Spectacular wildlife and rich cultural diversity. More than any other African country, Kenya epitomizes the image of Africa. The vast plains that make up the Masai Mara and the panorama of Mount Kilimanjaro are the images of Africa that most travelers have in their minds, and is the home of the traditional 'African Safari' as immortalized by Hemingway, Roosevelt, Finch-Hatton and others. Kenya, as well as being home to many different ethnic groups, has a wonderfully varied landscape that includes a part of Africa's famous Great Rift Valley as well as plateaus and high mountains. The Masai Mara is world-renowned for its spectacular wildlife throughout the year. The Mara is however not the only reserve, with Samburu, Meru, Amboseli, Tsavo, Aberderes, Mt. Kenya, the Great Rift Valley and Lake Victoria offering fantastic experiences of Africa.
Our tour takes you to two of East Africa's most diverse wildlife areas - the Masai Mara and Samburu National Park. With your own private vehicle and guide you will experience the countryside first hand, taking the opportunity to meet the people as you travel via Lake Nakuru and Mount Kenya on the way to Samburu, visit a private chimpanzee sanctuary and end with 4 days in the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve. Tour extensions include Amboseli & Meru National Parks or Lake Victoria (see below for more details).
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Naivasha
This afternoon you will be met at the airport or your Nairobi hotel. After a short pre-safari briefing drive to Lake Naivasha with its commanding setting at the foot of the Rift Valley Escarpment. Lake Naivasha is also an important horticultural area of Kenya. Spend the afternoon free at leisure at Loldia House to engage in activities on offer at the lodge. Activities options include: Visits to local flower farms, visits to the local school, bird watching by boat on Lake Naivasha, visits by boat to Crescent Island(entrance fee excluded), Walks within the property guided by resident naturalist, horse riding and exploration of the ranch by vehicle. (115kms, 1.5hours.)
Dinner and overnight at Loldia House (FB)
Day 2: Naivasha
Set off in the morning after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a day of game viewing with game drives in the park. Lunch will be picnic style for this excursion(lunch boxes from Loldia). At the end of your excursion leave Lake Nakuru at around 1600 and drive back to Loldia. (135Kms/1.5hours.)
Dinner and overnight at Loldia House (FB)
Day 3: Mount Kenya
After a leisurely breakfast at Loldia, drive to Ol Pajeta Ranch. Lunch at Sweewaters Camp. Afternoon visit to Chimpanzee Sanctuary (3pm viewing). Afterwards leave Sweetwaters and drive to Mount Kenya Safari Club, situated in the shadow of Mt Kenya, Kenya's highest mountain. your stop for tonight. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure at the club. (Loldia to Sweetwaters-235Kms/3hours drive, Sweetwaters to Mount Kenya Safari Club: 25Kms/30,mins drive.)
Dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Safari Club (FB)
Day 4: Samburu
Leave early (0730) for Samburu National Reserve. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some of the best and most colourful game viewing in the country. Lunch at the camp. Afternoon game drive in Samburu. (139Kms, 2hours.)
Dinner and overnight at Larsens Tented Camp (FB)
Day 5: Samburu
All day spent in the Samburu National Reserve with morning and after noon safari game drives.
Dinner and overnight at Larsens Tented Camp (FB)
Day 6: Samburu
Second day spent in the Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Dinner and overnight at Larsens Tented Camp (FB)
Day 7: Masai Mara
Transfer to Samburu airstrip for your scheduled flight to Mara (depart 0915/arrive 1015). Your driver guide will bid you goodbye at this point. You will be met on arrival at airstrip in Mara and transferred to Little Governor's Camp. Lunch at the camp. Afternoon game drive. (Transport in Mara may be shared with other guests at the camp.)
Dinner and overnight at Little Governor's Camp (FB)
Day 8: Masai Mara
Day spent game-viewing in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives conducted by the camp. Activities on offer include: 3 game drives daily, visits to local Masai Villages (entrance fee to villages is excluded), visits to local schools. Optional and extra: Hot air balloon rides.
Dinner and overnight at Little Governor's Camp (FB)
Day 9: Masai Mara
Day spent game-viewing in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Dinner and overnight at Little Governor's Camp LDB(FB)
Day 10: Nairobi
Flight Masai Mara to Nairobi Wilson (depart 1100/arrive 1215). Met by African Horizons at Wilson airport and transfer to your Nairobi hotel (not included) or Nairobi airport for your onward flight, whichever is applicable.
Key:
FB = Full Board (All meals and accommodation included)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
2 people - from USD4,035 to USD5,175
4 people - from USD3,595 to USD4,735
6 people - from USD3,455 to USD4,595
Prices are available in Euro, Pounds Sterling or Australian dollars - please indicate your preference on your Booking / Quote request.
Important:
1. Single supplement pricing available on request.
2. Overnight stays in Nairobi pre or post safari can be arranged at an additional cost.
3. Visas, travel insurance, gratuities and purchases of a personal nature as well as some airport taxes are not included.
4. Prices are subject to confirmation on booking.
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