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NO.OF PAX PER VEHICLE |
AMOUNT PER PERSON SHARING |
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2 PAX |
USD 4029 |
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4 PAX |
USD 3253 |
10 DAY SPECIAL BIRD WATCHING AND WILDLIFE TOUR
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu
Leave Nairobi after breakfast to Samburu, heading north, you’ll pass near Thika and continue north through some breath taking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you’ll continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it’s a fairly short hop to Samburu. Arrival at the camp in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sunsets.
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu the Camp.
Day 2: Exploring Samburu National Park
Wake up early and get ready for early morning breakfast. Venture out in search of the big cats of Samburu and other wild species before returning to the camp for full breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure and refreshing as you get ready for your evening game drive. Your evening game drive begins at 1600 hrs before returning back to the Camp. The Samburu Reserve is one of the most visited national parks with plenty of wildlife ranging from the rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk to the Beisa Oryx (also known as the Samburu Special Five).
Day 3: Samburu – Lake Nakuru
We will start the day with an early morning game drive and return to the camp for breakfast. After which, we will depart for Lake Nakuru National park located in the Great Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru National Park is a renowned wildlife reserve located in central Kenya, approximately 170 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. The park, established in 1961, surrounds the picturesque Lake Nakuru, which is famous for its large population of flamingos that create a stunning pink hue along the shores. The park’s diverse ecosystem includes woodlands, grasslands, and acacia forests, providing a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
Apart from flamingos, Lake Nakuru National Park is home to numerous bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The park also hosts a thriving population of white rhinoceros, as well as other mammals like lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks. Visitors can enjoy game drives, guided walks, and birdwatching safaris while taking in the breath-taking scenery of the lake and surrounding landscapes. The park’s conservation efforts and stunning natural beauty have contributed to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru Park
Early morning game drive of Lake Nakuru. You can never have enough of this beautiful area. There is a part of the movie “Out of Africa” shot here due to its panoramic views.
Breakfast. Leisure
We set off for an afternoon game drive in the park. It is a beautiful jewel on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, home to some 450 bird species including both the greater and lesser flamingos for which it is world famous, and houses the big five save for elephant
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Early breakfast and depart and we proceed to towards Narok town. We make a stop for lunch en route and arrive Masai Mara in the late afternoon. We arrive at the camp and relax by the pool. Birdwatching in the Masai Mara isn’t for the birds. With almost 500 bird species and a daunting 47 species of birds of prey, the Masai Mara’s treetops, bushes and skies are a feast for birdwatcher’s eyes. Size wise these savannah birds range from freakishly large, such as the world’s largest bird the ostrich, to teeny tiny sunbirds – hard to spot with the naked eye.
Later you may enjoy a guided nature or bird walk in the vicinity of the camp grounds.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Ashnil camp.
Day 6: Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning and late afternoon game drives returning to the camp for lunch. Masai Mara game drives are rewarding all year round. It is common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal as well as cheetahs and leopards which are harder to spot. There are various optional activities offered outside of game drives for an extra cost. For example; balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains and the wildlife after which you come back down for a beautiful breakfast. A cultural village visit is also recommended.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve – Lake Naivasha
Early breakfast before departing back towards Nairobi. Before departure there is the option to enjoy a nature walk in the company of a Masai safari guide. This is the best way of getting closer to nature and its wildlife. Your safari guide armed with traditional Masai spear and club will walk you through the local area where all your senses will be put into action at every step. Smell the plants used in traditional medicines, taste some of the edible wild fruits, listen to the birds and the grunting of the Impala, identify footprints and animal spoor. We will depart for Lake Naivasha after checking out. Lake Naivasha is the only fresh water lake without a physical outlet in Kenya. It’s freshness is maintained by a combination of underground out flow and sedimentation of salts. The lake supports a diverse water-bird community, with more than 80 species recorded regularly. It is a significant site for Red knobbed coots, African spoonbill, African jacana and little grebes depending on water levels.
Dinner and overnight stay at Naivasha Simba.
Day 8: Lake Naivasha National Park – Amboseli
You will have an early morning drive to Amboseli National Park. You will check in at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive. Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. In the southern area, there are a number of small, rocky volcanic hills. The park is known as the best place to view large herds of elephants up close. There is an immense view of Mount Kilimanjaro which is across the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It is also dominated by vast Lake Amboseli which is dry outside the rainy season. There are more than 600 species of birds in the park.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli camp.
Day 9: Explore Amboseli
You’ll rise up early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with a packed lunch provided. An optional visit reveals to a Maasai village can be planned after breakfast [at an extra cost]. The visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Despite its changing, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephants at a close range. Left carefree, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Camp.
Day 10: Amboseli to Nairobi
You will have breakfast at the camp followed by check out, you will depart for Nairobi and have lunch en route. You will be dropped off at your hotel/pick up location/airport.
What Is Included
What Is Excluded
