This Masai Safari will give you the opportunity to visit some of the greatest National Parks in the world, with great potential for viewing all of the ‘big five’. You will start your safari adventure by visiting the Samburu Reserve which is home to the ‘big five’ and a wide variety of birdlife. You will also visit Lake Nakuru, home to the endangered black rhino and a large population of flamingos before finishing your journey with world-renowned Masai Mara. If you visit the Masai Mara between June and October you may be lucky enough to witness one of the greatest spectacles on earth, the annual wildebeest migration when over a million animals cross the plains. However, whichever time of year you visit, the Masai Mara will be most definitely a memorable trip.
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Description
1 Night(s) – Nairobi Serena Hotel (Nairobi)
2 Night(s) – Samburu Simba Lodge (Samburu)
1 Night(s) – Serena Mountain Lodge (Aberdares)
1 Night(s) – Lake Nakuru Lodge (Lake Nakuru)
2 Night(s) – Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Masai Mara)
Day 1 (Sun) Heathrow to Nairobi: You will take an overnight flight from Heathrow to Nairobi, Kenya.
Day 2 (Mon) Nairobi: On your arrival in Nairobi you are free to spend the day as you wish, either relaxing at the hotel or choosing one of the optional excursion (which can be organised and paid for in Nairobi). You will be staying at the five star Nairobi Serena Hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group which has 183 elegantly furnished guest rooms and facilities include a heated swimming pool and luxury spa.
Day 3 & 4 (Tues & Weds) Samburu (2 nights):
Day 3: After enjoying an early breakfast in Nairobi, you will be driven north to the Samburu National Reserve (approx. 6 hours) where you will be taken to your accommodation for the next 2 nights, the Samburu Simba Lodge. There are 70 rooms in 7 villas with stunning views over the plains where you will be able to spot a variety of game including elephants grazing. The lodge has 2 swimming pools and a health club. You will enjoy a late afternoon game drive hopefully spotting some of the more rare species which are not often seen in other parts of the country, including Grevy’s zebras and reticulated giraffes.
Day 4: You will be taken on a morning and late afternoon game drive into Samburu National Reserve.
Day 5 (Thurs) Aberdares: You will be driven to your accommodation on the rainforest-covered slopes of Mount Kenya, the Serena Mountain Lodge (approx. 4 hours). The Serena Mountain Lodge is built in the style of a tree-house hotel with and its wonderful location with its own water hole means that you will be able to spot wildlife throughout the day and night from the comfort of your lodge. You will spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge or join a guided nature walk (which you can pay for locally, weather permitting).
Day 6 (Fri) Lake Nakuru: After breakfast at the Serena Mountain Lodge, you will be taken to your next stop in the beautiful Lake Nakuru (approx. 4 hours) where you will have lunch on your arrival. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive and hopefully spot a rhino or two. Lake Nakuru Lodge is blessed with a breath-taking view over Lake Nakuru National Park which is home to a large variety of game and birds. The Lake is also renowned for its flamingos. The lodge has comfortable rooms and a swimming pool.
Day 7 & 8 (Sat & Sun) Masai Mara (2 nights):
Day 7: In the morning after an early breakfast, you will be driven into the world-famous Masai Mara, via the Great Rift Valley (approx. 7 hours) stopping for some lunch en route. You will be staying at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge where your guest suite will be one of the collection of ‘rondavels’ (a 2 storey traditional circular building with thatched roof) which blend into the tree-covered ridge. Each rondavel has a private balcony blessed with breath-taking views over the plains. In the late afternoon you will be taken on a game drive.
Day 8: In the early morning you will have the option of choosing a game drive with breakfast back at the lodge or, for an optional extra, a hot air balloon flight over the Masai Mara. You will spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge before a late afternoon game drive.
Day 9 (Mon) Nairobi to Heathrow (or beach extension): You will be driven back to Nairobi (approx. 6 hours) or for an optional extra, take a light aircraft flight to Nairobi (15kg luggage limit) where you will either return to the UK or extend your holiday with a beach location (please contact us for details).
Please note children under the age of 7 are not allowed on this safari.
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