Cheli & Peacock Safari Packages :: Holiday Destinations

CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI :

The Classic Kenya Migration Safari is a set itinerary, 10 day, fixed departure safari for a minimum of 4 people and maximum of 10. We have found this to be a very nice number, as it gives you some social interaction, but the group is not too large and noisy.

It is ideal for singles or doubles that would like to do a "Vintage" type guided tented safari, but prefer joining a group.

The itinerary covers the best of Kenya, you have 5 nights in the northern area, (3 in the Samburu National Reserve, and 2 in North Laikipia), then 1 night in the Rift Valley, and finally 3 nights in the Maasai Mara in a private camp, fly back to Nairobi.

FEATURED PROPERTIES

Samburu Intrepids: Perched on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river as it flows towards the Tana River, in the soul-stirring wilderness of Samburu National Reserve, this remarkable camp offers comfort and a warm welcome at the start of your safari. The 27 'bush luxury' tents are spacious, each with its own secluded deck and sweeping views over the river where huge herds of Elephant, Buffalo and Zebra come daily to drink. Tents are furnished with giant four-poster beds and handsome mahogany furniture offset by modern en-suite bathrooms and the most luxurious facilities.

Sabuk Lodge, Northern Frontier District: On the edge of the Laikipia Plateau and Samburu land, Sabuk looks over the Ewaso Nyiro River, which runs through a gorge 150 feet below. There is a lot of game in the area, it just depends on the time of year as to where the animals are, including Greater Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Elephant, Warthog, Klipspringer, Zebra, Eland, DikDik, Waterbuck, Lion, Leopard, good bird watching and incredible scenery. The lodge has 5 ensuite bedrooms. Each room is comfortably furnished and unique, built with the natural materials and features of the hillside incorporated into the open plan design.

Longonot Ranch House, Lake Naivasha: Facing out over the plains towards Lake Naivasha, this traditional settler home was originally built by Hemingway. Built in a quadrangle with cosy bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and a gracious comfortable sitting and dining room, Longonot Ranch House is a taste of tradition. The gardens, shaded by pepper trees, have amazing views of Longonot, a distinctive (long extinct) volcano and from its hillside setting, wonderful views out over Lake Naivasha towards the hills beyond. On the other side the ranch borders Hells Gate National Park and offers excellent game viewing, relaxation and riding out amongst the game on well schooled horses.

Cheli & Peacock Mara Camp, Maasai Mara: This traditional safari camp is idyllic; shaded by an indigenous forest of mature trees the camp looks out on an endless vista of plains game and the open plains characteristic of the world's most sought after game reserve. The 6 traditional safari tents are very comfortable and spacious with en-suite hot showers, safari 'short-drop' toilets, washroom and dressing area. Evenings by the campfire overlooking the plains, lit only by the soft glow of hurricane lamps and dinner under the stars are a special feature. This is an original bush camp. Here you leave the modern world behind and relax with nature, evenings bathed in the soft light of hurricane lamps, no generators, no vehicles passing, just the sights and sounds of the bush...

NORTHERN FRONTIER SAFARI :

Meru, Samburu, Laikipia & Maasai Mara
13 Day Luxury Fly/Drive Safari

Elsa's Kopje, Meru National Park.

Elsa's Kopje is a luxurious oasis in the wilds of Meru National Park, home to Elsa the lioness made famous by George and Joy Adamson. 9 'Makuti' (thatched) stone cottages blend into the hillside, each with its own bath or shower and flush toilet ensuite and private verandah with a unique view. The cottages face across seemingly endless savannah, fringed with doum palms, crisscrossed by 13 rivers. Bush babies and Hyrax live on Mughwango Hill and close by Elsa's descendents hunt the shy but plentiful plains game. This Park is renowned for its Elephant herds and fantastic flora and scenery. As well as plains game, Hippo, Giraffe, Lion, Elephant and Rhino are regularly sighted, with a new Rhino Sanctuary currently under construction just below Mughwango Hill, where this designer retreat faces out across the plains.

Kitich Camp, Mathews Range, Northern Frontier District:

Kitich lies in the southern part of the Matthew's Mountain range, a remote, unspoiled and rarely visited area of Kenya, that rises from the grey desert of the country's Northern district. The Camp itself nestles in a verdant grove of fig trees, indigenous flowering shrubs and prehistoric cycad palms on the bank of the seasonal Ngeng River and is surrounded by thickly wooded hillsides and craggy peaks. The people of the southern Matthew's are the pastoral Samburu and Soyei. They called it "Kitich" meaning "the place of happiness". Kitich Camp is a lush oasis amid arid surroundings. Everything about Kitich Camp has been left as natural as possible without sacrificing any important creature comforts. Each of the 6 luxury tents features its own verandah and view, plus traditional bucket showers and hygienic long-drop toilet.

Sabuk Lodge, Ewaso Nyiro, Northern Laikipia:

On the edge of the Laikipia Plateau and Samburu land, Sabuk looks over the Ewaso Nyiro River which tumbles through a rocky gorge 150 feet below. There is a lot of game in the area, it just depends on the time of year as to where the animals are, including Greater Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Elephant, Warthog, Klipspringer, Zebra, Eland, DikDik, Waterbuck, Lion, Leopard, good bird watching and incredible scenery. The lodge has 5 ensuite bedrooms. Each room is comfortably furnished and unique, built with the natural materials and features of the hillside incorporated into the open plan design looking out over the Ewaso Nyiro River and the valleys beyond.

Mara Camp, Maasai Mara.

Cheli & Peacock's Mara Camp is idyllic; shaded by an indigenous forest of mature trees the camp looks out on an endless vista of plains game and the open plains characteristic of the world's most sought after game reserve. The 6 traditional safari tents are very comfortable and spacious with en-suite hot showers, safari 'short-drop' toilets, washroom and dressing area. Evenings by the campfire overlooking the plains, lit only by the soft glow of hurricane lamps and dinner under the stars are a special feature of this seasonal tented camp. This is an original bush camp. Put up for the season and then packed away to leave no trace behind. Here you leave the modern world behind and relax with nature, evenings bathed in the soft light of hurricane lamps, no generators, no vehicles passing, just the sights and sounds of the bush...

Day 1	Mayfair Court Hotel, Nairobi Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the old world charm and modern comforts of the Mayfair Court Hotel. Relax by one of the 2 pools, use the gym or just rest and enjoy the sunshine.
Day 2	Elsa's Kopje, Meru National Park After an early breakfast, Cheli & Peacock will transfer you to Wilson Airport. 0745 Air Kenya schedule flight Wilson-Meru, arriving 0835. On arrival you will be met by a driver-guide and taken to this lodge built into the side of Mughwango Hill. After lunch relax in the early afternoon, poolside or on your hillview verandah before going on an early evening game drive.
Day 3 & 4	Elsa's Kopje, Meru National Park Full days of game viewing on foot or in one of the custom open sided safari Land Rovers. Try an early morning guided walk in the bush to work up your appetite for a delicious breakfast. Or take an extended gamedrive to the banks of the Tana River to view the hippos and crocodiles ending with late afternoon sundowners on the river banks before a night game drive home. Line fishing and excursions to nearby Kora Game Reserve can be arranged.
Day 5	Kitich Camp, Mathews Range, Northern Frontier District Leave Elsa's Kopje after breakfast. 0845: Air Kenya schedule Meru - Samburu, arriving 0905. You will be met and taken on a gamedrive in Samburu National Park, a favourite haunt of Leopard and Elephant. Then you drive on through dramatic semi-desert scenery, stopping for a 'picnic with a view' en route to Kitich Camp, high in the Mathews Range of hills, arriving mid-afternoon at this picturesque tented camp home to Guilio Bertolli, a traveler with more than 30 years experience in different parts of Africa who has chosen to make this forest hideaway his home.
Day 6	Kitich Camp, Mathews Range, Northern Frontier District This striking retreat, is the perfect base to explore, tracking and stalking the game through the forest led by Guilio himself, hunting the perfect photograph. Walks are adapted to you, taking a picnic lunch, stalking in the forest, surrounded by birdlife and fabulous butterflies until you reach the natural rock pools for a refreshing swim. Set in the Ngeng Valley the wildlife find this a natural refuge with Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Greater Kudu, Waterbuck, Giant Forest Hog, Buffalo and Wild Dog regularly sighted.
Day 7	Sabuk Lodge, Ewaso Nyiro, Northern Laikipia Leave early for a drive through spectacular, arid countryside from the Mathews Range to the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro and Sabuk, a stunning open-plan stone and thatch lodge on the gorge overlooking the river and the Laikipia Plateau. Traditionally a base for camel safaris, owner, Professional Safari Guide, Simon Evans has transformed his beautiful home into a luxurious retreat overlooking the wild rocky countryside of the Northern Frontier District.
Day 8	Sabuk Lodge, Ewaso Nyiro, Northern Laikipia Get up early for a fantastic camel safari, walking alongside or riding the camels led by a Professional Guide and his team of Laikipiak Maasai warriors who take you along ancient trails, visiting fossilized lake beds, tracking the prints of Lion and Elephant and game viewing & bird watching as you go. Return late morning for a cool drink and lunch at the lodge. Spend the afternoon by the river below, basking on the rocks and swimming in the natural rock pools.
Day 9	Sabuk Lodge, Ewaso Nyiro, Northern Laikipia After a leisurely breakfast take a guided walk downstream, or another camel excursion across the hills with a picnic lunch by the river banks. Return to camp late afternoon, in time for a short walk or drive to a spectacular sundowner sight atop massive boulders looking across the valleys.
Day 10	Cheli & Peacock Mara Camp, Maasai Mara Leave Sabuk early to drive across the Laikipia plateau to Nanyuki to catch the Air Kenya scheduled flight departing at 1000h for the Maasai Mara, arriving at 1130h. A Cheli & Peacock driver will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you on a short game drive back to camp in time for lunch. After an afternoon siesta and tea, go for an extended game drive as dusk settles over the Mara. Cool drinks, hot shower and a camp fire are the perfect end to a day, overlooking the plains.
Day 11 & 12	Cheli & Peacock Mara Camp, Maasai Mara Full days of gameviewing in the Maasai Mara, the world's most famous 'Big Cat' wilderness. The ritual of extended game drives or exploring on foot, guided by our professional safari guide becomes addictive. Optional activities include a balloon trip across the Maasai Mara and champagne breakfast, bush breakfast or sundowner or a day's excursion to Lake Victoria to spend the day exploring and enjoying the watersports and activities around the lake shores.
Day 13	Depart Say goodbye to the Mara and return to Nairobi. Depart on the 1100 Air Kenya scheduled flight Mara - Wilson, arriving 1215. You will be met by a Cheli & Peacock driver to transfer to your Nairobi hotel or the international airport

Price 2003

US$5361.00 per person sharing double
US$ 655.00 single room supplement

Fixed Departure Dates 2003

Safari commences on a Saturday

Day 1	Day 11
Saturday 25 January	Thursday 6 February
Saturday 01 March	Thursday 13 March
Saturday 14 June	Thursday 26 June
Saturday 19 July	Thursday 31 July
Saturday 23 August	Thursday 04 September
Saturday 13 September	Thursday 25 September
Saturday 04 October	Thursday 16 October
Saturday 27 December	Thursday 08 January 2004

Optional Extras:	at MARA Ballooning in the Maasai Mara - Soar over the Maasai Mara & watch the sunrise over the plains. This will be followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush Day Trip to Mfangano Island - Fly from the Maasai Mara to Lake Victoria for a full morning's fishing & bird watching on the lake. Breakfast and lunch included before returning to the Maasai Mara. Cultural Visit to a Maasai Village - Visit a local 'Manyatta' (Maasai Village) and share in their proudly preserved culture, watch them making the distinctive Maasai beadwork and look inside their traditional mud and wattle dwellings Please ask your Africa Specialist Travel Agent for more information.
Included	Bed and Breakfast accommodation at the Mayfair Court Hotel on Day 1 Full board accommodation at Elsa's Kopje, Kitich Camp, Sabuk and Mara Camp All drinks (excluding champagne) at Kitich, Sabuk and Mara Camp Guided game drives and walks Half day Camel excursion from Sabuk All activities mentioned in the itinerary All schedule flights mentioned in the itinerary All road transfers mentioned in the itinerary Park entrance and conservation fees Temporary membership of Flying Doctors for emergency Medical Evacuation (compulsory) Laundry
Not included	International Air Travel & Visa fees Drinks at Elsa's Kopje Personal Travel Insurance Any activities or excursions not included in the itinerary or as optional extras above Gratuities to camp staff (optional) Any statutory increases beyond our control Any items of a personal nature
Note	NB: a baggage restriction of 15kgs per person is applicable on all small aircraft, preferably in soft bags This safari operates on a minimum of 2 clients, maximum 10

ELSA'S FOOTSTEPS :

10 nights / 11 days Luxury Fly-in Safari
Meru, Samburu, & Maasai Mara

Elsa's Kopje, Meru National Park.

Samburu Intrepids Camp, Samburu National Reserve:

Perched on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro in the soul-stirring wilderness of Samburu National Reserve. The 27 'bush luxury' tents are comfortable and spacious. Each tent sits on its own secluded deck with sweeping views over the river where huge herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink. Tents are furnished with giant four-poster beds and handsome mahogany furniture offset by modern en-suite bathrooms and the most luxurious facilities. Best known for its Elephant herds and Big Cats, Samburu is home to several species not found elsewhere in Kenya, including the rare Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk Antelope, Somali Ostrich, Grevy's Zebra and Beisa Oryx. The birdlike here is among the most spectacular in the world, with over 400 species recorded. This is an ideal base to explore nearby Shaba National Reserve as well as experience the rich cultural heritage of the local Samburu people.

Cheli & Peacock Mara Bush Camp

This seasonal and secluded bush camp is idyllic; shaded by an indigenous forest of mature trees the camp looks out on an endless vista of plains game and the open plains characteristic of the world's most sought after game reserve. The 6 traditional safari tents are very comfortable and spacious with en-suite hot showers, flush toilets, washroom and dressing area. Evenings by the campfire overlooking the plains, lit only by the soft glow of hurricane lamps and dinner under the stars are a special feature of this tented camp. This is an original bush camp. Put up for the season and then packed away to leave no trace behind. Here you leave the modern world behind and relax with nature, evenings bathed in the soft light of hurricane lamps, no generators, no vehicles passing, just the sights and sounds of the bush...

Saturday Day 1	Mayfair Court Hotel, Nairobi Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the old world charm and modern comforts of the Mayfair Court Hotel. Relax by one of the 2 pools, use the gym or just rest and enjoy the sunshine.
Day 2	Elsa's Kopje, Meru National Park Cheli & Peacock will collect you and transfer you to Wilson Airport to catch the 0745: Air Kenya scheduled flight to Meru National Park, arriving 0835. On arrival you will be met by a driver-guide and taken to our camp. Settle into your room,unpack and relax by the pool until lunch. After a siesta in the early afternoon, poolside or on your hillview verandah enjoy an extended afternoon game drive.
Day 3 & 4	Elsa's Kopje, Meru National Park Full days of game viewing on foot or in one of the custom safari vehicles. Try an early morning guided walk in the bush to work up your appetite for breakfast. Or take an extended game drive to the banks of the Tana River to view the Hippos and Crocodiles, ending with late afternoon sundowners on the riverbanks before a night game drive home. Line fishing and excursions to nearby Kora Game Reserve can be arranged.
Day 5	Samburu Intrepids Camp, Samburu National Reserve Say goodbye to Meru, departing on the Air Kenya schedule at 0845 arriving in Samburu at 0905. A driver from Intrepids will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to this tented lodge on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river. Relax and enjoy the warm dry heat of the Northern Frontier District. After lunch take an extended gamedrive in the Samburu National Reserve, returning for sundowners and dinner on the river banks, away from the main camp: dinner under the stars.
Day 6 & 7	Samburu Intrepids Camp, Samburu National Reserve Spend the next two days exploring this savagely beautiful, arid ecosystem, a day trip into Samburu National Reserve is planned with Leopard sightings virtually guaranteed… A day trip to Shaba National Reserve can also be booked, to view the location of the recent Survivor Series filmed here.
Day 8	Cheli & Peacock Mara Camp, Maasai Mara After an early breakfast transfer to the airstrip to catch the 0915 Air Kenya Scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara, arriving at 1045. You will be met by a driver and transferred to camp. Relax, unpack and soak up the sights and sounds of the bush in the world's most spectacular wildlife eco-system. After lunch and a siesta take a late afternoon game drive.
Day 9 & 10	Cheli & Peacock Mara Camp, Maasai Mara The daily ritual of game tracking on foot or from a vehicle is addictive: become part of this magnificent wildlife spectacle, observe their rituals and inter-action. The light here is superb and the views are stunning. Spend your days exploring the wilderness, watching and listening to the bush. Bush breakfast, sundowners and evenings by the campfire after dinner, lit by soft lamps, make this a magical experience.
Day 11	Depart After a last gamedrive or walk in the Maasai Mara, catch the 1100 Air Kenya Scheduled flight back to Nairobi, arriving 1215. A Cheli & Peacock driver will transfer you to your Nairobi hotel or to the international airport for your journey home.
Price 2003	US$ 3775.00 per person sharing double US$ 848.00 single room supplement US$1505.00 for child under-12 in extra bed, sharing with 2 adults

Fixed Departure Dates 2003

Safari commences on a Saturday

Day 1	Day 11
Saturday 18 January	Tuesday 28 January
Saturday 15 February	Tuesday 25 February
Saturday 15 March	Tuesday 25 March
Saturday 07 June	Tuesday 17 June
Saturday 12 July	Tuesday 22 July
Saturday 16 August	Tuesday 26 August
Saturday 20 September	Tuesday 30 September
Saturday 18 October	Tuesday 28 October

Optional Extras:	MAASAI MARA Ballooning in the Maasai Mara - Soar over the Maasai Mara & watch the sunrise over the plains. This will be followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush Day Trip to Mfangano Island - Fly from the Maasai Mara to Lake Victoria for a full morning's fishing & bird watching on the lake. Breakfast and lunch included before returning to the Maasai Mara. Cultural Visit to a Maasai Village - Visit a local 'Manyatta' (Maasai Village) and share in their proudly preserved culture, watch them making the distinctive Maasai beadwork and look inside their traditional mud and wattle dwellings. Please ask your Africa Specialist Travel Agent for more information.
Included	Full board accommodation at Elsa's Kopje, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Mara Camp Bed and Breakfast accommodation at the Mayfair Court Hotel on Day 1 Beer, wine, spirits (non-luxury brand) & soft drinks at Mara Camp Guided game drives and walks at Elsa's Kopje, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Mara Camp or Mara Explorer Bush breakfast & sundowners at Mara Camp Personal Butler Service at Elsa's Kopje All schedule flights mentioned in the itinerary Park entrance and conservation fees (Meru, Samburu, Maasai Mara) Airstrip transfers Temporary membership of Flying Doctors for emergency Medical Evacuation (compulsory) Laundry
Not included	International Air Travel & Visa fees Lunch, excursion or dinner in Nairobi on Day 1 (booked on request) Accommodation in Nairobi on last day of safari (booked on request) Excursion to Shaba National Reserve (booked on request) Optional activities quoted as extras above Drinks at Elsa's Kopje & Samburu Intrepids Personal Travel Insurance (compulsory) Any activities or excursions not included in the itinerary or notes above Gratuities to camp staff (optional) Any statutory increases beyond our control Any items of a personal nature Activities not included in the itinerary or quoted above
Note	NB: a baggage restriction of 15kgs per person is applicable on all small aircraft, preferably in soft bags

CYCLING SAFARI :

Aberdares / Laikipia / Rift Valley
7 Day Cycle/Active Safari

DAY 1: Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Ol Pejeta Ranch, Nanyuki
On arrival in Nairobi, you will be welcomed and briefed by your Cheli and Peacock Professional Guide who will accompany you throughout the trip. Drive to Sweetwaters Camp on a private ranch & wildlife sanctuary in the Mount Kenya region. Relax and prepare for the odyssey ahead!

DAY 2: Sabuk, Laikipia
Well rested, you leave Sweetwaters after a very early morning breakfast, driving to Don Dol. Just past Don Dol you transfer to your bikes and cycle northwards to Sabuk, arriving in time for a late lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. After a well deserved rest or refreshing swim in the river, take a short game walk in search of Kudu, Oryx. Follow the Elephant, Leopard and Lion tracks and learn about the habits and traits of the wildlife, insects and indigenous flora from the experienced local trackers who accompany you on your walk.

DAY 3: Sabuk Fly Camp, Laikipia
After an early breakfast, you will be joined by Laikipiak Maasai warriors and their caravan of Camels to walk along the banks of the dramatic Ewaso Nyiro River in this remote region of the Northern Frontier District. This experience offers you the privilege of viewing the local wildlife on foot and undisturbed - Elephant, Buffalo, Dik Dik, Greater Kudu, Klipspringers, Giraffe and many more roam across the Plateau, how much game you see depends on the season. Your fly camp will be pitched for you ahead of your arrival carried there by a train of pack Camels and set up in the shade of the indigenous Acacia and Fig trees. After lunch spend the afternoon taking a welcome siesta, lazing on the riverbanks or swimming in the river. After drinks round the campfire and dinner, sleep under canvas, listening to the night sounds of the bush.

DAY 4: Sabuk, Laikipia
After an early breakfast in camp, you venture on foot across the Sabuk wilderness, taking a different route back, following the twisting course of a dry riverbed looking for overnight tracks in the sand. Return to the lodge for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Bathe in the river, stand in the waterfall and bask in the sun on the hot black rocks. A late afternoon walk to the perfect sundowner spot is a must: high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the plains and to toast the magnificent sunsets you get here.

DAY 5: Island Camp, Lake Baringo
An 0600 wake-up call will be necessary for an early breakfast before driving across the Laikipia Plateau to the edge of the escarpment. En-route you will see a myriad of plains game, Jackson's Hartebeest (endemic to Laikipia and an endangered species), Grevy Zebra, Grant's Gazelle, reticulated Giraffe and often Lion. Drive down into the Rift Valley, witnessing the dramatically contrasting scenery as the ecosystems change. during the drop from an altitude of 6,200 feet down to 3,000 feet. Arrive at the rustic town of Chura where you can remount your bikes and ride past the town of Tangulbei ("where water turns" in the language of the local Pokot tribe) and on to Lake Baringo. Here, on the shores of this Rift Valley lake you dismount from your bikes and boat across to Island Camp for a late lunch and an afternoon to enjoy the birdlife and watersports offered here.

DAY 6: Island Camp, Lake Baringo

For the energetic, take a boat ride back to the mainland and drive to Lake Bogoria. Here you can unload the bikes and descend towards the lake, following its shores lined with a dazzling mass of pink Flamingo. Cycle on to your final destination, the hot springs that jet naturally superheated water more than 9 feet into the air. Apart from the stunning pink Flamingo, there is an abundance of plains game and birdlife. Relax with your picnic breakfast before returning to Island Camp for a late lunch and a lazy afternoon, completing the day with Sundowners on the Gibraltar rock. For the less energetic, we suggest a relaxing day by the pool, boating, feeding the Fish Eagles on the lake or just enjoying the view.

DAY 7: Departure
After breakfast, you will leave Island Camp and drive back to Nairobi.

FEATURED PROPERTIES

Sweetwaters Tented Camp is a well-appointed tented safari camp nestled on Ol Pejeta cattle ranch on the outskirts of Nanyuki. The camp features a number of comfortably appointed tents, each with ensuite bathrooms and a private verandah. The main building houses a dining area and bar, which is separated from a warm cozy lounge by an open log fire. In the evenings, guests sit around a campfire under the stars. The camp also has a swimming pool.

Sabuk Lodge, Northern Frontier District: On the edge of the Laikipia Plateau and Samburu land, Sabuk looks over the Ewaso Nyiro River which runs through a gorge 150 feet below. There is a lot of game in the area, it just depends on the time of year as to where the animals are, including Greater Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Elephant, Warthog, Klipspringer, Zebra, Eland, DikDik, Waterbuck, Lion, Leopard, good birdwatching and incredible scenery. The lodge has 5 ensuite bedrooms. Each room is comfortably furnished and unique, built with the natural materials and features of the hillside incorporated into the open plan design looking out over the Ewaso Nyiro River and the valleys beyond. Guests can stay at the lodge and enjoy a variety of activities including guided bush walks, Camel rides, game viewing, bird watching, fishing, sundowners, bush meals. Alternatively Sabuk can be used as a base for a camel-assisted walking & fly-camping safari (4-5 nights recommended).

Island Camp is situated on a remote island in Lake Baringo just three hours on tarmac roads from Nairobi. Access to the island is only by boat, steered by experienced boatmen. Accommodation is in 23 comfortable double tents, each with ensuite bathroom tucked away under the shade of spreading Acacia (thorn trees) and separated by green lawns and natural rockeries.The atmosphere is informal, friendly and relaxing. Optional activities include walks to a nearby hot springs and around the island, water-skiing, swimming and boat trips to surrounding islands. Lake Baringo is an ornithologist's paradise with over 100 recognized species. Small, exclusive and remote - enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this idyllic island.

Notes:

This safari operates with a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 10.
The holiday presents no difficulties for a fit and proficient cyclist but caters for the leisure cyclist as well. Daily cycling distances are based on the group's proficiency and covers an average 25-30 kilometres per day.
A four-wheel drive back-up vehicle, in radio contact with the group, follows the cyclists and anyone is welcome to join the vehicle at any time.
Good mountain bikes, appropriate for the terrain, are supplied .
All cyclists are required to bring their own helmets and sunglasses, quality cycling gloves, preferred rehydrating 'boost' and cycling back-pack. Bottled water will be provided each day but cyclists may wish to bring their own drinking bottle 'camel pack' style.
Lightweight clothing (with light showerproof outerwear) is recommended.
Contact lenses are not advisable as the roads can be dusty.
The temperature is warm during the day with cooler nights. Sunscreen is a must.

Prices 2003

Adult, per person sharing:	US$ 2800.00
Single Supplement:	US$ 230.00
*Child, under-12 sharing with 2 adults:	US$ 1192.00

* NB the group must include a minimum of 4 adults for the child rate to apply

Tour Cost Includes:

Fullboard accommodation throughout
Bottled drinking water courtesy of Cheli & Peacock throughout
Soft drinks, wine and beer at Sabuk
Airport transfers
All Road Transfers mentioned in the itinerary above
All Activities mentioned in the itinerary above
Accompanying professional guide
Park entrance and conservation fees
Game drives and game walks
Temporary Membership of the Flying Doctors' Society
Laundry at Sabuk
Mountain Bicycles
Camel Assisted Walking & Fly Camping Safari at Sabuk

Tour Cost Excludes:

All drinks and laundry at Sweetwaters and Island Camp
Personal expenses
Personal Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Additional activities not included in the itinerary
Cycling helmets, water / rehydrating back packs & personal cycling gear
International flights and visa fees
Optional gratuities to camp staff
All statutory increases beyond our control
Accommodation in Nairobi, bookable on request

VINTAGE SAFARI :

A Vintage Safari is totally private and we create the itinerary specifically for you based on where you want to go and what you want to do!

The things that set a Cheli & Peacock Vintage Safari apart from other safaris and what makes your trip a bona fide "African Adventure" are:

Your guide, Steve Outram or Simon Ball are professional safari guides and are not just a 'driver / guide'! They are all members of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association and this is a real bonus to your safari. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable, with an intimate understanding of the African bush and wildlife, and will be able to tell you about a zebra family group, the harvester ants and show you how to follow the 'African Honey Guide'. You will not just 'tick-off' the Big Five as you drive around the reserves and parks. He is experienced and responsible, ensuring complete enjoyment your safari.
Your vehicle will be a specially equipped 4 Wheel Drive, not a 'pop-top' van. With your professional guide driving you himself, you cannot fail but to have a wonderful game viewing experience. Our vehicles all have game viewing hatches or are open, they are comfortable, equipped with a VHF Radio and are prepared for any eventuality!
Your accommodation will be in Private Tented Camps in which your group will enjoy complete exclusivity. You and your guide will plan each day as it comes, perhaps taking a full day's excursion into the wilderness surrounding your camp or an early morning game drive with a surprise bush breakfast! In between the Private Camps, most itineraries include a one or more nights stay in private game ranches or homesteads, where you will not have exclusive use of property. They are small, select properties where you will meet some local personalities and enjoy good hospitality fitting into the spirit and pace of a Cheli & Peacock Vintage Safari, complementing the whole itinerary.
Your cuisine. Clients claim that Cheli & Peacock Camps serve some of the best food in East Africa. Our safari chef's have an excellent repertoire, including traditional Italian Cuisine. Imagine freshly baked bread and freshly made pasta in the middle of the African wilderness!

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