Kenya – STD 5 - 7 Days

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive NBO Apt, meet/transfer to a city hotel

Arrive Nairobi Airport
Meet/greet by our representative and introduced to your safari driver guide.
Then transfer to Sarova Panafric Hotel for check in.
A 4 star hotel located in the surrounding of Nairobi city.
Lunch on own arrangement
Afternoon spend at leisure.
Dinner on own arrangements
Thereafter a peaceful overnight at Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar

Day 2
Samburu NBO – Shaba / Samburu; approx. 380km, approx. 5hrs drive by road

0630-Breakfast at your hotel.

0730-Your safari driver guide will pick you up and head to Shaba / Samburu Game reserve in the Northern Frontier drier part. Drive through the lush Kikuyu farmlands and coffee plantation to the cool Kenyan Highlands.

1400-Approximate arrival at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or similar for check in then followed by late lunch.

1600-Depart for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. This region is commonly known for its unique wildlife/birdlife i.e. the Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, The Gerenuk and The Gevy’s Zebra.

1830-Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or similar

Day 3
Shaba / Samburu

0700-Breakfast at the lodge

0900-Depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day game drive in Buffalo Springs game reserves.

1600-Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or similar

Day 4
Lake Nakuru Shaba – Lake Nakuru; approx. 170km, approx. 3 – 3.5hrs drive by road

0630-Breakfast at the lodge

0730-After breakfast, picked up by your safari driver guide and head to Lake Nakuru in the Rift Valley. Drive via Thomson Falls, a brief stop-over there for photography

1200-Lunch at The Panari Resort, Nyahururu.

1330-Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving there at approx. 1630hrs En-route game drive in the park. The Lake Nakuru National Park is world renowned for its large population of the pink flamingos, which sometimes number over a million. The park is also home to the white rhino, the rare black rhino among other wild animals. You are almost certain to see the most elusive of the cat’s family, the leopard.

Note;
Lake Nakuru is a traditional home to Flamingoes and Pelicans that number over a million. However, depending on water levels, the number can be minimal as they migrate to other Lakes.

1830-Check into your lodge for freshen up.

1930-Dinner and thereafter overnight at Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge or similar

Day 5
Masai Mara Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara; approx. 280km, approx. 5hrs drive by road

0630-Breakfast at your lodge

0730-Depart and head to the famous Masai Mara game reserve. Drive via Drive via Rift Valley Observation point, a brief stop-over there for photography and through farmlands /settlements inhabited by the Masai community.

1300-Approximate arrival at Sarova Mara Game Camp or similar for check in, freshen up. Lunch at your lodge

1600-Afternoon game drive in the plains of Masai Mara in search of wildlife and sunset views.

1830-Return to the tented camp after game drive for freshen up.

1930-Dinner and thereafter overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp or similar

Day 6
Masai Mara

0600-Wake up to another delightful morning in the bush.

0630-Depart for an early morning game drive. Early morning are lovely moments to see the nocturnal animals trying to get the last catches before they go to sleep. These also best moments to see the glorious sun as it rises.

0830-Return to the tented camp for buffet breakfast.

1000 – 1200hrs; This morning spend at leisure

1230-Have lunch at the lodge’s dining room. After lunch relax before getting ready for afternoon game drive.

1600-Depart for an afternoon game drive

1830-Return to the lodge dinner an over night

1930-Dinner and thereafter overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp or similar.

Or Alternatively; You can opt for a full day game drive to track the wildlife with packed lunches.

Day 7
Departure Masai Mara - NBO; approx. 275km, approx. 5hrs drive by road

0630 Breakfast at the tented camp

0730 Pick-up by your safari driver guide and transfer to Nairobi.

1300 Approximate arrival into Nairobi Lunch on own arrangements.
Later on dropped at Nairobi Airport for onward home bound flight.

Price Includes

  • Pick up / drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
  • 1 Night in Nairobi on Bed & Breakfast basis
  • 5 Nights, Full board on safari – All properties based on standard rooms
  • All transport in designed safari vehicle (Non A/C – Private ) with a pop up roof for maximum game viewing comfort with a professional English speaking driver/guide
  • All park entrance fees applicable at Shaba, Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara game reserve.
  • Mineral Water in the safari vehicle during the safari, (2 bottles per person per day of 500ml).

Price Excludes

  • Kenya visa can be obtained by registering through this link, ecitizen.go.ke or otherwise on arrival for most of Nationalities. If on any doubts do let me know for clarities.
  • Expenses like laundry, beverages, bar bill, telephone, mineral water, tips, porterage etc.
  • International flights
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • All other expenses that are purely of a personal nature.
  • All other items that are not mentioned in ‘our price includes

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Kenya – STD 5