Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
On arrival, meet and assist at airport and transfer to Panafric Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. At 1530 hrs proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru 'claim to fame is anchored on its flamingos and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 02: Lake Nakuru to Massai Mara
0800 hrs- Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sarova Camp. 1530 hrs- go for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge
Day 03. Massai Mara
0630 hrs - early morning game drive in the Mara. Return to the lodge for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch at the lodge you proceed at 1500 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge
Day 04: Nairobi to Cairo
0630 hrs- Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot Air Balloon provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving around 1300 hrs. Drive to Carnivore for lunch. The restaurant is famed for its game meat. After a good time at lunch, drive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Cairo
Day 05: Cairo
On arrival at Cairo airport where you will be met and assisted by our representative. Transfer by air-conditioned coach to your hotel for check in. Overnight in your Hotel in Cairo
Day 06: Cairo to Aswan
After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet with the tour guide. You visit the Egyptian Museum and, then the Pyramids of Giza, where you will also see the Sphinx -one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You may enjoy a camel ride round the Pyramids as you contemplate the achievements of Ancient Egypt. In the evening you transfer to take the Sleeper Train to Aswan.
Dinner & overnight on board Sleeper Train
Day 07: Aswan to Kom Ombo
Breakfast will be served on board Sleeper Train. Arrive at Aswan and transfer to your Nile cruiser. After lunch on board, you will be introduced to your guide. In the afternoon, you visit the Aswan High Dam, the Old Dam, and the Temple of Philae. The Granite Quarries are the site of the giant Had the obelisk been successfully completed, it would be the single heaviest piece of monolithic stonework. The Philae Temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis, an important figure in Egyptian mythology.
Thereafter sail to Kom Ombo. After dinner, you may enjoy dance music.
Dinner & overnight on-board Nile Cruiser
Day 08: Nile Cruising from Kom Ombo - Edfu
After breakfast, you visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. The Graeco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo consists of two separate temples, each with its own entrance, colonnades, hypostyle hall and sanctuary. The southern temple is dedicated to Sobek -the crocodile god, while the northern one honors Horus -the falcon god.
Thereafter sail to Edfu while enjoying your afternoon tea. After an oriental dinner, you will enjoy a Galabiya and costume party.
Dinner & overnight on board Nile Cruiser
Day 09: Cruising from Edfu to Luxor
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Edfu was the cult center of Horus -the falcon god. It is perhaps the best preserved of ancient temples of Egypt. Two majestic granite falcons adorn the entrance and some of the walls bear relief?s depicting Horus.
Sail to Esna while having lunch on board. And then further to Luxor. After dinner enjoy a disco party.
Dinner & overnight on board Nile Cruiser
Day 10 : Lucor to Cairo
After breakfast, visit the West Bank Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
Luxor is the highlight of the cruise. The range, magnificence and diversity of the monuments in the Luxor area is unsurpassed in all of Egypt. The Valley of Kings is where the rulers of the period historians refer to as the New Kingdom period (BC 1550-1070) awaited the afterlife. Over 60 tombs have so far been excavated in the valley. Among the best tombs to visit are those of Ramses I, Tuthmosis III and Ramses VI. Tutankhamun's is the most famous today.
On the other side of the Valley of Kings is the Temple of Deir el-Bahri, built by Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is very impressive from a distance and is a great place to take photos. Take more photos at the Colossi of Memnon -two huge statues that are the sole legacy of the temple of Amenhotep III. You thereafter disembark for your transfer to take the Sleeping Train to Cairo
Dinner & overnight on board Sleeper Train
Day 11: fly home
Breakfast will be served on board Sleeper Train. After arrival at Cairo, have a day use room in Cairo. You spend the rest of the day at leisure in Cairo, before evening transfer to Airport for your flight back home.
* The above price is based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price discount is available for numbers above two persons.
* There is an option of taking Cairo -Aswan and Luxor - Cairo flights at an additional cost. Please notify us if you prefer air travel and not the Sleeper Train.
Cost Includes:
In Egypt:
- 1 night in Cairo at a 5 star hotel on bed & breakfast basis
- 3 nights in 5 stars Nile Cruises - all meals included
- All transfers in the program
- Sightseeing in Cairo / Cruise with English speaking guide
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- 2 nights on Sleeper Train Cairo- Aswan & Luxor- Cairo (including dinner & breakfast)
- Service of an English-speaking guide
- Service charge & tax
In Kenya:
- Accommodation based on 4 hotel accommodation
- Game drive as per the Itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Road transport in a safari van with Pop Up roof for game viewing
- Service of an English - speaking driver guide
- 3 nights on Kenyan safari -all meals included
- All government taxes and surcharge
Excludes:
- International flights
- Airfare from Nairobi to Cairo
- Tips to porters and driver guides
- Extras at the tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
- Holiday supplements
Departures:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
