Travelling north from Nairobi through the lush farming communities from Thika to Nyeri, the landscape drops away to the west into the Great Rift Valley, creating a dramatic backdrop to the journey. The bird-watching and views around Mt. Kenya and the lakes are spectacular, while the big-game in Masai Mara is unforgettable.
- Day 1: Nairobi - Mount Kenya
- Itinerary
Leaving Nairobi, you journey north passing near Thika, which has the world's 3rd largest pineapple plantation, and Karatina, with its colourful market. Soon you turn off the main road and head for Mountain Lodge for lunch. This is a tree lodge set in a forest glade, with a waterhole that attracts all sorts of wildlife during the day and night. The waterhole is floodlit and there is an underground viewing platform.
(Approximate drive time 3.30 hrs)
- Accommodation
Serena Mountain Lodge Superior safari lodge situated on the slopes of Mount Kenya.
- Day 2: Great Rift Valley Lakes
- Itinerary
A morning drive takes you via Nyahururu Falls (still known to many as Thomson's Falls) to Lake Nakuru. The drive illustrates the beautiful and unusual contrast between the Rift Valley 's shallow soda lakes - populated by white pelicans, flamingos and other water birds - and the verdant woodlands. Once in the park, you embark on a game drive en route to Lake Nakuru Lodge. After lunch you can enjoy an afternoon game drive.
(Approximate drive time to Lake Nakuru 4hrs)
- Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge Safari Lodge situated in the Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya.
- Day 3: Great Rift Valley - Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Itinerary
After an early morning breakfast you leave Lake Nakuru and head for Njoro town, where you begin your ascent up onto the Mau Escarpment. You then travel south towards Narok, the gateway to the Masai Mara. Following lunch at Sarova Mara Camp, you embark on a game drive en route to Mara Serena Safari Lodge. In the evening you can relax in the restaurant, overlooking a waterhole, or alongside the swimming pool looking out across the plains. (Approximate drive time to Masai Mara 4 hrs)
- Accommodation
Mara Serena Safari Lodge A hilltop lodge situated in the world-famous Mara Triangle.
- Day 4: Masai Mara
- Itinerary
Today you will be treated to early morning and afternoon game drives. The Masai Mara National Reserve is rich in game including Africa's Big 5. Of course the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem is most famous for the annual migration of over a million wildebeest and thousands of zebra.
- Accommodation
Mara Serena Safari Lodge A hilltop lodge situated in the world-famous Mara Triangle.
- Day 5: Tour Ends
- Itinerary
After breakfast you depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok. From here you cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle, before heading up the rift escarpment. You arrive into Kenya's bustling capital in the early afternoon. Once in the city, you are dropped off at a city centre hotel or the airport.
Included in tour:
Services of experienced driver/guide
Accommodation & Park Fees
Game Drives
Meals as shown in the itinerary
Airport Transfers
Government Taxes
Excluded:
International Flights
Visas
Airport Tax (Domestic & International)
Drinks
Laundry
Porterage
Tips to hotels / lodges / staff & driver/guide
Travel, baggage & medical Insurance
Any other item of a personal nature
Tour rates. †
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† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
Extra tour notes.
Christmas/New Year Supplement: USD60 pp per night, from 24/12/2006 - 01/01/2007 inclusive.
Easter Supplement:USD60 pp per night, from 06/04/2007 - 09/04/2007.
Please contact your safari consultant if you are travelling between these times.
Minimum 2 / Maximum 7 in a vehicle to guarantee a window seat.
The condition of Kenyan roads can be poor, tarmac and dirt roads are affected by wear & tear and flooding. Driving times indicated can fluctuate depending on road conditions and should be used as a guideline. Punctures are not uncommon on rough terrain and can add up to 1-2 hours to total journey times.
