| SRTS 018: 8 DAYS SAMBURU / LAKE NAIVASHA / MASAI MARA |
Safari
highlights
This
is a safari geared towards wildlife enthusiasts. If you are looking to
see loads
of game, this is the tour for you! Traveling to the big names of Kenya's
National Parks, including Aberdares and Masai Mara, you are guaranteed
superb game viewing opportunities. In between game viewing, there is a
cultural visit to the indigenous Masai tribe to learn more about their
culture.
Itinerary
DAY1:
Nairobi
Transfer from Nairobi Airport to your hotel where you will be staying
on a Bed and Breakfast Basis. Depending on what time you arrive you will
have the rest of the day to explore Nairobi at your own pace.
DAY2: Aberdare NationalPark
After breakfast drive northwards with views of tea and coffee plantations
around the Aberdare Mountains and Mount Kenya to your Treehotel. Spend
the night watching animals as they gather at the floodlit water hole.
You will find this as a great way to introduce you to your safari. Lunch
at Outspan Hotel - from where you are transferred to the Treetops Hotel
by the lodges' own transport. Heavy luggage is stored safely at the Outspan
Hotel and carry only overnight bags to Treetops.
Accommodation :
Tree-tops Lodge
A
celebrity hotel located on the dense forest where the 50 rooms are either
single or twin with shared bathroom facilities, however, private or ensuite
bathrooms are available on request, all overlooking the two waterholes
and the peaks of Mount Kenya.
Guests under
7 years are not permitted Night observation of animals at the
lounge offers exiting animal viewing with easy photography and comfort.Night
visitors expected are Rhinos, Elephants, lions, bushbuck, warthog and
night birds
DAY 3: Samburu National
Park
Drive into Kenya's rugged northeastern region, home of the colorful Samburu
tribe. Crossing the Equator en route arriving at the Sarova Shaba Lodge/or
Similar around noon. In the late afternoon a game drive in this park,
which is home to all the major game, as well as some unique species like
the Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk,
Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich.Accomodation at Sarova Shaba Lodge/or
Similar on a full board basis. 
DAY 4: Samburu National
Park
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives exploring this arid wilderness
while photographing its main inhabitants. The uniqueness of Samburu is
that it is located in a semi arid region of Kenya where game viewing of
unique species and Samburu Culture is experienced .
DAY
5: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast leave Samburu past Isiolo town, proceed towards Nanyuki
with a brief stopover at the EQUATOR .After depart for lunch at Thompson
falls hotel in Nyahururu with breath taking views of waterfalls . After
lunch, proceed east into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, cradled
within the Valley. The lake is frequented by a wide variety of bird life
and you have the rest of the day to spend at leisure. Full Board Accomodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge/or similar.
DAY
6: Masai Mara game Reserve
Depart for the Masai Mara, through the Great Rift Valley, and arriving
at Siana Springs in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to view
the "Big Five" and other wildlife in the magnificent scenery
of the Mara. The Mara is famous for the wildebeest and zebra migration,
as well as an abundance of resident wildlife. Overnight at Siana Springs
Intrepid Camp full board basis.
DAY
7: Masai Mara Geme Reserve
Full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the wild, superb
photographic opportunities to capture the Black-maned lion, elephant and
various plains game. In the afternoon you have an opportunity to visit
a local Maasai Manyata for closer cultural interaction. at Keekorok Lodge/or
Similar.
DAY
8: Day of Departure
Morning game drive enroute to Nairobi . Depending on your departure flight
you have the opportunity to engage in optional activities in Nairobi for
the afternoon. Perhaps enjoy a lovely Carnivore lunch or tour the city.
Or Overnight at Boulevard Hotel /or similar.
