Day 1: Nairobi
Today you will be pick from the airport and be transferred to your hotel,then pre-departure meeting. Overnight at Hotel Hennesis – http://hotelhennessis.com/
Day2: Nairobi – Mt. Kenya
You will arrive in the airport where you will be collected by the company representative there after pre-brief safari orientation(pre-departure meeting) of the safari,After breakfast, leave Nairobi for Mount Kenya (Nanyuki) arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, visit the Mau Mau caves (where Kenyan freedom fighters could hide from the British troops during the struggle for independence)
Overnight at Bantu Lodge – http://www.mountainrockkenya.com/bantulodge/index.html
Day 3: Mt. Kenya – Drive To Samburu National Reserve (360km)
After breakfast ,Thereafter you will be drive north past the equator to the northern frontier district. Continue to the semi aridSamburu National reserve and check in to your campsite.
12.30pm – Lunch at the lodge. There will be time to settle in before your safari adventure.
4.00pm – Set out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Return to the lodge before dark.
7.30pm – Dinner in the lodge
Samburu Game Lodge LDB – www.wildernesslodges.co.ke/wildernessLodges.html
Samburu National Reserve is situated about 350 kms north of Nairobi in the semi arid part of Kenya. EwasoNyiro River, the only water source in the dry season, bisects the reserve and apart from providing water to life, the river is home to some of the biggest Reptiles in the region and attracts a good number of birds. Some 300 different species have already been recorded. An unusual forked palm, the doum palm, grows along the banks of this river and adds striking beauty to the panorama. Wildlife is surprisingly abundant for such a dry place and includes species such as Gerenuk, Dik-dik, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, Elephant, Cheetah, Leopard and Lion. There are several species, which are unique to this area including; Grevy’s zebra, Beisaoryx, Somali Ostrich and reticulated Giraffe”
Day 4: Samburu
6.00am – Wake up call.
6.30am – Set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal, it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog.whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring!
8.30am – Back at the lodge, enjoy your sumptuous breakfast.
12.30pm – lunch in the camp then its time at leisure to relax by the riverside watching crocodile
4.00pm – afternoon game drive. Return to the campsite before dark.
7.30pm – Dinner in the lodge
Samburu Game Lodge LDB – www.wildernesslodges.co.ke/wildernessLodges.html
Day 5: Samburu – Baringo (175km)
7.30am – After early breakfast depart for a morning game drive in the reserve, en-route to the gate. Drive a southerly direction to the equator for a brief stop. Here, the locals do a water demonstration to qualify the position of the equator and for a small tip you could be awarded an ‘equator Certificate’ After the brief stop, . Drive to the thompsons falls for a photo-stop then down into the great rift valley. As you ascend the eastern wall of the rift Valley, lush coffee and tea plantations reveal themselves and your driver-guides will give you a brief talk about coffee farming in Kenya.
12.30pm – After checking in at your camp in , settle down for lunch.
7.30pm – Dinner in the hotel
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru CHESTER HOTEL – http://www.kranhotels.com/?page_id=333
Day 6: Lake Baringo/ Bogoria-Lake Nakuru park
After breakfast we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, arriving at Lake Bogoria in time . Have morning trip to Lake Bogoira to explore the Lake Geysers and Hot spring and in good day you will view Kudus, Antelopes, Giraffes,later depart to lake Nakuru park
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru CHESTER HOTEL – http://www.kranhotels.com/?page_id=333
Day 7: Nakuru – Masai Mara (325km)
7.30am – Full buffet breakfast in the camp. Check out thereafter and drive via Narok town to Maasai Mara National reserve, the land of the Maasai tribe. The proud young Maasai warrior-nomads with their plaited hair, red cloaks, and spears, challenge your curiosity. The 700-square-mile Game Reserve is the Africa of your dreams, complete with wild animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. Check in to your lodge.
12.30pm – lunch in the lodge. There will be time to settle in before your first game drive.
4.00pm – Afternoon game drive in the reserve. Return to the camp before dark.
7.30pm – Dinner in the Tented camp.
Overnight: Mara Springs Tented Camp (LDB) – www.mountainrockkenya.com/marasprings/
Day 8, 9: Masai Mara:
6.00am – Wake up call. Tea, coffee and cookies will be served in the lodge. 6.30am – Set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal, it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog.whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring!
8.30am – Back at the lodge, enjoy your sumptuous breakfast.
10.00am -Mid morning game drive.
12.30pm – lunch in the campsite then its time at leisure to relax by the Swimming pool.
4.00pm – Afternoon game drive. Return to the campsite before dark.
7.30pm – Dinner in the camp
Overnight: Mara Springs Tented Camp (LDB) – www.mountainrockkenya.com/marasprings/
Day 10: Masaai Mara – Lake naivasha (330km)
7.30am – Full buffet breakfast in the lodge then check out. Drive to lake Naivasha where you will have your lunch enroute .after lunch in mtlongonot transit hotel you will go on with the drive to hells gate national park where you will see most of the activities which where formed Due to volcanic activities like hot, cold,warm springs.
05.00pm – arrive in the hotel
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Carnelley Tented, (Full Board). http://www.campcarnelleys.com/
Day 11: Crescent Island
Today you will wake up in the morning and be driven to Lake Naivasha for boat ride and visit to crescent Island and visit the Hippos.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Carnelley Tented, (Full Board). http://www.campcarnelleys.com/
Day 12: Lake Naivasha- Amboseli
You will take your early morning breakfast then you will be driven to the southern part of Kenya call Amboseli where you will pass the boarder of Kenya and Tanzania (note: please when you are passing to a Amboseli national park the visa is not needed because the park is on the side of Kenya.) You will arrive in the park in the late evening and the game drive enroute to your campsite
Overnight at Amboseli Kibo Tented Camp – http://kibosafaricamp.com/
Day 13: AMBOSELI PARK
Today you spend the all day full day game drive,We spend the enjoying the Amboseli through early morning and afternoon game drives.
The waters from Mt. Kilimanjaro drain under lava flows and surface in Amboseli, creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains. At 329 sq km Amboseli is a small park and lacks the profusion of animal species found in the Mara, but the landscape provides limited cover so we have better chances of seeing some of the larger predators. Buffaloes, lions, gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, Masai Giraffes, zebra, baboon, and waterbuck are all present in the park. further search of animals and better chances to see the Mount Kilimanjaro early morning. After breakfast depart for Tsavo West with a game drive en-route arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive with a visit of the rhino Sanctuary whereby if you are lucky you might see the “shy” rhino. Other animals likely to be seen are Elephants, Lion, zebra, Buffalo, warthog, Antelopes etc. There exists a large variety of Bird species, migratory and local at the Tsavo West.
Overnight at Amboseli Kibo Tented Camp – http://kibosafaricamp.com
Day 14 – Amboseli – Tsavo West
After breakfast depart for Tsavo West National Park. Afternoon game drive
Dinner and overnight at Ngulia Safari Lodge – http://www.safari-hotels.com/site/3.php?htl=3
Day 15: TSAVO -Nairobi
You will go for your morning breakfast then the game drive enroute when getting out of the national park, you will arrive in Nairobi at late lunch time go for your lunch enroute , Arrive in Nairobi 4pm latest
TOTAL COST PER PERSON IS USD$ 2,698
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in East Africa. (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.
- A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
- Each 4×4 Toyota Hiace minivan carries safari accessories including window sills, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies, and fees
- Pick up and drop off transfers
NOT INCLUDED:
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
- Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
- Tips
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
- Balloon safari in Maasai Mara (USD$475)per ride
- Personal needs
- Maasai village visit.(15_20usd$)
- Night game drive ($150 per person)