7 DAYS KENYA LODGE SAFARI

 

sights on the arid plains. Later we head back to our lodge for a sumptuous dinner before you get a

good sleep. –

Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

The safari drive from Nairobi takes us through the central Kenya highlands, as the landscape

transforms to an arid one as you approach the northern tourist circuit, in Kenya and your destination,

Samburu National Reserve. You arrive in the afternoon, for a late safari as you enjoy the stunning

 

Day 2: Exploring the Samburu Plains(Morning and evening game drive)

The safari tour starts with breakfast at your lodge, and as the sun rises, we head to the bush to explore

the arid plains. The giraffes wander through the trees, while the elephants romp on the shallow ends

of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The river is the source of water for Samburu. If you are lucky you can

spot the Samburu special five, which are the Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, gerenuk antelope, and the

grevy’s zebra. At Shaba Springs, you can also find the endangered Williamson’s lark. These are just

some of the unique cast of the Samburu National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch. Little siesta.

Proceed for an afternoon game drive or you can also choose to take a guided nature walk or visit one of the cultural villages and learn about the lifestyle of the Samburu communities. – at an extra cost

 

Day 3: Samburu-Mount Kenya

You will have one last short game drive in Samburu National Reserve for a last chance to see

wildlife that you had not seen the previous days. Later you exit the park and head back to the Mount

Kenya region, stopping at the equator line to take photos and learn more about the significance of the

imaginary line, geographically. Proceed to your lodge.There is a waterhole located on the lodge

grounds, and some of the hotel balconies provide vantage viewpoints for game viewing coming to

the waterhole. Wildlife sightings in Aberdares National Park include Giant Forest Hog, bongo,

golden cat, African civet cat, and serval cat. The park forested ravines are also habitat to Black

rhinos, spotted hyenas, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs, bushbucks, leopards

among many others. This park is also known for its birdlife, with over 250 species recorded here,

among them, Plovers, sunbirds, eagles, Jackson’s Francolin, Sparrow hawks and eagles. A safari at

the Aberdares National Park will leave you with unique memories found nowhere else in Kenya.

Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

 

Day 4: Mount Kenya – Lake Nakuru-lake Naivasha

After early breakfast leave the Mt. Kenya region and proceed to Lake

Nakuru, taking in the beautiful landscape on the way. This park is one of the most beautiful parks in

East Africa, is known for its large population of bird species as a rhino sanctuary. The black and

white rhinos can be found here, and the Rothschild’s giraffe. The park is unique, not only in Kenya

but in Africa as well, with the biggest euphorbia forest, yellow acacia woodlands and picturesque

landscape. Arrive in time for lunch then afternoon game drive then proceed to lake Naivasha for over knight.

 

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara

Early breakfast, then proceed to the Hell’s Gate National Park. This is the only park where you can

take a bicycle ride as you see the animals. You can hire a bicycle and follow the zebra trails as you

see other animals. You can also do rock climbing here and hiking around the Hell’s Gate Gorges. At

the end of the game drive, you can spice your safari experience with a boat ride at the Lake Naivasha

as you marvel at the hippos. Later we will leave Lake Naivasha and head to Masai Mara Game

Reserve, with lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight shall be at your lodge.

 

Day 6: Full day in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Your safari vacation is an incredible Kenya adventure safari with a hot air balloon safari in it. (You

have an option to start the day with a hot air balloon safari, at an extra cost, available on pre-

arrangement)

You leave the lodge with picnic lunches in the morning and head to the park for a full day of

exploring the stunning wild plains of Maasai Mara. In the months of July- October, you may witness

the annual stunning spectacle in this reserve, watching the Wildebeest Migration, whereby millions

of wildebeest and zebras, cross over from the neighboring Serengeti to Masai Mara, looking for

greener pastures. You will have your lunch beside a hippo pool as you watch out for the hippos and

crocodiles. Later continue with a game drive in of the expansive Maasai Mara plains. After the game

drive, An optional local Maasai Village visit can be arranged at the end of the day at an extra cost.

 

Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast check out, and go for a short game drive in Maasai Mara, where you have a chance the

spot wildlife for the last time. Later leave Masai Mara via Narok arriving in Nairobi in the evening,

drop of at the hotel or be transferred to airport. You will depart Africa with wonderful wild memories

of your Kenya safari that will last you a lifetime.

 

Price for children below 3 years is free

Price for children between 3-12 years shall be 50% of adult rate

Price for children between 13 -17 years shall be discounted $25

 

minimum 2 persons