8 Days 7 Nights – Kenya Safari

Samburu’s little desert safari surprises you with worldwide wonders like Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Elephants, Lions, and Cheetahs. Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, Bateleur, Palm-nut Vulture and long-necked gerenuk will craft your delightful holiday while splendid Mount Ol Olokwe spills stunning colors in it.

Sweetwaters welcome you for private visit with the tame animals like chimps at the wildlife orphanage while lake Nakuru hosts a flamingo party for your holiday! Its black and white rhinos wave you farewell before you enter the Masai Mara’s region of the big five kings of African wildlife. Summon your luck for a crocodile’s wink at your Mara river’s picnic.

Here are the details for the 8 Days Kenya Safari:

Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu

You will be picked from your Nairobi hotel by our driver. Immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the lodge/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: Ashnil/Sarova/Intrepids 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 lodge/camp. Overnight: Ashnil/Sarova/Intrepids Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Samburu – Transfer to Sweetwaters

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. Game drives here reveal the full range of African wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo. Enjoy a private visit with the tame animals at the wildlife orphanage. Observe chimps at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well. Overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Sweetwaters – Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Have breakfast then depart for Lake Nakuru arriving before lunch time. Later afternoon game drive to see one of the largest ornithological spots, Flamingo, and a variety of wildlife not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Overnight: Sarova/Mbweha Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Maasai Mara

After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch. You will have a game drive as you head to the camp for lunch. Another game drive will be at 4p.m. Look out for Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo. Overnight: Sarova/Serena/Fairmont Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 & 7: Maasai Mara – Full day game drives

These 2 whole days will be spent with morning and afternoon game drives that lead one to some of Africa’s largest lion prides, herds of zebra, antelopes, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. In between game drives, there will be picnic lunch along the banks of Mara River. Overnight: Sarova/Serena/Fairmont Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi

Have breakfast at the lodge depart for Nairobi to arrive by lunch time. Upon arrival, you will be driven to Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. Afterwards drop off at airport for flight back home or hotel of your choice.

Alternatively, spend the afternoon visiting Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen or Kazuri Beads to buy souvenirs. All these are optional. Later, you can have dinner which is followed by a drop off at the airport for your flight back home or hotel of your choice.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Overview

Samburu – 2 Nights: Samburu Ashnil Camp/Sarova Shaba Game Lodge/Samburu Intrepids
Sweetwaters – 1 Night: Sweetwaters Tented Camp/Morani Wing
Lake Nakuru – 1 Night: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge/Mbweha Safari Camp
Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Sarova Mara Game Camp/Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Fairmont Mara Camp

Activities: Game viewing, birding, photography & sight seeing

The Tour Safari Package Price Includes:

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 transport in a safari tour mini bus 4 x 4 with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio.

Things you need to budget for. The safari package price does not include:

Tips
Laundry
Drinks
Items of a personal nature

Costs:

	In a 4/4 Land Cruiser	In a Minivan
Option 2:- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge & Sarova Mara Game Camp	$3,360	$3,000
Option 2:- Samburu Ashnil Camp, Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge & Mara Serena Safari Lodge	$3,519	$3,159
Option 3:- Samburu Intrepids Camp, Sweetwaters Tented Camp (Morani Wing), Mbweha Safari Camp and Fairmont Mara Camp	$4,091	$3,731

Notes:-

Above rates are per person in USD
Accommodation is subject to availability

Inclusive of; – All government taxes/VAT

Park entry fees
Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the tour description
Drinking water
Transportation in a 4*4 Land Cruiser or Minivan all with pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
All game drives as mentioned in the tour description – Services of professional tour driver/guide (s)
Pick up and drop off in Nairobi
Lunch on the last day at Carnivore Restaurant

Exclusive of;