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Mount Kenya, Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai
Mara Safari | 7 Days Nairobi Kenya Safari to Mount Kenya,
Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
Aberdares National Park has a diverse topography that
includes icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain forests.
The flora and fauna is quite unique and is not found elsewhere
in the country, expect on Mount Kenya. Leopard, elephant, serval,
waterbuck, reedbuck, dikdik, rhino and the rare bongo can all be
found here. You are sure to see elephants, buffalos and some
other animals at the floodlit waterholes of The Ark.
The snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya |
Reticulated Giraffe; a major safari attraction in
Samburu National Reserve |
Lake Nakuru saddle billed stock and black swans |
Wildebeest in Masai Mara National Reserve |
Hippo in the Mara River |
Leave Nairobi in
the morning passing through the town of Nyeri where Lord Baden
Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts movement, spent the last
years of his life and is buried then set out for the
world-famous Mountain Lodge – a “tree hotel” located on the
slopes of Mount Kenya offering some of the most unique views of
the surrounding area’s wildlife – where you will enjoy lunch
amid one of the most picturesque backgrounds filled with
mountains and wildlife. The remainder of the day will be spent
lounging around this amazing lodge, offering numerous
opportunities to take in the environment and wildlife from a
comfortable perch above it all before enjoying dinner in the
evening. Leave the Tree Hotel and Mount Kenya after breakfast
and drive north to Samburu National Reserve. You enjoy a game
drive en-route to Samburu Serena Lodge, where you arrive at
around 1400 hours in time for lunch. After lunch at the lodge,
you have the early afternoon free, before going for an afternoon
game drive, from 1530 hrs till dusk. Dinner and overnight at
Safari Lodge or Budget Camp in Samburu. Full day in Samburu; pre-breakfast safari game
viewing drive in the early morning to view Elephants, Leopards
Rothschild Giraffes, Grevy's Zebras and large Nile Crocodiles
lazing in the river, breakfast will be in the bush. Head back
for lunch and escape the midday heat, relaxing at the comforts
of your Safari Ldge/Budget Camp. Proceed game viewing drives in
the afternoon from 4.00 pm till 06.00 pm. Dinner and overnight a
Samburu safari lodge or budget camp. Early morning breakfast starting
before sunrise and make a game drive in the park en-route to the
gate and head south to Lake Nakuru National Park to through the
Great Rift Valley viewing sceneries en-route, arriving to the
Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of
Flamingos. After lunch proceed for game drive in the Park with
numerous Animals. By luck you have seen the big 5 by now, Rhinos
are almost a guarantee when visiting Lake Nakuru. Dinner and
ovenight in a Lake Nakuru safari Lodge or budget camp Depart Lake
Nakuru for Masai Mara Game Reserve –j ewel of Kenya's Game Park.
This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains
is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration
and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard,
Rhino and Cape Buffalo. Upon arrival, lunch will follow. After
lunch, explore the reserve on a late evening 'Spice' game drive.
In the evening, we relax around the camp/lodge fire before an
excellent dinner. Dinner and overnight at a Masai Mara safari
lodge or in a budget safari camp. The Masai Mara is one of
the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon
'Spice' game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied,
abundant and easy to see. Residents among the Parks mammals are;
Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's
and Grant's Gazelles. Hot Air Balloon rides are available on
this day at an additional cost. Dinner and overnight at a Masai
Mara safari lodge or in a budget safari camp. Begin today with a
breakfast at your lodge/budget camp, followed by ‘Spice’ game
drive en–route to Nairobi. The balance of the day is at leisure
for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing. |
