3 DAYS MASAI MARA
4 DAYS MASAI MARA / NAKURU
6 DAYS MASAI MARA AND THE LAKES
6 DAYS ABERDARES/NAKURU/NAIVASHA/MARA
12 DAYS SAFARI: NAIROBI/NAKURU/MT. KENYA/AMBOSELI/TSAVO EAST & WEST.
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| SRTS - 007 : 3 DAYS MASAI MARA |
Highlights :
This safari brings you to this game reserve
which supports the largest diversity of species in Africa with close visit
to homeland of the Masai, a proud cattle-herding tribe. This is where
the sight of a predator in action can never be forgotten.
ITINERARIES
DAY 1: NAIROBI / MASAI MARA
Depart Nairobi at 09:30 hrs and drive south along the floor of the Great
Rift Valley. Lunch enroute arriving in the afternoon in time for an afternoon
game drive to this most popular game park in Kenya. Masai Mara National
Reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA
Full day gamme drive to this vast, open grasslands of the Serengeti-Mara
ecosystem a home to over 3million large mammals. Our game drive takes
as to seeing the animals which include Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant,
Rhino, Hyena, Cheetah, Jackal, Warthog, other plain game and different
bird species. Picnic linch will be served. Late afternoon drive back for
dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA / NAIROBI
After breakfast leave Mara with game viewing enroute for your return journey
to Nairobi. Picnic lunch enroute arriving Nairobi in the afternoon.
Top
Highlights: A visit to Masai Mara game reserve with big game concentration, to lake Nakuru, a home of millions flamingoes and other different bird species.
DAY 1: NAIROBI / MASAI MARA
A morning drive takes you to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the northern
part of the Serengeti, one of Kenya's most favored game-viewing areas.
The reserve covers 700 square miles of magnificent wilderness. It is the
Africa of the imagination; endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands
studded with hazy hills. Afternoon game drive to see the sundowner as
hoping to see Lions in large prides, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous
plain animals. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA
Full day game viewing coupled with exploring this spectacular Park. The
Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park,
as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra.
Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino.
The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife
spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals
and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame
of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads
the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife,
the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe
who may be seen around the borders of the park - Morans (warriors) loping
across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a
tree discussing matters of the day. A visit to a Maasai boma (homestead)
reveals this outstanding culture and customs. All meals and overnight
at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA / NAKURU
A last game run in the picturesque Maasai Mara in the morning through
the Rift Valley drive to Lake Nakuru, a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift
Valley, renowned for its spectacular flamingo population as one of the
world's greatest ornithological spectacles. Although Lake Nakuru is primarily
a bird sanctuary, there are a considerable large number of animals to
be encountered, such as Zebras, Elephants and Gazelles, this is one of
our best chances of seeing Rhinos. Lake Nakuru National Park was the first
place in Kenya selected as a rhino reserve. Here is one of the few places
where we can see Rothschild's Giraffes. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 4: NAKURU / NAIROBI
After breakfast, morning spent game viewing, watching and photographing birds at Nakuru National Park. Leave for Nairobi with lunch enroute and a stop for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. This one of the few places where we can see Rothschild's giraffes Arrive Nairobi late in the afternoon after driving through lush Kikuyu farmland. You will be dropped at your hotel in the city.
This safari features the open plains of the Masai Mara famous for its annual migration of Wildebeests and Zebras, the waters of Lake Nakuru home to millions of lesser and greater Flamingoes. Amboseli game viewing with Mount Kilimanjaro at the backdrop. Accommodation for this safari is a Camp/Lodge.
ARRIVAL
DAY IN NAIROBI
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport transfer to the Hotel
where you spend the night on a bed and breakfast basis. Depending on
the time your flight arrives the rest of the day is at leisure.
DAY
1: NAIROBI/MASAI MARA NATIONAL
RESERVE
After breakfast depart from Nairobi for the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Game drive enroute to the camp. Lunch is served on arrival, followed
by an afternoon game drive through the reserve to this endless reaches
of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills where pride of Lions,
Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain animals are in abundance.
Return for dinner at the camp and relax in comfort.
DAY
2: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.
Morning game viewing with a long drive to the Mara river where you will
be able to view Hippos and Crocodiles. After lunch at the camp, afternoon
games drive. Till late in the evening when you drive back to the camp
for dinner and overnight. All meals and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 3: MASAI
MARA - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL
PARK.
Morning game drive the return to the camp/lodge for breakfast. Afrer
breakfast drive to Nakuru with lunch enroute. Lake Nakuru is a soda
lake and is home to the Greater and Lesser Flamingos. At times you may
see a lion crawling on the waters edge, or if you are a bird lover you
will spot different bird species. Dinner and overnight at a Budget hotel/Lodge.
DAY4: NAKURU
- AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK. Early breakfast, then proceed to
Lake Nakuru National Park. Game drive untill 10.00AM.Depart for Amboseli
via Nairobi with lunch enroute. Amboseli is famous for its unforgettable
views of Kilimanjaro, and a relaxed abundant population of elephants
as well as prolific bird life. Dinner and overnight at Camp/Lodge.
DAY
5: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast depart for a full day game drive where Mount Kilimanjaro
background offers a good photographic scenery coupled with animals such
as Buffaloes, lions, Gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeests ,hyenas, Warthogs,
zebras Giraffes and Baboons on the ground. All meals and overnight at
the Camp/Lodge.
DAY
6: AMBOSELI/NAMANGA/NAIROBI
Pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast game drive enroute to Namanga
border point. Proceed to Nairobi where you arrive in the afternoon.
INCLUSIVES
IN THE ABOVE PRICES
1 Complementary airport transfer in Nairobi - if required
Transport while on safari
All park entrance fees and government levies
Full board accommodation in Tents/lodges
3 Meals per day while on safari- vegetarian & non vegetarian
English speaking professional driver guides
Highlights:
This tour combines a visit to the Masai Mara, where the biggest
concentration of game in Kenya is to be found and other visits to Lake
Nakuru, Baringo and Bogoria which are a bird watchers and naturalist's
paradise.
DAY 1: NAIROBI / MASAI MARA
Depart Nairobi at 0930 hrs and drive south along the floor of the Great
Rift Valley. Lunch en-route arriving in the afternoon in time for an afternoon
game drive to this immense reserve with 590 square miles of rolling plains
and wooded hills, you will have the opportunity to observe the magnificent
game of the African wild in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight
at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 2 MASAI MARA
This is one of the world's most famous wildlife reserves, from July to
September, it provides one of nature's most dramatic sights, the annual
migration of over a million Wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelle from the Serengeti
in the south and across the Mara River into Masai Mara. Following their
footsteps are Africa's predators; Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Hyena. Full
day spent in search of Elephants, Buffalo, Lion, Zebra, Cheetah, Rhino,
Wildebeest and other plains' game as well as prolific birdlife. All meals
and overnight at Camp/Lodge. 
DAY 3: MASAI MARA
Morning and afternoon game drives reveals the Sunrise and sundown as the greatest moments for game viewing in these mystic plains, a time where the soft red hues of the sun will give your photographs the clarity of the actual African savannah. Morning game viewing with a long drive to the Mara River where you will be able to view Hippos and Crocodiles. After lunch take an afternoon drive in the Masai Hills to the Masai village to see Masai dance and culture. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY 4: MASAI MARA / NAKURU
Early morning game drive at Masaai Mara. After breakfast, leave the camp/lodge
and depart for Lake Nakuru. Picnic lunch enroute arriving at Nakuru in
the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at budget hotel / lodge.
DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU /LAKE BARINGO
Depart Nakuru arriving and head to Lake Baringo. Lake Baringo is famous
as a bird sanctuary. After lunch, proceed to the spectacular Lake Bogoria,
which is a shallow soda lake with beautiful scenery and also home to a
sizeable number of flamingoes and other species of birds. The highlight,
however, is the boiling hot springs and geysers, which also contribute
to the beauty of the Lake. Afternoon at leisure with an option of either
having a dip at the swimming pool or a guided bird walk.
Optional Boat trip to see the hippos and crocodiles is available on request. Afterwards, drive back to Nakuru for meals and overnight.
DAY 6: LAKE NAKURU / NAIROBI
After breakfast proceed for a game drive at Lake Nakuru national
park up to mid-day. After lunch, depart for Nairobi arriving in the early
evening.
| SRTS - 012 - 6 DAYS ABERDARES / NAKURU / NAIVASHA / MARA |
Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdares
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive north to Nyeri and the Outspan Hotel. A country style lunch at Outspan Hotel will be served. In the afternoon transfer into the Aberdare National Park to Treetops for an evening and nocturnal game watching experience. Overnight accommodation at Treetops.
Day
2: Aberdares - Lake Nakuru
Return to the
Outspan for breakfast, and then drive around the northern part of the
Aberdares Range to descend into the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop
over at the Thompson Falls in Nyahururu. Proceed to Lake Nakuru for a
truly remarkable game drive that includes Flamingos as well as the rare
white rhino in this world famous ornithological paradise with over 450
species of bird life. This Lake is famous for its million plus flamingos.
A shimmering hot-pink glow emanates across the Lake, created by millions
of flamingos which migrate along the Great Rift Valley Lakes. Pelicans,
cormorants and Marabou storks also feed on the abundant algae in the warm,
shallow alkaline water. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight
at a budget hotel/Lodge.
Day
3: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
After
breakfast, drive south along this scenic valley to Lake Naivasha. This
is one of the Rift Valley's fresh water Lakes with different ecology from
that of the soda Lakes. It is also home to a large variety of bird species.
Main activities are fishing (both sport and commercial fishing). The Crater
Lake found here is magnificent with lush green vegetation at the bottom
of a beautiful volcanic crater. After lunch, take a boat ride on the Lake,
viewing Hippo and a wealth of bird life. All meals and overnight Camp/Lodge.
Day
4: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
Depart after
early break, climbing out of the Rift Valley, to enter the Masai Mara
reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem. After lunch at the lodge, be
ready to experience some of the best game viewing in Kenya's most exciting
game reserve. All meals and overnight at Sopa lodge or similar.
Day
5: Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon
game drives to view Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Topi, Hartebeest,
Cheetah, Gazelle, warthog, and abundant bird life. Sunrise and sundown
are the greatest moments for game viewing in these mystic plains, a time
where the soft red hues of the sun will give your photographs the clarity
of the actual African savannah. Full day of game drives with meals &
overnight Camp/Lodge.hartebeest, cheetah, gazelle, wart hog, and abundant
bird life. Sunrise and 
Day
6: Masai Mara - Nairobi
breakfast,
depart Masai Mara with game drive enroute and have packed lunch as you
drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon
Kenya is a land filled with the richness of Africa. From the remote Shaba Reserve where Survivor three was filmed amongst the Lion and Elephant to the Masai Mara's migrating herds of wildebeest, guests will enjoy a well rounded, invigorating safari experience. This is balanced with periods of quiet contemplation where only the sound of a distant Lion's roar breaks the night air. Exciting days and relaxing nights at comfortable, quality accommodations make this a great value African experience.
DAY
1: NAIROBI / MASAI MARA
09.00 hrs: Leave Nairobi for Masai Mara game Reserve picnic lunch en-route.
Game drive in search of black-manned Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Cheetah,
Buffaloes and other plains game en-route. Dinner and overnight at the
Camp/Lodge.
DAY
2: MASAI MARA
06.30 hrs: After breakfast proceed for a full day game drive to Kenya's
most favored game reserve with miles of magnificent wilderness. Masai
Mara is the Africa of the imagination with endless reaches of acacia-dotted
grasslands studded with hazy hills big herds of zebra and wildebeest,
to the many prides of the mighty Lion that rest and laze in the shade
and prolific bird life all this crowned by Masai people who live within
the reserve and uphold their cultural values and customs. Dinner and overnight
at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY
3: MASAI MARA
Full day at the Mara with a with a game drive from Sunrise and sundowner
greatest moments for game viewing in these mystic plains, a time where
the soft red hues of the sun will give your photographs the clarity of
the actual African savannah. Morning game viewing with a long drive to
the Mara River where you will be able to view Hippos and Crocodiles. After
lunch take an afternoon drive in the Masai Hills with optional activities
for a dawn nature walk safari to experience the awakening of Africa in
Masai land. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge. 
DAY
4: MASAI MARA/NAKURU
After breakfast depart for Nakuru arriving in good time to enter Lake
Nakuru park a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift Valley, renowned for its
spectacular flamingo population. Although Lake Nakuru is primarily a bird
sanctuary, there are a considerable number of animals to be encountered,
such as the Bohor Reedbuck, Bushbuck, and the rare Rothschild giraffe
the White and black Rhino. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY
5: NAKURU/SAMBURU
Drive north to Samburu where the climate is drier and the land is semi-desert.
Spend the next two days exploring the Samburu Game Reserve. Keep your
camera and binoculars ready, as the wildlife is plentiful. See the thin-striped
Grevy's Zebra, reticulated Giraffe, blue-necked Somali ostrich and Beisa
Oryx, all species only found north of the equator. The long-necked Gerenuk,
a graceful antelope, spends most of its time here in a bi-pedal stance
seeking succulent leaves. Later, relax at your Camp/Lodge on the banks
of the Ewaso Ngiro River deep in the reserve.
DAY
6: SAMBURU
Full day spent in Samburu with early morning and afternoon game viewing
in Samburu Game Reserve, which covers 40 square miles (104 square kilometers).Ololokwe
Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to our game viewing .Samburu
is also home to the third of Kenya's giraffe species - the Reticulated
Giraffe. This is also our best chance to see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich,
the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY
7: SAMBURU / MOUNT KENYA
08.00 hrs: After breakfast depart for the Treetops arriving
at the Outspan hotel in time for lunch. Throughout the day and night,
forest animals visit the waterhole and saltlick, ensuring you plenty to
see and photograph. The visits from the elephants and crocodiles below
the decks make nights here most memorable. After lunch you will be picked
by the hotel vehicle and transferred to the Treetops. At night you will
be able to watch game from the hotel verandah which overlooks a floodlit
waterhole. Dinner and overnight at the Treetops.
DAY
8: MOUNT KENYA / AMBOSELI
After breakfast, drive from Treetops via Nairobi south to Amboseli National
Park, right on the border with Tanzania. This park affords everyone's
classic image of East Africa - herds of great animals moving across the
dusty plains with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro rising straight
up in the background. Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain at
19,340 feet (5,895 metre). Although it is situated inside Tanzania, the
best views of the mountain are from Amboseli on the Kenyan side of the
border. Afternoon is spent game viewing in the majestic Amboseli. Dinner
and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY
9: AMBOSELI
Full day spent in Amboseli National Park, famous for its wild game and
spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here you will have the chance
to see the Big Five while enjoying the comforts of your game drive. The
day is comprised of two game drives, one in the morning and one in the
early evening. Your driver's keen eyes will come in handy while exploring
the countryside. Dinner and overnight at Camp/Lodge.
DAY
10: AMBOSELI / TSAVO WEST
From the flat plains and swamps of Amboseli travel east to Tsavo West
National Park. Outside the park gates are the Shetani Lava Flows, "frozen"
rivers of molten black rock twisted in bizarre shapes. At just over 7,800
square miles (20,000 sq Km), Tsavo is Kenya's largest national park. The
park is home to a huge variety of animals and birds, especially around
the watering holes in this otherwise dry area. During the fall these watering
holes are a stopover for hundreds of thousands of birds on their annual
migration south. The Mzima Springs is the source of the fresh water pools
much favored by Hippos and Crocodiles. There is even a glass wall for
viewing the pools from under the water line. Wildlife which can be spotted
in this area includes Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Hyenas, Jackals, Giraffes,
Zebras, Buffalos, Baboons and several species of antelope. Dinner and
overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY
11: TSAVO WEST / TSAVO EAST
From Tsavo drive south to the Taita Hills Game Sanctuary, a private
game reserve of 42,000 acres (17,000 hectares) of rolling savannah accented
by dramatic rocky outcrops and small plateaus. This is a favorite area
for Lions. The watering holes attract large herds of Elephants. Dinner
and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
DAY
12: TSAVO EAST / NAIROBI
Morning game drive and later depart with picnic lunch enroute back to
Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
