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Rift Valley Trails Safari

Rift Valley Trails Safari

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Mountain Lodge

Located at 2,194 metres 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. Just two and a half hours by car from Nairobi, 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 on the evening and day game drives.

At any other time of the day you can spot game in the specially-constructed viewing bunker that is connected to the lodge by a short tunnel. Here you will get spectacularly close to the animals that feed at the waterhole. The lodge has 42 attractive bedrooms furnished with indigenous wood and African art, each with private bathroom. A spacious veranda also overlooks the waterhole where there is never a dull moment. Arrangements can be made for forest walks that are a unique experience with their on-foot sightings of game and bird life. These walks can even be prolonged to the top of Mount Kenya for the very daring and sporty.

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge offers accommodation in 95 spacious deluxe rooms-which have a glass sliding door- all with ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers, and also have great views of the park, garden or lake, and 2 suites with private veranda and a sitting room. There is also a special treat, the zebra room which is the oldest at the lodge and is now 100 years old; it was the first building on the site. Guests will enjoy excellent cuisine at the Mutarakwa restaurant, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner on live cooking counters. Mama Nikki bar comes alive at night where traditional dance performances are held.

Each room is designed with an en-suite bathroom and a balcony. The rooms are fitted with eds draped in mosquito netting, a worktable/chair and full-length windows. Meals may be ordered at the onsite restaurant which prepares a variety of dishes. The bar/lounge serves as a relaxation spot for guests. Cold drinks can be enjoyed by the pool. The hotel boasts a large Olympic-sized outdoor pool where guests can enjoy swimming sessions. Services offered include on-site parking, luggage storage, laundry and car hire services. The premises are equipped with CCTV cameras and guarded by security personnel. Families travelling with kids will find Lake Nakuru National Park a safari destination matched to no other, with less tourist traffic, breathtaking open space.

Mbweha Safari Camp

Tucked away in the spectacular vastness of The Great Rift Valley on a private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views of the Eburu and Mau Ranges. Ten cottages built of lava stone and thatched Makuti roof add glamour and style to its contemporary African ambience with clever use of indigenous artefacts, fabric and modern cooking pots. Every cottage, styled individually, is surrounded by Candelabra Euphorbia, yellow barked Acacia and other indigenous trees that provide a relaxed atmosphere as you listen to the African night sounds of a lion roar or the laughter of the hyena in the distance. Bush walks, night game drives, sun downers or bush breakfast and hot air ballooning over the spectacular Great Rift Valley and the lakes below are additional activities that you can enjoy and enhance your stay in truly remarkable and authentic African setting.

Enjoy country-style dining at the flamingo restaurant or if you like, the chef can set up something special under one of the beautiful acacia trees where you can enjoy your lunch as you have unobstructed view of the lake. The rift valley bar is just the right spot for that magical sun downer. Lie by the pool or have a refreshing out-door massage after that amazing game drive and in the evening, join our cultural dancers as they teach you the origins of true African dance. Let you spirit take flight.

Mara Sopa Lodge

Set in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in perfectly with its surrounding hillside landscape. The accent here is on the Masai people and the fabulous wealth of wildlife, birdlife, and natural flora to be found in the fabled Masai Mara Game Reserve. We have earned a well-deserved reputation for the friendliness and care offered to our guests by our management and staff. This is one of the most important aspects of the style and service offered by each and every SOPA destination

The lodge has 200 beds by way of 77 rooms, 12 suites and 1 Presidential suite, all of which are 'rondavel' style and have en-suite bathroom facilities which provide shaving sockets and hairdryers. Every room and suite has a private, elevated veranda with splendid views across the valley and on which guests can relax, sunbathe and watch resident birds and wildlife. Mini-bars are also available in each room. The lodge has direct-dial telephone facilities as well as satellite television and video options. Lodge generators provide 240volts, 50 cycles 24 hours a day. Our water supply comes from nearby springs but guests are advised not to drink from the taps. Instead, filtered water is provided in flasks in every room and bottled water is available for sale. We welcome kids of all ages and can provide both special meals at convenient times and baby sitters on request. Our Guest Shop stocks a wide selection of curios, gift items, clothing, film and toiletries. The lodge has a freeform, fresh-water pool which offers spectacular views over the valley. We can supply both petrol and diesel fuels and can carry out most minor repairs.

Tipilikwani Luxury Tented Camp

Set on the banks of the Talek River and overlooking the Mara plains, Tipilikwani Camp has one of the most spectacular views available. Set in the middle of what is considered the greatest wildlife reserve in Africa, Maasai Mara is home to one of the modern wonders of the world; the wildebeest migration as well as home to the Big Five. Enjoy an alfresco breakfast by the Talek River or a cold refreshing drink over a spectacular sunset or experience fine dining by candlelight all overlooked by carefully trained attentive staff. During the day, search for lions, cheetah, elephant, leopard, black rhino, giraffe, zebra, hippo and over 500 resident bird species including larks, sunbirds and the Lilac- Breasted Roller This is the Tipilikwani Experience.

Sarova Mara Tented Camp

The Masai Mara - Some call it the eighth wonder of the world one of the world’s last remaining ecosystems harmonizing animal and nature. The Mara is where you will have one of those breath-taking, heart-stopping moments…a crack of dawn balloon ride over nature’s playground, a million teeming wildebeest making their annual migration across Mara, your first face to face encounter with the big five of Kenya.

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Nairobi
  • Included
    Accommodation
  • Not Included
    Flights
    Guide
    Insurance
    Meals
    Overview
    Transport

Tour Plan

1
DAY 1 NAIROBI
JAMBO - KARIBU!! It is ‘touch down’ at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Our representatives, your hosts in Kenya eagerly await your arrival in traditional African style - wet towels and bubbly. It is a tradition in Africa to present a gift as an expression of our joy and happiness - what better gift than an authentic (branded) safari hat and other safari essentials! Thereafter transfer to your hotel in Nairobi, Kenya’s colourful capital city to check in to your city hotel. Rest of the day or evening is spent at leisure. Meal Plan: BB Accommodation Options : Sarova Stanley Hotel or Double Tree by Hilton or similar
2
DAY 2 MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK

JAMBO - KARIBU!!  You will be warmly met upon arrival at the airport with our traditional, unique & special welcome (bubbly, hot/cold towels and presentation of authentic safari hat and safari essentials). Depart from Nairobi this morning and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya arriving at your Tree Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a forest nature walk with a professional (armed) guide. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight floodlit game viewing.

Please note: A warm jacket/sweater and a good pair of hiking boots is highly recommended.

Meals: LDBB Accommodation Options : Mountain Lodge or similar

3
DAY 3 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive down the scenic Great Rift Valley with breath-taking views of Mt Longonot and Lake Naivasha on your way to Lake Nakuru to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceeds on a game viewing drive circumventing Lake Nakuru. The lake is situated in the heart of the Rift Valley and is one of Kenya's most famous soda lakes. A major feature of this park is the birdlife and it is world-renowned as the home for millions of Flamingos. A rhino sanctuary also provides the opportunity to see the greatly endangered black rhino. Return to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. Meals: LDBB Accommodation Options : Mbweha Camp or Sarova Lionhill Lodge
4
DAY 4 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After breakfast depart for Kenya's famous game reserve. You start the day venturing through the Great Rift Valley travelling to the northern most extension of the Serengeti Plains and one of the richest wildlife Game Reserves, the Masai Mara. The Mara is home to the awesome black-manned lion, the elusive leopard, stately giraffes, vast herds of elephants, rhino, thundering herds of zebra, migrating wildebeest and numerous other plains game. You arrive at the camp for a late lunch. After lunch depart for an afternoon game-viewing drive. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge. Meals: LDBB Accommodation Options : Tipilikwani Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Tented Camp
5
DAY 5 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and a full morning’s game viewing drive to return for lunch. Experience the friendly atmosphere where the Masai community lives in harmony with wild game. After lunch visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Masai still live as they did for centuries - Interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions. Continue with the afternoon game viewing as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY : Today’s adventure begins just before dawn. Flames from the hot air balloon burners light the darkness as the crew inflate their craft. The first, pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies and the hot air balloon fills then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you're off for a game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. Apart from the occasional hiss of the burners, a lion's roar, elephants crashing through the bush, baboons perched in the tips of the trees startled and screeching to see something above them, the flight above the Masai Mara plains is magically silent. At the end of the flight, the passengers are treated to a champagne breakfast in the bush. The finishing touch to the flight is a game drive back to the camp, and the possibility of seeing the same pride of lions, or herd of elephants that had been viewed while ballooning. A flight certificate is issued on completion of the balloon safari. Back at Camp enjoy a sumptuous lunch and a well deserved rest. Meals: LDBB Accommodation Options : Tipilikwani Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Tented Camp
6
DAY 6 NAIROBI
This morning we enjoy our breakfast then check-out. Unbelievable but true, our good bush moments have come to an end. We bid farewell to our wonderful lodge manager and his team then depart back to Nairobi. Not empty handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalize the experience. Our guide driver will drop you at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward flight.

Private Departures Nett Prices For 2022

Prices in US Dollar (USD)

Adult : 2-6

Child sharing with adult :  0

Young sharing with adult :  0

Tour leader :  0

Infant :  0

Child in own room :  0

Young in own room : 0

Local guide :   0

Double : Price per person sharing a double room. Single: single supplement. Triple : Price per person sharing a triple room. Quad : Price per person sharing a quadruple room. Infant : Per infant under 2 years, Child : Per child under 12 years, Young : Per young under 16 years, Sharing : Sharing with two paying adults.

Transport Using One (1) Specially Designed 4x4wd Safari Land Cruiser

 Validity

2 Pax Each

4 Pax Each

6 Pax Each

Single  Supl

  03/01/2022-15/03/2022

1,949.00

1,569.00

1,449.00

388.00

16/03/2022-31/03/2022

1,949.00

1,569.00

1,419.00

378.00

01/04/2022-31/05/2022

1,759.00

1,409.00

1,289.00

128.00

01/06/2022-15/06/2022

1,829.00

1,449.00

1,319.00

428.00

16/06/2022-30/06/2022

1,939.00

1,549.00

1,419.00

378.00

  01/07/2022-14/07/2022

2,059.00

1,629.00

1,489.00

388.00

15/07/2022-15/09/2022

2,349.00

1,919.00

1,779.00

568.00

16/09/2022- 30/09/2022

2,099.00

1,669.00       

1,529.00 

388.00

01/10/2022- 31/10/2022

2,059.00

1,629.00  

1,489.00

398.00

01/11/2022- 22/12/2022

1,899.00

1,519.00

1,389.00

318.00

23/12/2022- 02/01/2023

2,589.00

2,039.00           

1,849.00

548.00

Optional  Extras & Activities

Per Person

Visit to an off the Beaten Track Masai Manyatta (Village)

40.00

Balloon Safari over the Masai Mara

500.00

Domestic Flight: Masai Mara - Nairobi

250.00

Please note : These are current fares and are subject to tax and fuel adjustments. Prices can only be confirmed at the time of booking. Baggage allowance is strictly 15kgs per person in soft bags no bigger than 24 inches in length.

Festive Season Supplement

Supplement

Validity

Per Adult

Per Child

Easter Supplement

02/04/2021 – 04/04/2021

55.00

45.00

Christmas & New Year

24, 25 26 31/12/2021-01/01/2022

55.00

45.00

Double : price per person sharing a double room. Single : single supplement. Triple : price per person sharing a triple room.  Quad : price per person sharing a quadruple room. Infant : per infant under 2 years, Child : per child under 12 years, Young : per young under 16 years, Sharing : sharing with two paying adults.

Inclusions

  • Arrival transfer from/ to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Met in our unique style with wet towels and ‘bubbly’
  • Complimentary Authentic Branded Safari Hat and safari essentials pack
  • Bed & breakfast board accommodation in Nairobi
  • Full Board Accommodation while on safari.
  • Park entry fees
  • Services of professional English Speaking guide-driver
  • Unlimited supply of drinking water in the safari vehicle while on safari.
  • Unlimited game viewing drives.
  • Use of a custom designed pop-up roof Safari Land Cruiser while on safari.
  • Complimentary Flying Doctors cover while on safari for Evacuation.

Exclusions

  • International flight, passport & visa fees
  • Comprehensive travel insurance cover.
  • Cultural visit to a Maasai Village ( Manyatta)
  • Balloon Safari ride in Maasai Mara
  • All personal expenses – laundry, telephones, soft & alcoholic drinks, tips to Camp Staff and gratuity to Guide/Drive
  • Any items not expressly specified in the itinerary

1) Booking Your Holiday

  • Your contract in respect of your holiday is made with CANAM Tour Operator (‘the Company‘), registered in Toronto, Canada and all bookings are subject to these terms and conditions.
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2) Price Policy

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  • After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued, unless you choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking, the price of your holiday is subject to the possibilities of surcharges in certain limited circumstances. However, a surcharge will only be levied to allow for variations in transportation cost, including cost of fuel, increase in normal published airfares, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes at airports, the exchange rate applied to the particular package or if the government or regulatory body introduce an increase of taxes. Even then, the Company will absorb an amount equal to 2%of your holiday price(excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) before passing on any surcharge to you. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged. Surcharges will be notified by a revised Confirmation Invoice sent to you.
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  • The financial commitments offered above by the Company mean that the Company is not able to reduce the holiday prices should the value of the exchange rate of Canadian Dollar changes.

3) Cancellation and Changes by the Company

  • Occasionally it may be deemed necessary to make changes to your holiday and the Company reserves the right to do so at any time, and you will be notified of any changes at the earliest possible opportunity. If a major change to your tour is necessary, providing it does not arise from circumstances beyond the Company’s control, you may choose
    1. to accept the change of arrangements
    2. to purchase another holiday from us or
    3. to cancel your holiday. Compensation may be payable in cases of major change as detailed below.
  • No compensation will be payable for minor changes. Minor changes include minimal changes to departure and arrival times, changes to the type of aircraft used and restaurant and accommodation changes to a comparable or superior standard.
  • Major changes include cancellation, changes to your airport, delays in departure or return by more than 12 hours and accommodation changes to an inferior standard of accommodation.
  • Compensation will not be paid for changes or cancellations caused by Acts of God (Force Majeure), war, threat of war, riot, civil strike, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or man-made disaster, fire, technical problems to transport, closure or congestion of airports, strikes or other industrial action, adverse weather conditions or any other event beyond the Company’s control. It is essential that you take out adequate travel insurance.
  • The Company reserve the right to cancel your holiday at any time before the date of departure, even after a confirmation notice has been sent. If your holiday is cancelled the Company will refund in full the money you have already paid. No compensation will be payable.
  • Transportation is subject to the conditions of carriage of the carrier, some of which may limit or exclude liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreement between countries and copies of the conditions, which apply to your holiday journey, will normally be found on the carrier’s tickets.
  • If you fail to pay the balance of the holiday price at least 30 days before departure, the Company will treat the booking as cancelled and levy the cancellation charges set out below
  • The company also has the right to refuse any person as a member of the tour, if in their opinion that person could endanger the health, safety and enjoyment of others on the tour. In any of the events mentioned above, the company’s sole liability and the client’s sole remedy will be limited to a refund of any monies paid, less the amount for services already utilised plus administrative fees.

4) Cancellation and Changes by You

  • You may cancel your holiday at any time providing you notify the Company in writing. The following charges will be levied on any cancellation:
    • 30 days or more 50% of Deposit
    • 15 – 30 days 100% of Deposit
    • 8 – 15 days 80% of Tour Cost
    • 1 – 7 days 100% of Tour Cost
  • After the itinerary is confirmed, the client is permitted free of administration charges one set of amendments, though will be liable for any added cost this may add to the tour, including airline charges, hotels etc. Any further modifications, which are instigated by the client, will incur a charge which will be due to communication and administration expenses that may have incurred.

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  • The Company does not own or manage the aircraft, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used in conjunction with the tours arranged. While the Company has exercised care in selecting providers of travel, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities, the Company have not had the opportunity to inspect and do not represent that such aircraft, accommodation, restaurants, and other facilities and services have been inspected.
  • The Company is not responsible if you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury as a result of any failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you where such failure is attributable to
    1. the acts and/or omissions of any member of the party, or
    2. those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday, or
    3. an event which neither the Company or the service provider could have foreseen or prevented even with due care.
  • Should any member of your party suffer illness, injury or death through misadventure arising out of an activity, which does not form part of the holiday the Company has arranged for you the Company cannot accept liability. The Company will offer general assistance where appropriate.
  • The Company regret that no refund will be made on unused tickets where travel, sporting event or other types of ticket, unless a refund can be obtained from the carrier or provider.

6)  Your Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for arranging your own travel insurance, though an appropriate policy can be incorporated into your tour package. Details of all insurance policies held by each member of your party must be provided on the booking form. No booking forms can be accepted without sufficient proof that personal policies have been arranged. Please ensure that your insurance cover applies to the specific activities you are booking and which are confirmed on the Confirmation Invoice.
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  • All equipment and personal effects shall be all times and in all circumstances at the owner’s risk. The Company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to your luggage or effects unless directly caused by the negligence of one of our representatives.

7) Smoking

The Company forbids smoking in any vehicle operated by the Company. Frequent stops can be arranged for those who desire to smoke. All accommodation will be reserved with non-smoking rooms, unless the client specifically requires a smoking room. Confirmation is depending on hotel availability.

8) Waiver

The Company will undertake to ensure the safety of the client throughout the tour, however aspects of each particular tour may not be without an element of danger. Clients should be prepared to sign a ‘Waiver of Responsibility’ form before they begin their tour. This form is an understanding that all clients need to exercise judgement and care at all times to ensure their own safety and that of their fellow tourists.

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10) Complaints

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