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2015<br />
GREAT RIFT<br />
VALLEY CIRCUIT<br />
16 DAYS<br />
NAIROBI | ABERDARES | LAKE BARINGO |ELDORET | KAKAMEGA |KISUMU |MAASAI MARA | NAIVASHA | DROP JKIA<br />
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Experience Kenya’s<br />
rich heritage<br />
Inclusive Cultural Tour is a very relaxed itinerary designed to cover a<br />
wider range of environments, game parks and cultural experiences<br />
in remote parts of Kenya – off the beaten track. Inclusive Holidays<br />
Africa experienced guides have established very warm and lasting<br />
relationships with small local communities and these give our guests<br />
very personal and unique insights into Kenyan tribal ways of life.<br />
Accommodation is a mix of local hotels, home stays, and permanent<br />
tented camp<br />
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About Kenya<br />
Kenya is a country in the African <strong>Great</strong> Lakes region in East Africa. Its<br />
capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya lies on the equator with the<br />
Indian Ocean to the south-east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the<br />
west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somali<br />
to the north-east. Kenya covers 581,309 km2 (224,445 sq mi).<br />
Kenya has a warm, humid climate along its Indian Ocean coastline, with<br />
wildlife-rich savannah grasslands inland towards the capital. Nairobi<br />
has a cool climate which becomes colder closer to Mount Kenya, which<br />
has only one permanently snow-capped peak left.<br />
Further inland, there is a warm and humid climate around Lake Victoria,<br />
and temperate forested and hilly areas in the western region. The<br />
northeastern regions along the border with Somalia and Ethiopia are<br />
arid and semi-arid areas with near-desert landscapes.<br />
Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest fresh-water lake and the<br />
largest tropical lake, is situated to the southwest and is shared with<br />
Uganda and Tanzania.<br />
Kenya, along with Uganda and Tanzania is famous for its safaris and<br />
diverse wildlife reserves and national parks such as the East and West<br />
Tsavo National Park, the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National park and<br />
Aberdare National Park.<br />
There are several world heritage sites, such as Lamu; there are also<br />
many world renowned beaches, such as Kilifi, where international<br />
yachting competitions are held each year.<br />
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Itinerary at a glance<br />
DAY LOCATION MEAL PLAN ACTIVITY<br />
1 Nairobi BB Trsf<br />
2 Lake Baringo LDBB Visit Kariandusi Prehistoric Site<br />
3 Lake Baringo LDBB Visit the Njemps Village + Boat Ride<br />
4 Lake Baringo LDBB Birding and visit to the Reptile Park<br />
5 Eldoret LDBB Kabarnet museum & Kerio <strong>Valley</strong><br />
6 Eldoret LDBB Kapenguria museum & Saiwa Swamp<br />
7 Eldoret LDBB Visit Eldoret town & Kipchoge Stadium<br />
8 Kakamega LDBB Afternoon walk to Kakamega Town<br />
9 Kakamega LDBB Day & Night walk to Kakamega Forest<br />
10 Masai Mara Game Reserve LDBB Game viewing Enroute<br />
11 Masai Mara Game Reserve LDBB Visit to Maasai Village<br />
12 Masai Mara Game Reserve LDBB Game viewing<br />
13 Lake Naivasha LDBB Boat ride + Visit to Crescent Island<br />
14 Lake Naivasha LDBB Visit Ol karia + Ride to Hells Gate<br />
15 Lake Naivasha LDBB Full Day Trip to Lake Nakuru<br />
16 Nairobi LD Visit Flower Farm in Limuru + Lunch<br />
L-Lunch, D-Dinner, BB-Bed and breakfast, LDBB-Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast,<br />
Trsf-Transfer, E-Early morning game drive, A-Morning game drive, P-Afternoon<br />
game drive, HDS-Half Day sightseeing, FDS-Full Day Sightseeing<br />
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DAY 1<br />
Nairobi<br />
JAMBO - KARIBU!! Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport, Inclusive<br />
Holidays Africa representatives will warmly meet you and welcome you to Kenya. .We<br />
then transfer to our hotel, located in a serene environment away from the busy central<br />
business district; offering peace of heart and mind, a nice place to relax and unwind before<br />
you begin your safari. Nairobi is Kenya’s principal economic, administrative, and cultural<br />
center and is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Africa. Nairobi means ‘place of<br />
cool waters’ in the Masai language. Our representative will help you through check-in and<br />
make sure you settled in well.<br />
Overnight at Jacaranda Hotel<br />
BB<br />
DAY 2<br />
Nairobi – Lake Baringo | Visit Kariandusi Prehistoric Site<br />
After breakfast and check out, with picnic lunch boxes depart and drive west down the <strong>Rift</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> and visit Kariandusi prehistoric site located just before Lake Elmenteita. Enjoy the<br />
tour of the museum and visit the Cave diatomite site.<br />
Lunch at the picnic site.<br />
This living site of the hand-axe man, was discovered in 1928. A rise in the Lake level drove<br />
pre-historic men from their lake-side home and buried all the tools and weapons which<br />
they left behind in a hurry. The Acheulian stage of the great hand-axe culture, to which this<br />
site belongs, is found over a very widespread area from England, France, and Southwest<br />
Europe generally to Cape Town.<br />
In the afternoon drive to Lake Baringo with a stop at the Equator line in Marigat before<br />
proceeding for check in at your overnight lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Soi Safari<br />
lodge LDBB<br />
DAY 3<br />
Lake Baringo | Visit the Njemps Village + Boat Ride<br />
Early breakfast and depart on a full day exploration of Lake Baringo with a boat ride and<br />
visit to the Njemps village for a cultural interaction and visit the Devils island.<br />
Baringo is the traditional home of the Njemps tribe, a unique people who are the only<br />
pastoral, cattle herding, tribe who also fish. Among other pastoral tribes such as the<br />
Maasai, eating fish is a taboo<br />
Whatever their origins, the tribe moved into an area known as Njemps (the south and west<br />
shores of Baringo) and adopted this name. While maintaining many of the customs of the<br />
Maasai and Samburu nomads, the Njemps developed a very different lifestyle. Eschewing<br />
nomadic movement, they became sedentary agriculturists. Even though the soil around<br />
Baringo is not particularly fertile, they developed an effective system of irrigation and<br />
grew crops on the shore of the lake.<br />
All meals and overnight at the Soi Safari lodge LDBB<br />
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DAY 4<br />
Lake Baringo | Birding and visit to the Reptile Park<br />
Breakfast at leisure. Spend the morning at leisure on a walk to a nearby cliff for some great<br />
views.<br />
Afternoon visit the Reptile park.<br />
Baringo’s 458 species of birds are one of its biggest draws, and even if you don’t know<br />
a superb starling from an ordinary one, the enthusiasm of others tends to be infectious.<br />
Former Baringo ornithologist Terry Stevenson holds the world record “bird-watch” for<br />
24 hours – 342 species. Baringo’s bird population rises and falls with the seasons (the dry<br />
season is the leanest time for birders), but the lakeshore resounds with birdsong (and<br />
frogs) at most times of year. It’s surprisingly easy to get within close range of the birds –<br />
some species, such as the starlings and the white-bellied.<br />
All meals and overnight at the Soi Safari lodge LDBB<br />
DAY 5<br />
Lake Baringo – Eldoret | Kabarnet museum & Kerio <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Early breakfast and check out. Depart to Eldoret through the scenic route that leads to<br />
Kabarnet then on to Kerio <strong>Valley</strong> and Iten. Visit the Kabarnet Museum.<br />
The main attraction include, the exhibits especially on the culture of the Keiyo / Marakwet,<br />
Samburu, Pokot, Nandi and Kipsigis. In addition an overview of the history of the district,<br />
from pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence era are on display. While the playground,<br />
homesteads and park provides visitors with attractive outdoor scenes. Enjoy a guided walk<br />
at the Kerio View hotel followed by lunch. Iten is home to the Kenya Marathonners, Enjoy<br />
the great Eastern and Western riftvalley views from Iten.<br />
Dinner and overnight at Eldoret Wagon Hotels LDBB<br />
DAY 6<br />
Eldoret | Kapenguria museum & Saiwa Swamp<br />
Early breakfast and depart to Kapenguria. Enjoy a guided tour of Kapenguria Museum and<br />
also a tour of the town which is the headquarters of West Pokot county. The Kapenguria<br />
museum was opened in 1993. It is located in Kapenguria town, at the site where the six<br />
most influential leaders in the struggle for independence were detained. To preserve the<br />
history of the struggle for independence, the National Museums of Kenya with financial<br />
support from the Dutch funded Arid and Semi-Arid Lands project in West Pokot preserved<br />
and rehabilitated the prison.<br />
The Kapenguria six were the founding fathers of the Kenyan Nation - Mzee Jomo Kenyatta,<br />
Kungu Karumba, Mr. Fred Kubai, Mr. Paul Ngei, Bildad Kaggia and the Hon. Ramogi Achieng<br />
Oneko. All of them have passed on although their legacy will always remain alive. Displays<br />
in the Museum include books and documents in a memorial library in honour of all heroes<br />
who participated in the struggle for independence. Visit the nearby Saiwa swamp for a<br />
guided walk and enjoy picnic lunch. Afternoon free with an opportunity to visit a local<br />
village. Dinner and overnight at Eldoret Wagon Hotels LDBB<br />
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DAY 7<br />
Eldoret | Visit Eldoret town & Kipchoge Stadium<br />
Breakfast at leisure. Enjoy a tour of Eldoret town and visit the kipchoge Keino stadium.<br />
Late lunch at the hotel and spend afternoon at leisure. Optional visit a local tea or maize<br />
farms. Dinner and overnight at Eldoret Wagon Hotels LDBB<br />
DAY 8<br />
Eldoret – Kakamega | Afternoon walk to Kakamega Town<br />
Breakfast and check out. Depart to Kakamega town for a tour of the town. Mid morning<br />
proceed to Kakamega Forest Reserve for check in and lunch<br />
Spend afternoon at leisure and later enjoy a Sunset walk.<br />
The five-hour return hike to Lirhanda Hill for sunrise or sunset is highly recommended. An<br />
interesting short walk (2.6km) to a 35m-high watchtower affords views over the forest<br />
canopy and small grassland.<br />
DAY 9<br />
Kakamega | Day & Night walk to Kakamega Forest<br />
Breakfast and depart for a morning village walk (3hours) with your local guide. Afternoon<br />
at leisure. Enjoy a night walk. Kakamega forest is an Ornithologist’s dream where many<br />
different rare birds species are found including <strong>Great</strong> blue turaco, Blue headed bee-eater,<br />
Turners Eremomela, Yellow bellied wattle-eye, African shrike-flycatcher, Petit’s cuckooshrike<br />
and many others.<br />
Mammals of Kakamega forest Includes; Primates, Bushback, Red and blue Duikers, Bush<br />
pigs, Porcupines and at night Flying squirrels, Hammer Headed fruit bats, Tree pangolins,<br />
poto, Mongoose along the rivers Clawless otter.Dinner and overnight at the Rondo Retreat<br />
Centre LDBB<br />
DAY 10<br />
Kakamega – Masai Mara | Game viewing Enroute<br />
Early morning breakfast then drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. We arrive at<br />
our camp in time for lunch and leisure. Depart on an exciting game viewing drive in the<br />
afternoon. The Rolling plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the<br />
eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo,<br />
wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the rhino, topi,<br />
burchelle’s zebra, the Maasai giraffe among many others. The Mara game reserve is one<br />
that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species. For a long<br />
time, Mara Game Reserve has stubbed her authority as the ‘granary’ of wildlife in Kenya.<br />
Arrive early evening with game viewing en route to your lodge for check in. (approximately<br />
300Kilometres / 5-6hours, driving time). All meals and overnight at the Sentrim Mara Lodge<br />
LDBB<br />
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DAY 11 & 12<br />
Masai Mara | Visit to Maasai Village & Game viewing drives<br />
Sumptuous breakfasts then we depart for a full day adventure with morning and afternoon<br />
game drives.The Masai still live as they did for centuries - interact with these nomadic<br />
people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions.<br />
We are right in time for the greatest spectacle on earth; the eighth wonder of the world<br />
– the wildebeest migration. From July to October, the fields are awash with thousands<br />
of wildebeests that yearly migrate from the Serengeti National park in Tanzania to Masai<br />
Mara in search of pasture. They cross the Nile crocodile invested Mara River. Tens of them<br />
drawn in the ranging waters, others are captured and killed by the giant crocodiles. The<br />
wildebeests are closely followed by Burchell’s zebras and impalas. Predators too in their<br />
hundreds also follow and lay in wait for those animals that become weak or incapacitated<br />
during the long journey for a kill. Be on the look-out for the big five that Maasai Mara is<br />
famous for. These include the lion, savannah (African) elephant, the Cape buffalo, the<br />
leopard and the black rhino.<br />
In the early 20th century, Kenya was a famous hunting destination. Killing any of the big<br />
five game one pride, a sense of class, a feeling of heroism. We may even be so lucky to<br />
witness a leopard or a cheetah sprint and make a kill! We return back to the camp before<br />
dusk.<br />
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:<br />
Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast.<br />
All meals and overnight at the Sentrim Mara Lodge<br />
LDBB<br />
DAY 13<br />
Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha | Boat ride + Visit to Crescent Island<br />
Breakfast at leisure and check out. Depart and drive via Narok to Lake Naivasha arriving at<br />
your lodge in time for lunch.<br />
Early evening enjoy a one hour boat ride on the lake before proceeding to The Crescent<br />
Island for game walk.<br />
It is simply one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya, often called Naivasha’s best kept<br />
secret. It is private, secure and patrolled by Guides who can accompany anyone who wishes<br />
a for guided walk. Surrounded by water, it is actually a peninsular and is accessible by boat<br />
from East or West as well as by road From the top of the hill there is a 360 degree view<br />
across the Lake from Longonot to Hell’s Gate to the Mau Escarpment to Eburu and onto<br />
the Aberdares. Walking along the ridge in the golden hour before sunset whilst watching<br />
the animals grazing with the water shimmering beyond, is what Africa is all about.<br />
All meals and overnight at the Sentrim Mara Lodge<br />
LDBB<br />
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DAY 14<br />
Lake Naivasha | Visit Ol karia + Ride to Hells Gate<br />
Breakfast and depart for a full day visit to hells gate national park to include bike riding, tour<br />
of the Geothermal plant, swimming at the Ol Karia spa and natural swimming pool.<br />
Lunch at the restaurant.<br />
It’s located in Hell’s Gate National Park, on the eastern edge of the Eastern <strong>Rift</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>,<br />
approximately 40 kilometres from the town of Naivasha & approximately 120 kilometres<br />
(75 mi), by road, northwest of Nairobi.<br />
Clients will be able to learn about the whole process of generating Geothermal energy that<br />
is generated and stored in the Earth. The power is cost effective, reliable, sustainable, and<br />
environmentally friendly.<br />
In addition, clients can enjoy swimming in the precious Olkaria Swimming pool with natural<br />
warm waters.<br />
In conjunction with the visit, clients will also be able to tour the Hell’s gate Park. The park<br />
which is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem harbours a wide variety of wildlife.<br />
There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur<br />
buzzard, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and<br />
baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s<br />
mountain reedbuck...<br />
Optional spa and sauna treatment.<br />
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club. LDBB<br />
DAY 15<br />
Lake Naivasha | Full Day Trip to Lake Nakuru<br />
After breakfast proceed along the floor of the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>Rift</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> to Lake Nakuru. On arrival<br />
embark on a game viewing drive. The 68km2 alkaline Lake Nakuru is home to hundreds of<br />
lesser and greater flamingoes. The environment here is welcoming, one of the best places<br />
to relax, to unwind, to enjoy nature’s beauty. The scenery is breath-taking; a sight of the<br />
virgin forest is re-assuring. Some of the interesting places to visit include the baboon cliff,<br />
the lion hill and the Mau escarpment. The park is one of the best game viewing parks with<br />
various animal species including prides of lion, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, wart hogs, the<br />
endangered Rothschild giraffes, the black & white Rhino, the Burchell’s zebra, impalas, and<br />
the elusive leopard among many others. Over 300 bird species have been recorded here<br />
too. This is one of the best places to see the endangered black and white Rhino.<br />
Enjoy your picnic lunch boxes before exiting the aprk for a leisurely drive back to your base<br />
hotel at Lake Naivasha.<br />
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club.<br />
LDBB<br />
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DAY 16<br />
Nairobi – Depart | Visit Flower Farm in Limuru + Lunch<br />
After breakfast, late morning check-out and bid goodbye to your lodge manager for<br />
hosting; not empty handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special<br />
moments we have had on this tour to immortalize the experience. Drive to Limuru for<br />
lunch at a nearby hotel before proceeding to visit the tea and coffee farm. Early evening<br />
proceed to Nairobi for a panoramic city tour on your way to Carnivore Restaurant for a<br />
farewell dinner. After dinner you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International airport<br />
in time for you onward international flight.<br />
NET QUOTATION<br />
Per person sharing a double room US$ 3789<br />
Per person in a single room US$ 4975<br />
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What to expect<br />
Quotation Includes<br />
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Meet and Greet at the airport<br />
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01night at Jacaranda Hotel in superior rooms on BB<br />
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Visit to Kariandusi pre historic site in Lake Elmeteita area (tour the museum and the<br />
cave diatomite mine)<br />
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Meals as per itinerary<br />
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Stopover at the equator line in Marigat on your way to Baringo<br />
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03nights at Soi safari lodge on FB in standard rooms inclusive of visit to the reptile<br />
park, walk to the bearby cliff, visit to the njemps community and boat ride to the<br />
devil’s Island<br />
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Visit and tour Kabarnet Museum<br />
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Stop over at Kerio valley for a guided walk and lunch at Kerio view hotel<br />
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Stop over at Iten<br />
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Visit Kapenguria Museum and township<br />
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Visit Saiwa swamp for a guided walk<br />
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Visit a local Pokot homestead<br />
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Tour of Eldoret town and the Kipchoge Keino stadium<br />
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3nights at Wagon Wheels in deluxe rooms on FB<br />
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2nights at Rondo retreat in standard rooms on FB with a sunset walk, village walk and<br />
night alk<br />
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Tour of Kakamega town<br />
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3nights at Mara Sentrim camp on FB<br />
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03nights at Lake Naivasha Country Club on FB in standard rooms<br />
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Visit to Hells gate national park for bike ride<br />
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Visit Ol Karia Geothermal plant in Hells gate for a tour of the facility and use of the<br />
natural spa with lunch and swimming<br />
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Farewell lunch at The Carnivore restaurant<br />
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Visit to Africalla Flower farm in Limuru inclusive of some refreshment after the tour<br />
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Entry fees for 03nights Lake Baringo national reserve , 01 entry to Saiwa swamp<br />
national park, 2entry to Kakamega forest , 3nights in Maasai Mara national reserve and<br />
01entry to Hells Gate National Park<br />
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Transfers, game drives and ground transportation in a 07seater safari minibus with<br />
services of an English speaking driver guide<br />
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Complimentary bottled water in the safari vehicle<br />
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Current applicable government taxes.<br />
Excludes<br />
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International or Domestic Flights, Visa Fees and all Personal Expenses such as Drinks,<br />
Laundry, Telephone, tips to hotel staff, gratuities to Driver/Guide etc<br />
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Travel Insurance - we strongly recommend that comprehensive travel insurance be<br />
purchased for the duration of your journey to protect against any missed or delayed<br />
flights, illnesses etc that may cause cancellation of your travel plans.<br />
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Any expense not expressly specified above.<br />
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Inclusive Holidays Ltd<br />
The Mall, 2 nd Floor<br />
Waiyaki Way, Westlands<br />
P.O. Box 55504 00200<br />
Nairobi, Kenya<br />
t: +254 20 444 1479 / 444 1487<br />
f: +254 20 444 1491<br />
General Manager<br />
info@inclusiveholidaysafrica.com<br />
Director Marketing & Sales sales@inclusiveholidaysafrica.com<br />
Operations Manager reservations@inclusiveholidaysafrica.com<br />
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