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Kenya luxury wildlife Kenya Luxury
Safari operated by 4 wheel drive vehicles Masai Mara
Serena /Mara Sarova Camp luxury Safari - Amboseli Serena Luxury Safaris -
Samburu lodge /Samburu Serena Luxury Safaris
AASKLX 001 - 14 Days Kenya Classic
Safaris 4 wheel drive luxury vehiclesCovering : Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro,
Aberdare Ranges, Samburu National Reserve, Mount Kenya,
Nyahururu Falls / Thomson Falls, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria,
Lake Nakuru, Nakuru National Park, The Great Rift Valley,
Mau Escarpment, Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 1: Arrival
Meet you at Jomo Kenyatta international airport and transfer
you to Holiday inn hotel inn for overnight stay.
Day 2– Amboseli National Park
Pick up from the Hilton hotel soon after break fast and
drive south through Maasai country to the plains below Mt.
Kilimanjaro where Amboseli is situated. After a stopover
lunch at the lodge we proceed into the scenic Amboseli
National Park for a game drive returning to the lodge in the
evening for a sun downer. Dinner and Overnight stay at
Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 3 – Amboseli National Park
After a leisurely breakfast, we explore the park through
morning and afternoon game drives. We have sufficient time
for relaxation at the lodge, complete with the majestic Mt.
Kilimanjaro in the background. Dinner and Overnight stay at
Amboseli Serena Lodge
 Amboseli means ‘the place of water’ in Maasai language. The
park has an endless supply of water which is filtered
through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount
Kilimanjaro. Animal species seen include elephant, zebra,
wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopard. The birdlife seen
here includes pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African fish
eagle and pygmy falcon. Amboseli is one of the most popular
parks and offers excellent accommodation facilities.
Day 4 – Aberdare Ranges
We leave Amboseli, viewing game as we drive via Nairobi to
the Aberdares to enjoy the experience of staying in a Tree
Hotel or lodge overlooking floodlit waterholes where
wildlife and birds regularly visit. Dinner and a well
deserved sleep thereafter.
Over 40 species of wildlife inhabit the Aberdare mountain
ranges, hiding in the heavily forested slopes and in the
upper moor lands. The Aberdares is noted as a rhino
sanctuary but keep an eye out for the elusive rare bongo,
which is best, spotted in the upper bamboo zone and
hypericum scrub.
Day 5 – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast we proceed further north across the Equator
to the edge of the Northern Frontier. Arrival will be in
time for lunch and an afternoon game drive returning in time
for a sun downer and dinner at the Samburu Serena Lodge
/Samburu lodge.
Samburu is part of a lava plain that includes a diverse
landscape of thorn scrub, red dirt, dried river beds, broken
volcanic rock, steep hills, and rocky outcroppings. This
reserve is becoming one of Kenya's most admired stops after
the Mara. Sights of the peculiarly branched doum palms and
thorn trees give an unusual look to the region.
Day 6 – Samburu National Reserve
The whole day will be spent relaxing and leisurely exploring
the Samburu National Reserve through morning and afternoon
game drives. You may opt to do some of the activities
offered at the lodges and a visit to Samburu Villages at an
extra cost.
The light and vast openness creates a lonesome panoramic
beauty and the permanent water supply acts like a lure for
the abundant species found here. The region is home to the
uncommon Grevy’s zebra with huge fury ears, gerenuk antelope
standing on hind legs to feed, Somali ostriches with
distinct blue legs and the shy Oryx. Elephant and crocodile
are guaranteed sightings, excellent bird watching with
numerous varieties of weaverbirds and the martial eagle.
Leopard sighting is also a special feature here.
Day 7- Mount Kenya/Sweet waters.
We enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Samburu
reserve then depart for the Mt. Kenya region. Arrival at the
lodge in time for lunch. afternoon game drives at The
Sweetwaters Reserve which is home to
Chimpanzees. Dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwaters Tented
camp.
Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in
Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups
living in an environment as close to their natural habitat
as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino
breeding area.
Day 8 – Lake Baringo via Lake
Bogoria
Morning drive via the Nyahururu Falls down to the shallow
s oda Lake Bogoria and later to the beautiful lake Baringo
where you may enjoy the pleasure of an evening bird walk.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
The Nyahururu Falls also known as Thomson Falls was named
after Joseph Thomson who walked from Mombasa to Lake
Victoria in the early 1880s; these falls are shaped by the
waters of the Ewaso Narok River and plunge over 72m into a
rift, spraying the dark forest below.
In the spectacular Lake Bogoria; hot springs and geysers are
the main attractions. The lake has been called ‘the new home
of the flamingo’ with a nomad population of up to two
million birds. For the bird enthusiasts, Kesubo swamp
located north of the park is home to more than 200 species
of birds.
Lake Baringo is the most Northerly of Kenya’s small Rift
Valley lakes; creased with papyrus and well developed acacia
forest. Hippos, crocodiles and monitor lizards are
effortlessly seen from the shore, as is a magnificent
display of water birds. This is Kenya's bird watching centre
with over 1200 different species native to the country and
more than 450 sighted here. A bird watcher's haven but
beware, this is malaria land so it is best to come prepared
with plenty of mosquito repellent.
Day 9 – Nakuru National Park
We enjoy a morning boat ride in search of hippo, crocodile,
and fish eagle. After a sumptuous lunch, we then proceed to
Lake Nakuru and the Nakuru National Park for an afternoon
game drive. Dinner and Overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill
Lodge
The park covers 180 sq km and is home to warthogs,
waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, and the occasional leopard.
White and black rhinos were introduced to the park some
years ago and you will find white rhino at the southern end.
The park has also retained its reputation as an
ornithologists’ delight with more than 400 species of bird
found here.
Day 10 – Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, we depart for Masai Mara National
Reserve via the Great Rift Valley arriving in time for lunch
. We then proceed on an afternoon game drive returning to
the lodge for a delicious sundowner, and dinner at the
Keekorok Lodge or Mara Sarova luxury tented camp.
The Mara reserve is 1510 sq km of incredible wide-open
landscapes and fertile riverine woodland and one glimpse is
enough to explain its appeal; it is typical savannah, with a
mass of amazing wildlife. Wherever you go in the Mara you
will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai
giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals,
spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest.
Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos also exist in great
numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after
a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal.
Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but are still
reasonably common.
Day 11 & 12 – Masai Mara National Reserve
The next two days shall be spent viewing game, in the early
morning hours and in the evenings as this is when we have
the best chances of seeing wildlife. The ultimate action
here is without doubt the annual wildebeest exodus in July
and August when millions of these grass eaters move north
from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning
south again in October. Hot air balloon safari can be
arranged and a cultural visit to Maasai villages for the
children to the Maasai culture and for a traditional dances.
Day 13 - Nairobi
After a final early morning game drive we depart for Nairobi
arriving in the afternoon hours. Drop off at Nairobi Holiday
inn hotel to freshen up before going to the Carnivore
Restaurant for dinner at 1900 hrs. Overnight stay at the
Holiday inn
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Cost per person sharing
2 people US$ 4270
4 people US$ 3920
Price includes:
-Transport in a custom made 4x4 safari land cruiser.
-Full board lodge accommodation
- Return airport transfers
-2 Nights accommodations at Holiday inn on BB
- Dinner at Carnivore restaurant
-Game drives as per the itinerary
--Services of a professional Driver/guide
- flying Doctors air Ambulance
-1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price Excludes
-Personal travel insurance
- Cultural visits to Samburu/Maasai villages
- Tipping
- Drinks
- Personal effects
- Extras not mentioned above.
AASKL 001 -
10 Days Kenya Luxury Safari
10 Days -
Amboseli/MtKenya/ Samburu/Nakuru/
Maasai Mara Lodge safari
A Grand tour that takes you Kenya’s fertile central
highlands, to the barren northern frontier of Samburu, to
the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley
Lake Nakuru, then South over the Mau
Escarpment to Kenya’s greatest concentration of game - the
Masai Mara. Kenya’s rift valley escarpments offer some of
the most breath taking sceneries
Day 1– Amboseli National Park
We depart Nairobi in the morning and drive south through
Masai country to the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro where
Amboseli is situated. After a stopover lunch at the lodge we
proceed into the scenic Amboseli National Park for a game
drive returning to the Amboseli Serena lodge in the evening for a sun
downer.
The waters from melted snow drain down Mt. Kilimanjaro under
lava flows and surface in Amboseli, creating a green belt of
swampland amidst dusty plains. Here buffaloes, lions,
gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, warthogs,
Masai Giraffes, zebra, baboon, hippos and waterbuck can be
seen against the backdrop of the magnificent snow-capped
mountain.
Day 2 – Amboseli National Park
After a leisurely breakfast, we explore the park through
morning and afternoon game drives. We have sufficient time
for relaxation at the lodge, complete with the majestic Mt.
Kilimanjaro in the background.
At 329 sq km Amboseli is a small park and lacks the
profusion of animal species found in the Mara, but the
landscape provides limited cover so we have better chances
of seeing some of the larger predators.
Day 3 – Aberdare Ranges
We leave Amboseli, viewing game as we drive via Nairobi to
the Aberdares to enjoy the experience of staying in a Tree
Hotel or lodge overlooking floodlit waterholes where
wildlife and birds regularly visit. Dinner and a well
deserved sleep thereafter.
Over 40 species of wildlife inhabit the Aberdare mountain
ranges, hiding in the heavily forested slopes and in the
upper moor lands. The Aberdares is noted as a rhino
sanctuary but keep an eye out for the elusive rare bongo,
which is best, spotted in the upper bamboo zone and
hypericum scrub.
Day 4 – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast we proceed further north across the Equator
to the edge of the Northern Frontier. Arrival will be in
time for lunch and an afternoon game drive returning in time
for a sun downer and dinner at the Samburu Serena Lodge
/Samburu wilderness lodge .
Samburu is part of a lava plain that includes a diverse
landscape of thorn scrub, red dirt, dried river beds, broken
volcanic rock, steep hills, and rocky outcroppings. This
reserve is becoming one of Kenya's most admired stops after
the Mara. Sights of the peculiarly branched doum palms and
thorn trees give an unusual look to the region.
Day 5 – Samburu National Reserve
Day spent exploring the park- morning and afternoon game
drives are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu
Serena Lodge /Samburu wilderness lodge .
The light and vast openness creates a lonesome panoramic
beauty and the permanent water supply acts like a lure for
the abundant species found here. The region is home to the
uncommon Grevy’s zebra with huge fury ears, gerenuk antelope
standing on hind legs to feed, Somali ostriches with
distinct blue legs and the shy Oryx. Elephant and crocodile
are guaranteed sightings, excellent bird watching with
numerous varieties of weaverbirds and the martial eagle.
Leopard sighting is also a special feature here
Day6
-Samburu – Lake Nakuru National park
After breakfast depart for
Lake
Nakuru. Arrival will be in time for
lunch at your lodge, located inside the
Lake Nakuru
National Park. In the afternoon you will embark on a game
drive where you will have the opportunity to spot leopards,
rhino and the famous pink flamingos as well as a variety of
other wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Sarova lion Hill or
Flamingo hill Camp.
Lake
Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the
over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a
soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the
at times 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. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and
baboons are all residents here.
Day 7 – Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, we depart for Masai Mara National
Reserve via the Great Rift Valley arriving in time for lunch
at the lodge. We then proceed on an afternoon game drive
returning to the lodge for a delicious sundowner, and dinner
at Keekorok lodge or Mara Sarova luxury tented camp.
Day 8& 9 – Masai Mara National Reserve
The next two days shall be spent viewing game, in the early
morning hours and in the evenings as this is when we have
the best chances of seeing wildlife. The ultimate action
here is without doubt the annual wildebeest exodus in July
and August when millions of these grass eaters move north
from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning
south again in October. Optional hot air balloon safari can
be arranged at a cost of US$ 425 per person.
The Mara reserve is 1510 sq km of incredible wide-open
landscapes and fertile riverine woodland and one glimpse is
enough to explain its appeal; it is typical savannah, with a
mass of amazing wildlife. Wherever you go in the Mara you
will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai
giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals,
spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest.
Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos also exist in great
numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after
a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal.
Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but are still
reasonably common.
Day 10 - Nairobi
Breakfast at Leisure then drive to Nairobi to arrive by 1300
hrs. Drop off at the airport or city hotel for overnight
stay.
Cost per person sharing
2 people US$ 3140
4 people US$ 2910
Price includes:
--Transport in a custom made safari 4x4 Land Cruiser
-Full board accommodation in lodges
- Return airport transfers
-2 Nights accommodations at Holiday inn on BB
- Dinner at Carnivore restaurant
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
--Services of a professional Driver/guide
- flying Doctors air Ambulance
-1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price Excludes
- Personal travel insurance
- Cultural visits to Samburu/Maasai villages
- Tipping
- Drinks
- Personal effects
- Extras not mentioned above.
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