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8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS BEST OF MAGICAL KENYA WILDLIFE ADVENTURE SAFARI TOUR
Unleash your spirit of adventure and come discover the best of Kenya on this classic safari experience. Enjoy 8 exciting days in this bewitching land, home to some of Africa’s richest game reserves: experiencing enchanting game drives and lodging in charming safari lodges and a luxury tented camp. Highlights include seeking out the “Big Five” in the majestic Maasai Mara, witnessing the pink flamingos of Lake Nakuru and game-spotting in the arid “Born Free” landscapes of Shaba.
Day: 1 Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya
Today, land in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, your gateway to the country’s wildlife parks. Meet your driver guide at the airport and enjoy a convenient transfer to your hotel. Relax and enjoy a good night’s rest to prepare for the once-in-a-lifetime safari experiences ahead.
Overnight at Sarova Panafric Hotel or a similar hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Day: 2 Nairobi – Aberdare National Park
After breakfast this morning, leave the bustling city of Nairobi and soak in the views over Kenya’s stunning scenery and villages on your way to Aberdare National Park. Around 10% of all land in Kenya, including its mountains, savannah and forests are designated as national parks and game reserves, and your visit to Aberdare takes you right into the heart of some of Kenya’s most wildlife-rich countryside. Arrive in time for lunch at the famous Aberdare Country Club and then transfer to the Treetop Hotel and your accommodation in The Ark Tree Lodge. This charming lodge overlooks one of the largest salt-licks and waterholes in the Aberdare Mountains, so spend the rest of the day watching the awesome wildlife that come to drink here. Modeled after Noah’s Ark, the Ark has viewing decks with balconies and lounges that give you a great vantage point for your game viewing.
Dinner & Overnight at The Ark Lodge or a similar hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Day 3: Aberdare – Samburu National Reserve.
Following breakfast, your tour continues northwards today and cross into Kenya’s remote Northern Frontier Province to Shaba National Reserve bordering the famous Samburu National Park. Once here, enjoy the first of a series of thrilling game drives through the thornbush savannah and dusty plains, which provided the iconic settings for the award winning, beloved movie, “Born Free.” After lunch at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, take to the wild with your guide and drive through the 130-kilometre square Shaba much as the Adamsons of Born Free did in the mid-20th century. As you rumble along the rugged tracks, keep a keen watch for the Shaba’s wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, zebra and the reticulated giraffe. Game
Dinner & Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or a similar hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Day 4: Full Day Game Viewing at Samburu National Reserve.
Today, your safari experience really picks up steam, with three exciting game drives packed into your day: in the early morning, mid-morning and afternoon. On all three, trundle into the volcanic sandy landscapes of Shaba in search of its herds of exotic wildlife, including elephant, cheetah, giraffe, lions and the rare Beisa oryx. Stake out the reserve’s oasis-like water springs and watch as the animals jostle for space by the water’s edge, and watch for the Shaba’s incredibly diverse and rich birdlife, which includes large flocks of guinea fowl, storks, doves and sandgrouse.
Dinner & Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or a similar hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Day 5: Samburu National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, deaprt and drive to the ancient Great Rift Valley, home to magnificent Lake Nakuru. Surrounded by forest and bushy grassland, this immense and protected expanse of water is home to one of the most remarkable wild bird communities in all of Africa. Here, many pink flamingos flock to feed on the lake’s algae, creating an extraordinary spectacle for visitors (please note that in recent days the numbers have reduced drastically due to increased water levels).
Watch, too, for the lake’s other avian attractions, including pelicans, cormorants and grebes, which can often be spotted near or amid the constantly moving mass of pink created by the hordes of flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch at the Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge and afterward, take an exhilarating game drive in to the rich ecosystem around the lake in search of the area’s 56 recorded species, including rhinoceros and buffalo. Dinner & Overnight at Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge or a similar hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Today brings the highpoint of your Kenyan adventure, your visit to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya. Extending for 1,800 square kilometers, this legendary reserve is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and consists of vast, well-watered plains that support one of the world’s largest populations of animal groups. Among the many marvels here are a huge number of predators, such as lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena, the annual great migration, when thousands of wildebeest cross the Mara River into the lush Serengeti, and the distinctive Maasai peoples, who live and graze their stock on the edges of the reserve. Savor lunch at the Sarova Mara Game Camp, before taking an unforgettable game drive into the fabled Mara.
Dinner & Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Lodge or a similar hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Day 7: Full Day Game viewing at Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Enjoy the entire day to explore the Maasai Mara, Africa’s richest wildlife viewing area. Head out on three game drives to seek out the reserve’s captivating “Big Five” of lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, with the chance to see them, including elephants in some of Africa’s largest herds. Finish your enthralling day with a fabulous opportunity to watch a colorful and ancient Maasai Dance Performance.
Dinner & Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Lodge or a similar hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Day 8: Maasai Mara – Great Rift Valley – Nairobi – Fly Back home.
Enjoy an early morning game drive then ack to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast bid a fond farewell to the Maasai Mara and travel back down the epic Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, absorbing the beautiful views over Kenya’s landscapes and the sights of Maasai villages and shanty towns as you travel.
On arrival in Nairobi in the late afternoon, your exhilarating safari experience comes to an end today, although your memories will no doubt last forever.
You will be dropped off at the airport to catch your flight back home.
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HIGH SEASON: 03JAN – 31MAR
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LOW SEASON: 1APRIL- 15JUNE (EXCEPT OVER EASTER PERIOD).
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PEAK SEASON: 01 JULY -31OCTOBER
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SHOULDER SEASON: 01 NOV -15 DEC
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NB: · Rates are Per Person Sharing in a double / Twin room. · Christmas / Festive/ New Year rates available on request. · East holiday rates available on request. · Children / Infant rates available on request. · The safari program can be customized to meet your needs i.e. you can always add an extra night at a discounted rate. · Optional safari extras are available at a discounted rate. Kindly liaise with us. · Clients staying at hotels located in private wildlife conservancies will pay extra park fees to do game drives at the main parks (Please inquire with us) · Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Please consult with us prior to making your booking. Tour Package Includes: |
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| · 1-way airport – hotel transfer.
· 1 Night Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Nairobi. · 6 nights Full Board Accommodation and meals on safari · 7 Days Ground transportation in a clean customized Safari vehicle with open roof hutch for game viewing. · Services of an English-speaking driver / guide · Extensive Game drives in Kenya · Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi. · Park Entry Fees. · Mineral water during game drives. · Exemplary services of our driver/guide. |
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| Tour Package Excludes: |
- Drinks & Laundry
- Items of personal nature
- Pre and Post safari accommodation in Nairobi which can be arranged at an extra cost.
- All Items of personal nature.
- Lunch on the last day.
- Tips
