KENYA HIGHLIGHTS TRIP

Trip starts and ends in Nairobi

Duration:-  10 Days, 9 Nights 

Locations – Nairobi city | Samburu National Reserve | Mt. Kenya – Olpejeta Conservancy | Lake Nakuru
National Park
| Masai Mara National Reserve.

Trip OVERVIEW

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Kenya, starting with a full-day excursion in Nairobi National Park, a unique reserve close to the city, showcasing diverse wildlife against the backdrop of the cityscape. Delight in the immersive experience before continuing to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi. Here, witness the dedicated efforts to care for orphaned baby elephants, gaining profound insights into their lives. The journey unfolds with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, where detailed briefings await on conservation initiatives for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.

Venture into the ‘northern frontier’ to explore the unique wildlife of Samburu National Reserve, revealing species exclusive to the region, including the Gerenuk, Grevy’s Zebra, Besia Oryx, reticulated Giraffe, and the Somali Ostrich. Traverse the Great Rift Valley to reach Lake Nakuru, renowned for prolific birdlife and serving as a sanctuary for Rothschild giraffes and rhinos. This picturesque lake marks a captivating stop as you traverse the country from north to south.

Conclude your safari in the iconic Masai Mara, the quintessential home of the Big 5, and the dramatic stage for the breathtaking Great Migration, a natural spectacle unfolding between July and October. This reworked itinerary ensures a seamless and immersive exploration of Kenya’s diverse landscapes and unique wildlife, promising an enriching and unforgettable safari experience.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit to Nairobi National Park,
  • David Sheldrick’s wildlife trust.
  • Special Samburu five
  • Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary.
  • Visit olpejeta conservancy the biggest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
  • Lake nakuru a bird watchers paradise,
  • The annual wildebeest migration in masai mara.
  • Hot air ballon ride over the plains of masai mara.
  • The great rift-valley system and its lakes.
  • The big five search (elephant, lion, leopard, cape buffalo and the rhino.

Optional Experiences

  • Hot air Balloon safari in maasai mara.
  • Visit a local maasai village.
  • Night game drive in olpejeta conservancy
  • Lion tracking in olpejeta conservancy
  • Visit the two remaining northern white rhinos.
  • Meet Baraka the black rhino in olpejeta conservancy.

TRIP ITINERARY

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and after clearing customs and immigration, our concierge team will be there to greet you. You’ll be transferred to the comfortable Tamarind Hotel for your first overnight stay.

Overnight stay at Tamarind Tree Hotel.(BB)

After breakfast, depart for a full day excursion in Nairobi National Park, visiting the Giraffe Center and Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust, and culminating in a sumptuous lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant.

Overnight stay at Tamarind Tree Hotel (BB)

Following breakfast, travel north through the fertile farmlands of the central part of Kenya seeing pineapple, coffee, and vegetable farms with a stop along the way. Proceed further north past equator and Mt Kenya (17,000 ft) the highest mountain in Kenya and one of the main water towers of this beautiful country heading to Samburu game reserve arriving in time for check in and lunch at Elephant Bedroom Camp. Samburu national reserve is located on a semi arid area and is famous for its rugged landscape, unique wildlife i.e reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx, the long necked gerenuk and the Somali ostrich that are rearly found in other places. After a short Siesta, proceed for an afternoon game drive returning to your camp by sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp. FB.

Early morning tea or coffee is served and thereafter proceed for an early morning game drive returning for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for a mid-morning game drive and or visit a local Samburu village returning to the camp for lunch. After lunch, relax by the pool before setting off for an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge or camp as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bed Room Camp. FB.

Sumptuous breakfast is served followed by check out and a departure for Ol pejeta conservancy follows with one stop along the way arriving  sweetwaters camp in good time for check in lunch and a short break. 15.00 hrs visit the chimpanzee and the rhino sanctuary before proceeding with the evening game drive returning to the camp by sun set.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp. FB.

Full day at olpejeta ranch with both morning and afternoon game drives . The Conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa; in 2013, it reached a population milestone of 100 black rhino. It also houses the two remaining northern white rhino in the world. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated here which provides a haven for orphaned, abandoned, and rescued chimpanzees. It is the only place in Kenya where chimpanzees can be seen. The Conservancy is host to the “Big five game” animals among a large selection of other African animals, which makes it a popular safari destination. Breakfast,

lunch and dinner at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp. FB

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, described as an ornithological paradise in the world. This is a a four and half hours drive with a stop at equator and nyahururu known to many thompson’s water falls famous for its 237ft cascade. From here drive to the floor of the Great rift Valley arriving Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge in time for check in and lunch. After lunch and at 16.00 hrs, explore the park with an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. 
This spectacular park is famous for the the flamingoes, the rear – endangered Rothschilds giraffe and its a black rhino’s sanctuary not to mention over 450 different birds species.

Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. FB.

Early breakfast is served, check out and drive to masai Mara driving along the floor of the Great rift Valley. Later drive up the escarpment through the wheat and barley farms stopping in narok for a quick stop. Arrival in the masai Mara will be timely for check in, lunch and after Siesta depart for an evening game drive returning to the camp by sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.(FB)

As the light brightens over the mara and after an early breakfast head out for a full day game drive with picnic lunches to explore the magic of the rolling plains of the masai Mara National reserve famous for the annual wildebeest migration one of the “seven wonders of the world ” it is native to the Mara River in Kenya. The masai Mara is home to the big five (lion, elephant, leopard, Buffalo and the rhino) plus plenty of other plains game not to mention of the over 400
different birds species found there.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.(FB)

Breakfast is served, check out and depart for Nairobi arriving by afternoon and check in at Ole Sereni hotel for day room. Later, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta international Airport for your onward arrangements.

Cost OF Trip

NOTE

High Season: 01st July 2024 – 31st October 2024, 23rd December 2024 – 02nd January 2025.

Low season: 01st April 2024 – 30th June 2024.

Mid season: 03rd January 2024 – 31st March 2024, 01st November 2024 – 22nd December 2024

*SRS:  Single Room Supplement

INCLUDES

  • All accommodations and meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Full day excursion in Nairobi National Park, visit to David Sheldrick wildlife trust to see orphaned baby elephants, Later giraffe center and a visit to Karen Blixen museum with lunch at the Carnivore Restraunt.
  • Excursions and activities as specified in the itinerary.
  • Arrival and departure Airport transfers to and from hotels as indicated in your itinerary.
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver guide.
  • All applicable Game Park entrance fees
  • All game viewing drives as specified in the itinerary.
  • Guaranteed window seats with pop up roof for easy game viewing and easy photography.
  • Safari vehicles carry cold water for road trips.
  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society – (Emergency air rescue).
  • Internet access where applicable.

EXCLUDES 

  • International airfare & flight tickets.
  • Excess baggage fee.
  • Kenya Visa Fee.
  • Personal expenses such travel insurance, communication charges that include emails, faxes and phone calls.
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
  • Laundry charges.
  • Optional activities provided by hotels/lodges/camps.
  • Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person about 450 US Dollars).
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp/lodge staff and driver guide.
  • All statutory increase beyond our control.

TRIP GALLERY

Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos.

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

The Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river in Kenya. On the other side of the river is the Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 km² not-for-profit wildlife conservancy in Central Kenya's Laikipia County.

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