Welcome to our Aberdare Samburu Lake Nakuru Bogoria Amboseli Lake Naivasha Parks Safari! This itinerary takes you on an incredible journey through some of Kenya's most iconic national parks, where you'll witness a variety of wildlife and natural wonders. We start our journey in the Aberdare National Park, which is known for its stunning mountain landscapes and diverse wildlife. You'll have the opportunity to see elephants, buffalos, leopards, hyenas, and other predators. The park also features waterfalls and rivers that provide a stunning backdrop for your wildlife viewing experience.
Next, we'll head to the Samburu National Reserve, which is home to a unique combination of wildlife not found in other parks in Kenya. You'll have the chance to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife, as well as the rare Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich.
From Samburu, we'll visit Lake Nakuru National Park, which is famous for its large population of flamingos, as well as rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife. You'll have the chance to take a game drive around the lake and see the stunning flocks of pink flamingos.
Next, we'll head to Lake Bogoria National Reserve, which is known for its hot springs and geysers, as well as the large population of flamingos and other waterbirds. You'll have the chance to take a walk around the hot springs and see the geysers in action.
From Lake Bogoria, we'll head to Lake Naivasha, which is known for its stunning birdlife and picturesque scenery. You'll have the chance to take a boat ride on the lake and see the stunning variety of birdlife.
Finally, we'll visit Amboseli National Park, which is famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Here, you'll have the chance to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife against the backdrop of the majestic mountain.
Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdare
You will arrive at the airport where you will be picked up by the company’s representative. You will be given a brief safari orientation (pre-departure meeting) of the safari,Then proceed to Aberdare. Arrive for lunch at treetops. After lunch, afternoon at leisure
- Main Destination: Aberdares National Park
- Accommodation: Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.aberdaresafarihotels.co.ke/treetops/
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
You will arrive at the where you will be picked up by the company’s representative. You will be given a brief safari orientation (pre-departure meeting) of the safari, thereafter you will be driven to the north past the equator to the northern frontier district. Continue to the semi arid Samburu National reserve and check in to your campsite. You will enjoy your lunch at the lodge. There will be time to settle in before your safari adventure. You will later set out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Return to the lodge before dark, dinner in lodge.
- Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.sopalodges.com/samburu-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
After an early breakfast set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal, it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog…whatever the players, and the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring!
At 12:30pm you will enjoy your lunch in the lodge or packed lunch.
You will later return to the campsite before dark, where you will enjoy dinner at the lodge.
- Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.sopalodges.com/samburu-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 4: Samburu-Lake Nakuru National Park
After early breakfast depart for a morning game drive in the reserve, en-route to the gate. Drive a southerly direction to the equator for a brief stop. Here, the locals do a water demonstration to qualify the position of the equator and for a small tip you could be awarded an ‘equator Certificate’. After the brief stop, drive to the Thompson falls for a photo-stop then down into the Great Rift Valley. As you ascend the eastern wall of the rift Valley, lush coffee and tea plantations reveal themselves and your driver-guide will give you a brief talk about coffee farming in Kenya.You will enjoy your lunch en route.You will arrive in the park in the evening. Dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- www.burahazenoni.com/
Day 5: Lake Bogoria
After breakfast drive to Bogoria where the hot water spring abound and plenty of medical springs. The landscape has been referred to as " nature's studio", because of the dramatic backdrop of the eastern wall of the Great rift Valley, with millions of flamingoes. Dinner and overnight
- Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- www.lakenakurulodge.com/
Day 6: Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy full buffet breakfast in the camp. Check out thereafter and drive via Narok town to Masai Mara National reserve, the land of the Masai tribe. The proud young Masai warrior-nomads with their plaited hair, red cloaks, and spears, challenge your curiosity. The 700-square-mile Game Reserve is the Africa of your dreams, complete with wild animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. Check in to your lodge; enjoy your lunch in the lodge. There will be time to settle in before your first game drive.
Afternoon game drive in the reserve and return to the lodge before dark.
Dinner and overnight at Explore Nature Mara Lodge.LDB.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://giraffehillsmaracamp.com/
Day 7: Masai Mara national Reserve
Today there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). “Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You’ll ascend in the early morning, when winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape. After your incredible flight, it’s time to come back down to earth for breakfast. You might wonder what all the ordinary people are doing on this perfect African morning! Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon flight certificate, and then you’ll enjoy a game drive en route back to the camp. No flight of the imagination can match this airborne experience!
If you don't opt for the balloon ride, you will enjoy a full day uninterrupted game drive.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://giraffehillsmaracamp.com/
Day 8: Masai Mara National Reserve-Lake Naivasha
Full buffet breakfast in the camp, and then check out. Drive to Lake Naivasha where you will have your lunch en route. After lunch enroute with optional activities like boat ride ,you will arrive in the camp in the evening.
- Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://naivashawestbeachcamp.com
Day 9: Crescent Island
Located along Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, Crescent Island Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha's “best kept secret”. It is private, secure and patrolled by guides who can accompany anyone who wishes for a guided walk.
Surrounded by water, Crescent Island is actually a peninsula and is accessible by boat from the east or west. One can also access it in under two hours from Nairobi on tarmac road. The sanctuary’s shores host abundant birdlife, including huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park. This brings many film companies here.
- Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://naivashawestbeachcamp.com
Day 10: Lake Naivasha-Amboseli National Park
You will take your early morning breakfast then you will be driven to the southern part of Kenya called Amboseli where you will pass the boarder of Kenya and Tanzania (note: please when you are passing to Amboseli national park the visa is not needed because the park is on the side of Kenya) You will arrive in the park in the late evening and the game drive en route to your campsite Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodges.
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.sentrimhotels.net/index.php/sentrim-amboseli-lodges-in-amboseli
Day 11: Amboseli National Park
Spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is termed as an Animal's paradise. Visit Masai Village and learn their rich culture at an extra cost. In the early evening, the clouds clear, exposing the snow -capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodges.
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.sentrimhotels.net/index.php/sentrim-amboseli-lodges-in-amboseli
Day 12: Amboseli-Nairobi
You will go for your morning breakfast then the game drive en route when getting out of the national park. You will arrive in Nairobi at late lunch time and go for your lunch. After that you will be driven to the airport for your next destination or to your hotel.
- Main destination: Nairobi
- Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
HAVE A WONDERFUL TOUR - SEE YOU ON THE ROAD .......
TOTAL COST PER PERSON IS USD$ 3338
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in East Africa. (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.
- A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
- Each 4x4 Toyota Hiace minivan carries safari accessories including window sills,, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies, and fees
- Pick up and drop off transfers
Not included:
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
- Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
- Tips
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
- Visa
- International air ticket
- Personal needs
- Balloon safari in Maasai Mara (USD$475)per ride
- Personal needs
- Samburu village visit(15-20usd$)
- Maasai village visit.(15_20usd$
