12 Days Mt.
Kenya/Samburu/Lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara/Amboseli/Tsavo West.
A safari to see the best game parks in Kenya best wildlife trailing
safaris also see Africa's highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Pink
flamingos at L.Nakuru national reserve and the annual wild beast
migration in Maasai Mara.
Day 1 : Nairobi - Tsavo West
Depart Nairobi at 0700 hrs and proceed to West National Park. Visit
the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs, which are favorite haunts of
both the hippo and crocodile that can be seen from an underwater
observation chamber. Dinner and overnight at the Chyulu gate
campsite
Day 2: Tsavo West National park
Full Day spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon game drives
are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at Chyulu gate campsite
This park was famed for its large herds of elephant covered in red
dust and fine scenery. We visit the scenic Lugards Falls, Mudanda
Rocks (attracts elephants in the drier season) and Aruba Dam
Day 3: Tsavo West - Amboseli National Park
Morning game drives then proceed to Amboseli National park we view
game as we proceed towards the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Amboseli Park (at 392 sq km) is the second most popular park in
Kenya after Masai Mara, mainly due to the spectacular backdrop of
Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern boundary
Day 4 : Amboseli National park
Today you will spend the full day in Amboseli with early morning and
evening game drives. Whilst in the park, you will have the
opportunity to photograph the animals against the wonderful backdrop
of Mount Kilimanjaro. All meals and overnight at a campsite
Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife
sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated
close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt.
Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose
snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli
National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some
of the largest Elephant herds are found here. The Game Park also
contains vast groups of Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Buffalos,
Hippos and Antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions,
leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain game.
Day 5: Amboseli – Mt.Kenya ( Sweetwaters)
Early morning departure and proceed to slopes of Africa's second
largest mountain at 5199m - Mt Kenya. Afternoon game drives at
Sweetwater's game ranch to see the wildlife including rehabilitated
chimpanzees. We spend the night at Mountain Rock Campsite.
The private ranch at Sweetwater's is the only sanctuary for
rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two
groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as
possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.
Day 6 : Mt. Kenya Samburu Game reserve
Depart for Samburu soon after breakfast game is viewed as we proceed
to the campsite for lunch. We camp in the narrow stretch of palms
and woodland by the Ewaso Nyiro River which provides water for the
animals and some relief from the equatorial sun.
Day 7 : Samburu Game reserve
Full day spent exploring the park – morning and afternoon game
drives are offered. Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic
beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people
have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous
permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard,
hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and
crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro river. Over 365 species of birds have
been identified in the sanctuaries
Day 8 : Samburu – Lake Nakuru National park.
We break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to Lake Nakuru
National park. Game is viewed as we exit the park. Lunch enroute
followed by an afternoon game drives as the pick lake. Dinner and
overnight at Lake Nakuru guest house
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru town
and lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi. The lake is
world famous as home to millions of flamingoes. The number of
flamingoes depends on the water level which determines the quantity
of algae on which the birds feed. Flamingoes are known to migrate to
other Rift Valley lakes whenever the water level is low. The
National Park surrounds the lake and was gazetted to protect the
colony of flamingoes as well as provide sanctuary for endangered
species such as the rhino. There are about 25 white and black
rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in the country. Predators
are also residents to this park while Rothschild’s giraffe have been
trans-located into the park for safety
Day 9 : Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara
We break the camp soon after breakfast and travel south through the
beautiful savannahs and plains of the Rift Valley and reach our base
camp site, where we enjoy another evening out bush under the
far-reaching African sky. Game is viewed as we proceed to our
campsite for Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sidai campsite
Day 10/11 : Maasai Mara national park
Spend the next two days on game drives exploring the Masai Mara. The
open grasslands are home to incredibly rich and varied wildlife and
the awesome, annual migration of millions of wildebeest and antelope
is the highlight of any visit to Africa from July to October. Dinner
and overnight stay at Mara Sidai campsite
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game
sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in
Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this
reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A
spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of
wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the
Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mara grazing
fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the
preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July
to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to about 452
species have been recorded. Hot air balloon safaris are readily
available in this park
Day 12 : Mara - Nairobi
Morning game drives then proceed to Nairobi to arrive by 1600 hrs
where the safari ends.
Tour price
Includes:
-Transport in a 9 seater custom made Tour van with a pop up roof -
each person is guaranteed a window seat
- Services of a professional English, Spanish, German speaking
guides
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Accommodations in self contained Tents fitted with camp beds/Linen
is provided
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
- Complimentary return airport transfers in Nairobi
Price excludes:
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages – costs US$ 25
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari |
