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Nairobi - Kenya
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8
Days Best of Kenya wildlife migration safari holiday
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On
this tour, you will explore Kenya’s most popular
national parks /Game reserves - Samburu Game Reserve has
spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an
area where the local people have a rich and colorful
heritage. The reserve has numerous permanent springs and
a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo,
elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, gravy’s zebra and
crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of
birds have been identified in the sanctuaries. Then
proceed to Lake Nakuru National park 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. The climax of this
tour will be in Maasai Mara national park; Maasai 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.
Tour Information
Tour Code : ASSLM-2010
Start : Nairobi
End : Nairobi
Tour Duration: 8 Days
Highlights : Samburu Game Reserve, Spectacular Great
rift Valley, Wildlife encounters /annul wildebeest
migration in the Masai Mara Game reserve, Flamingo
flocks around Lake Nakuru
Accommodations: Twin/doubles in Luxury lodges
Group Size: 2 pax and above; guaranteed departure
Day 1 : Arrival – Nairobi
Pick up from the airport on arrival and transfer you to
Nairobi safari club hotel for overnight stay
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Day 2: Nairobi – Samburu game
reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs.and depart for the
dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier.
Arrival in Samburu will be by lunch time. After lunch
embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife
species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra,
Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are
rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will
be at the spectacular Samburu Serena Lodge or Samburu
lodge
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Full Day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight
stay at Samburu Serena Lodge or Samburu lodge
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the
spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an
area where the local people have a rich and colorful
heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs
and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo,
elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and
crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of
birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 4: 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 Flamingo hill Camp or Sarova Lion Hill
Lodge
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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 5: Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara
After breakfast departs for Maasai Mara - the
land of vast migrating animals. Arrival will be in time
for lunch. After lunch embark on a game drive. Dinner
and overnight at Keekorok Lodge
Day6 /7: Masai Mara
Full days spent exploring the park in search of the Big
5 with a possibility of seeing the spectacular annual
wildebeest migration that takes place from July through
to October .Optional hot air balloon safari can be
arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450. Dinner and
overnight at Keekorok Lodge
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The Masai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most
popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most
visited game reserve in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’
was made to a great extent in this reserve. Virtually
every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A
spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of
millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti
plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to
reach Masai Mara grazing fields from late June. The
dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the
migrants by predators can be viewed from early July to
August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to
about 452 species have been recorded.
Day 8: Masai Mara -Nairobi
Morning game drives then return to the lodge for
breakfast, exit the park and drive to Nairobi to arrive
by 1400 hrs where the safari ends.
Cost per person sharing
2 people US$2190
4 people US$1860
6 people US$ 1740
Tour Price includes:-
-Transport on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for
game viewing and photography
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari
-Accommodation in double/twin room
-1 Night hotel accommodations in Nairobi on BB
-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
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Tour excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Beverages/Drinks
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in
-Hotel accommodations in Nairobi after the safari
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- 14 Days Kenya /Tanzania wildlife
budget lodge safari
Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi
Pick up from the airport on arrival and transfer to Boulevard hotel
for overnight stay.
Day 2 : Nairobi – Samburu
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the majestic Mt.
Kenya en route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. Lunch
at Samburu sentrim Lodge – Afternoon game drives followed by dinner
and overnight stay at Samburu Sentrim Lodge .
Day 3 : Samburu National Reserve
Full day spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon game drives
are offered – Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sentrim Lodge
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic
beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people
have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous
permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard,
hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and
crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro river. Over 365 species of birds have
been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 4 : Lake Nakuru National park.
We depart the lodge soon after break fast and proceed to Lake Nakuru
National park. Lunch enroute followed by an afternoon game drives as
the pick lake. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru guest House.
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru town
and lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi. The lake is
world famous as home to millions of flamingoes. The number of
flamingoes depends on the water level which determines the quantity
of algae on which the birds fe ed. Flamingoes are known to migrate to
other Rift Valley lakes whenever the water level is low. The
National Park surrounds the lake and was gazetted to protect the
colony of flamingoes as well as provide sanctuary for endangered
species such as the rhino. There are about 25 white and black
rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in the country. Predators
are also residents to this park while Rothschild’s giraffe have been
trans-located into the park for safety
Day 5 : Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Breakfast then south through the beautiful savannahs and plains of
the Rift Valley and reach Mara Sidai Camp in good time for lunch
.Afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at Mara
Sidai Camp.
- Day 6/7 : Maasai Mara
Spend the next two days on game drives exploring the Masai Mara. The
open grasslands are home to incredibly rich and varied wildlife and
the awesome, annual migration of millions of wildebeest and antelope
is the highlight of any visit to Africa from July to September.
Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450
per person .Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sidai Camp.
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game
sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in
Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this
reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A
spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of
wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the
Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mara grazing
fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the
preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July
to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to about 452
species have been recorded.
Day 8 : Maasai Mara – Musoma- Lake Victoria
We leave the campsite and drive through the southern part of the
reserve viewing game as we proceed to the Tanzanian border at Isebania / Sirari. We stop for the night in a quiet town on the
shores of the immense Lake Victoria known as Musoma. The surrounding
countryside is home to many different tribes including the Kuria,
Jita, Luo, and Taturu. Musoma’s colorful port and variety of tribes
make it a vibrant town. Overnight stay at Tembo beach hotel
overlooking lake Victoria
Day 9 : Musoma - Serengeti National Park
Leaving in the morning, we drive south and west to the western
corridor of the great Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate with a
picnic lunch enroute. The afternoon is spent viewing game and we overnight at
Seronera wildlife lodge
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
Full day spent exploring the park . Dinner and overnight stay at
Seronera wildlife lodge
Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park
covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai Mara National
reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population of about 2 million
and several other hoofed species (which include zebra, Thomson’s
gazelle, impala, topi, Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik
dik, klipspringer, roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe
and warthog), it is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion,
leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared foxes.
Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining black
rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies area
Day 11 : Serengeti - Ngorongoro crater
We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent
Ngorongoro Conservation .Full afternoon crater tour followed by
dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro wildlife lodge e by the
crater rim.
The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera
at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena.
It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not
only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it
serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s
largest populations of large mammals. Ngorongoro and other
freestanding mountains are volcanic in origin, formed during the
fracturing process that created the Rift valley 15 to 20 million
years ago. When it peaked in size 3 million years ago it was a
similar height to Mt. Kilimanjaro today
Day 12 : Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara
Breakfast then exit the park and drive to Lake Manyara National park
.Explore the park famed for tree climbing lions. Picnic lunch is
offered .Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
The Lake Manyara National park is serene and beautiful with main
attractions of a rich bird life, tree-climbing lions, its elephants,
and hippos that you can see at closer range than most other places.
Lake Manyara is an alkaline lake and at certain times of the year
hosts thousands of flamingos and a diversity of other bird life.
Although it is one of the smallest parks, its vegetation is so
diverse enabling it to host a variety of wildlife habitats.
Day 13 : Lake Manyara – Arusha
Break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Arusha national
park. Afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at
Impala Hotel
- Day 14 : Arusha – Nairobi –
Departure
Board a Nairobi Bound shuttle bus departing Arusha at 0800 hrs to
arrive Nairobi at approx 1400 hrs. Drop off at the airport to board
your home bound flight. End of a memorable Kenya/Tanzania safari.
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