Samburu – Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodges) – Amboseli

6 Days/5 Nights Kenya Safari

 

Samburu Game Reserve - The Uaso Nyiro River - Kenya

The Ark Forest Lodge in the Aberdare National Park

Amboseli National Park has great views of Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Summary Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Explore Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve – Aberdare National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
Day 4: Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodge) – Amboseli National Park
Day 5: Amboseli National Park
Day 6: Amboseli – 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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Samburu – Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodge) – Amboseli 6 Days/5 Nights Kenya Safari

Samburu National Reserve is not very well-known, but definitely worth a visit. It is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya. This means plenty of water, trees and shade to attract wildlife like elephant, lion, giraffe and zebra from the surrounding savannah plains. Leopards are also regularly spotted. The reserve is not particularly well-known and is therefore not too crowded - a huge plus in Kenya where so many reserves are often overflowing with tourists. It is often grouped together with the Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves as they lie so close together.

 

Aberdare National Park was created in 1950 to protect the forested slopes and moors of the Aberdare Mountains. The park has elephant, lion, rhino, black leopard and the beautiful but elusive bongo antelope. Both Treetops and The Ark are built above the ground beside floodlit waterholes with salt licks. Visitors must book in advance and cannot make their own way to the lodges in private vehicles. Instead check-in is at the Aberdare Country club for The Ark and the Outspan Hotel for Treetops, from where guests are bussed to their respective lodges. Treetops is one of Kenya's most famous hotels - this is where British Princess Elizabeth was informed that she had become Queen in 1952 on news of her father's death.

 

Amboseli National Park is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Lions, Cheetah to Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons. Optional visit to a Masai village is available as this is the home of the Masai people. Here you learn about their tribal social systems, customs and the place of the Masai in today’s Africa. The residents live in their Manhattan, or village, much as they have for centuries and a visit gives you the opportunity to see the interior of these mud-hut homes, spotless and unadorned, contrasted with the Masai themselves, bedecked with brilliantly colored beads and cloths.

The combined area of Tsavo East and West National Parks makes Tsavo one of the world’s largest game sanctuaries, covering an area of more than 20,000 km2. Tsavo West has more than 2,000 km. of well-maintained murram roads that lead from one natural wonder to another. Chief among these ranks the marvel of Mzima Springs, replenished with twenty million liters of crystal-clear water a day from the underground streams of the nearby Chyulu Hills. The springs form a haven for many different animal species. Tiptoeing across the bottom, apparently weightless, we find the surprisingly light-footed but ponderous hippo. Crocodiles bask in the heat of the day taking an occasional swirl in the water while gazelle, giraffe and zebra wander around the banks through thick acacia, among hundreds of chattering birds.

 

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s 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. We also enjoy Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp, our luxurious hostelry set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks of the river.

Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 2
Samburu Game Reserve
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. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy camp.

 

Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 3
Samburu – Aberdare or Mount Kenya National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
This morning we depart Samburu and proceed south to The Ark forest Lodge or Serena 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. Boasting a remarkable record of wildlife sightings from their floodlit waterhole's and salt licks, here we will enjoy the finest in high-altitude game viewing.

 

Overnight at the Ark forest Lodge or Serena Mountain Lodge or Treetops Lodge

 

Day 4
Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodge) – Amboseli National Park
This morning we depart our tree lodge and drive through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant. A spectacular game run en-route is planned. Following a delicious lunch we set off for another spectacular ‘Spice’ game drive. Amboseli is big game country: Lion, Cheetah antelope, Zebra, Wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe. The afternoon game run is planned to introduce you to intense beauty and drama that fill each day here. Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro – can be seen from all the lodges that ‘African Spice’ uses.

 

Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 5
Amboseli National Park
This morning we rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for a 'Spice' game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons. A visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another 'Spice' game drive. Amboseli is home to the legendary Masai tribesmen. Masai warriors are famous and are proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world.

 

Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 6
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
After an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge, we return by road to Nairobi to your hotel. Connect with one of our other exciting safari packages. Your choice of – the exotic Masai Mara Game Reserve, the world famous Lake Nakuru National Park, perhaps a climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro, or relax on the clean white sandy beaches of Mombasa Island along the warm Indian Ocean, are some of the wonderful options available. You can also choose to visit a children’s orphanage, explore the shops or simply relax before your departure tonight.

 

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

 

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Included Safari Features
* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodges) and Amboseli National Park

* Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
* Finest accommodations in Samburu, Aberdare (Forest Tree Lodge) and Amboseli National Park

* 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
* 7 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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