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

12th Oct 2009: 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 Samburu National park 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

14th Oct 2009: 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.

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
Spend the whole day in Amboseli where you can have a chance to a clear view of the famous Mt. Kilimanjaro. The park is famous for the biggest
elephants.

Amboseli is renowned for its huge elephant herds. Africa's highest Mountain-Mt Kilimanjaro sits on the upper slopes of Amboseli National park. Mt.
Kilimanjaro snow white peak lies across the border in Tanzania. Seeing the Kilimanjaro hovering above the clouds in the early hours of the morning is
quite an experience. For the enthusiastic photographer, animal pictures arising against the dramatic backdrop of the mountain is quite a thrill.
Apart from the Elephants, Amboseli is a home to; buffalos, black rhinos,zebras, wildebeest and other plain animals.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 13

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 in Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara - Service of an English-speaking driver guide - Game drives as per the Itinerary - Government taxes

Exclusions -

Hot air Balloon flight in Masai 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.