DAY 1: FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NAIROBI AIRPORT, NAIROBI  

Nairobi

Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place, and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Day Itinerary

An early morning flight with a warm welcome awaits you upon arrival into Jomo Kenyatta International airport by our representative   (ETA 1020hrs ), meet and greet by AMA Safaris Ltd and thereafter proceed to the Giraffe Centre for a chance to feed the giraffes , & Karen Blixen Museum. Lunch on own arrangements. Later on you will be transferred to your hotel where you are booked on bed and breakfast basis. Overnight at Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport, BB

Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport       

Conveniently located within the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Complex, The Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport hotel is the ideal stopover for travellers.  Whether on business and needing a functional space to work or schedule meetings, or a leisure tourist wanting a respite from the African heat before the next journey, the hotel offers a warm and invigorating space.

Basis

Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: ABERDARE COUNTRY CLUB, ABERDARE  

Aberdare

Situated in the magnificent Aberdare Highlands, northeast of Nairobi, Aberdare is an amazing highland safari area featuring mountains, lush forests and steep ravines teeming with the best of Africa’s varied wildlife including the majestic elephant and rhino. This area is made up of the Aberdare Mountain Range, which forms part of the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley as well as a vast savannah covered moorland plateau. The sheer natural beauty of Aberdare has placed it on the UNESCO World Heritage list and draws visitors from all corners of the globe.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast depart for Aberdares Region. Proceed to Solio Ranch and arrive at Solio Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. In the evening proceed to Aberdares Country Club. Dinner and overnight at Aberdares Country Club, LDBB

Overnight: Aberdare Country Club            

The Aberdare Country Club, only a two and a half hour drive northeast from Nairobi, is nestled on a slope of Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands, part of the Great Rift Valley. This captivating site was the homestead of an English couple that decided to settle in Kenya. Almost a half century later, their home, “The Steep”, was renamed the Aberdare Country Club and opened for guests. Considered a heritage property in Kenya, The Aberdare Country Club has retained the charm of a private home with the simple comforts of a country inn.

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3: SAMBURU SIMBA LODGE, SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE   

Samburu National Reserve

Resting on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River and neighbouring the Buffalo Springs National Park, Samburu National Reserve is remote, hot and arid. The reserve spans over 165kms of spectacularly scenic landscape featuring rugged hills, undulating plains and riverine forests. The park is home to abundant wildlife including a variety of rare species such as the reticulated giraffe, the long necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra and Beisa Oryx. Samburu was one of the homes of ‘Elsa the Lioness’, star of the bestselling book and award-winning movie ‘Born Free’. Visitors can enjoy viewing over 900 elephants, a variety of predators, and over 450 bird species.

Day Itinerary

A relaxed rise followed by breakfast and thereafter depart for Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon proceed for a game drive till sun set. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge, LDBB

Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge

Samburu Simba lodge is overlooking the Buffalo springs and the Uaso Nyiro River. From your room you have a fantastic view over the stunning plains, where elephants are grazing. Nearby rare game – reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and long-necked gerenuk can be seen. Samburu Simba Lodge is the groups’new gem. We offer an exceptional up-close and personal African experience. Let our chef over whelm you with a mouth-watering meal during your romantic bush dinner.

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4: SAMBURU SIMBA LODGE, SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE   

Day Itinerary

Spend a full day in Samburu with morning & afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at

Samburu Simba Lodge, LDBB

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 5: RHINO WATCH SAFARI LODGE, ABERDARE     

Aberdare

As previously described

Day Itinerary

After breakfast check out and proceed for a morning game drive as you exit the reserve for Aberdares. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Watch Safari Lodge, LDBB

Overnight: Rhino Watch Safari Lodge       

Set in the centre of the Kenyan highlands, Rhino Watch Safari Lodge boasts views of Mount Kenya and is 20 minutes away from Nyeri town. Accommodation options include tents, chalets and a honeymoon house. Guests can make use of the Wi-Fi at the restaurant and the TV room. Guests can enjoy an array of outdoor activities including game drives, bird watching, horse riding, giraffe rides, biking and hiking on Aberdare National Park.

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 6: LAKE NAKURU SOPA LODGE, LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK       

Lake Nakuru National Park

Located in the Great Rift Valley surrounded by yellow acacia woodlands and bushy shrublands, the Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its large flocks of Lesser Flamingo, which are drawn to the algae that flourish in the saline waters of this soda lake. The national park is inhabited by over 50 mammal species including hippo, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland. Known as a bird watcher’s paradise, the park is home to over 450 bird species. Visitors can look forward to hiking through the scenic landscape, picnicking next to this magnificent lake, and spotting an array of wildlife on a game drive. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Makalia Waterfall.

Day Itinerary

A relaxed rise followed by breakfast and thereafter depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your lodge in good time for lunch. In the evening enjoy a game drive till sun set. The park’s ecosystem comprises of the lake, surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy grasslands. The park is an important Ramsar site and supports a wide ecological diversity. The 188sq km Lake Nakuru is the only KWS-administered reserve that is fully enclosed. Once just a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru is now the best place in Kenya to see the highly protected black and white rhino Among other animals found in the park include rhino, lion, leopard, flamingos, Egyptian geese, water-buck, giraffe, hyena, buffalo, baboons, vervet monkeys, gazelles, Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being also major attractions of the area. In the evening proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge LDBB

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge         

Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge is located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park.

The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos and other water birds being the major attraction of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white and black rhino, buffaloes and others.

The Lodge is 20km from the park main gate and 15 minutes drive from Naishi airstrip. Lodge accommodation consists of 60 rooms which include 2 inter-connecting rooms, 2 rooms accessible on wheel chair. Rooms are grouped into single, twin or triple rooms. All rooms have a clear view of the lake and you are able to view the sun rise from the balcony. All rooms have safe box, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar is stocked on request and telephone extensions are also provided in all rooms.

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 7: SEKENANI CAMP, MASAI MARA      

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential.

Day Itinerary

Early rise followed by breakfast and thereafter start your journey for Masai Mara, the reserve offers wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Arrive for check-in and lunch at your lodge , after lunch proceed for an evening game drive until sunset, dinner and overnight at Sekenani Camp LDBB

Overnight: Sekenani Camp, Masai mara   

Sekenani Camp offers an authentic bush experience for visitors wishing to get close to nature. Set at the source of Sekenani River, the camp offers a serene environment in which to relax, unwind and enjoy all the Mara has to offer. It comprises fifteen exceptionally well-designed tents set well apart to ensure maximum privacy. Each tent has a wooden floor and en-suite bathroom complete with a full-length bathtub. A combination of luxury and adventure, Sekenani Camp invites you to experience the Mara.

Sekenani Camp is located six kilometres east of the main gate to the Maasai Mara.  It is built in the riverine forest that surrounds the source of the Sekenani River. Sekenani Camp is 90kms from Narok and 250kms from Nairobi.  Drive time from Nairobi is about 4.5hours.  For those wishing to go by air, the closest airstrip is at Keekorok.  The flight from Nairobi takes about fifty minutes.  The Mara is linked by scheduled air services to Nairobi, the coast and other destinations within Kenya.

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 8: SEKENANI CAMP, MASAI MARA     

Day Itinerary

(On this day you have a chance of departing for an early morning balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast at an extra cost 450US$ per person not included in the quote)

After breakfast enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara reserve or a full day game drive with picnic lunch. The Masai Mara is approximately 1510km² of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. it is typical open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife, It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of bird. All member of the “BIG FIVE “ ( Lion , leopard , African elephant African buffalo and black Rhinoceros ) are found in this reserve , other animals found in this reserves are Hippo’s , Nile Crocodiles , Hyenas , cheetahs, jackals and bat –eared foxes .

All meals and overnight at  Sekenani Camp – LDBB

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 9: SEKENANI CAMP, MASAI MARA     

Day Itinerary

Spend another full day in Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or a full day game drive with picnic lunch.  Today you will have a visit to the local Maasai Village for a chance to interact with the locals as well as learn more about their rich culture.

All meals and overnight at Sekenani Camp – LDBB

Basis

FB: Full Board: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 10: END OF ITINERARY      

Day Itinerary

A relaxed rise followed by breakfast.  Check out and drive to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. On arrival have a stopover for lunch at a local restaurant (payable direct) and thereafter transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in good time for your flight back home (ETD TBA). ***End of Services***

Basis

Breakfast