BIG 5 WILD CLASSIC SAFARI

8DAYS 7 NIGHTS AMBOSELI-ABERDARES-L.NAKURU-L.NAIVASHA-MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

$1027-1500 USD

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Safari summary

This tour program covers most of the biggest and most attractive tourist destinations. It offers you a chance to encounter and get nearer to the big five and other wild species


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months July, August, September, October, November, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Night game drives

Itinerary

Day 1

Amboseli | Kilimanjaro | Nairobi

DAY 1 NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK This morning we depart Nairobi and drive through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, which is home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen. Masai warriors are famous and are proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world.    A spectacular game run en-route is planned to arrive at Sentrim Amboseli lodge in time for lunch. After lunch set off for another spectacular game drive. Amboseli has big game including Lion, Cheetah antelope, Zebra, Wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe. The afternoon game run is planned to introduce you to intense beauty and drama that fill each day here. Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro – can be seen from the lodge. Accommodation at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Meal Plan: (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast)

Day 2

Amboseli

DAY 2 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK – ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK Depart Amboseli after breakfast for Nyeri to arrive at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri town in time for lunch. After lunch have an evening game drive at 3pm in Aberdare National Park, the park is an isolated volcanic range that forms the eastern wall of Rift valley, it is also an important water catchment area providing water to Tana and Athi River. The park is home to the Big Five animals, others include the rare bongo, giant forest hog, major attractions in the park are; numerous waterfalls, moorlands, Kimathi hide out and Mau mau caves. After game drive return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Accommodation at White Rhino Hotel. Meal plan (lunch, dinner & breakfast)

Day 3

Lake Nakuru

DAY 3 NYERI – NAKURU NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, we drive through the Great Rift Valley stopping at one of the highest towns in Kenya, Nyahururu for lunch. The main attraction here is the 236 foot Thomson Falls. Part of the Ewaso Nyiro River, these cascading falls tumble to the thick forest below. After lunch proceed to Lake Nakuru national Park for a game drive, the park is also known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because it is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth which boasts anywhere between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. Other birds includes Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans plus other intra- African Migrants. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope.After evening game drive; proceed to Sentrim Elementaita lodge for dinner and overnight stay Accommodation at the Sentrim Elementaita Lodge Meal Plan (Dinner & breakfast)

Day 4

DAY 4 : LAKE NAKURU - LAKE NAIVASHA After  breakfast, relax at the lodge overlooking lake Elementaita until lunch time. After lunch depart for Lake Naivasha which is the only freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. The lake is home to a large colony of hippos and it also has many bird species. The lakes location and wildlife makes it an ideal place for an afternoon boat ride. A visit to the liberating Crescent Island, which is completely undeveloped, wild and free, is one of the few places on earth where you can walk among herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, giraffe and dik diks. There are no predators and no fences so it will be quite a liberating and exciting feeling to walk among the wildlife an experience only possible in the African lion safari. Accommodation at Carnelley camp. Meal plan (dinner & breakfast)

Day 5

Serengeti

DAY 5 LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE Enjoy an early breakfast, then check out of the hotel and proceed on a game drive en– route to Maasai Mara. A pleasant drive across the dramatic Great Rift Valley brings you to Narok Township a Maasai business centre. After a short stop over continue to Maasai Mara Game Reserve to arrive in time for lunch to your lodge. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five that is Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard. A game drive will be conducted after lunch, then proceed to the lodge for an enjoyable dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation at Sentrim Mara Lodge Meal Plan (Lunch & Dinner)

Day 6

Masai Mara | Serengeti

DAY 6 MASAI MARA RESERVE After breakfast, proceed for a morning game drive in search for wild animals. You will drive to the famous Mara River in search of hippos and crocodiles; between July and September, there is the Great Migration of the Wildebeest from Serengeti plains to Masai Mara through Mara River. This annual event was named as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. En-route you will also see the Kenya-Tanzania border that marks one side of the Mara Triangle. You will have your lunch in the park and proceed on a game drive probably in search of animals not seen so far. Accommodation at Sentrim Mara Lodge Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 7

Nairobi

DAY 7 MASAI MARA – NAIROBI Have an early morning game drive and then return to the camp for breakfast. This is the best time to have game drives since the animals both nocturnal and diurnal are active before the sun sends them off under the shades. After relax in the lodge as you watch animals rooming around. After lunch proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the evening. Accommodation at Sentrim 680 Meal Plan: (Dinner & Breakfast)

Day 8

Nairobi

DAY 8 : NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK SAFARI      After breakfast visit Nairobi National Park for a morning game drive, this is the only national park in a city in the whole world. You can spend time in game viewing in the park which is just 8km from the city Centre. It has “Big Five with an exception of the Elephant. It also gives you the opportunity to see many of other Savannah game such as Giraffe, Zebra, Impala, Warthog and Eland to mention but a few. The park is bounded by Hippo pool and has two animal orphanages that is Daphne shedricks which is home for orphaned Elephants and Rhinos and Nairobi Animal Orphanaje which is home to many animal species including; lion, cheetah, leopard and many others. After game drive, drive back to Nairobi city. Price Includes •    All park fees and government taxes. •    Transport and airport Transfer on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography •    Meals and Accommodation in single/double/triple room at full board as indicated in the itinerary •    Services of Professional English-speaking driver- guide. Price Excludes •    International airfare •    Entrance fee to Thompson falls in Nyahururu and Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha •    Boat riding fee at Lake Naivasha •    Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, traveller insurance. •    Souvenirs and tips to driver-guide NB: RATES ARE PER PERSON SHARING  

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