NAIROBI » ABERDARES » LAKE NAKURU » MASAI MARA
DAY 01: NAIROBI
Arrive JKIA at 1830 hrs, met by Game Viewers Adventures Limited representative, transfer to Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel where a briefing on the safari itinerary will be given. Dinner will be at the famous Carnivore Restaurant known for its game meat.
Overnight at Fairmont The Norfolk hotel
Meal Plan (Breakfast)
DAY 02: KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM/GIRAFFECENTRE/DAPHANE-SHELDRICK OPHANAGE
Pick at 0900hrs from the Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel and proceed with city tour en route to the Daphne Sheldrick Orphanage where the rescued animals are raised and you will be able to view them at a close range .It confirms the humanitarian care and what it takes to rehabilitate the affected animals.
The tour takes you to the outskirts of Nairobi City, the Karen area to visit the Karen Blixen museum, restored home of a renowned coffee farmer. You will be able to reflect on the achievements and background of this lady from the historical collections she made at a close range you will also be able to view the beautiful landscape of the Ngong Hills.
Lunch will be at the Karen Blixen Restaurant.
After lunch, proceed to the Giraffe Centre, a wildlife conservation Centre where the young giraffe ‘s are raised, and it’s the home of “ Daisy”, the Rothschild Giraffe that stared in the film of “The last giraffe” .Giraffe can be fed and observed roaming freely from raised ground.
Dinner will be at either at the Trattoria Restaurant in the city centre on own.
Overnight at Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel
Meal Plan (Breakfast)
DAY 03: NAIROBI >> MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE: 270 kms
0730 hrs - After breakfast drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch at Keekorok Lodge. 1530 hrs- go for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
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.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 04: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
One full day will be spent here with early morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve.
Alternatively, go for early morning game drive in the Masai Mara. Return to the camp for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch at the camp you proceed at 1500 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
A visit to a Masai Village is an exciting activity offered here.
You may also opt to go for a full day game drive with picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 05: MASAI MARA >> LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK: 320kms
After breakfast, at 0800 hrs depart and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park game drive n route in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Afternoon game drive in 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 Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 06: LAKE NAKURU >> AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK: 410kms
After an early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, through Nairobi to arrive at Ol tukai Lodge Amboseli in time for lunch. At 1530hrs, proceed for your afternoon game dive until dusk.
Amboseli is Kenya’s most sought park, located at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain Mt Kilimanjaro. It is against the backdrop of the snow capped Kilimanjaro that you will find the big five i.e. the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard among other game.
Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 07: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK.
Early morning game drive before breakfast to see the peaks and snow of Mount Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear and animals are active. There after return for breakfast and later optional activities, lunch and afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 08: AMBOSELI >> TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK: 125 kms
Earlier morning game drive before breakfast to see the peaks and snow of Mount Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear and animals are active. There after return for breakfast and later, depart and drive to Tsavo West National Park with game drive en route arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive and a visit to Mzima Springs (the source of drinking water for Mombasa).
At Mzima, all sorts of animals gather for a drink particularly in the dry season. You may also be able to view hippo and crocodile from the underwater glass tank.
Here you find pride of lions mostly known as man eaters due to the historical events of 1900 when they used to enter the railway work constructing the Kenya Uganda Railway Line, hippos and even the cheetahs.
Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 09: TSAVO WEST >> TAITA HILLS SANCTAURY: 175 kms
Early morning game drive, then return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Taita Hills Game sanctuary en route to the Lodge, arriving in time for lunch. At 1530hrs you proceed for an afternoon game drive.
Scenically stunning, the craggy volcanic Taita Hills, to the west of the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, are classed as a game reserve, despite the main road which runs from Voi to Taveta. There is plenty of game to be seen in this area and even travelers on the main road can be treated to great game spotting.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Salt link Game Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11: TAITA HILLS SANCTAURY >> WATAMU: 270 kms
Depart after breakfast for Watamu through Mombasa arriving in the afternoon. Lunch will be on own. You will be dropped at a place to be advised by you.
Package includes:
v Transport based on a 4x4 land cruiser with pop up roof for game viewing
v Park entry fees
v Accommodation and all meals in the Lodges
v Service of an English-speaking driver guide
v Game drives as per the Itinerary
v Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
v Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant
v Lunch at the Karen Blixen Restaurant
v Government taxes
v Company safari hat
v Two bottles of mineral water per day during safari
v Airport transfers
v Flying doctors services
Package excludes:
- Hot air Balloon flight in Masai Mara – US$ 450 per person extra
(Price is subject to confirmation at the time of booking.)
- Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses