Safari Type: Lodge Safari Duration: 6 nights 7 days

Locations Visited: Aberdares/Lake Nakuru//Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara

Safari Description: In addition to Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, this safari visits Samburu National Reserve. The Game Reserve is 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.

Safari 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, enjoy an early morning game drive that offers an opportune time to see the late hunters. After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving around in the mid-afternoon- B

Safari Price: USD $2450 per person sharing in a group of two
   

Prices valid until 22nd Dec 2017
Departure Information: Time: 0900hrs daily

The Safari Price is inclusive of:
Transport in a 7 seater Safari Van with pop up roof for game viewing and photography
Accommodation as specified in an ensuite room with private facilities
All park entrance fees
All Government taxes and levies
3 Meals a Day –B- breakfast: L- Lunch: D- dinner
Game drives
One Litre Mineral water a day while on safari
Drivers Allowances
Return airport Transfers in Nairobi

Safari price does not included
Accommodation in Nairobi
International airfare & flights
Airport departure tax
Travel insurance
Visa and Passport fees
Drinks, tips and laundry

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