Kenya Student Safari
On November 5, 2019 by Eli Johnson A Student group safari specially designed for those yearning to realize a real lifetime adventure and budget travelers, those who wish to get close to nature. Accommodation is on semi-permanent campsites. Adventure student safari that covers Lake Nakuru National park, Adventure walking/cycling Rock climbing at Hells gate National park, Boar ride in Lake Naivasha, Walking with Masai guide /Masai Mara Migration holiday, Masai Culture /Traditional dance.
Day 1: Arrival
Pick up from the airport on arriving Nairobi and transfer you to Comfort inn Hotel for overnights stay in readiness for a holiday safari the following morning.
Day 2 Nairobi – Nakuru
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs – a safari briefing session with our Tour officer then drive to the Great Rift Valley viewing scenery en route arriving to the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos. After lunch proceed for game drive in the Park with numerous Animals. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru guest house
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 3 : Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Early morning game drives then return to the camp for breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha by afternoon. Lunch at clayfish camp followed by a visit to the adjacent 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 4: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Boat ride in Lake Naivasha soon after breakfast then drive to Masai Mara, Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Enchoro Camp
Days 5/6: Maasai Mara
Two full days exploring the Maasai Mara National Park. Morning and afternoon game drive. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person .Meals and overnight at Enchoro Camp – After noon nature walk with a Masai guide can be arranged between gamedrives.
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 7 Mara – Nairobi
Morning game drive then return to the campsite for breakfast .Drive to Nairobi – Dinner and the Carnivore Restaurant – drop off at the airport to board your home bound flight.
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