Sandbur—
Laikipia — Lake Nakuru — Masai Mara
10
Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari

Zebras
Drinking from a Waterhole in Laikipia
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Lake
Nakuru National Park Black Rhino
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Masai
Mara Game Reserve Lion Cubs
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Itinerary
Summary
Day 1: Nairobi —
Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Samburu
Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu
—
Laikipia
Day 4: Sabuk Lodge
Day 5:
Sabuk
Fly Camp
Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 7: Lake Nakuru —
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10: Masai Mara —
Nairobi
Cost
for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April
- May |
Rest
of Year |
Double
Occupancy |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Single
Supplement |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Child
rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
Nairobi — Samburu Game
Reserve
This morning we travel
by road to Kenya's northern frontier. Wild and rugged,
Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs
watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also
one of Kenya's most protected areas and home to species
only found north of the equator, from the reticulated
giraffe to Grevy's zebras and Beisa oryxes. We also
enjoy Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp,
our luxurious tents set beneath a canopy of acacia
trees along the banks of the river.
Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids
Camp or Samburu Serena
Meal
Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day
2
Explore Samburu Game Reserve
Dawn breaks in golden
bands as we start our day in the bush by scanning
the river from our tent's veranda with a cup of steaming
coffee in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, we're
off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards,
and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve's grasslands
and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating
pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation
in our cozy camp.
Overnight at Larsens
Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3
Samburu —
Laikipia
Northern
Kenya
Depart
from camp early in the morning, with a picnic lunch,
for a 5-hour drive through dramatic semi-desert countryside,
arriving at Sabuk, on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro
River. Relax, maybe swim in the river or just enjoy
the uninterrupted view across the Laikipia plains.
Enjoy an early evening bush sundowner or a short walk
from camp, watching the sun set behind the hills.
The elusive Greater Kudu and large Elephant herds
can be seen on the walks.
Overnight at Sabuk Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4
Laikipia
Northern
Kenya
Set off in the cool
early morning for a walk or ride with camels. Led by
a professional safari guide and his team of trained
Masai trekkers, the walk takes you across the hills
with glimpses of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Brunch is under
the acacia trees. Take an afternoon swim in a natural
rock pool. Return to Sabuk Lodge for campfire sundowners
and dinner.
Overnight
at Sabuk Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5
Laikipia Northern Kenya
The day will be spent walking
with and or riding a camel assisted safari. Your guide
and professional crew of Samburu warriors will accompany
you and set up a fly camp for 1 night along the dramatic
gorges of the tumbling Ewaso Nyiro River. The trek
is easy and great for inquisitive family groups wishing
to learn more about bush craft and its natural inhabitants
at close quarters.
Overnight
at Sabuk Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6
Laikipia — Lake
Nakuru National Park
Returning back to the Sabuk lodge
just after sunrise and a hearty bush breakfast we
then depart and drive down the escarpments and across
to the Rift Valley, arriving at Lion Hill in time
for lunch. World famous for its millions of shimmering
pink flamingoes; Lake Nakuru is an ornithologists'
Mecca. Flotillas of Pelicans swimming by, hundreds
of storks, herons and egrets add to this natural menagerie
of colour. The park is also one of the few reserves
left where one can see both Black & White Rhinos
in the wild. Together with lurking Lions, Giraffes
and Leopards, Lake Nakuru provides excellent game
viewing amongst the 'yellow barked acacia forests'.
Overnight
at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day 7
Lake Nakuru —
Masai Mara
After
an early start from Lion Hill, we drive slowly up the
other side of the Rift Valley onto the Mau Escarpment
and through the verdant tea growing zones of Kericho.
We make a gentle descent down to the Masai Mara, arriving
in camp for lunch. Elephant Pepper camp is at a specially
chosen site, away from the busy tourist circuit. This
secluded camp offers you the traditional safari experience
in one of Kenya's most famous wildlife havens.
Overnight
at Elephant Pepper Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 8 &
Day 9
Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy the spectacular
game viewing experience with full days exploring this
vast reserve. Your hosts in camp serve delicious home
cooked north Italian cuisine based on the Cheli family
recipes. Game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners
and bush walks make this an unforgettable safari.
The Mara is famous for its prolific big game, predatory
cats and vast antelope herds.
Overnight
at Elephant Pepper Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
10
Masai Mara —
Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning 'Spice'
game drive followed by a complete English breakfast
at your lodge. Mid-morning drive to Nairobi. The balance
of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted
shopping and sightseeing.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast}
Included
Safari Features
*
Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu,
Laikipia, Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara
*
Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional
Safari Escort is available upon request)
* Finest accommodations in Samburu,
Laikipia, Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara
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Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking
this safari
*
Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency
air rescue
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* All meals included while on safari
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Up to 14 Extensive Game drives
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Pre–tour itinerary document
Excluded
Safari Features
* Personal expenses
such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication
charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone
calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury
spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated
in the itinerary
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is
450 US Dollars), Nature walks etc
* Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps
and airports
* Christmas, New Year
and Easter Supplement
* Sundowner bush cocktails
and bush dinner
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* International Airfare
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that Complement this Safari
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