2019 World Baseball Project "Baseball Safari"
What: African Baseball & Wildlife Safari Trip (A.K.A. Trip of a Lifetime!)
Where: Kenya, East Africa
When: 12-22 July 2018
Specific Locations: Nairobi, Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Aberdare National Park, Samburu and Masai Mara Game Reserves
Itinerary Highlights:
Where: Kenya, East Africa
When: 12-22 July 2018
Specific Locations: Nairobi, Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Aberdare National Park, Samburu and Masai Mara Game Reserves
Itinerary Highlights:
- 3 nights at Acacia Camp, located on a game ranch, with many (safe) wild animals around
- Baseball 4 Africa National Championship
- Visit to Elburgon baseball community
- Game Drives and stays at renowned wildlife observation areas, including Samburu and the Masai Mara
Part 1: Arrival, Acacia, Baseball 4 Africa Championship
12 July: Arrive in Nairobi and transfer from Jomo Kenyata International Airport (JKIA) to Acacia Camp for an overnight stay. Trip overview briefing upon arrival at Acacia Camp.
13 July: Morning Wildlife Walkabout:. Wildebeest, Zebra, Eland, and Giraffe abound! We may even see and Ostrich or some of Kenya's many exotic birds. After breakfast, visit nearby baseball site(s) to observe and/or participate in baseball activities, clinics, etc.
Dinner and overnight at the Acacia Camp.
13 July: Morning Wildlife Walkabout:. Wildebeest, Zebra, Eland, and Giraffe abound! We may even see and Ostrich or some of Kenya's many exotic birds. After breakfast, visit nearby baseball site(s) to observe and/or participate in baseball activities, clinics, etc.
Dinner and overnight at the Acacia Camp.
Acacia Camp
14 July: Baseball 4 Africa National Championship at Kabete Approved School grounds, in the company of Baseball 4 Africa founder, Jim Tamarack, and chairman, George Kinuthia, and World Baseball Project founder, Joseph A. Whelan. Crack open a bag of sunflower seeds, sit back and enjoy the baseball – or volunteer as an umpire/coach; up to you.
Dinner and overnight at Acacia Camp.
Dinner and overnight at Acacia Camp.
Baseball 4 Africa
Part 2: Ark Aberdare, Samburu, Elburgon Baseball
15 July: Depart from Nairobi through the central highlands and check in to Ark Aberdare National Park for an overnight stay. High chance of encounters with Elephants!
Ark Aberdare Park & Lodge
16 July: Leave for Samburu National Reserve and check-in at Samburu Lodge on arrival.
Lunch followed by an Afternoon Game Drive into the sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge.
17 July: Whole Day in Samburu - 2 Game Drives!!!!!
All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Lunch followed by an Afternoon Game Drive into the sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge.
17 July: Whole Day in Samburu - 2 Game Drives!!!!!
All meals and overnight at the lodge.
Samburu National Park
18 July: Leave Samburu for Nakuru. Relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Ole Ken Hotel.
19 July: Visit Alice in Africa Baseball Centre in Elburgon (outside of Nakuru), for baseball activities. Travel to Lake Naivasha in the afternoon for an overnight stay at Masada Hotel.
19 July: Visit Alice in Africa Baseball Centre in Elburgon (outside of Nakuru), for baseball activities. Travel to Lake Naivasha in the afternoon for an overnight stay at Masada Hotel.
Elburgon Baseball
Part 3: Masai Mara (Top Trip Highlight!!), Carnivore, Departure
20 July: Depart for Masai Mara to witness the most spectacular wildlife viewing experience: the 'The Great Wildebeest Migration’. Check in to Ashnil Tented Camp in time for lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the tented camp.
21 July: Leave the tented camp after breakfast on a Whole Day Game Drive that will extend to the Mara River Migration crossing to view thousands of wildebeests attempting to cross the crocodile infested river, which will also give the visitors a chance to watch and photograph many wildlife species as they roam freely on the open plains. This is a prime chance for viewing some, if not all the members of the African Wildlife Safari "Big 5" (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo).
Picnic lunch will be offered. Dinner and overnight at tented camp.
Dinner and overnight at the tented camp.
21 July: Leave the tented camp after breakfast on a Whole Day Game Drive that will extend to the Mara River Migration crossing to view thousands of wildebeests attempting to cross the crocodile infested river, which will also give the visitors a chance to watch and photograph many wildlife species as they roam freely on the open plains. This is a prime chance for viewing some, if not all the members of the African Wildlife Safari "Big 5" (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo).
Picnic lunch will be offered. Dinner and overnight at tented camp.
Masai Mara
22 July: Depart for Nairobi after breakfast and an early morning game drive. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and savour a feast like no other, at Africa's premier restaurant, The Carnivore.
Transfer to Jomo Kenyata International Airport (JKIA) after dinner.
Transfer to Jomo Kenyata International Airport (JKIA) after dinner.
Price
USD 3,000* per person**, for double-occupancy***.
USD 2,700 per person, for first 6 bookings, at double-occupancy
*PLEASE NOTE:
*This is NOT a “Volunteer Vacation.”
This is primarily a premier Wildlife Safari trip with a side of baseball, which has been present in Kenya for more than 15 years. We are simply trying to share with you our shared passion for baseball and our love for the natural wonders of Kenya and the creatures that roam there.
If you would like to bring along some baseball equipment - new, old, or gently used - it will be transferred to Baseball 4 Africa Chair, George Kinuthia, for safe-keeping and responsible distribution.
*The price for this trip is fair, based on market value, inclusions, timing, and a portion of the proceeds going directly into smart, sustainable international youth baseball development. We believe you will agree once you have experienced magical Kenya, though we cannot guarantee your total satisfaction. The price is non-negotiable, apart from offered discounts, although group discounts may be available. Please inquire.
*We work only with local, trusted, and experienced operators and vendors, many of whom volunteer large swaths of time and their own resources to youth baseball and other youth-related activities in Kenya. Supporting their work ultimately means supporting their personal missions of ensuring a better future for the country's youth.
*This is NOT a “Volunteer Vacation.”
This is primarily a premier Wildlife Safari trip with a side of baseball, which has been present in Kenya for more than 15 years. We are simply trying to share with you our shared passion for baseball and our love for the natural wonders of Kenya and the creatures that roam there.
If you would like to bring along some baseball equipment - new, old, or gently used - it will be transferred to Baseball 4 Africa Chair, George Kinuthia, for safe-keeping and responsible distribution.
*The price for this trip is fair, based on market value, inclusions, timing, and a portion of the proceeds going directly into smart, sustainable international youth baseball development. We believe you will agree once you have experienced magical Kenya, though we cannot guarantee your total satisfaction. The price is non-negotiable, apart from offered discounts, although group discounts may be available. Please inquire.
*We work only with local, trusted, and experienced operators and vendors, many of whom volunteer large swaths of time and their own resources to youth baseball and other youth-related activities in Kenya. Supporting their work ultimately means supporting their personal missions of ensuring a better future for the country's youth.
**10% Discount for First 6 Bookings
As a special incentive, to fill the minimum quota for this trip, we are offering a 10% discount on the first 6 bookings. The final price with discount will be USD 2700. Trip participants have the option to defer their discount as a contribution to the World Baseball Project.
***Single-occupancy is available. A supplement based on the prevailing rate, per person, per night, will apply
As a special incentive, to fill the minimum quota for this trip, we are offering a 10% discount on the first 6 bookings. The final price with discount will be USD 2700. Trip participants have the option to defer their discount as a contribution to the World Baseball Project.
***Single-occupancy is available. A supplement based on the prevailing rate, per person, per night, will apply