Kenya Safari and Coast
Kenya Safari and Coast
This is a wonderful safari taking in the beauty of Kenya. Visit Mount Kenya, the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and the Samburu National Reserve. With lodges located in excellent spots, game-viewing is consistently good. Finish with time spent relaxing on the white sand beaches of the Kenyan coast. This safari is available as a private tour or a scheduled tour, full details found below.
1 night Nairobi • 2 nights Samburu National Reserve • 1 night Mount Kenya/Aberdare • 1 night Lake Nakuru • 2 nights Masai Mara • 7 nights Mombasa Coast
Day 1 Nairobi
Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Stay : The Sarova Stanley Hotel (B)
Day 2 Samburu National Reserve
Heading north after an early breakfast, you’ll pass near Thika and continue north through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you’ll continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it’s a fairly short hop to Shaba where you’ll arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive arriving back at the lodge as the sun sets.
Stay: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (BLD)
Day 3 Samburu National Reserve
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Then for the remainder of the morning, one is able to relax by the pool or terrace, overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Stay: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (BLD)
Day 4 Mount Kenya/Aberdare
Leave after breakfast and drive south into the forests of the Aberdare Mountain range, arriving at 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.
Stay: Serena Mountain Lodge (BLD)
Day 5 Mount Kenya - Lake Nakuru
An early morning start takes you north west as you head for Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson’s Falls for its 237 foot cascade. Now travel in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. This is often coloured a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Once in the park, enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Stay: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (BLD)
Day 6 Masai Mara Game Reserve
After an early morning breakfast leave the flamingo fringed Lake Nakuru behind and head for Njoro town, where you begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment. Then, heading due south, travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Masai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. You’ll travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Stay: Sarova Mara Game Camp (BLD)
Day 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Masai Mara, known locally as ’The Mara’ and named after the traditional tribe from the area, is a large wildlife reserve and easily one of the best in the world. The reserve is well known for its high number of big cats; indeed its possible to spot Africa’s ’Big 5’ here with relative ease owing to the large concentration of wildlife. During the migration which occurs between July and October, migratory animals including tens of thousands of wildebeest pass through the park from the Serengeti in search of fresh pastures. Enjoy an early morning and evening game drive in the park.
Stay: Sarova Mara Game Camp (BLD)
Day 8 Mombasa
After breakfast you’ll depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From here 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 on a road built by Italian prisoners during World War II. You’ll arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital around midday and be dropped off at the airport for your flight to Mombasa. On arrival in Mombasa, transfer to the delightful Afro Chic hotel on Diani Beach.
Stay: Afro Chic Diani (BLD)
Days 9-15 Diani Beach, Mombasa Coast
After a thrilling safari, these days can be spent relaxing in the comfort of the hotel. The sparkling swimming pool and white-sand beach is perfect for relaxation.
Stay: Baobab Beach Resort (BLD)
Day 16 Mombasa
Today, transfer to Mombasa airport for your flight to the UK.
Pricing information
15-day tailor-made itinerary
Prices from: £2,673 to £3,821 pp
Valid for travel: Until 9 December 2012
Package includes: International flights, transfers, all scheduled safari activities and park fees, 14 nights accommodation with meals as indicated.
B = breakfast • L = lunch • D = dinner
Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply
To book, call 0845 643 6562
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX101729.
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