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8 Days Aberdares/Samburu/sweet
waters/lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara wildlife lodge safari
A safari to the north via the high shoulder of Mountain
Kenya to the Game Reserve of Samburu a park popular for
the 3 Cats then to Lake Nakuru one of the alkaline Rift
Valley lakes and a fantastic bird sanctuary. Its shores
are eye catching being home to more than one million
flamingos. Maasai Mara is a Game Reserve for the big
five and the annual wildebeest migration that takes
place from July through to September. Visit to the
Sweetwaters sanctuary to see the Chimpanzee.
Lake Nakuru Lodge safari, Masai Mara Aberdare Lodge
Safaris, Lake Nakuru Safaris, Sweetwaters Safari, Lake
Nakuru lodge Safari
Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdares
Pick up from your hotel at 0800 hrs – Passing through
the industrial town of Thika and the intensely
cultivated farms of the central Kenya. Lunch at the Out
span hotel Nyeri before transferring to the Treetops
hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the Treetops hotel
The Aberdares ranges lie at an altitude of 2,134 to
4,268 meters. It is home to the first tree hotel in
Africa and harbors significant memories in world
history. In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II learnt of her
accession to the British throne while she was a guest at
Treetops lodge following the death of her father, King
George II.
Day 2: Samburu Game reserve
After breakfast depart for Samburu passing through hush
farmlands, cross the Equator where you can stop for
pictures. Proceed to Samburu to a rugged semi desert
region. It is noted for game not found to the more lush
parks to the south e.g. unusual reticulated giraffe,
Grevy’s zebra, Oryx and many more. Lunch at a lodge
followed by afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight
at samburu serena lodge or samburu lodge
Day 3: Samburu Game reserve
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game
drive. (Optional visit to Samburu villages). Meals and
overnight at a 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 4: Samburu – Sweetwater's game reserve
Break fast then view game as we exit the park and drive
to Mount Kenya Region. Lunch at a Sweetwater's tented
camp then proceed for afternoon game drives at
Sweetwater's sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at the
Sweet waters Tented camp
Sweetwater's is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in
Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups
living in an environment as close to their natural
habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black
rhino breeding area.
Day 5: Mt. Kenya – Lake Nakuru National park
Breakfast then depart the lodge for Lake Nakuru National
park arriving in good time for lunch at Lake Nakuru
Lodge. Full afternoon game drives followed by dinner and
overnight stay at a lodge inside 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. 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 6: Lake Nakuru National park - Maasai Mara.
Breakfast then view game as we exit the park and drive
to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in
time for lunch at a Lodge. Full afternoon game drive
till dusk when we return to the lodge for dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 7: Maasai Mara
Full day exploring the park in search of the Big 5.Early
morning and late afternoon game drives are offered.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Keekorok lodge or Masai
Mara Sopa 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 8 : Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Pre breakfast game drives then return to the lodge for
breakfast , return to Nairobi where the safari ends.
Cost per person sharing
2 people US$2080
4 people US$1920
6 people US$ 1740
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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