9 Days Best of Kenya -  Aberdare's | Samburu | Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara |Amboseli

Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdare's National Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning for Aberdare's National park in the dense forest of the Rift Valley arriving in time for lunch at the Outspan golf & Country club. Afternoon transfer by lodge vehicle to treetops lodge for floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Treetops Lodge.

 

Day 2: Aberdare’s National Park  - Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for Samburu Reserve to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Go for an afternoon game drive. This park is vast with many wildlife and bird species.

Samburu game reserve is home to some of the rare wildlife species including the Beisa oryx, Reticule Giraffes, Masai ostrich and the Gravy’s zebras.

 Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu lodge.

 

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day with morning and afternoon game drive. Optional visit to Samburu villages. Meals and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Lodge. Experience a true adventure Africa.

 

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Samburu after breakfast and proceed south to Lake Nakuru, which is often referred to as the pink lake for its great masses of pink flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

Lake Nakuru National park lies in the Great Rift Valley, 160km north-west of Nairobi. The ecosystem comprises of the alkaline lake, surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy grasslands and hills. The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino, buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species.

Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

 

Day5:Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara Game Park

0700hrs: Depart Lake Nakuru National Park and drive via the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara. Along the way stop briefly to take in a breath taking view of the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a distant view of Mt. Longonot, Mt. Margaret. Arrive at the Masai Mara in time for lunch at Sarova Mara. 1530hrs: Go for an afternoon game drive till dusk.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Dinner and overnight at Kichakani Camp.

 

Day 6: Masai Mara Game Park

Spend full day with morning and afternoon game drive. Leisure at lodge or visit the Masai villages- at a small fee paid separately. Meals and overnight at Kichakani Camp.

 

Day 7:Masai Mara Game Reserve – Amboseli Game Reserve

0630hrs: Depart Masai Mara in the morning for a journey to Amboseli stopping in Nairobi for lunch. After lunch proceed to Amboseli arriving early evening. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge.

Attractions in Amboseli include: Large Herds of Elephants, Mt. Kilimanjaro – the highest free standing mountain in the world forms a back drop for photographing, Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose etc.

 

Day 5: Amboseli National Park

Full day in Amboseli with morning, mid morning and afternoon game drives. This day you will pay a visit to a Masai village to learn about the contemporary Masai Culture. The small fee will be paid for directly. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge.

 

Day 9: Nairobi

Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving late afternoon.

Cost per person sharing

Low season	US$ 2580	01 April – 30 June /m 01 Nov - 14 Dec
Peak season	US$ 2906	01 Jul - 30 Oct
High season	US$ 2750	01 Jan – 30 March / 15 Dec- 31 Dec

 

NB: Discount available for more than 2 people traveling together

Cost Includes:

·         Transport in a 4X4 Safari Vehicle with a pop up roof for Photographing,

·         Game drives with professional English Speaking Driver/Guide,

·         Accommodation in 1 triple room on full board basis.

·         All meals as per Itinerary,

·         Park fees

·         Government Taxes

Exclude:

·         Bottled water, Drinks,

·         Medical / Luggage or Personal Insurance,

·         Fees payable directly during cultural visits to villages,

·         Other type of Personal Expenses,

·         Gratuity,

·         All things of personal nature,

 Optional extras:

At the break of dawn on day 6, you can take a balloon safari over the plains of Masai Mara to enjoy the vista. On landing you will be treated to a heart full champagne breakfast in the bush. Cost US$ 420 per person.