Samburu Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

6 Days/5 Nights Kenya Safari

 

Samburu Game Reserve, Doum Palm Trees, Kenya

Karen Blixen Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya

Lake Nakuru Lodge, Kenya

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Summary Itinerary

 

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 5: Masai Mara
Day 6: 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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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
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.

 

Overnight at Samburu Serena or Samburu Lodge or Sarova Shaba Lodge or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Larsens Camp

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 2
Explore Samburu National Reserve
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives. You may see Elephant, 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.

Overnight at Samburu Serena or Samburu Lodge or Sarova Shaba Lodge or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Larsens Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 3
Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge/Lake Nakuru Lodge. Relax before departing for an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive. Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance, the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the Black and white Rhino. Lions, Waterbuck, Buffalo and Baboons are all residents here.

Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 4
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Breakfast at the lodge then drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or Camp. 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, and 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, and Wild dog, Jackal, Hyena and Vultures. Depart for an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive until dusk.

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

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5
Explore 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.

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

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 6
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon at an extra cost .The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! This is an unforgettable experience. Morning game drive is also available. After breakfast, return by road to Nairobi arriving early afternoon.

 

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

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