Day
1
Nairobi – Samburu
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 Oryx. We also enjoy Larsens Tented
Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp, our luxurious hostelry
set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks
of the river.
Overnight
at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or
Samburu Serena
Meal
Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2
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 reserve’s
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 or
Samburu Serena
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3
Samburu – Aberdare National Park or Mt .Kenya
National Park
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
Aberdare National Park or Mt .Kenya National Park
– Lake Baringo
Our destination
today is Lake Baringo. As a freshwater Lake it is
home to hippos, crocodiles and an abundance of fish
and birds, but it does not have flamingoes, as these
feed on the algae specific to soda lakes. Despite
this, it is most famous as an ornithologist's paradise,
with 500 bird species, many of which are extremely
rare or otherwise only seen in this area. An Afternoon
boat ride on the lake enables us to view hippos and
birds.
Overnight
at Lake Baringo Camp or Lake Baringo Island Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
5
Lake Baringo - Lake 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 renown 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
6
Lake Nakuru – 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 Mara Simba Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 7 &
Day 8
Discover Masai Mara
The search
for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues
today and tomorrow 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 Mara Simba Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
9
Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
Our destination
is Lake Naivsaha Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasha Simba
Lodge or Lake Naivasha country club. We arrive in
time for lunch at our lodge by the lake and early
afternoon, we take an optional boat ride. Alternatively,
a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way
to see wild animals while on foot. The Island is a
private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest,
gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck
and giraffe. Or you may wish to lounge by the pool
admiring the view of zebras, Giraffes and waterbuck
just outside the fence.
Overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Lake Naivasha
Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasaha Country Club
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day10
Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Amboseli
is our destination today – home to the legendary
Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant.
Amboseli is big game country: Lion, Cheetah antelope,
Zebra, Wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe. The afternoon
game run is planned to introduce you to intense beauty
and drama that fill each day here. Africa's highest
mountain, Kilimanjaro – can be seen from all
the lodges that ‘African Spice’ uses
Amboseli
Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
11
Amboseli National Park
Rising
early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds
build up over the summit, we set off for another stimulating
‘Spice’ game drive. Amboseli is an excellent
place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything
from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons.
Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after
breakfast. Masai warriors are famously known as the
proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle
and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the
wild animals are known across the world A visit reveals
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. Midday
finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest,
followed by another extensive 'Spice' game drive.
Ol Tukai lodge or Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Sopa
Lodge
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day
12
Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Our next
stop is Tsavo National Park. The Park is a vast expansion
of African savanna with a more diverse array of habitats
which include open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland,
Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. It’s famous
for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk among other
mammal’s species and bird life. Other notable
features include Mzima Springs which are water source
for Mombasa Town, Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones,
which is an example of recent volcanic eruption. Movie
the Ghost and the Darkness was shot here.
Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Finch Hatton’s
Camp or Voyager Safari Camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 13
Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
Morning
game drive in Tsavo West then return for breakfast
and depart by road to Tsavo East National Park. There
are many interesting aspects in the open areas of
Tsavo East not least the spine of the Yatta Plateau,
one of the world's longest lava flows. An additional
attraction is the Athi River flanked by stately doum
palms which, near the Manyani gate forms the Lugard
Falls, a long stretch of rippling white water cataracts
and a favorite haunt for sunbathing crocodiles.
Lugard
Falls gush through a small fissure, narrow enough
for the foolhardy to leap across, before dropping
to Crocodile Point below, where the river changes
its name to the Galana.
Overnight at Voi Safari Lodge or Tsavo Safari Camp
(Cottars) or Galdessa camp
Meal
Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 14
Tsavo East – Nairobi or Mombasa
Morning
game drive to savour the beauty of the park, return
to lodge for breakfast. After, depart for Mombasa
or Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
Meal
Plan {Breakfast}
Included
Safari Features
•
Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu –
Aberdare – Lake Baringo – Lake Nakuru
– Masai Mara – Amboseli – Tsavo
West – Tsavo East – Nairobi or to end
in Mombasa
•
Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional
Safari Escort is available upon request)
•
Finest accommodations of Hotels, Lodges, and Camps
selected for the programme
•
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking
this safari
• Membership in Flying Doctors Society –
Emergency air rescue
•
18 extensive Game drives /Game Viewing experiences
• Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral
water
• Guaranteed window seating with open top vehicle
•
High Altitude game viewing at the forest Lodge
• All applicable Game Park entrance fees
•
All meals included while on safari
• Pre–tour itinerary document
Excluded
Safari Features
• 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
• Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person
is 450 US Dollars), Nature walks etc
• Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels,
camps and airports
• Christmas, New Year and Easter
Supplement
• Gratuity for your professional driver guide
• Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
• Cost of obtaining passport and visas
• Accommodations in Nairobi
• A visit to a Masai Village
• International Airfare
Options that
Complement this Safari
Ballooning
in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya |
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4
Days / 3 Nights Zanzibar Island, Tanzania |
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Mount
Kilimanjaro Climb |
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