MMKE18: 15 Days Nairobi-Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru-Samburu-Mt. Kenya-Amboseli-Tsavo
West-Mombasa
Lodge Safari
Day 01 :
NAIROBI
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met
and greeted by our customer service representative and transferred to the
luxurious NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB HOTEL where you will relax in your
air-conditioned suite. Nairobi Safari club, formerly a private club for
members only is the ideal place to be. All the rooms in the hotel are
suites, six of which are Presidential Suites. Here you can enjoy the clubs
sauna, gym, swimming pool, various bars and other amenities. Overnight at
NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB.
Day 02 : NAIROBI - MASAI MARA SAFARI
Today
our safari expedition will take us to the jewel of Kenya's parks, the world
famous Masai Mara Game (Wildlife) Reserve. This is Kenya's number one park
and is always on every tourist's "Must see list". Full of life with various
types of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown's the climax of every safari in
Kenya. Its rolling grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been
captured on film with the movie "Out Of Africa" being the most famous.
Masai Mara is home to the "Big Five" (Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and
Rhino) and over 450 bird species. Apart from the big five, the Masai Mara is
most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million
wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania
crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which
takes place in late July or August. During this crossing, hundreds of
animals are swept away by the first moving Mara River and others are killed
by the ferocious African Crocodiles. This crossing gives true meaning to the
phrase "Survival of the fittest".
Lunch to be served at the luxurious MARA SAROVA TENTED CAMP set in the
African bush, on an elevation between two streams, the camp is a combination
of luxury and adventure. After lunch you can take time out to read a book,
novel, sunbathe, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply sit back and
relax under the tent. All luxurious tents have permanent roofs, electricity,
and en-suite bathroom facilities. The grounds are beautifully laid out with
trees and flowers inhabited by a collection of exotic birds and butterflies.
In the afternoon head out with your driver guide in search of the shy and
elusive leopard, other wild animals and over 450 species of birds of which
57 species are birds of prey. As the sunset starts to edge dip into the
African horizon it will be the perfect opportunity for you to capture the
beautiful Mara landscape on film. After dinner, enjoy the warmth of the
roaring log fire before going to bed under the star filled African sky.
Dinner and overnight at, MARA SAROVA TENTED CAMP (BLD).
Day 03 & 04 : MASAI MARA
We start the day off with an early morning game drive before dawn,
followed by breakfast upon your return to the camp. After breakfast you can
go swimming in the pool under the African sun or just sit back and relax for
the rest of the day. In the afternoon we return to the bush in search of
wildlife, such as Thomson's and Grant's Gazelle, elephants, lions, and the
solitary and ill-tempered Rhino, among others (All meals and overnight at
MARA SAROVA LUXURY TENTED CAMP (BLD).
Day 05 : MASAI MARA - LAKE NAKURU
Today after an early breakfast, our safari will be destined for brief
stopover at Lake Naivasha, the only freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. From
the top of the Rift Valley escarpment, you can see the lake sparkling under
the sun thousands of feet below you. The lake is home to a large colony of
hippos and it's also a Mecca for bird watchers and researchers since over
400 different species of birds have been recorded here. An optional boat
ride will be a good ideal.
After a brief stopover at the lake, we travel in a northerly direction to
your next destination lake Nakuru, which is usually dotted with pink
flamingoes (birds) lining its shores.
After checking in and having lunch at the lodge, you can sit back and relax
or go for a dive in the pool. The 65-room SAROVA LION HILL LODGE is set on a
hillside over looking the lake. All rooms come with an attached bathroom and
verandah (Patios), from where you will have great unforgettable panoramic
views of the lake and pink flamingoes from the privacy of your room. The
lodge has one honeymoon suite as well.
In the afternoon we shall go for a game drive where you can expect to see
leopards, lions, giraffes, a million or so of pink flamingoes as well as the
short sighted and ill-tempered rhino. Dinner & overnight at SAROVA LION HILL
LODGE (BLD).
Day 06 : LAKE NAKURU - SAMBURU
After an early breakfast bid farewell to lake Nakuru as we drive heading
eastwards and we make a brief stopover at Nyahururu Falls, still known to
many as Thomson's falls for its 237ft cascade. After the stopover, we drive
northward through Nanyuki town , crossing the northernmost foothills of
Mount Kenya, until we reach Isiolo town and then down into the thorny
landscape of Samburu country. This area boosts of unique northern species of
wildlife which are not found in any other part south of equator, here you
will find the Grevy zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich,
the long necked gerenuk, herds of elephants and their predators abound. The
life-giving Uaso Nyiro River plays a major role in the ecosystem of this
region.
Your new home for the next two nights will be at SAMBURU LODGE. It's located
at Samburu Reserve. The lodge beautifully incorporates the existing natural
springs as one of its special features. An open-air restaurant over looking
the river, swimming pool, curio shop, bars, and it's location at an oasis
make it a perfect base from which to explore the Samburu Reserve, as well as
its sister reserve - Buffalo Springs to the west. Overnight SAMBURU LODGE (BLD)
Day 07 : SAMBURU
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa's wild cats. From the game
drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R "rest and
relaxation", read a book/novel, sunbathe or perhaps go for a refreshing dip
in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading out again on your
afternoon game drive. All meals & overnight at SAMBURU LODGE (BLD).
Day 08 : SAMBURU - MT.KENYA
After an early breakfast bid farewell to Samburu as we drive south
through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until we
reach Nanyuki town and then a short distance to SERENA MOUNTAIN LODGE for
lunch. The Lodge, which comes alive at night with the various sounds of
animals, is one of the exotic "Tree Hotels" situated in the heart of Mt.
Kenya's forest reserve. All of the en-suite rooms have balconies from which
you can look beyond the trees to observe the endless parade of wildlife. You
can watch these animals from the safety of your room or from a specially
built viewing bunker connected to the lodge by a tunnel, which affords you
an amazing up-close view of the animals as they visit waterholes and
saltlick. Dinner & overnight at SERENA MOUNTAIN LODGE (BLD).
Day 09 : MT.KENYA - AMBOSELI
After an early breakfast we head for Nairobi "The City Under The Sun"
for an early lunch at NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL. After lunch, we proceed to
Amboseli National Park through the statan lava plateau. Beautifully situated
beneath the foot of Africa's highest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), the
park is well renowned for its huge herds of elephants and various types of
other Savannah wildlife such as Giraffes, Bushbuck's, Kudu, Warthog's,
Zebra's and over 425 species of birds recorded here.
The snowcapped peak of Kilimanjaro rising above white clouds dominates every
aspect of Amboseli and forms a backdrop to an impressive display of wildlife
attracted to this location by swamps and springs fed by underground rivers
from Kilimanjaro's melting snow. With an airstrip at Empusel Gate, the park
is also home to the Masai people, those tall, brave, and proud nomads who
live in close harmony with the environment and the wildlife that surrounds
them. Amboseli was the location around which such famous writers like Sir
Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark tailored their stories of big game hunting
in the wilds of Africa.
Enjoy a game drive en-route, as we arrive in time for your lunch at the
AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE, situated deep in the heart of the world famous
Amboseli National Park. The lodge itself draws on a subtle Maasai cultural
motif, featuring natural woodcarvings, traditional artefacts and a glowing
selection of local art. Sensitively located and built from ecologically
sympathetic materials, its architectural shapes, style, textures and colours
reflect the true essence of the African bush. They also enable it to blend
effortlessly into the landscape and work in gentle harmony with the natural
environment. The rooms, each with an uninterrupted view over the
ever-changing vistas of the African plains, are styled to a traditional
Maasai concept featuring beadwork, gourds, hand-painted murals and the
clever use of the traditional manyatta bent-brushwood effect so as to blend.
Dinner & overnight at AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (BLD).
Day 10 : AMBOSELI
A dawn game drive will be the perfect time for photographing the humbling
and magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa. We return to the
lodge for breakfast and some R&R "rest and relaxation", sunbathing, swimming
or for those of you reading enthusiasts, you can read the day away in the
well-stocked library with a relaxing view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, before heading
out for an afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at AMBOSELI SERENA
LODGE (BLD).
Day 11 : AMBOSELI - TSAVO
After an early morning breakfast, we depart Amboseli National Park
through the statan lava plateau , to the legendary land of the "Man-Eaters"
- Tsavo National Park. The 21,000 sq km park is one of the largest in the
whole world. Due to its enormous size, this animal and plant heaven was
divided into two parts Tsavo East and Tsavo West, for easy administration
and management. This wilderness is home too over 1000 plant species, 400
bird species and more than 60 major mammal species such as lions, huge herds
of buffalo, the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino and at least 7000 elephants.
The park is the location of Africa's most famous adventure story "Man eaters
of Tsavo", in which two lions where responsible for eating over 500 workers
who where building the Uganda railway also known as the "Lunatic Line " by
it's opponents in the British Parliament in 1898. The story was made famous
in the 1996 movie "The Ghost and the Darkness."
Enjoy your lunch at KILANGUNI SERENA LODGE. Conveniently located in the
heart of the park, the lodge offers captivating views of the majestic Mt.
Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Hills. Only 100m from the main building, is a
water hole where animals come to quench their thirst. Each of the 53 rooms
has a private shower, toilet, and a verandah (Patio) overlooking the
waterhole and Africa's highest mountain, snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. With
it's own airstrip nearby, Kilanguni lodge is the place to be. Dinner &
overnight at KILANGUNI SERENA LODGE (BLD).
Day 12 : TSAVO - MOMBASA
After breakfast, you will drive through the North Great Road via VOI
TOWN and later proceed to WHITESANDS BEACH HOTEL for lunch. Whitesands Beach
Hotel is five star hotel with 340 rooms are suites and have balconies or
verandas All rooms ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, direct dial
telephones and in-room safes.The executive rooms offer satellite television
and mini-bars. For guests on business, there is a business center offering
superb conference facilities for up to 400 people. The presidential suites
comprises two ensuite master bedrooms and a spacious lounge. Both suites
have Jacuzzis and a large verandah overlooking one of the swimming pools.
The Beach And Pool At Whitesands Beach Hotel Whitesands Beach Hotel enjoys
the longest seafront on the North Coast of Mombasa, which boasts one of the
finest beaches in East Africa. The resort is set amongst 22 acres of
tropical gardens, swaying palm trees and fishponds. Five free form swimming
pools are complete with waterfalls, a secluded island and an exhilarating
waterslide. Dinner and overnight at WHITESANDS BEACH HOTEL (BD).
Day 13 & 14 : MOMBASA
Today you have Mombasa excursions which will include ISLAND TOUR , Fort
Jesus built in 1853 by the portuguese, Old Town & Mombasa City. An option of
visiting Akamba Village where carving are made will be ideal if time
permits. Dinner and overnight WHITESANDS BEACH HOTEL (BD).
Day 15 : MOMBASA - NAIROBI - FLY
Very early morning breakfast and you will be transferred for you 7:30am
flight to Nairobi arriving at 8:30 where you will connect your flight back
home at 11:00hr.
SAFARI INCLUSIVE
The price includes transportation in a safari minibus 4WD
equipped with HF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and
photographing.
-Full board accommodation on safari,
-services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide,
- extensive game drives in the national parks,
-parkfees
-Bottled drinking water
-Flying Doctor emergency Evacuation services
Exclusive in safari cost;
-beverages and Alcoholic drinks,
-Personal and Luggage insurance.
-Airport departure Tax
-tips ,
-visas,
-laundry,
-Personal Toiletries,
-optional activities or items of personal nature.
