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Exclusive Small Group Departure

Escorted by Tullie Seneca

Kenya and Tanzania **Limited to 12 passengers**

East Africa - February 2019 Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara – Central Serengeti

Southern Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

15 Days / 14 Nights

9 February 2019 - 23 February 2019

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Introduction

Key

B&B: Bed and breakfast. D, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfast. FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch. FB+: Dinner, bed, breakfast,

lunch and activities daily

Transport

Flight Information

Accommodation Destination Start End Basis Duration

Tamarind Tree Hotel Carnivore

Nairobi

Nairobi 10 Feb 11 Feb D, B&B 1 Night

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru National

Park

11 Feb 13 Feb FB 2 Nights

Azure Mara Haven Masai Mara 13 Feb 16 Feb FB 3 Nights

Ikoma Tented Camp Central Serengeti 16 Feb 17 Feb FB 1 Night

Lake Masek Tented Lodge Southern Serengeti 17 Feb 19 Feb FB+ 2 Nights

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Ngorongoro Crater 19 Feb 21 Feb FB 2 Nights

Your hotel – To be advised Doha – State of Qatar 21 Feb 22Feb BB 1 night

Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time

09

Feb

QR915 Qatar Airways Adelaide

International Airport

[ADL]

21:55 Hamad International Airport Doha

[DOH]

04:50 (10 Feb)

10

Feb

QR1335 Qatar Airways Hamad International

Airport Doha [DOH]

08:30 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

[NBO]

14:10

21

Feb

QR1354 Qatar Airways Kilimanjaro

International Airport

[JRO]

17:35 Hamad International Airport Doha

[DOH]

00:05 (22 Feb)

22

Feb

QR914 Qatar Airways Hamad International

Airport Doha [DOH]

20:15 Adelaide International Airport [ADL] 16:50 (23 Feb)

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Day 1: Adelaide to Doha - Overnight Travel (Sat, 9 February)

Day Itinerary

Meet your tour escort Tullie Seneca Adelaide at International Airport for your overnight flight to Doha.

Day 2: Doha to Nairobi - Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi (Sun, 10 February)

Day Itinerary

On arrival into Doha connect with your flight Nairobi.

On arrival into Nairobi you will be met and transferred to the Tamarind Tree Hotel for overnight. Welcome dinner

tonight at the Carnivore Restaurant.

Nairobi

Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It

serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a

vibrant and exciting place, and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are

some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum

and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game

reserve.

Overnight: Tamarind Tree Hotel Carnivore Nairobi

Tamarind Tree Hotel Carnivore Nairobi is ideally located just 5 km to the southwest of Nairobi within the spacious

Carnivore grounds and it's iconic Carnivore Restaurant. The hotel offers easy access to all parts of the city, it's

national park, as well as to the country’s many diverse attractions. The nearby Langata and Karen suburbs are among

the liveliest and most popular in Nairobi with world-class shopping malls and excellent restaurants. Tamarind Tree

Hotel is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller. The hotel has world-class amenities; outstanding leisure

facilities and genuine service ensure that all guests experience the very best of Tamarind hospitality.

Activities

Carnivore Restaurant

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Situated at our overnight hotel, the Carnivore is considered ‘Africa's Greatest Eating Experience'. A variety of meats

including a selection of exotic meat is roasted over charcoal and carved at your table. Delicious side dishes and an

exceptional array of sauces complement this feast that also includes soup, a selection of desserts and Kenyan coffee.

Set in attractive tropical gardens, the service and the décor are outstanding. The Carnivore is also home of the Simba

Saloon, the informal indoor/outdoor atmosphere, exceptional snacks and the pulsating rhythms of Africa combine to

ensure an exciting ambiance.

Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 3: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park (Mon, 11 February)

Day Itinerary

This morning after breakfast we will visit the Giraffe Centre and Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage before a visit

to the Kazuri Bead Factory. Then we transfer by road down to Lake Nakuru for two nights at the Sopa Lodge.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Located in the Great Rift Valley surrounded by yellow acacia woodlands and bushy shrublands, the Lake Nakuru

National Park was created to protect the Lake and its large flocks of Lesser Flamingo, which are drawn to the algae

that flourish in the saline waters of this soda lake. The national park is inhabited by over 50 mammal species

including hippo, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland. Known as a bird watcher’s paradise, the

park is home to over 450 bird species. Visitors can look forward to hiking through the scenic landscape, picnicking

next to this magnificent lake, and spotting an array of wildlife on a game drive. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit

the beautiful Makalia Waterfall.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular

views over the vastness of Africa. The lodge also overlooks Lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park, one that

is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike.

Activities

Giraffe Centre

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

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The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya (A.F.E.W. Kenya) also known as the Giraffe Centre is a non-

governmental, non-profit making organization, which was founded by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville in 1979. This

was in a bid to save the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, which had lost its natural habitat in Western Kenya to

agriculture and there were only 130 left in the wild. Funds were raised and 4 herds of the Rothschild giraffes were

moved to 4 parks namely Lake Nakuru National Park, Mwea Game Reserve, Ruma National Park and Nasalot Game

Reserve.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Founded in 1977 by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick D.B.E, in honor of the memory of her late husband, famous

naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, the DSWT claims a

rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and it's

wilderness, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is today the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation

program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organisations for wildlife and habitat protection in East

Africa. To date the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has successfully hand-raised over 150 infant elephants and has

accomplished it's long-term conservation priority by effectively reintegrating orphans back into the wild herds of

Tsavo, claiming many healthy wild-born calves from former-orphaned elephants raised in care.

Basis Full Board

Day 4: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park (Tue, 12 February)

Day Itinerary

Today after breakfast we will participate in scheduled game activities in the Reserve, followed by lunch at the lodge

and a siesta before setting off again in the later afternoon in search of the resident wildlife in the area.

Basis Full Board

Day 5: Azure Mara Haven , Masai Mara (Wed, 13 February)

Day Itinerary

Today we head by road through to the Masai Mara Game Reserve for three nights Azure Mara Haven. Afternoon

game drive in the reserve.

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara

National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a

Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of

the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the

Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with

more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also

be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the

Mara plains has become almost essential.

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Overnight: Azure Mara Haven

Azure Mara Haven offers the finest unrivaled first-class experience of the world famous Maasai Mara. Located on the

banks of river Talek at the edge of the Mara on a 25-acre land, Azure Mara Haven is the perfect exclusive getaway

private lodge for everyone seeking to relax with a breath-taking view of the endless savannah punctuated with

abundant wildlife and birds.

Basis Full Board

Day 6: Azure Mara Haven , Masai Mara (Thu, 14 February)

Day Itinerary

A full day spent in the Masai in search of Wildlife including the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino Buffalo and Lion plus a

multitude of plains game and birds.

Basis Full Board

Day 7: Azure Mara Haven , Masai Mara (Fri, 15 February)

Day Itinerary

A full day spent in the Masai in search of Wildlife including the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino Buffalo and Lion plus a

multitude of plains game and birds.

Basis Full Board

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Day 8: Ikoma Tented Camp, Central Serengeti (Sat, 16 February)

Day Itinerary

Today we across the Kenya/Tanzania border and enter the Serengeti National Park for an overnight at Ikoma Tented

Camp including all meals.

Central Serengeti

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is

known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless

stretches of savannah-covered open plains, interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite, scattered with acacia

woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest

and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo,

elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing,

cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.

Overnight: Ikoma Tented Camp

Set in the midst of an incredible scenery of savannah and skies, you find Ikoma Tented Camp, sheltered in a grove of

acacia trees. Ikoma has 35 traditional Meru tents, each under thatch with a private veranda overlooking the

impressive plains of the Serengeti. Ikoma Tented Camp is ideally situated at the border of the world-renowned

Serengeti National Park, along the path of the migrating wildebeests between Kenya and Tanzania. From Ikoma you

can enter the western corridor of the park, taking in Kirawira and the Grumeti river – home to the giant wildebeest-

eating crocodiles. There is no better place to enjoy one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Staying at Ikoma

Tented Camp gives you the unique opportunity to enjoy a night game drive or a walking safari, as the camp is located

just outside the national park boundary. A great chance to see and hear some of the nocturnal animals that can’t be

spotted in daytime, such as the Leopard, Aardvark and the Bat-eared fox.

Basis Full Board

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Day 9: Lake Masek Tented Lodge, Southern Serengeti (Sun, 17 February)

Day Itinerary

Morning game drive in the area - and a full day of activities as we cross the Serengeti Plains to Lake Masek Lodge for

two nights including all meals and activities.

Southern Serengeti

The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of

acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to

the picture and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the

Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals

following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in

grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few.

Overnight: Lake Masek Tented Lodge View iBrochure

Lake Masek Luxury Tented Camp is situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overlooking Lake Masek. The

unique location is witness to the wildebeest migration which takes place from December to April each year. There is

resident Big 5 game all year round in the area. The camp is Eco friendly, all the electric power is supplied by solar

panels and water is collected during the rainy season. All the products used are biodegradable in order to ensure

that the environment is kept pristine. Guest accommodations feature 20 luxury tents with en-suite facilities and

either king sized beds, twins or triple beds. Each tent is built on a raised wooden platform with a veranda from which

guests can observe the wildlife visiting Lake Masek. The bedroom area is ample and tastefully furnished. The

bathroom area with twin washbasins, a standalone bath and an outside shower is separated from the bedroom area

by way of a screen. Guests can enjoy a relaxing bath or take a shower under the stars.

Basis Full Board and Activities

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Day 10: Lake Masek Tented Lodge, Southern Serengeti (Mon, 18 February)

Day Itinerary

Full day of game activities in the Southern Serengeti in search of the wildlife in this area.

Basis Full Board and Activities

Day 11: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater (Tue, 19 February)

Day Itinerary

Today we head via Olduvai Gorge to the Rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for two nights at the Serena

Lodge including all meals.

Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse

wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this

UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the

world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is

famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including

excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the

opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Perched on the jagged rim of the crater, wreathed in morning mist, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in

indigenous creepers, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion.

Sensitively constructed so as to take nothing from its environment whilst affording endless vistas over the heat-

shimmering reaches of the crater below, the clustered boulder-built buildings of the Lodge hug the crater rim, linked

by rope-lashed timber walkways that skirt the buttressed roots of ancient, liana-hung trees. The interior, radiating

out from the primeval log fire glowing at the heart of the Lodge, blends the concentrated hush of a game-viewing

hide with the ochre, rust and charcoal images of a prehistoric cavern. Lit by flaming wall-lanterns, clad in gigantic

volcanic boulders and decorated by the iron spears, bright-beaded robes and intricately carved artefacts of the

Maasai, the Lodge is a unique blend of world-class luxury, timeless volcanic splendour and ethnic style. As for the

views, from lilac-streaked sunrise, to indigo star-studded night, the immeasurably ancient Ngorongoro Crater

delivers a theatre of vistas, most unchanged since the dawn of time. Strung around the crater rim, each with its own

rock-enclosed balcony, the rooms feature brass lamps, embossed leather headboards, wildwood mirrors, Maasai

carvings and flamboyant prehistoric wall motifs depicting fleeing giraffes, stylised gazelle and plunging buffalo. Each

room draws on a cave-grey, indigo-blue and jasper-red colour-scheme, is fully air-conditioned and enjoys

uninterrupted views over the Crater's unmatched splendour. At the end of an action-packed day, guests can also

follow a gentle nature trail that loops around the Lodge through moss-hung glades and plunging ravines, take a

guided walk to the Crater's rim, relax with a herbal massage, or watch as the burning sun sinks behind the mountains

from a unique vantage point on the craggy heights of the Crater's rim.

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Basis Full Board

Day 12: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater (Wed, 20 February)

Day Itinerary

Early this morning descend into the crater and enjoy a full morning and activities on the crater floor. Return to the

lodge for a leisurely afternoon at the lodge with spectacular views.

Basis Full Board

Day 13: End of Itinerary (Thu, 21 February)

Day Itinerary

Leisurely morning in at the lodge before transfer to Arusha for lunch at the coffee lodge and a coffee Tour. We have

reserved rooms at the KIA lodge to freshen up before transfer to Kilimanjaro for your departure flight to Doha.

Basis Bed & Breakfast

Day 14: Doha and Overnight Travel (Fri, 22 February)

Day Itinerary

Midnight arrival into Doha – transfer to your hotel on arrival. Check in.

Breakfast and day free to explore Doha before late afternoon transfer to the airport for your evening departure on

your overnight flight to Adelaide.

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Terms and Conditions Included:

Services of experienced tour escort Tullie Seneca

Return economy class airfares with Qatar from Adelaide to Doha, Doha to Nairobi, Kilimanjaro to Doha,

Doha to Adelaide

STPC accommodation and transfers in Doha as supplied by Qatar Airways, hotel will be advised on arrival

into Doha

11 nights luxury accommodation throughout Kenya and Tanzania with meals, activities and transport

included as specified on the itinerary

A tip fund has been included in the pricing and Tullie will look after the tipping for the group

Travel insurance, pricing is based on 60yrs, age loading and pre-existing medical loading may apply

Not Included:

Kenya and Tanzania Visa’s (visa’s on arrival)

Vaccinations (Yellow Fever Vaccination will be required for this trip) please check with your doctor as to any

other vaccinations recommended for this region

Personal expenditure eg: laundry, meals not included, drinks, souvenirs etc

Flights from Ceduna to Adelaide and return if applicable

Doha day touring

Travel insurance age or medical loadings

Pricing:

This trip is only being offered as a twin/double share option as we only have a limited number of rooms available to

us.

Early bird pricing: $10,648 per person, twin share **Book and deposit by 6th of June, 2018, save $250 per person or $500 per couple

Non early bird pricing: $10,898 per person, twin share

Deposit:

A non-refundable deposit of $4648 per person is due at time of booking. Travel insurance will be taken out at this

time to ensure cover for cancellation and amendment due to unforeseen circumstances. Any age or medical

loadings will be additional to the $4648 per person

Final Payment:

$6000 due 1st of November, 2018

The price is in Australian dollars and inclusions are as per itinerary. The price is based on minimum numbers and

should this number not be reached the price of the tour may increase or may not be escorted. Travel and Cruise

Ceduna will reassess as required and will try to avoid possible price increases. Pricing is subject to currency

fluctuations, if the currency fluctuations are more than 3% then the itinerary may need to be re-costed.

Cancellation:

Deposits are non-refundable. Once full payment has been made 100% cancellation fees apply.

Itinerary changes:

We reserve the right to vary itineraries should circumstances dictate. We are not liable for changes made by third

party suppliers that are outside our control.