Overview

The safari visits four parks in Kenya. Aberdare National Park is quite diverse with deep ravines that cut through the forested eastern and western slopes. Samburu Game Reserve is situated in the hot and arid fringes of Kenya's vast Northern Frontier District. The area is home to the Samburu tribe, pastoral relatives of the Masai. Samburu Reserve as a safari destination has rugged and dramatic landscape; the Owasso Nyiro River runs along the southern boundary dividing Samburu Game Reserve and is home to crocodile and hippo with the many animals visiting to drink during the heat of the day. Lake Nakuru has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores and also rich wildlife including Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and less commonly the Rhino.

DAY 1: NAIROBI-ABERDARE

On the day of your arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Airport where you shall be briefed about the safari. Depart Nairobi for a journey across the Kenyan Highlands, through pineapple and coffee plantations. Arrive Aberdare National Park in time for lunch. Drive through the park watching wildlife along the way to the lodge. After checking in, enjoy lunch and a short rest. Afternoon game viewing from the balconies of the tree hotel. The Aberdare national park is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Suggested Accommodation or similar standard

The Ark Lodge www.thearkkenya.com

Treetops Lodge www.aberdaresafarihotels.co.ke

Serena Mountain Lodge www.serenahotels.com

DAY 2: ABERDARE-SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK

Early breakfast at the lodge. Depart Aberdare for Samburu Game Reserve.  Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park famous  for the Samburu semi-nomadic tribesmen, the reticulated giraffe, the Grevy's zebra gerenuk, beisa oryx and a host of the big game including elephant and lion. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Suggested Accommodation or similar standard

Samburu Sentrim Camp 3* www.sentrim-hotels.com

Samburu Sopa Lodge 4* www.sopalodges.com

Elephant Bedroom Camp 5* www.atua-enkop.com

DAY 3: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

On this day, after breakfast spend Full day with morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu National Reserve, which has its backdrop the great table mountain Ololokwe. Vegetation is limited to a narrow stretch of doum palms tamarind and some woodland bordering the Ewaso Ng’iro River. Away from this is hot dusty scrubland and acacia woodland. Samburu is also home to the third of Kenya’s giraffe species – the rare Reticulated Giraffe (only found in the Northern parks). This is also where you see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

DAY 4: SAMBURU-LAKE NAKURU

Early breakfast at the camp then check out and drive to the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a game drive in this beautiful park. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the smallest but best game parks in Africa. The soda lake is home to a sea of pink flamingos and the surrounding parkland offers the closest view you're likely to get of a white rhino (they tend to gather in front of the acacia forest at the southern end of the lake). Other park residents include leopards, buffaloes and hippos. The park is best explored in the golden sun of the late afternoon. You can circle the lake clockwise in your van then drive to the top of Baboon Cliff for a stunning sunset view. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

Suggested Accommodation or similar stand

Jarika county Lodge3* www.jarikacountylodge.com

Lake Nakuru Lodge 4* www.lakenakurulodge.com

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge 5* www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU-MASAI MARA

Breakfast at the Camp/Lodge. Depart Nakuru for a journey along the floor of the great rift valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway’s country ‘’Serengeti plans’’ Arrive Mara in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Suggested Accommodation or similar standard.

Explore Nature Mara Lodge 3* www.explorenaturemaralodge.com

Mara Sopa Lodge 4* www.sopalodges.com

Ashnil Mara Luxury Camp 5* www.ashnilhotels.com

DAY 6: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Full day at this famous reserve searching for wild game with an option to enjoy a balloon safari (extra cost of USD450). Leave the lodge with picnic lunch for a full day game drive. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/lodge.

DAY 7: MASAI MARA-NAIROBI

Early morning game drive followed by late breakfast at the Camp/Lodge and a departure to Nairobi. A stop over is provided at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts. On arrival drop off at the airport for final departure.

.…..End of Safari……

Overview

The safari visits four beautiful parks in Kenya. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and less commonly the Rhino. It also visits Lake Naivasha a fresh water lake where you take a boat ride to view the Hippos. Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya's national parks. Tsavo west national park offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world and attractions include elephant, rhino, hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, buffalos, diverse plant and bird species.  

DAY 1: NAIROBI - MASAI MARA

On the day of your arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Airport where you shall be briefed about the safari. Depart Nairobi for a journey south along the floor of the great Rift Valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti plans''. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Explore Nature Mara Lodge 3* www.explorenaturemaralodge.com

Osero Lodge 4* www.oserolodge.com

Mara Sarova Luxury Camp 5* www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 2: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Full day at this famous reserve searching for wild game with an option to enjoy a balloon safari (extra cost of USD450). Leave the lodge with picnic lunch for a full day game drive. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/lodge.

DAY 3: MASAI MARA – LAKE NAIVASHA

Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the lodge/camp. Depart for Lake Naivasha with stop at Narok which is the Masai city. Arrive Naivasha in time for lunch. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus is almost 13 km's across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo populations sleep the day out in the shallows. Lunch at the lodge.  Afternoon you proceed for a boat ride to view the hippos with an option to visit the crescent Island (extra cost).  The rest of the evening leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Sweetlake Resort 3* www.sweetlakeresort.com

Naivasha Sopa Lodge 4* www.sopalodges.com

Enashipai Lodge 5* www.enashipai.com

DAY 4: LAKE NAIVASHA-AMBOSELI

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and depart to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch. Check in at the Camp/Lodge. Rest in the afternoon, in the evening enjoy game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Maasai Simba Camp3*  www.maasaicamp.com

Amboseli Sopa Lodge 4* www.sopalodges.com

Amboseli Serena Lodge 5* www.serenahotels.com

DAY 5: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive with a big chance to view the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of morning free with an option to visit the Masai Village (extra cost) Lunch at the camp. In evening game drive in the park in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Giraffe, lion, buffalo, cheetah, baboon, gazelle, hippo and wildebeest. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.

DAY 6: AMBOSELI –TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at lodge/camp. Depart for Tsavo West National Park. The Park is a vast expansion of African savanna with a more diverse array of habitats which include open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. It’s famous for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk among other mammal’s species and bird life. Other notable features include Mzima Springs which are water source for Mombasa Town, Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones, which is an example of recent volcanic eruption. The Movie Ghost and the Darkness was shot here.  Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Rhino Valley lodge 3* www.rhinovalleylodge.co.ke

Ngulia Safari Lodge 4*  www.safari-hotels.com

Kilaguni Serena Lodge 5* www.serenahotels.com

DAY 7: TSAVO WEST - NAIROBI

Breakfast at the Lodge. Depart for Nairobi arriving late afternoon. Lunch enroute (own cost). On arrival drop off at the Airport for final departure.

                                                             .…..End of Safari……

Overview

The safari visits four beautiful parks in Kenya. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and less commonly the Rhino. It also visits Lake Naivasha a fresh water lake where you take a boat ride to view the Hippos. Lake Bogoria, saline water shallow is located at the northern region of the Kenyan Rift valley south of Lake Baringo. Geysers and Hot springs are the major attractions which are at the central basin of the lake. Abundance of birds and wildlife can also be seen here. Lake Nakuru has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores and also rich wildlife including Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos.

DAY 1: NAIROBI - MASAI MARA

On the day of your arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Airport where you shall be briefed about the safari. Depart Nairobi for a journey south along the floor of the great Rift Valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti plans''. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Explore Nature Mara Lodge 3* www.explorenaturemaralodge.com

Mara River Safari Camp 4* www.mararivercamp.co.ke

Keekorok Lodge 5* www.sunafricahotels.com

 DAY 2 & 3: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Early morning balloon safari is available as an option at USD 450 per person. The balloon launches at 0600hrs and takes one hour.

Full day game viewing at this famous reserve whereby you leave the Camp/Lodge with picnic lunch. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/lodge.

DAY 4: MASAI MARA – LAKE NAIVASHA

Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the lodge/camp. Depart for Lake Naivasha with stop at Narok which is the Masai city. Arrive Naivasha in time for lunch. Afternoon take a boat ride with an option to visit the Crescent Island (extra cost). Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus is almost 13 km's across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo populations sleep the day out in the shallows. The rest of the evening leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Masada Hotel 3* www.superiorhotels.com  

Naivasha Simba Lodge 4* www.simbalodges.com

Enashipai Lodge 5* www.enashipai.com

DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA-LAKE BOGORIA

After breakfast check out from the lodge and drive to the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Bogoria. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, explore Lake Bogoria National Reserve on a game drive and walk around this spectacular lake in the heart of an arid landscape. The soda lake attracts massive flocks of flamingos and is often carpeted in pink, due to the high concentrations of flamingos. The western shore has hot springs and spouting geysers, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local Flamingos. The shores are always lined with Gazelle, Zebra, Baboons and this is one of the best places to see Greater kudu. Return to the Lodge later in the evening for Dinner and Overnight.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Lake Bogoria Resort 3* www.lakebogoria-hotel.com 

DAY 6: LAKE BOGORIA-LAKE NAKURU

After breakfast in the morning, depart Lake Bogoria and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Arrive early in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the smallest but best game parks in Africa. The soda lake is home to a sea of pink flamingos and the surrounding parkland offers the closest view you're likely to get of a white rhino (they tend to gather in front of the acacia forest at the southern end of the lake). Other park residents include leopards, buffaloes and hippos. The park is best explored in the golden sun of the late afternoon. You can circle the lake clockwise in your car, and then drive to the top of Baboon Cliff for a stunning sunset view. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

Suggested Accommodation or similar stand

Hotel CityMax 3* www.hotelcitymax.co.ke  

Flamingo Hill Camp 4* www.flamingohillcamp.com

The Cliff 5* www.thecliffkenya.com

DAY 7: LAKE NAKURU-NAIROBI

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon. A stop is provided at the Great Rift Valley view point. On arrival drop off at the Airport.

.…..End of Safari……

OVERVIEW

An opportunity to find out about the day-to-day activities of the Maasai, their bush survival skills, and experience some of their unique ways of life.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL - MAASAILAND

Drive from Nairobi via Narok to our Maji Moto Maasai Cultural camp, nestled at the northern foot of the Loita Hills. Maji Moto means hot water in Kiswahili and true enough a pure, steaming spring pours out of the rocks. After watching the sunset from a hillside view-point you can bathe in the natural hot water as people have done for thousands of years before you. Around you are glassy volcanic flakes, used for making stone tools from before the times of iron. Next, an evening meal cooked on wood fires under the stars before you retire to your tent, protected through the night by Maasai warriors.

DAY 2: MAASAILAND

After an early breakfast walk with the Maasai up into the Loita Hills. This is a very remote part of Maasai land, seen by very few visitors. You will be introduced to the sounds, sights and smells of the bush – each plant, or bird, or insect has a story to tell. These will become familiar to you on future walks, and you will feel closeness to the land that no tourist in a minibus will ever understand.

Return to the camp for lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to a Maasai boma or homestead. Here you’ll be introduced to the work of the women and life of the children. There will be time for sitting down in the shade and making the famous colored bead work jewelry – necklaces, earrings, bracelets – and if they don’t come up to professional standards, you can buy beautifully crafted jewelry from the women of the village as souvenirs. You might also get a chance to try your hand at milking goats, fetching water with the kids from the spring or cooking chapattis on the always-lit fire in the huts. The day ends with an evening meal and a chance to learn Maasai songs round the camp fire.

DAYS 3 & 4: MAASAILAND

Wake early, have a light breakfast, and set off into the bush. Everything you need for the next two nights will be carried with you or found in the bush. Along the way you will learn the essentials of survival in the bush, such as how to throw spears and clubs, make and shoot slingshots and make arrows with a deadly paste of the poison tree made from boiled leaves. You’ll learn how to light fire without matches, and be introduced to many different plants and herbs that are used as traditional medicines and tonics. You’ll begin to spot the tracks of animals – large and small – where you previously just saw earth, and to recognize the signs and sounds the animals make when danger threatens. After sundown you’ll fall asleep under the protection of the Maasai whilst listening to the evocative sounds of the African night all around.

DAY 5: MAASAILAND

Begin with a morning walk to arrive at a bush camp where you will prepare for a rite-of-passage ceremony. You’ll receive a rungu (carved club) and traditional blanket as you begin a celebration that can go on into the night with dancing and honey beer for blessings.

DAY 6: MAASAILAND – MASAI MARA

Breakfast at the camp. Depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve.

NOTE: General accommodation in Maasai Land is camping in tents in the bush, which allows us greater access to wilder areas. All equipment is carried by local porters; you only carry a day-pack with personal gear. You are welcome to participate in camp chores if you wish but it is not required. We buy fresh produce and other food locally, and to ensure high standards of hygiene all food is prepared by our own staff. We can cater for special dietary requirements with advance notice, and there are no additional food charges during the trip.

On arrival in Mara, enjoy lunch at the lodge/camp. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Suggested Accommodation:

Explore Nature Lodge 3* www.explorenaturemaralodge.com

Simba Oryx 4* www.simba-oryx.com

Keekorok Lodge 5* www.sunafricahotels.com 

DAY 7: MASAI MARA

Full day game viewing whereby you leave the camp after breakfast with picnic lunch.

The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature’s few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara’s birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

DAY 8: MARA – NAIROBI

Early morning game drive, return to the camp/lodge for breakfast. Depart for Nairobi.  A stopover is provided at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts. On arrival in Nairobi drop off at the airport.

…..End of Safari……

Day 1: Nairobi/ Masai Mara

Arrive JKIA, you will be met and briefed on the safari. Depart Nairobi for a journey along the floor of the great rift valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway’s country ‘’Serengeti plans’’ Arrive Mara in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp.

Suggested Accommodation or similar standard:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge 3* www.jambomara.com

Mara Leisure Camp 4* www.marasa.com

Mara Serena Lodge 5* www.serenahotels.com  

Day 2: Masai Mara

Early morning balloon safari is available as an option at USD 450 per person. The Balloon launches at 0600hrs and takes one hour. On landing you will be welcomed with a champagne bush breakfast.

Full day game viewing whereby you leave the lodge after breakfast with picnic lunch.

The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature’s few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara’s birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Day 3: Mara – Naivasha

Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the lodge. Depart for Lake Naivasha. A stopover is provided at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts.  Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon proceed for a boat ride in this fresh water lake to view the hippos. This is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus is almost 13 km's across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Visit to crescent Island or Hell’s gate national park at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Suggested Accommodation or similar standard:

Burch’s Resort 3* www.burchsresort.co.ke

Sawela Lodge 4* www.sawelalodges.com

Enashipai Lodge 5* www.enashipai.com

Day 4: Naivasha – Lake Nakuru

Breakfast at the lodge. Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Morning game drive. Lunch at the lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. This shallow Soda Lake has been famous for its flamingos but has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’ delight with more than 400 species of bird found here. You may get out of the vehicle at the lake shore to get a closer look at the birds. The nearby cliffs offer sightings of baboons, birds of prey and scurrying hyraxes, as well as great views of the park. The national park covers 180 sq km and is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, and the occasional leopard as well as white and black rhinos which were introduced to the park some years ago. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Jarika County Hotel 3* www.jarikacountylodge.com

Nakuru Sopa Lodge 4* www.sopalodges.com

The Cliff Kenya 5* www.thecliffkenya.com

Day 5: Nakuru - Samburu Game Reserve

Early breakfast at the lodge. Depart for Samburu National Reserve which lies on the vast semi desert lands of Northern Kenya and arrive in time for lunch.  Afternoon game drive will introduce you to the animals which are peculiar to this area; the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and the Somali ostrich. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

Suggested accommodation or similar standard:

Sentrim Samburu Camp 3* www.sentrimhotels.net

Samburu Simba Lodge 4* www.simbalodges.com

Elephant Bedroom Camp 5* www.atua-enkop.com 

Day 6: Samburu Game Reserve

Early morning and evening game drives in exploration of this harshly beautiful reserve where game abounds especially in the forested fringes of the Uaso Nyiro River which flows gently through the dry landscape. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 7: Samburu – Aberdare National Park

After breakfast depart for Aberdare National Park reaching the foothills of Aberdare Ranges where much coffee and tea is grown.  On arrival at the base hotel drop the excess luggage, lunch and drive through the forest to reach your hotel where the night is spent watching the never ending pageant of wildlife which visits the floodlit waterhole and saltlick below. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Suggested Accommodation or similar standard

The Ark Lodge 4* www.thearkkenya.com

Tree Tops Lodge 4*   www.treetops.co.ke

Day 8: Aberdare - Amboseli

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Amboseli National Park with picnic lunch. On arrival enjoy an evening game drive in this beautiful park. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Suggested Accommodation or similar standard:

Sentrim Amboseli Camp 3* www.sentrimhotels.net

Kibo Safari Camp 4* www.kibosafaricamp.com  

Amboseli Serena Lodge 5* www.serenahotels.com

Day 9: Amboseli National Park

Early morning game drive. Arid looking as Amboseli has historically supported both game and the Masai that kept their herds of cattle here. It is thanks to the waters that run off Africa's greatest mountain that the apparently dry Amboseli, Kenya's first game sanctuary is able to support its wildlife. Mount Kilimanjaro broods high over Amboseli. The mountain now provides water for the park, wonderful views and, of course, the most glorious background for animal photography. You have an option to visit the Masai Village (extra cost). Lunch at the lodge/camp. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge/camp.

Day 10: Amboseli – Nairobi

Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the lodge/camp. Depart for Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon. Drop off at the airport for final departure.

…..END OF SAFARI….

BUDGET SAFARI

DAY 1: NAIROBI - AMBOSELI

Arrive JKIA, you will be met by our representative and briefed on your safari.
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park. Lunch at the camp. Afternoon game viewing with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Dinner and overnight at the Kimana Camp. www.kimanacamps.com

DAY 2: AMBOSELI - TSAVO EAST

Early breakfast. Proceed for an extended morning game drive. Arid looking as Amboseli has historically supported both game and the Masai that kept their herds of cattle here. It is thanks to the waters that run off Africa's greatest mountain that the apparently dry Amboseli, Kenya's first game sanctuary is able to support its wildlife. Mount Kilimanjaro broods high over Amboseli. The mountain now provides water for the park, wonderful views and, of course, the most glorious background for animal photography. You have an option to visit the Masai Village (extra cost). Lunch at the camp. Depart for Tsavo East to arrive in the evening. Game drive enroute time allowing. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Tsavo Camp. www.sentrimhotels.net

DAY 3 & 4: TSAVO EAST

Early breakfast. Depart with picnic lunch for a full day game drive.

Tsavo East is Kenya’s largest game sanctuary famed for its huge herds of elephants.  It is also home to lion, rhino, giraffe and zebra as well as a variety of other smaller game. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Tsavo Camp.

DAY 5: TSAVO EAST – NAIVASHA

Early breakfast. Depart for Naivasha via Nairobi. Lunch will be enroute.

Arrive in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Oloiden Camp. www.oloidencamp.com

Day 6: NAIVASHA – HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at the Camp. Depart with picnic lunch for Hell’s Gate National Park

There are many activities you can do within Hell’s Gate including, walking, cycling, rock climbing, bird watching and trekking through the gorge amongst the geysers – the choice is yours. There is also a hot water swimming pool within the park that acts as a spa.

Enjoy a swim in the pool and see how your skin is cleansed.

Lake Naivasha lies among extinct volcanoes on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Later in the afternoon you can opt for a boat ride to view the hippos. This is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus is almost 13km's across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. You can also visit to crescent Island at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 7: NAIVASHA – LAKE NAKURU

Breakfast at the camp. Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Picnic lunch in the park. Full day game drive. Lake Nakuru has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores. Also of interest is an area of 188 km around the lake fenced off as a sanctuary to protect Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos. The park now has more than 25 rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in the country, so the chances of spotting these survivors are good. Dinner and overnight at Hotel CityMax. www.hotelcitymax.co.ke

DAY 8:  LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA  

Early breakfast. Depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon proceed for a game drive in this world famous game reserve. At dusk return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the camp. www.lenchadatouristcamp.com

DAY 9 - 11: MASAI MARA

Full day game viewing whereby you leave the camp after breakfast with picnic lunch.

As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Masai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day . Dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 12: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI

Early breakfast at the camp.  Proceed for a morning game drive. Return to the camp for lunch. Depart for Nairobi.  A stop is provided at Narok Town the Masai city where you can buy handicrafts and souvenirs. Arrive Nairobi late evening. Overnight at After40 Hotel booked on bed & breakfast. www.after40hotel.com

DAY 13: DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel (packed breakfast if flight is early). Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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