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Kimana Lodge Hotel is set at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro; Amboseli National Park, Kenya. Kimana Lodge nestles in a flower strewn glade surrounded by tall acacia tress. It's long, sheltered verandah overlooks a natural spring frequented by birds and wild animals including nightly visits by a family of leopards to the baiting tree, hyena, buffalo and numerous other game. Within a short walking distance one may visit the marvelous hippo pools. Here the cottage style accommodation is comfortable, quaint and rustic and the lush gardens play host to numerous brilliantly coloured birds. The swimming pool is a instant refreshing remedy for a long day's safari while our well stocked bar and the wholesome home cooking from our kitchen will help you unwind in the best possible way.
Life in the vicinity of the Kimana lodge centers on numerous springs fed by the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro and their catchments area, the Kimana Swamp. |
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Being the only source of water and lush vegetation for miles around, the swamp not only nurtures the Masai tribe people, resplendent in their scarlet togas as they herd their cattle, but also numerous species of waterfowl and resident wildlife which continue to flourish and coexist with the Masai as they have for thousands of years. The wilderness here is reminiscent of the hunting territory that was once roamed by the great hunters of a bygone era.
Kenya Safari
Day 1: Nairobi
Met upon arrival with our traditional welcoming style by our staff members and escorted to Norfolk hotel. This evening our tour manager conducts a safari briefing in readiness for your up coming safari. Overnight at the Norfolk hotel. BB
Day 2: Mt. Kenya
After break fast, take a drive through pineapple plantations, coffee and tea bushes towards Mount Kenya the second biggest mountain in East Africa. Enjoy your lunch and visit Mau Mau caves where Africans used to hide during the struggle for independence. Visit a Kikuyu home stend and learn about them through folk dances. Dinner and overnight at Mountain rock FB
Day 3: Mt. Kenya-Samburu
Drive through the semi-desert land and meet the pastoralist Samburu herding their cattle. Close the equator and stop for water demonstration arriving in samburu lodge in time for lunch. Have an evening game drive in search of the rare and endemic species of northern Kenya. Dinner and overnight at samburu lodge. FB
Day 4: Samburu
Explore this land searching for the Grevy zebra, Gere nuk, beisa Oryx, Somali ostrich, lion, and elephant among other big game. Visit a Samburu Manyatta (home stend) and try to dance with them. Overnight at Samburu lodge. FB
Day 5: Lake Naivasha
Leave semi arid area for the lake basin or the Great Rift Valley via Thomson's falls in Nyahururu. Arrive Lake Naivasha lodge in time for lunch. Enjoy a boat ride to Cresent Island after visiting Elsa mare where you will learn the history of Joy Adamson and conservation of this lamp site with great diversity of birds. Overnight at Lake Naivasha lodge. FB
Day 6: Naivasha-Masai Mara
Depart for Masai Mara game reserve, one of the mostly visited reserves in the world. Have an afternoon game drive in search of the big five. Overnight stay at Mara sopa Lodge which s in the forefront of promoting trees plating through eco-tourism. FB
Day 7: Masai Mara
A pre-breakfast game drive in the rolling grass of Mara in search f the lion, elephant, black rhino, cheetah, leopard, among other plain game. Visit a Maasai manyatta where they will perform dances and have photographs with them. An optional balloon safari at an extra cost where you will float gently over the grazing animals and has achermpain cerebration on landing. Overnight at Mara sopa Lodge. FB
Day 8: Masai Mara - Amboseli
Depart for Nairobi with a stop over at the viewpoint where you will have a par anomic view of the gorgeous landforms weather per matting. Lunch will be at the famous carnival restaurant and then continue to Amboseli via yatta plateau. Overnight and dinner at Kimana lodge. FB
Day 9: Amboseli
A pre-breakfast game drive where weather per matting you will have a spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Later visit the Kimana community conservation, which has helped in maintaining the migratory corridor between Tsavo west and Amboseli. Later visit the manyattas. Overnight stay at Kimana lodge. FB
Day 10: Tsavo National Park
Say "kwaheri" a Swahili name meaning good-bye and arrive in Tsavo west national park in time for lunch with a game drive en route. Visit the Mzima springs where some 50 million gallons of sparkling crystal clear water gush out daily from below a lava ridge. Hippopotamus and shoals of Barbel live in the spring providing a dramatic spectacle. There is a submerged observation chamber with plate- glass windows that will let you view these aquatic creatures. Overnight stay at Kilaguni lodge. FB
Day 11: Tsavo -Mombasa
After break fast, visit the Shetani lava flow, which is an example of the resent volcano. As you drive out of the park try to sport the red elephant, lesser kudu, gere nuk, lion among others. Arrive in your luxurious hotel in time for lunch. Spend the after noon in the cool beautiful beach relaxing. Overnight stay at White sands Beach Lodge. HB
Day 12: Shimba Hills
spend the morning in the hotel with beach activities on request and later leave for Simba hills reserve for a game drive n search of the rare and endemic shamble and loan antelopes, lion and other animals in the alternating vegetation coastal rain forest. Drive back to Mombassa for overnight stay. HB
Day 13: North Coast.
Take a drive to Mombasa town for a city tour and latter drive to Malindi with stop over at Gede ruins, which is a historical monument. Kipepeo butterfly project, Watamu for lunch and latter Malindi town with a visit to the Vasco Dagama pillar. Overnight at White sands Beach Lodge. HB
Day 14: Departure
Say "kwaheri" to the hospitable people and drive back to Nairobi where day rooms have been reserved until 1900hrs when you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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Amboseli Lodge - Amboseli Lodge offers a spectacular view of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. It is set amongst lush tropical gardens and tranquil ponds; this lodge is a veritable oasis in the dramatically arid surroundings of the Amboseli National Park. Walking the lodge grounds guarantees close encounters with numerous species of birds, vervet monkeys and occasional baboons.
Kibo Safari Camp - The magic of Amboseli.The camp is a luxurious tented camp, all tents are spacious with built in ensuites having spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro
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Tortilis Camp Hotel - Tortilis Camp is named after the Tortilis Acacia (the Umbrella Thorn Tree), a charming rustic tented camp built into the side of a hill, facing the foothills of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. As you walk into camp, your first view across the tree-studded plains towards the snow-capped mountain stops you in your tracks. The camp nestles in abundant trees and shrubs, bustling with bird life.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge - At the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro is the Amboseli Sopa Lodge, set on 200 acres of land not far from where Ernest Hemingway lived whilst writing his novel, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro."
Ol Tukai Lodge - Ol Tukai Lodge, located in Amboseli National Park, lies at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Nature has perfectly assimilated the lodge among the savannah's acacia trees and phoenix palms.
Mt. Kilimanjaro Mt. Meru Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants, Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle FACILITIES Lodges: Oltukai Lodge; Amboseli Serena Lodge; Kimana Lodge; Tortilis Tented Lodge. Campsites: Nairushari Special; Olgulului Public Campsite; African Safaris and Adventures Campsite; Ker & Downy Tented Camp; Chyulu Tented Camp; Kimbla Camp
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