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(3 Days / 2 Nights) Samburu National Reserve. Full Details 
(4 Days /3 Nights) Samburu Game Reserve – Full Details 
( 6 Days / 5 Nights) - Samburu Reserve -L.Nakuru Full Details 
(7 Days / 6 Nights) - Samburu–Aberdare – L.Nakuru Full Details 


SAMBURU-ARK-NAKURU-MASAI MARA
(7 DAYS /6 NIGHTS)

This 7 day safari takes you through the central part of Kenya enjoying the spectacular views of the Kikuyu settlements and coffee plantations. Further north across the equator travel to the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. After two days, you drive to a tree hotel that is set on the slopes of snowcapped Mount Kenya or The Ark Limited/treetops Tree Hotel, ringed by a dense rain forest that comes alive at dusk with the myriad sounds of creatures all sizes. The next destination located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley is Lake Nakuru National Park. Heading further south is Kenya's most spectacular Game Reserves, Masai Mara Game Reserve where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five ( Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant).

Day 1: Nairobi-Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the Morning by road to Samburu Game Reserve located at the North rugged Semi desert region.Samburu Game Reserve is a wild and little visited region, well known for spectacular scenery and wildlife not found in the south: Reticulated Giraffe , the rare Grevy’s Zebra with its large furry ears, the gerenuk Antelope standing on its hind legs to feed and Somali Ostriches with their distinctive blue legs. Lunch upon arrival at your
lodge then proceed on a ‘Spice’ game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena/Samburu Lodge /Sarova Shaba Lodge. Meal Plan {L, D}.

 

Day 2: Explore Samburu
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives. You may see Elephants, Cheetah, Leopard, Eland, Oryx, Impala, Dikdik, Waterbuck and a variety of birds. This lava plain includes a varied landscape of red dirt, thorn scrub, broken volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills and rocky outcroppings. Following the river’s curves, a forest of Doum Palms, Acacia and tamarind is a magical contrast of cool green. Other areas of the Reserve include the Uaso Nyiro River where crocodiles sun bath themselves on the banks. It also provides an oasis for a variety of game. Birds are abundant, with 365 species recorded, one for every day of the year. In between the game drives, there is an opportunity to visit a Samburu village at an additional cost. Meals and overnight at Samburu Serena/Samburu Lodge /Sarova Shaba Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.

 

Day 3: Samburu -Mountain Lodge/the Ark Limited/ Treetops Hotel


Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya/Aberdare Ranges arriving at Serena Mountain Lodge/ (tree hotel) The Ark Limited/treetops Tree Hotel in time for lunch. Relax the afternoon away as you watch game from the balconies or take an optional guided nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing - Mountain Lodge/ The Ark Limited/treetops Tree Hotel. All this lodges boast of having the highest record of animal visits and sightings in the area. Dinner and overnight. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 4: Tree Hotel-Lake Nakuru
Depart in the morning and drive 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. Afternoon, conduct a ‘Spice’ game drive.


The Lake is famous for flamingos as well as over 400 other species of birds. 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 Lake Nakuru lodge/Lake Nakuru Lion hill lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 5: Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara
Breakfast at the lodge then drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sarova Camp/Mara Simba Lodge/Mara Sopa Lodge/Mara Serena Lodge.


The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe; over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffe, Wildebeests, Zebras, Buffalo, Warthogs, Hyenas, Jackals, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Leopard and a variety of antelopes. It is in the Mara that the most spectacular event of the natural wonders of the world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Behind their heels are predators of the savanna- Lion, Cheetah, Wild dog, Jackal, Hyena and Vultures. Depart for an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive until dusk.
Meal Plan {B, L, D}.

Day 6: Discover Masai Mara
We spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives. The trees in the distance might turn out to be a family of Giraffes. Those clump of bushes a pride of Lions, and the rock that moves a Rhino lumbering out of your way. With diligence and some luck, you may encounter a family of Cheetahs, or a herd of Elephants crossing the path in front of you. Large animals are not the only entertainment - a family of warthogs may amuse you, running as fast as their little legs will carry them, until they forget why they are rushing and stop to regroup. Dinner and overnight. Simba Lodge/Keekorok Lodge/Mara Serena Lodge Meal plan {B, L, D}.

Day 7: Masai Mara/Nairobi
Another early morning ‘Spice’ game drive in Mara, then depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs. Drop 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 $ 990 US $ 550 Balance of the Year
Mid Season US $ 925 US $ 450 January, March & June 2007
Low Season US $ 820 US $ 350 Balance of the Year

 

Safari Package Includes:

  • Round trip transportation (Pick up and drop off to/ from your Nairobi Hotel.
  • Game viewing in custom made Mini- Safari cruiser.
  • Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional safari Director is available upon 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 an authentical Samburu Village.

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, New Year and Easter Supplements.