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"Kenya Classic Parks & Ancient Egyptian History" (13 Days) Days of Operation: DEPARTURES:- SUNDAYS ONLY From the open plains of the Masai Mara to the waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery. Day 1 Nairobi Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to the Intercontinental Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Day 2 Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you'll travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You'll pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis. Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve Early morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis. Day 4 Masai Mara – Great Rift Valley Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast with a picnic lunch, you'll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru. The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. You will take an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park before continuing to Rift Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge on a full board basis. Day 5 Great Rift Valley - Amboseli National Park Leaving Lake Naivasha behind, you begin a journey across the top of the Rift Valley Escarpment, providing spectacular views of lakes Elementaita and Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley, with the dormant Longonot volcano at centre stage. Travelling on through Kenya's highlands, you lunch in Nairobi and then head south across the Athi Plains to the border town of Namanga. Here you'll turn east to Amboseli National Park at the foot of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, home to a wealth of wildlife but particularly known for its elephants. Continue through the park with an afternoon game drive en route to Oltukai Lodge. Overnight at Oltukia Lodge on a full board basis. Day 6 Amboseli National Park Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Oltukai Lodge on a full board basis. Day 7 Amboseli – NairobiFollowing an early breakfast, you’ll catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli viewing game en route to the border of the park. From here turn west to the colourful border town of Namanga, where you will find some unique Maasai beadwork. Then turn north along a good tarmac road across the beautiful and seemingly never‑ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid day where you will have lunch in Nairobi city centre hotel before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta airport for your flight to Cairo (international flight not included). On arrival in Cairo you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Meridian Heliopolis Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis Day 8 Cairo After breakfast, depart on a full day tour of the Egyptian Museum/Pyramids/Sphinx/Citadel Mohamed Ali Mosque and Bazaar) Lunch is included today. Overnight at Meridian Heliopolis Hotel on a half board basis Day 09 Cairo – Aswan After breakfast transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan you will be transfer to the port for embarkation on your cruise vessel. Overnight on board the cruise liner on a full board basis Day 10 Nile Cruise Sail to Kom Ombo where you stop to visit the Temple with its beautiful murals before continuing to Edfu for the night. Overnight on board the cruise liner on a full board basis Day 11 Nile Cruise Visit the West/East Bank before sailing to Luxor. Overnight on board the cruise liner on a full board basis Day 12 Luxor – Cairo Transfer to Luxor airport fro your flight to Cairo. On arrival at Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Meridian Heliopolis Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis Day 13 Depart Transfer to the airport for your onward arrangements. End of our services
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