DAY 1 NAIROBI
Upon arrival in the Kenyan capital, you will be recieved by our representative and
transferred to Trademark Hotel.This is located within a famous mall called Village
Market. There are many restaurants, shops, gaming centres as well as ATM centres
here.
Overnight on BB
Day 2: SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Post breakfast at 8 AM drive north to Samburu, where the climate is drier, and the land is
semi-desert. Spend the next two days exploring the Samburu Game Reserve. Keep your
camera and binoculars ready, as the wildlife is plentiful. See the thin-striped Grevy’s zebra,
reticulated giraffe, blue-necked Somali ostrich, and Beisa Oryx, all species only found north
of the equator. The long-necked gerenuk, a graceful antelope,spends most of its time here in
a bi-pedal stance, seeking succulent leaves. Later, relax at your lodge on the banks of the
Ewaso Nyiro River, deep in the reserve. Accommodation is provided in luxuriously appointed
rooms set under thatch, with en-suite facilities and a private veranda at the Sarova Shaba
Lodge.Afternoon game drive.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
Day 3: SAMBURU
Today you have morning and afternoon game drives, with opportunities to take some superb
photographs in the low morning and afternoon sunlight. As Samburu is one of the smaller
parks, chances for sporting all the big five and species unique to Samburu, such as the
Grevy’s zebra, are excellent. This is the easiest park in the Kenya tour circuit to see the “Big
Five”. In between game drives, you can do some excellent birdwatching from the Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
Day 4: OL- PEJETA CONSERVANCY
After breakfast, you will continue the safari. Today going South via the Central Kenya
highlands. Drive on to the Equator, where you have a stopover and on to Serena
Sweetwaters, arriving in the afternoon. After lunch, you will have a game drive in the
Olpejeta Conservancy and a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. It is home to the big
five.This camp is located next to a watering hole so you can actually watch the animals from
your tent.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast & early morning game drive, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake
Nakuru is a 200-sq.Km shallow Alkaline Soda Lake which lies in the volcanic-strewn Rift
Valley and is one of a chain of lakes stretching the length of Kenya from Tanzania to
Ethiopia. It previously hosted the world’s greatest bird spectacle with millions of pink
flamingos (which have migrated, but some flocks are usually found here) and pelicans, birds
of prey like vultures, eagles, and such animals as waterbuck and black rhinos, buffalo,
reedbuck, gazelle, leopard, hyrax, hippos, velvet-monkey, Rothschild giraffe and baboon.
This is an ideal place for ornithologists and photographers.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
Day 6: MASAI MARA
After an early morning breakfast and en route to the gate game drive , proceed to Masai
Mara . The Masai Mara is the Crown jewel of Kenya’s game parks, located in the northern
section of the great Serengeti plains. The reserve is the home of the “big five” …. elephant,
lion, leopard, buffalo, and Rhino, as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, wildebeests, hippo,
impala gazelle, and numerous other wildlife, including hundreds of species of birds.For the
next two nights, you will find your accommodations at the Mara Sarova , one of the Mara’s
premier tented camps. This allows you to immerse yourself in the wilderness while still
enjoying all the comforts of home. Perched on the edge of the Olololo escarpment and
enveloped by the lush forest canopy, each sumptuous tent offers panoramic views of the
world’s most extensive grassland ecosystem, which is still under the watchful care of the
Masai tribe.You can look forward to thrilling game drives, where Mara’s wonders will be
unveiled before your eyes. After you check in and savor a delicious lunch, you’ll have some
leisure time to unwind and take a refreshing dip in the pool. Later in the afternoon, you will
reconnect with your private guide for an exciting game drive in pursuit of the “big five.” The
soft afternoon light is ideal for capturing the beauty of the rolling plains of the Masai Mara.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
Day 7: MASAI MARA
The following morning, you will experience the enchantment of waking before sunrise.After
savouring a cup of tea or coffee, you will embark on an early morning game drive as the sun
begins to paint the Mara with its first light. The Mara reveals its magic in these early hours;
melodious birdsong fills the air, the morning breeze carries a fresh and invigorating scent,
and the wildlife starts to stir, welcoming the new day. Zebras frolic and exchange greetings,
jackals gracefully bound through the grass in search of mice, rabbits dart about,baboons
engage in animated chatter, and inquisitive giraffes observe you while munching on acacia
leaves. You might even stumble upon a lion family sharing the remnants of last night’s hunt,
or spot a leopard taking a leisurely nap in a tree. After returning to the camp, a lavish buffet
breakfast awaits you. An afternoon of rest and relaxation.Following this, you will head out
once more with your driver/guide for a late afternoon game drive, venturing deeper into the
heart of the Mara. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the “little five” – the Thompson’s
gazelle, jackal, African hare, vervet monkeys, and banded mongoose. These smaller
creatures can be just as fascinating and entertaining to observe as their larger counterparts.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
Optional Activities :
Masai Village Visit – US$ 25 per person
Balloon Safari – US$ 450 per person
Day 8:DEPARTURE
After breakfast,You affectionately say goodbye to the great Masai Mara and drive to
Nairobi as you sit back and savour the fresh memories of your just completed Kenyan
safari. You will be transferred to the airport for your international flights.
Extra nights in Nairobi on B&B basis:
USD 180/- for Single occupancy
USD 220/- for Double occupancy
FESTIVE SEASON SUPPLEMENTS APPLICABLE FOR EASTER AND
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR
NB:
THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO AVAILIABILITY ON TIME OF
CONFIRMATION OF ITINERARY BOOKINGS or alternate accomodations will be
booked with your prior approval.
Price Includes
-Accommodation at all lodges and tented camps on full board.
-1 liter per person per day bottled water for use during the safari
-Services of an English-speaking experienced driver/guide
-Transport in a 4 x 4 Safari Land cruiser with a pop-up roof for easier
game viewing and
photography. Exclusive use of safari vehicle throughout the duration of
the trip
– Meals as in itinerary
– All government taxes and levies
- Air evacuation in case of a life-threatening accident or injury
– Safari accessories (First Aid kit, cool box, and fire extinguisher)
Emergency number 24
hours. All safari vehicles are equipped with RF radio
Price Excludes
-International flights & Visas
– Driver tips
– Balloon safari
– Masai village visit
– Expenses of a personal nature, such as visas, etc
– Any other expenses not noted above