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14 Days Kenya
Wildlife Explorer
Mt. Kenya/Samburu/ Lake Nakuru/ Maasai Mara/ Amboseli/ Tsavo West/ 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 Lake Nakuru national reserve and the annual wild beast
migration in Maasai Mara.Kenya wildlife Explorer
Day 1 – Nairobi Tsavo East
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs and drive to Tsavo East National
park -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
as we view game if time permits. Dinner and overnight stay at
Ndololo Camp
Day 2 : Tsavo East National park
Full day spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon game drives
are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at Ndololo Camp. The
landscape in Tsavo East is flatter and drier, despite having one of
Kenya’s largest rivers flowing through the middle. Much of the
wildlife is concentrated on the Galana River, which has plentiful
crocs and hippos. Likewise, Kudus, waterbucks and dik-diks are
common along the river banks.
Day 3 : Tsavo East – Tsavo West
Break the camp soon after early breakfast and proceed to Tsavo West
National park with packed lunches ; spend the whole day exploring
the park 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. Dinner and
overnight stay at a campsite
Day 4: 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 5 : Amboseli National park
Full day spent exploring thepark 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 6: Amboseli – Mt.Kenya ( Sweetwater’s)
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 7 : 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 8 : 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 9 : 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 10 : Lake Nakuru- Naivasha
We break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to Lake
Naivasha.Morning visit to hells gate national park- this park can be
explored on foot or by cycling- bicycles are available for hire at
an extra cost. Dinner and overnight stay at fisherman’s camp
Hells gate national park is characterized by diverse topography and
geological scenery. It has historically been an important home for
the rare lammergeyer, but it is now thought that the famous pair of
birds may not have nested in the park for several years.One is
encouraged to hike and cycle in the park. This is a rarity in Kenyan
National Parks, and is only made possible due to the lack of large
predators such as lions and cheetahs
Day 11 : Lake Naivasha- 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 Enchoro Camp
Day 12/13 : 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 Enchoro Camp
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 14 : 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
in Masai mara/Lake Nakuru ONLY
- 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
- Sleeping Bag
- Cultural visits to Samburu/Maasai villages – costs US$ 25
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
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