12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari
(Our 12 Day road
safari encompasses the very best of Kenya including
many key wildlife areas. Starting in Samburu and then
to the Aberdares, the itinerary proceeds to Lake Nakuru
– Masai Mara – Amboseli – Tsavo
West – Tsavo East and ends either in Mombasa
or Nairobi. Departs weekly from Nairobi or Mombasa)
Leopard
in Samburu Game
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Lake
Nakuru Lodge
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Masai
Village in Masai Mara |
12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari
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12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari
encompasses the very best of Kenya including many
key wildlife areas. Starting in Samburu and then to
the Aberdares, the itinerary proceeds to Lake Nakuru
– Masai Mara – Amboseli – Tsavo
West – Tsavo East and ends either in Mombasa
or Nairobi. Departs weekly from Nairobi or Mombasa.
The
safari starts with Samburu National Reserve.
Animals commonly seen are elephants, lions, cheetahs,
grevy zebras, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, buffalos,
oryx, grants gazelles, dikdiks and waterbucks. There
are over 350 varieties of birds.
The
tour continues to the Aberdare National Park
an area of 767 Km2 covering the higher areas of the
Aberdare Mountain Ranges of Central Kenya. The topography
is quite diverse with deep ravines that cut through
the forested eastern and western slopes.
We
then move on to Lake Nakuru National Park
which is world famous as the feeding ground of both
lesser and greater flamingos. Ornithologists describe
it as "the most fabulous bird spectacle in the
world." Besides the more than 400 species of
birds that can be seen in the park there are hippos,
reedbuck, waterbuck, black rhino, giraffe, lion, leopard,
bushbuck also present.
The
tour concludes at the Masai Mara National
Game Reserve - a magnificent landscape of
open plains bisected by the Mara River and its tributaries,
and punctuated by marshes and forests. This reserve
supports the highest density of game to be seen anywhere
considering its size.
During
the seasonal migrations, the reserve is home to up
to a million wildebeest and an equally impressive
number of zebra that move into the area from the neighboring
Serengeti National Park, in Tanzania. The reserve
is home to all the “Big Five” and it is
also possible to observe; baboon, eland, ostrich,
bat-eared fox, jackal, and the rivers abound with
hippos and crocodiles.
After
two nights in Masai Mara the tour continues to Amboseli
National Park, home to large herds of elephants
whose population is one of the few in Africa that
has been spared from poachers.
Predators
in the park include hyenas, jackals; lions, leopards
and cheetahs. Bird life in abundance flourishes particularly
in the marshes and swamps. Over 420 species have been
counted within the park as a whole including 6 species
of vulture, 12 species of heron and 10 varieties of
eagle.
Our journey continues
to the vast Tsavo region. Together Tsavo West
National Park and Tsavo East National Park
make up one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the
world. The terrain encompasses huge plains and an
interesting geological landscape such as cones, outcrops
and lava flows resulting from historic volcanic activity.
The area has a wide
variety of wildlife including lion, cheetah, leopard,
buffalo, hippo, elephant, oryx, eland, zebra, giraffe,
spotted hyena, kongoni, waterbuck, impala, duiker
and klipspringer.
12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari Itinerary
Summary
Day 1:
Nairobi – Drive to Samburu game Reserve
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu – Drive
to Forest
Tree Lodge (Aberdare or Mt. Kenya Parks)
Day 4: Forest Tree Lodge – Drive
to Lake
Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Drive
to Masai
Mara Game Reserve
Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 8: Masai Mara – Drive
to Amboseli
National Park
Day 9: Amboseli National Park
Day 10: Amboseli National Park – Drive
to Tsavo
West National Park
Day 11: Tsavo West – Drive
to Tsavo
East National Park
Day
12: Tsavo East – Drive
to Mombasa
or Nairobi
12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari Prices
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Price
Per Person |
Price
Per Child |
1st
Jan 2014 |
31st
Dec 2014 |
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Notes
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Private departures are available
*
Tours operate with a minimum of 2 passengers.
*
Please note that this 12 Days
Safari can also commence from Mombasa and end in Nairobi
12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari Includes:
*
Pre–tour itinerary document
*
Up to 16 Extensive Game drives
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All meals included while on safari
*
All applicable Game Park entrance fees
*
Guaranteed window seating with open top
*
Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
*
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking
this safari
*
Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. (Professional
Safari Escort is available upon request)
* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Aberdare,
Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo
East, Mombasa or back to Nairobi
*
Finest accommodations in Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru,
Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East National
Park
12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari Excludes:
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International Airfare
*
A visit to a Masai Village
*
Accommodations in Nairobi
*
Cost of obtaining passport and visas
*
Gratuity for your professional driver guide
*
Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
*
Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
*
Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and
airports
*
Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency
air rescue
*
Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 470
US Dollars), Night Game drives, Nature walks etc
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess
baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry,
emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including
luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during
meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
12
Days/ 11 Nights Kenya Road Safari Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1: Nairobi – Drive to Samburu National Reserve
This
morning we travel by road to Kenya's northern frontier.
Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with
its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro
River. It is also one of Kenya's most protected areas
and home to species only found north of the equator,
from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy's zebras and
Beisa Oryxes.
We
also enjoy Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids
Camp, our luxurious tents set beneath a canopy of
acacia trees along the banks of the river.
Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu
Intrepids Camp
Meal Plan {Lunch
& Dinner}
Day
2:
Explore Samburu Game Reserve
Dawn
breaks in golden bands as we start our day in the
bush by scanning the river from our tent's veranda
with a cup of steaming coffee in hand. Before the
dew is off the grass, we're off in pursuit of the
elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive
in the reserves grasslands and acacia woodlands.
And
so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration
in the bush and relaxation in our cozy camp.
Overnight
at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day
3:
Samburu –
Drive to Aberdare National Park (Tree Hotel)
Our destination
today is the Aberdare National Park or Mt. Kenya National
Park. We travel overland south from Samburu to The
Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga
Hill. After lunch and high tea, set off for the Ark
tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes
of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet.
This
outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing,
including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere:
giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted
genet, and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels and
from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything
and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and
stay warm and cozy.
You
can put in a request to be awakened during the night
if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants
might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard
or large male Lion might put in an appearance.
Overnight
at the Ark or Treetops Hotel or the Serena Mountain
Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day
4 :
Tree Lodge (Aberdare) – Drive to
Nakuru National Park
Today we
travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located
in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting
game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in
this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching
will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant.
The
Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater
Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in
to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here
is world renowned and over 400 bird's species exist
here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou
Stork.
It
is also one of the very few places in Africa to see
the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight
at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day
5: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara Game
Reserve
This morning
we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to
the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve
is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously
known for its spectacular great wildebeest's migration
and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard,
Buffalo and Rhino.
Lunch
at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon
game run. The Mara Game Reserve-one of the greatest
wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied,
and easy to see. Residents among the Park's are: Masai
Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game
including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson's and
grants Gazelles.
Overnight
at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day
6: Explore Masai Mara Game
Reserve
The search
for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues
today during extensive game runs. On the plains are
enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive
cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs.
During
our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit
a village of the Masai people to witness the singing
and dancing that are part of their daily lives and
sacred rituals.
A
glimpse into their homes and social structure is a
poignant experience.
Overnight
at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day
7: Discover Masai Mara Game
Reserve
Full day
to savor the beauty of the Park which has a permanent
supply of water thus harbor a thriving population
of wild game. All the "Big Five" and lots of gazelles,
Topi, warthogs, Cheetah, Hyenas and even the rare
Rhino might come out of the thicket for you.
Extend
your drive to the Hippo pool where they submerge at
the approach of a vehicle only to surface seconds
later to short and gamble their displeasure, Crocodiles
sunbathe on the River banks mouths agape.
Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp
or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner}
Day
8:
Masai Mara – Drive
to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast,
we drive to Amboseli National Park. The Park is famous
for the big herds of elephants and view of Mt. Kilimanjaro,
the highest mountain in Africa.
After
lunch is served you'll have time to relax or enjoy
the sun heated swimming pool before leaving for another
game drive this afternoon. We will be back in good
time for a warm shower or a cocktail before dinner
is served.
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Tortilis
Camp or Oltukai Lodge or Similar
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
9:
Discover Amboseli National Park
Two game
drives are scheduled for this day. The open flat plains
are ideal places to search for pride of lions, buffaloes,
cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeests.
The
swamps are good places to catch the elephants as they
bath in the mud. There is a wealth and diversity of
bird species. Also, discover the African Culture by
visiting a local Masai Village.
Overnight
at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Tortilis Camp or Oltukai
Lodge or Similar
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}