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7 Days Samburu/Lake
Nakuru /Maasai Mara adventure migration safari
An adventure wildlife safari to the scenic scrubland of Samburu -
this safari gives a great insight into Kenya's diverse landscapes
then to the worlds famous Bird Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, Maasai
Mara- Kenya's most popular game park, with the possibility of seeing
all the big five and many other species of game. This is where the
great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be
visitor to Kenya mainly in July and August of each year
Day 1 : Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the majestic Mt.
Kenya en route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. 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 2 : Samburu National reserve.
Full day spent exploring the park. 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 3 : 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 4 : 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 Mara Sidai
campsite for Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 & 6 Maasai Mara
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 .
Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450
per person.
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 7 Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Morning gamedrives then return to the camp for breakfast , exit the
park and proceed to Nairobi where the safari ends.
Price Per Person
Package 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 Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara 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 Maasai villages – costs US$ 25
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
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