Luxury Road Safaris
3 DAYS AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
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Amboseli Lodge offers a spectacular view of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. It is set amongst lush tropical gardens and tranquil ponds; this lodge is a veritable oasis in the dramatically arid surroundings of the Amboseli National Park. Walking the lodge grounds guarantees close encounters with numerous species of birds, vervet monkeys and occasional baboons.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: NAIROBI/NATIONAL
We will leave Nairobi by safari bus driving south towards the Tanzania border through Maasai country. On arrival at Amboseli National Park, we shall set up camp or check into your lodge in time for lunch. in the evening take a short game drive with very real chance of seeing lions, giraffes and elephants on the very first evening. To add to the experience, Mount Kilimanjaro will provide a beautiful back-drop. Dinner and overnight at the camp or at the lodge.
DAY 2: AMBOSELI
early morning game drive of this park then return to the lodge / camp for breakfast. After breakfast we have a choice of a further game drive or a visit to the lodge for swimming or just showers. Lunch will be provided at the camp site or at the lodge.
A late afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight stay at the camp or lodge.
DAY 3: AMBOSELI/NAIROBI
After breakfast we will have time for the game drive before leaving Amboseli National Park for Nairobi to arrive in the early afternoon.
3 DAYS MAASAI MARA LODGE SAFARI
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: NAIROBI / MAASAI MARA
Depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara with a brief stop over at the great rift valley. Proceed to Narok town where you will stop to shop for personal things then to maasai mara arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Evening game drive of this Reserve which is famous for the great migration of Wildebeest, the big five’s are also in plenty not forgetting the rich birdlife. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 2 : MASAI MARA
Early morning game drive of this reserve then return to the lodge for breakfast. You will relax at the lodge in the mid morning with optional activities like swimming, bird watching and nature walks. Lunch at the lodge then afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
DAY 3 : MASAI MARA/NAIROBI
Early morning game drive then return for breakfast. check out and depart Mara for Nairobi to arrive in the early afternoon. Drop off at the hotel or airport.
3 days Samburu Lodge Safari
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1. Nairobi – Samburu
Depart Nairobi and drive North past coffee plantations via MT. Kenya with a brief stop over at Nanyuki town to view the Equator. Proceed to Samburu National Park arriving in time for lunch.Afternoon game drive of this Reserve which is home to the Beisa Oryx and reticulated girafee. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
DAY 2. Samburu
Full day spent exploring the park with Morning and afternoon game drives.The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, Grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
DAY 3. Samburu – Nairobi
Early morning game viewing, After breakfast proceed to Nairobi with game drive en route out of the Park arriving Nairobi late afternoon.
3 Days Amboseli Lodge Safari
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Nairobi – Amboseli
Depart Nairobi at 0800 hrs and travel to the Amboseli National reserve at the foot of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Oltukai lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
DAY 2: Amboseli National park
A full day in this photogenic park. Morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Kibo Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge. Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here. The Game Park also contains vast groups of Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Buffalos, Hippos and Antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions, leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain game.
DAY 3: Amboseli – Nairobi
Pre-breakfast game drive, afternoon depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
4 DAYS – MASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK LAKE NAKURU LUXURY LODGE SAFARIS
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: NAIROBI – MASAI MARA
We will leave Nairobi through the lush Kikuyu farmland which is to be found to the edge of the Great Rift Valley and may be viewed from the splendid stopping places. Here we will have plenty of opportunities to take photographs and enjoy the breathtaking panoramas from some of Kenya’s prime scenic viewpoints. On crossing the valley floor and Masai Plains we will reach the Masai Mara National Park and the camp site or on your selected lodge. During the afternoon game drive, it is very likely we will see many of the animals that this world famous park is renowned for like Elephants, Lion and the rare White Rhino. Dinner will be provided either from the camp kitchen before spending the night in our modern two person tent or at your lodge in Masai mara.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA
We will take early morning and late afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara, not only to view the Big Five but also take in the bird life for which this park is famous. All meals and overnight will either be at our camp or the Masai Mara lodge.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA/NAKURU
We will take a pre-breakfast game drive before leaving our camp or lodge after breakfast and travelling to Lake Nakuru. This lake and park is famous for it’s flamingos but there are other types of birds also leaving there. A hot or picnic lunch will be served en-route. For campers dinner will be served at a simple but clean hotel, which will also be your overnight stay. Other clients will stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
DAY 4 : LAKE NAKURU/NAIROBI
After breakfast we spend the morning watching and photographing the wide variety of birds and animals. Lunch will be served before we depart for Nairobi mid or late afternoon.
4 DAYS- SAMBURU GAME RESERVE & LAKE NAKURU LODGE SAFARI
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: NAIROBI/NATIONAL
DAY 1: NAIROBI/SAMBURU
We drive north out of Nairobi via Mount Kenya past the coffee plantations to the Samburu Game Reserve. This park is noted for its unusual wildlife including the Reticulated Giraffe, Gravy’s Zebra, Gerenuk and Somali Ostrich. A picnic lunch followed by a game drive will be provided en-route. Dinner will be served at the overnight camp or at your selected Samburu lodge.
DAY 2: SAMBURU
We will spend the whole day in the Game Reserve to include an early morning and late afternoon game drive, the best times to view the animals in their natural habitat. All meals will be served at the camp or at the Samburu lodge.
DAY 3: SAMBURU – NAKURU
After breakfast we will take a further game drive before driving on past the northern tip of the Aberdare Mountains to descend into the Great Valley, Lake Nakuru is approached via the Thompson Falls. Meals will be provided from a simple but clean hotel which will also be our overnight stay other clients will dine and sleep at Lake nakuru lodge.
DAY 4: NAKURU – NAIROBI
Following breakfast at the simple hotel for campers or lodge we will have time for a game drive. Lunch will be served before we leave for Nairobi to arrive mid or late afternoon.
5 DAYS MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE & LAKE NAKURU LODGE SAFARI
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: NAIROBI/MASAI MARA
We depart Nairobi by safari bus, driving south to the Masai Mara National Park. A picnic lunch will be served on the way followed by a game drive. We are due to arrive at the camp or your selected lodge in the late afternoon or early evening. Dinner will be served by the camp chef or lodge chef and we will be able to rest overnight in tents or in the Masai Mara lodge.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA
We will be able to take an early morning and late afternoon game drive to explore this famous and unique park. As usual, meals will be served at the camp or at the Masai Mara lodge.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA
A morning game drive will be available followed in the afternoon by an optional nature walk. All meals will be provided at the camp or the Masai Mara lodge.
DAY 4: MASAI MARA/NAKURU
A pre-breakfast game drive will be available with breakfast back at the camp or lodge before our safari bus takes us to Nakuru. On the way a picnic lunch will be served. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its bird life not forgetting its famous flamingo. In addition small game is in profuse supply. Over-night will be spent at a simple but clean hotel with hot showers. The hotel will also serve dinner. Other clients will dine and sleep at the Lake Nakuru Lodge.
DAY 5: NAKURU/NAIROBI
Following breakfast at the hotel or lodge we will have time for a game drive. Lunch will be served before we leave for Nairobi to arrive mid or late afternoon.
6 DAYS AMBOSELI, LAKE NAKURU, MAASAI MARA WILDLIFE LODGE SAFARI
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Nairobi/Amboseli
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Amboseli Natioanl Park, arriving lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {L, D}.
DAY 2: Amboseli
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best chance to see the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the camp for late breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. Afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}.
DAY 3: Lake Nakuru
Depart Amboseli in the morning and drive via Nairobi to the floor of the Rift Valley with hot or picnic lunch en route. Arrive Lake Nakuru National Park in time for afternoon game drive. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
DAY 4: Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara arriving lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
DAY 5: Maasai Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). There will also be an optional visit to a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight at the camp. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
DAY 6: Nairobi
Depart Maasai Mara in the morning and drive back to Nairobi with hot or picnic lunch en route, arriving in the afternoon. Meal plan: {B, L}
7 days Meru, Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara
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Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary Meru National Park was made famous by the book Born Free, detailing author Joy Adamson’s hand-rearing of orphaned lioness Elsa in the Park. The beautiful Rojewero River bisects the Park, and along its banks birdwatchers may be fortunate enough to spot the handsome palm-nut vulture and the very elusive Peter’s finfoot.
This 24-000 acre reserve saddling the Equator enjoys magnificent views across the plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, and has an abundance of wildlife and tropical vegetation. Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the closest reserve to Kenya’s Capital Nairobi to boast all of the “Big 5” game – Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. Only 2.5 hours or 250 kilometers north of Nairobi on a paved highway, the reserve is easily accessible and has the highest ratio of game-to-geographical-area of all parks and reserves in Kenya.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Meru National Park
Drive around the east side of Mt. Kenya en route to Meru National park. Overnight at a camp/lodge.
DAY 2: Meru National Park
A full day game drive in the park. Overnight at a camp/lodge.
DAY 3: Sweet Waters
After breakfast drive west around Mt. Kenya passing through Nanyuki to Sweetwaters Private Game Sanctuary and Camp. Afternoon and night game drives. Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
DAY 4: Lake Nakuru:
After breakfast drive through the Sanctuary into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lion Hill Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the Park which is the seasonal home to millions for flamingo. Overnight at a camp/lodge.
DAY 5: Masai Mara:
After Breakfast, visit the Masai Colours for a short introduction to the Maasai tribe, then drive on to the Masai Mara for lunch . Enjoy and evening game drive. Overnight at a camp/lodge.
DAY 6: Masai Mara.
Full day game drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, either returning to the camp for lunch or taking a picnic. Overnight at a camp/lodge.
DAY 7: Nairobi:
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled flight, arriving in Nairobi before lunch.
7 Days Amboseli Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Lodge Safari
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: NAIROBI / MASAI MARA
We depart Nairobi by Safari bus south to the Masai Mara National Park. A picnic will be served on the way followed by a game drive are due to arrive at the lodge or the camp in the late afternoon or early evening dinner will be served at the lodge or at the camp and you will be able to rest overnight in our modern two persons tents or your luxury lodge in masai mara.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA
We will be able to take an early morning and late afternoon game drive to explore this famous and unique park. As usual, meals will be served at the camp or masai mara lodge.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA
A morning game drive will be available followed in the afternoon by an optional nature walk. All meals will be provided at the camp or masai mara lodge.
DAY 4: MASAI MARA / NAKURU
A pre-breakfast game drive will be available with breakfast back at the camp or lodge before our safari bus takes us to Nakuru. On the way a picnic lunch will be served. Lake Nakuru is renowned for it’s bird life nor forgetting its most famous flamingoes. In addition small game is in profuse supply. For campers overnight will be spent at a simple but clean hotel with hot showers. The hotel will also serve dinner. Lodge clients will dine and sleep at Lake Nakuru Lodge / Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
DAY 5: NAKURU / NAIROBI / AMBOSELI
Following a pre-breakfast game drive we will leave the hotel for Nairobi and continue to Amboseli. Lunch will be served in Nairobi. Once in the Amboseli National Park we will be able to take a game drive on the way to our camp site or lodge. Dinner will be served at the camp or Amboseli lodge.
DAY 6: AMBOSELI
The early morning pre-breakfast game drive is a must both for quality of viewing and for atmosphere of the wilds of Africa. We will return to our Camp or Lodge for breakfast to be followed by a mid-morning drive. Lunch will be served back at the camp or lodge.
The evening game drive will complete this very full day and allow our clients to have seen and experienced the wilds of Africa in its natural state. Dinner will be served at the Camp or Amboseli Lodge.
DAY 7: AMBOSELI / NAIROBI
After breakfast we will leave the camp or lodge for a fast game drive as we leave the park on the way to Nairobi. A hot or picnic lunch will be served on the way, arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon
7 Days Tree Hotel Mt. Kenya Nakuru- Masai Mara Lodge Safari
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: NAIROBI-TREE HOTEL.
Leaving for Tree hotel of your choice, (Tree Top, The Ark or Mountain Lodge), in the early afternoon. The night is spent in your comfortable perch above the floodlit water hole and salt lick where night long, a procession of animals come to drink.
DAY 2: TREE HOTEL- MT KENYA SAFARI CLUB.
After breakfast, a short drive brings you to the Mt Kenya Safari club whose membership includes a host of movie stars, politicians and aristocrats. Here you can have a day of total relaxation in the splendid landscape surroundings. Activities available include golf, tennis and horse back riding and of course swimming in the heated pool. Overnight and all meals at the club.
DAY 3: MT KENYA SAFARI CLUB – LAKE NAKURU
During the morning cross the tip of Aberdares mountains stopping briefly to admire the 73m plunge of Thomsons Falls. Continue to lake Nakuru for lunch and an afternoon visit to Lake Nakuru National Park where the sight of a million or more flamingoes cannot be forgotten. Overnight at a Lodge or camp in the park or continue to Lake Naivasha for overnight at a lakeside hotel.
DAY 4: MASAI MARA:
There is a time, after breakfast, to savour the beauty and tranquility of the lake before departing for Masai Mara, which it should be possible to locate the huge black manned lions for which the reserve is famous. Dinner and overnight at a Lodge in or near the reserve.
DAY 5: MASAI MARA
A full of game viewing and exploration of this, Kenya’s finest reserve. More that 60 species of wild life are found here as well as a multitude of birds. All meals and overnight at your Lodge or camp.
DAY 6: MASAI MARA-NAIROBI.
After breakfast, return via the great Rift Valley to Nairobi in time for lunch.
7 days Tsavo lodge Safaris, Amboseli lodge safari Kenya. Masai Mara Lodge Safari Holiday
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1 Tsavo East
Our Safari leaves Mombasa and drives north towards the vast wilderness of Tsavo East, Kenya’s oldest and largest park. Picnic lunch en-route and set up lodge. Afternoon at leisure. The late afternoon 4.30p.m. Game drive exploring the park where we can expect to see elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, kudu, zebra and hartebeest. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 2 Tsavo East-West
Game drive early morning before Breakfast. After breakfast leave Tsavo East with game drive en-route and cross into Tsavo West National Park for lunch and set up lodge. Later on in the afternoon, game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
DAY 3 Tsavo West-Amboseli
After breakfast a game drive in the park including a visit to Mzima springs where Hippos, Crocodiles, and various species of fish can be seen in the crystal-clear waters. Then proceed to Amboseli Game Park. Picnic lunch enroute. Time allowing evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 4 Amboseli-Nakuru
After an early breakfast leave Amboseli for Nairobi and proceed to lake Nakuru national park, picnic lunch en-route and proceed for a game drive of Lake Nakuru often described as ‘World’s greatest bird spectacle” return to lodge for dinner and Overnight at lodge.
DAY 5 Nakuru-Mara
After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara. Game reserve, picnic lunch en -route. On arrival set up lodgeon time allowing proceed for a game drive in search for Black manned lions, Elephants, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo and other plains game. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 6 Mara
Full day game viewing .All meals and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 7 Mara-Nairobi
After break fast at the lodge, leave Masai Mara for Nairobi. Picnic en-route. Arriving Nairobi around 16.00hrs.
8 Days – Sweetwaters – Samburu – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara – Nairobi
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: NAIROBI – SWEETWATERS
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer service representatives upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Your home tonight will be at the exquisite SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP in the secluded heart of the Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private ranch, the camp is a “Rhino heaven”which also supports a wide variety of other wildlife such as elephants, giraffes etc, it is only here that you can have a night game drive at extra cost. 25 of the 30 luxurious tents overlook the water hole and some are built on stilts to offer you a better view. Each luxurious tent comes with en-suite facilities, a patio (verandah) and is set under a thatch roof. A visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary should not be missed and remember to pack your swimming gear because the camp has a swimming pool, table tennis, board games and satellite television. Lunch will be served at the Camp. Dinner and overnight at luxurious SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP
DAY 02: SWEETWATERS – SAMBURU
After breakfast, we drive further north to SAROVA SHABA LODGE. It’s located high above the banks of the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River in the Shaba Game Reserve. The lodge beautifully incorporates the existing natural springs as one of its special features. The 1989 movie “Born Free”, a true-life story of George and Joy Adamson was shot in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were shot at the lodge. An open-air restaurant over looking the river, swimming pool, curio shop, bars, and it’s location at an oasis make it a perfect base from which to explore the Shaba Reserve, as well as its sister reserve – Buffalo Springs to the west.
Apart from being the only location in Kenya where you will find Gerenuk, the reserve is renowned for its unique collection of other species of animals, such as Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Cheetah, and Lions. After Enjoying an afternoon Game (wildlife) viewing in the reserve filled with scenic beauty, we return for dinner and overnight at SAROVA SHABA LODGE .
DAY 03: SAMBURU
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa’s wild cats. From the game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and relax perhaps read a book/novel, sunbathe and go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading out again on your afternoon game drive. All meals & overnight at, SAROVA SHABA LODGE .
DAY 04: SAMBURU – LAKE NAKURU
After an early breakfast drive south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until we reach Nanyuki town. Heading west we make a brief stopover at Thomson Falls and then drive southward to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth which boasts any where between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope.
Lunch will be served at LAKE NAKURU LODGE. An afternoon game drive around the lake shore will be the main feature for the afternoon, dinner & overnight at LAKE NAKURU LODGE.
DAY 05: LAKE NAKURU –LAKE NAIVASHA
After an early breakfast, our safari will be destined for Lake Naivasha, the only freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. The lake is home to a large colony of hippos and it’s also a Mecca for bird watchers and researchers since over 400 different species of birds have been recorded here.
The lakes location and wildlife makes it an ideal place for an afternoon boat ride. A visit to the liberating Crescent Island, which is completely undeveloped, wild and free, is one of the few places on earth where you can walk among herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, giraffe and dik diks. There are no predators and no fences so it will be quite a liberating and exciting feeling to walk among the wildlife.
Lunch will be served at Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon enjoy an unforgettable and memorable boat ride. Later enjoy your dinner prepared from the freshest lakeside produce and ingredients. Dinner and overnight at LAKE NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB.
DAY 06: LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA
Today our safari expedition will take us to the jewel of Kenya’s parks, the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. This is Kenya’s number one park and is always on every tourist’s “Must see list”. Full of life with various types of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown’s the climax of every safari in Kenya. Apart from the big five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place in late July or August.
Lunch will be served at the excellent MARA SERENA LODGE your new home for the next two nights. After lunch and some time for relaxation, or sunbathing and going for a dive in the pool, your driver/guide will take you for an afternoon game drive in search of the shy and elusive leopard, the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino, lions, buffaloes, and many others. As the sun starts to edge its way dip into the African horizon it will be the perfect opportunity to capture the beautiful Mara landscape on a camera. Dinner & overnight at, MARA SERENA LODGE.
DAY 07: MASAI MARA
An early morning game drive before dawn, followed by breakfast, is the perfect start of another unforgettable and memorable day in Africa.In between the morning and afternoon game drives you can take time out to swim in the pool or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge and the natural flora and fauna surrounding it. All meals and overnight at, MARA SERENA LODGE.
DAY 08: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
After breakfast we drive back to Nairobi with a game drive en route arriving early afternoon. Dinner and overnight at The Stanley Hotel.
8 DAYS SAMBURU/ ABERDARES/ L. NAKURU/L. NAIVASHA/ MAASAI MARA
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This safari will take you to central Kenya as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Kikuyu highlands and coffee plantations, proceeding north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu Game Reserve. After hats you drive to the tree hotel that is set on the slopes of snowcapped Mount Kenya., ringed by a dense rain forest that comes alive at dusk with the myriad sounds of creatures all sizes. After breakfast drive to the floor of the Great Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru National Park which has million of flamingos before heading further to Kenya’s most spectacular of all parks and reserves, Maasai Mara Game Reserve where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five ( lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant).
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1; Samburu Game Reserve;
Depart Nairobi for Samburu National reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
DAY 2; Samburu Game Reserve;
Full day in Samburu with game drives (optional visits to Samburu villages). All meals and overnight at a lodge.
DAY 3; Aberdare – Treetops;
Breakfast at a lodge and depart for the tree hotel arriving at outspan hotel for lunch. Afternoon transfer to treetops lodge for floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at treetops lodge
DAY 4; Lake Nakuru National Park;
Depart treetops hotel after breakfast and leave for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge.
DAY 5; Lake Naivasha Hells Gate National Park;
Breakfast and depart for Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha is one of the gems in a necklace of Rift Valley lakes, has a variety of bird life and hippo colonies. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha country club.
DAY 6; Maasai Mara Game Reserve;
Breakfast and leave for Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
DAY 7; Maasai Mara Game Reserve;
An extensive morning game drive is followed by a lazy restful afternoon by the poolside or another game drive. This part of the northern Serengeti is where the great wild best migration is resident and it will be possible to see huge herds of these animals covering much of the reserve. (optional balloon safari). Meals and overnight at a lodge.
DAY 8; Nairobi;
Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving at around 1400 hours.