Safari Type: Lodge Safari Duration: 6 nights 7 days
Locations Visited: Mount Kenya/Samburu/Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara
Safari Description: This safari combines some of Kenya best parks and reserves starting off with the mountainous region of Mount Kenya where the night is spent in a quiet Tree Hotel that overlooks a water hole where the big five come to quench their thirst. From the safety of your rooms you watch the sceneries unfolding. The following day, you cross the equator and enter Samburu National Reserve situated in the hot and arid part of Kenya’s vast Northern Frontier District against a backdrop of volcanic mountains; giant hills withered scrub trees punctuate the sparse and noiseless terrain with clusters of the incredibly hardy desert rose providing occasional flashes of vivid color. It is here, among the large herds of Oryx that the rare gravy zebra, the reticulated giraffe and the gerenuks are only found in this unique park. From Samburu, you cross the walls of the Great Rift Valley with dramatic landscapes to Lake Nakuru, and ornithological paradise before heading to the Masai Mara-the 8th wonder of the world where the annual migration of the wildebeest takes place.
Your Itinerary….
Day 1: Nairobi-Mountain Lodge
You depart Nairobi at 09.00hrs and drive through Kikuyu farmlands, of large plantations of coffee, tea and pineapples to Kiganjo and into Mountain Lodge Hotel set on the Slopes of Mountain Kenya right at the edge of the equatorial forest. You arrive in time for lunch. Mountain Lodge stands at 2,195m (7,200 ft) 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. This is the adventure offered at Mountain Lodge, regarded by many as having the most consistently high record of animal "visits" and sightings in the area. The rest of the afternoon/evening is spent watching game from the balconies of the lodge with dinner and overnight at the Lodge - (LD)
Day 2: Mount Kenya-Samburu
After breakfast, continue north past the Equator and the northern slopes of Mount Kenya to Kenya's northern frontier district of Samburu. You arrive for lunch at your lodge/Tented Camp set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River for lunch. Lunch is followed by an afternoon game drive along the riverine vegetation. Elephants are often seen browsing on the lush green leafy plants. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/tented Camp- BLD
Day 3: Samburu Game reserve
Today, you have an early morning game drive just before breakfast. Samburu National Reserve is renowned for unique animals that are only found to the North of the
equator. The long necked Gerenuk, the gravy's Zebra, the blue shanked Somali Ostrich, the reticulated giraffe and the herds of Oryx. You return to the lodge/tented for breakfast with the rest of the morning at Leisure. For the more adventures, short camel rides can be arranged directly with your lodge/Tented Camp (extra). Lunch is followed by a siesta before the afternoon game drive at 1500hrs. During the game drive we aim to search for the more elusive animals not yet seen. You return to the lodge/Tented camp just before dark for a hot shower dinner and overnight- BLD
Day 4: Samburu-Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, you drive back south to Nanyuki and around the Aberdares ranges to Nyahururu where you stop briefly to view the falls discovered by explorer Joseph Thomson in 1892. You continue down the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru arriving in the park for lunch at your Lodge. After lunch you enjoy an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is shallow water mass fed by rivers Njoro and nderit. The relatively shallow depth allows for growth of algae, which attract the one and half million of, lesser and greater flamingoes that feed on the shores. In addition, more than 350 different birds’ species have been recorded in this park.
Animals to be seen include giraffes, rhinos, waterbucks and a host of other animals. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge-BLD
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Today, we have an early breakfast then drive back through Naivasha and enjoy dramatic views of the Rift Valley to Narok. You then drive down to the floor and across to Narok and into the game filled plains of the Mara arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, you have your first game drive in this park an extension of the Serengeti. Animals to be seen include lion, giraffe, buffalo, hyenas, and a lot of plain game. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/Tented Camp - BLD
Day 6: Masai Mara
Today you have a full day in the Masai Mara. You enjoy a morning game drive just after breakfast in which you drive down to the hippo pools and watch these ancient mammals wallow in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserve. You return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you enjoy a siesta or take a dip in the pool to cool off the afternoon sun. At 1530hrs, you have an afternoon game drive to a different part of the park and search for animals not yet seen. You will find the undulating plains dotted with rocky outcrops (kopjes) that are favorite resting places for lions in the heat of the day. You return to the lodge just before dark for dinner and overnight. (BLD)
Day 7: Masai Mara -Nairobi
A wake up call at 0600hrs followed by a quick cup of coffee/tea, you then embark on your early morning game drive. This is a good time to watch the nocturnal animals going back to their dens after the night’s escapades of hunting for food. Some are still very active and if lucky, might come across some of the action. You have also have the chance of taking the Balloon Safari as an extra option (USD 450 per person) and fly over the plains of the Masai Mara which is a life-time experience). You return to the Lodge for a full breakfast. After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving around in the mid-afternoon- B
Prices:
Each of two people - USD $2355 per person sharing
Each of four people - USD $2120 per person sharing
Each of Six people - USD $1955 per person sharing
Prices valid until 15th Dec 2011
Safari prices include
- Accommodations as indicated or similar based on twin-bedded rooms with private bath facilities.
- Meals as indicated, B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
- Transport in a Customized Safari Van with Guaranteed window seat
- Access to photographic roof hatch in the Safari Van for photography and better viewing
- Services of an Experienced English speaking Driver-guide
- Game drives and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Mineral Water in the Safari Van
- Park entrance fees/conservation fees
Safari prices exclude
Personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, and room service; gratuities to your safari escort, lodge staff, driver-guide and personal insurance coverage
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