Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu
Nairobi to Samburu
0700 hrs: depart Nairobi and drive north to Samburu National Reserve. You enjoy a game drive en route to Samburu Sopa Lodge, where you arrive at around 1400 hours in time for lunch. After lunch at the lodge, you have the early afternoon free, before going for an afternoon game drive, from 1530 hrs till dusk.
Then to Samburu National Reserve, a wildlife haven on the banks of the ever-flowing Ewaso Ng’iro River with a scenic semiarid landscape. Here you will spot Africa’s big cats—lions, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu, and gerenuk. Also, it is here that Kamunyak, the lioness famous for adapting oryx calves, lived. Discover over 350 bird species, including Verreaux’s eagle, secretary bird, lilac-breasted roller, marabou stork, somali ostrich, and others. Feel at home as you view the circular ’nkang’ Samburu family settlements.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu
Samburu
Start your day with an early morning game drive starting at 0630 hrs. Return to the lodge for breakfast at 0830 hrs. You spend the period before and after lunch at leisure at the lodge. At 1600 hrs you go for your afternoon game-drive till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Aberdares
Aberdares
After breakfast, checkout and head to Aberdares Country Club hotel, where you will have lunch at 1230 hrs. Later in the afternoon, transfer to The Ark Lodge.
Aberdares National Park is situated in the central highlands of central Kenya. The 767 km2 park cuts through valleys and deeply forested habitat and slopes in the western region. The Black Rhino is among the wildlife you will spot in the park, along with the elephant, sykes monkey, colobus monkey, leopard, baboon, and occasionally the bongo antelope—found in the bamboo forest—and the lion. The eland and serval cats are to be found higher up in the moorland. Wildlife and bird viewing are not all the park offers; picnicking while bird viewing the over 250 species of birds, including the eagles, plovers, and Jackson’s Francolin, is a must. The park is home to several luxurious lodges including the Treetops Lodge, famed for hosting Princess Elizabeth when she learnt that she had become a queen, after the death of her father.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Aberdares to Lake Nakuru
Aberdares to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, transfer to the Aberdares Country Club hotel and drive to Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Afternoon game drive in the park.
Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo’s and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. At times, the sight of millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance, the lake appears to be ringed in pink. The lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbucks, buffalo, and baboons are all residents here.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
0730 hrs.: After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. 1530 hrs: go for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
Maasai Mara Game Reserve is Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve and the world’s most famous safari destination, located in Kenya. The Mara is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration—the 8th wonder of the world—roaming lions, and of course, the hospitable Maasai people. The 1,510-square-kilometer reserve has a habitat ranging from riverine forests to grasslands doted with acacia trees famed for being leopard resting points. The Mara is part of an ecosystem that includes the equally famous Serengeti of Tanzania. The wildlife variety is truly overwhelming: Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, black rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, fox, jackals, impalla, and hippopotami, in addition to the abundant bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
0630 Hrs. Early morning game drive in the reserve. Thereafter late breakfast and relax at leisure. After lunch at the lodge you will have early afternoon at leisure. 1600 hrs - Afternoon game drive till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Optional Balloon ride at an Extra Cost Normal pick up is at 0600 hrs- take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at extra cost. If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving around mid day and drop off at Nairobi hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
