5 Day Serenahotels Safari Lake Elementaita Mara Serena

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This 5-day holiday safari package combines 2 nights at the Serena luxury tented camp at Elementatita and 2 Nights at Mara Serena Safari Lodge located in Africa’s most exciting destination – the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Our safari begins with a visit to the Soysambu Conservancy, located is on Lake Elementaita just 2 .5  hours from Nairobi off the main Nairobi to Nakuru road.

Soysambu is the perfect location to spend a few days soaking up the beauty and history of the area. Activities that you may enjoy include game drives, walks, Hikes, Nature walks, Horseback riding,  cycling and Night Game Drives.

The area is dominated by grazing animals such as zebras, buffalo, giraffe, Colobus monkey, Waterbuck, Gazelle, Impala, and Eland.  There are also has Leopard, Hyena, Jackal, Bat-eared Fox, Warthogs, Aardvark and mongoose.  Porcupines can also sometimes be seen, a mass of black and white quills that shiver in the moonlight.

Soysambu Conservancy is located within a key bird region. There are over 450 recorded species of birds in the Conservancy alone. Bird species include Cormorants, Storks, Goose, Herons, Plovers, Hammerkops, and Egrets etc.

We also take a day trip to visit Lake Nakuru National Park – famous for flamingos and an important sanctuary for Rhino. Both Black and White Rhino are found here, and are often seen resting under acacias by the Lake shore.

Lake Nakuru abounds with game. There are huge herds of waterbuck, zebra, buffalo, the endangered Rothschild Giraffe and more. This is one of your best chances of seeing Leopard in Kenya, and there are several large prides of Lion.

Our next destination is the Masai Mara Game Reserve – approximately 305 kilometers from Lake Elementaita Soyambu Conservancy. Driving will take you about 5 Hours.

Masai Mara National Reserve also known as Masai Mara or the Mara is situated within the Great Rift Valley in the southern part of Kenya. Measuring approximately 1510 square kilometers in size, this un-fenced Savannah grassland is home to the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo).

The famous wildebeest migration also takes place at the Mara. Other animals include zebras, antelope, gnus, Oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles and others.

The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird-life is as plentiful as wildlife at the Masai Mara, which boasts over 400 different birds species.

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Soysambu Conservancy Lake Elementaita

0900 Hours: Depart from Nairobi and drive via the Great Rift Valley Escarpment with a Photo stop en route at View Point. Drive on to Soysambu Wildlife Conservancy to arrive at Lake Elementaita Serena Camp in time for lunch.

1200 Hours: Check-in and lunch follows. After lunch, you can Swim in the pool or enjoy Massage Services before the afternoon game-drive

1600 Hours: Our afternoon game drive in Soysambu Conservancy offers peace and privacy, with chances to see zebras, gazelles, elands, waterbucks and buffalos, as well as family groups of black-backed jackals, warthogs, dik-diks and baboons.

Soysambu protects flourishing breeding herds of endangered Rothschild giraffes, as well as the nationally threatened colobus monkeys. Less common species include the bushbuck, bushpig, steinbok, reedbuck, duiker, caracal, golden and side-striped jackals.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Soysambu Conservancy Lake Elementaita – Lake Nakuru National Park

0800 Hours: After breakfast departs for a morning excursion to the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park for game viewing drives. The park, coloured by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of beautiful birds lining its shores, is a popular place with visitors as well as locals.

Lake Nakuru is the home of the Rothschild’s giraffe, Waterbuck, Baboon, impala, buffalo, monkeys, warthog, impala, reedbuck and eland are also residents here. However, the main attractions are the rhinos.

A designated rhino sanctuary, the park is one of the best places in Kenya to observe these endangered species. Both black and white Rhinos thrive here.

Besides the greater and lesser flamingos, the park is home to many other species including, Grebe, Pelicans, Cormorant, Darter, Geese, Heron, Fish Eagle, Marabou stork, Sacred and Hadada Ibis.

1200 Hours: Drive back to the Camp for lunch followed by an afternoon at leisure to enjoy the Camp facilities or opt for one of the optional activities offered by the Camp.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Soysambu Conservancy Lake Elementaita – Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve

0800 Hours: This morning after breakfast, we depart the hotel and drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino.

1300 Hours: Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon ‘Spice” game drive.

1530 Hours: The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses in the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see. Residents among the reserve are Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.

1830 Hours: Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4 : Full Day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve

Our full day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve will be spared for the search of the big cats of the Masai Mara and the spectacular view of the famous migration.

All of the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) can be spotted here. Herds of plains zebras are found throughout the park. Other animals include giraffes, jackals, gnus, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, Topi antelope, hippos and crocodiles in the Mara River.

For bird lovers, the Mara birds come in every colour and size. More than 400 bird species have already been recorded, including birds of prey.

You can enjoy a colourful view of birds such as vultures, ostriches, long-crested eagles, pygmy falcons, secretary birds, marabous, red-winged Schalow’s turaco’s many others.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Drive to Nairobi

0600 Hours: If you are not participating in the hot air balloon you enjoy morning tea/ coffee or Hot chocolate followed by a morning game drive. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia trees.

0930 Hours: Return back to the lodge/ camp for breakfast.

1000 Hours: Optional visit to an authentic Masai village (at an extra cost) to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals.

1100 Hours: Depart the Mara by road back to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

5-Day Serenahotels Safari Lake Elementaita Mara Serena Rates Includes:

Multiple Game drives + 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 + Choice of accommodation while at Lake Elementatita and the Masai Mara Game Reserve + Round trip transport from Nairobi to Lake Elementatita and the Masai Mara Game Reserve & Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver

Notes
* Departs daily and upon request

5-Day Serenahotels Safari Lake Elementaita Mara Serena Rates Do Not Include:

* 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
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

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