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 8 Days Best of Kenya wildlife migration safari holiday


O
n 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
 
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
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
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
 
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

 

 


 
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 v
isited 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 Tanza
nian 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, E
land, 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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