Samburu – Aberdare – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara – Amboseli – Tsavo West – Tsavo East – Mombasa – Nairobi

13 Days/12 Nights Kenya Safari

 

Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya

Tsavo West National Park in Kenya

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu – Aberdare National Park (Tree Lodge)
Day 4: Tree Lodge – Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7: Masai Mara – Amboseli National Park
Day 8: Amboseli National Park
Day 9: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Day 10: Tsavo West – Mombasa
Day 11: Mombasa
Day12: Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park
Day 13: Mombasa – Nairobi

 

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Cost for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)

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

 

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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 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 {Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 2
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 – Aberdare National Park (Tree Lodge) or Mt Kenya National Park
After an early breakfast we head South to Serena Mountain Forest Lodge or the Ark Tree Lodge. The Lodge, which comes alive at night with the various sounds of animals, is one of the exotic “Tree Hotels”. All of the en-suite rooms have balconies from which you can look beyond the trees to observe the endless parade of wildlife. You can watch these animals from the safety of your room or from a specially built viewing bunker connected to the lodge by a tunnel, which affords you an amazing up-close view of the animals as they visit waterhole's and salt lick.

 

Overnight at the Serena Mountain Lodge or the Ark or Treetop

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 4
Tree Lodge – 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 5
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 6
Masai Mara Game Reserve
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today 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 7
Masai Mara – Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is our destination today – home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant. Amboseli is big game country: Lion, Cheetah antelope, Zebra, Wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe. The afternoon game run is planned to introduce you to intense beauty and drama that fill each day here. Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro – can be seen from all the lodges that ‘African Spice’ uses.

 

Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 8
Amboseli National Park
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for another stimulating ‘Spice’ game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons.

Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Masai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world A visit reveals 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. Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another extensive 'Spice' game drive.

Ol Tukai lodge or Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 9
Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Our next stop is Tsavo National Park. The Park is a vast expansion of African savanna with a more diverse array of habitats which include open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. It’s famous for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk among other mammal’s species and bird life. Other notable features include Mzima Springs which are water source for Mombasa Town, Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones, which is an example of recent volcanic eruption. Movie the Ghost and the Darkness was shot here.

 

Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Finch Hatton’s Camp or Voyager Safari Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 10
Tsavo West – Mombasa
Today you have an early morning game drive. A great opportunity to see nocturnal wild animals give way to daylight and the wake to diurnal animals in this magnificent park. After breakfast you overland to Mombasa.

 

Overnight at Whitesands beach hotel or Mombasa Serena Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 11 & Day 12
Mombasa Island
Enjoy the next two days in Mombasa at the beach. The perfect destination to relax under the tropical sun and the coconut palm trees. Here you have lots of options like visit the Fort Jesus Museum, sunbathing on the beautiful beaches, visit the Marine Parks, participating in the various water sports, snorkeling, Buccaneer diving, touring Mombasa town as well as shopping.

Overnight at Sarova Whitesands beach hotel or Mombasa Serena Hotel

Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner}

Day 13
Mombasa Island – Nairobi
After breakfast, you will leave Mombasa and overland to Nairobi for your international flight home. By the time you leave Kenya, you’re once in a life time dream will have come true.

 

Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

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Included Safari features

• Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Mombasa & Nairobi
• Finest accommodations of Hotels, Lodges, and Camps in Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Amboseli, Tsavo & Mombasa

• Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
• Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
• Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue

• 18 extensive Game drives /Game Viewing experiences

• Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
• Guaranteed window seating with open top vehicle

• High Altitude game viewing at the forest Lodge
• All applicable Game Park entrance fees
• 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
• 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
• A visit to a Masai Village
• International Airfare

 

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