Aberdare — Samburu — Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters — Mt. Kenya Safari Club — Lake Nakuru — Masai Mara

(10 Days / 9 Nights) Kenya Safari

 

Jane Goodall Institute at Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary

Samburu Game Reserve in Northern Kenya

The Masai Tribe in Masai Mara

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi — Aberdare National Park or Mt. kenya National Park
Day 2: Forest Tree Lodge — Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 4: Samburu — Sweetwaters Game Reserve
Day 5: Sweetwaters — Mt Kenya Safari Club
Day 6: Mt Kenya Safari Club — 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)

Child rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate

 

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Aberdare - Samburu - Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters - Mt. Kenya Safari Club - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara 10 Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari

To begin with, our 10 Days / 9 Night Kenya Safari takes us to Aberdare National Park/ Mt. Kenya National Park (Tree Lodge Hotels) then to the road less traveled, journeying to the remote and dramatic Samburu region in Kenya’s old northern frontier.

 

It also offers Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary, the Mount Kenya Safari Club, Lake Nakuru National Park and the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve in a neat package of exactly 10 Days, without ever rushing or sacrificing the quality of the experience to do so. To the contrary, in fact. All of Kenya’s legendary game parks are included, as well as a few hidden gems. Moreover, luxurious tented camps will be our lodgings in some locations not to mention the superb Serena lodges elsewhere.

 

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Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1
Nairobi – Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast .Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park. We travel overland through plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After lunch and tea/Coffee or Hot chocolate, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted genet, and the elusive bongo.

 

Wildlife can be observed from different levels — and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.

Overnight at the Ark or Treetops Hotel or the Serena Mountain Lodge

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 2
Forest Tree Lodge — 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 hostelry 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 {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 3
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 4
Samburu — Sweetwaters Game Reserve
This morning we depart Samburu and proceed south, driving through the quintessential town of Isiolo to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Sweetwaters land, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Kashoggi. We visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens! In fact Sweetwaters boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Moreover, the camp has its own private waterhole and saltlick so we’ll be guaranteed unprecedented close encounters. Whether its day or night game drives, camel trekking, lion tracking, al fresco dining or relaxing by pool, Sweetwaters is bound to delight.

Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp or Porini Rhino Camp or Ol Pejeta Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 5
Sweetwaters — Mt Kenya Safari Club
Our destination today is the lovely Mount Kenya Safari Club. This exclusive club offers an experience of refined elegance and luxury, as well as a sense of old Hollywood thanks to its glamorous past. All of the amenities you would expect from a fine establishment are here, including horse stables, golf, trout streams, tennis and sauna. Fine dining, gracious hospitality and superb accommodations are sure to be highlights of our stay.

 

Overnight at the Mount Kenya Safari Club

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 6
Mt Kenya Safari Club — Lake Nakuru National Park
Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird’s species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.

 

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 7
Lake Nakuru — Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run.

 

The Mara Game Reserve —one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park's are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson's and grants Gazelles.

Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 8 & Day 9
Discover Masai Mara
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today and tomorrow during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 10
Masai Mara — Nairobi
After a sumptuous breakfast, drive back to Nairobi this morning, we may wish to visit shopping areas of Nairobi, revisit a favorite site or simply relax before proceeding to the airport, already fondly recalling the trip of a lifetime.

 

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

 

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Included Safari Features

* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Aberdare, Samburu, Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Mt Kenya Safari Club, Nakuru & Masai Mara

* Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)

* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari

* Guaranteed window seating with open top for easy photography

* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Finest accommodations in all the Game Parks
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees

* All meals included while on safari
* Pre–tour itinerary document
* 14 extensive Game drives

 

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 425 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
* A visit to a Masai Village
* International Airfare

 

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