Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve

(7 Days / 6 Nights) Kenya Safari

 

Sweetwaters Tent Ol Pejeta— Kenya

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge Lake Nakuru — Kenya

Siana Springs Tented Camp, Maasai Mara — Kenya

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Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters Conservancy – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara Game Reserve (7 Days / 6 Nights) Kenya Safari

This one week Safari is a delightful journey for travelers with limited time away from home yet who desire an in-depth safari experience. Devoted exclusively to Kenya, exactly a week we touch upon nearly all of the region’s highlights, experiencing exceptional wildlife throughout.

 

And, with relatively short distance drives from one Park to the other to expedite travel between locations and maximize time in each Game Park.

 

The breadth and scope of This Safari encompass everything for which Kenya is famous—the magnificent scenery, the breathtaking wildlife, the excitement and adventure—all in a timeframe that suits your needs.

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Day 2: Explore Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Day 3: Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary – Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 6: Explore Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi

 

Cost for 2012: 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 – Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Today we travel to the exotic Sweetwaters Tented Camp in the secluded heart of Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino Reserve. Here, these magnificent beasts are given sanctuary from those who would take their lives to sell their horns. Here too, the Jane Goodall Institute operates a remarkable Chimpanzee Sanctuary where we meet the primates face to- face.

 

Our camp also overlooks one of the busiest waterholes in the area and offers elephant, giraffe and myriad plains game. This is Africa as Teddy Roosevelt saw it years ago when he led one of the first safaris to tour Africa in comfort and splendor. Our tents at Sweetwaters will remind us of this bygone era.

Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp or Porini Camp or Ol Pejeta Lodge

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 2
Explore Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Today we get a closer look at the conservancy during two extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus predators—cheetah and black-maned lion— hiding amidst acacia trees. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.

 

Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including the non-indigenous chimpanzees and the rare endangered black rhino, Somali Ostrich, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx and Jackson’s Hartebeest.

 

Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp or Porini Camp or Ol Pejeta Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 3
Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary – Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is the destination today. The Park's lake is well known for hundreds of thousands of Flamingos. After breakfast, we drive through the Great Rift Valley stopping at one of the highest towns in Kenya, Nyahururu at an elevation of 7700 foot.

 

The main attraction here is the 236 foot Thomson Falls. Part of the Ewaso Nyiro River, these cascading falls tumble to the thick forest below. After lunch at our lodge, an afternoon African 'Spice Game Drive is planned where one could see both the White and Black Rhino, Rothschild Giraffe and it is almost a guarantee to see the elusive leopard here.

Overnight at the Lake Nakuru National Park or Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park

Today we further explore Lake Nakuru National Park on two extensive Game Drives. Lake Nakuru offers one of the world's most spectacular wildlife sights: brilliant pink flamingos as far as the eye can see. When conditions are right, between one and two million lesser and greater flamingos feed around the shores of the shallow soda lake, together with tens of thousands of other birds.

 

The best place to view the birds is from Baboon Cliff, where you get an excellent view over the lake, and the film of pink along its fringe.

 

Game in Nakuru is plentiful. On a single drive you are likely to see impala, defassa waterbuck, white rhino and big herds of buffalo on the open grasslands. A glimpse of a twitching ear revealed a pride of lions lying in the shade of a small tree.

 

A special sighting at Nakuru is the Rothschild giraffe, introduced into the park for their special protection. With its distinct patterning, the Rothschild matches the reticulated giraffe of the north for dramatic looks.

 

Overnight at the Lake Nakuru National Park or Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5

Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed on a 'Spice game drive en– route to Maasai Mara. A pleasant drive across the dramatic Great Rift Valley brings you to Narok Township a Maasai business centre. After a short stop over continue to Masai Mara Game Reserve.

 

This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for it’s spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the big Five -Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard. A 'Spice game drive will be conducted after lunch, then proceed to the Camp or lodge for an enjoyable dinner.

Overnight at Siana Springs tented Camp or Kichwa Tembo or Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 6
Explore Maasai Mara Game Reserve
We spend the day in the Maasai Mara – one of the greatest wildernesses of the world on morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the Park’s Mammals are; Maasai Giraffe, Eland, Topi and thousands of plain Game including Impala, Zebra, both

 

Thomson and Grant's Gazelles. Optional Hot Air Balloon rides and a trip to Lake Victoria for fishing are available at an additional cost while in the Mara. On your final evening there will be an optional stunning Bush Sundowners—a glorious al fresco cocktail party overlooking the savannah at sunset.

Overnight at Siana Springs tented Camp or Kichwa Tembo or Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 7
Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
An early morning 'Spice’ game drive is planned before returning to your camp/lodge for a proper sit down English breakfast. After breakfast, we drive to Nairobi and check-in to our hotel for day room use where the rest of the day is at leisure for last minute shopping and sight seeing.

 

In the evening, you will be escorted to the Airport for flight check-in and board your plane that takes you home with a smile and a lifetime of memories.

 

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

 

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Included African Spice Safari Features

* Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)

* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Game Reserve

* Finest accommodations in Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Game Reserve

* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this Safari

* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency Air Rescue

* Guaranteed window seating with Open Top Safari Jeep
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and Mineral Water
* All applicable Game Park Entrance Fees
* All meals included while on Safari

* Pre–tour itinerary Document
* Up to 10 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 490 US Dollars), Nature walks etc
* Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports

* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for your professional Driver Guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* A visit to a Maasai Village
* International Airfare

 

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