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KENYA FAMILY
SAFARI HOLIDAY SPECIAL.
7 Nights / 8 Days - Sweetwaters - Samburu - Lake Nakuru -
Masai Mara - Nairobi
Day 01: NAIROBI – SWEETWATERS
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer
service representatives upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport. Your home tonight will be at the
exquisite SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP in the secluded heart of the
Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private
ranch, the camp is a “Rhino heaven” which
also supports a wide variety of other wildlife such as
elephants, giraffes etc, it is only here that you can have a
night game drive at extra cost. 25 of the 30 luxurious tents
overlook the water hole and some are built on stilts to offer
you a better view. Each luxurious tent comes with en-suite
facilities, a patio (verandah) and is set under a thatch roof.
A visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary should not be missed and
remember to pack your swimming gear because the camp has a
swimming pool, table tennis, board games and satellite
television. Lunch will be served at the Camp. Dinner and
overnight at luxurious SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP
Day 02:
SWEETWATERS – SAMBURU
After breakfast, we drive further north to SAROVA SHABA LODGE. It’s
located high above the banks of the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River
in the Shaba Game Reserve. The lodge beautifully incorporates
the existing natural springs as one of its special features. The
1989 movie “Born Free”, a true-life story of George and Joy
Adamson was shot in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were
shot at the lodge. An open-air restaurant over looking the
river, swimming pool, curio shop, bars, and it’s location at an
oasis make it a perfect base from which to explore the Shaba
Reserve, as well as its sister reserve - Buffalo Springs to the
west.
Apart from being the only location in Kenya where you will find
Gerenuk, the reserve is renowned for its unique collection of
other species of animals, such as Somali Ostrich, Reticulated
Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Cheetah, and Lions. After
Enjoying an afternoon Game (wildlife) viewing in the reserve
filled with scenic beauty, we return for dinner and overnight at
SAROVA SHABA LODGE .
Day 03:
SAMBURU
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa’s wild cats. From
the game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and relax
perhaps read a book/novel, sunbathe and go for a refreshing dip
in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading out again
on your afternoon game drive. All meals & overnight at, SAROVA
SHABA LODGE .
Day 04:
SAMBURU – LAKE NAKURU
After an early breakfast drive south through Isiolo, crossing
the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until we reach
Nanyuki town. Heading west we make a brief stopover at Thomson
Falls and then drive southward to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is
known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the
lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird
spectacle on earth which boasts any where between one and two
million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the
abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. 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.
Lunch will be served at LAKE NAKURU LODGE. An
afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the main
feature for the afternoon, dinner & overnight at LAKE NAKURU
LODGE..
Day 05: LAKE NAKURU –LAKE NAIVASHA
After an early breakfast, our safari will be destined for Lake
Naivasha, the only freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. The lake
is home to a large colony of hippos and it’s also a Mecca for
bird watchers and researchers since over 400 different species
of birds have been recorded here.
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.
Lunch will be served at Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon enjoy an
unforgettable and memorable boat ride. Later enjoy your dinner
prepared from the freshest lakeside produce and ingredients.
Dinner and overnight at LAKE NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB.
Day 06: LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA
Today our safari expedition will take us to the jewel of Kenya’s
parks, the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. This is Kenya’s
number one park and is always on every tourist’s “Must see
list”. Full of life with various types of animals and birds,
Masai Mara crown’s the climax of every safari in Kenya. Apart
from the big five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the
spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest,
zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania
crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding
grounds, which takes place in late July or August. .
Lunch will be served at the excellent MARA SERENA LODGE your new
home for the next two nights. After lunch and some time for
relaxation, or sunbathing and going for a dive in the pool, your
driver/guide will take you for an afternoon game drive in search
of the shy and elusive leopard, the solitary and ill-tempered
Rhino, lions, buffalos, and many others. As the sun starts to
edge its way dip into the African horizon it will be the perfect
opportunity to capture the beautiful Mara landscape on a camera.
Dinner & overnight at, MARA SERENA LODGE.
Day 07: MASAI MARA
An early morning game drive before dawn, followed by breakfast,
is the perfect start of another unforgettable and memorable day
in Africa. In between the morning and afternoon game drives you
can take time out to swim in the pool or simply sit back, relax
and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge and the natural
flora and fauna surrounding it. All meals and overnight at,
MARA SERENA LODGE.
Day 08: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
After breakfast we drive back to Nairobi with a game drive
enroute arriving early afternoon. Dinner and overnight at The
Stanley Hotel.
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