MMKE06: 4 Days Samburu, Aberdare Lodge Safari
Day 1:
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Distance: 360 km (5 hrs, 30 min.) Drive north through cultivations of
sisal and pineapple to the northern frontier district and on to Samburu
National Reserve. Afternoon game drive in this reserve famous for its
exclusive game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge or
Sarova Shaba Lodge, L,D.
Day 2 : Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya
Full day of game viewing drives in this dry semi-arid park with its
striking background view of the Mathew's Range. The gently flowing Uaso
Nyiro river which traverses this Park provides evergreen vegetation for the
rare gerenuk, Grevy zebra and reticulated giraffe found in this park. All
meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge or Sarova Shaba Lodge, B,L,D.
Day
3: Samburu to Aberdare National Park, Kenya
After breakfast at the Lodge. Drive to the Aberdare Country Club. Lunch
at the Club. Afternoon transfer into Aberdare National Park and on to The
Ark Lodge for bird watching and overnight floodlit game viewing from the
lodge viewing decks. Ark Lodge, set in the heart of the Aberdare National
Park, is an unique tree lodge with a veranda that overlooks a floodlit
waterhole and saltlick allowing undisturbed views of wildlife visiting the
waterhole. Elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive
bongo and giant forest hog have been sighted. The 60 guest rooms are all
en-suite. All cabins have private bathrooms with shower, and are comfortably
furnished with bedside lamps and carpeted floors to ward off the evening and
morning chill. Resembling and named after Noah's Ark, The Ark Tree Lodge is
designed with 'decks' from which numerous balconies and lounges provide
superb vantage points for game viewing. A ground level bunker provides
excellent photographic opportunities and takes you closer than you would
believe possible to the wildlife. Dinner and overnight at The Ark Lodge,
B,L,D.
Day 4: Aberdare to Nairobi, Kenya
After breakfast, return to the base hotel. Reconnect with your driver
for a drive back to Nairobi to arrive just before lunch where the tour ends,
B.
Special remarks:
Children below 7 years are not admitted at the Ark Lodge and/or Treetops
Lodge. Only an overnight rucksack is permitted at the tree lodges owing to
limited space in the cabins. Excess luggage is stored at the base hotel.
Travellers are advised to pack warm clothing for the Aberdare National Park
since nights are pretty chilly. The above itinerary may be rerouted to
operate on the reverse direction in which case the price remains unchanged.
Tour Cost Includes:
-Guarantee price/guarantee safari on confirmation
-All ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable safari vehicle
equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari and meal plan as described,
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodation in double/triple room
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
-Bottled water whilst on safari
-Start and end in Nairobi.
-Personalised service
Tour Cost excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Beverages/Drinks
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
