07 DAYS: NAIROBI/SAMBURU / NAKURU / MARA

DAY 01: NAIROBI

Arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After proceeding through immigration and customs, you will be met by our representative who will brief you on your safari and transferred to your town hotel ( lunch and dinner at own cost) for overnight Eka Hotel (B.B)

DAY 02: SAMBURU
Drive to the north rugged semi desert region arriving in time for lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge . After lunch take the afternoon game viewing drive in search of the rarely found species of wild game like the rare liver-red reticulated giraffe, gravy’s zebra, the long necked Gerenuk antelopes, Beisa Oryx, blue flanked Somali ostrich, Vulturine guinea fowl and also braving lions on the grass, leopards in the trees and plenty of other plains game. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (B.L.D)

DAY 03:03 SAMBURU
Game viewing at Samburu in search of the rarely found species of wild game like the rare liver-red reticulated giraffe, gravy’s zebra, and the long necked Gerenuk antelopes. Beisa Oryx, blue flanked Somali ostrich, Vulturine guinea fowl and also braving lions on the grass, leopards in the trees and plenty of other plains game. In between meals there is optional visit to the Samburu villages if clients so wish. All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (B.L.D)

DAY 04:NAKURU
Depart to Lake Nakuru national park. Lake Nakuru and the other lakes of the Great Rift Valley are
the few Geological features of the earth visible from outer space. The park is famous for its stunning flock of loner Flamingoes, which literally turn its shores pink. Late lunch to be followed by afternoon game drive where we expect to see roam Waterbucks, Bohor Reedbuck, Zebra. The Black and White Rhino, Lions, Rothschild Giraffes, White and Black Columbus monkeys. The bird-life in Lake Nakuru is plentiful and therefore the reason why it’s a beacon for leading ornithologist and wildlife film makers. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (B.L.D)

DAY 05: MARA
Depart for Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This is the most popular Park in Kenya because of its abundance of game and beautiful landscape. It has one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa. You will arrive in time for lunch. Early afternoon will be spent at leisure followed later by a game drive that will bring forth the exciting wildlife that makes Masai Mara famous the world over. Among the animals expected to be seen include: The black maned lion, cheetah, elephant, Hippo, hyena and prey or plains game. There is also plenty of bird-life with over 402 species Recorded. Dinner and overnight Mara Sopa Lodge (B.L.D)

DAY 06: MARA
Early morning game drive – this is the time when the animals are most active before the heat of the day sends them for cover under the bushes, burrows and trees. Returning for breakfast and the rest of the morning will be spent at leisure. After lunch, you may visit the Maasai Manyatta (Optional at an extra cost) – hut where you will see traditional way of life of the Maasai People – a people who have stuck to their customs and adopted to live harmoniously with the wildlife .The rest of the afternoon will be spent on game in the Maasai Mara probably in search of the animals not seen so far. Dinner and overnight Mara Sopa Lodge (B.L.D)

DAY 07: NAIROBI – AIRPORT
Morning game drive,breakfast and leave for Nairobi . Light lunch. Drop off airport for your flight back home. END.

COSTS INCLUDES

Meet and greet services
Accommodation in Nairobi is on FB except at Nairobi Serena (BB)
Accommodation as indicated or similar subject to availability
Three meals in a day as indicated B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner.
Game viewing as indicated.
Transport in a private safari van- Kenya
Use of an English speaking driver guide
Local flights as per programme
Park Entrance fees, taxes and service charges.
Airport transfers as indicated
AMREF- rescue and evacuation cover
Visits to local schools, sundowner, guided/bush walks etc depending with lodges/camps.
Light lunch-last day

COST EXCLUDES
International flights & Visa charges
City tours, extra meals
Visit to Maasai/Samburu villages.
Items / activities not included i.e balloon safari, boat rides, biking
Items of personal Nature i.e. Drinks, Laundry, Telephone Calls, Clothing
Tips to driver guides , porters and waiters
Accommodation/transfers in Mombasa/Zanzibar
Flights to Mombasa/Zanzibar