A superb introduction to the splendours of Kenya, visiting a variety of key national parks and game reserves along a classic safari circuit. Accommodation in
memorable locations includes an overnight stay at Treetops.
This safari is offered with a choice of two different accommodations.
This itinerary visits the magnificent Samburu, followed by the Aberdares and Lake Nakuru. The lake is home to a variety of birds including
numerous bright pink flamingoes.
The final destination is the breathtaking Masai Mara which teems with a host of plains game plus the ‘big five’.
Treetops will be shutting for refurbishment from October 2011 - January 2012, during which time accommodation will be at the Serena Mountain Lodge.
Day 1: Sunday - Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2: Monday - Aberdares
Transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up before departing for the Aberdares (180 km – approximately 4 hours). Arrive at Outspan Hotel where your luggage can be stored. Continue with an overnight bag to Treetops for lunch and overnight stay. Overnight: Treetops (lunch and dinner included).
Day 3: Tuesday - Samburu
Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve (220 km – approximately 4 hours) and check in to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Samburu Game Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 4: Wednesday - Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives in Samburu National Reserve. Overnight: Samburu Game Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5: Thursday - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping en route for lunch at Thomson’s Falls (275 km – approximately 5 hours). Continue to Lake Nakuru with a game drive en route to the lodge (70 km – approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes). Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 6: Friday - Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (270 km – approximately 5 hours 30 minutes). An afternoon game drive. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 7: Saturday - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Or take an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra). Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 8: Sunday - Extension or Heathrow
After breakfast, return to Nairobi by road (300 km – 5 hours), 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
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. |
