8 Days Samburu/ Sweet
waters/ Lake Nakuru/ Hells Gate National park Naivasha/ Maasai Mara
lodge safari
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu game reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs. and depart for the dramatic
semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier. Arrival in Samburu
will be by lunch time. After lunch embark on a game drive to sight
resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's
Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare
elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will be at the
spectacular Samburu lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Today you will spend the full day in the Samburu National Park. You
will have early morning and evening game drives. All your meals and
overnight will be at your Samburu Lodge or Samburu Serena 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 3: 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 4: 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 or Sarova Lion
Hill. 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
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at leisure before driving to Lake Naivasha.A visit to the
hells gate national park this park can be explored on foot or you
could also cycle around the park Optional boat ride to Crescent
Island can be arranged .Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara
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 before
returning to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or Keekorok lodge for dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 7 : Maasai Mara
Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5- Optional
balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per
personMasai Mara Annual Wildlife Migration, Great Annual Wildlife
Migration, Masai Mara Wildebeeste Migration Masai Mara
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
Early morning game drives then return to the lodge for breakfast at
leisure drive to Nairobi to arrive by 1400 hrs where the safari ends
Cost per person sharing
Safari price 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
safari price 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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