Best of Kenya:

Places Covered:

Nairobi, Mountain Lodge, Samburu Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru, Night Masai Mara.

Duration:

7 Nights / 8 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01: Arrival Nairobi

welcome to Nairobi, a thriving young city spawned during the construction of the railroad from the Indian Ocean. Transfer to Panafric Hotel. Rest of the day is spent at leisure. Overnight at Panafric hotel.

Day 02: Nairobi – Aberdare

This morning you drive past Thika, an industrial town surrounded by extensive pineapple plantations, partially owned by Delmonte Company. After crossing the Tana River source of Kenya’s hydroelectric power, the landscape changes and becomes lush as you climb in to the rich farmlands of the Kikuyu people. Lunch at Mountain Lodge. Rest of the night is spent watching different animals as they come to visit the floodlit waterholes and Saltlicks. Elephants, Rhino, Buffalo, Giant Forest Hog, Leopard and many other species frequent the waterholes. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Lodge or similar.

Day 03: Mountain Lodge - Samburu Game Reserve

Breakfast at Mountain Lodge. Morning depart by road to Samburu Game Reserve located at the North rugged Semi desert region. Lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge. Samburu Game Reserve is a wild and little visited region, well known for spectacular scenery and wildlife not found in the south: Reticulated Giraffe, the rare Grevy’s Zebra with its large furry ears, the Gerenuk Antelope standing on its hind legs to feed, and Somali Ostriches with their distinctive blue legs. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 04: Samburu Game Reserve

Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drive. You may see Elephants, Cheetah, Leopard, Eland, Oryx, Impala, Dikdik, Waterbuck and a variety of birds. This lava plain include a varied landscape of red dirt, thorn scrub, broken volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills and rocky outcroppings. Following the river’s curves, a forest of Doum Palms, Acacia and Tamarind is a magical contrast of cool green. Other areas of the Reserve include the Uaso Nyiro River where crocodiles sun bath themselves on the banks. It also provides an oasis for a variety of game. Birds are abundant, with 365 species recorded, one for every day of the year. All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 05: Samburu - Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Relax before departing for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance, the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the Black and white Rhino. Lions, Waterbuck, Buffalo and Baboons are all residents here. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Day 06: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Breakfast at the lodge then drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe; over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffe, Wildebeests, Zebras, Buffalo, Warthogs, Hyenas, and Jackals, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Leopard and a variety of antelopes. It is in the Mara that the most spectacular event of the natural wonders of the world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Behind their heels are predators of the savanna- Lion, Cheetah, and Wild dog, Jackal, Hyena and Vultures. Depart for an afternoon game drive until dusk. Dinner and overnight at The Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 07: Explore Masai Mara

You spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drive. The trees in the distance might turn out to be a family of Giraffes. Those clump of bushes a pride of Lions, and the rock that moves a Rhino lumbering out of your way. With diligence and some luck, you may encounter a family of Cheetahs, or a herd of Elephants crossing the path in front of you. Large animals are not the only entertainment - a family of warthogs may amuse you, running as fast as their little legs will carry them, until they forget why they are rushing and stop to regroup. All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 08: Masai Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Rest of the day is spent at leisure for optional activities. LUNCH NOT INCLUDED. Evening transfer to Jomo Kenyatta airport for Your International departure flight back home.