Overview

Recommended for All Ages

Nairobi
Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya.
Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place, and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Samburu National Reserve
Resting on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River and neighbouring the Buffalo Springs National Park, Samburu National Reserve is remote, hot and arid. The reserve spans over 165 square kilometres of the spectacularly scenic landscape featuring rugged hills, undulating plains and riverine forests. The park is home to abundant wildlife including a variety of rare species such as the reticulated giraffe, the long necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Grevy's Zebra and Beisa Oryx. Samburu was one of the homes of 'Elsa the Lioness', star of the best selling book and award-winning movie 'Born Free'. Visitors can enjoy viewing over 900 elephants, a variety of predators, and over 450 bird species.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Resting at the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain Range, in central Kenya's Laikipia County, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. It is also home to the last three remaining northern white rhino in the world. Originally a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya and now a pioneering wildlife conservancy, Ol Pejeta works to protect wildlife and provide a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees. The Conservancy is a popular safari destination and is home to the renowned ‘Big Five’ as well as a wide selection of other African animals including zebra, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, jackal, serval, hyena, vervet monkey and many more. Visitors can enjoy an assortment of outdoor activities such as horse rides, game walks, and nocturnal game drives.

Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Great Rift Valley Lakes and despite having no outlet, it is one of only two Rift Valley freshwater lakes. This beautiful lake is fringed by papyrus and acacia trees, a unique geologic landscape and supports a vast array of over 450 bird species. It serves as the main drinking hole for wildlife in the area such as zebra, eland, hippo, waterbuck, buffalo and much more. Visitors can look forward to excellent game viewing, intriguing night safaris, boating excursions around the lake as well as to Crescent Island for spectacular bird watching opportunities. Other popular activities include guided nature walks, horse riding, village visits and tours to neighbouring national parks.

Masai Mara
The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential.

8 Nights 9 Days Available on request
Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Nairobi.
(Meals: None).

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast depart by road to Samburu Game Reserve located at the North rugged Semi desert region. Samburu Game Reserve is well known for spectacular scenery and wildlife not found in the south: Reticulated Giraffe, the rare Grevy’s Zebra with its large furry ears, the Gerenuk antelope standing on its hind legs to feed and Somali Ostriches with their distinctive blue legs. Lunch upon arrival at your lodge then proceed on a game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drive. You may see Elephant, Cheetah, Leopard, Beisa Oryx, Impala, Dikdik, Waterbuck and a variety of birds. This lava plain includes a varied landscape of red dirt, thorn scrub, broken volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills and rocky outcroppings. Following the river’s curves, a forest of Doum Palms, Acacia and Tamarind is a magical contrast of cool green. Other areas of the Reserve include the Ewaso Nyiro River where crocodiles sun bath themselves on the banks. It also provides an oasis for a variety of game. Birds are abundant, with 365 species recorded, one for every day of the year. Overnight stay at Samburu.
(Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner)

Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast drive via the equator. Thereafter, we proceed to the Sweetwaters Tented Camp, home of the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Arguably one of the best places to observe and photograph Rhinos, the conservancy is also home to giraffes, lions, cheetahs and elephants. Enjoy an optional night game drive which can be booked only at the camp at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at Ol Pejeta.
(Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner)

Day 5: Lake Naivasha

Morning game drive at sweetwaters. After breakfast departure to Lake Naivasha, which is a freshwater lake. Lake Naivasha is on the floor of the East African Rift Valley. Birdlife is particularly abundant (over 460 species). It is a breeding ground for cormorants all year round. You might see pelicans and spoonbills perched on the dead trees and almost certainly the fish eagle. Lunch is at the resort. In the evening proceed for a boat ride. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / similar. (Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner)

Day 6: Lake Naivasha

After breakfast proceed to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. En route enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check in at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive at the Mara Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. Overnight at Masai Mara.
(Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner)

Day 7: Masai Mara
Early breakfast at the camp. Proceed for the morning game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch then later, set out on a late afternoon game spotting safari in the reserve and the opportunity to spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Dinner and Overnight at Masai Mara.
(Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner)

Day 8: Masai Mara
Explore Masai Mara with morning and evening game drives. Dinner and Overnight at Masai Mara.  (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 9: Masai Mara
Early morning game drive and breakfast at leisure. Lunch will be en route Nairobi. Proceed to Jomo Kenyatta International airport. (Meals: Breakfast and Lunch)

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers at Nairobi.
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary on twin-sharing.
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Boat Ride at Lake Naivasha.
  • All park entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Transport & Game-drives in 4X4 Landcruisers (Non AC).
  • Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide
  • 2 x 500ML bottle of mineral water per person per day.
  • Meals as per the itinerary.
  • Services of an Expert Naturalist from Team Foliage.
  • Goods and Services Tax.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Any Airfares + Taxes
  • Any kind of insurance.
  • Tips.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Any kind of drinks.
  • Kenya Visa for Indian Nationals.
  • Excursions not detailed in above program viz. Hot Air Balloon Safari, Tribal village visit etc.
  • Anything not mentioned under 'Price Includes'.