SKTC05: 16 Days Nairobi, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Musoma, Lukuba Island, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Arusha, Amboseli, Nairobi.
Day 1: Arrival JKIA
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Nairobi Serena where you will be staying for the first night booked on bed and breakfast basis.
Meals: BB
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
Depart after breakfast and drive northwards via Nanyuki and Mt Kenya to the Samburu National Reserve. Rugged & remote, this wildlife reserve provides some of the best and most colorful game viewing in the country arriving at the Lodge in time for lunch. Proceed for an afternoon game drive in this dry area of Northern Kenya. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Samburu Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3: Aberdares National Park
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to Aberdares. You arrive in time for lunch at the Luxurious Tented camp (The Sweetwater's). The camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole and thus offers our visitors an unforgettable opportunity to watch and photograph animals in their Natural Habitat. Afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwater's Tented camp.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Sweetwater's Tented camp Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park
Leave Sweetwater's after breakfast and a last look at the water hole. Drive to Lake Nakuru where you arrive at the Lion Hill lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon proceed for a game drive in this Bird and Rhino sanctuary. Proceed to the Pink Lake to see the Flamingoes in their large numbers. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill
Day 5: Masai Mara
We depart for the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve after breakfast with some game viewing on the way and picnic lunch enroute. The Masai Mara is famous for it's Black Manned Lion, Elephants and Buffaloes that make three out of the Big Five though luck is essential for sporting the other two. This park's animals concentration and abundance is second to none. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 6: Masai Mara
Morning and Evening game viewing in these Game Reserve with optional walks to Maasai villages. Balloon safari over Mara plains can be arranged for at an extra cost to have a clear birds' eye view of this reserve. Masai Mara is famous for the Big Five and for the annual migration of Wild animals from Serengeti in search of green pastures. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Musoma
Depart Masai Mara after breakfast, crossing the boarder at Migori and drive to Musoma Town. If time permits, continue to Lukuba Island Lodge Lake Victoria. (You will be met by our representative at Musoma, who will escort you to the staging point of departure on board on one of the boats to the Island, which takes approx 45 minutes.)
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Tembo Beach Hotel at Musoma or Lukuba Island lodge at Lake Victoria.
Day 8: Lake Victoria
Spend the morning fishing, with excellent opportunities of hooking some Nile Perch. Lunch at the Lodge. Afternoon relax on the beach opportunities to swim for those interested. Evening Sundowner trip on one of the speed boats on the Island, watching the sun go down and Great birding opportunities visiting bird Island and nyonyo along the Speke channel.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Lukuba Island lodge.
Day 9: Serengeti
Drive to Serengeti National Park towards the western part of the Serengeti Eco system. For the most dramatic wildlife spectacle on the planet. We reach the croc-infested waters of the Grumeti River, the dramatic crossing point where thousands of wildebeest fall prey to the watching predators as they cross the river en route to the dry season grassy plains of the famous Masai Mara. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Kirawira Tented Camp.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Kirawira Tented Camp.
Day 10: Serengeti
Spend these day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti, arguably the Most famous national park in the world, the vast predator rich Serengeti needs little introduction. The primeval paradise has been subject of countless wildlife films, each seeking to capture the unique spirit of this exhilarating eco-system that was until recently the domain of a favored few. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro, via Olduvai Gorge, a prehistoric site where the Leakey's discovered the most important hominoid fossils. Enjoy hot lunch at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. This afternoon will be spent game viewing in the Crater, returning for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, spend the day in the Crater with packed lunches for a full day game viewing in this vast conservation area famous for the largest concentration of wild animals. Ngorongoro is a perfectly formed sunken volcano that hosts a wide cross section of wildlife. Ascend the crater floor in the evening for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 13: Manyara
After breakfast, proceed to lake Manyara National Park at the base of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for the tree-climbing lions. The saline lake is popular with large flocks of flamingoes among others bird species. Dinner and overnight at Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 14: Amboseli
After breakfast, morning game drive, then proceed to Arusha arriving in time for Lunch, at the Impala hotel. Proceed to Amboseli through Namanga Boarder with game drive enroute to the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 15: Amboseli
At 06:30 hrs: Proceed for a pre-breakfast game drive. Amboseli provides visitors with a clear view of Mt.Kilimanjaro, forming the backdrop and of importance is the panoramic sunset illuminating the park with beautiful romantic suns' rays. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for further game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 16: Amboseli/Nairobi
After breakfast leave the Lodge for the last game drive. Return to the lodge for an early lunch and proceed to Nairobi in the afternoon arriving at Nairobi Serena in the evening. Rest of the time in the hotel at leisure. At 6.45 pm we will pick you and proceed for dinner at the famous carnivore restaurant (One of the Top 50 restaurants in the world). After a wonderful dinner back to Nairobi Serena for overnight.
Meals: BB
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena.
Day 17: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your Flight home.
END OF OUR UNFORGETABLE SAFARI.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
The above price includes:
- Pick up at JKIA and return to JKIA.
- Transport in a Toyota safari Land-cruiser with pop-up roof for easy photography and game viewing
- ALL park entry fees
- Full Board accommodation in Serena Lodges as mentioned on the itinerary
- Water packed in cooler boxes while on safari 1 liter per person per day
- Unlimited game drivers in all mentioned parks
- Driver's allowances and his salaries
- Car and driver Entry fees
- Any P.T.A Insurance for the vehicle where applicable
- Complementary dinner at the carnivore on the last night
Our Pricing Excludes:
- Excursion diverting from the set itinerary (BUT itinerary can be altered to fit your desires)
- Tips to the guide (USD 10 per day)
- Laundry, drinks, Airport departure taxes
- Curio Shop purchases, telephone calls
- Travel insurance and any items of personal nature
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