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THE DRGS MEMORIAL SAFARI TO KENYA


IN MEMORY OF LEWIS DE SOUZA
FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF VISIT AFRICA LTD EST 1984
www.visitafricalimited.com

Lewis De Souza was a great supporter of the DRGS alumni (CRF)

8 nights in Kenya at a slow relaxing pace with an extension to Mombasa or Zanzibar from US$1526 PER PERSON November 2020

At the heart of the holiday is a program we have designed for you to centre around the DRGS Memorial Mass at your Parklands Church and an itinerary jam-packed with things to do, things to see, things to celebrate ... catch up with old friends. Make some new ones and experience so very special surprises we have packed for you. In addition to your time in Nairobi and the game parks we have chosen, you can lengthen your stay in East Africa by visiting the unforgettable Zanzibar and replenish your nostalgia with memories of yesterday in Mombasa, doing your very own very special things.
 Walking down memory lane
1. Goan Institute - Koroga
2. St Francis Xavier’s Church - Memorial Mass
3. Coach Tour of Nairobi through South C and South B, Westland’s, Ngong Road, Holy Family Basilica, Parliament, City Market, KICC, Goan Gymkhana




FULL ITINERARY

Saturday 21st November 2020: Arrival / Nairobi https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotellocations/ke/nairobi/index.html
Meet upon arrival in Nairobi and transfer to Double Tree Hilton Hotel for overnight – no breakfast, no lunch & no dinner this day
Sunday 22nd November 2020:
Nairobi Breakfast followed by bus tour of Nairobi, lunch at the Goan Institute and memorial mass at St Francis Xavier Overnight at Double Tree Hilton Hotel - no dinner this day
Monday 23rd November 2020:
Nairobi Breakfast followed by full day at leisure enjoying the facilities of your hotel or visit places of interest in Nairobi, no lunch & no dinner this day Overnight at Double Tree Hilton Hotel
Tuesday 24th November 2020:
Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary www.serenahotels.com 
After breakfast depart by 9.00 am for Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary situated right at the Equator zero degrees latitude to arrive in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp Afternoon game viewing and sightseeing in Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary including a visit to the only Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Kenya
Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
 - Distance from Nairobi to Sweetwaters is 245 kilometers approximately 4 hours driving time

Wednesday 25th November 2020:
Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary Full day unlimited game viewing and sightseeing in Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary you have our jeep at your disposal from 6.30am till 6.00pm Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Thursday 26th November 2020:
Lake Naivasha www.sopalodges.com After breakfast depart for Lake Naivasha a fresh water oasis situated at the scenic floor of the Great Rift Valley, you will stop over briefly at Thompson Falls to see and the great waterfalls thereafter proceed to arrive in time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge Spend rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure enjoying the facilities of your lodge Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge –
Distance from Sweetwaters to Lake Naivasha is 325 kilometers approximately 5 and a half hours driving time
Friday 27th November 2020:
Lake Naivasha Full day at leisure enjoying the facilities of your lodge Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Saturday 28th November 2020:
Nairobi After breakfast return to Nairobi and drop off at Double Tree Hilton Hotel for overnight – no lunch & no dinner this day –
Distance from Lake Naivasha to Nairobi is 120 kilometers approximately 3 hours driving time
Sunday 29th November 2020:
Departure / Extension to Mombasa or Zanzibar After breakfast drop off at the International Airport in time to connect outbound flight back home or connect a flight for extension to Mombasa or Zanzibar Complimentary Transport for Shopping this day to Yaya Centre Mall + Masai Market

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3 NIGHTS OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO MOMBASA
3 nights stay at Voyager Beach Resort www.heritage-eastafrica.com on half board US$ 328 NETT per person sharing in a double room and US$ 451 NETT for a single room. Covers airport transfers, accommodation on half board, city tour and lunch at Mombasa Institute.
3 NIGHTS OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO ZANZIBAR
3 nights stay at Bluebay Beach Resort www.bluebayzanzibar.com on half board US$ 490 NETT per person sharing in a double room and US$ 550 NETT in a single room. Covers airport transfers and accommodation on half board
Or
3 nights Stone Town at Hilton Double Tree www.doubletree.com on Bed & Breakfast US$ 325 NETT per person sharing in a double room and US$ 439 NETT in a single room. Covers airport transfers
Optional Tours
Stone Town Tour
Dolphin Tour
Prison Island Safari
Blue Spice Tour
FLIGHT NAIROBI / MOMBASA / NAIROBI ON KENYA AIRWAYS
From US$ 216 NETT per person subject to change by the airline without prior notice
FLIGHT NAIROBI / ZANZIBAR / NAIROBI ON KENYA AIRWAYS
From US$ 425 NETT per person subject to change by the airline without prior notice
Optional excursions in Nairobi:
• Carnivore Restaurant lunch or dinner US$ 40 Per Person
• Daphne Sheldrick US$ 40 Per Person
• Giraffe Centre US$ 40 Per Person
• Karen Blixen US$ 40 Per Person
 Optional in Naivasha:
• Geothermal Spa at Hells Gate (Sulphur Bath beneficial for Skin) US$90 Per Person
• Boat Ride US$ 40 Per Person minimum 4 people 4
Covered on safari:- -
Airport transfers in Nairobi –
Bed & breakfast accommodation in Nairobi –
Full board accommodation while on Safari –
All park entrance fees –
Unlimited game drives in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser jeep –
Koroga lunch at Goan Institute in Nairobi with drinks –
Meet & greet services - All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary –
Non – A/C vehicles are used for transfers in Nairobi and on Safari in Kenya.
Not Covered on safari:- -
All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone calls, etc
- Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
- Tips and porterage
- Medical/Travel Insurance
- Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels
- Any visa fees
- Domestic and International flights
Contact:
Heather de Souza Managing Director
 VISIT AFRICA LTD
visitafricatd@yahoo.com
+254 725860439 (whatsapp)

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Unknown said…
How about a visit to the Dr Ribeiro Parklands School after the Memorial Mass at St Francis Xavier Church, Parklands. Dr Malachy De Souza M.D.

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