Grassland Plains & Plateau
Day 1: Nairobi
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to Tamarind Tree Hotel for Overnight. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi at 07.30hrs by road and enjoy a fascinating drive North through constantly changing landscapes to Samburu, arriving in time for lunch. The Uaso Nyiro river, Samburu’s life support system, attracts plenty of wildlife as it meanders slowly through Acacia trees and Doum palms. Evening game drive at Buffalo Springs Reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Intrepids Camp
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
Morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Intrepids Camp
Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast drive South through the rugged Laikipia plateau to Ol Pejeta conservancy, home to the famous Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary checking into our camp in time for lunch. Thereafter we proceed on an exciting game drive where we can be able to spot lions, elephants, buffalos and even leopards if we are lucky! Later visit the Chimpanzee sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at Serena Sweet waters Camp.
Day 5: Ol-Pejeta to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch/check in. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater Lake found on the floor of the East African Rift Valley. Birdlife is particularly abundant (over 460 species). It is a breeding ground for cormorants all year round. You might see pelicans and spoonbills perched on the dead trees and almost certainly the fish eagle. Lunch will be at the resort. In the afternoon enjoy a boat ride and a walking safari at the crescent Island. Dinner and overnight at your resort.
Day 6: Maasai Mara Reserve
After breakfast we depart for the famous Masai Mara. The trip is varied and gives a new and excellent impression of the savannah part of Kenya’s landscapes.
The change from the Rift Valley’s well-cultivated and lush areas to the often somewhat drier savanna area is significant. From the Maasai’s colorful, busy and dusty “capital” Narok, you immediately feel that you are in Masailand. The tribesmen are regularly seen along the road with their cattle and goats and savannah landscapes announce their arrival.
Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and check in. In the afternoon enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/camp
Day 7: Maasai Mara Reserve
After breakfast, proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive-in search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! After picnic lunches at one of the designated sites proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous ‘Big 5’. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp
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Rise before dawn for a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional at extra cost). OR proceed for an early morning game drive. Return to the Camp for lunch then later, set out on a late afternoon game spotting safari in the reserve and the opportunity to spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Overnight at the lodge/Camp
| Basis
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8: Maasai Mara Reserve to Nairobi
Day Notes
After breakfast drive back to Nairobi – Kenya’s colourful capital city. Your drive back to Nairobi is approximately 06 hours and arrival proceed on last minute shopping and thereafter lunch at the serene Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward flight back home or proceed with an optional extension to Diani/Zanzibar/Uganda/Rwanda/Tanzania – Please consult your planner for further information.
