Day 1:  Fri: Mar 01, 2024:  Depart North America            [IFM]
Depart North America on an overnight flight into Europe.

Day 2: Sat: Mar 02, 2024:   Europe ~ Nairobi, Kenya         [IFM]
Depart the European city and fly to Nairobi, Kenya, the capital of the country.
You are met with a special welcome then transferred to the Sarova Stanley Hotel for an overnight stay.  
JAMBO - KARIBU!! (WELCOME) 

Day 3:  Sun: Mar 03, 2024: Nairobi ~ Lake Naivasha               [B/L/D]
After breakfast, depart Nairobi  and drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha.   Check into the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for a 2-night stay. Balance of day to enjoy the lodge. Watch for the hippos, giraffes and other animals that come to eat on the lawns in the evenings. 

Day 4:  Mon: Mar 04, 2024:  Lake Naivasha [B/L/D]
This morning, visit one of the many greenhouses in the region and a major supplier of  roses to the world.   There are over 5,000 acres of greenhouses dotting the countryside near the equator in Kenya.  Return to Lake Naivasha lodge for lunch.  Later this afternoon take a boat ride on the lake, cruising amidst the many hippos that populate the lake.  The boat ride will take you across to Crescent Island- a private sanctuary on a submerged rim of a volcanic crater.   A guide takes you onto the island where you wander among a tiny herd of animals such as giraffe, antelope, gazelle, eland, zebra and lots of birds. 
(Requires Walking)

Day 5:  Tue: Mar 05, 2024:  Lake Naivasha ~ Samburu Game Reserve/Elephant Bedroom Camp [B/L/D]
Today, drive from Lake Naivasha north past Thompson Falls to the Samburu Game      Reserve with its unique and  fascinating wildlife of the arid north.  Check into the Elephant Bedroom Camp for a two night stay.  This small and exclusive safari camp is located on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Here guests are truly at one with nature as the camp is regularly visited by elephant and game which shelter under the trees.  Each tented bedroom is nicely furnished in a rustic African style while offering every comfort expected of a luxury safari camp.  All tents have electricity and en suite facilities with hot and cold running water. The food and service at Elephant Bedroom Camp are of a high standard. A generous breakfast and lunch (three courses) are served outside when possible. The four course evening meal is either taken by candle-light in the open-front dining area or al fresco. Enjoy your first game drive as you enter the Samburu Game Reserve and make your way to the Elephant Bedroom Camp.

Day 6:  Wed: Mar 06, 2024:  Samburu Game Reserve      [B/L/D]
This is a full day in the Samburu Game Reserve. There will be both a morning and an  afternoon game drive, in search of game found only north of the equator, such as:  long necked Gerenuk, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the blue shanked Somali Ostrich and of course the Big Five:- Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard.  The Ewaso Nyiro River is an oasis-like setting that attracts a myriad of birds and wildlife.  There is an optional opportunity to visit a local village after breakfast where guests can learn more about Samburu culture.  The evening game drive will take in a scenic point in order to stop for sundowner's and to observe the sun setting over the African plains.

Day 7: Thu: Mar 07, 2024: Elephant Bedroom Camp ~ Mount Kenya Safari Club [B/L/D]
Enjoy a morning game drive then return to the Elephant Bedroom Camp for breakfast. Check out of the Elephant Bedroom Camp and depart from the Samburu Game Reserve. Drive past the rich agricultural mosaic of small farms, pineapple and coffee plantations and greenhouses situated near the equator.   Stop to visit one of the farms in the region and stop at the Equator  for pictures before arriving at the Mount Kenya Safari Club for an overnight stay.  With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort's is set on 100 acres of  landscaped gardens. Originally built as the   retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club's former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby.  There are many optional activities available including an animal orphanage visit. You may choose just to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Day 8: Fri: Mar 08, 2024: Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya ~ Lake Duluti Serena Hotel, Tanzania   [B/L/D]
Depart Mount Kenya Safari Club this morning and drive back to the vibrant city of       Nairobi to enjoy a luncheon at the Carnivore –all you can eat– buffet restaurant.  This afternoon transfer to the International Airport for the short flight to the Kilimanjaro   Airport  in Tanzania.  Situated at the base of Africa’s highest mountain, the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro is the classic Hollywood image of Africa.   After clearing Tanzanian Customs, you are met and transferred to the Lake Duluti Serena Lodge for a 2-night stay.  The lodge is located  in a pleasant semi-rural location on a wooded hillside with glancing views down towards the volcanic crater lake of the same name.

Day 9: Sat: Mar 09, 2024:  Lake Duluti Serena Lodge                   [B/L/D]
Today’s visits include some of the farms in the region and learn about the Tanzania farming methods.  There is wheat, bananas, avocado etc. that grow here.  Return to the lodge for lunch then visit a coffee plantation and  learn about the production and processing of Tanzanian coffee.  Return to the lodge for the night.

Day 10: Sun: Mar 10, 2024:  Lake Duluti Serena Lodge ~ Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge  [B/L/D]
Today you travel through the countryside of Tanzania toward the lodge at Lake Manyara which is situated on the rim of the Great Rift Valley. This valley runs all the way from central Africa to the Dead Sea in Israel.  Lake Manyara is home to an abundance of bird and wild life, including the tree climbing lion which you may see on an afternoon safari.  Spend the night at the lodge.

Day 11: Mon: Mar 11, 2024:  Lake Manyara ~ Masek Tented Camp /Serengeti Area      [B/L/D]
Today you travel toward the famed Serengeti region of the country. This area will have some of the highest concentration of animals in all of Tanzania.  You arrive at Lake Masek Tented Camp in time for lunch and check in for a 2-night stay.  This exclusive luxury camp is in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area overlooking Lake Masek.  This unique location is witness to the Wildebeest Migration which takes place from December to April each year. There is resident Big 5 game all year round in the area as well.  There will be an afternoon game drive in the  region then return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 12: Tue: Mar 12, 2024:  Serengeti Area [B/L/D]
A full day to enjoy the game viewing and a picnic lunch in the Serengeti,  from the migration of the wildebeest to the black- mane lions, cheetahs, elephants and spotted hyena among others.  The Serengeti spans approximately 30,000 sq. km and hosts the largest mammal migration in the world, which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and as one of the ten  Natural Wonders of the World.  Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 13: Wed: Mar 13, 2024:  Masek Tented Camp ~ Neptune Lodge Ngorongoro  [B/L/D]
Early this morning there is the option of taking a Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti.  Suspended in a basket fixed beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you're off  for a game-viewing adventure like no other. At the end of the flight, everyone is treated to a champagne breakfast in the bush.  Return to camp to pick up those guest that stayed behind and drive to the Neptune Ngorogongoro Luxury Lodge for a 2-night stay.  The afternoon is a leisure to relax, use the pools or perhaps enjoy a massage. NOTE:  A warm jacket/sweater is highly recommended in this area as evening do get cool.

Day 14: Thu: Mar 14, 2024:  Neptune Lodge Ngorongoro ~ Ngorongoro Crater [B/L/D]
After breakfast, you descend some 600 m onto the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater floor  the crater is home to an abundance of wildlife and is a photographer’s paradise.  This will be a full day of game-viewing with a picnic lunch in the crater.  Ascend from the crater later in the afternoon and overnight at the lodge once more.

Day 15: Fri: Mar 15, 2024:  Neptune Lodge Ngorongoro ~ Cairo, Egypt  [B/L]
All to soon your safari has come to an end.  Depart this morning and drive into Arusha to the Kia Lodge where a day room awaits you until your flight into Cairo, Egypt. Overnight at a resort for two nights.

Day 16: Sat: Mar 16, 2024:  Cairo, Egypt     [B/D]
A relaxing day to enjoy the resort.

Day 17:  Sun: Mar 17, 2024:  Luxor, Egypt  IFM]
A flight from Cairo to the city of Luxor.  Transferred to a hotel situated along the Nile River, for a 2-night stay.

Day 18:  Mon: Mar 18, 2024:  Luxor  [B/L/D]
Breakfast at hotel then visit the “Luxor Temple”, a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River. The temple was constructed around 1400 BC. Later board a 4*ship Nile River boat for a 4-night stay. Lunch onboard and time to get to know the ship before visiting Karnak Temple. In the afternoon visit to the amazing Karnack Temple, the Vatican of the Pharaonic Era. Here everything is large with monumental gates and enormous halls and pillars with beautiful carvings and then continue to the Luxor temple that will be illuminated after sunset. Overnight onboard.

Day 19:  Tue: Mar 19, 2024:  Nile River Cruise        [B/L/D]
Depart for the western bank of the Nile River to visit the Colossus of Memnon. Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of Kings. You will visit three tombs, including the Tomb of Tutankhamen. (King Tut). Around noon start cruising on the Nile River towards the Esna locks. Enjoy the panoramic view from the sundeck as not much has changed along the Nile since the time of the pharaohs. The farmers and family are working hard in the fields. The green color stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding dry brown desert. Enjoy afternoon tea onboard. The ship has to wait for its turn in the lock of Esna and will pass through during the late afternoon and continue to Edfu.

 Day 20:  Wed: Mar 20, 2024:  Cruising Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan [B/L/D]
Visit the Edfu Temple, built in 200 BC and perfectly preserved.  Continue to sail to Kom Ombo where there is a short walk from the ship to visit this double temple before continuing towards Aswan in the afternoon. Once more enjoy afternoon tea as you view life along the river.

Day 21:  Thu: Mar 21, 2024:  Aswan  [B/L/D]
Your day starts with a sailing trip around the archipelago of Aswan in a felucca, a small classic sailing boat.  Walk around the  Botanical Garden and take a walk among the 100 year old trees of all kinds.  After lunch you will visit the Philae Temple situated on a small island between the old Aswan Dam and the High Dam as well as the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarry. You are back onboard in the late afternoon for your last night onboard. .

Day 22:  Fri: Mar 22, 2024:  Aswan –Lake Nasser Cruise  [B/L/D]
You check out of your Nile River cruise ship after breakfast and fly to Abu Simble on Lake Nasser and see the beautiful sight of the famous Abu Simbel Temples.  Transfer to your waiting cruise ship and settle in.  After lunch, you visit these two magnificent temples, built by Ramses II.  There is time to relax back on board and have afternoon tea. This evening go back ashore to enjoy the fantastic Sound & Light show at the temples.  Back onboard for a late Welcome Dinner.

 Day 23:  Sun: Mar 23, 2024:  Aswan – Kasr Ibrim – Amada           [B/L/D]
You set sail in the early morning with the magnificent views of the Abu Simble Temples fading in the distance. You can relax on board as you sail past Kasr Ibrim, a citadel that you view from the sundeck of the ship. There will be time for photos from the sundeck. After lunch on board you visit the Temples of     Amada and Derr. Sail to Wadi El Seboua for overnight.

Day 24:  Mon: Mar 24, 2024:  Lake Nasser - Aswan   [B/L/D]
Breakfast followed by a morning visit to the Wadi El Seboua Temple, called the “Lion temple”  because of all the sphinxes that are scattered around.  This afternoon you cross over the Tropic of Cancer.  The imaginary line that is halfway between the equator and the south Pole. Sail into Aswan in the harbour at Aswan and overnight on board.

Day 25:  Tue: Mar 25, 2024:  Aswan  [B/D]
After breakfast, visit KALABSHA Temples. You will then disembark the cruise ship and visit the High Dam on the way to Aswan. This ‘wonder of the new world’ has changed life in the Nile valley. Transfer to hotel in Aswan. Time to visit a Nubian village in Elephantine Island where you will be shown around and hear all about the Nubian people and culture by the Nubian host.

Day 26:   Wed: Mar 26, 2024:  Aswan - Giza  [B/D]
Morning at leisure to relax before you transfer to the airport in Aswan to fly to    Cairo then transfer to the hotel in the          Pyramids area in Giza for 2-night stay. This afternoon is free to relax around the pools at the hotel.

Day 27:  Thu: Mar 27, 2024:  Giza     [B/L/D]
You begin your day with the most famous sight in Egypt including the Step Pyramid, the Pyramids at the Giza Plateau, one of the “Seven  Wonders of the Ancient World” as well as a visit to the mysterious Sphinx.  This afternoon visit the Institute of Papyrus before returning to the hotel for dinner and the night.

Day 28: Fri: Mar 28, 2024:  Giza – Cairo    [B/L/D]
Departing from Giza, you visit the Egyptian Museum, an absolute must on any tour to Egypt.  A guide will take you to the galleries with the gold and treasures of  Tutankhamun, before transferring to an airport hotel for an overnight stay.
(A hotel day room is available to refresh before transferring to the airport later this evening if flying back to North America.)
* Those wishing to visit Jordan will use the hotel for an overnight stay and fly out the following morning to Jordan.
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Day 29:  Sat: Mar 29, 2024:  North America     [IFM]
Transfer to the Cairo Airport for your flight back to North America

Per Person, Double - from $32,488.00 Including Air

Single Occupancy - ADD $4,470.00
Plus Air/Gov't Taxes of $1,267.00 per person
Initial Deposit - $3,000.00 per person at time of booking
Second Deposit of $3,000.00 per person is due before June 15, 2023
Final Payment per person is due before October 30, 2023

Airfare included from major North American gateways.

*This departure must have a minimum number of passengers booked in order to be hosted by Select Holidays. If numbers do not reach what is required, this departure still will operate but hosted by our travel partner in this region.

*Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Kenya.

*Tourist visas for Kenya and Egypt can be pre-purchased
(around $50.00 USD p/p for Kenya & $50.00 USD p/p for Egypt)

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