Aberdare or Mt. Kenya Park – Samburu – Sweetwaters –

Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

10 Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari

 

Bongo Antelope in the Aberdare National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park Black Rhino

Masai Mara Game Reserve Lion Cubs

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park (Ark, Treetops or Serena Mountain Tree Lodge)
Day 2: Forest Tree Lodge – Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 4: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy
Day 5: Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy
Day 6: Sweetwaters – 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 or Mt. Kenya National Park – Samburu – Sweetwaters – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara 10 Days / 9 Nights Kenya Safari

This safari is an ingeniously crafted programme offering 10 Days exclusive Kenya...the Aberdare or Mt. Kenya National Park, Samburu, Sweetwaters/Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve. For travelers with a limited timeframe, yet who desire to see the big five animals, Kenyan landscape and culture, it is the ideal safari.

 

The focus is on wildlife and the big herds, visiting four of Kenya's most renowned game viewing areas. this safari is offered as a family safari or group travel or independent travel.

 

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi — Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park ( Forest Tree Lodge)
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 high tea, 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 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 {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

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 4

Samburu Game Reserve – Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy

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 salt lick 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 Poring Rhino Camp or Ol Pejeta Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 5

Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy

Today we explore Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy in two Game drives. Our camp also overlooks one of the busiest waterholes in the area and offers elephant, giraffe and myriad plains game. This is Africa as Teddy Roosevelt saw it years ago when he led one of the first safaris to tour Africa in comfort and splendor. Our tents at Sweetwaters will remind us of this bygone era.

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

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6
Sweetwaters — Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Sweetwaters after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at the Park in time for lunch. In the afternoon a ‘Spice’ game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximate 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. In addition, a large variety of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game. A large number of reptiles inhabit Lake Nakuru including the python and tortoise.

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Overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 7
Lake Nakuru — Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisure breakfast at your lodge, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve—jewel of Kenya's Game Park. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for it's spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening 'Spice' game drive.

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 8 & Day 9
Explore Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon 'Spice' game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles. Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Maasai village.

Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge or Siana Springs Tented 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}

 

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Included Safari Features

* Round trip transport from Nairobi to the Aberdares, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

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

* Finest accommodations in the Aberdares, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

* 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
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees

* Up to 14 Extensive Game drives
* All meals included while on safari
* 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
* Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars), Nature walks, Night game drives, Camel rides etc
* Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports

* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* A visit to a Masai Village
* International Airfare

 

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