7 Days Magic of Kenya Safari – (LTS017)

Overview:

• Tour Code LTS017

Samburu Game Reserve; A rugged landscape home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe.

Olpejeta Ranch; The only park with a Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Kenya, also home to rhinos & great views of Mt. Kenya.

Lake Nakuru National Park; The world’s greatest bird spectacles. Hundred of thousands of flamingo lining the shows of the lake. Other wildlife that the lake is famed for include the endangered black rhino.

Maasai Mara Game Reserve; Famous for the Great annual wildebeest migration, it is also the most popular game Reserve in Africa, home to the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.

Day 1: Nairobi/Samburu

0700hrs pick at your Nairobi hotel and drive through the central highlands with beautiful views of Mt. Kenya, continue further north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve, arriving Samburu Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon extended game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: { L, D}

Day 2: Samburu

Full day spent in Samburu with early morning and late afternoon game drives. Samburu is a beautiful and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. All meals and overnight at Samburu Lodge
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3: Samburu/Olpejeta Ranch

Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive back to the lower slopes of Mount Kenya – arriving Sweetwaters Serena Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon extended game drive in the in the conservancy, including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. Dinner and overnight at the Tented Camp
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4: Olpejeta Ranch/Lake Nakuru

After breakfast drive down to the floor of the Rift Valley with a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Continue further through the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for lunch at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp. Afternoon extended 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 Tented Camp
Approx Transit time: 3½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5: Lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara

Depart Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving, Keekorok Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon extended game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6: Maasai Mara

Full day spent exploring the Reserve. Game drives are flexible, with option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Kenya’s greatest park. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Mara River, while cheetahs prowl the plains. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Mara offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa; great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands of elands, buffaloes, impalas and Grant’s gazelles. All meals and overnight Keekorok Lodge
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 7: Maasai Mara/Nairobi

Early morning pre-breakfast, game drive, returning for late breakfast. Depart Mara and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 1400hrs. Transfer to your city hotel or airport for outbound flight home.
End of services
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
Meal plan: {B}

Net prices:

Seasons:

• High Season: 3rd Jan – 31st Mar & 1st Jul – 31st Oct 2023
• Mid Season: 1st – 30th Jun & 1st Nov – 15th Dec 2023
• Low Season: 1st Apr – 31st May 2023

Prices inclusive:

• Private transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing
• Services of a trained & experienced professional English speaking driver/guide
• Fullboard accommodation in the Tented camps & Lodges as mentioned
• 2lts of bottled water (per person per day) for use during the safari
• 1 lt soft drink (per person per day)
• Game drives and all park entry fees
• Complimentary membership with Flying Doctors Evacuation Services
• Free arrival & departure airport transfers

Prices Exclusive:

• Domestic & International air transportation to and from Nairobi
• Expenses of personal nature; visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
• Nairobi accommodation (services provided on request)
• Easter Supplement