Samburu
– Aberdare – Lake Nakuru – Masai
Mara
7
Days/ 6 Nights Kenya Safari
The
Ark Tree Lodge nestled in the Aberdare National
Park
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Samburu
Game Reserve- The Uaso Nyiro River - Kenya
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 The
annual wildebeest migration in the Masai
Mara
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Summary
Itinerary
Day
1: Nairobi –
Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve –
Aberdare National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
Day 4: Aberdare (Forest Tree lodge)
– Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Nakuru – Masai Mara
Game Reserve
Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Cost
for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
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April
- May |
Rest
of the Year |
Double
Occupancy |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Single
Supplement |
US Dollars
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US Dollars
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Child
rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate
Samburu
– Aberdare – Lake Nakuru – Masai
Mara 7 Days/ 6 Nights Kenya Safari
Our 7 days 6 nights
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).
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
Meal
Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
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.
Overnight at Samburu Serena or Samburu Lodge or Sarova
Shaba Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
3
Samburu – Aberdare or Mount Kenya National
Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
Depart Samburu after breakfast and
drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya/Aberdare Ranges
arriving at Serena Mountain Lodge ( Forest tree Lodge)
or The Ark Limited or treetops Tree Lodge 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 or the Ark Limited or treetops Tree Hotel. All
this lodges boast of having the highest record of
animal visits and sightings in the area.
Overnight at the Ark or Serena Mountain Tree lodge
or Treetop Tree Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
4
Tree Hotel – Lake Nakuru National Park
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 or 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, Reed buck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard,
Baboon and many species of plains game.
Overnight at the Lake Nakuru lodge or Lake Nakuru
Lion hill lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
5
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 Sarova Mara Tented Camp or Siana Springs
Tented Camp or Mara Serena Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
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.
Overnight at Sarova Mara Tented Camp or Siana Springs
Tented Camp or Mara Serena Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
7
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Another early morning ‘Spice’
game drive in Mara, then depart after breakfast and
drive back to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Drop
at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward
flight home.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast}
Included
Safari Features
* Round
trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Aberdare National
Park, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
*
Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional
Safari Escort is available upon request)
*
Finest accommodations in Samburu, Aberdare National
Park, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers
booking this safari
* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency
air rescue
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* All meals included while on safari
* Pre–tour itinerary document
*
2 extensive Game drives
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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