 Day
1 - Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning passing through
the rich agricultural farmland on the slopes
of Mountain Kenya to the mainly dry scrubland
and open Savannah plains of Samburu Game Reserve.
Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide
variety of game among them elephant, buffalo,
cheetah leopard, lion, grevy's zebra, reticulated
giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk.
Accommodation in our campsite beautifully
set on the edge of the river under a canopy
of trees.
Day
2 - Samburu
Day spent game viewing in the park.
Day
3 - Baringo
Leaving Samburu in the early morning, we make
a Game drive to the west across the Lerochi
Plateau. Lunch enroute and later descend to
the floor of the Great Rift Valley, arriving
at Lake Baringo in the afternoon. This is
a fresh water lake, which supports a great
variety of birds as well as hippos and crocodiles.
Indeed, the lake is reputed to be the bird-watching
centre of Kenya.
Day
4 - Lake Nakuru
Early in the morning we head south via Lake
Bogoria, which is a shallow soda lake with
a beautiful scenery and also home to a sizeable
number of flamingos and other species of birds.
The highlight, however, is the boiling hot
springs and geysers, which also contribute
to the beauty of the lake. After lunch, we
proceed to lake Nakuru in the south - another
shallow soda lake that has been described
as "an ornithologists paradise and one of
the world's most magnificent sights". Here
one has an opportunity to see up to two million
flamingos besides tens of thousands of other
birds if lucky. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary
and also harbours lions, warthogs, waterbucks,
buffaloes, hippo and many other animals. Dinner
and overnight in a campsite outside Park.
Day
5 - Maasai Mara
We head further south to Narok, camping in
our campsite which is at the edge of the park
by afternoon. Procede on an afternoon Game
drive, meals and accommodation at the camp.
Day
6 & 7 - Maasai Mara
From the base camp, we explore the Mara region,
packed with the elephant, zebra, rhino and
all kinds of game throughout the year with
the spectacular wildebeest migration from
Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August.
Being at Maasai Mara is "as if you found yourself
in the New York of the natural world according
to some authorities". Indeed, you have the
best opportunity of seeing all the big five.
Day
8 - Nairobi
We break camp and drive to Narok where Maasai
souvenirs can be bought and then proceed to
Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Dinner
and overnight in a campsite outside town or
hotel if you wish at extra cost.
Day
9 - Amboseli
Morning drive via Namanga on the Tanzania
border and reach. Amboseli early in the afternoon.
We view game as we proceed to the campsite.
Day
10 - Amboseli
Day spent exploring this park with the magnificent
snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background.
The waters from melted snow drain down the
mountain under lava flows and surface on the
Amboseli plains. Here elephant, hippo, buffalo,
giraffe are likely to be seen.
Day
11 - Tsavo West
We leave soon after breakfast for Tsavo West
National Park. Visit the Chyulu Hills and
the Mzima Springs, which are favourite haunts
for both the hippo and crocodile, which can
be seen from an underwater observation chamber
if time permits. Dinner and overnight in a
campsite.
Day
12 - Tsavo West
Day spent exploring the park including the
nature trails.
Day
13 - Tsavo East
Early in the morning we drive to Tsavo East.
This park became famous for its great herds
of elephant still has these beasts usually
covered in red dust and a variety of game
and fine scenery. We visit Lugards Falls,
Mudanda Rocks and Aruba Dam as we view game
if time permits.
Day
14 - Mombasa
Early morning gamedrive. Soon after breakfast
we proceed to Mombasa arriving there in good
time for pax to find their way to their hotels
and the tour ends.
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TERMS
& CONDITIONS
Price
Includes:
-
Transportation in
a custom safari
minibus with pop-up
roof ideal for game
viewing and sight
seeing.
-
Services of a trained
and experienced
English speaking
driver/guide.
- All
meals provided while
on safari.
-
Bottled water for
use during the safari.
-
Park entry and gate
fees.
Not
included:
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International air
transportation to
and from Nairobi.
-
Expenses of personal
nature such as visas,
travel baggage insurance,
laundry, beverage,
tips etc.
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