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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 Lakes Baringo, Bogoria
and 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
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AASL 019: 12 Days Amboseli/ MtKenya/
Samburu/ Rift valley lakes/ Maasai Mara Lodge safari
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 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. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli
Serena lodge
Day 3 –Amboseli – Aberdares
National park
We leave Amboseli, viewing game as we drive via Nairobi to the
Aberdares National park lunch at The Aberdares Country Club.
Afternoon transfer into Aberdares National Park and on to The
Ark Lodge for bird watching and overnight floodlit game viewing
from the lodge viewing decks. Ark Lodge, set in the heart of the
Aberdares National Park, is an unique tree lodge with a veranda
that overlooks a floodlit waterhole and saltlick allowing
undisturbed views of wildlife visiting the waterhole. Elephant,
rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo and
giant forest hog have been sighted. The 60 guest rooms are all
en-suite. All cabins have private bathrooms with shower, and are
comfortably furnished with bedside lamps and carpeted floors to
ward off the evening and morning chill. Resembling and named
after Noah's Ark, The Ark Tree Lodge is designed with 'decks'
from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage
points for game viewing. A ground level bunker provides
excellent photographic opportunities and takes you closer than
you would believe possible to the wildlife. Dinner and overnight
at The Ark Lodge,
Day 4 –Aberdares - 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 Ashnil lodge or
Samburu lodge.
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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
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. Dinner
and overnight stay at Samburu Lodge or Samburu Ashnil 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.
Day 6- Samburu - Sweetwaters Mount Kenya
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 you to enjoy the facilities of the lodge, explore the
Mount Kenya National Park or take an optional tour to the nearby
Sweetwater's Reserve which is home to Chimpanzees.
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Mount Kenya was shaped by volcanic action linked with the
creation of the Rift Valley and is thought to be older than
Mount Kilimanjaro; geologists believe it previously stretched at
least 1500m above its present height of 5199m (17,057ft). The
Kikuyu people settled in the central highlands some 300 years
ago called the mountain “Ngai” (God) who they believed lived on
the top of Mount Kenya.
Day 7 – Lake Baringo via Lake Bogoria
Morning drive via the Nyahururu Falls down to the shallow soda
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 Lake Baringo club
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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.
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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 8 – 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 flamingo hill lodge
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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. We spend the night at Lake
Nakuru lodge
Day 9 – Lake Nakuru - 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 the Simba
lodge or Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.
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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 & 11 – Masai Mara National Reserve
Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big
5.Early morning and late afternoon game drives are offered.
Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost
of US$ 450. Dinner and overnight stay at Simba lodge or Masai
Mara Sopa Lodge.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it
is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been
recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos,
crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs,
hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of
antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most
spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the
annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the
Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following
on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah,
wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 12 - Nairobi
After a final early morning game drive we depart for Nairobi
arriving in the afternoon hours.
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Contact us for current pricing
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Safari price Cost Includes:
-Transport on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for game
viewing and photography
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari
-Accommodation in double/triple room
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Complimentary return airport transfers
-Bottled water whilst on safari
-Start and end in Nairobi.
-Personalized service
Tour Cost excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Beverages/Drinks
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in
-Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the safari
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