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Kenya & Madagascar 18 Day Tour

2024 Summer Tour (7/5, 7/19, 8/16)
Tour Code: SUM24R-KEM18
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
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Tour Highlights

Masai Mara National Reserve: Safari tour in Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Naivasha, cruising the lake by boat (July – October)
Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for thousands of pink flamingos nesting along the shores
Aberdares National Park: Unique experience staying at Tree Top Lodge or the Ark hotel
Madagascar: an island country, located in the southeastern coast of Africa, the fourth largest island In the world. Madagascar has more than 80 percent of plants and animals are found nowhere else On earth. 
Andasibe National Park has vast species biodiversity, including many rare species and endangered Animal such as 11 lemur species
Kenya: 6-seater safari jeep with pop-up roof and window seat for everyone

Itinerary

Day 1

USA / Nairobi, Kenya

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Today, we will take overnight flight to Nairobi, Kenya, arrive the next day.

Day 2

Nairobi

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Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in

<Hotel> Crown Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel or similar

Day 3

Nairobi-230km-Masai Mara National Reserve

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After breakfast, depart for ◎Masai Mara National Reserve that covers 1672 km2 of land.  The Reserve is named in honor of the Masai people. The terrain is primarily open grassland with beautiful landscape, we will visit ★ Masai village.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch>Local Cuisine

<Dinner>  Buffet at hotel

<Hotel> Mara Sarova Tented Camp or similar

Day 4

Masai Mara National Reserve

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Today’s itinerary is whole day game safari tour in ◎Masai Mara National Reserve.  Masai Mara is famous For its exceptional population of lions, leopards and cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra, gazelle and wild animals from the Serengeti

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local Cuisine

<Dinner>  Buffet at hotel

<Hotel> Mara Sarova Tented Camp or similar

Day 5

Masai Mara National Reserve

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◎Masai Mara National Reserve that covers 1672 km2 of land. The Reserve is named in honor of the Masai people. The terrain is primarily open grassland with beautiful landscape.
Optional Tour at your own expense: Hot Balloon Tour (The cost is about USD550/per person; however, the actual fee will be collected onsite).

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local Cuisine

<Dinner> Buffet at hotel

<Hotel> Mara Sarova Tented Camp or similar

Day 6

Masai Mara National Reserve-216km-Lake Naivasha-92km-Lake Nakuru National Park

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Today, depart for ★ Lake Naivasha, cruising the take by boat (Best Season: July 1-Oct 31)
Later, continue to Lake Nakuru.
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya. It is home to a variety of wildlife including more than 400 different species of bird and hippos.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local Cuisine

<Dinner> Buffet at hotel

<Hotel> Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 7

Lake Nakuru National Park    

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◎Lake Nakuru National Park at the elevation of 1754 m above sea level.  The park is best known for thousands of pink flamingos and pelicans nesting along the shores and natural preserved area for white rhinos (Please bring binoculars).

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local Cuisine

<Dinner> Buffet at hotel

<Hotel> Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 8

Lake Nakuru National Park-132km-Aberdare National Park  

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◎Equator Marker
◎Thomson’s Falls
◎Aberdares National Park located about 100 km north from Nairobi and covers about 766 km2 land with beautiful landscapes–mountains, valleys, rivers and waterfalls. Tonight, we will stay at ★The Ark Lodge, a perfect location for you to watch wildlife from their decks. Due to high altitude, please wear warm clothing.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local Cuisine

<Dinner> Buffet at hotel

<Hotel> The Ark Lodge or similar

Day 9

Aberdare National Park-148km-Nairobi

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Today, depart for Nairobi, a brief city tour will follow. 

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Chinese Cuisine

<Dinner>Farewell dinner at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel

<Hotel>Crown Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel or similar

Day 10

Nairobi / Antananarivo, Madagascar

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After breakfast, depart for Antananarivo, Madagascar.  Antananarivo is the capital and largest city of Madagascar.  Upon arrival, transfer to hotel, if time permitted, a brief city tour will follow.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Not included, in flight

<Dinner> Western Cuisine

<Hotel> Louvre Hotel and Spa or similar

Day 11

Antananrivo-70km-Peyrieras Private Reserve-79km-Voima Reserve

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After breakfast, depart for Peyrieras Private Reserve, located about 70km from Antananarivo, also known as the Peyrieras Butterfly Farm. The Reserve collects many reptiles (chameleons, iguanas, geckos, frogs), Batraciens, crocodiles and papillons (butterflies). A wonderful opportunity to see all these exotic wildlife
Continue to Voima Reserve, where they shelter about 11 species of lemurs including famous Indri

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner> Western Cuisine

<Hotel> Vakona Forest Lodge Lodge or Mantadia Lodge  or similar

Day 12

Andasibe National Park  

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Andasibe National Park is a 155 square kilometer protected area, located about 150 km east of Antananarivo. This rainforest park is the habitat of many endangered species, including 11 lemur species.
You can enjoy close contact with lemurs and the fun of feeding lemurs. There are also some rare and unique amphibians, reptiles, and precious orchids. The national park was nominated in 2007 to become
Part of the World Heritage Site of Rainforests of the Atsinanana.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner> Western Cuisine

<Hotel> Vakona Forest Lodge Lodge or Mantadia Lodgeor similar

Day 13

Andasibe National Park-159km-Antananarivo   

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After breakfast, depart for Antananarivo via the high central plain. Upon arrival, to Ambohimanga sacred hill, a traditional fortified royal settlement, located 24 km northeast of the capital city.  Ambohimanga sacred hill was enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner> Western Cuisine

<Hotel> Louvre Hotel and Spa or similar

Day 14

Antananarivo / Morondava  

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After breakfast, depart for Morondava by air (please note that the domestic flight luggage allowance:
One checked bag per person, not exceeding 20kg
One carry-on bag per person, not exceeding 7kg
Upon arrival, to world famous Baobab Alley for sunset view.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner>Western Cuisine (Seafood Menu)

<Hotel> Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort or similar

Day 15

Morondava-50km-Kirindy 

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After breakfast, we will ride a Crab boat in the mangrove area. Then to Kimony Beach, a nice long stretch of sandy beach north of Morondava.  Continue to kirindy Forest, where we will have night walk to observe the nocturnal lemurs.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner> Western Cuisine (Seafood Menu)

<Hotel> Relais du Kirindy or similar

Day 16

Kirindy-50km-Morondava  

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After early breakfast, revisit Reserve Forestiere de Kirindy, you will encounter other species such as Reptiles and amphibians.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner> Western Cuisine (Seafood Menu)

<Hotel> Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort or similar

Day 17

Morondava / Antananarivo

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Transfer to airport for flight back to Antananarivo, upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in. Later, we will visit Croc Farm, a private owned and protective park, located near the Ivato Airport. The main attraction is the huge crocodile, the largest predator of Madagascar.  This farm also Has 80 animal species, various plants and flowers.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner> Western Cuisine

<Hotel> Louvre Hotel and Spa or similar

Day 18

Antananarivo/ USA  

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After breakfast, to The Rova Manjakamiadana, a royal palace complex located at the highest hill on Antananarivo. It was built by the order of the Queen Ranavalona I who ruled the kingdom between 1828 and 1861.  Later, transfer to airport for home bound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

<Breakfast:> American Breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Western Cuisine

<Dinner> Western Cuisine (Seafood Menu)


★Entrance Fee and Transportation Included

Qty:

Pricing

Departure Date

05, 19

JUL

2024

Adult: $7,950
Child: $7,650
Single Supplement: $1,800

Departure Date

16

AUG

2024

Adult: $7,950
Child: $7,650
Single Supplement: $1,800

*Minimum group size: 4 people*

Above tour fare include:
1. Transfer service from airport/hotel/airport on arrival & departure date
2. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as indicated in the itinerary
3. Transportation & entrance fee
4. Domestic flight ticket (Antananarivo / Morondava, round trip)
5. Kenya: Six-seater safari jeep with pop-up roof, window seat for everyone (NO A/C), Madagascar: 4 x 4 vehicle
6. Tour is conducted in English speaking driver guide
7. Provide travel medical insurance (US citizen only)
8. Kenya: speedy immigration process upon arrival in Kenya
9. Tips in Madagascar

Tour fare excludes:
International Airfare (USA/NBO, TNR/USA & NBO/TNR), Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (for driver-guide: US$12 per day), Visa Fee (Kenya E-VISA: USD51 per person, Madagascar: EURO 10 per person for visa on the arrival),

** Upon registration, deposit $2000 per person is required, balance due by 4 months prior to departure date **

** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to airport on the last day **

** Cancellations will only be accepted in writing; cancellation penalty is as following:
120 days prior to departure: US$100 per person
119 days to 60 days prior to departure: US$200 per person
59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 35% of total tour fare
29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 50% of total tour fare
14 days to 3 days prior to departure: 80% of total tour fare
2 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of cost
(Tour fare is Non-Transferable to other names and/or other services)
For any train tickets, ferry tickets and admission reserved, if you cancel, we will check with local suppliers for cancellation penalty
For Airline tickets that is purchased and issued, if you cancel, airfare is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable, we will check with airline for cancellation penalty
Hotel Twin Room Cancellation Policy: If your roommate cancelled, the share with party will occupy a single room, the cancelled party is responsible for single supplement incurred
The above term and policy will not apply to any special tours and/or customized tours, all special tours and customized tours will base on its own term and conditions

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