Day 1: Arrival
Your driver will be awaiting your arrival at the airport in Nairobi holding a sign with your name for absolute personalized travel. You will be taken to the hotel to check in and receive any necessary information packets. A meeting of the group (not to exceed 18 people for a much more immersive and intimate experience ) will be conducted at 7 PM on the day of your arrival for a tour briefing. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. If there's anything we can do to enhance your experience please let us know. Your safari begins on the next morning.
Expect breakfast at 7am with a 7:45am departure for Safari.
Main destination: Nairobi City
Accommodation: Ole Sereni Hotel , Nairobi City
Room Type: Deluxe
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Other drinks not included) Ole-Sereni Hotel
Day 2: Nairobi-Samburu National Reserve:
You will have early morning breakfast before you will be picked up by the company ‘driver Guide. Thereafter you will be transfer to the north past the equator to the northern frontier district. Continue to the semi arid Samburu National reserve and check in to your campsite. You will enjoy your lunch at the lodge by 1430hrs. There will be time to settle in before your safari adventure. You will later set out for an evening game drive in the reserve. Return to the lodge before dark, dinner in lodge.
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge. LDB
http://www.sopalodges.com/samburu-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve:
After an early breakfast set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal, it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog…whatever the players, and the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring!
At 12:30pm you will enjoy your lunch in the lodge or packed lunch.
You will later return to the campsite before dark, where you will enjoy dinner at the lodge. Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs
Overnight at http://www.sopalodges.com/samburu-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 4: Samburu-Lake Nakuru National Park:
Early morning breakfast then drive a southerly direction to the equator for a brief stop. Here, the locals do a water demonstration to qualify the position of the equator and for a small tip you could be awarded an ‘equator Certificate’. After the brief stop, drive to the Thompson falls for a photo-stop then down into the Great Rift Valley. As you ascend the eastern wall of the rift Valley, lush coffee and tea plantations reveal themselves and your driver-guide will give you a brief talk about coffee farming in Kenya,
Arriving in time for lunch at the lodge and check in. At approximately 1430hrs you will depart for a incredibly unique game drive that takes you to the lake to view Flamingos and pelicans. You may also spot White/Black Rhinos, elephants, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, gazelles, baboons, ostrich, antelope and other African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds.
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs
Dinner and overnight: https://lakenakurulodge.com/
Day 5: Lake Nakuru -Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast you will depart at 6:30am for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards, warthogs (lovingly nicknamed Pumba) roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal; it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog. Whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring! you may also see a lioness stalk a prey or even climb a tree.
You will then depart and continues heading to Masai mara via via Narok town to Maasai Mara National Reserve, the land of the Maasai Tribe. The proud young Maasai warrior nomads with their plaited hair red cloaks and spear challenge your curiosity.
The 700-square-mile game Reserve is the Africa of your dream with animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Meals & Drinks: All meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water Included
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs
http://www.sopalodges.com/masai-mara-sopa-lodge/overview
The remainder of the evening is your free time to meet your fellow travelers or at your leisure
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Today you can take an optional hot air balloon ride weather permitted (costs excluded). "Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You'll ascend in the early morning at sunrise when winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.
After your incredible flight of approximately 70 minutes you will enjoy a champagne breakfast with your fellow travelers and your captain of the balloon. The balloon pilots are fascinating and love to answer questions about ballooning and about Kenya and answer any questions you may have. it's time to come back down to earth for breakfast. Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon flight official certificate to treasure. You will then be taken with your group for game drives of the big 5 for the remainder of the day.
Box lunches will be provided while exploring the Mara along with bottled water during your journey. You will have opportunities to observe animals in their natural environment, use your skills to take fascinating photographs, and learn more about this amazing place from your expert guide. You will return to your accommodation by 6 PM for dinner. The rest of the evening you may join us sundowner to talk about the days events or at your leisure.
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You will have full day Game drive. Should you choose not to take the optional hot air balloon you will have a full morning game drive and be reunited with your group in the field and continue on for a full day big 5 Game Dr. including a box lunch and bottled water returning to your accommodation at 6 PM as stated above.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water Included
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs.
http://www.sopalodges.com/masai-mara-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 7: Masai Mara -Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast you will depart at 7:30am heading to lake Naivasha Arrive for lunch at the lodge approximately at 13:30pm.
After lunch you will be free to relax. No other activities are planned for this evening for you to enjoy at your leisure. This may be a great time to share photographs with your newfound friends.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Kongoni lodge.
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am.
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs.
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs.
https://naivashakongonilodge.com
Day 8: Game Sanctuary Walk
Located along Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, Game sanctuary walk Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha's "best kept secret". It is private, secure and patrolled by guides who can accompany anyone who wishes for a guided walk. The sanctuary's shores host abundant birdlife, including huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park. This brings many film companies here.
*NOTE- you need to list times for breakfast and a time for departure for the sanctuary walk and an approximate time of returning back to accommodation as well as a time for dinner and any activities you may have planned or suggestions for them for the rest of this evening
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Kongoni lodge.
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am.
Sanctuary Game walk:0830am to 1200noon.
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs.
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs.
https://naivashakongonilodge.com
Day 9: Lake Naivasha-Amboseli National Park
Early morning breakfast at 7am. Then travel to the southern part of Kenya called Amboseli where you will pass the boarder of Kenya and Tanzania (NOTE: when passing to Amboceli National Park a visa is not needed because the park is inside Kenya) You will arrive in the park in the late evening and the game drive en route to your accommodation.
Dinner approximately at the 6pm-7pm hour.
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am.
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs.
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs.
Overnight: http://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 10: Amboseli National Park
Spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is termed as an Animal's paradise. Visit Masai Village and learn their rich culture. You will be inspired by these incredible people and soak up the culture and history of this experience.
In the early evening, the clouds clear, exposing the snow -capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
*NOTE- you need tp put times for breakfast, time for departure for full day game drive. Also include box lunch details and time for lunch. Also need time they will return and a time for Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and bottled water included.
Breakfast expected time:0600am to 0730am.
Lunch expected time:1230noon to 1430hrs.
Dinner expected time:1900hrs to 2100hrs.
http://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 11: Return to Nairobi
Early breakfast then transfers to Nairobi by road
Where your safari ends.
HAVE A WONDERFUL TOUR - SEE YOU ON THE ROAD..........
TOTAL COST PER PERSON FOR 11 DAYS IS USD$ 3,298
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Accommodations: 4-5 Star.
- AMREF (Emergency Evacuation Insurance)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes EXCEPTION: Beach Break is Breakfast and Dinner only.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.
- A 4X4 Toyota Hiace outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications safari accessories including window sills, first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled water during game drives.
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat for a best viewing.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary at ALL locations and includes all government taxes,levies, and fees
- Pick up and drop off transfersfor entire safari and beach
- Visit Massai Village to meet the people and learn of their customs and lifestyle.
- Nature Sanctuary Walk as above
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- A minimum of US$ 5 per tourist per day Compulsory Tipping for driver/guide
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
- Balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD $475 includes transportation to the launch pad) per ride
PRO TIPS
- Bring binoculars
- Bring sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses and a hat
- Bring you cameras. Please note tripods not necessary as you will be photographing from the vehicle 95% of the time
- wear light colored wicking breathable clothing with long sleeves
- Boots are not necessary and recommended to leave at home due to strict luggage size and weight requirements
