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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ROOTS KENYA SAFARI

In celebration for the historical election of President Obama, To Africa Tours & Safaris is proud to offer 3 new Kenya Safari’s that include a visit to President Obama’s ancestral village of Kogelo, where Obama’s father was born. The tours of also include visits to the famed Kenya’s game reserves for wildlife viewing.

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS:  KENYA SAFARI - OBAMA’S ROOTS – OPTION # 1

ITINERARY

DAY 01 :               ARRIVE IN NAIROBI
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transfer to Holiday Inn for overnight. If the arrival is inn the morning then rest of the day will be free.

DAY 02 :               KAKAMEGA
Morning transfer to the airport for a scheduled flight to Kisumu On arrival met and transferred to Kakamega Forest arriving at Rondo Retreat. (100 kms). Lunch, afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Rondo Retreat(B, L,D).
 
DAY 03:                KAKAMEGA
A full day in the Kakamega Forest to relax or join an optional walk in the forest. Overnight at Rondo Retreat. (B, L,D).

DAY 04 :               KOGELO (PRESIDENT OBAMA’ FATHER VILLAGE)
Drive to Kogelo in Siaya arriving at a Camp (name to be given later) – 100 kms. Afternoon visit a community group project. Overnight at a Base Camp (B, L,D).

DAY 05:                MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After an early breakfast drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at the Mara Serena Lodge (300 kms). After lunch enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge (B, L,D).

DAY 06:                MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. Lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge. (B, L,D).

DAY 07:                MASAI MARA  GAME RESERVE
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. Lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge. (B, L,D).

DAY 8:                   DEPART NAIROBI OR YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA
After breakfast return to Nairobi (360 kms) and proceed with your chosen beach extension or return to Home.(B)

END OF SERVICE

COST (In US Dollars)

 

2010 / 2011 LAND ONLY PRICES IN USD $$ FOR OPTION #1

Number of passengers           

2

3

4

6

Single supplement

February

$2465.00

$2275.00

$2185.00

2125.00

675.00

March

$2150.00

$1960.00

$1870.00

1810.00

550.o0

April - May

$1990.00

$1800.00

$1710.00

1650.00

355.00

June

$2150.00

$1960.00

$1870.00

1810.00

550.00

July - October

$2465.00

$2275.00

$2185.00

2125.00

675.00

November – Dec 12’10

$2250.00

$1900.00

$1810.00

1750.00

515.00

Dec 13’10– Jan 05’ 2011

$2465.00

$2275.00

$2185.00

2125.00

675.00

Christmas Supplement – USD 60.00 per person per night on 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec and 01 Jan
Easter Supplement – USD 50.00 per person per night
*A maximum of 4 singles per group will be charged a single room rate. Any additional singles will be charged at double room rate
*The above costs are on bases on 5/6 per person. If you have 7 persons in the minibus then the reduction will to USD 35.00 per person.

OPTIONAL:

  • Masai Mara Game Reserve:

All lodges and camps in the Masai Mara Game Reserve                                              USD 450.00

  • Optional  flight  from Masai Mara the additional cost of this flight will be USD190.00 per person.

CHILD POLICY
02 – 11 years                                                                                         50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults
12 years and above                                                                              100% of adult rate
2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                          100% of adult rate

 

NOTES:

  • The above rates are as per the itinerary given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:
  • Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated
  • Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in non-air-conditioned 7-seater microbuses
  • Cost of all park entrance fees
  • Air fare Nairobi-Kisumu
  • Services of professional driver/guides
  • Meals as indicated B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
  • Flying Doctors Insurance while on Safari
  • The above costs do not include:
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Tips and porterage
  • Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels
  • Any visa fees
  • Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

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10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS:  KENYA SAFARI : PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ROOTS – OPTION # 2

ITINERARY            

DAY 01 :               ARRIVE NAIROBI
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transfer to Holiday Inn for overnight. If the arrival is inn the morning then rest of the day will be free.

DAY 02 :               NAKURU
Dive into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch (180 kms). Enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge. (B, L,D).
 
DAY 03:                KAKAMEGA
After breakfast drive to Kakamega forest arriving at Rondo Reteat for lunch (300 kms). Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Rondo Retreat. (B, L,D).

DAY 04 :               KAKAMEGA
A full day in the Kakamega Forest to relax or join an optional walk in the forest. Overnight at Rondo Retreat. (B, L,D).

DAY 05:                KOGELO ( OBAMA’S FATHER VILLAGE)
After breakfast drive to Kogelo in Siaya arriving at the Base Camp (100 kms). Afternoon visit to a community group project. Overnight at Base Camp (correct name to be given later). (B, L,D).
                                                                                                                                           
DAY 06:                LAKE VICTORIA
Drive to the shores of Lake Victoria (50 kms) for a boat transfer to Nere Island. Lunch at the Camp. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Ndere Island or similar (B, L,D).

DAY 07:                MASAI MARA
After an early breakfast drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at the Mara Serena Lodge for lunch (260 kms). Afternoon game drive. Overnight at eh Mara Serena Lodge. (B, L,D).

DAY 08:                MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. Lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge. (B, L,D).

DAY 09:                MASAI MARA  GAME RESERVE
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. Lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge. (B, L,D).

DAY 10:                DEPART NAIROBI
After breakfast return to Nairobi (360 kms) and proceed with your chosen beach extension or return Home. (B)

END OF SERVICE
COST (In US Dollars)

 

2010/2011 LAND ONLY PRICES IN USD $$ FOR OPTION #2

Number of passengers           

2

3

4

6

Single supplement

February

$2710.00

$2470.00

$2355.00

2280.00

835.00

March

$2485.00

$2250.00

$2135.00

2060.00

715.00

April - May

$2320.00

$2075.00

$1970.00

1895.00

460.00

June

$2485.00

$2250.00

$2135.00

2060.00

715.00

July - October

$2710.00

$2470.00

$2355.00

2280.00

835.00

November – December 12’10

$2420.00

$2175.00

$2070.00

1995.00

680.00

Dec 13’10– Jan 05’ 2011

$2890.00

$2570.00

$2455.00

2380.00

850.00

Christmas Supplement – USD $60.00 per person per night on 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec and 01 Jan
Easter Supplement – USD $50.00 per person per night
*A maximum of 4 singles per group will be charged a single room rate. Any additional singles will be charged at double room rate

*The above costs are on bases on 5/6 per person. If you have 7 persons in the minibus then the reduction will to USD 35.00 per person.

 

OPTIONAL:

  • Masai Mara Game Reserve:

All lodges and camps in the Masai Mara Game Reserve USD 450.00 per person

  • Optional  flight  from Masai Mara the additional cost of this flight will be USD190.00 per person.

 

CHILD POLICY
02 – 11 years                                                                                         50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults
12 years and above                                                                              100% of adult rate
2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                          100% of adult rate

 

NOTES:

  • The above rates are as per the itinerary given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:
  • Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated
  • Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in non-air-conditioned 7-seater microbuses
  • Cost of all park entrance fees
  • Services of professional driver/guides
  • Meals as indicated B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
  • Flying Doctors Insurance while on Safari
  • The above costs do not include:
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Tips and porterage
  • Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels
  • Any visa fees ($50.00)
  • Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

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11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS:  KENYA SAFARI – PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ROOTS – OPTION # 3

ITINERARY

DAY 01 :               ARRIVE NAIROBI
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transfer to Holiday Inn for overnight. If the arrival is inn the morning then rest of the day will be free.

DAY 02 :               SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Drive north through rich farming areas and across the Equator to the semi-arid and rugged landscape of Samburu National Reserve (360 kms). After lunch proceed for a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Ashnil Samburu Camp. (B, L,D).

 
DAY 03:                SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Early morning and late afternoon game drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this arid yet beautiful part of Kenya. Overnight at the Ashnil Samburu Camp. (B, L,D).

DAY 04 :               LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive into the Great Rift Valley to the Lake Nakuru National Park (370 kms). Lunch, followed by a late afternoon game drive in the park host to flamingoes and the endangered rhinos among other big game species along the lakes shore. Overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge. (B, L,D).

DAY 05:                KAKAMEGA
After breakfast drive to Kakamega forest arriving at Rondo Reteat for lunch (300 kms). Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Rondo Retreat. (B, L,D).

DAY 06:                KAKAMEGA
A full day in the Kakamega Forest to relax or join an optional walk in the forest. Overnight at Rondo Retreat. (B, L,D).

DAY 07:                KOGELO (OBAMA’S FATHER VILLAGE)
After breakfast drive to Kogelo in Siaya arriving at the Base Camp (100 kms). Afternoon visit to a community group project. Overnight at Base Camp . (B, L,D).

DAY 08:                MASAI MARAGAME RESERVE
After an early breakfast drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at the Mara Serena Lodge (300 kms). After lunch enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge (B, L,D).

DAY 09:                MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. Lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge. (B, L,D).
                                

DAY 10:                MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra) or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. Lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge. (B, L,D).

DAY 11:                DEPART NAIROBI
After breakfast return to Nairobi (360 kms) and proceed with your chosen beach extension or return Home. (B)

END OF SERVICE

COST (In US Dollars)

 

2010/2011 LAND ONLY PRICES IN USD $$ FOR OPTION #3

Number of passengers           

2

3

4

6

Single supplement

February

$3180.00

$2865.00

$2790.00

2610.00

890.00

March

$3025.00

$2610.00

$2450.00

2355.00

745.00

April - May

$2640.00

$2325.00

$2165.00

2070.00

355.00

June

$3025.00

$2610.00

$2450.00

2355.00

745.00

July - October

$3180.00

$2865.00

$2790.00

2610.00

890.00

November – December 12’10

$2925.00

$2510.00

$2350.00

2295.00

710.00

Dec 13’10– Jan 05’ 2011

$3365.00

$3050.00

$2890.00

2795.00

890.00

Christmas Supplement – USD 50.00 per person per night on 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec and 01 Jan
Easter Supplement – USD 40.00 per person per night
*A maximum of 4 singles per group will be charged a single room rate. Any additional singles will be charged at double room rate

*The above costs are on bases on 5/6 per person. If you have 7 persons in the minibus then the reduction will to USD 35.00 per person.

 

OPTIONAL:

  • Masai Mara Game Reserve:

All lodges and camps in the Masai Mara Game Reserve   USD 450.00 per person

  • Optional  flight  from Masai Mara the additional cost of this flight will be USD190.00 per person.

CHILD POLICY:
02 – 11 years                                                                                         50% of adult if sharing with 2 adults
12 years and above                                                                              100% of adult rate
2 children (under 12 years) in own room                                          100% of adult rate

 

 

NOTES:

  • The above rates are as per the itinerary given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:
  • Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated
  • Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in non-air-conditioned 7-seater microbuses
  • Cost of all park entrance fees
  • Services of professional driver/guides
  • Meals as indicated B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
  • Flying Doctors Insurance while on Safari
    • The above costs do not include:
    • Expenses of a personal nature
    • Tips and porterage
    • Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels
    • Any visa fees ($50.00)
    • Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above

     

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