Travelling through some of the richest game areas in the world, the Masai Safari presents excellent opportunities for viewing the 'big five'.
The Samburu Reserve, home to the colourful Samburu people, is a dramatic and rugged landscape which is truly rewarding. A host of plains game along
with the 'big five' are accompanied by a variety of exotic birds including eagles, falcons and bateleurs.
As you approach Lake Nakuru, you may be fortunate enough to witness a pink cloud on the horizon which gradually reveals its source, thousands of pink
flamingoes, a magnificent sight of immense beauty. Around the lake a game reserve has been created where the endangered black rhino is protected and
may be seen along with antelope, giraffes, lions and hyenas.
Operates every Sunday throughout the year.
Day 1: Sunday - Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2: Monday - Nairobi
Transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions, which can be booked and paid for locally. Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Day 3: Tuesday - Samburu
After an early breakfast drive to the Samburu National Reserve (360 km – approximately 6 hours) and check in to your lodge. Lunch. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 4: Wednesday - Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives. Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5: Thursday - Aberdares
Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in to Mountain Lodge (240 km – approximately 4 hours). Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge, or join an optional nature walk (payable locally and weather permitting) led by a local guide. Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 6: Friday - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast continue to Lake Nakuru (240 km – approximately 4 hours). Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, before enjoying an afternoon game drive with possible sightings of rhino. Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 7: Saturday - Masai Mara
After an early breakfast drive through the Great Rift Valley and into the Masai Mara (370 km – approximately 7 hours). Lunch en route to your lodge. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 8: Sunday - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge, or an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra). Spend the rest of the day relaxing before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 9: Monday - Extension or Heathrow
Return to Nairobi by road (360 km – approximately 6 hours), then proceed with your chosen beach extension, or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi - from £170
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £290
Flights are in light aircraft and the baggage allowance
is strictly 15 kg per person. Where possible, additional
luggage can be left at your hotel or at the
Safari Lounge in Nairobi and retrieved after the safari. When flying from the Masai Mara to Mombasa
entire luggage must be restricted to 15 kg as no luggage can be stored in Nairobi.
Notes
The Samburu Simba Lodge is rated '4'.
This itinerary operates with a maximum of 6
passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a
different order, or different lodges used according to
availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions
and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing
in soft bags, plus sunglasses,
camera and insect repellent.
Minimum age 8 years. |
