Samburu National Reserve, Mt. Kenya National Park, Lake Bogoria National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 1: Nairobi / Samburu National Reserve
0730hrs departure from your hotel in Nairobi and transfer by road to Samburu. Drive through beautiful farmlands as you head north towards the semi-arid countryside of the colorful Samburu tribesmen. Arrival for lunch and rest at camp followed by afternoon game viewing; animals in Samburu include rare grants gazelle, gerenuk, gravy’s zebra, beisa Oryx and other rare wild plants. Other activities on offer include guided bush walks, camel rides, bush sundowners, cultural visits and walks to nearby Samburu villages and others. Evening transfer back to camp for rest and dinner
Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
Early breakfast followed by full day game viewing or any other desired activity for the day such as guided nature walks, cultural visits to nearby villages, camel rides, massage, bush barbecues, animal tracking and guiding or a visit to Samburu rock art caves.
Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 3: Samburu / Mt. Kenya National Park
Breakfast at 0700hrs then drive to Mt. Kenya; drive via the equator point for photos and scenery viewing. Proceed to Mt. Kenya arriving for check in and lunch at lodge. Thereafter relax at the balcony of your rooms as you enjoy wildlife viewing in the quiet and serene surroundings of your lodge which is built on the lower slopes of Kenya’s highest mountain. Optional activities that you can enjoy include visit to the mountain for day trips, Maumau cave exploration and nature trails.
Overnight: Mt. Kenya Leisure Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 4: Mt. Kenya / Lake Bogoria
Early breakfast followed by morning departure to Lake Bogoria, this is famously known for its beauty, bubbling geysers and gushing hot springs. Arrive for check in and lunch at lodge then depart for afternoon exploration of the park. Various browsers can be spotted at the shores of the lake which is lined by pink flamingos. The camp has the only naturally heated pool within its beautiful landscaped gardens. When water levels increase in Nakuru, flamingos find it hard to feed in the lake and they therefore migrate to Bogoria; and vice versa. Evening transfer back to lodge for rest and dinner
Overnight: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 5: Lake Bogoria / Masai Mara National Reserve
Early breakfast followed by check out and morning departure from Bogoria to the Masai Mara reserve
On arrival check in to camp for lunch followed by afternoon exploration of the majestic Mara Reserve; the park offers unrivalled game viewing opportunities all year round. Animals easily spotted include the plains game, the big four (lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino) with lucky sightings of the cats (leopard & cheetah). In the evening, transfer back to camp for rest and dinner
Overnight: Ol Moran Tented Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 6: Masai Mara
Breakfast at 0700hrs then proceed for a morning game drive to see the park when most active. Break for lunch at camp or alternatively carry packed picnic lunch to eat during game drives. Afternoon game drive to explore the new 8th wonder of the world. Cultural visit to a Masai village can be organized at a small extra cost
Balloon safaris are available on request and take place early in the morning before sunrise. More optional activities are available at the camp such as guided nature walks, night game viewing, e.t.c. Evening transfer back to accommodation for dinner and rest
Overnight: Ol Moran Tented Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 7: Masai Mara / Nairobi
Breakfast followed by check out then morning exploration of the park one last time. After your game drive, exit from park and be driven back to Nairobi with stop for lunch at Narok town. Proceed to Nairobi arriving in the evening for transfer to your hotel / Airport for your flight.
What is included?
– Park fees
– Transfers and game drives in hatch roof safari minibus
– Full board accommodation in selected camp
– Evacuation insurance
– Professionally trained English speaking tour guide
– A litre of drinking water per person per day
What is NOT included?
– Any optional activities such as village visit, balloon safaris, night game viewing, guided nature walks, e.t.c
– Alcoholic / non alcoholic beverages, laundry, visa, email, e.t.c
– International flights
– Tips
– Any other item not mentioned in the above program
Additional notes:
– Costs reduce with increasing number of participants
– Additional nights can be organized in various parks
– Extra nights in Nairobi can be organized at discounted rates
– Safari is flexible and can be extended to the beach
– Can be upgraded to high end luxury camps on request