Charles African Safaris

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$2,464 to $2,794 pp (USD)

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Early morning drive to Samburu via the Kenya highlands with views of tea, coffee and subsistence farmlands. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Samburu National Reserve is one of East Africa’s popular destinations located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The area is gently low lying due to lava flow that resulted from volcanic activities. Acacia trees are dominant in the region while animals such as zebra, buffalo, lions, leopards and others are in large numbers.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lion's Cave Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy full day game drive with parked lunch in search of the Northern special 5. The rare species animals include the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk and the Besia Oryx. The rocky habitat makes it one of the most conducive environments for spotting a Leopard. Elephants are also in plenty along the Ewasonyiro River. The famous Kamunyak lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident of the reserve. Due to aridity conditions in the region, animals find water from oases within the park. The climate here is hot and semi-arid.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Lion's Cave Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Rise up with enroute game drive as you head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy arriving in time for lunch. At around 1430hrs set out for an evening game drive in the sanctuary. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, and chimpanzee. Ol Pejeta was established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. As the sun begins to set return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay amidst the sounds of the African bush.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

Start your day early with breakfast and embark on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park with brief stops at the equator line, Thomson Falls and the Great Rift Valley escarpment past Nyahururu town. You will arrive in Nakuru in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in rift valley. As you visit the lake, game animals are in large numbers. Hippos, buffalos and many species of birds with Flamingos prominently notable. Nakuru National Park is home to few remaining Rhinos in Kenya and also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and Leopards.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast to Masai Mara National Reserve situated in south west of Kenya and popularly for its breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wildlife making it one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive as you traverse the vast savannahs and grasslands in search of wildlife. Masai Mara is renowned for its high concentration of predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah and the open grasslands provide an ideal hunting grounds for the apex predators.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast embark on a full day of game viewing within the reserve with packed lunch. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Masai Mara National Reserve is famous for The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo). What amazes travelers in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift on July and return on November and is among the seventh wonder of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is in plenty as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species.

Optional Extra Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($480 Per Person).

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

(Optional) Wake up at first light, grab a cup of coffee and leave the lodge to the nearby Masai Village where you have the opportunity to learn and interact with the local Community. Maasais are popular and better-known ethnic people in East Africa due to their traditional origins from areas surrounding Masai Mara Game and Amboseli near the Tanzania border. The Maasai people have plenty of unique characteristics about their culture and some of these have been listed below, including their dress, diet and way of life.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and later on embark on your journey to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for Lunch followed by an afternoon guided walk at the Lake Naivasha Sanctuary and boat ride. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and a birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species and over 1,500 hippos in the area. Located in the middle of Lake Naivasha as well is Crescent Island Sanctuary.

Optional Extra Activities: Maasai Village ($25 Per Person).

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Leisure Apex Resort
  • Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Continue your journey to Amboseli National Park with a picturesque drive skirting through the vast plains and African savannah with sightings of Masai homesteads. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive with a perfect view of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Against this magnificent backdrop roams vast herds of elephants accompanied by a mixture of other fabulous beasts like lion, buffalos, cheetahs and giraffes to name but a few.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Rise up early for breakfast and embark on a full day game drive with parked lunch as you enjoy good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephant at close range. Our game drives will take you to the observation hill to have a better overall view of the park including the adjacent marshy swamps. Wildlife is abundant in this park together with pelicans and other bird species. Your game viewing will be spread to cover the open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Amboseli - Nairobi

Amboseli - Nairobi

After breakfast depart Amboseli for Nairobi arriving later in the afternoon for lunch and relaxation. Depending on what time you will arrive in Nairobi and if time permits, our driver guide will arrange a Bonus Nairobi city tour and shopping for those who could like to carry home some souvenirs.

Main Destination:
Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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