S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com Lake Nakuru Lodge. Lake Nakuru is a small shallow alkaline lake on the edge of the town of Nakuru lying 160 kilometres north of Nairobi. The lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth - myriads of fuschia pink Lesser, and Greater Flamingo which feed on the abundant algae. There are over 400 resident species on the lake and in the surrounding park, as well as some 25 Black Rhino, a number of Rothschild’s Giraffe here as well as Common, and Defassa Waterbuck and both Lion and Leopard. Days 7 & 8. Maasai Mara Game Reserve [B, L, D] Depart for the Maasai Mara, for a 2-night stay at the Mara Simba Lodge. Everything about the ‘Mara’ is outstanding. The wildlife is abundant and the gentle rolling grasslands ensure that animals are never out of sight. The Mara is on the pathway of the yearly wildebeest migration which comes north about mid- September and returns south around the beginning of November. The fertile plains provide a totally unique environment and a spectacle which cannot be witnessed elsewhere in Africa where elegant Maasai herdsmen attend to their cattle under the watchful eye of predators. The grasslands sustain an enormous population of wildlife including Elephant, Caracal, Zorilla, Serval, Burchell’s Zebra, Grant’s, and Thompson’s Gazelles, Eland, Maasai Giraffe, Topi, Bat-eared Fox, Spotted Hyena and Hippopotamus, and a spectacular avifauna which includes Usambiro Barbet and Yellow-throated Sandgrouse. Days 9 & 10. Homeward [B (Day 9 only)] Return to Nairobi by road for your overnight flight to the UK, where you arrive the next day. Wings over Kenya 10 days London to London Days 1 to 3. Amboseli [B (Day 3 only), L & D (Days 2 & 3 only)] Depart London for Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transferred by light aircraft to Amboseli and Tortilis Camp, where you stay for two nights. Tortilis Camp, provides comfortable tented accommodation. All the tents are large with private verandahs, elegant en-suite bathrooms with steaming hot showers and modern flush toilets. Wildlife-viewing is by 4-wheel drive, though guided walks are also on offer outside the park. Days 4 & 5. Laikipia [B, L, D] Transfer by air to Sabuk via Nairobi for a 2-night stay. Set in a stunning wilderness location overlooking the Laikipia Plateau, Sabuk consists of five open-sided cottages, each with a verandah, en-suite facilities, and a fabulous view. The area is home to Greater Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Impala, Elephant, Lion, and Leopard. Spend your time here on walking safaris, accompanied by naturalist guides and Laikipiak Maasai warriors who will be able to give you an insight into traditional Maasai customs and bush skills. This is an ideal place for those with children, with camel rides, fishing and swimming also on offer. Days 6 to 8. Maasai Mara [B, L, D] Fly to Nanyuki and on to the Maasai Mara today, to Little Governor’s Camp for a 3-night stay (see page 40 for a description). Days 9 & 10. Homeward [B (Day 9 only)] Return to Nairobi for your homeward overnight flight. 39 Africa / Kenya Other ideas Gorillas of Uganda 4 days Nairobi to Nairobi Fly from Nairobi to Entebbe and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a stay at Bwindi Lodge. Track gorillas through the forested mountain slopes and enjoy nature walks in this remote and beautiful part of central Africa. Return to Entebbe before flying back to Nairobi. Amboseli National Park A 3-night visit to Amboseli National Park makes the perfect extension to your Kenyan holiday. The snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro which rises above the clouds creates a dominating backdrop for this small park and perhaps the ‘classic’ image which many of us hold of East Africa. Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Cape Buffalo and a host of other plains game have made this one of Kenya’s most sought after destinations. Great Rift Valley Lakes The Great Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the natural world. On its floor a chain of lakes provide wetland habitats for a multitude of exotic birds and animals, and they are particularly famous for their huge flocks of fuschia flamingos. Game walks, drives and boat rides from beautiful lodges allow for the perfect combination of activity and relaxation. Loldia House in Lake Naivasha and Lake Baringo Island Camp are good bases from which to explore the region. Beach Sojourn Why not combine your safari with a few days relaxing on the coast. Turn to pages 30 & 31 for some ideas and costs. Cost per person: £1,395 Cost per person: Jan to May, Oct to 8 Dec £3,325 1 to 10 July, 22 Aug to Sep, 25 to 31 Dec £3,595 9 to 24 Dec £3,750 11 Jul to 21 Aug £3,995 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Lodge & tented camps Departure dates: Daily, throughout the year (except April and May) Cost per person: Jan to Mar, 27 Apr to 31 May, 25 to 31 Dec £1,795 30 Mar to 26 Apr £1,695 Jun to 10 July, 22 Aug to 8 Dec £1,895 11 July to 21 Aug, 9 to 24 Dec £2,295 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Safari lodges & hotel Departure dates: Saturdays, throughout the year Tortilis Camp, Amboseli Sabuk, Laikipia

40 F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 Migration Special 10 days London to London Day 1. Depart London Depart London for Nairobi. Days 2 to 5. Elephant Pepper Camp, Maasai Mara [B, L, D] On arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Elephant Pepper Camp where you spend four nights. Elephant Pepper Camp is located centrally in the Maasai Mara wilderness within the protected Koyaki area away from the other lodges. The spacious canvas tents, each with an en-suite traditional safari shower and toilet, are comfortably furnished and of course nothing rivals sitting around the campfire enjoying the African night sky. Extensive game drives each day and some night drives make game-viewing a complete experience. Walking is also possible with experienced guides. The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary, with abundant wildlife, prolific birdlife and gentle rolling grasslands, ensuring optimum sightings. At this time of year the White-bearded Wildebeest in the Serengeti raise their heads and begin the long trek to the Maasai Mara. After exhausting the grazing en-route they, together with tens of thousands of Burchell’s Zebra, enter the Maasai Mara around late August drawn by the sweet grass that has grown following the rains. It is estimated that more than half a million wildebeest enter the Mara and are joined by another 100,000 from the Loita Hills east of the Mara at this time. The herds of course attract packs of predators, especially Spotted Hyenas and Lions and many die by drowning or from Nile Crocodile attacks, whilst trying to cross the swirling muddy waters of the Mara and Talek rivers. Days 6 to 8. Little Governor’s, Maasai Mara [B, L, D] This morning you drive to Little Governor’s Camp for a 3-night stay. Set within the Maasai Mara Reserve, Little Governor’s Camp consists of seventeen tents nestled around a large watering hole that teems with birdlife. Giraffe, Lion, Elephant and Warthog may all amble past. Activities from the camp include game drives, walking and balloon safaris. Day 9. Homeward [B] Return to Nairobi for your homeward flight back. Day 10. Arrive home Ultimate Kenya 10 days London to London Days 1 & 2. Rift Valley [L, D day 2 only] Depart London for Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transferred through the beautiful Great Rift Valley to Loldia House, nestling on the shores of Lake Naivasha. The afternoon will be at leisure but with plenty of options! You may wish to take a late afternoon horseride or evening walk with Loldia’s resident naturalist, or perhaps a boat ride on the lake to enjoy the huge variety of birds that inhabit the area. Day 3. Rift Valley [B, L, D] This morning take a game drive around the shores of Lake Nakuru, famous for its flamingos and other water birds. Lake Nakuru is also one of Kenya’s key rhino sanctuaries and both rhinos and Leopards are regularly seen. Days 4 to 6. Maasai Mara [B, L, D] After a morning at leisure you fly into the Maasai Mara for a 3-night stay at Governors’ Camp. (You may prefer to upgrade your stay to Little Governors or Il Moran at extra cost.) Governors’ Camp was Africa’s first luxury tented safari camp and is still considered one of the best places to stay. The entire camp is under canvas and its classically styled safari tents are set on the banks of the river, in the heart of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Here you will enjoy game drives, walking safaris and hot air balloon safaris, in legendary style and comfort. Days 7 & 8. Lake Victoria [B, L, D] Fly first thing to Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria and take a boat trip to Mfangano Island Camp, where you stay for two nights. Mfangano Island Camp is set in beautiful gardens on a secluded bay and has six double rooms, each with Cost per person: 1 to 21 Aug £3,195 22 Aug to Sep £2,795 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Tented camps Departure dates: Daily, August & September Big Cat Weekend 6 days from London to London Following the success of BBC's Big Cat Diary why not go on your own Big Cat Weekend in the Maasai Mara. Stay at Governor's Camp where the series was based, and go on safari in search of the Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards made famous in the programme. Local expert guides will tell you all about the cats and the numerous other species you will have seen on TV - take your own camera and film your own wildlife documentary! This is a perfect location for a long weekend. Cost per person: From £1,195 What is included: Flights, transfers, meals & guided activities Elephant Pepper, Maasai Mara Maasai