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Dear Friends,

It is with great pleasure that we give you details of our Kenya trip…

As you all know by now, Pugmarks – The Nature Club is organizing an International wild life safari to KENYA.

Join us as we explore the jungles of Kenya and enjoy with Mother Nature to the fullest…

“WILD WILD KENYA SAFARI CAMP 2010”

9D/8N End to End Trip

Mumbai – Nairobi – Mumbai

14 August – 22 August 2010

Tentative Itinerary Pugmarks - The Nature Club Wild Wild Kenya 2010 Trip

14 - 22 August 2010 (Peak Season) Annual Migration Season

Sr. No.

Day

Date

Time

MUMBAI - NAIROBI

Day 1 14-Aug-10 Saturday 03:10 hrs Flight From Mumbai - Nairobi (Local time) Mumbai International Airport.
      06:35 hrs Reach Nairobi (Local time)
      08:30 hrs Transfer to Nairobi Safari Park Hotel or similar in Nairobi. Get fresh and rest
      12:00 hrs Lunch at Haandi Restaurant or similar, Nairobi
      13:00 hrs City Tour with Visit to Karen Blixen Museum, Railway museum & Giraffe Center.
      20:00 hrs Dinner @ Nyama Choma or similar.
      21:00 hrs Overnight @ Nairobi Safari Park Hotel or similar.

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife haven. Here you will spot Africa's big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk. The The Ewaso Nyiro River, the boundary with the neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants, buffalo and other animal species gather for a drink. You will find the scenic semiarid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve is located within the lands of the colourful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen. Naiorbi -Samburu is 365 Kms. about 6 hrs. drive. The drive is long but it is adventurous.
Day 2 15-Aug-10 Sunday 08:00 hrs After breakfast, Depart Nairobi for Samburu National Reserve. 
      12:00 hrs Lunch @ Kentrout Restaurant or similar on the way to Samburu.
      14:00 hrs Reach the Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar and settle in. Get fresh and rest a while.
      15:00 hrs Go for an afternoon game drive till dusk. 
      18:00 hrs Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 3 16-Aug-10 Monday 06:30 hrs Start your day with an early morning game drive
      09:00 hrs Breakfast at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar
        You spend the period before and after lunch at leisure at the lodge
      16:00 hrs Go for your afternoon game-drive till dusk. 
        Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar

SAMBURU – NAKURU

Lake Nakuru National Park, the world famous haunt for pink flamingos, is a shallow alkaline lake in Kenya's Rift Valley and some 62 kms. in extent. The landscape is picturesque, areas of sedge, marsh and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffsand outcrop. In late 80's the park also became Kenya's first rhino sanctuary and is today home to both the White and Black Rhinos. Lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, waterbucks are equally at home in this unique park.  The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.
Day 4 17-Aug-10 Tuesday 08:00 hrs Breakfast at Samburu and then depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
      12:00 hrs Brief stop en route to Nakuru at the Thompson Waterfalls.
      13:30 hrs Arrive and check in to the lake Nakuru Lodge or similar. Have Lunch.
      16:00 hrs Afternoon game drive in the park.
      20:00 hrs Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.

NAKURU –MAASAI MARA

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 5 18-Aug-10 Wednesday 08:00 hrs Breakfast at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar
      08:30 hrs After breakfast drive to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
      14:00 hrs Check in and have Lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
      15:30 hrs Go for an afternoon game drive till dusk. 
        Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Day 6 19-Aug-10 Thursday 06:30 hrs Early morning game drive in the reserve. 
      08:30 hrs Thereafter late breakfast and relax at leisure. After lunch at the lodge you will have early afternoon at leisure. 
      16:00 hrs Afternoon game drive till dusk.
      18:00 hrs Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 7 20-Aug-10 Friday 06:00 hrs Optional Balloon ride at an Extra Cost Normal pick up is at 0600 hrs- take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at extra cost. If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Cost: USD 450 - 500 approximately.
      06:30 hrs Early morning game drive in the reserve. 
      08:30 hrs Thereafter late breakfast and relax at leisure. After lunch at the lodge you will have early afternoon at leisure. 
      16:00 hrs Afternoon game drive till dusk.
      18:00 hrs Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI

Day 8 21-Aug-10 Saturday 08:00 hrs After breakfast return to Nairobi 
      13:30 hrs Arrive to Nairobi around mid day and have lunch in a restaurant in Nairobi.
      14:30 hrs Reach Jomo Kenyatta Airport for flight back to Mumbai
      17:45 hrs Catch flight back to Mumbai

NAIROBI - MUMBAI 

Day 9 22-Aug-10 Sunday 02:10 hrs Reach Mumbai International Airport.
        Return home with Fond Memories.
  Included in Trip
1 Breakfast /Lunch and Dinner as per itinerary
2 Service of English Speaking Guide with the group
3 Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing 
4 1 bottle of clean drinking water per day during safaris.
5 Max. 7 people in mini van so all get window seat.
6 All park entry charges / park fees / taxes for lodges and parks and safaris
7 All rooms will be Non AC and on twin sharing basis only
8 Use of swimming pool will be at no extra charge
9 Game drives as per the Itinerary
10 Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and drive
11 Any applicable Government taxes
12 Vegetarians will have a separate vegetarian menu for them
13 All rooms will be self contained with clean bathroom / WC and mosquito nets
14 Since the Tour Van will be totally rented by the group there will be no limit to game drives.
15 Flight From Mumbai - Nairobi - Mumbai (Economy Class)(Calculated as per 15Feb10)
16 Visa Fee for Kenya (Calculated as per 15Feb10)
  Tour Cost Does not Include
1 Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
2 Hot air Balloon flight in Masai Mara – US$ 500 per person extra - optional
3 Travel & Medical Insurance
4 Yellow Fever Vaccination Cost
5 Departure tax
6 Any other thing not mentioned in the inclusions
  Costing
Adult Costing = Per Person Sharing US$1,680* + INR 48,000/-* (Twin Sharing Basis)*
Child Costing = Per Person Sharing US$ 870* + INR 43,000/-* (Room Sharing with Parents)

Attractive EMI option available for further details on EMI contact

Nolan Mascarenhas on nolan2345@gmail.com

 
* Air Fare as calculated on FEB10 rates. Any change increase in the rates by airline will have to be borne by the traveler themselves.

* U.S. Dollar rate calculated @ Rs.46/- per dollar. Any increase will have to be paid by the traveler themselves. 

Mandatory to Note:

1.       Please check all the rules and regulations on our website http://pugmarksthenatureclub.tripod.com before you enroll with us.

2.       We do not conduct any site visit beforehand.

3.       Medical Insurance / any other insurance are not included in the trip/ tour cost. They are available as an option when you pay extra for them.

4.       The tour will leave only in case there is a group formed of minimum 16 people.

5.       The costing is per person costing on a twin sharing basis. At any point there will be 2 adults in a room.  

6.       The above package is valid for Indian Nationals residing in India only.

7.       You must have a valid passport with minimum validity as per Indian/Kenyan Govt. Rules before you join this tour.

8.       The package excludes surcharges applicable (if any), any personal expenses, any meals not included, tips and porter age and anything not mentioned in the inclusions above.

9.       Surcharges applicable for trade fairs, events, fairs, festivals, and public holidays are not included in the price above.

10.   We reserve all rights to make any changes as we deem necessary.

11.   It is mandatory to get a yellow fever vaccine from a government recognized centre before you enter Kenya. This charge is not included in the trip cost.

12.   All information provided by us is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and as per our interactions with the Kenyan counterparts there. Any changes by them will result in changes being incorporated in the trip which you are to note and adhere to.

Per Adult on Twin Sharing Basis

Sr. No.:

Item

US Dollars + Indian Rupees

Remarks

Calculation/Company

1

Package cost

$1,630

Rs. 48,000

Compulsory

 

2

Visa Fee & processing charges

$50

0

Compulsory

 

3

Yellow Fever Vaccination

0

Rs. 300

Compulsory

Available @ Airport

4

Insurance

0

Rs. 800

Optional

Bajaj Alliance

5

Medical help

$15

0

Optional

Flying Doctors

Per Child on Room Sharing Basis with Parents (2 - 12 years)

1

Package cost

$820

Rs. 43,000

Compulsory

 

2

Visa Fee & processing charges

$50

0

Compulsory

 

3

Yellow Fever Vaccination

0

Rs. 300

Compulsory

Available @ Airport

4

Insurance

0

Rs. 800

Optional

Bajaj Alliance

5

Medical help

$15

0

Optional

Flying Doctors

Note: Any increase in US dollar exchange rates will have to be borne by the travellers themselves.

Price Includes:

1

Return Airport transfers in Nairobi 

2

6 Nights Accommodation on Safari on Full board basis.

3

1 Night in Nairobi on Bed and Breakfast basis. Extra meals & Sight Seeing as indicated in Nairobi. 

4

Park and conservation fees.

5

Transportation and game drives on safari in Safari customized minivan on a private basis 

6

Services of an English speaking driver guide ( 6 people in one minivan)

7

1 ½ litre bottle of mineral water provided in our vehicles on safari, per person per day

8

Return Economy airfare with taxes & Visa and processing fees
Price Excludes :

1

Porterages, tipping and gratuities to staff and guides

2

Personal expenses like Telephones, Drinks, faxes and e-mail, laundry etc…

3

Any items not mentioned in the “Price Includes”.

4

International travel and medical insurance cover
Cancellation Policy :  Should you need to cancel, you must notify us in writing.
The following cancellation charges are applicable, if the notification for cancellation is received by us before commencement of the Tour. 

1

45 – 30 Days :  33 % of the Total Cost of the Holiday.

2

30 – 15 Days :  66 % of the Total Cost of the Holiday.

3

15 Days or less :  100% of the Total Cost of the Holiday

 

To Register

To register with us or for any further details, please call us on
Dr. Sameer           +91-93244-94247
Mr. Chintan         +91-93222-17949
Dr. Manisha         +91-98205-51833

Our Email

pugmarksthenatureclub@gmail.com

Our Address


C/o: 8, Shankar Chhaya, M.G.Road, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai - 77.

Safari Park Hotel
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Tour Van
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Lake Nakuru Lodge
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Samburu Sopa Lodge
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Mara Sopa Lodge
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Sr. No.:

Location

Hotel / Lodge

Nights

1

Nairobi

Safari Park Hotel

1

2

Samburu

Samburu Sopa Lodge

2

3

Nakuru

Lake Nakuru Lodge

1

4

Maasai Mara

Mara Sopa Lodge

3

Total Safari nights

7

 
1 night for travelling. Hence total 8 Nights package.

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** NOTE: DO NOTE THAT ALL CARE WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE TRIP FOR ALL GUESTS BUT WE WILL NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISHAPS / ACCIDENTS WHICH IF HAPPEN DURING THE DURATION OF THE TRIP.
 
No refund will be possible once payment is done.
 
Pugmarks - The Nature Club
Contact: Dr. Sameer: +91-93244-94247,
Mr. Chintan: +91-93222-17949
Email: pugmarksthenatureclub@gmail.com

  

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