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13 Days Kenya Special Safari

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki, Kenya
Duration

13 Days 12 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Kenya’s diverse landscapes on our 13 Days Kenya Special Safari. This extraordinary adventure promises a kaleidoscope of experiences, from the towering peaks of Mount Kenya to the arid beauty of Samburu. Traverse the enchanting Aberdares, where lush forests meet open moorlands, and discover the breathtaking wildlife of Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

As you journey further, Lake Nakuru’s flamingos will captivate your senses, while Lake Naivasha’s serene waters beckon for exploration. The iconic Amboseli National Park unveils its majestic elephants with the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Maasai Mara’s wildlife spectacle awaits.

This safari is a symphony of nature’s wonders, a fusion of cultures, and an immersion into Kenya’s soul.

Itinerary

Day 01: Mount Kenya

On arrival at the JKIA, you will be met by our representative and a driver guide who will brief you on your safari. Depart for the cooler Mount Kenya region at the shadows of  Mount  Kenya. Afternoon optional activities depending on your safari accommodation preference. Mount Kenya safari club: Relaxation and optional activities at the exclusive club.What you may see / do around Mt. Kenya National park. Elephants, Tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbuck, water buck,Elands,rhino,cheepanzee. Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club (L.D.B)www.fairmonthotels.com

Day 02: Samburu

After breakfast drive to the northern side, cross the equator and get to see the beautiful and magnificent view of Mount Kenya snow capped peaks, You will also get to see the wheat farm plantation. Arrive at the Samburu National Reserve, where you spot crocodiles along the sun-baked banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River. And if Samburu's scenery looks familiar, it's not déjà vu; these open plains featured prominently in the award-winning British drama, Born Free. Our destination is Samburu National Reserve, a wilderness retreat of grassy savannah, rolling mountains and glimmering horizons obstructed only by passing elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, and giraffes. Your very first game drive is a smorgasbord of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including sightings of hippos and Nile crocodiles (oh my!). The reserve is also home to kind-hearted Kamunyak ("Blessed One"), the miracle lioness who adopted at least six oryx calves. She hasn't been seen since 2004; will you be the one who spots her next? Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (L.D.B)

Day 03: Samburu

Awake with the sun for an early morning game drive. You're on the lookout for Samburu's special "Big Five" – rare sightings of Beisa oryx, gerenuk, Grévy's zebra, Masai ostrich, and reticulated giraffe (Somali giraffe). Just as the outdoors heat up, we're back inside for breakfast and leisure time at the lodge's pools, poolside bar and health club. As the sun's golden rays descend into the horizon, the bush comes alive with big game and hulking predators. Take advantage of dropping mercury and rising animal sightings, and head out on your second game drive (16:00) to spot hunting wildcats and lumbering elephants. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (L.D.B)

Day 04: Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweet Waters)

Depart after breakfast and drive through the white highlands farms, and have very beautiful views of Mt. Kenya and the Great Rift Valley to Sweetwaters private ranch, close to Mount Kenya. After buffet lunch siesta enjoy a first introduction to the wildlife of Kenya and a chance to see Elephant, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra and Antelope. Sweetwaters has a Chimpanzee Sanctuary and you will have a great chance to see these animals that resemble man. Dinner and overnight at the camp. After dinner observe the animals gathering to drink at the floodlit waterhole. Sweetwaters Tented Camp(L.D.B)

Day 05: Aberdares

Early morning breakfast then and drive across the slopes of Mt. Kenya to Outspan Hotel for Lunch. After Lunch drive to the Aberdares National Park, lions, leopards, elephants, rhino and other species that have adapted to the dense forest may be seen. Dinner and overnight at the famous first tree hotel in Africa, Treetops lodge, Queen Elizabeth II rose to thrown while at Treetops. It provides night game viewing at the floodlit waterhole from the comfort of your hotel. www.aberdaresafarihotels.com

Day 06:. Nakuru

Early breakfast then drive to Lake Nakuru Nationa Park. When you first catch sight of Lake Nakuru, your brain won't register what your eyes are seeing. Is the lake rimmed with pink-sand beach? But no, sands don't move… Are those fallen cherry blossoms, dancing in the breeze? They can't be. As we get closer, the mystery is revealed: Lake Nakuru's rosy shores are populated by thousands of flamingos, packed so thick their salmon down creates the optical illusion of a pink-fringed lake. Arive in the time for lunch. Afternoon game drives into this unique park, located in the picturesque Great Rift Valley. The park's diverse ecosystems give birth to a startling array of sights and animal sightings. Scan the bushed grasslands, yellow acacia trees and blue-green lake for buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, black and white rhinos, baboons, lions, hyena and more than 400 bird species. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge (L.D.B)

Day 07: Maasai Mara

Now close your eyes and call to mind the African savannah, where a leopard races through golden grasses that dance in the wind. Envision a smiling woman, bedecked in a kaleidoscope of beads and fabrics. See a dazzle of zebras, zigging and zagging across the plains in a coordinated dance of camouflage. Now open your eyes. You are there: here, in the Africa of postcards and of dreams – in the reality of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The magic of this incredible region is owed to many things: to the friendly Maasai, a centuries-old tribe and enduring culture; to the scenic beauty of these sun-dappled plains; to the vast natural diversity found here, from Africa's Big Five game to the millions of wildebeest that beat a path through the reserve every year. This is the Africa where blackened profiles of giraffes and rhinoceros’s parade against an orange horizon, and where lions get so close, you can almost feel their breath on your face. Welcome. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge (L.D.B)

Day 08: Maasai Mara

As dawn unfolds over the Maasai Mara, the origins of the region's name soon become clear: Mara, Maasai for "spotted," is an apt description for the whimsical smattering of fluffy clouds, gnarled trees, and ever-changing shadows that dot the landscape. And on today's morning and afternoon game drives, we delve deep into this spectacular scenery. We search for grazing giraffes, speedy antelopes and wading hippos, but our most sought-after sightings are of Africa's Big Five – the five most fierce and dangerous animals on the continent: African buffalo, black rhinos, bush elephants, leopards and lions. And if we timed our trip right, there's more: the Great Migration. This annual event is considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, and for good reason: every year, millions of wildebeest (gnu) and hundreds of thousands of zebra thunder across Tanzania's Serengeti and into the Maasai Mara, comprising the largest land animal migration in the world. You will remember this sight forever, but it is the cadence of the animals' racing hooves that will forever reverberate through you memories. Options: You may take an early morning hot air balloon ride to see wildlife migration from the air  USD $450 per person or visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta /village to get to know their cultures, traditions and very authentic way of life. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge (L.D.B)  

Day 10: Naivasha

This time, our ascent up the mountain threatens to take us out of the scenic Great Rift Valley; we stop just short, at the valley's highest point (1,890 metres / 6,200 feet) and the site of a startling blue-green lake and undulating mountains. Grey bumps dapple the waters of Lake Naivasha like giant boulders – boulders with teeth, that is. The hulking masses are not rocks, but grinning hippos that share the lake with pink-hued flamingos, imposing antelope, long-necked giraffes, and countless other animals that seeks sustenance from the lake. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (L.B.D).

Day 11: Amboseli

A whirlwind travel day begins with early breakfast at Naivasha, continues with lunch and culminates with dinner in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. Amboseli National Park sits on an international border, its Kenyan sights flanked by Tanzania's imposing stratovolcano – the tallest peak in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain the world. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa/serena Lodge www.sopalodges.com/ www.serenahotels.com

Day 12: Amboseli

Two game drives take us into the wilds of Amboseli. The park is well known for the vast elephant herds that saunter these plains, seemingly unaware that here, in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, they are not the biggest game in town. Ferocious lions, motionless on their elevated perches, survey their kingdom. African buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, black rhinos and cheetah share the savannah. There's no question why photographers consider Amboseli to be one of Kenya's most photogenic destinations. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa/Serena Lodge.

Day 13: Drop Off

Today you will bid your host’s farewell after breakfast will be transferred to JKIA for your flight back. END OF YOUR MEMORSBLE SAFARI EXPERIENCE

Included/Excluded

  • Meet and greet service
  • Accommodation as indicated or similar subject to availability
  • Three meals in a day as indicated B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner.
  • unlimited game drives.
  • Transport in a safari land cruiser as indicated
  • Park Entrance fees, taxes and service charges.
  • 01 litre per person per day - Mineral water whilst on safari
  • All extra meals
  • Items of personal Nature i.e. Drinks, Laundry, Telephone Calls, Clothing
  • Tips to driver guides, porters and waiters
  • Items / Activities not included in the itinerary

Durations

13 Days

Tour's Location

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki, Kenya

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