Overview
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
Travelling north from Nairobi through the lush farming communities from Thika to Nyeri, the landscape drops away to the west into the Great Rift Valley, creating a dramatic back-drop to the journey. The bird-watching and views around Mt Kenya and the lakes are spectacular, while the big-game in Masai Mara is unforgettable.
Masai Mara
If Africa had a Big Five for safari parks, the Masai Mara safari would easily make the final cut. It’s a classic safari destination and one of the best places to see lions, leopards and cheetahs, as well as being home to iconic savannah country that long ago came to define the East African safari. It also has the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), a good mix of public areas and private conservancies, and extraordinarily rich accommodation offerings.
The quintessential Masai Mara safari delivers many attractions, as the reserve is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game, including the more than two million wildebeest, zebras and other antelopes that make up the famous Great Migration.
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi – Aberdare
Clients to make own way to pick-up hotel (listed above) in Nairobi in time for safari briefing and drive north and into the forests of the Aberdare Mountain range arriving at Outspan for lunch and then afternoon transfer to Treetops. This is a tree lodge set in a forest glade with a waterhole that attracts all sorts of wildlife during the day and night. The waterhole is floodlit and there is an underground viewing platform.
Overnight At Treetops On A Full Board Basis.
Day 2 Treetops – Samburu National Reserve
This morning we’re going to head to the Samburu district, where your lodge is situated close to Samburu National Reserve. There’s time for lunch before you head off through the open savannah on your first game drive.
Wildlife is drawn to the park by the Uaso Nyiro River, which cuts through it, so you’ll notch up plenty of spots. Residents include Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Reticulated Giraffe and Hippo, as well as more than 350 types of bird. There’s a huge population of Nile crocodile too, and look out for rare species including the Long-necked Gerenuk, Oryx and Grevy’s Zebra. Your safari ends in great style, as you enjoy drinks and nibbles out in the bush watching the sun set over this sublime landscape.
Overnight At Elephant Bedroom Camp On A Full Board Basis.
Day 3 Samburu National Reserve
You’re up early today to head back into the reserve on a morning safari. After lunch back at the lodge, you can take it easy this afternoon. Why not laze by the pool or maybe watch for animals in the river from the viewing deck. Late-afternoon we head out for another game drive.
Day 4 Samburu – Lake Nakuru
An early morning start first takes you north west heading towards Nyahururu followed by travel in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view Flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White Rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight At Sarova Lion Hill On A Full Board Basis.
Day 5 Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Narok town via Mai-Mahiu with a brief a rest stop and proceed on to Mara arriving in time for lunch at the Lodge. After lunch, depart for an afternoon game drive returning back to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight At Mara Bush Camp On A Full Board Basis.
Day 6 Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari)
Overnight At Mara Bush Camp On A Full Board Basis.
Day 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
After breakfast depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasai land. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading up the rift escarpment. Arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital in the early afternoon. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city center for ongoing travel arrangements.
What's Included
- All meals on safari
- Accommodation throughout your safari
- Unlimited supply of bottle water in safari vehicle
- All transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- All government taxes included
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Guaranteed window seat throughout safari
- All national park fees, conservancy fees and hotel taxes
Hotels & Lodges
A contemporary style hotel that provides all the comfort, convenience and efficiency to the discerning traveler, Eka Hotel is ideally located along Mombasa road in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya, It is an ideal business cum leisure hotel, close to the International and domestic Airports as well as the city center. The hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms, two restaurants, bar, conference facilities, swimming pool and a host of other facilities.
Keekorok Lodge was opened in 1965 and lies at the southern end of Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately 280 kilometres from Nairobi. It is sited in the direct path of the annual migration and was the first lodge to be built in the Mara. At the height of the migration, Keekorok is surrounded by a swarming mass of animals and there is hardly need to go on a game drive. Keekorok’s charm lies in the liberal use of local building materials. Sand stone, cedar wood and other indigenous materials are used in all rooms and public areas. In front of the lodge there is a 300m elevated walkway that meanders through a small riverine forest to a small bar at one end. This overlooks a dam where resident Hippo and other game are regularly seen. There are no fences around Keekorok and it is not uncommon to see Elephant and Buffalo on the perimeter of the grounds or even strolling in. Though there are watchmen on the constant look out!
Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in the heart of one of Kenya’s most densely populated wetland National Parks, (Ramsar site) only two leisurely hours’ drive from Nairobi, through beautiful forested uplands and passing a series of lakes. On the outskirts of the bustling market town of Nakuru lies a truly remarkable national park which has achieved international fame. Both black and white Rhino are being given a new lease of life in this 188 sq km, fully-fenced park – and they are carefully protected. The present Rhino population is over 50 and continuing to multiply. The Rothschild Giraffe is another rarity and the park has its fair share of Buffalo, Leopard, Zebra, Eland, Waterbuck and Lion. Lake Nakuru Lodge is in the south-east ecological niche of the park, with commanding views of the lake and the Flamingos for which it is justly famous. Lush gardens surround the lodge and cottages. There is a good programme of activities and evening entertainment.