Description

This proposed Kenyan experience brings the real African Safari on a spectacular vacation to Kenya. On arrival in Nairobi clients will visit Karen Blixen's Museum (from Out of Africa), feed the gentle Rothschild's Giraffes and admire African art at Utamaduni. Next head north to Aberdares National Park for their first of many game watching experiences. Admiring the glistening cap of snow on the dormant volcano of Mount Kenya before heading to Samburu National Reserve for a full day of game outings with a chance to see lions, leopards and giant crocodiles. Then a visit Lake Nakuru, famous for its pink flamingos, Next it's on to Maasai Mara to see the red-clad, spear-wielding Maasai warriors and Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's most renowned game park. Back in Nairobi to enjoy a farewell dinner at the famous Carnivore

• Restaurant for all types of game meat.
• Duration : 10 days
• Starts : Nairobi /Ends: Nairobi
• Day of Departure : Any Day
• Transport : 9 Seater Tour Van with radio communication
• Standard : Luxury
• Activities include: Bird Watching, Cultural Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, photography, city tour, Night game watch ,Giraffe feeding,
• Parks: Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Masai Mara

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi.
Welcome to Africa! Look forward to a journey through majestic, unspoiled landscapes to fabulous game reserves where the Dark Continent’s incomparable wildlife is protected in its natural habitat. Settle into the Panafric hotel. Time allowing, an afternoon orientation drive takes you through Kenya's modern, mile-high capital to the area of Karen Blixen's farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills. Visit the fascinating MUSEUM dedicated to the author of Out of Africa; feed the gentle Rothschild's Giraffes at the GIRAFFE CENTER; finally, admire authentic African art and crafts at UTAMADUNI. Tonight a short briefing about the safari, then dinner at the hotel. Accommodation is on double room sharing bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2: Nairobi - Aberdares.
Head north into the well-watered, fertile area where members of the Kikuyu tribe grow corn, bananas, pineapples, coffee, and tea. On the way a break at the thundering Thika Falls then drive on to the luxurious Outspan Hotel for a country style lunch. In the afternoon transfer into the Aberdare National Park to Treetops or the Ark for an evening and Night of game watching from your veranda overlooking a flood-lit water hole and salt lick high up on the densely wooded slopes of the mountain. While away the after-dinner hours identifying creatures of the wild as they gingerly step out of the forest. Animal found here include Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, Cheeter, Giraffe among others. All meals and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Aberdares - Mount Kenya-Samburu.
Transfer back to the Outspan or Aberdare country club for breakfast and early departure for Samburu game reserve. Cross the equator on the way to the Northern foothills of Mount Kenya, a 17,058-foot dormant volcano with a glistening cap of ice and snow. Proceed to the grassland area which forms the bridge between Kenya's lush south and parched north. Watch out for herds of impalas, Grant's gazelles, and African buffalo as you enter the park. Afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: Samburu. A full day of game driving includes outings at dawn, when animals are most active, and in the late morning and afternoon, when the light is best for photography. Return to the lodge for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Today you stay close to the Ewaso Nyiro River, where vast herds of plains game come to water, braving lions in the grass, leopards in the trees, and giant crocodiles. Stars of Samburu not easily seen elsewhere are the liver-red reticulated giraffe, the long-necked gerenuk antelope and the elegant Gravy’s zebra. All meals and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Samburu - Lake Nakuru.
Visit the spectacular Nyahururu (Thompson) Falls, and then make your way down the eastern escarpment of the magnificent Rift Valley. After lunch take a leisurely drive through LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK, famous for its pink flamingos. Drive to the edge of the lake to view thousands of birds feeding in the alkaline water; see the sweeping view from the top of Baboon Rocks; then look for warthogs and waterbucks as you leave the park. Lake Nakuru national park offers a truly remarkable game drive that includes Flamingoes as well as the rare white rhino in this world famous ornithological paradise with over 450 species of bird life. A shimmering hot-pink glow emanates across the lake, created by millions of flamingos. Pelicans, cormorants and Marabou storks also feed on the abundant algae in the warm, shallow alkaline water. Lake Nakuru National Park is a sanctuary for endangered black rhinos and White Rhino as well as the Rothschild giraffes. Waterbuck are common here, as are their predators, lions and leopards. All meals and overnight at the lodge.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara.
After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara traversing the Rift Valley and ascend its western rim. You're now in Maasai country, where sedentary crop farming gives way to nomadic cattle herding. Red-clad, spear-wielding Maasai warriors tend their multi-colored herds among the wild animals of the Loita Plains, admirably unimpressed by the presence of large predators. All meals and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7: Maasai Mara.
Dawn, morning and afternoon game drives in the MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, Kenya's best and most scenic game park. At the northern extremity of the unique Serengeti ecosystem, blessed with a permanent water supply, the Maasai Mara has a thriving, permanent population of plains game, augmented in the dry season by the migration of two million gnus and zebras from the vast, parched Serengeti plains. Of the hunter's "big five," elephant, buffalo, lion, and leopard are quite common, while even the much rarer rhino might come out of the thicket for you. Hyenas are plentiful and the cheetah, a 60-miles-per-hour daytime hunter, is often seen.

Day 8: Game viewing/Photography:
Sunrise and sundown are the greatest moments for game viewing in these mystic plains, a time where the soft red hues of the sun will give your photographs the clarity of the actual African savannah. Morning game viewing with long drive to the Mara river where you will be able to view Hippos and Crocodiles. After lunch at lodge, take an afternoon drive in the Masai Hills. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

NB: A brief tour to the Masai village will be given to see Masai dance and culture as well as to appreciate their traditions that has withstood the test of time and modern

Day 9: Maasai Mara - Nairobi.
Another early morning pre-break fast game drive at 06:30hrs to complete your list of sightings. Drive back to the lodge for breakfast at 08:00hrs. Depart for Nairobi with game drive enroute to arrive late afternoon. You may want to check out the capital's excellent shops or simply relax by the pool. Tonight compare notes with your safari companions as you enjoy a farewell dinner at the most famous of African restaurants, The Carnivore. Accommodation at Panafric hotel- double room sharing bed and breakfast.

Day 10: Depart Nairobi.
Depending on your flight schedule you may have time to visit the renowned National Museum or take a dip in the hotel's swimming pool. Or shopping at Nairobi. If your flight leaves late, your room will be available until 6 p.m.

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT = US$ 40 PER NIGHT