Day 1: Nairobi to 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 2: 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 3: 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 camp
Samburu Game Lodge LDB – www.wildernesslodges.co.ke/wildernessLodges.html
Day 4: Samburu – Lake nakuru (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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Masaai Mara – Lake naivasha (330km)
7.30am Full buffet breakfast in the lodge then check out. Drive to lakeNaivasha 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 8: 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 9: GREEN CRATER LAKE WALK
Breakfast will be at 7.00 am,The road to the Green Crater Lake takes you out of Naivasha and along a rough and bumpy road down the edge of lake Naivasha, passing by huge Greenhouses where roses and other flowers are grown for the export market. You will arrive at the Green Crater Lake at 9.30am approx and you will begin your morning game walk. The green crater lake was formed by volcanic activity. The group will walk in a reserve where its possible to get up close to Giraffe and many varieties of antelope. It’s a great opportunity for photos. The guides will answer questions about the animals, birdlife etc and point out the rocks formed due to the volcanic activity.
At 12.00pm you will leave for lunch at ‘Canary Camp’ about 20 minutes back down the road toward Naivasha town. This lunch will be supplied by KWSS and will be prepared by their cook. Carnary Camp is a lovely camp on the shore of Lake Naivasha and has a large resident bird population Ibis, superb starling. Lovebirds, fisheagle and Hoopoe and is a great opportunity to see the Black and White colobus monkey. After lunch you will have some free time. You could sit back at the campsite bar and enjoy a cold drink and a game of pool or participate in some optional activities like cycling around the village or hire a small power boat for a trip out on to the lake. An option worth considering for inclusion in the Itinerary.Elsamere, the home of the late Joy and George Adamson is just a few klms away. Joy is famous for her book ‘Born Free’ and was an artist of some note. For an entry fee of Ksh 1000 per pax (approx USD$10) they get to visit the small museum, watch a documentary video of their life and then sit in the lovely gardens beside the lake and enjoy an afternoon tea of beautiful cakes, scones and slices and tea and coffee. Elsamere opens at 3.30pm and I recommend INCLUDING this option. It will take about 2 hours.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Carnelley Tented, (Full Board). http://www.campcarnelleys.com/
Day 10: 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 11: 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 12 – 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 13: 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$ 2,789
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)