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7 Days Samburu /Lake Nakuru/Maasai
Mara Wildlife lodge safari
A lodge wildlife safari to the scenic scrub land of
Samburu - this safari gives a great insight into Kenya's
diverse landscapes then to the worlds famous Bird
Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara- Kenya's most
popular game park, with the possibility of seeing all
the big five and many other species of game. This is
where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to
behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July
and August of each year, a comprehensive wildlife trail
safari.
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu game reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs. and depart for the
dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier.
Arrival in Samburu will be by lunch time. After lunch
embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife
species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra,
Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are
rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will
be at the spectacular Samburu Serena Lodge or samburu
lodge
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Full Day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight
stay at Samburu Serena Lodge or samburu lodge
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the
spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an
area where the local people have a rich and colorful
heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs
and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo,
elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and
crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of
birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 3: Samburu – Lake Nakuru National park
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru. Arrival will be
in time for lunch at your lodge, located inside the Lake
Nakuru National Park. In the afternoon you will embark
on a game drive where you will have the opportunity to
spot leopards, rhino and the famous pink flamingos as
well as a variety of other wildlife. Dinner and
overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.
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. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos
is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears
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, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents
here.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara
After breakfast departs for Maasai Mara - the land of
vast migrating animals. Arrival will be in time for
lunch. After lunch embark on a game drive. Dinner and
overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Keekorok Lodge
Day 5 /6: Maasai Mara
Full day in Masai Mara with early morning and evening
game drive. you will explore one of the most famous and
beautiful National Parks in the world, you will have the
opportunity to spot the Big Five with their associated
predators which include the Buffalo, Rhino,
Hippopotamus, Oribi,Warthogs, Thompson's Gazelles,
Zebra, Hartebeest among many others. All meals and
overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Keekorok Lodge
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance
that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of
animals have been recorded here. You will easily see
lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests,
zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs,
buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular
event of the natural world takes place. This is the
annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra
from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and
pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of
the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and
vultures.
Day 7: Maasai Mara -Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast, return to Nairobi where the
safari ends.
Cost per person sharing
2 people US$1820
4 people US$1610
6 people US$ 1510
Safari price Cost Includes:
-Transport on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for
game viewing and photography
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari
-Accommodation in double/triple room
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional
driver/guide
-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Complimentary return airport transfers
-Bottled water whilst on safari
-Start and end in Nairobi.
-Personalized service
Tour Cost excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Beverages/Drinks
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in
-Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the
safari
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