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12 Days Samburu, Treetops, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East National park

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12 Days Samburu, Treetops, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East National park

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 micro-mini bus with pop up roof. The Park is blessed with species rarely found elsewhere like the liver red reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa

Day by Day

Your Detailed Safari Itinerary

Follow the journey day by day. Key safari experiences, meals, wildlife areas and destinations are highlighted for easier planning.

DAY1

Samburu National Reserve.

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 micro-mini 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. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY2

Samburu.

Another day to savor the beauty of the Park. Morning and afternoon game drives. Optional visit to the Samburu Villages.. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY3

Treetops/The Ark

Early morning game viewing in Samburu, Breakfast and depart for Treetops/The Ark Lodge in the Aberdares National Park arriving in time for lunch at the Outspan Country Club. Afternoon transfer to Treetops Lodge for floodlit game viewing. Contains a variety of wild game among them Elephants, Rhino, Leopard, Bushbuck, Elusive Bongo , Giant Forest Hog etc. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY4

Lake Nakuru National Park.

Pre-breakfast game viewing, Breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru still exploring the dramatic Rift valley. Arrive in time for lunch and afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is one of the gem in the necklace of the Rift Valley Lakes often referred as the Pink Lake for it's great masses of pink flamingos.

Opportunity to see millions of flamingos besides thousands of other birds. Lake Nakuru is a Rhino Sanctuary and harbors other wild-game like the Lion, Waterbucks, Buffalo, Warthog, Hippo etc. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY5

Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Morning game viewing in Lake Nakuru ,Breakfast and depart crossing the Loita Plains and viewing sceneries enroute, See red clad spear wielding Maasai warriors tending their multi-colored herds among the presence of wild game giving a blind eye to the presence of big predators, A single moran can cross the Mara Game Reserve only holding a spear and a stick on the other hand! arrive Mara for Lunch. Afternoon game drive inside the Park which is the Kenya's best and most scenic. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY6

Maasai Mara.

Full day to savor the beauty of the Park which has a permanent supply of water thus harbor a thriving population of wild game. All the "Big Five" and lots of gazelles, Topi, warthogs, Cheetah, Hyenas and even the rare Rhino might come out of the thicket for you. Extend your drive to the Hippo pool where they submerge at the approach of a vehicle only to surface seconds later to short and gamble their displeasure, Crocodiles sunbathe on the River banks mouths agape.

Optional visit to the Maasai villages for an insight to their culture. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY7

Maasai Mara.

A full day to go searching for any wild-game you might have missed previously. Morning and afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY8

Amboseli National Park.

Depart Maasai Mara after breakfast and drive via Nairobi for lunch and proceed to Amboseli at the foot of the impressive snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. arrive early evening, with game viewing in a pop-up roofed micro-bus enroute to the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY9

Amboseli.

Full day to explore and savor the beauty of this Park searching for elephants, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wildebeest, hyena, jackal, zebra and the maasai giraffe. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY10

Tsavo West National Park.

After breakfast depart for Tsavo West via Kyulu hills and shaitani lava flows and Mzima springs where from an underwater observation tank you can see submerged Hippo walking the floor of the springs. Tsavo hosts the "Big Five" and plenty of other wild game.. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY11

Tsavo East National Park.

Depart Tsavo West after breakfast and cross over to Tsavo East which is also well know for massive herds of elephants which are usually covered in red dust, the man -eaters of Tsavo-lions are seen and plenty of wildgame. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

DAY12

Nairobi.

Early morning game drive, Return to lodge for breakfast and depart for Nairobi arriving late afternoon. safari ends.

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Safari Package

What's Included

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    Full board accommodation whilst on safari.

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    All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary

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    Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.

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    All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking professional driver/guide.

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    Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.

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    Extensive Game drives

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    Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio.

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    Recommended Mineral Water while on safari

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Plan Ahead

What's Excluded

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    Visa

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    Airport Taxes- client pay direct

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    Tips

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    Laundry

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    Drinks

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    Items of a personal nature

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    Christmas and Easter Supplements

Safari Information

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Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed. These are among the notable species associated with this route.

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WildlifeLeopardPossible sighting on safari
WildlifeCheetahPossible sighting on safari
WildlifeBuffaloPossible sighting on safari
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