8 DAYS KENYA SAFARI
Overview
The safari visits four beautiful parks in Kenya. Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya’s national parks. Mount Kenya National Park is quite diverse with deep ravines that cut through the forested eastern and western slopes
Lake Nakuru has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores and also rich wildlife including Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos.
The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and less commonly the Rhino.
DAY 1: NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Arrive JKIA, you will be met by our representative and briefed on your safari.
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park. Game viewing en route to your lodge with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
DAY 2: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Early morning pre breakfast game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of the morning free with an option to visit the Masai Village (extra cost). Lunch at the lodge. Enjoy evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
DAY 3: AMBOSELI – MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast at the lodge. Depart and drive via Nairobi towards Central Kenya highlands to Mount Kenya which is Kenya’s highest mountain. Lunch is enroute . Mt. Kenya National Park is located to the east of the Great Rift Valley, about 175km North-East of Nairobi. The ecosystem lies in Central and Eastern provinces of Kenya. At 5,199m the mountain is the second highest peak in Africa. Mt. Kenya is an important water tower in the country. It provides water for about 50% of the country’s population and produces 70% of Kenya’s hydroelectric power.
Afternoon leisure and overnight floodlit game viewing if staying at Mountain Lodge. Optional nature walk can be arranged at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 4: ABERDARES – LAKE NAKURU – ELEMENTAITA
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru has best been known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores. Also of interest is an area of 188 km around the lake fenced off as a sanctuary to protect Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos. The park now has more than 25 rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in the country, so the chances of spotting these survivors are good. Dinner and overnight at the hotel/lodge.
DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA
Early breakfast. Depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon proceed for a game drive in this world famous game reserve. At dusk return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
DAY 6: MASAI MARA
Full day game viewing whereby you leave the camp after breakfast with picnic lunch.
As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Masai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day . Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.
DAY 7: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
Breakfast at the camp. Depart for Nairobi with game drive enroute. A stop is provided at Narok Town the Masai city where you can buy handicrafts and souvenirs.
On arrival drop off at the hotel booked on bed & breakfast. Overnight at Meridian Hotel
DAY 8: CITY TOUR – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a city tour of Nairobi.
Depending on flight time, transfers to the airport for final departure.
END OF SAFARI