SAFARI SUMMARY
Spend 06 nights / 07 days exploring Kenya’s wilderness; Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park.
This safari begins with Samburu National Reserve a true wilderness and home to unique wildlife and plant life and onward continuation to The Aberdare National Park , an isolated range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley and diverse topography with amazing views of wildlife night game viewing. Then proceed to the Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its birdlife especially flamingos that form a pink hue across the lake. The climax is the Most famous Reserve in Kenya, The Masai Mara National Reserve. You are almost guaranteed to see all the big five. Lions abound throughout the Park as do leopards, cheetah and hyenas. Between July and October, when the great wildebeest migration is on in the Masai Mara , the Sensation is unparalled. From the end of June, drawn by the long rains of April and May, it is estimated that more than half a million wildebeests enter the Masai Mara National Reseve. These are in addition joined by another 100,000 from Loita Hills east of the Mara.
Notes:
• All accommodation is carefully selected in 5* properties to ensure your comfort and luxury after a days safari.
• All road transport and game drives in $WD safari minivans with pop-up roof good for enhance game viewing.
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1- Samburu National Reserve
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, briefed by a Destination Connect representative and drive north through the lush Kikuyu farmlands and coffee plantation to the cool Kenyan highlands to arrive at the Samburu Lodge in time for lunch. At 1600hrs, enjoy an afternoon game drive within the park to introduce you to the game in the area. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 2 - Samburu National Reserve
Full day in the reserve with game drives at 0630hrs and 1600hrs respectively. Samburu is famous for its rare mammals that only survive north of the equator. These are the gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Beira Oryx and grevy's zebra. All meals and overnight at the Samburu Lodge.
Day 3- Aberdares National Park
Depart after breakfast and proceed south to the Aberdare Country Club. The club is the base hotel for the tree hotel-The Ark. Lunch at the club. At 1430hrs; transfer to the Ark which is located in the Aberdare National Park, with small overnight bags as most of the luggage is left at the club. The Ark has various decks and balconies for easy viewing and photography of wild game. Dinner and overnight of game viewing at the lodge.
Day 4- Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, transfer back to the base hotel to retrieve rest of your luggage and drive towards the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. At 1600hrs, enjoy an afternoon game drive in park that also takes you to the shores of the lake famous for its birdlife especially flamingos that form a pink hue across the lake. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 5- Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nakuru after breakfast and drive through the floor of the Rift Valley to the world famous Masai Mara game reserve, arriving at Keekorok Lodge in time for lunch. At 1600hrs enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 6 - Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day in the reserve with both morning and afternoon game drives at 0630hrs and 1600hrs respectively. The Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti and its rolling plains are home to hundreds of plains game together with predators that feed on them. All meals and overnight at Keekorok Lodge
Day 7 - Depart
Depart the Mara after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant, justifiably referred to as Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience, having twice been voted amongst the worlds 50 best restaurants by UK based Restaurant magazine. Drop off at Jomo Kenyatta international Airport for your flight back home.
Cost Valid from 01 March - 31 March 2010
2 pax US$ 1,960 Per person Sharing
3 pax US$ 1,715 Per person Sharing
4 pax US$ 1,640 Per person Sharing
5 pax US$ 1,590 Per person Sharing
6 pax US$ 1,545 Per person Sharing
Notes:
The cost includes:
*Park entrance fees in the Game Reserves and National Parks
*full board accommodation while on safari
*experienced English seaking driver guide
*all road transport and game viewing in 4WD safari minivans with pop-up roof doe good photography
*All meals as specified in the itinerary
*Masai village visit in the Masai Mara
The costs excludes:
* Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
* All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone calls, etc
* Tips and drinks/beverages.
* Any Other Items not mentioned above
* Medical/Travel Insurance
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