Itinerary

Day 1

Day 15:Departure
Pick up from hotel and transfer to airport for departure.

End of safari.

Day 2

Mara
Pre-breakfast morning game drive which gives you the chance to see animals
hunting, thereafter back to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon you can choose
to go for game drive or relax by the pool or visit the Masai villages.

The Masai are so significant due to their culture. Starting from their
dress code, the color red is so significant in that they scare away wild
animals as they co-exist with them. They believe that God, Enkai, gave them
cattle, therefore they believe that all the cattle belongs to them. That's
the reason why they have been known due to their cattle rustling. Although
the Maasai are known for their nomadic life and cattle keeping, they is a
group of agricultural Maasai, known as IL Loikop, are look down upon by the
cattle keeping group, the Wakwavi since they believe they are the true
Maasais created to keep cattle.
A Masai Homestead (enkang popularly known as the Manyattas) is made from
cow dung and wooden sticks from the leleshwa plant. Women are the ones
responsible for putting up these magnificent homes. However, a homestead
contains several Maasai houses which are surrounded by a fence made also by
branches of the leleshwa plant where the herds of goats and cows are
confined in during the night hours. There are other Manyattas made far away
in the wilderness during their Morans as they prepare their headset, the
motonyik, before they return home.

Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge or similar

Day 3

Mara
A full day spent game viewing across the rich tree stubbed grasslands and
rolling hills. The Masai Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain
game, black manned lion, leopard and cheetah and every type of wildlife in
Kenya.

The wildebeests are the most dominant inhabitants of the Masai Mara. Their
numbers are estimated in the millions. The great migration starts in July
each year when well over one million wildebeest along with large numbers of
Thompson's gazelles, zebra and other herbivores migrate from the Serengeti
plains in Tanzania to fresh pastures in the north and then back south again
in October.

Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge.

Day 4

Mara - Nakuru
After breakfast check out and have an en route game drive as you drive into
the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Nakuru national park in time for lunch.
After lunch proceed for an evening game drive in the park, which has some
rare animals like white rhinos and Rothschild giraffes.

Lake Nakuru National Park
Located 160km Northwest of Nairobi, is home to millions of fuchsia pink
flamingoes, the fish eating pelicans as well as over 450 other species of
birds. It is also a good location for game viewing, including the black
rhino, the lion, and the waterbuck as well as other antelopes. It is one of
the best places to see the leopard as well as the endangered Rothschild
Giraffes. The national park was gazzeted to protect the flamingoes and also
provide sanctuary to endangered species like the rhino. Although the main
attraction to the park is the pink flamingos, a visitor will also get to
see plenty of giraffes, waterbucks and other game.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.

Day 5

Nakuru
A full day spent game viewing as you explore the park as well as the
flamingo lake coupled with a picnic lunch and a bush dinner later on at
dusk.

Lake Nakuru is a soda lake on the floor of the Rift valley. It is famous
due to its being a home to about 1.5 million flamingo's and the over 450
species of birds found here. The sight of the millions of flamingos is
quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The
Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered
species - particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white
rhino. It is a home to Lions, waterbucks, buffalos, baboons and pelicans.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.

Day 6

Nakuru - Samburu
Pre-breakfast morning game drive, and then proceed to the lake where you
have the chance to see the thousands of flamingoes and many more species of
birds. Noon check out for northern Kenya past the Aberdare ranges. Arrive
at \ early in the evening as you have en-route game
drive.

Samburu, in Kenya's semi-arid north is another wildlife haven. Here you
will spot Africa's big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some
animals are unique to this northern Kenya Park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated
giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. You will find the scenic semiarid landscape
quite dramatic.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge or similar.

Day 7

Samburu
Spend the whole day in Samburu slopes which has rare reticulated giraffes
and plenty of the family.

Samburu buffalo springs and Shaba National reserve include in their
boundaries all the flora and fauna to be found in the north of Kenya. The
dry grassland interspersed with acacias is interrupted from time to time by
rich green vegetation, wherever enough water is present. E.g. the banks of
the Ewaso nyiro river (with its huge Nile crocodiles) or in marsh regions.
This countryside dotted with volcanic peaks offer a sanctuary to a wide
variety of animals. These baboons,' reticulate Giraffe's, Elephants,
waterbucks, gerenuks and grevy zebras. Lion and Cheetahs are not quite so
common but plenty of leopards can be sighted. There are no longer any
rhinos.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge or similar.

Day 8

Samburu
Full day spent with morning and evening game drives with lunch en-route
then return to lodge for rest and relaxation.

Samburu National park is one of the lesser known national parks, but is
never the less teaming with life. Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River,
there is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah
plains.The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern
specialist species such as the Grevy's zebra, Somali Ostrich, reticulated
giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx
(also referred to as Samburu's special five.) The reserve s also popular
with a minimum of 900 elephants, large predators such as the lion, leopard
and cheetah are an important attraction.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge or similar.

Day 9

Samburu - Aberdares
After breakfast check out drive towards central Kenya where you enjoy
fascinating sights of Mt. Kenya. Arrive in time for lunch, and then later a
special transfer is done to the tree Hotel where you will spend your
overnight and dinner.

The foothill of the Aberdare national park are covered with huge trees
which the higher you go, gradually give way to bamboo forests. From about
3000 meters upwards the landscape consist primary of Alphine moorland,
still higher is an area of grassland with form to time giant lobelias
presenting and attractive contrast. The rich vegetation of this park is
blessed with crystal clear streams, waterfalls and lakes teeming with fish.
This means an ideal habitat for a wide variety of mammal and birds although
the wild life here is still very shy and the lodges often have to put out
salt - licks to attract the animals. With a bit of luck it is possible to
see the "big five" whereas it may be some what more difficult to sight the
local black varieties of leopards and servals.

Dinner and overnight at Tree Top hotel or similar.

Day 10

Aberdares
Today explore the Aberdares to the fullest with guided nature walks and get
to relax and take in this nature filled wonder world. Return to hotel for a
lunch break then opt to relax as you view the waterhole.

The foothill of the Aberdare national park are covered with huge trees
which the higher you go, gradually give way to bamboo forests. From about
3000 meters upwards the landscape consist primary of Alphine moorland,
still higher is an area of grassland with form to time giant lobelias
presenting and attractive contrast. The rich vegetation of this park is
blessed with crystal clear streams, waterfalls and lakes teeming with fish.
This means an ideal habitat for a wide variety of mammal and birds although
the wild life here is still very shy and the lodges often have to put out
salt - licks to attract the animals. With a bit of luck it is possible to
see the "big five" whereas it may be some what more difficult to sight the
local black varieties of leopards and servals.

Dinner and overnight at Tree Top hotel or similar.

Day 11

Aberadares - Amboseli
In the morning after breakfast proceed to Nairobi as you enjoy sights of
coffee, tea, pineapple plantations. Arrive in Nairobi early in the
afternoon for your lunch then proceed to Amboseli National park arriving in
the evening.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 12

Amboseli
Have final pre breakfast and afternoon game viewing activities as you rest
and relax to rejuvenate your energy.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 14

Amboseli - Nairobi
After breakfast, have a game drive then depart for Nairobi arriving in the
early afternoon then have a complimentary dinner at the Carnivore
restaurant before transferring to a Nairobi hotel for overnight as you
await your flight the next day.

Dinner and overnight at Fairview Hotel or similar.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing - Park entry fee - Accommodation and all meals - Service of an English-speaking driver guide - Game drives as per the Itinerary - Government taxes

Exclusions -

Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara - US$ 425 per person extra (Price is subject to confirmation at the time of booking.) - Tips to driver guides and porter. - Extras at the lodges - tips, drinks, telephone, laundry etc - Items of personal expenses,

Extras -

Optional Balloon Flight
Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.