AMBOSELI-ABERDARE-SWEETWATERS-NAKURU-MASAI MARA (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Depart by air for Amboseli National Park for a two-night stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Two game drives per day while enjoying the spectacular backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. The next destination is the Aberdare National Park for an overnight at The Ark. This safari will also take you to Sweetwaters Game Reserve before driving down to the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park and the grand finale is the Masai Mara Game Reserve, undoubtedly the richest Wildlife Game Reserve in Kenya.

Day 1. Nairobi-Amboseli
Depart Wilson Airport by schedule flight to Amboseli at 0830hrs arriving at 0815hrs. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Amboseli Serena Lodge/ Oltukai Lodge with A ‘Spice’ game drive en route. You will have another game drive after lunch. Overnight at your lodge. Meal plan: {L, D}

 

Day 2. Explore Amboseli
Morning Tea/Coffee will be served before proceeding for an early morning ‘Spice’ game drive. The majestic and breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen at this time. Return to lodge for late breakfast. The rest of the morning will be at leisure. After lunch, an afternoon game drive follows. In the evening a bush Barbecue dinner with entertainment by traditional Masai dancers is the highlight of the day. Overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3. Amboseli National Park-The Ark
Depart Amboseli in the morning by a schedule flight at 0830hrs arriving Nairobi at 0915. Proceed by road through Kikuyu countryside to Aberdare Country Club arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to The Ark for overnight floodlit game viewing. Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, this unique game lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick that attracts a host of wildlife - elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 4. The Ark-Sweetwaters
Depart in the morning and drive via the base hotel and onwards to Sweetwaters Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive, including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. Weather permitting; visitors enjoy the unique opportunity of observing the chimps by boat on the Ewaso Nyiro River. Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 5. Explore Sweetwaters
Spend a full day at this private sanctuary. Other than morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives, other optional activities include nature walks, horse riding, camel riding and a night game drive. All meals and overnight at the luxurious tented camp. Overlooking a floodlit waterhole, the camp offers visitors the opportunity to watch and photograph animals in their natural habitat. Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6. Sweet waters-Lake Nakuru
After breakfast drive down to the floor of The Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge/ Sarova Lion Hill in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive in the Park.


Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. In addition, many species 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.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 7. Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara
Depart after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara, arriving Mara Sopa Lodge/ Keekorok Lodge/ Mara Simba Lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive will introduces you to this vast game filled reserve.Overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 8 & 9. Discover Masai Mara
Two full Days in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant). Morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives with a visit to a local Masai village. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge/Keekorok Lodge/ Mara Simba Lodge. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 10. Nairobi
Depart Masai Mara after breakfast, driving back to Nairobi arriving approximately 1300hrs at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home.
Meal plan: {B}

  Adult rate per person sharing Single Suppliment Period
High Season US $ 2,950 US $ 1,000 April - May
Mid Season US $ 2,720 US $ 950 January, March & June 2008
Low Season US $ 2,450 US $ 850 April - May
Safari Package Includes:

  • Round trip transportation (Pick up and drop off to/ from your Nairobi Hotel.
  • Multiple daily game viewing in custom made safari cruisers with a pop up roof/hatch for comfortable game viewing.
  • Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional safari Director is available on request).
  • Twin/Double bedded rooms with private bath or shower.
  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue from any point of the safari circuit.
  • 3 meals a day while on safari.
  • Complete pre-tour documentation.
  • Bottle water while on safari.
  • All Game Park fees.
  • A visit to a Masai village.
  • Time saving domestic resturn flight to Amboseli National Park.

    Not included:
  • International airfares.
  • Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Porterage and wait staff gratuity.
  • Optional activities such as bush walks, night game drives and extensions.
  • Christmas, http://www.africanspicesafaris.com/amboseli/index.html
  • Personal travel insurance.