The Very Best Of Mount Kenya Region | Samburu | Mt Kenya | Maasai Mara - 6 Days
The spectacular Rift Valley, with the wide-open plains of East Africa is stretched before you. On this stunning Kenya safari we take in some of the very best of Kenya’s Big Five game viewing National... Africa kenya Tanzania wildlife lodge & budget camping safaris,tours,holidays kenya & Tanzania-tours & safaris operator for adventure wildlife Lodge Safaris Kenya, Lodge Safaris Tanzania, Camping Safaris Kenya & Tanzania,Tours,Beach Holidays, Gorilla Treks, Mountain climbing in Kenya
Itinerary – Mount Kenya Region Safaris
Day 1/2: Larsen’s / Samburu
Transfer to Wilson airport for your scheduled flight to the countries north. You will pass over lush farmlands and catch glimpses of the glaciered slopes of Mt. Kenya before dropping down to the arid country of the North and the Samburu Game Reserve.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to Larsen’s Camp/Samburu Lodge or similar – 2 nights stay on a fully inclusive basis. All meals and a 4game drives are include. Larsen’s is a small and a very atmospheric tented Camp.
Samburu is located north of the central mountains and the equator. This fascinating arid reserve is home to Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe, as well as Oryx, gerenuk, Somali Ostrich and dik dik. You will have an excellent chance of seeing lion, leopard, cheetah, and elephant. Spectacular rocky outcrops, wonderful Domas palms and the shaded Ewaso Nyiro River, the life source for the Samburu reserve, make this reserve scenic.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Game Reserve campsite
Day 3: Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Transfer to Samburu for the scenic flight. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Mount Kenya Safari Club for your one night stay. All meals are included. The club offers sweeping views across the plains to the majestic slops of the magnificent snow and glacier-capped Mt. Kenya – Africa’s second highest peak after Kilimanjaro.
Originally the retreat of movie star and club founder William Holden, the club provides a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Set in over 100 landscaped gardens the mood is one of quiet elegance. The lavishly appointed dining rooms provide wonderful meals. A fine Golf course and a heated swimming pool are on site whilst other activities include: fishing, half – day trips to Mt. Kenya, nature walks Chuka drummer displays, animal orphanage visits, and breakfast by the river.
There are many things to do around Mt. Kenya, including hiking in the foothills where waterfalls and wonderful views abound. Horse riding and white water rafting can be arranged.
Lunch Dinner and Overnight at a Mount Kenya Safari Campsite
Day 4/5: Governors Camp / Maasai Mara
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight from Nanyuki to the Maasai Mara. On arrival at the Mara’s Musiara airstrip you will be met and transferred to Little Governor’s Camp for 2 night’s day. All meals and activities are included.
The Maasai Mara is a unique area adjoining the great Serengeti plains, which form part of the Serengeti plains National Park a 9,200 Square mile Wilderness of semi-arid grassland and woodland in Tanzania’s northwestern quarter. Home of the greatest numbers of wildlife on earth. The Serengeti’s pulse beats to the migration cycle as vast herds of wildbeest and zebra surge up the plains in search of their hooves and the snarl of the predators that follow them-truly one of the last great natural wonders of the world.
Governor’s Camp is situated on the banks of the Mara River in the west of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and set new standards as a luxury tended camp, set amongst the trees of the Mara River, with unrivalled view across the plains.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at a Little Governor’s Camp
Day 6: Governor’s Nairobi
Governors will transfer you to Musiara airport, for the flight to Nairobi.
We have the option of staying at the Mara Serena Lodge in the Maasai Mara.
This Safari package includes:
* Return airfares
* Airstrip transfers
* Full board accommodation
* 3 Game drives
* Hippo Pool breakfast.
Option Two
Day 1: Arrival to Kenya
On arrival, you will be met by African Safaris and Adventures safari guide who will transfer you to a city hotel for dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight at Serena Hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Mount Kenya Safari Club
Breakfast at leisure, drive via Chania Falls toMountain Kenya Safari Club for lunch. In the afternoon, relax in the beautiful gardens of the club, hors riding, tennis, golf and swimming in the heated pool are among the luxurious amenities to enjoy. Meals and overnight at Mount Kenya safari Club.
Day 3: Head to Samburu game reserve
After breakfast, you will leave Mount Kenya SafariCamp for Samburu Game reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives in this reserve famous for its exclusive game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge / Samburu Lodge.
Day 4: Samburu Game Viewing Safari
Full day of game viewing drives in this dry semi-arid park with its striking background view of the Mathew's Range. The gently flowing Uaso Nyiro River which traverses this Park provides evergreen vegetation for the rare gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe found in this park. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge/ Samburu Lodge.
Day 5:Drive to Olpejeta Ranch
After breakfast, drive to Olpejeta Ranchwhich is surrounded by acres of true bush country with its varied terrain of riverine forest, savannah plains and low hills. Lunch at Sweet waters Tented Camp. Afternoon game drive introduces you to a large selection of different animals. The beautifully marked reticulated Giraffe, Buffaloes, Oryx and a lot of plain game. Meals and overnight at the camp.
Day 6: Masai Mara game Reserve
Depart in the morning and drive to Kenya’s finestgame reservecrossing the Great Rift Valley and famous Masai mara plains. Transfer to your lodge for lunch and afternoon leisure game viewing. Masai Mara National Reserve is a pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the 'Big Five' in one morning. The 1,800 sq kilometres of this veteran reserve offers the classic mix of African imagery; miles of lion-gold grasslands, shoals of lilac-misted hills, a meandering river, acres of thorn-bush and mile upon mile of undulating wilderness. The Mara Serena Lodge is built in a traditional Maasai Manyatta village of domed huts, depicting a true Maasai lifestyle blending in very well with the environment. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Hotel lodge.
Day 7: Maasai Mara safari
Still at Masai Mara, you will have an early game drive. Those who wish to go to Masai Manyattas will have an opportunity to see the Masai’s dressed in their traditional attires. All meals and overnight stay at Mara Serena Hotel Lodge.
Day 8: Drive Back to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will drive back to Nairobi having lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Serena Hotel Nairobi
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