11 Days/10 Nights Kenya Safari
On this trip, unlock the rare and unique safari of Samburu, with its vivacious herds of Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Elephant, Lion, and Cheetah. 350 bird species including Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, Bateleur and Palm-nut Vulture will together sing soothing songs for you as well as spook you up.
Enter the hypnotizing paradise of flamingoes at Lake Nakuru, surrounded by its rarest collection of rhinos. Masai Mara’s world-known wildlife of prey and predators and the serenading flow of Mara river are the perfect ingredient to complete this relaxing holiday!
Here are the details for the 11 Days Kenya Safari:
11 Days/10 Nights Kenya Safari
Safari Highlights:
- Samburu – 2 Nights: Samburu Sopa Lodge/Samburu Ashnil or Intrepids Camp/Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Sweetwaters – 1 Night: Sweetwaters Serena Camp/Morani Wing
- Lake Nakuru – 1 Night: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp/Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Ilkeliani Camp/Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp/Mara Bush Camp (Private wing) or Entim Camp
- Lake Naivasha – 1 Night: Lake Naivasha Resort/Enashipai Resort
- Amboseli – 2 Nights: Kibo Safari Camp/Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walks sightseeing & birding
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu (Approx. 5 hours)
Be picked from your Nairobi hotel ay 6.30a.m. then depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the camp for lunch. After lunch, relax before a game drive at 4p.m. Samburu Park has unique residents including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich.
Overnight: Sopa/Ashnil or Intrepids/Elephant Bedroom
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Samburu – Full day
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of unique northern Kenya species such as the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, and the long-necked gerenuk. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon. All meals are taken at the camp.
Overnight: Sopa/Ashnil or Intrepids/Elephant Bedroom
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Samburu – Transfer to Sweetwaters (Approx. 3 hours)
Depart Samburu after breakfast arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a beautiful private game reserve and home to rare species such as Beisa oryx, Rothschild’s giraffe and black rhino. Observe chimps at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp/Morani Wing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Sweetwaters – Transfer to Lake Nakuru (Approx. 3-4 hours)
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Relax by the pool area and later have a game drive at 4p.m. You will meet great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the endangered white and black rhino found in this park.
Overnight: Flamingo Hill/Sopa/Sarova
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Maasai Mara (Approx. 5-6 hours)
Have an early breakfast then depart for Maasai Mara to arrive for lunch at the camp. Have lunch then relax before an afternoon game drive at 4o’clock till 6 p.m.
Overnight: Ilkeliani or Zebra Plains/Ashnil or Sarova/Entim or Mara Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 & 7: Maasai Mara – Full day game drives
Spend these 2 day with full-day game drives with picnic lunches.
Overnight: Ilkeliani or Zebra Plains/Ashnil or Sarova/Entim or Mara Bush Camp
j.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha (Approx. 5 hours)
Have breakfast then head to Lake Naivasha to arrive by lunch time. Afternoon will be spent with a boat ride to Crescent Island where you will have a guided nature walk.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort/Enashipai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Amboseli (Approx. 5-6 hours)
Have breakfast then immediately depart for Amboseli. You will arrive in Amboseli at lunch time. Check in at the lodge and later enjoy lunch then relax before your afternoon game drive at 4 O’clock for 2 hours.
Overnight: Kibo/Ol Tukai or Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Amboseli – Full day
Spend this day with morning (6.30a.m. – 9a.m.) and afternoon game drive (3-6p.m.).
The rest of the time is spent in the lodge.
Overnight: Kibo/Ol Tukai or Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Amboseli – Transfer to Nairobi (Approx. 4 hours)
Have early breakfast at the lodge then check out park and drive to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch. Later be dropped at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Rates:
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Per Adult |
Per Child |
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Option 1 – Luxury Elephant Bedroom Camp, Sweetwaters Tented Camp (Morani Wing), Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private wing), Enashipai Resort & Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge |
$4,187 |
$3,122 |
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Option 2 – Luxury Ashni Samburu Camp or Intrepids Camp, Sweetwaters Tented Camp (Morani Wing), Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp, Enashipai Resort & Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge |
$3,668 |
$2,245 |
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Option 3 – Mid-range Samburu Sopa Lodge, Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Ilkeliani Camp or Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Ilkeliani Camp, Lake Naivasha Resort & Kibo Safari Camp |
$3,007 |
$1,736 |
Notes:-
- Rate are per person in USD
- Balloon ride – $450 per person
Inclusive of;
- All government taxes/VAT
- Accommodation while on safari on full board basis
- Drinking water
- Transportation in a customized 4/4 Land Cruisers (2) with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
- Boat ride to Crescent Island
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- Services of professional tour driver/guide
- Lunch on the last day
Exclusive of;
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Other personal items
- Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu
- Day 2: Samburu – Transfer to Lake Nakuru
- Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Maasai Mara
- Day 4: Maasai Mara – Full day
- Day 5: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi
NOTE:
THIS PROGRAM CAN BE ADDED AN EXTRA NIGHT IN SAMBURU TO MAKE IT MORE RELAXING
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English, French or Germany speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Exclusive flight tickets and a Tour mini bus 4 x 4 with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio while in Mara.
Things you need to budget for. The price does not include:
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
Optional Activity in Masai Mara; Baloon Safari
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