Samburu - Aberdare - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Amboseli - Tsavo West - Tsavo East - Mombasa

16 Days/15 Nights Kenya Safari

 

Masai Mara Game Drives in Kenya

Kichwa Tembo Camp, in Masai Mara Kenya

Masai Village Visits in Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Explore Samburu
Day 3: Samburu – Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park
Day 4: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Day 6: Explore Masai Mara
Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Day 8: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Day 9: Amboseli
Day 10: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Day 11: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
Day 12: Tsavo East – Mombasa
Day 13: Mombasa Island
Day 14: Mombasa Island
Day 15: Mombasa Island
Day 16: 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
To begin with, our 16 days / 15 nights safari takes the road less traveled, journeying to the remote and dramatic Samburu region in Kenya’s old 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. Arrive at lodge in time for lunch. Late afternoon game drive.

 

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge or Samburu Sopa Lodge or Samburu Lodge

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2
Explore Samburu
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. Samburu is unique species like the unusual reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, long neck Gerenuk Antelopes and blue flanked Somali Ostrich. These species are rarely found elsewhere; plenty of other wild game can be seen. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy accommodations.

 

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge or Samburu Sopa Lodge or Samburu Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3

Samburu – Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National Park
Breakfast at lodge and depart and proceed south, driving through Isiolo town to The Ark/Mountain Lodge. Nestled in the foothills between Aberdare and Mount Kenya National Park, the lodge is famous for its high perches and balconies, overlooking a salt lick and waterhole. Here we will enjoy the finest in high-altitude game viewing.

 

Dinner and overnight at the Fairmont Ark Tree Lodge or Serena Mountain Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4

Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast at the tree lodge, depart for Lake Nakuru which is an arm chair in the Great Rift Valley lakes. Lake Nakuru has plenty of wild life with the exception of elephants. Lake Nakuru is a bird watchers paradise and a rhino sanctuary so here you will spot the Black and White Rhino. Lunch at lodge then proceed on an afternoon game drive.

 

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion hill lodge or Lake Nakuru lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Today we have an early breakfast, we checkout and proceed for a game en route to the Masai Mara. Excitement and expectations build as we drive to the Masai Mara with its myth-like stories of bountiful wildlife. And we shan’t be disappointed. Our game drives are rousing exploits in the company of guides who regale us with bush lore, educate us on conservation and entertain us with tall tales. Here we also experience such adventures as a Masai village visit, so foreign and yet so welcoming, and a Bush Walk to indulge all of our senses.

 

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge or Keekerok Lodge.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 6

Explore Masai Mara

The search for great predators 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. We also visit a Masai village and glimpse life so ancient that it astonishes. The true pinnacle of our journey to the Mara however will be Bush Sundowners—a civilized cocktail party staged in the untamed wilds of Africa.

 

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge or Keekerok Lodge.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7

Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon, transfer to Nairobi Serena Hotel for accommodation on bed/breakfast basis.

 

Overnight at the Nairobi Serena Hotel

Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast}

Day 8

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

This morning we depart by road for Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of elephant at the foot of the mighty snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. An afternoon game run is planned. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/Ol Tukai Lodge.

 

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 9

Amboseli

We awaken today to the sights and sounds of big game country. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the rare black rhino, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Morning and afternoon game viewing drives are planned today.

 

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 10

Amboseli –Tsavo West National Park
Morning game drive in Amboseli, Breakfast and depart for Tsavo West 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. After lunch there is an afternoon game drive planned today.

 

Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 11

Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast depart by road to Tsavo East National Park. After lunch an afternoon game drive is scheduled for this day. The extensive diverse habitats offer ideal area to search for pride of lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffe, zebras, hippos and Elephants.

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Dinner and overnight at Voi Safari Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 12

Tsavo East – Mombasa

Early Morning game drive to savour the beauty of the park, breakfast at lodge and depart for Mombasa arriving in the afternoon, Transfer to Mombasa Serena Hotel or the Sarova Whitesand Hotel in North Cost.

 

Overnight at the Mombasa Serena Hotel or the Sarova Whitesand Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 13 – Day 15

Mombasa Island

The perfect destination to relax under the tropical sun and the coconut palm trees. Here you have lots of options like visit the National 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 the Mombasa Serena Hotel or the Sarova Whitesand Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner}

Day 15

Mombasa – Depart
After lunch today, you will leave Mombasa and connect in 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 or Dinner}

 

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Included Safari Features

* Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from Day 2 to Day 13, half board (breakfast and dinner) from Day 13 to Day 15

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

* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari

* Daily safari and wildlife briefing by Professional Safari Driver Guide

* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue

* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water

* Ultimate game drives in the famous Masai Mara
* Guaranteed window seating with open top

* Lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
* One time saving flights: Mombasa/Nairobi
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees

* Transfers to and from the airport
* Flying Doctors services available
* All meals included while on safari

* Pre–tour itinerary document

* Airports meet and greet

 

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), Night Game drives
* Gratuities for Driver Guide, porterage, waiters at hotels, camps and airports

* Surprise bush breakfast or dinner under the stars on safari

* Sundowner experience in the famous Masai Mara

* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas

* Bush walk in the Masai Mara etc
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* A visit to a Masai Village
* International Airfare

 

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Options that Complement this Safari

 

 

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