Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi Sarova Panafric Hotel
Nairobi Sarova Panafric Hotel
An Image Travel representative will warmly welcome you. They'll meet and greet you on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; transfer you to your city hotel where they will brief you on your safari arrangements. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel where you are booked on a bed-and-breakfast basis. You'll be at Sarova Panafric Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Panafric Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve - Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve - Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Have an early morning breakfast and then an early departure towards Samburu National Reserve. The scenic drive will take us through the lower slopes of Mount Kenya and across the equator. Our first major rest stop will be along the section where the equator line passes through. This is a great photographic opportunity to have and to show friends back home. We anticipate arriving for late lunch at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. After lunch, you will embark on a game drive in search of resident wildlife species like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and the blue-necked Somali ostrich, all of which are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the spectacular Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu Game Reserve - Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Samburu Game Reserve - Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Have a full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive in search of the so called "Special Five" or "Northern Five" that are only found specific to this region north of the equator. The "Special Five" include the reticulated giraffe, grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the gerenuk. You'll also see crocodiles in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Also, over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries. The reserve is also home to the big cats namely the lion, leopard, and cheetah. It will be fun to note that the elephants exhibit a special reddish colour at Samburu from dust bathing in the red soil that is characteristic of Samburu. Samburu skies offer the best opportunity for star gazing. A tour of the Samburu would not be complete without visiting an authentic Samburu village. The visit is complimentary at no extra charge. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Samburu - OL Pejeta Conservancy - Sarova Maiyan
Samburu - OL Pejeta Conservancy - Sarova Maiyan
After an early morning game drive, return for breakfast. Then depart Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, home to two of the world's last remaining northern white rhinos. *Sudan passed away around March 2018 at the age of 45. He was unable to stand and suffered from a string of infections. He is survived by his daughter Najin and granddaughter Fatu. Suni who was Sudan's buddy passed away in 2014. They had been relocated from a zoo in Czech republic in 2009. We arrive in time for lunch at Sarova Maiyan located inside the conservancy overlooking a water hole that is a centre of activity for some of the wildlife that comes to quench their thirst. After the game drive, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary where we'll get to learn about their rescue stories. You'll also visit Baraka the black rhino. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Maiyan. Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Maiyan
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park - Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park - Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Have breakfast and then depart the lodge for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. You'll have a full afternoon game drive followed by dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge. Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingos and over 400 other species of birds that are also found there. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the Rift Valley. The sight of millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance, the lake appears ringed in pink. It has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild’s giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are also all residents here. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve - Sarova Mara Game Camp
Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve - Sarova Mara Game Camp
After a delicious early morning breakfast, depart for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Our scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley spans from Syria to Mozambique and is bound to be breathtaking. We anticipate to arrive at Sarova Mara Game Camp in time for lunch. The luxury camp is located close to the Mara River and is considered to be the best location for game viewing. This is the first game drive in the legendary Masai Mara and it will begin at 4:00 pm. The wildlife sightings are numerous and may include lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, hippo, crocodile, wildebeest, zebra, plains game, black rhino, giraffe and various antelope species. The birdlife is prolific with over 450 different species. Excitement and pleasant wildlife surprises are plenty in the Mara. Don't forget to enjoy and take pictures of the one-of-a-kind mesmerizing evening sunset in Masai Mara. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Mara Game Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve - Sarova Mara Game Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve - Sarova Mara Game Camp
Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. You can also participate in an optional balloon safari for an extra cost of $450 US dollars per person. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that is difficult to believe. Over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopards, elephants and many kinds of antelopes. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna—lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas and vultures. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Mara Game Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
Have an early morning breakfast followed by departure towards Nairobi. Depending on your travel plans, we might have either lunch or dinner reservations dubbed "the ultimate beast of a feast" at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant at an extra cost of US$40 Person. Enjoy skewers of game meat and regular meat served with delicious side dishes and sauces. For the vegetarians, other dinner reservations can be arranged. You'll then be transferred to the international airport by your driver/guide.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
