Our first wave of museum trips to Kenya during the summer holidays is about to depart, so if you can't squeeze in time to participate in July and August, it's better to schedule the eleventh holiday in advance!
During this year's Eleventh Period, the museum will launch three routes, this time to introduce our Kenya museum trip.
Eleven holidays Kenyan museum travel
Tour period: September 26 to October 7, 2019
Number of recruits: 30
Recruitment target: 8 years old or older, in good health can apply
Tour fee: 39,800 yuan / person (children, early bird and other preferential prices for details at the end of the article)
Registration deadline: August 31, 2019
*Fill in the registration form and one of our staff will contact you.
Highlights of the itinerary
Highlight 1: Really cross the Great Rift Valley and go to the other side to see the animals!
The formation of the Great Rift Valley not only created a magnificent landscape of volcanoes and lakes, but also gradually isolated the animals on both sides that originally belonged to the same family. After a long period of independent evolution, many of the former "family" have diverged into two species.
The usual route and locations are west of the East Branch of the Great Rift Valley, and the wildlife seen is the most common in Animal World – common zebras, Marseille giraffes and common ostriches, while our first stop on the trip, Sambru, east of the East Branch of the Great Rift Valley, is home to fine-striped zebras, reticulated giraffes and Somali ostriches. Only by seeing the differences in species on both sides can we really go to the Great Rift Valley.
Looking at the following two sets of comparison charts, is the difference obvious?
On the left is the reticulated giraffe and on the right is the Marseille giraffe.
On the left are fine-striped zebras and on the right are ordinary zebras.
Highlight 2: A luxurious hotel throughout the whole process, and the animal watching experience is a great experience!
In this trip, we have selected the best hotels in the local area. For example, at fairmont, one of the world's top 50 hotels, you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset next to Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest peak.
Or wait for the most magnificent paradise ferry in the Maasai Mara at the hotel closest to the Mara River (although July and August are the best season, but if you are lucky, you can see it on The Eleventh).
Or simply stand in the hotel's yard and observe the wildlife resting in front of your doorstep.
Highlight 3: Professor Liu Huajie, an advocate of the revival of naturalism, joined in
Professor Liu Huajie is a professor in the Department of Philosophy of Peking University and a doctoral supervisor. He has presided over the major project of the National Social Science Foundation of China" "Research on the Relationship between Western Naturalistic Culture and Public Ecological Consciousness". He has won the Silver Signature Award for Wu Dayu's Popular Science Masterpieces in Taiwan, the Fok Ying Tung Award, the Wenjin Book Award, the Dapeng Natural Good Book Award, the China Excellent Publication Award, and the Science and Technology Progress Award of the Ministry of Education.
At the beginning of the founding of "Museum", Professor Liu Huajie wrote articles for our journal. This time, Professor Liu will take the fans of "Museum" deep into the East African plateau, walk into the paradise of this wild animal, return to the place of human origin, and explore the naturalistic world there.
Highlight 4: Multiple people sign up to enjoy high discounts
The Kenyan activity of this museum trip is the longest time in Kenya in history - a total of 12 days and 9 nights, all come, it must make you worth the trip; it is also the most visited places - 5 locations, one time to take you to experience 5 different habitats; it is the largest amount of preferential treatment, a family of three people travel (including a child), 3 people can enjoy a high discount of up to 10,000 yuan (see the cost description).
Itinerary
Day1 September 26
From their respective cities, they traveled to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.
Day2 September 27
Nairobi-Samblu
Arrive in Nairobi early in the morning and drive to Samblu, where you will take a lunch break at Safari inside the Samburu National Monument. Samburu is located on the eastern side of the Eastern Branch of the Great Rift Valley, where many species are not found on the Western Side. The five major animals here are extremely rare to see elsewhere, including the fine-striped zebra, the East African right-horned giraffe, the Somali ostrich, the reticulated giraffe and the giraffe.
Hotel: Samburu Simba Lodge (or similar)
The one who is struggling to eat the leaves is the giraffe
Day3 September 28
Samburu explores all day
Throughout the day safari, look for the five major animals that have not yet appeared, as well as birds such as the vulture beaded chicken, the black-faced bustard and the Somali walking plover that are rarely seen elsewhere in Kenya. Compared to other locations on the itinerary, Samburu has the lowest elevation and is also the hottest. As a result, there is a large number of sparse shrublands growing here, and we will observe how the giraffe, the East African right-horned hornbeest, and a variety of hornbills and other animals adapt to the arid environment.
The Samburu region is such an arid shrubland landscape
Day4 September 29
Samburu- Mount Kenya
After breakfast, depart for Mount Kenya, arrive at your hotel for lunch at noon and visit inside the animal rescue station in the afternoon. Mount Kenya is the highest peak in Kenya, and your hotel is also one of the top 50 in the world and the most luxurious in central Kenya. The on-site animal rescue station rescues and raises some animals that are rare in the wild.
Hotel: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club (or similar)
Kenyan forest antelope may seem ordinary, but the population does not exceed 200, and more individuals are bred in the rescue station than in the wild, and they will eventually be released into the mountain forest.
At the rescue center, you can also donate money for wildlife and leave your name.
Day5 September 30
Mount Kenya - Nakuru
After breakfast depart for Nakuru. After lunch, in Safari, nakuru National Park, observe the lakeside red storks and other water birds that move here, look for southern white rhinos foraging on the lakeside lawn, lions climbing trees, and leopards hiding in the forest.
Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge (or similar)
You can also quietly observe more than 30 kinds of water birds such as little flamingos, great flamingos, herons, great egrets, and black-winged long-legged sandpipers by the lake.
Day6 October 1
Nakuru - Masai Mara
After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara. After lunch, in Safari, inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, look for the Big Five— African lions, African prairie elephants, African buffaloes, leopards and black rhinos, among other wildlife.
Hotel: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Does the lion resting on the grass look quite "docile"? Then you can swipe the picture to see its powerful work.
Day7 October 2
The Masai Mara is explored throughout the day
The most important thing to do today is to stay by the river and wait for the wildebeest to cross the river. The peak of wildebeest migration is generally in July and August, but the rear troops will also cross the river on the eleventh. On November last year, the members of the museum tour witnessed the spectacular scene of horses crossing the river.
The migrating rear troops will also cross the river at the eleventh, and if you are lucky, you will see it.
Day8 October 3
We will also continue to wait for the stage of paradise ferry on the Mara River. At a break on the banks of the Mara River, you get off the bus to observe hippos and Nile crocodiles "ambushed" in the water. We will also continue to search for the most hidden and difficult leopards and black rhinos among the Five African Powers.
Day9 October 4
Masai Mara-Navasha
Depart for Navassa after breakfast, and after lunch, paddle on Lake Navasha to observe hippos up close, looking for dozens of species of water birds such as white pelicans, especially the moment when African sea eagles fish.
Hotel: Naivasha Sopa (or similar)
Day10 October 5
Navasha Nairobi
Take a drive to Nairobi in the morning to visit city attractions such as the Giraffe Center. At the Giraffe Center, you can interact with giraffes up close. In the evening, enjoy a barbecue feast on site and watch a cabaret show with African specialties
Hotel: Safari Park Hotel
Day11 October 6
Breakfast is followed by drop-off according to flight availability and the event ends upon arrival at the airport.
Day12 October 7
Arrive in the country and return to your respective city.
Accompanying teacher
Liu Huajie
Professor Liu Huajie's research interests are the philosophy of science, the history of science and the sociology of science, and in recent years he has devoted himself to the revival of naturalism and the study of the history of science under the program of natural history. He is not only familiar with the plants around the Peking University campus and Beijing, but also has a lot of research on plants in Jilin City, Jilin Province, Menghai County in Yunnan Province, and Hawaii in the United States. He is the author of "Yanyuan Grass and Wood Supplement", "Chongli Wildflower", "Qingshan Grass and Tree", "Tianya Fangcao", "Naturalistic Life", "Naturalistic Freedom", "Dandao Flower Affair: Hawaiian Plant Diary" and so on.
Wu Haifeng
Master of Ornithology, graduated from the College of Nature Reserve of Beijing Forestry University, engaged in bird ecology research. He is the author of the "East African Animal Field Manual" (forthcoming), and has translated and authored a number of naturalist books, such as "Exotic Precious Feathers - Gould Classic Hand-Painted Toucan", "DK Museum Encyclopedia" and so on. He has traveled to Kenya more than ten times as a tour leader or expert to carry out field scientific expedition experience activities.
Explanation of fees
Tour fare: 39,800 yuan / person
Preferential Policies:
(1) Preferential price for children: Children can reduce 2,000 yuan per person on the basis of the adult price
(2) Early bird price discount: adults and children can be reduced by 2,000 yuan / person on the basis of the regular price
(3) Family room offer: three people a room (whether adult or child) enjoy a total price reduction of 2000 yuan
concentrate:
(1) Child rates are applicable to children aged 16 (excluding 16 years old) and below
(2) The price limit of early bird is for team members who sign an agreement and pay the full amount before 20:00 on July 31, 2019
(3) Three people can choose "standard room + single bed" or "big bed + single bed", but the specific results are subject to the actual situation
The fee includes:
1. Accommodation: 9 nights of hotel accommodation (double room, the accommodation standard is detailed in the itinerary, usually one of the best hotels in the local area, it is possible to adjust to the same level of hotel; if you need a single room, please consult the staff)
2. Dining: Hotel Western food buffet during the event
3. Transportation: Transportation during the event, including full Land Cruiser off-road vehicles, city minibus fare, Lake Navasa boat fare
4. Venue: Event venue usage fee
5. Material cost: the use of related equipment and materials
6. Admission: Fees such as tickets involved in the itinerary (including national parks and reserves, boat tours, etc.)
7. Expert labor fee: expert teacher guidance and explanation cost
8. Insurance: 12-day international travel insurance premium
9. Visa: Kenya Tourist e-Visa Fee
10. Gratuities: Gratuities for local drivers are included
The fee does not include:
1. International air tickets: international air tickets to and from Nairobi, Kenya (see below for recommended flights)
2. Personal expenses: Other personal expenses in addition to the above fees, including but not limited to the storage fee and overweight fee of luggage items, the personal expenses of the team members (personal expenses, hotel telephone, laundry, additional drinks in meals, luggage gratuities, etc.) and attraction tickets and other expenses arising from the personal reasons of the team members, etc., in addition to the itinerary arrangement
3. The difference between the whole single room: if you stay in a single room, you will pay a single room difference fee; if you need a single room, please inform in advance and pay the whole single room difference of RMB 8,000
4. Vaccination cost (if you have any questions, you can call for consultation)
traffic:
Meeting time: September 27, 2019 (Friday) 07:00
Meeting Point: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Recommended outbound flights:
(If you arrive near the agreed time, only Guangzhou has direct flights in China)
China Southern Airlines CZ633 Guangzhou-Nairobi September 27, 00:05-06:05
Kenya Airways KQ887 Guangzhou-Nairobi September 26 22:10-06:10
*For departures from other cities in China, it is recommended to take the above flights from Guangzhou. If you choose to arrive early on another flight, please check with the staff.
Recommended flights for return:
Kenya Airways KQ886 Nairobi - Guangzhou October 6 23:59-19:00(+1)
China Southern Airlines CZ6044 Nairobi-Guangzhou (via Changsha) October 6 12:50-06:05(+1)Changsha-09:45 Guangzhou
*If you are returning to another city, you can take the above flight and then transfer to another city, or take a flight from Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates and other airlines to return home via Addis Ababa, Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
Registration and consultation methods
If in doubt, get in touch with our staff.
Telephone consultation: 15010227588 Teacher Liu
WeChat consultation: 18501318205 Li Sansan (please indicate the consultation activities in Kenya when adding WeChat)