Archive for category: Kenya

DAY 1:NAIROBI

Arrive Nairobi Airport meet and greet and transfer to Nairobi Serena Hotel for overnight on bed and breakfast.

DAY 2: NAIROBI- TSAVO WEST

Depart Nairobi early morning for a drive of 5 hours south west of Nairobi past the Athi plains and Masai steppes  on a good highway to Tsavo West National Park. The drive is of 270 km to Kilanguni Serena Lodge for Lunch, after an afternoon short Siesta, go for an afternoon game drive  in this Kenya’s largest park, noted especially for its enormous elephants population for the “Man Eaters of Tsavo” the renown Lions of Tsavo and other plains game, also visit Mzima Springs to see Hippos and Crocodiles . Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at Kilanguni Serena lodge www.serenahotels.com.

DAY 3: TSAVO WEST – AMBOSELI

Early morning breakfast and thereafter depart from the lodge with game drive on the way to Amboseli National Park crossing the dramatic lava flow at the park boundary, arrive Amboseli in time for lunch at Amboseli Serena lodge www.serenahotels.com  . Afternoon short rest followed by an evening game drive with a good chance to see Kilimanjaro and take picture of the Mountain with wildlife at the background, 90% of picture you have seen of Kilimanjaro has been taken from Amboseli and with a good weather you can get yourselves a souvenir. All   meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena.

DAY 4: AMBOSELI

Early morning game drive when Mt. Kilimanjaro usually appears from its mantle of clouds, return for breakfast at the lodge followed by further game drive where one can see herds of Elephants and other plains game.  Lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon siesta or a deep in the swimming pool, an evening game drive with dinner and overnight at the lodge as before www.serenahotels.com .

DAY 5:AMBOSELI – LAKE ELEMENTAITA

Early morning breakfast and then drive to Lake Elementaita via Nairobi the drive takes 6 hours, arrive at Elementaita Serena Camp www.serenahotels.com in the afternoon and spend the afternoon relaxing at the Camp or go on game drive within the Ranch or wait until at night when you will go on a night game drive.

DAY 6:LAKE ELEMENTAITA – LAKE NAKURU GAME DRIVE

After a lazy morning and breakfast, drive for 1 hours to Lake Nakuru National Park and Spend the full day on extensive game drive within the park which is described as an ornithologist paradise and one of the world’s most magnificent sights.  Here one has an opportunity to see up to two million flamingos besides tens of thousands of others birds if lucky.  Lake  Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary and also harbors lions, warthog, waterbuck, buffalo, hippo and many other animals. Return to Elementaita Serena Camp for dinner and overnight..

DAY 7:LAKE ELEMENTAITA – MASAI MARA

Early morning breakfast and therafter check out of the camp and depart for Masai Mara with picnic lunch on the way, the drive takes 6 to 7 hours via Narok Town. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon and a short rest before proceeding on for an evening game drive in search the black manned lion, elephants, leopard, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and other plains game.  Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge www.serenahotels.com

DAY 8: MASAI MARA

Early pre-breakfast game drive – best time to see the big cats hunting, return to the camp for breakfast, followed by further game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch and afternoon siesta or a deep in the swimming pool followed by evening game drive. All meals and overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge www.serenahotels.com

DAY 9:MASAI MARA – NAIROBI

Early morning game drive, breakfast and then depart from the lodge leisurely and make a 6 hours drive to Nairobi to arrive late afternoon, later transfer to the Airport in the evening. Lunch on this day is not included.

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DAY 01: Arrive Nairobi Airport, meet and greet and transfer to the Nairobi Spurwing Guest House, www.spurwingkenya.com booked on bed and breakfast

DAY 02: NAIROBI – SAMBURU SHABA NATIONAL RESERVE
Depart Nairobi for Shaba Game Reserve situated at the Southern corner of Samburu district with game drive on the way. Samburu Shaba is generally a hot place with cool nights temperatures between 18 – 30 degrees C. On arrival, check into the Sarova Shaba Lodge for lunch & after a brief relaxation proceed on for an evening game drive. Samburu Shaba is rich in game with rare species found; Lions, Elephants, Gerenuk, Grevy’s Zebra, Oryx, the Reticulated Giraffe and other plains game. Return to the Sarova Shaba Lodge, www.sarovahotels.com   for dinner and overnight.

DAY 03: SAMBURU SHABA N. RESERVE
A full day in Samburu Shaba with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge, www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 04: SAMBURU G. RESERVE – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Depart after breakfast past the northern tip of the Aberdares Mountains to descend into the Great Rift Valley where Lake Nakuru is located. This is a shallow strongly alkaline lake set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland and is home to thousands of Flamingoes, Buffalo, Lions, Zebra, Giraffe & other animal & Bird Species. Arrive at the Lodge for lunch and after a short rest proceed on for an evening game drive and afterwards return for dinner and overnight at the Lion Hill Lodge, www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 05: LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After breakfast depart Nakuru for Masai Mara via Narok Town. Arrive at the Tented Camp in time for lunch. The reserve is a jewel of Kenya’s wildlife areas and the most popular tourism destination in the world. After lunch proceed on for a game drive in search for Black manned Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalo, Rhino and other plains game.  Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sarova Game Camp, www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 06: MASAI MARA G. RESERVE
This day is spent game viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Masai Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game that abound in plenty. An optional visit to the Masai Village for a Cultural Learning experience at an extra. All meals at Mara Sarova Game Camp, www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 07: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
After breakfast depart for Nairobi & arriving in the afternoon. Lunch on this day is not included. Drop off at the Nairobi Spurwing Guest House.

DAY 08: NAIROBI – TRANSFER FOR FLIGHT HOME OR TO MOMBASA
Breakfast and then transfer to the Airport for the Flight home or transfer to the railway station for a train  to Mombasa. Arrive Mombasa Mariakani Train station, meet and greet and transfer to Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 09: Free day Mombasa on the Beach staying at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com  booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 10: Free day Mombasa on the Beach staying at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com  booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 11: Free day Mombasa on the Beach staying at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com  booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 12: Free morning in Mombasa and later on pick up for Airport Transfer, Flight to Nairobi transit on your International Flight Home

DAY 01: Arrive Nairobi Airport, meet and greet and transfer to the Nairobi Spurwing Guest House, www.spurwingkenya.com booked on bed and breakfast

DAY 02: NAIROBI – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast at the Guesthouse and then depart for Lake Nakuru. This is a shallow strongly alkaline lake set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland and is home to thousands of Flamingoes, Buffalo, Lions, Zebra, Giraffe & other animal & Bird Species. Arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch and after a short rest proceed on for an evening game drive and afterwards return for dinner and overnight at the Lion Hill Lodge, www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 03: LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After breakfast depart Nakuru for Masai Mara via Narok Town. Arrive at the Mara Sarova Game Camp in time for lunch. The reserve is a jewel of Kenya’s wildlife areas and the most popular tourism destination in the world. After lunch proceed on for a game drive in search for Black manned Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalo, Rhino and other plains game.  Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sarova Game Camp, www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 04: MASAI MARA G. RESERVE
This day is spent game viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Masai Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game that abound in plenty. An optional visit to the Masai Village for a Cultural Learning experience at an extra. All meals and overnight at Mara Sarova Game Camp, www.sarovahotels.com

DAY 05: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
After breakfast depart for Nairobi & arriving in the afternoon. Lunch on this day is not included. Drop off at the Nairobi Spurwing Guest House.

DAY 06: NAIROBI – DEPARTURE TRANSFER FOR FLIGHT HOME OR TO MOMBASA
Breakfast and then transfer to the Airport for the Flight home or take a train to Mombasa. Arrive Mombasa railway station, meet and greet and transfer to Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 07: Free day Mombasa on the Beach staying at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com  booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 08: Free day Mombasa on the Beach staying at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com  booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 09: Free day Mombasa on the Beach staying at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort www.sarovahotels.com  booked on Half Board Basis

DAY 10: Free morning in Mombasa and later on pick up for Airport Transfer, Flight to Nairobi transit on your International Flight Home

DAY 01: NAIROBI

Arrive Nairobi Airport, meet and greet and transfer to the Spurwing GuestHouse. Booked on Bed & Breakfast

DAY 02: NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park via Namanga on the Kenya / Tanzania border. The drive takes about 5 Hours. The Park is located on the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the weather being hot and dry for most of the year though the Park experiences seasonal rains. Arrive in time for lunch at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge and proceed on for an afternoon game drive which provides a chance to see Elephants, Lions, Buffalo, Hippos, a wide variety of Bird Life and many other plains game, dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 03: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive when Mt. Kilimanjaro usually appears from its mantle of clouds with a good chance to take pictures of the Mountain with Wildlife at the background, return for lunch followed by an afternoon siesta; Later proceed for an evening game drive, dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa lodge www.sopalodges.com.

DAY 04: AMBOSELI N. PARK – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

08H00, Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park. This is a shallow strongly alkaline lake set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland and is home to thousands of Flamingoes, Buffalo, Lions, Zebra, Giraffe & other animal & Bird Species. Arrive at Nakuru Flamingo Hill Tented Camp for a late lunch and after a short rest proceed on for an evening game drive and afterwards return for dinner and overnight at the Nakuru Flamingo Hill Tented Camp www.flamingohillcamp.com.

DAY 05: LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

After breakfast proceed to Masai Mara. Arrive at the Mara Sopa lodge in time for lunch. The reserve is a jewel of Kenya’s wildlife areas and the most popular tourism destination in the world. After lunch proceed on for a game drive in search for Black manned Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalo, Rhino and other plains game.  Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 06: MASAI MARA G. RESERVE

This day is spent game viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Masai Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game that abound in plenty. An optional visit to the Masai Village for a Cultural Learning experience. All meals at the Mara Sopa lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 07: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI

After breakfast depart for Nairobi & arriving in the afternoon. Lunch on this day is not included. Drop off at the Nairobi Airport for International Flight Home.

DAY 01: NAIROBI

Arrive Nairobi Airport, meet and greet and transfer to the Spurwing Guest House. Booked on Bed & Breakfast

DAY 02: NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park via Namanga on the Kenya / Tanzania border. The drive takes about 5 Hours. The Park is located on the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the weather being hot and dry for most of the year though the Park experiences seasonal rains. Arrive in time for lunch at the Amboseli Sopa lodge and proceed on for an afternoon game drive which provides a chance to see Elephants, Lions, Buffalo, Hippos, a wide variety of Bird Life and many other plains game, dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 03: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive when Mt. Kilimanjaro usually appears from its mantle of clouds with a good chance to take pictures of the Mountain with Wildlife at the background, return for lunch followed by an afternoon siesta; Later proceed for an evening game drive, dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 04: AMBOSELI N. PARK – MOUNT KENYA

Early depart Amboseli with picnic lunch for Mount Kenya found in the area of Central Part of Kenya via Nairobi. The drive from Amboseli to Mount Kenya is through the beautiful surroundings as you get into the Kikuyu Farmlands along the way where one can see pineapple and coffee plantations. Arrive at Mountain Lodge www.serenahotels.com in time for lunch and a good relaxation. Spend the afternoon watching animals from your room Balcony as they come to salt lick and drink water. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 05: MOUNT KENYA – SAMBURU GAME RESERVE

Depart Mount Kenya for Samburu Game Reserve situated at the Southern corner of Samburu district with game drive on the way. Samburu is generally a hot place with cool night’s temperatures between 18 – 30 degrees C. On arrival, check into the Samburu Sopa Lodge for lunch & after a brief relaxation proceed on for an evening game drive. Samburu is rich in game with rare species found; Lions, Elephants, Gerenuk, Grevy’s Zebra, Oryx, the Reticulated Giraffe and other plains game. Return to the Samburu Sopa Lodge, www.sopalodges.com for dinner and overnight

DAY 06: SAMBURU G. RESERVE

Early morning game drives return to the Lodge for breakfast, after breakfast another game drive, return for lunch at the Lodge. Relaxation at the Lodge followed by an evening game drive, dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge, www.sopalodges.com

DAY 07: SAMBURU G. RESERVE – NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Depart after breakfast past the northern tip of the Aberdare Mountains to descend into the Great Rift Valley where Lake Nakuru is located. This is a shallow strongly alkaline lake set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland and is home to thousands of Flamingoes, Buffalo, Lions, Zebra, Giraffe & other animal & Bird Species. Arrive at Nakuru Flamingo Hill Tented Camp for lunch and after a short rest proceed on for an evening game drive and afterwards return for dinner and overnight at the Nakuru Flamingo Hill Camp www.flamingohillcamp.com.

DAY 08: LAKE NAKURU – LAKE NAIVASHA

Pre-breakfast game drives and after breakfast depart for Lake Naivasha arriving in good time for lunch at the Naivasha Sopa Lodge. Lake Naivasha is an unusual lake, not having any known outlet that is normally a prerequisite for fresh water lake. The lake edge has dense vegetation which in turn supports a thriving bird population including the grey – capped warbler, speckled weaver, brimstone canary and red billed firefinch – overall there are more than 350 bird species in the area. Afternoon visit to Hells’ Gate located just beyond Lake Naivasha. It is a heaven for ornithologists and rock climbers alike; the cliffs of hells gate are breeding ground for Vultures, Verreaux’s eagles, Augur buzzard and thousand of swifts; 103 thousand species have been recorded in the park. Special locations to view include Fischer’s Tower, formerly a volcano plug, the central tower and the Njorowa Gorges. Natural steam vents rise from fissures in the volcanic rock. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 09: LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

After breakfast depart for the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve driving through the spectacular Great Rift Valley via Narok town, the major Masai administration centre. Masai Mara is considered to be one of Kenya’s most precious wildlife sanctuaries; this big game reserve has one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of wild animals. Plain game can be found here in staggering numbers that in turn supports a tremendous predator population. You arrive for lunch at the Mara Sopa Lodge. During your afternoon game drive you will have an opportunity to see herds of buffaloes, lions, impalas, giraffes, elephants and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 10: MASAI MARA G. RESERVE

This day is spent game viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Masai Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game that abound in plenty. An optional visit to the Masai Village for a Cultural Learning experience. All meals at the Mara Sopa Lodge www.sopalodges.com

DAY 11: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI

After breakfast depart for Nairobi & arriving in the afternoon. Lunch on this day is not included. Drop off at the Nairobi Airport for International Flight Home.