There are daylight and night time flights to Kenya. Choose the one that you find most comfortable. We will be here at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi to meet you on arrival. Once the brief formalities are completed, drive to Giraffe Manor, a small and most unusual hotel, standing on a hundred acres in Karen, some ten miles out of town. Wake up the next morning in an upstairs bedroom, eye to eye with a breakfasting Rothschild's giraffe and a lovely view of the Ngong Hills in the background. Exploring the Manor grounds can be fun, with several of these giraffes to contend with, as well as warthogs and monkeys. (For those who prefer to stay in town, we recommend the Norfolk Hotel.)

DAY 1, 2, 3 & 4
Leaving Nairobi, set off on safari flying by charter aircraft north past the massive peaks of Mt. Kenya to the drier little-inhabited bush country beyond. Touch down on a dusty runway in Shaba Game Reserve where a private tented camp will have been set up ready for you in an idyllic spot beside the Uaso Nyiro river. Glorious days are spent here photographing the varied wildlife. Well known for its elephant and many northern game species such as Beisa oryx, Grevy zebra, kudu, gerenuk and reticulated giraffe, most big predators including lion can be seen in Shaba. The biggest challenge is to spot the rare striped hyaena. In the midst of this most spectacular scenery one can also see something of the fascinating age-old traditions practised by various local tribespeople, especially the Borana and Meru, nearby -something that future generations will not see. All drives are in very comfortable, well-equipped 4-wheel drive vehicles (there is cushioned seating even on the roof). Stretch your legs with a good brisk walk along the river, watching out for thirsty wild creatures, and then back to camp for a most delicious meal. Our food is quite cosmopolitan and many different tastes can be catered for. Only fresh fruit and vegetables are served. At night enjoy an ice-cold drink by the campfire and dinner under the stars before retiring to huge, insect-proof tents with comfortable double beds and crisp linen.
FOUR NIGHTS IN A PRIVATE TENTED CAMP,
SHABA

DAY 5 & 6
A fairly short drive to the airfield to fly light aircraft via Nairobi and Kilimanjaro to the huge and famous caldera of Ngorongoro, ten miles across, with its 2000 foot high walls protects a hidden treasure of wildlife. Lion are readily seen on the crater floor together with hyaena and jackal. This is one of the last strongholds of the black rhino in Tanzania. Because of the extraordinary steepness of the crater walls, giraffe are not found and only male elephants choose to pick their way carefully down to the bottom. Your lodge, featured in the photo book "Safari Style" is extremely comfortable with exceptionally well-appointed rooms, each with a spectacular view.
TWO NIGHTS AT CRATER LODGE,
NGORONGORO CRATER>

DAY 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
Move into the plains of the Serengeti, stretching nearly to Lake Victoria. The mobile tented camp here is usually set up miles from any other facilities, surrounded by only wildlife and nature. Four full days exploring this vast tract of bush country with its open plains and granite hills is just enough time to fully appreciate the huge wealth of game usually found here. For those whose main wish is to witness a big cat in action, there is nowhere that one has a better chance of seeing such things. It is a wonderful feeling to head out each morning, exploring every rocky outcrop and thicket for the surprises it holds (if not a leopard, perhaps a python lazing on a rock in the sunshine) stopping mid-morning for a picnic breakfast. Sometimes a longer day, with a lunchbox in the back of the car, allows one to go even further afield. From December to April the short grass plains of the south are black with wildebeest; an astonishing sight. Later in the year the main migration will have moved well up to the north and usually into the Mara in Kenya but if one is fortunate they may still be found. Even the tail end of the herds is evidence of staggering numbers of animals. Sleep at night with the roaring of lions coming from all around.
FIVE NIGHTS IN A PRIVATE CAMP,
SERENGETI

DAY 12
An early start for the return journey to Arusha (subject to final location of the camp) and then the last section by air; a schedule flight departing at 1330 hrs for Nairobi. In the evening have dinner with us at our home in Karen.

N.B.

1. Accommodation and activities suggested above are subject to availability. Prompt commitment (by payment of deposit) helps ensure all bookings and guides' services are secured immediately.
2. Flights may not be included in the safari cost.

The Best of Kenya and Tanzania: 12 Days.
The cost options for this 12 day safari with a day in Nairobi are:
With 4/5 people; from $12935 per person
With 6 people; from $12610 per person
With 7 people; from $12025 per person
With  8/9 people; from $11570 per person
With 10 people; from $10920 per person
With 12 people; from $10205 per person

Reductions offered for children under 18 years are from 15% up to as much as 30%, depending on their ages and other factors.
Contact us for cost per person with groups of other sizes and for longer or shorter safaris

Itinerary Extensions

Robin Hurt Safaris (K) Ltd. P.O.Box 24988, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-2) 882826, 882268,884068 Tel: (254) 882328 (After Office hours) Fax: (254-2) 882939 E-mail: info@robinhurtphotosafaris.com

African Safari Adventures throughout the East African Bush.