosts are Helen Douglas Dufresne and her loyal Samburu crew who are committed to ensuring that you enjoy your safari in every possible comfort and safety. They make a good team, are all experts in the bush and will proudly show you everything of interest. Helen, after many years in the district, is well known and respected by the local people and well versed in folklore, botany, ornithology and astrology.
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Rates on request.
| Resident Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | Groups | |||
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| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 48000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 9500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 81000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 20700 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 2 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 44115 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 48100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 63130 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 48100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 68000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 68000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 47100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 61450 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 47100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 54900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 13500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 79500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 25500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 46900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 9900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 57500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 13500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 7 May 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 49500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 57500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 7 May 2012 | 15 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 51200 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 16 Jun 2012 | 15 Jul 2012 | Ksh | 60650 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 16 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 67550 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 21 Oct 2012 | 30 Nov 2012 | Ksh | 60650 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Dec 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 51200 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 14 May 2012 | 15 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 34850 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 16 Jun 2012 | 15 Jul 2012 | Ksh | 39990 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 16 Jul 2012 | 20 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 44290 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 21 Oct 2012 | 30 Nov 2012 | Ksh | 39990 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Dec 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 34850 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 14 May 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 49500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 57500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 48200 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Single room supplement | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 5600 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 14 May 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 57500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 14 May 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 72250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 110550 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 14 May 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 46450 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 92050 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 14 May 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents |
Diving Sailing Expeditions Aristos
Experience all-inclusive, liveaboard diving and sailing safaris with a difference aboard the owner operated yacht ARISTOS. Join us for diving and sailing safaris along the coast of East Africa from Lamu, Pemba, Zanzibar to Mafia Island.
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ARISTOS sails the East African coast, specialising in Pemba and Zanzibar, on tailored diving and sailing liveaboard safaris. ARISTOS is custom built for diving and sailing safaris, catering for a maximum of 6 guests. We offer a very high standard of personal service, great food and excellent diving on our diving and sailing holidays. Experience diving and sailing the rich waters of the Pemba Channel and Indian Ocean. The vivid colours of warm, clear to brilliant turquoise waters, white sandy deserted beaches and palm fringed islands are waiting to be explored on your diving and sailing liveaboard holidays. Watch schools of dolphins swimming alongside ARISTOS and be mesmerised by the migrating Whale Sharks. Explore the remote and unspoilt reefs of Pemba and Zanzibar, diving amongst the fascinating and abundant marine life. Pemba, Zanzibar, and the coast of Kenya and Tanzania are made accessible from our liveaboard diving and sailing yacht ARISTOS.
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There is no fixed itinerary, everything is arranged to suit you. Safety is always the first priority with PADI diving procedures and RYA sailing procedures being strictly followed. Pemba Island is a world class diving destination offering a wide variety of dives suitable for beginners or the more experienced divers seeking a challenge. Many of the dives are drift dives along walls of hard and soft corals where close encounters with giant napoleon wrasse, barracuda, reef sharks, turtles and clouds of reef fish can be expected. Also to be seen are rays, including giant mantas and dolphins.
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Aristos sails from Mombasa between September and April
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Rates on request.
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Masai Camping Safari - Tanzania
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After lunch drive to Lake Manyara. Evening game drive. Overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge.
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Morning game drive in Manyara. After lunch drive to Serengeti Camp.
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Two full days in the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives.
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Drive to Ngorongoro, visting Olduvai Gorge enroute. Ovenight in Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
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Full day game driving in the Crater. Overnight at the lodge.
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Return to Arusha for lunch.
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Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu from Nairobi
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Depart for Moshi from Nairobi by DHL Shuttle or our safari vehicle. Overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.
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Transfer from Moshi to Marangu Gate with porters and guides where you start your climb with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut, 9,000ft.
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After breakfast, climb to Horombo Hut, 12,000ft. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
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Continue ascending, past the "last Water" point, to reach the Saddle, a dry area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Overnight at Kibo Hut (15,000ft / 4700m).
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An early start for the stiff walk up steep and heavy scree to reach Gillman's Point (18640ft / 5681m) in time for sunrise. From here it is possible to continue to Uhuru Peak (19340ft /6896m) the highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Horombo Hut.
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After breakfast, descend to Marangu Gate with an overnight in a Moshi hotel of your choice at extra cost.
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Depart Moshi by DHL Shuttle or our safari vehicle for Nairobi.
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Departs any day.
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The Local Payment also know as the Park fees are divided into 2 seasons; High season and Normal season. High season is in January,February,March,July,August,September and October while Normal season is April,May,June,November and December.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 730 | ||
| Local payment (Park fees) per person for both High and Normal seasons | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 730 |
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Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Umbwe route
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Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
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Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe. For the first section of the climb through the forest along a narrow ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No 1, taking 4 to 5 hours, at 9400ft/2800m for overnight camp. Overnight Bivouac No 1 Camp
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Leaving the forest the path continues to follow the ridge, passing through heather and open moorland to reach Barranco Camp at, 13000ft/3900m for overnight camp taking 3 to 4 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp
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The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley and turns north to reach Barafu Camp at 15500ft/4600m taking 8 to 9 Hours. Overnight Barafu Camp
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A very early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak 19340ft/5896m the highest point in Africa taking 6 to 8 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite throught the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft / 3000m. for over night camp, taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Mweka Camp
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Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transfered to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.
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These rates do not include park fees or accommodation at Mountain Inn.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1280 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1320 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1415 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1630 |
Local Rates