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10 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari:
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Itinerary:
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Day
01: Arrive Nairobi (Kenya)
Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital. You'll be met and escorted
to your deluxe city-centre hotel. This evening, your tour manager
hosts an orientation and reception. Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club,
Nairobi’s only-all suite hotel.
Day
02: Nairobi | Mt. Kenya | Samburu.
In the next week venture into Kenya's most captivating wildlife sanctuaries,
set amid the beauty of the surrounding wilderness. This morning depart
northward to the Central Highlands where you cross the Equator as
you approach majestic Mt. Kenya, a dormant volcano with a glistering
cap of snow and ice. After a stop for lunch, continue your drive to
Samburu National Reserve in Kenya's semi-desert, rugged northern frontier.
En route to your lodge enjoy your first game-viewing drive. Settle
into your comfortable lodge in the heart of the reserve in time for
dinner, Samburu Lodge, B,L,D
Day
03: Samburu.
Set in an extraordinary region along the Uaso Nyiro River, Samburu
is home to some of Africa's rare game species. The river's permanent
waters abound with crocodile and hippo and attract plenty of wildlife
including the peculiar Grevy's zebra, the long necked gerenuk antelope,
the shy Beisa Oryx and the Somali ostrich. Leopard, cheetah and lion
are also found in the reserve. A full day of game viewing starts with
an early morning safari. This is when the animals are most active.
Keep your camera ready, your game spotter will lead you in search
of the animals and you'll have plenty of opportunities to photograph
your sightings. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax by the
sparkling pool. Later this afternoon venture out on additional game
viewing, B,L,D
Day
04: Samburu | Aberdares-Treetops.
After a morning game-viewing drive. Depart Samburu Reserve and arrive
at the elegant Outspan Hotel, surrounded by English-style tropical
gardens. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch before heading into the Aberdares
National Park, a wonderland of dense forests, tumbling waterfalls
and abundant wildlife. Arrive at the world famous Treetops Lodge,
built on stilts in the middle of the thick forest. From the rooftop
balcony or through ground level blinds you may watch the animals arriving
at the floodlit waterhole and saltlicks throughout the evening and
night. It is an exhilarating experience, Treetops Lodge, B,L,D
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Day
05: Treetops | Lake Nakuru.
As you journey southwest today, stop at the impressive Nyahururu Falls,
formerly Thompson’s Fall and then travel along the magnificent
Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru, world known for its vast population
of pink flamingos. Drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, one of
Kenya's finest rhino sanctuaries and admire the flamingos and other
abundant birds dancing along the lake's shoreline. Arrive at your
lodge, overlooking the lake, Lake Nakuru Lodge, B,L,D
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Day
06: Lake Nakuru | Lake Naivasha | Masai Mara.
Traverse the Rift Valley en route to Lake Naivasha. Here, enjoy a
scenic boat ride on the lake and lunch before continuing your drive
to the fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, rich with wildlife, birds,
natural flora and stunning scenic beauty. Arrive at your lodge, ideally
located on the banks of the Talek River surrounded by lush landscaped
gardens. Tonight enjoy a traditional performance of tribal dances
by local Masai Warriors, Mara Simba Lodge, B,L,D
Day
07: Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is the northern extension of Tanzania's
famous Serengeti Plains. It is Kenya's premier place of seeing wildlife,
and home to a thriving population of predators such as lion and cheetah,
as well as hippo, crocodile, zebra, giraffe, elephant, wildebeest
and impala. Today, enjoy thrilling morning and afternoon game-viewing
drives in this photographer's paradise. In between game drives, relax
at your comfortable lodge, take a dip in the pool and enjoy the delicious
food served, B,L,D
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Optional
activities:
1. Hot air balloon Safari: USD 425 per person
2. Visit to a local Maasai village: USD 25 per person
3. Nature walk: USD 45 per person
4. Optional day fishing expedition to Lake Victoria: USD 475 per person
Day
08: Masai Mara
Early this morning you may join an exhilarating optional hot-air balloon
safari above the Masai Mara's plains. You may also opt to visit the
local Masai Village where you'll learn more about their culture and
customs. Included in today's program are additional morning and late
afternoon safaris led by your game spotter who will take you in search
of the Big Five: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and the much rarer
rhino, B,L,D
Day
09: Masai Mara | Nairobi.
A short morning game drive. After breakfast at the lodge, drive back
to Nairobi. Scenic views of the Great Rift Valley enroute. Arrive
Nairobi in the afternoon for a cocktail lunch at the world’s
famous Carnivore Restaurant for succulent game meat. Transfer to Nairobi
Safari Club, for an overnight rest. B,D
Day
10: Nairobi | Departure
Full day spent with excursions in the city with time for shopping,
visit some of the colourful local markets displaying unique African
souvenirs. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, B.
Tour
Cost Includes:
-All ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable safari vehicle
equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
-Full board accommodation and meal plan as described, B=Breakfast,
L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodation in double/twin/triple rooms.
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
-Bottled water whilst on safari
-Start and end at JKI Airport
-Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
-Carnivore Restaurant lunch
Tour
Cost excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Beverages/Drinks
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above
itinerary
