Day 1
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta international airport or city hotel or pre-agreed pick up point. After a short briefing by your driver guide, you will depart Nairobi to the Aberdares / Mount Kenya region. Arrive late in the afternoon. Enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kenya on a good weather.
The Aberdares Country Club, only a two- and half-hour drive northeast from Nairobi, it’s nestled on a slope of Mweiga hill in the Aberdare Highland, part of the Great Rift Valley. This captivating site was the homestead of the English couple the decided to settle in Kenya. Almost a half a century later, their home, ‘The Steep’ was renamed the Aberdare Country Club and opened for guests. Considered a heritage property in Kenya, The Aberdare Country Club has returned the charm of a private home with the simple comforts of a country inn. Today, despite the fast-changing tempo of the outside world, the old home still remains that comfortable, solid feeling based on the traditions from a time when life proceeded at a far more leisurely and gentle pace.
Dinner and overnight at Aberdares Country Club or similar on Full Board basis
Day 2
After breakfast at your lodge, depart for Samburu arriving in time for lunch at the camp. After lunch and probably a brief siesta, proceed for an afternoon game drive. Animals commonly seen here are elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes and others, it is also home to the ‘special five’ that is, the Grevys zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich (distinguished by their unique purple/blue legs during mating season), Beisa oryx and gerenuk. There are over 350 species of birds, these include the kingfishers, humming birds, eagles amongst others. Return to the lodge as the sun sets.
Ashnil Samburu Camp is a luxury tented set in the spectacular backdrop of the mighty Ol Olokwe Mountain, fronting Ewaso Nyiro River. The 19 exclusive luxury tents are spread out along the shady banks of the river under a thick stand of doum palms. Each tent features a decked terrace with views of the Ewaso Nyiro River. An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun lounges, a garden and a lounge bar offering views of the African savannah. The restaurant offers views of the river and serves a variety of menus comprising of oriental, traditional and international cuisines. A range of activities are on request for example nature walks, cultural visit to the Samburu village, bush meals like bush lunches/dinners and sundowners
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar on Full Board basis.
Day 3
Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive in Samburu
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar on Full board basis.
Day 4
After breakfast at your camp, depart to Nyahururu Falls for a photo-taking session and picnic lunches. Afterwards, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park. Once in the park proceed to your lodge for check in and probably a brief rest before embarking on an afternoon game drive.
The park is a favorite for visitors as well as locals. The park is a designated rhino sanctuary making rhinos the main attraction. Both black and white Rhinos thrive here. It plays host to the Rothschild’s giraffe, waterbucks, and baboons among others. The park also plays host to the greater and lesser flamingos, and, many other bird species such as the Great crested Grebe, the black necked Grebe and much more.
Enjoy a rewarding game drive on the way to your camp. Arrive later at your Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Lake Elementaita Resort is renowned for creating magical and unique travel experiences, it is situated by the foot of the historic Lake Elementaita and boasts of an uninterrupted and unmatched scenery overlooking miles of open countryside. The Resort offers a picture-perfect view of the breathtaking Lake Elementaita and the revered ‘Sleeping Warrior’ mountain. If your kind of holidaying is the one where your early morning alarm are hundreds of birds chirping joyfully to bring a symphony of beauty and awe, then this is your ideal home!
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Elementaita Resort or similar on Full Board basis
Day 5
After breakfast departure in direction Masai Mara. Leaving the lakes area behind; begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment. Then, heading due south, travel towards Narok, gateway to the Masai Mara. You’ll travel across the “breadbasket” of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before reaching your destination at lunch time. After lunch, proceed for a game drive. Masai Mara is a magnificent landscape of open plains bisected by the Mara River and its tributaries, and punctuated by marshes and forests. Certainly, the most frequented game reserve in Kenya. The 650 sq kilometer reserve supports the highest density of game to be seen anywhere in the world.
Dinner and Overnight at Mara AA Lodge or similar on Full Board basis
Day 6 and 7
Early morning tea/coffee then set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve returning to the lodge for full breakfast. Mid-morning at leisure followed by lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive will follow returning as the sun sets. During the seasonal migrations, Masai Mara is home to up to a million wildebeest and an equally impressive number of zebras that move into the area from the neighboring Serengeti National Park, in Tanzania. The reserve is home to all the “big five”. It is also possible to observe baboon, eland, ostrich, bat-eared fox, jackal and cheetah. The rivers abound with hippos and crocodiles. Visit of an authentic Maasai Village for cultural encounter (optional balloon safari)
Dinner and overnight at Mara AA Lodge or similar on Full board basis
Day 8
After breakfast drive to Nairobi, arriving at the bustling city around mid-day.
Drop off at your Nairobi City Hotel or pre-agreed drop off point.
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SAFARI COST FOR PERIOD
- Residents from Kes 98,350 Per Person Sharing
- Non- Residents from USD 978 Per Person Sharing
Cost Includes
- All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a 4×4 vehicle maximum 7 clients per vehicle (with seven window seats).
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- All park fees and government taxes
- ½ litre bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives only.
Cost Excludes
- Driver-guide gratuities
- Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage, Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
- All drinks and meals unless stated above
- Visa fees wherever applicable
- Laundry message and other personal expenses e.g minibars and telephone unless otherwise stated.
Additional remarks
- Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice
This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
- We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
Passenger Information
- Passengers should bring soft sided bags on safaris.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If cancelled 45 days from safari date – full refund
- If cancelled between 44 – 16 days from safari date 25% of the booking value will be charged
- If cancelled between 15 – 8 days from safari date 50% of the booking value will be charged
- If cancelled 7 days from safari date and No Show – 100% of the booking value will charged
