7 Days Kenya Lodge Safari, Samburu, Lake
Nakuru, Masai Mara
Day 1: Aberdares
This 7 Days Kenya Lodge Safari, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara safari
starts to north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu
National Reserve. After two days you drive to Serena Mountain Lodge, the
tree hotel that is set on the slopes of snowcapped Mount Kenya., ringed by a
dense rain forest that comes alive at dusk with the myriad sounds of
creatures all sizes. Then proceed to the floor of the Great Rift Valley
visiting Lake Nakuru National Park before heading further to Kenya's most
spectacular of all parks and reserves, Maasai Mara Game Reserve where you
will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five ( lion, leopard,
buffalo, rhino and elephant).
Daily departures subject to minimum 2 persons booking.
Day 1:
Nairobi/Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north
across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena Lodge
in time lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner
and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Samburu
Full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive.
Samburu is a beautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found
species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich
and reticulated giraffe. Optional activities include a visit to a local
Samburu village, camel riding and guided nature and bird walks.
All
meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Mountain
Lodge
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya
arriving Serena Mountain Lodge (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax the
afternoon away as you watch game from the balcony with an optional guided
nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing - Mountain Lodge rightfully
boasts of having the highest record of animal visits and sightings in the
area.
Dinner
and overnight..
Approx Transit time: 3½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4: Lake
Nakuru
Depart Mountain Lodge in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift
Valley - to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu
Thomson Falls. Arrive Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon
game drive.
Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400
other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be
found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and
white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many
species of plains game.
Dinner
and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Lake
Nakuru/Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the
Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving Mara Serena Lodge in time
for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner
and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6: Maasai
Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you
will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard,
buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch
boxes to spend entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have early
morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of
visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).
All meals and overnight Mara Serana Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7: Maasai
Mara/Nairobi
Another early morning game drive in Maasai Mara, then depart after breakfast
and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs. Drop at your hotel or
transfer to the airport for onward flight home.
End of services.
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {B}
Prices include:
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game
viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees
Not included:
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,
laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements. |
