Ciara’s 50th Birthday Trip - Kenya

Transport Summary

DATE FLIGHT DEPARTURE ARRIVAL

6 Nov 2023 Scheduled Melbourne International Airport [MEL] Dubai International Airport [DXB]
6 Nov 2023 Scheduled Dubai International Airport [DXB] Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
22 Nov 2023 Charter Flight Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Moi International Airport [MBA]
25 Nov 2023 Scheduled Moi International Airport [MBA] Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
25 Nov 2023 Scheduled Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Dubai International Airport [DXB]
26 Nov 2023 Scheduled Dubai International Airport [DXB] Melbourne International Airport [MEL]

Transfers
DATE TYPE PICK UP DROP OFF
7 Nov 2023 Transfer Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Tamarind Tree Hotel
9 Nov 2023 Transfer Tamarind Tree Hotel Soames Hotel & Jack's Bar
11 Nov 2023 Transfer Soames Hotel & Jack's Bar Samburu Sopa Lodge
13 Nov 2023 Transfer Samburu Sopa Lodge The Ark Lodge
14 Nov 2023 Transfer The Ark Lodge Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
16 Nov 2023 Transfer Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
17 Nov 2023 Transfer Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
20 Nov 2023 Transfer Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
20 Nov 2023 Transfer Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
22 Nov 2023 Transfer Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO]
22 Nov 2023 Transfer Moi International Airport [MBA] Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
25 Nov 2023 Transfer Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Moi International Airport [MBA]
Flights

Includes
 • Flying doctors’ medical evacuation cover
• 1 litre of water per person per day while in the safari vehicle
• Complimentary Safari Hats per each guest
• Airport transfers as indicated
• Bed and breakfast accommodation at Tamarind Tree Hotel
• Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant on day 1
• A safari briefing at the start
• Full board accommodation while on safari
• Park fees and conservation fees
• All game drives in a custom built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser safari vehicle driven by a professional English-speaking driver guide •
Excursions and scheduled activities as per the itinerary
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Tamarind Dhow Cruise (2 people)
• Drive through and stop off visits to Thompson Falls, Equator and other sights of interest along the way
• Breakfast and dinner accommodation at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort

START DATE ACCOMMODATION DESTINATION BASIS NIGHTS

6 Nov 2023 Overnight 1 Night

7 Nov 2023 Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi B&B 2 Nights

9 Nov 2023 Soames Hotel & Jack's Bar Nanyuki FB+ 2 Nights

START DATE ACCOMMODATION DESTINATION BASIS NIGHTS

11 Nov Samburu Sopa Lodge Samburu National Reserve FB+ 2 Nights

2023
13 Nov The Ark Lodge Aberdare National Park FB+ 1 Night
2023

14 Nov Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge Nakuru FB+ 2 Nights

2023

16 Nov Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Naivasha FB 1 Night

2023

17 Nov Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Masai Mara FB+ 3 Nights

2023

20 Nov Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli National Park FB+ 2 Nights
2023

22 Nov Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa HB 3 Nights

2023

25 Nov Overnight 1 Night

2023

Trip Summary

Day 1
OVERNIGHT

6 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Let the adventure begin!

Make your own way to Melbourne International Airport, board Emirates EK407 departing at 22h30 to Dubai, arriving the following morning at 05h40.

Destination

Nairobi
7 NOV 2023 - 9 NOV 2023

Accommodation

Tamarind Tree Hotel

7 NOV 2023 - 9 NOV 2023• NAIROBI

2 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Experiences

Day 2
TAMARIND TREE HOTEL • NAIROBI

7 NOV 2023
DAY NOTES

Connect with EK719 departing at 10h25 to Nairobi, arriving at 14h35

On arrival into Nairobi, clear immigration and collect your luggage.

Meet a driver and transfer to your hotel.

Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant

Day 3
8 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Meet your guide this morning and embark on a visit to

Giraffe Center,

1100Hrs Daphne Sheldrick (subject to availability, can be booked 3 months prior).,

Kibera Slums & visit to Boys Home

Bomas of Kenya visit.

Lunch then drop off hotel

Destination
Nanyuki
9 NOV 2023 - 11 NOV 2023

Accommodation

Soames Hotel & Jack's Bar

9 NOV 2023 - 11 NOV 2023• NANYUKI

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Experiences

Day 4
SOAMES HOTEL & JACK'S BAR • NANYUKI

9 NOV 2023 DAY

NOTES

After breakfast, check out and visit Kazuri Beads before making your way to Nanyuki with lunch en-route.
Day 5
Olpejeta(sweet water lounge)
10 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

After breakfast check out and drive to Ol Pejeta Sanctuary for game drives. Visit Chimps Sanctuary.

Lunch at Moran Restaurant. Visit the Northern White Rhino.

Later head back to your hotel for overnight.

Destination

Samburu National Reserve

11 NOV 2023 - 13 NOV 2023

Accommodation

Samburu Sopa Lodge

11 NOV 2023 - 13 NOV 2023• SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Experiences

Day 6
SAMBURU SOPA LODGE • SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

11 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Drive to Samburu today

Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Day 7
12 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Morning and afternoon game drives

Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and visit a Samburu Community Village

Destination

Aberdare National Park

13 NOV 2023 - 14 NOV 2023
Accommodation

The Ark Lodge

13 NOV 2023 - 14 NOV 2023• ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

Your Stay

1 Night

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Experiences

Day 8
THE ARK LODGE • ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

13 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Drive to Aberdare National Park

Destination

Nakuru
14 NOV 2023 - 16 NOV 2023
Accommodation

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

14 NOV 2023 - 16 NOV 2023• NAKURU

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Experiences

Day 9
SAROVA LION HILL GAME LODGE • NAKURU

14 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Drive to Lake Nakuru,

Game drive enroute

Day 10
15 NOV 2023
DAY NOTES

On safari around Lake Nakuru.

Destination

Naivasha
16 NOV 2023 - 17 NOV 2023

Accommodation

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

16 NOV 2023 - 17 NOV 2023• NAIVASHA

Your Stay

1 Night

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Experiences
Day 11
LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA RESORT • NAIVASHA

16 NOV 2023 DAY

NOTES

After visiting the children’s home in Nakuru, drive to Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride and walk at Crescent Island.

Destination

Masai Mara
17 NOV 2023 - 20 NOV 2023

Accommodation

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

17 NOV 2023 - 20 NOV 2023• MASAI MARA

Your Stay

3 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Experiences
Day 12
MASAI MARA SOPA LODGE • MASAI MARA

17 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Drive through to the Masai Mara.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Day 13
18 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Wake up early today and embark on a hot air balloon safari, followed by a bush breakfast.

Afterwards either head out on a game drive or back to the lodge.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Day 14
19 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

On safari enjoying morning and afternoon game drives.

visit a Masai Mara Community Village

Destination

Amboseli National Park

20 NOV 2023 - 22 NOV 2023

Accommodation

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

20 NOV 2023 - 22 NOV 2023• AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Experiences

Day 15
AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE • AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

20 NOV 2023
DAY NOTES

After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi.

Bid the boys goodbye as they return to Australia.

Board Emirates EK720 departing at 16h50 to Dubai, arriving at 22h50, connect with EK408 departing at 03h00 to Melbourne, arriving on the 21
November at 23h20.

Continue onto Amboseli, arriving in the late afternoon.

Day 16
21 NOV 2023 DAY

NOTES

Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park.

visit an Amboseli Community Village

Destination

Mombasa
22 NOV 2023 - 25 NOV 2023

Accommodation
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
22 NOV 2023 - 25 NOV 2023• MOMBASA

Your Stay

3 Nights

Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Experiences

Day 17
SAROVA WHITESANDS BEACH RESORT & SPA • MOMBASA

22 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Leave Amboseli and return to Nairobi - Wilson Airport.

Board a scheduled flight to Mombasa.

On arrival, meet a driver and transfer to the hotel.

Day 18
23 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES
Today you will visit Bombolulu Workshop and also enjoy a Tamarind Dhow Dinner cruise.

Day 19
24 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

Day at leisure.

Day 20
OVERNIGHT

25 NOV 2023

DAY NOTES

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Nairobi.

Board Emirates EK720 departing at 16h50 to Dubai, arriving at 22h50.

End of Itinerary

Day 21
26 NOV 2023
DAY NOTES

Connect with EK408 departing at 03h00 to Melbourne, arriving at 23h20.