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Kenya
safaris and holidays: Exclusive holidays and safaris in Kenya for 7 days
samburu tree hotel,lake Nakuru and Masai mara.
This seven days kenya safari starts to north across the equator to the
rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. After two days you
drive to Serena Mountain Lodge, the tree hotel that is set on the
slopes of snowcapped Mount Kenya., ringed by a dense rain forest that
comes alive at dusk with the myriad sounds of creatures all sizes. Then
proceed to the floor of the Great Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru
National Park before heading further to Kenya's most spectacular of
all parks and reserves, Maasai Mara Game Reserve where you will
have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five ( lion, leopard, buffalo,
rhino and elephant).
Daily
departures subject to minimum 2 persons booking.
Day 1:
Nairobi/Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north
across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena
Lodge in time lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu
Serena Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2:
Samburu
Full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive.
Samburu is a beautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found
species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich
and reticulated giraffe. Optional activites include a visit to a local
Samburu village, camel riding and guided nature and bird walks. All meals
and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3:
Mountain Lodge
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya
arriving Serena Mountain Lodge (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax the
afternoon away as you watch game from the balcony with an optional guided
nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing - Mountain Lodge rightfully
boasts of having the highest record of animal visits and sightings in
the area. Dinner and overnight..
Approx Transit time: 3½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4:
Lake Nakuru
Depart Mountain Lodge in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift
Valley - to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu
Thomson Falls. Arrive Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon
game drive.
Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400
other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can
be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black
and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and
many species of plains game.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5:
Lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of
the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving Mara Serena Lodge
in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6:
Maasai Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where
you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard,
buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch
boxes to spend entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have early
morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option
of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).
All meals and overnight Mara Serana Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7:
Maasai Mara/Nairobi
Another early morning game drive in Maasai Mara, then depart after breakfast
and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs. Drop at your hotel
or transfer to the airport for onward flight home.
End of services.
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {B}
2010
Prices:
High season: US$2080 per person sharing
Mid season: US$1777per person sharing
Low season: US$1593 per person sharing
Seasons
1. High Season: 1st Jan - 31 March
2010;
01 July - 15 Dec 2010
2. Mid Season: 01 - 30 June 2010
3 . Low Season: 01 April -
31 May 2010
Prices
include:
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for
game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees
Not included:
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,
laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements
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