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Nairobi arrival

Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You will be met by our eagle roost Safaris representative and transferred to your City hotel followed by a safari briefing. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and recover from jetlag. Day excursions in and around Nairobi can be arranged upon request. Overnight stay will be in Sarova panafric hotel (Bed & Breakfast).

Day 2-Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast at your hotel. We will pick you up at 0830 Hrs in the morning for your departure to Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside with a short stopover at the viewpoint for a breathtaking view of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch at the tented bush camp. Later in the afternoon we invite you for a scenic game drive around the lake to view the thousands of flamingos famously known as one of the 'World's Greatest Spectacles' and the largest rhino population Kenya has to offer. Dinner and overnight will be in Sarova lion hill lodge.(Full Board).

Day 3-Lake Nakuru

Full day in Lake Nakuru with early morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight will be in sarova lion hill lodge.(Full Board).

Day 4 -Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve

After an early breakfast depart for the famous Mara Game Reserve driving via the Maasai Town Narok. Arrive in time for a late lunch at your Safari Lodge. Depart for a spectacular game drive at 1600 Hrs in the Mara, home to the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and various other game that inhabit this area. Dinner and overnight will be in Mara sarova lodge (Full Board).

Day 5: Masai Mara

Early morning games drive in the Reserve at 0630 Hrs. This is the best time to view animals in their natural hunting habitat. Return for a hearty breakfast at your lodge. Rest of the morning can either be spent at leisure to relax, take a dip in the swimming pool or enjoy game viewing opportunities from the Lodge's viewing terrace. For the animal enthusiasts, there will be another game drive departing at 1000 Hrs and involves the whole day in the Reserve, carrying a packed lunch. You will return to your camp by 1700 Hrs. Dinner and overnight will be in Mara sarova camp.
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Day 6: Masai Mara

Another exciting day in the Mara…we offer you an early morning game drive, returning for breakfast at your lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure to enjoy the various activities available (at an extra cost) at the lodge. In the afternoon, at approx 1500 Hrs, you will visit a traditional Maasai Village where you can learn about these tribesmen and their day-to-day life in the bush. Traditional dances will be performed for you and a Maasai market where you can purchase local handmade crafts and souvenirs. Return for dinner and overnight at Mara sarova camp.(Full Board).

Day 7: Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Breakfast at your lodge and depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive at this beautiful Great Rift Valley Lake for late lunch. In the afternoon you may visit the nearby Crescent Island. Here you can walk amongst game such as the waterbuck, giraffe, gazelle, zebra and view an ornithological paradise. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Naivasha Sopa Lodge (Full Board).

Day 8: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

After a leisurely breakfast you depart at 1000 Hrs for Nairobi. Arrive for a sumptuous lunch of barbecued meat at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Continue to Amboseli National Park, driving past the border of Namanga. You will arrive in the late afternoon at your safari lodge with a game drive en-route. Dinner and overnight will be in Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board).

Day 9: Amboseli

Wake up early morning to view the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro weather permitting, the highest mountain in Africa. This is usually the best time to catch an unclouded and panoramic view of the snow-capped extinct volcano. Enjoy this picturesque setting on your game drive at 0630 Hrs. Breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at your leisure to relax in this beautiful quiet surrounding in the Africa bush or enjoy another short game run at 1000 Hrs returning for lunch. After lunch we invite you for another exciting game run in the park. Dinner and overnight will be in Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board).

Day 10: Amboseli - Tsavo West National Park

Depart after breakfast for Tsavo West National Park. Arrive for lunch at your safari lodge. Afternoon game drive in this park that offers a glorious diversity of habitats…Dinner and overnight will be in Kilaguni Serena Lodge (FB).

Day 11: Tsavo West

After breakfast visit to Mzima springs. These crystal clear pools are favorite’s hangout for hippos and crocodiles. The main attraction here is a submerged viewing tank designed for viewing the hippos and crocodiles underwater. Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy another afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight will be in Kilaguni Serena Lodge (Full Board)

Day 12: Tsavo West – Nairobi

Depart after breakfast for Nairobi. On arrival we will drop you off at the Airport for your onward travel arrangements.


Nairobi, Kenya

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