8 Days Aberdares/Samburu/sweet
waters/lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara wildlife lodge safari
A safari to the north via the high shoulder of Mountain Kenya to the
Game Reserve of Samburu a park popular for the 3 Cats then to Lake
Nakuru one of the alkaline Rift Valley lakes and a fantastic bird
sanctuary. Its shores are eye catching being home to more than one
million flamingos. Maasai Mara is a Game Reserve for the big five
and the annual wildebeest migration that takes place from July
through to September. Visit to the Sweetwaters sanctuary to see the
Chimpanzee.
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Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdares
Pick up from your hotel at 0800 hrs – Passing through the industrial
town of Thika and the intensely cultivated farms of the central
Kenya. Lunch at the Out span hotel Nyeri before transferring to the
Treetops hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the Treetops hotel
The Aberdares ranges lie at an altitude of 2,134 to 4,268 meters. It
is home to the first tree hotel in Africa and harbors significant
memories in world history. In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II learnt of her
accession to the British throne while she was a guest at Treetops
lodge following the death of her father, King George II.
Day 2: Samburu Game reserve
After breakfast depart for Samburu passing through hush farmlands,
cross the Equator where you can stop for pictures. Proceed to
Samburu to a rugged semi desert region. It is noted for game not
found to the more lush parks to the south e.g. unusual reticulated
giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Oryx and many more. Lunch at a lodge
followed by afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at samburu
serena lodge or samburu lodge
Day 3: Samburu Game reserve
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drive. (Optional
visit to Samburu villages). Meals and overnight at a lodge.
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 4: Samburu – Sweetwater's game reserve
Break fast then view game as we exit the park and drive to Mount
Kenya Region. Lunch at a Sweetwater's tented camp then proceed for
afternoon game drives at Sweetwater's sanctuary. Dinner and
overnight at the Sweet waters Tented camp
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 5: Mt. Kenya – Lake Nakuru National park
Breakfast then depart the lodge for Lake Nakuru National park
arriving in good time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Full afternoon
game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at a lodge inside
the park
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the
over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake
on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions
of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears
ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an
important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild
Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and
baboons are all residents here.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru National park - Maasai Mara.
Breakfast then view game as we exit the park and drive to via the
Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at a
Lodge. Full afternoon game drive till dusk when we return to the
lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Maasai Mara
Full day exploring the park in search of the Big 5.Early morning and
late afternoon game drives are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at
a Keekorok lodge or Masai Mara Leisure Tented Lodge.
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, jackals,
wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the
natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions
of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of
water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the
savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 8 : Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Pre breakfast game drives then return to the lodge for breakfast ,
return to Nairobi where the safari ends.
Cost per person sharing
* 2 people US$ 2160
* 4 people US$ 2080
* 6peopla US$ 1960
Safari price Cost Includes:
-Transport on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for game viewing
and photography
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari
-Accommodation in double/triple room
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Complimentary return airport transfers
-Bottled water whilst on safari
-Start and end in Nairobi.
-Personalized service
Tour Cost excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Beverages/Drinks
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in
-Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the safari
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