For those with little time but a desire to experience the best of Kenya. Starting our journey in Nairobi the hub of East Africa and vibrant Capital of Kenya we drive a short distance to Lake Naivasha where we enjoy high tea at Elsamere; the home of “Born Free”, take an early morning walking safari and an afternoon boat ride to spot hippos wallowing in Lake Naivasha. We continue through Hells Gate NP to the 7th natural wonder of the World, the Masai Mara, and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The Masai Mara is well known for its Big Cat population set amongst stunning classic African savannah landscape. We game drive through this wondrous park before departing for Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is a small but rewarding park teeming with pink flamingoes, white rhino, giraffes and buffalo to name a few. We return to Nairobi early afternoon.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Our journey begins in Nairobi, the buzzing Capital of Kenya. We take some time to be acquainted with our vehicles and the rest of the small group before visiting the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage a short drive from our base. The baby elephants are allowed out to play every morning, an hour of entertainment watching the babies play in mud pools, kick a soccer ball and slurp massive bottles of formula. This not a zoo but a place where orphaned elephants are hand-reared before being re-educated and released into the wild. It is possible to adopt a baby elephant or rhino - the perfect gift for animal lovers back home.
After a hearty lunch we drive to Lake Naivasha at the bottom of the famous Rift Valley arriving in time for High Tea at Joy Adamson's House - Elsamere. Joy and George Adamson became famous for their unique work with lions, the most famous being 'Elsa'. The movie 'Born Free' was about Elsa's life. We enjoy High Tea overlooking Lake Naivasha while Colobus monkeys try to steal scones from our plates! We camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha, devour a large dinner expertly prepared on open fire and fall asleep as hippos graze in the distance. (driving distance 100km) Includes: (L), (D).
Day 2: We start the day with a gentle walking safari around the Green Crater Lake. This is one of the very few game parks in Africa without predators making it safe to walk. A rare opportunity to stand close to giraffes, zebra, antelope, flamingos and warthogs to name a few. We return to camp for a hearty brunch. In the afternoon we take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha in the hope to see hippos wallowing in the water. (driving distance 20kms) Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: We depart Lake Naivasha and drive into Hells Gate NP. A short game drive as we continue to the end of the Park and reach tracks to take us to the road to Narok and the World Famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arriving in the afternoon in time to enjoy a rewarding game drive. (driving distance 200kms) Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: The Masai Mara is Kenya's most famous park; bordering Tanzania and the Serengeti; it boasts the famous Migration and the well documented Mara River crossing of wildebeest and zebras seen between July and August each year. We spend the day game viewing at leisure, taking our time to stop and watch the animals as they cohabitate together. While game driving we will stop to photograph wildlife like: leopard, wildebeest, lion, rhino, warthog, cheetah, gazelle, zebra, giraffe, elephant, buffalo plus many more. At night we camp amongst the animals, nestled around the open fire we listen to the sounds of Africa and fall asleep under the great African skies. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: We rise early morning and enjoy a final game drive in the Masai Mara before departing for Njoro near Nakuru Town. We arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a steaming hot shower and home cooked meal. After dinner we can enjoy a glass of wine while sitting around the open fire telling stories of our experiences with African wildlife. (driving distance 200kms) Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: A bit of a sleep in before taking a guided tour around Kembu, a working Kenyan farm, famous for breeding thoroughbred race horses. Taking some time to visit the local women’s knitting project and a spot of shopping for friends back home we depart Njoro for Nakuru Town. Nakuru Town boasts a vibrant local souvenir market worth taking some time to explore and buy extra souvenirs before heading into our last but certainly not least impressive game park – Lake Nakuru NP.
The park resembles scenes from Jurassic park – a large lake in the centre surrounded by rough sharp cliffs and dense forest. The setting is as dramatic as the game viewing. As we enter the park we are presented with thousands of pink flamingoes happily perched in the shallows of Lake Nakuru; around the edges of the Lake it is not unusual to see Rhino, buffalo, zebra, gazelles, waterbucks, families of warthogs and lone hyenas all within a short distance of one another. We spend a rustic night camping in the Park, toasting marshmallows over the open fire while listening to the many nocturnal sounds. (driving distance 80kms) Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7: We enjoy an early morning game drive to spot lion, zebra, gazelle, flamingoes, hyena, and rhino. We enjoy a cooked brunch at the top of Baboon Cliff with stunning views of the Lake and surrounding cliffs with animals wandering by – the view is breathtaking. We depart the park and make our way back to Nairobi arriving approx. 3 pm in the afternoon. (driving distance 80kms) Includes: (B), (L).
Price Includes:
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 1 night pre-trip and 1 night post trip accommodation
- Fully equipped expedition Land Rover Discovery (fuel, insurance and permits)
- Meals as per indicated on the itinerary
- Camping accommodation in Large walk-in safari tents
- Lead vehicle with 2 experienced crew (driver, tour leader/safari cook)
- All activities and entrance fees as per the itinerary; maps and local information.
Price Excludes:
- Flights, visa, personal spending money
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Bedding (sleeping bag, pillows)
- Items of a personal nature
- Snacks, drinks
- International driving permit (if applicable).
Note:
- Each vehicle is equipped with drinks fridge, first aid kit, stereo, radio contact between all vehicles, inverter to charge small appliances, walk-in safari tent, camp beds, camping chairs, table, tools and spare parts, spare tyres.
- The Migration Discovery is available for groups throughout the year by special request.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- 2 people only traveling from £480 p/p, plus Local Payment (based on 2 people sharing 1 vehicle).
- Family vehicle - up to 4 people, from £480 per adult, plus Local Payment, £350 children under 15 years of age, plus Local Payment.
- Maximum 4 expedition vehicles and 1 lead vehicle.
- Local Payment is payable in USD dollar cash only on Day 1 of tour to the Tour Leader, the local payment covers local expenses en-route
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