DAY 1: LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA RESORT, LAKE NAIVASHA     

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Great Rift Valley Lakes and despite having no outlet, it is one of only two Rift Valley freshwater lakes. This beautiful lake is fringed by papyrus and acacia trees, a unique geologic landscape and supports a vast array of over 450 bird species. It serves as the main drinking hole for wildlife in the area such as zebra, eland, hippo, waterbuck, buffalo and much more. Visitors can look forward to excellent game viewing, intriguing night safaris, boat excursions around the lake as well as to Crescent Island for spectacular bird watching opportunities. Other popular activities include: guided nature walks, horse riding, village visits and tours to neighbouring national parks.

Day Itinerary

A morning warm welcome awaits you upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport by our AMA Safaris representative, meet and greet and thereafter depart for Lake Naivasha. Lunch at your lodge. Afternoon guided walk along the lake shore. You may take a 1hour boat ride (at an extra cost of US$35 per person) for a good chance to get closer to the various bird species in the lake. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort – LDBB

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort     

Naivasha is a Masai name given to the area, denoting the characteristics of the lake. 21 cottages are built in a crescent shape, and each has four rooms, totalling 80 standard rooms and two suites.  Two of these rooms are suitable for the physically challenged.  Six of the 21 cottages have interconnecting rooms on the ground floor.

Rock gardens feature vibrantly coloured flowers, which give a beautiful contrast to the greenery of the well-manicured lawns.  Monkeys play on the lawns and different species of birds chip in the trees.  Pathways wind between the open lawns and frangipanis, with aloes and proteas growing in abundance.  The acacia trees are plentiful in this area and provide welcome shade.  The stone exterior walls of the cottages are carried into the rooms.  Ground-floor rooms have two queen-size beds and a sunken living room at the front, which opens out on to the beautifully manicured lawns.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 2: MARA LEISURE 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 epitomizes 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 National Reserve, 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 Mara Leisure Camp – LDBB

Overnight: Mara Leisure Camp       

Welcome to Maasai Mara – the most talked about destination in the world’s most talked about wilderness. Located along in the Talek River, at the confluence of the Maasai Mara’s four game-viewing areas on the northern boundery of the Maasai Mara game reserve, Mara Leisure camp is located around one of the most spectacular locations in the entire Mara Ecosystem.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3: MARA LEISURE CAMP, MASAI MARA        

Day Itinerary

Spend a full day in Mara with a full day game drive with picnic lunch.  The Masai Mara National Reserve 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 members 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 Mara Leisure Camp – LDBB

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4: RONDO RETREAT CENTRE, KAKAMEGA FOREST NATIONAL RESERVE

Kakamega Forest National Reserve

Kakamega Forest National Reserve makes up part of Kenya’s last surviving tract of tropical rainforest – a 45-square kilometre area of virgin stinkwood and teak trees, ferns and flowering plants. These ancient woodlands shelter a rich diversity of fauna, including tree pangolins, duikers, porcupines, seven different primate species and a profusion of butterfly species. It is also a superb bird watching destination, with over 300 avian species recorded – at least nine of them found nowhere else on earth.

The forest’s many hiking trails allow visitors to catch glimpses of its resident wildlife and lead to various points of interest across the reserve, such as the Isiukhu Waterfall and Buyangu Hill, which offers 360 degree views over the forest – most spectacular in the light of dawn. You can either explore these trails on your own, or enlist one of the knowledgeable guides from the Kenya Wildlife Service to lead you on your tour.

Day Itinerary

Early breakfast then depart for the Western region to Kakamega County. Arrive for lunch at Resort. Enjoy afternoon at leisure before venturing into the forest for a short nature walk in pursuit of what the forest has to offer. Dinner and overnight at Rondo Retreat Centre – LDBB

Overnight: Rondo Retreat Centre  

Rondo Retreat Centre is located in the heart of the Kakamega Rainforest in Kenya. Accommodation consists of a variety of cottages, each equipped with bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a living area and verandahs. Guest can enjoy delicious meals served in the dining areas. Activities such as hiking, bird watching and wildlife sighting can be enjoyed on the property.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 5: RONDO RETREAT CENTRE, KAKAMEGA FOREST NATIONAL RESERVE

Day Itinerary

Enjoy a morning walk in the rainforest accompanied by the local ranger/guide, returning to reatreat centre late morning. Lunch at your retreat. Spend the afternoon at your leisure; take some time to yourself while listening to the sounds of the forest (and maybe the rain-fall!), or go for another walk in the rainforest, or learn about the K.E.E.P.,(Kakamega Environmental Education Project), which has a tree nursery program and a butterfly garden among its many initiatives.

Dinner and overnight at Rondo Retreat Centre – LDBB

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 6: RONDO RETREAT CENTRE, KAKAMEGA FOREST NATIONAL RESERVE

Day Itinerary

Spend another full day at your resort with visits to Kakamega Forest for the day’s birds and butterflies view.

All meals and overnight at Rondo Retreat Centre – LDBB

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 7: LAKE BOGORIA SPA RESORT, LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL PARK       

Lake Bogoria National Park

Situated in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Lake Bogoria National Park is made up of the magnificent Lake Bogoria and its beautiful surrounds. The landscape features vast grasslands, acacia-ficus woodlands and papyrus swamps. The rich blue-green algae which grow in the saline waters of Lake Bogoria attract the thousands of Lesser Flamingos. While the small national park has numerous hot springs along its western shore and is host to a variety of other creatures, visitors flock here to view the thousands of pink flamingoes fringing the blue water’s edge. This spectacle is a wildlife photographer’s dream.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast depart for the Rift Valley Region and onto Lake Bogoria. Lunch at your lodge. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure with a visit to the hot springs and geysers. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort – LDBB

Overnight: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort          

Located 266kms from Nairobi, Lake Bogoria Spa Resort is one of the only resorts in Kenya with a naturally heated pool. The resort’s accommodation consists of 6 executive rooms, 30 junior suites, 38 cottage rooms, 21 standard rooms, and 20 camping tents with beds and extensive spaces for personal camping. Each room is equipped with coffee/tea making facilities, a telephone, a minibar, a TV with satellite channels and an en-suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy a variety of tasty local and international cuisines at the on-site restaurant. Other amenities offered are bars, a massage parlour, a pool table, table tennis, a spa pool, a children playground and an outdoor swimming pool.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 8: LAKE BOGORIA SPA RESORT, LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL PARK       

Day Itinerary

Depart for Lake Baringo with picnic lunch and spend the day around the Lake as you spot the numerous bird species found in the area. In the evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort – LDBB

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 9: LAKE NAKURU LODGE, LAKE NAKURU  NATIONAL PARK         

Nakuru

Nakuru is a city on the shores of western Kenya’s Lake Nakuru, within a reserve that sprawls across almost 200km². It is the capital of Nakuru County, located in the Great Rift Valley. Ten kilometres from town lies the massive Menengai Crater. A hiking trail leads up to the rim of this ancient caldera, offering bird’s eye views over the lake and surrounds then plunges 400 metres down to the floor below, where you will find ancient forests. Lake Nakuru National Park, surrounding Nakuru, is home to exceptional birdlife, as well as over 50 varieties of mammals. These include tree climbng lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, rhino, antelope and various primates.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a bird watchers’ paradise. 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 188km² 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. Lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon proceed for a game drive till sun set. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge LDBB.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge      

Situated inside Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru Lodge is an eco-lodge that provides peerless views of wildlife and Lake Nakuru. Each guest rooms features a Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. The lodge also includes an in-house restaurant and an outdoor pool. Guests can visit must-see sights such as Egerton Castle and Menengai Crater less than 50km away from the property.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 10: AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE, KIMANA, AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Kimana

Located in the Loitokitok District of Kenya’s Rift Valley Province, close to the Kenyan border, Kimana is a beautiful, remote town boasting spectacular natural landscapes, an array of churches, and several enthralling wildlife parks. Nature and animal enthusiasts will delight in going on safaris at reserves such as the Kimana Sanctuary, where they can see mesmerising open plains, yellow fever trees, Mount Kilimanjaro in the south and the Chyulu Hills in the north. Visitors will have the chance to spot elephants, zebra, gazelle, eland, warthogs, vervet monkeys and kingfishers.

Day Itinerary

Early rise, breakfast and thereafter depart for Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is set at the foot of the most famous symbol of Africa. Mt Kilimanjaro broods high over Amboseli, generally cloaked by clouds but appearing in all its snow-shrouded magnificence from time to time. Kilimanjaro was once part of Kenya, but on the marriage of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. Queen Victoria gifted it to her beloved grandson, whose colony Tanzania then was, as the perfect wedding present.

The mountain now provides water for the park, wonderful views and, of course, the most glorious background for animal photography. After lunch proceed for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge – LDBB

Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge  

Nestled in 190 acres of wooded Masai land, the Lodge sits on the foothills of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.  Mature wooded gardens with a variety of trees and plants thrive in these surroundings.  Different species of birds, monkeys and squirrels dart through the gardens. There are 83 rooms in total, some with interconnecting doors – ideal for families – and 24 rooms can be turned into triples on request.  Two rooms are suitable for the physically challenged, and one room is a honeymoon suite.  The rooms are constructed as individual huts, and they are all spacious, with en-suite bathrooms and verandahs. Local materials and colours are used for furnishings, maintaining the African theme.  The totally private and spacious honeymoon suite has an ornamental fireplace and kitchenette.  A spacious verandah surrounds the suite, ideal for viewing the mountain in its glory.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 11: AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE, KIMANA , AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK        

Day Itinerary

Spend a full day in Amboseli National Park with morning & afternoon game drives.

All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge – LDBB.

Basis.

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 12: ASHNIL ARUBA LODGE, TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK          

Tsavo East National Park

Separating northern and southern Kenya, Tsavo East National Park features bushy grasslands, open plains dotted with baobabs alternating with semi-arid acacia scrub and lush woodlands. The arid environment with its unique red earth creates spectacular photo opportunities. This park is home to some of the largest elephant and buffalo herds in Kenya. Tsavo East boasts a rich biodiversity and is said to be one of the last remaining wildernesses. Visitors can enjoy many wonderful attractions including: Galana River and Lugard’s Falls; the magnificent Yatta Plateau; and Mudanda Rock, a natural viewpoint which overlooks a much visited and photographed drinking hole. The south of the park is busier, while north of Galana is a remarkably quiet wilderness where visitors can enjoy this unspoilt beauty.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast depart for Tsavo East National Park via Emali. Arrive at your lodge for lunch. Evening game drive followed by dinner and overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge – LDBB

Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge      

Ashnil Aruba Lodge lies in the heart of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. Its location is superb, just a couple of hours from the coast of Mombasa, 5hours leisurely drive from Nairobi and is located on the banks of Aruba Dam which was built in 1952 as a sport fishing recreational point in the park. Several watering holes nearby attract wildlife and spotting animals is easy because the park lies flat with savannah grassland.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 13: ASHNIL ARUBA LODGE, TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK          

Day Itinerary

Spend the full day in Tsavo East with an early morning and evening game drives.

All meals and overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge – LDBB

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 14: TURTLE BAY BEACH CLUB, WATAMU      

Watamu

Located north of Mombasa, the small coastal village of Watamu is renowned for the Watamu Marine National Park. The park boasts three sparkling bays, white-sand beaches and an underwater coral wonderland offering one of the best snorkelling and diving experiences on the East African coast. This charming village is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty; fringed by lush tropical rainforests and mangroves. Visitors flock here to spend lazy days on the beautiful Watamu and Turtle Bay beaches, explore the Gede Ruins, and fish in the mangrove-edged waterways of Mida Creek. Don’t the miss the opportunity to visit the nearby Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve to spot monkeys, elephants and a variety of rare bird species.

Day Itinerary

Depart for Watamu, arriving at your resort in the evening for check in, dinner and overnight at Turtle Bay Beach Club – HB

Overnight: Turtle Bay Beach Club  

Turtle Bay Beach Club is situated on 200metres of beach on the edge of the internationally acclaimed Watamu National Marine Park, one of the best in Kenya. The hotel buildings are set in 10 acres of tropically landscaped gardens with 145 rooms, three restaurants, three bars, entertainment lounge and swimming pool, and as such makes up one of the most extensive all-inclusive properties in Kenya.

Basis

Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

DAY 15: TURTLE BAY BEACH CLUB, WATAMU      

Day Itinerary

After breakfast depart for Arabuko Sokoke Forest for a morning birding activity. There are numerous species of birds found here such as the endangered Sokoke Pipit & Sokoke Scops Owl, others such as Blue mantled crested flycatcher, Forest batis, Plain backed sunbird, Red tailed ant thrush,  Green barbet, Mombasa woodpecker, Retz and Chestnut fronted helmet shrike, just mention a few.

Dinner and and overnight at Turtle Bay Beach Club – HB

Basis

Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

DAY 16: TURTLE BAY BEACH CLUB, WATAMU      

Day Itinerary

Spend another full day at your resort at leisure.

All meals and overnight at Turtle Bay Beach Club – HB

Basis

Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

DAY 17: END OF ITINERARY        

Day Itinerary

Pick up and transferred to the Moi International Airport /Malindi Airport, fly Nairobi. Arrive in good time for your International connection flight back home. ***End of Services***

Basis

Breakfast