Best of Kenya Safari – 8 days visiting
Nairobi / Samburu Game Reserve / Ol Pejeta Conservancy / Lake Nakuru National Park / Masai Mara Game Reserve
From $3273 AUD pp (2 pax)
From $3273 AUD pp (2 pax)
Day 01 – Nairobi
Safari briefing
Day 02 – Samburu Game Reserve
Game Drive
Day 03 – Samburu Game Reserve
Samburu and Buffalo Springs game reserves
Day 04 – OL Pejeta Conservancy Sweetwaters
Private wildlife conservancy
Day 05 – Lake Nakuru National Park Game Drive
Thompson Falls, Afternoon game drive
Day 06 – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Safari game drive
Day 07 – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Balloon safari or Traditional Masai Village, Game drive
Day 08 – Depart
Farewell lunch
Day 1 – Nairobi
Our representatives will warmly meet you on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport; transfer you to your city hotel where they will brief you on your safari arrangements. Overnight in Nairobi
Day 2 – Sambura Game Reserve
Early this morning our guide driver will warmly meet you at the hotel after breakfast; drive you to Samburu where you will enjoy lunch. This afternoon depart on an exciting game viewing drive in search of the special five of Samburu which includes the Gerenuk (nicknamed Twiga gazelle), the beisa Oryx, the Reticulated Giraffe, the Somali ostrich and Grevy’s Zebra.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – Samburu Game Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing in both Samburu and Buffalo Springs game reserves. This is home to the Savannah Elephant, Lion, Rhino, cape Buffalo, Wild Dog, the Endangered Pun cake Tortoise among many others. Of attraction also are over 450 species of indigenous birds. The Samburu people have a rich culture you may opt to enjoy at a small additional cost.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – OL Pejeta Conservancy
Enjoy breakfast then our guide driver will warmly meet then drive you to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy – a 90,000-acre private wildlife conservancy – is situated on the equator, in Kenya’s Laikipia District, between the foot hills of the Aberdare and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya. You will be arriving for lunch then an afternoon game viewing drive. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah and chimpanzee which is one of the highlight experiences here. Enjoy overnight
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy breakfast then depart to the Lake Nakuru National Park. You will enjoy a brief stop at the Thompson Falls. Proceed to the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for lunch then an afternoon game viewing drive. The scenic 188km2 Lake Nakuru game park is home to the black and white rhino, prides lions, cape buffalos, waterbucks, reticulated giraffes, hartebeests among many others. When the water levels in the lake are low, the alkaline lake is famous for the thousands of greater and lesser flamingoes. The park has the largest euphorbia forest in Africa. Enjoy dinner and overnight
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast and depart to the Maasai Mara National Reserve arriving for lunch. Depart on an afternoon game viewing drive in search of the hundreds of wildlife species the game reserve is famous for. These include the lion, Cape buffalo, the savannah elephant, black rhino and the elusive leopard, impalas, Masai giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, Thompson & grant’s gazelles, topis, the resident wildebeests among many others. Enjoy dinner and overnight
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Masai Mara Game Reserve
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains or visit a traditional Masai Village (at an extra cost).
Enjoy breakfast then a full day of game viewing drive in search of the Big-Five among many other wildlife species. In addition to wildlife, the Mara has nice, varied scenery to enjoy. The vast plains and grasslands is also home to hundreds of bird species. Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast then check-out. You may opt to drive or take a one-hour flight (at an extra cost) to Nairobi. Enjoy a farewell lunch at the carnivore restaurant then our guide driver will drop you at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
SAFARI INCLUSIONS:
– Pick-up & drop off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
– Bed & breakfast board accommodation in Nairobi
– Full Board Accommodation while on safari.
– Park entry fees
– Services of professional English Speaking guide-driver
– Bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle while on safari
– Use of a custom designed pop-up roof Safari Mini-van.
SAFARI EXCLUSIONS:
– International flight, passport & visa fees
– Travel insurance cover.
– Cultural visit to a Masai Village ( Manyatta)
– Balloon Safari ride in Masai Mara
– All personal expenses
– Laundry, telephones,
– Soft & alcoholic drinks
– Tips to Camp Staff and gratuity to Guide/Drive
– Any other item not mentioned as included in the itinerary