THE NORFOLK HOTEL ***** NAIROBI

DAY 1
On arrival you will be met at the airport by Msafiri team and then transferred to the Norfolk Hotel. Overnight.

NAIROBI
Nairobi is the largest city in East Africa. It began as a shanty town depot of the East African Railroad in 1899. In almost 100 years it has become one of the major cities of modern Africa and a headquarters of the United Nations. It is a vibrant and growing city - a mosaic of many races and cultures. It boasts 11 golf courses and a wide variety of excellent restaurants.

THE NORFOLK HOTEL *****
A member of "The leading Hotels of the World" with a rich history. From the new and the old worlds the first guests came, many of noble birth. The guest list made its name a legend then and still does so today. The rooms of the Norfolk Hotel face gardens where birdsong in the mornings and colorful year - round flowering trees and shrubs give a friendly "Home from Home" ambiance. The hotel excels in service and comfort while the cuisine is second to none. Also available is a swimming pool, a health club and sauna.
103 Rooms and Suites.

DAY 2 RIFT VALLEY

Depart from Nairobi in the early morning by a minibus and head towards Rift Valley region where you will stay at the Rift Valley Lodge. Play golf in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Rift Valley Lodge.

RIFT VALLEY

The Rift Valley is the greatest valley in the world, a continental fault system that stretches from the Dead Sea all the way to Mozambique. In Kenya it passes from Lake Turkana in the north to Lake Magadi in the south. In between there are a series of lakes e.g. Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru, Elementeita and Naivasha. Lake Bogoria, Nakuru and Elementeita boast millions of flamingoes, which is a spectacular sight. Volcanic activities left their mark in the Rift Valley and can be found in form of half submerged islands, giant calderas and the distinctive cone shapes which dot the landscape. The Rift Valley evokes a sense of immense mystery and the power of time.

RIFT VALLEY LODGE & GOLF RESORT

Just an hour and a half from Nairobi, lies the Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, the latest addition in the Rift Valley. The lodge has 30 beautiful split-level rooms, stylishly blending ancient African design with the finest modern furnishings; the rooms offer new heights of luxury on the edge of Kenya's Great Rift Valley. From a waterhole where buffalo and the graceful antelope gather regularly, to the shimmering waters of Lake Naivasha and, beyond, the sweeping crater-studded floor of the world's largest valley. The main clubhouse offers one of Africa's most beautiful dining experiences, with superb Mediterranean cuisine served on a balcony with the same huge, elemental views.

RIFT VALLEY GOLF CLUB ***
6580 yards - par 72 - 18 holes

Very popular over the weekends among the local golfers, the course has spectacular settings and a challenging character. The first player to break the 71 par here, the Irish professional David Jones, described it as the best young course he had ever played on. This Thomas Fjastad designed course is a pleasure to play for the golfing tourist.

DAY 3

Today you will have a day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park, have lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Return to the lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the Rift Valley Lodge.

DAY TRIP - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK - OPTIONAL
RIFT VALLEY

The Rift Valley is the greatest valley in the world, a continental fault system which stretches from the Dead Sea all the way to Mozambique.

In Kenya it passes from Lake Turkana in the north to Lake Magadi in the south. In between there are a series of lakes e.g. Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru, Elementeita and Naivasha. Lake Bogoria, Nakuru and Elementeita boast millions of flamingoes which is a spectacular sight. Volcanic activities left their mark in the Rift Valley and can be found in form of half submerged islands, giant calderas and the distinctive cone shapes which dot the landscape. The Rift Valley evokes a sense of immense mystery and the power of time.

Further into the Rift Valley is Lake Nakuru National Park which is world famous for its millions of flamingoes. The park has achieved fame as an animal sanctuary for rhino, buffalo, leopard, zebra, eland, waterbuck and the occasional lion.

On arrival at the Lake Nakuru National Park you will make gamedrives,.

DAY 4
Play a round of golf at the Rift Valley Golf Club. In the afternoon you will have a boat safari. Dinner and overnight at the Rift Valley Lodge.

LAKE NAIVASHA BOAT SAFARI - OPTIONAL

Twenty minutes drive through wild African Bush land will take you to Lake Naivasha for your one hour boat safari. While sitting in a motorized Canoe you will see a prolific wild and bird life along the shores of this fresh water lake. Hippos are the most obvious, but along the shore line you might see buffaloes, impala, waterbuck and Thomson gazelle. Kingfishers, hundreds of pelicans swimming together, yellow billed duck, different kinds of ibis and many other rare birds can be a admired. The captain of the boat is a conservationist and very knowledgeable .

DAY 5
Depart in the morning and head towards the Mount Kenya region. And stay at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

SWEET WATERS TENTED CAMP

Sweetwaters Tented Camp lies in the heart of 24,000-acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, with magnificent views across the plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya. The 30 luxury tents overlook the waterhole, floodlit by night, providing excellent and secluded rarely seen game viewing. This game sanctuary is the closest reserve to Nairobi (2.5 hours drive) home to all the big five game, and has the highest ratio of game-to-area of any park or reserve in Kenya. At Sweetwaters, there is plenty to do.

Game drives at Sweetwaters are indeed a pleasure. Game viewing may also take the form of game walks accompanied by our Resident Naturalist, and game rides on horseback. Camel riding, night game drives and “bush” lunches or dinners are a delight. The Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Information Centre, Morani the tame black rhino and the Visitor’s Information Centre are most informative and entertaining and should all be visited while in the Game Reserve.

DAY 6
Return to Nairobi for and stay at Windsor Golf and Country Club.

DAY 7
You will play golf at the Windsor Golf and Country Club, afternoon at leisure.

OPTIONAL DAY 6 AND 7
Depart in the morning from Sweetwaters and head towards the Mount Kenya region. And stay at Mount Kenya Safari club.

MOUNT KENYA & THE ABERDARES REGION
These two neighboring areas are in the Central Highlands of Kenya and have an amazing geography of contrast. The deep green of cultivated farmland gives way to the purple-gray scrub grass of high ranches where cattle, sheep and plains games graze. The mountain ranges are covered with forests with hidden trout streams. In the center is the Mt. Kenya (5189m) - among the world's largest freestanding volcanic mountains. The equator crosses the northern slopes of the Mt. Kenya at 3350 meters. At the equator slight variations of altitude create enormous changes in both climate and landscape causing diverse weather changes. You can pass from the cool misty forest of the Aberdares to the dry Laikipia Plateau scenery offers different choices to the travelers in terms of places to stay and activities. 185 kms to the Aberdares and 250 kms to Mount Kenya from Nairobi.

MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB *****

This is the most luxurious club in Kenya - Mount Kenya Safari Club. Founded in 1959 by the late film star William Holden, eccentric American Ray Ryan and Swiss Financier Carl Hirschmann, it has been a Mecca for the International Jet Set - its list of Members reads like "Who's Who" of royalty, aristocracy, and the rich and famous. The club offers a 9-hole golf course, horse trekking, tennis courts, health and beauty centre, shopping gallery and a heated swimming pool.
114 Rooms, Suites and Cottages.

MOUNT KENYA GOLF COURSE
2184 meters par 27 - 9 holes

Mount Kenya Safari Club is an experience that the visitor must include in his or her itinerary. Nowhere in the world do you come face to face with one of nature's greatest anomalies - a snowcapped mountain lying on the equator! This exclusive rich man's retreat opened in 1959. Despite the fact that this is a 9 - hole pitch and putt, composed entirely of par 3 holes, it is absolutely brutal. While the course is laid out on one of the most beautiful and serene settings in Africa, you have to be very accurate. The water hazards are many and coupling with the splendid views of Mount Kenya from virtually every hole on the course with the variety of flowers and birds decorating it, the golfer is sure to leave Mt. Kenya with lasting memories.

Today you will relax by the pool or play golf. You can also visit the game sanctuary. In the Mount Kenya Safari Club you will stay in the Luxurious Suites

DAY 8

At the appointed time you will leave for your next destination.

Includes:
- 1 night at Norfolk on bed and breakfast
- 3 nights at Great Rift Valley Lodge Fullboard
- 2 green fees at Great Rift Valley Club
- 1 night Sweetwaters Tented Camp Fullboard
- Sanctuary fees
- 2 nights Safari Park Hotel Bed and Breakfast.

- Excludes:
- Expenses of a personal nature eg. tips, drinks.