Day 1: Nairobi-Amboseli National Park

Arrive in Nairobi early morning. Met by our team outside the customs hall. Safari briefing will follow.

We drive SOUTH to the Amboseli National Park lying at the foothills of the Majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Check-in at the OL TUKAI LODGE. Leisurely lunch.

Afternoon game drive till sundown.

Amboseli National Park is renowned for its elephant populations and large herds, including some impressively tusked bulls which are drawn to a series of large, lush swamplands. This area is home to many Maasai communities, centered on the park. It is 400 square kms, with its southern boundary along the Tanzanian border. Here you may have the opportunity to observe herds of wildebeest, zebra and impala graze on the open plains. There are areas of acacia forest that make for good birding and are home to many small mammals. Cheetahs are also often sighted in the park.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Amboseli National Park

Full day spent in Amboseli.

Morning and afternoon game drives.

Meals and overnight stay at OL TUKAI LODGE.

Day 3: Amboseli-Nairobi-Aberdares

Breakfast at the lodge. Game drive en-route, we proceed to Nairobi.

Lunch will be at the Café Kigwe at Safari Park Hotel and then we continue to the Aberdares in the early afternoon.

Part of the Central highlands of Kenya, moorlands and forest is the main feature of this area with altitude in some areas rising as high as 3930 m. It is in the heart of this forest where the famous Tree Hotel – The ARK LODGE lies

Evening transfer to the lodge in the heart of the forest. Game viewing is from the terrace overlooking the water-hole, which is illuminated at night.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: Aberdares-Samburu Game Reserve

Breakfast at the Ark and then rejoin your safari-guide and drive to Samburu Game Reserve in the Semi-Arid region of Northern Kenya.

We continue our journey past the small trading towns of Timau and Isiolo. Arrival, check-in and lunch at the SAMBURU SIMBA LODGE.

Afternoon game drives in the reserve.

In the arid North of Kenya, water means life. The waters of the great Ewaso Nyiro river draw wildlife in great numbers to its banks, creating an oasis of green. This river flows through three great northern reserves, Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba. This is spectacular country, set against a backdrop of the mighty Mountain Ol Olokwe. The verdant riverine forest is a stark contrast to the arid thorn studded plains. Samburu is visited by large herds of Elephants, drawn by the promise of water. In the dry season, the elephants use their tusks to dig deep into the dry river beds, unearthing precious water. These waterholes then become a focal point for other game. The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic Northern species, including Gerenuk, the Reticulated Giraffe, and Grevy’s Zebra.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge situated on the shores of Uaso Nyiro River.

Day 5: Samburu Game Reserve

Early morning and late afternoon game drives in the reserve.

You have the choice during the morning break of visiting one of the traditional Samburu and Borana villages (optional).

Meals and overnight stay at SAMBURU SIMBA LODGE.

Day 6: Samburu Game Reserve-Mount Kenya

Breakfast at the lodge. Depart for the Mount Kenya Region and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Arrive at the SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP, check-in and lunch.

Afternoon game drive in the sanctuary. The Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Information Centre, Morani the tame black rhino and the Visitor’s Information Centre are most informative and entertaining and should all be visited while in the Game Reserve.

Sweetwaters Tented Camp lies in the heart of 24,000-acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, with magnificent views across the plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. The 30 luxury tents overlook the waterhole, floodlit by night, providing excellent and secluded rarely seen game viewing. This game sanctuary is the closest reserve to Nairobi (2.5 hours drive) home to all the big five game, and has the highest ratio of game-to-area of any park or reserve in Kenya.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Mount Kenya-Lake Nakuru National Park

Early breakfast at the camp and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park.

En-route scenic stop at the Nyahururu Falls.

Check-in for late lunch at FLAMINGO HILL CAMP.

Afternoon game drive in the park and around the alkaline lake.

Lake Nakuru National Park, the world famous haunt for pink flamingos, is a shallow alkaline lake in Kenya’s Rift Valley and some 62 km2 in extent. The road from Nairobi to Nakuru passes down the Kikuyu escarpment with fine views of the Kedong Valley and Mounts Suswa and Longonot. The landscape is picturesque, areas of sedge, marsh and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffs and outcrop. In late 80’s the park also became Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary and is today home to both the White and Black Rhinos. Lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, waterbucks are equally at home in this unique park.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Lake Nakuru National Park-Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, we depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Drive through the town of Narok and continue to Sekenani.

Entry into the reserve. Check-in and lunch at SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP.

Afternoon game drive in the reserve.

Maasai Mara offers an absolutely unique variety of animals. The reason is that this hilly region is both humid and fertile, and is crossed by the rivers Mara and Talek, full of crocodiles and hippos, which carry water the whole year round. The banks of the rivers are covered in thick forest, which gradually makes way for bush and grassland. The abundance of water and excellent availability of food are the reasons why the Maasai Mara, which in fact is a continuance of the Tanzanian Serengeti National Park, has the greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa. There is a particularly dramatic “spectacle” from July to November, the annual migration of huge herds of Gnus and Zebras. Predators such as Hyenas, Jackals, Leopards and Lions of course, closely follow these herds. Gigantic herds of over 200 buffaloes can also be observed. Plenty of food is available for elephants, giraffes, and the many species of antelopes.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the Camp.

Mid-morning and afternoon game drives.

Your resident driver-guide will be only glad to show all that makes the Mara so unforgettable!

All meals and overnight at SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP.

Day 10: Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the Camp.

Mid-morning and afternoon game drives.

Your resident driver-guide will be only glad to show all that makes the Mara so unforgettable!

All meals and overnight at SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP.

Day 11: Masai Mara National Reserve-Nairobi-Departure

Breakfast at the Camp. Check-out and then we drive to Nairobi.

On arrival, transfer to the ‘Carnivore’ restaurant for farewell lunch.

Evening transfer to the Airport for the departure of your international flight.

BASED ON 2 PAX

BASED ON 6 PAX

Inclusions

• Airport transfers and assistances
• Accommodation on full board basis on safari
• Extra meals as indicated
• Complimentary bottle of mineral water provided in our vehicle on safari , per person per day
• Our assistances
• Use of a safari minibus with open pop-up roof, seating up to a maximum of 7 persons
• The services of an English speaking driver-guide
• Park fees for the driver-guide and minibus , fuel
• All game drives and visits as indicated on the program

Exclusions

• International flights, airport taxes and visas
• Park entrance fees
• Portages, tipping and gratuities to staff and guides
• Drinks, laundry, telephones and all other personal extras
• Fishing Excursions in Watamu ( quoted separately )
• Any sightseeing not mentioned on the program