10 days Samburu/Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara and Mombasa beach holiday
Day 01:Nairobi
Arrival and Transfers from Airport to The Sarova Stanley Hotel. Overnight
at Nairobi Hotel B/B
Day 02: Samburu :
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through rich farmlands on the
shoulders of Mt. Kenya to the rugged semi-desert of Samburu. Arrive in
time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in a micro-bus with pop up roof. The
Park is blessed with species rarely found elsewhere like the liver red
reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Long neck Gerenuk, Blue
flanked Somali Ostrich, Vulturine Guinea Fowl and also elephants, Leopards
in the trees, African Buffalo, Cheetah, Braving Lions in the grass..
Overnight: Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Day 03: Samburu :
Breakfast. Full day with 2 game drives exploring the Shaba and Buffalo
Springs National Reserves which are predominantly arid area interspersed
with thorn tree bushes , acacia woodland giving way to isolated crags and
natural springs cascading in to the river banks. You are in famous
national reserve set in the stark country in the hot and arid fringes of
Kenya's vast northern region along the Ewaso Nyiro river. The River's
permanent waters abounds with crocodile , hippo , and plenty of wild life
including the Peculiar Grevz zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and the comical
Somali Ostrich, unique to these northern parts. Shaba is the most
Scenically beautiful of all. All Meals at the lodge. Overnight: Sarova
Shaba Lodge.
Day 4: Nakuru :
Breakfast. Leaving Samburu behind , you'll travel south through Isiolo,
crossing the northernmost foothills of Kenya, until you get to the town of
Nanyuki. Here you'll head west to Nyahururu, still known to many as
Thomson's Falls for its 237-foot cascade. Now travel in a Southerly
direction to your next destination : Lake Nakuru, colored shimmering
flamingo pink from thousand of beautiful birds lining its shores. You'll
arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge - affording unforgettable views of the lake
from its hillside preach. The Lodge is also a perfect base from which to
explore the lake, with its fabulous array of birds as well as many type of
game , including waterbuck, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Lunch at the lodge
followed by an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Return to the lodge to
freshen up for dinner. Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 5: Masai Mara :
Breakfast. Leaving flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru behind, you head southwards
and turn right at Maai Mahiu to ascend up over the top of the Mau
Escarpment. Then heading due south , you travel towards Narok, gateway to
the Maasai Mara and district Headquaters of this part of Maasailand. You'll
travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat
and barely , you'll reach your destination , Mara Sarova Tented lodge , by
lunchtime. Located within the boundaries of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, this comfortable luxury lodge offers delicious meals and swimming pool ,
and makes aperfect base from which to explore the wonder of this corner of
Kenya. Lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive in the
reserve. Return to the lodge freshens up for dinner. Overnight: Sarova Mara
Tented Lodge.
Day 6: Masai Mara :
Enjoy the full day in Mara with two games drive included. This Reserve is
situated to the west of Nairobi , on Tanzania's northern border - it is
the extension to the large Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The Maasai Mara Offers wonderful Scenery and an abundance of big game. It is
perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in
the same super abundance as existed the centaury ago. It is a reserve of
breath taking vistas, panoramas of vast rolling plains , hills and
woodland groves, well watered by the lovely Mara river, which bisect the
reserve from north to south. The Mara is home to the largest population of
Lions in Kenya, these magnificent beast spending most of the day sleeping
in the shade of acacia trees. Vast heard of buffalo, Zebra and wildebeest
roam the plains. Impala , gazelle, giraffe and hartebeest grace the
landscape , and the cautious topi may also be seen standing sentinel on
earth mounds on constant lookout of predators. The waters of the Mara are
homes to crocodiles and pools of hippo , the acacia woodlands and riverine
forest favored by leopard and elephant and the open savannah and dry bush
areas play host to the plains , game and their attendant predators such as
lion, cheetah, hyena, and jackal . All Meals at the lodge. Overnight:
Sarova Mara Tented Lodge.
Day 7: Maasai Mara- Nairobi - Mombasa :
Early morning game drive, return to lodge for breakfast and depart for
Nairobi with game viewing as you leave the park enroute to main round and
even beyond. Arrive Nairobi in the afternoon and have Lunch at Nairobi
then proceed for your flight to Mombasa. Arrival Mombasa and transfer-
WhiteSands Beach Hotel.
Day 8: Mombasa leisure at White Sands Beach Hotel H/B
Day 9: Mombasa leisure at White Sands Beach Hotel H/B
Day 10: Half Day Mombasa at Leisure at White Sand Beach - The depart and
fly to Nairobi airport in time to connect your flight back home
High season from US$2150 per person sharing
Low season from US$1690 per person sharing
Prices include:
- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof ideal for
game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide for
each sector
- Full board accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- One night BB accommodation in Nairobi (Day 1)
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees
- 3 Nights in Whitesands Beach Hotel half board
Not included:
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Regional flights
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,
laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplements
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