Thursday, 23 September 2010
free of charge

Procedures:
. First come, first served basis, operated/handled by Acacia Safaris Travel Agent.
. Acacia Safaris keeps track of the number of people per technical tour
. Acacia Safaris informs delegates when a tour is fully booked.

Tour 1
Upper Hill and Ngong Road Offices / Super stores expansion
* Railway Golf course
* Upper Hill Office development
* Ngong Road superstores
* Kilmani residential flats

Tour 2
Central Area Re-development
* One way traffic streets
* Aga khan walk green streets
* 24 hours super stores and market stalls
* Nairobi River rehabilitation

Tour 3
Southlands and Nairobi National Park
* Mbagathi Road/Concrete pavement works
* Wilson airport challenges
* Nairobi National Park
* Nairobi water rehabilitation
* Kibera High-rise Housing development

Tour 4
Transport Infrastructure
* Country bus station
* Railway station
* Uhuru highway / Mombasa road
* Southern by-pass

One-Day Post-congress Tour
24 September

With return to Nairobi.This one-day Tour gives all Delegates the opportunity to extend their Nairobi stay with only one day in case of shortage of business time and still have the networking opportunity to combine leisure with business. Tour in short:

LAKE NAKURU/LAKE NAIVASHA
Departure for the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive at the park and thereafter embark on a game drive to view thousands of flamingos and other bird species in addition to viewing the white and black Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo and Waterbuck among others.
Lunch is served at either Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge.
After lunch drive to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride (optional extra) before departing back to your Nairobi Hotel in the evening.

Price: Euro 237,-

Extended Post-congress Tours (5 and 6 day-tours)
Start: 25 September 2010

TOUR 1

DAY 1    NAIROBI MASAAI MARA
The rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities and the grassy plains are broken by rocky outcrops which are favorite midday resting places for Lion. This is where millions of Wildebeest cross the Mara River from the Serengeti National park of Tanzania to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya – an annual spectacular event, which brings along thousands of plains game and predators to the Mara, making the park a beehive of ‘wildlife activities’.  Some of the other animals that could be found here include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserv
Pick up from the Hotel by our company representative who brief you on the safari, thereafter drive south, down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment into and across, past various mountains that were formed during the formation of the Rift Valley and the Maasai Town of Narok.  You will arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge. Later in the afternoon, embark on a game drive to be back in the lodge for dinner and overnight at a Lodge/ Tented Camp

DAY 2  MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive – each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight at the Lodge/ Tented Camp

DAY 3   MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive – each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight at the Lodge/ Tented Camp

DAY 4   LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Early morning game drive.And thereafter breakfast at the Mara Sarova Lodge. Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. This relatively small reserve surrounds a shallow soda lake (Lake Nakuru) which is renowned for its birdlife, especially the flocks of flamingos that feed on the algae in the alkaline waters. The park is also an important sanctuary for both ‘black’ and ‘white’ rhino as well as being home to leopard, buffalo various types of antelope and even the lion. All meals and overnight at Lodge/ Tented Camp

DAY 5   NBO/DEPART
Early breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request). Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight home.

Price: Euro 1103,-

TOUR 2

DAY 1: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Depart early morning and drive through the Athi and Kapiti Plains past the Kenya Tanzania boarder town of Namanga. Arrive in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive of this park famous for its great herds of Elephant that graze on the swampy areas of the park during the day before retiring to the Mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro slopes in the evening.
Your lodge right at the foot of Majestic Mt Kilimanjaro gives a wonderful view particularly in the evening and morning when the peaks are clear and you can enjoy these views from the comfort of your room! Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge.
Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa. Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts – lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa

DAY 2: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
A full day in Amboseli with game drives (2 game drives, each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above. (Optional; on this day, you may take a balloon ride in the early morning followed by a Champagne breakfast/ OR a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives are unforgettable experiences at an extra cost.)

DAY 3: TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Continuing south, we head into the famed Tsavo Territory.  This is one of the largest parks in the continent, where some of the most magnificent natural views will unfold.  Arrive in time for lunch at Lodge/ Camp followed by the early afternoon at leisure.
In the late afternoon, we head to Mzima Springs, where jungle like vegetation surrounds the crystal springs that pump out millions of gallons of clear cool water .the source of Mombasa’s drinking water!.  Hippo and crocs abound – enjoy viewing through a glassy observation point inside the pools, and the cool banks that are a favorite point for countless baboons and monkeys.  We leave the tour vans here and in the company of trained and experienced rangers we take a walk under the acacia umbrella shaped cover.  On the way back to the lodge an African sunset will possibly set the mood for a real ‘Sundowner’ before dinner.   Dinner and overnight at Lodge/ Camp

DAY 4: TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning we drive to Tsavo West This park once famous for its great herds of elephant still has these beasts usually covered in red dust and a variety of game and fine scenery. We visit Mudanda Rocks and Aruba Dam as we view game if time permits. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Lodge/ Camp

DAY 5: MOMBASA
Early breakfast and thereafter drive towards Indian Ocean; the change in setting is obvious as the grasslands give way to the appearance of the tropical vegetation nearing Mombasa.
Mombasa is a City on the Kenya Coast and an island itself.  Its history dates back to 200 AD.  There are two settings – the old harbor, still visited by trading dhows bringing in merchandises from the neighboring islands, and the modern Mombasa comprising commercial offices and business centers. Accommodation at the Hotel where you are booked on half board basis, giving you the allowance to sample what the array of restaurants in this region can offer.

DAY 6: MOMBASA
Full day spent in Mombasa, Booked on Half board basis.

DAY 7: NAIROBI
Breakfast at the Hotel and later you will be transferred to the Airport on your scheduled flight to Nairobi.

Price: Euro 1260,-

TOUR 3

DAY 1: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Pick up from Hotel by our company representative who brief you on the safari,  and continue further north to the Samburu Game Reserve.  It’s a semi-arid region that has high climatic conditions, light clothing is appropriate for the day.  This region has various species not found in other parts of the country. They include the grevys zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa Oryx and the gerenuk.   Amongst other wildlife are the elephant, the grazers and the carnivores.  The bird life is countless and amazing.   Arrive in time for lunch at the Lodge/Tented camp and thereafter, an afternoon game drive to return for dinner and overnight at the Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 2: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
A full day in Samburu with 2 game drives all meals and overnight as above.

DAY 3: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Early morning game drive, and after breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park This relatively small reserve surrounds a shallow soda lake (Lake Nakuru) which is renowned for its birdlife, especially the flocks of flamingos that feed on the algae in the alkaline waters. The park is also an important sanctuary for both ‘black’ and ‘white’ rhino as well as being home to leopard, buffalo various types of antelope and even the lion. All meals and overnight at Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 4: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast drive south down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment into and across, past various mountains that were formed during the formation of the Rift Valley and the Maasai Town of Narok.  You will arrive at Lodge/Tented camp in time for Lunch.  After lunch you will have the afternoon at leisure then in the late afternoon embark for a game drive to be back in the lodge in time for dinner and overnight at Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 5: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive – each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight at the Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 6 : NBO/DEPART
Early breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request). Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight home.

Price: Euro 1339,-

TOUR 4

DAY 1: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Pick up from Hotel by our company representative who brief you on the safari,  and continue further north to the Samburu Game Reserve.  It’s a semi-arid region that has high climatic conditions, light clothing is appropriate for the day.  This region has various species not found in other parts of the country. They include the grevys zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa Oryx and the gerenuk.   Amongst other wildlife are the elephant, the grazers and the carnivores.  The bird life is countless and amazing.   Arrive in time for lunch at the Lodge/Tented camp and thereafter, an afternoon game drive to return for dinner and overnight at the Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 2: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
A full day in Samburu with 2 game drives all meals and overnight as above.

DAY 3: LAKE NAIVASHA
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch. Later go for bird watching or boat ride (Optional). I t is one of the fresh water rift valley lakes in Kenya. It’s unique in that its’ freshness is maintained by a combination of underground out flow and sedimentation of salts. The lake supports a diverse water-bird community, with more than 80 species recorded regularly. It is a significant site for Red knobbed coots, African spoonbill, African jacana and little grebes depending on water levels. All meals will be served at Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 4: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast drive south down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment into and across, past various mountains that were formed during the formation of the Rift Valley and the Maasai Town of Narok.  You will arrive at Lodge/Tented camp in time for Lunch.  After lunch you will have the afternoon at leisure then in the late afternoon embark for a game drive to be back in the lodge in time for dinner and overnight at Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 5: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive – each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight at the Lodge/Tented camp

DAY 6 : NBO/DEPART
Early breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request). Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight home.

Price: Euro 1243,-

For all tours the following applies:

The cost includes:
• Full board accommodation during safari.
• All road transport and private game drives in a specially designed safari mini van with a pop up roof for maximum animal viewing together with a professional English speaking driver/guide
• All park entry fees
• Drivers and vehicle entry fee and allowance

The price does not include:
• Expenses like laundry, beverages, bar bill, telephone calls, mineral water, tips, porterage etc
• International departure taxes (these are already included in your return ticket).
• Travel and medical insurance
• All other expenses that are purely of a personal nature
• All other items that are not mentioned in ‘our price includes’ either is not mentioned in our itinerary.

All responsibility with:
Acadia Safaris Kenya Ltd
Tours & Travel Consultant