Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara
Today our safari expedition will take us to the jewel of Kenya's parks, the world famous Masai Mara Game (Wildlife) Reserve. Full of life with various types of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown's the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been captured on film with the movie "Out Of Africa" being the most famous.

 

Masai Mara is home to the "Big Five" (Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino) and over 450 bird species. Apart from the big five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place in late July or August. During this crossing, hundreds of animals are swept away by the first moving Mara River and others are killed by the ferocious African Crocodiles. This crossing gives true meaning to the phrase "Survival of the fittest".

 

After lunch you can take time out to read a book, novel, sunbathe, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply sit back and relax under the tent. All luxurious tents have permanent roofs, electricity, and en-suite bathroom facilities. In the afternoon head out with your driver guide in search of the shy and elusive leopard, other wild animals and over 450 species of birds of which 57 species are birds of prey. As the sunset starts to edge dip into the African horizon it will be the perfect opportunity for you to capture the beautiful Mara landscape on film. After dinner, enjoy the warmth of the roaring log fire before going to bed under the star filled African sky.

 

Overnight at Kichwa Tembo Camp or Mara Safari Club or Mara Intrepids Camp

Day 2 & Day 3
Masai Mara Game Reserve
We spend the next two full days on early morning game drives before dawn, followed by breakfast upon your return to the camp. After breakfast you can go swimming in the pool under the African sun or just sit back and relax for the rest of the day. In the afternoon we return to the bush in search of wildlife, such as Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, elephants, lions, and the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino, among others.

 

Overnight at Kichwa Tembo Camp or Mara Safari Club or Mara Intrepids Camp

 

Day 5
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
Today after an early breakfast, our safari will be destined for brief stopover at Lake Naivasha, the only freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. From the top of the Rift Valley escarpment, you can see the lake sparkling under the sun thousands of feet below you. The lake is home to a large colony of hippos and it's also a Mecca for bird watchers and researchers since over 400 different species of birds have been recorded here. An optional boat ride will be a good ideal.

After a brief stopover we travel in a northerly direction to your next destination Lake Nakuru, which is usually dotted with pink flamingoes lining its shores. After checking in and having lunch at the lodge, you can sit back and relax or go for a dive in the pool. In the afternoon we enjoy a game drive where you can expect to see leopards, lions, giraffes, a million or so of pink flamingoes as well as black or white Rhinos.

 

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion hill Lodge

 

Day 6
Lake Nakuru – Samburu Game Reserve
After an early breakfast bid farewell to Lake Nakuru as we drive heading eastwards and we make a brief stopover at Nyahururu Falls, still known to many as Thomson's falls for its 237ft cascade. After the stopover, we drive northward through Nanyuki town, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until we reach Isiolo town and then down into the thorny landscape of Samburu country. This area boosts of unique northern species of wildlife which are not found in any other part south of equator, here you will find the Grevy zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, the long necked gerenuk, herds of elephants and their predators abound. The life-giving Uaso Nyiro River plays a major role in the ecosystem of this region.

 

Overnight at Samburu Lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge or Larsen’s Camp Samburu Intrepids Camp

 

Day 7
Samburu Game Reserve
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa's wild cats. From the game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R "rest and relaxation", read a book/novel, sunbathe or perhaps go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading out again on your afternoon game drive.

 

Overnight at Samburu Lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge or Larsen’s Camp Samburu Intrepids Camp

 

Day 8
Samburu – Mount Kenya or Aberdare National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
After an early breakfast bid farewell to Samburu as we drive south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until we reach Nanyuki town and then a short distance to Serena Mountain Lodge for lunch. The Lodge, which comes alive at night with the various sounds of animals, is one of the exotic "Tree Hotels" situated in the heart of Mt. Kenya's forest reserve. All of the en-suite rooms have balconies from which you can look beyond the trees to observe the endless parade of wildlife. You can watch these animals from the safety of your room or from a specially built viewing bunker connected to the lodge by a tunnel, which affords you an amazing up-close view of the animals as they visit waterholes and saltlick.

 

Overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge or the Ark Forest Lodge or Treetops Lodge

 

Day 9
Tree lodge – Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast we head for Nairobi "The City Under The Sun" for an early lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant then proceed to Amboseli National Park. Beautifully situated beneath the foot of Africa's highest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), the park is well renowned for its huge herds of elephants and various types of other Savannah wildlife such as Giraffes, Bushbuck's, Kudu, Warthog's, Zebra's and over 425 species of birds recorded here.

The snowcapped peak of Kilimanjaro rising above white clouds dominates every aspect of Amboseli and forms a backdrop to an impressive display of wildlife attracted to this location by swamps and springs fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro melting snow. Amboseli was the location around which such famous writers like Sir Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark tailored their stories of big game hunting in the wilds of Africa. Enjoy a game drive en-route, as we arrive in time for dinner.

 

Overnight at Amboseli Serena or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge

 

Day 10
Amboseli National Park
A dawn game drive will be the perfect time for photographing the humbling and magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa. We return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R "rest and relaxation", sunbathing, swimming or for those of you reading enthusiasts, you can read the day away in the well-stocked library with a relaxing view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

 

Overnight at Amboseli Serena or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge

 

Day 11
Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
After an early morning breakfast, we depart Amboseli National Park through the shaitani lava plateau , to the legendary land of the "Man-Eaters" - Tsavo National Park. The 21,000 sq km park is one of the largest in the whole world.
This wilderness is home too over 1000 plant species, 400 bird species and more than 60 major mammal species such as lions, huge herds of buffalo, the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino and at least 7000 elephants. The park is the location of Africa's most famous adventure story "Man eaters of Tsavo", in which two lions where responsible for eating over 500 workers who where building the Uganda railway also known as the "Lunatic Line " by it's opponents in the British Parliament in 1898. The story was made famous in the 1996 movie "The Ghost and the Darkness." Enjoy your lunch at your lodge before another exciting game drive in the park.

Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Finch Hatton’s Camp or Voyager Safari Camp

Day 12
Tsavo West – Mombasa Island
After breakfast, depart for Mombasa and proceed to Whitesands Beach Hotel or Mombasa Serena Beach for lunch. Whitesands Beach Hotel and Mombasa Serena both enjoy the longest seafront on the North Coast of Mombasa, which boasts one of the finest beaches in East Africa.

 

Overnight at Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel or Whitesands Beach Hotel

 

Day 13 & Day 14
Mombasa Island
The perfect destination to relax under the tropical sun and the coconut palm trees. Here you have lots of options like visit the National Museum, sunbathing on the beautiful beaches, visit the Marine Parks, participating in the various water sports, snorkeling, Buccaneer diving, touring Mombasa town as well as shopping.

 

Overnight at Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel or Whitesands Beach Hotel

 

Day 15
Mombasa – Fly Nairobi
After lunch today, you will leave Mombasa and connect in Nairobi for your international flight home. By the time you leave Kenya, you’re once in a life time dream will have come true.

 

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Included Safari Features
• Round trip transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Aberdare, Amboseli, Tsavo & Mombasa Nairobi

• 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

 

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Options that Complement this Safari

 

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