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.

Day Itinerary

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi in the morning; You will be met after clearing with immigration formalities and our driver will pick you up in our safari vans and drive you to your hotel for check-in and overnight

Overnight: Wildebeest Eco Camp

Reference No: HASSP008-9

A complex of tented camps surrounded by lush greenery in the suburb of Lang’ata, Nairobi, Wildebeest Eco Camp is situated close to Nairobi National Park as well as the area’s shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Accommodation options include tented camps and cottages. Guests can make use of the free Wi-Fi, flush toilets, hot showers, an infinity swimming pool, a bar, a restaurant and a lounge with DSTV. Local attractions include Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen House & Museum, AFEW Giraffe Centre and The National Museum.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day Itinerary

After an early breakfast drive to the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, arriving at the lodge in time for lunch (150 km). With over 400 species of bird, this freshwater lake is a birding paradise. Along the lake ’ s fabled waters, we are bound to see some of the area’s more intriguing species—hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and even the arboreal colobus monkey. Lake Naivasha lies in the Great Rift Valley and the name derives from the local Maasai name Nai’posha, meaning”rough water” because of the sudden storms which can arise. Rest of the afternoon at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions including guided walks with naturalists or boat rides. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Activities

Bird Watching

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Nakuru

Nakuru is a city on the shores of western Kenya’s Lake Nakuru, within a reserve that sprawls across almost 200 square kilometres. It is the capital of Nakuru County, located in the Great Rift Valley. Ten kilometres from town lies the massive Menengai Crater. A hiking trail leads up to the rim of this ancient caldera, offering bird’s eye views over the lake and surrounds then plunges 400 metres down to the floor below, where you will find ancient forests. Lake Nakuru National Park, surrounding Nakuru, is home to exceptional birdlife, as well as over 50 varieties of mammals. These include lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, rhino, antelope and various primates.

Day Itinerary

Lake Nakuru National Park is a 1-hour drive from Naivasha. In the morning you will depart with packed lunch boxes and enjoy the day at the Lake and an afternoon game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru is famous for a large variety of games that can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black andWhiteRhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game. There are approximately 400 other species of birds found there. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Overnight: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

Reference No: HASSP009-10

Flamingo Hill Camp is situated within the famous Lake Nakuru National Park, which lies within the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. Nestled between the “honeymoon hills”, and set in beautifully landscaped grounds with natural foliage and a variety of indigenous African plants and flowers, Flamingo Hill Camp provides superb, tented accommodation.

Flamingo Hill Camp is an eco-friendly establishment. Part of the money earned from the camp is used for environmental restoration and endangered species.

Cosy, warm and inviting with a personal touch, Flamingo Hill Camp offers the traveler a home away from home.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

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.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast you will check out and depart to the Mara reserve, home to the big five, and numerous plains game. Welcome to the Masai Mara National Park, a nun disputed paradise for the sheer quantity and variety of wildlife. Renowned for its lions and for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, Kenya’s greatest reserve is as magical as your wildest safari dreams. Everything about this reserve is outstanding. The wildlife is abundant and the gentle rolling grasslands ensure that animals are never out of sight. Birds, too, are prolific. Including migrants, well over 450 species have been recorded, among them,57speciesofbirdsofprey. The climate is gentle, rarely too hot and well-spread rainfall year-round. Rain, when it falls almost always chooses the late afternoon or night. Between July and October, when the great wildebeest migration is in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the sensation is unparalleled. Masai Mara is one of the best plains’ game reserves where you can actually encounter a live discovery. Channelahavenforviewingacongregaonofallsortsofanimalsinafive-mile radius: A pride of lions can be spotted ready to make a run for gazelle. Arrive in time for a hot lunch at the camp. Proceed for a rewarding afternoon game drive till evening.

Overnight: Julia’s River Camp

Reference No: HASSP009-10

Hidden on a sleepy bend of the Talek River, in the midst of the Masai Mara’s endless savannah, our exclusive tented camp, opened in 2012, is the perfect place to start your safari adventures! Its privileged location guarantees that we see and hear lots of wildlife without even leaving the camp… lions, hippos, wildebeest, elephants and even leopard have visited!

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day Itinerary

Spend two days at leisure with morning and afternoon Game viewings drive or a full day game drive in the reserve. You will be guided by the expert driver-guides to spot the big five game among other like, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, Topi and Eland, and many more species of plains’ game offer a rich choice of food for the dominant predators; lion, leopard and cheetah which hunt in this pristine wilderness. In the mara river, hippo submerges at the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to snort and grumble their displeasure. Seemingly, the drowsy crocodiles sunbathe on the riverbanks, mouth agape, and waiting with subtle cunning for prey at which to strike with lightning swiftness

Activities

Game Drive

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day Itinerary

Spend two days at leisure with morning and afternoon Game viewings drive or a full day game drive in the reserve. You will be guided by the expert driver-guides to spot the big five game among other like, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, Topi and Eland, and many more species of plains’ game offer a rich choice of food for the dominant predators; lion, leopard and cheetah which hunt in this pristine wilderness. In the mara river, hippo submerges at the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to snort and grumble their displeasure. Seemingly, the drowsy crocodiles sunbathe on the riverbanks, mouth agape, and waiting with subtle cunning for prey at which to strike with lightning swiftness

Activities

Game Drive

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

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.

Day Itinerary

Enjoy breakfast at the camp then check out and proceed for more game viewing before departing the Masai Mara with a lunch stopover at Narok town. Later proceed to Nairobi city, check at your hotel, refresh then depart for dinner at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Wildebeest Eco Camp

Reference No: HASSP009-10

A complex of tented camps surrounded by lush greenery in the suburb of Lang’ata, Nairobi, Wildebeest Eco Camp is situated close to Nairobi National Park as well as the area’s shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Accommodation options include tented camps and cottages. Guests can make use of the free Wi-Fi, flush toilets, hot showers, an infinity swimming pool, a bar, a restaurant and a lounge with DSTV. Local attractions include Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen House & Museum, AFEW Giraffe Centre and The National Museum.

Basis

Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Amboseli National Park

Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast you will be picked up for an exciting game drive in the Nairobi National Park, the game drive will last two hours and will be followed by a Nairobi CityDayTrip where they will spend a wonderful half-day at the historical Karen Blixen museum(OutofAfrica)and with giraffes and baby elephants! Visiting the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage-The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: A Haven for Elephants and Rhinos. Later in the afternoon to Amboseli National Park arriving at the foothill of the majestic Kilimanjaro in time for dinner and overnight. Amboseli lies immediately North West of Mt.Kilimanjaro, on the border with Tanzania. Amboseli National Park, the second most popular animal park after Maasai Mara,is260km(160miles)from Nairobi, on the border with the neighboring country of Tanzania. Large concentrations of wildlife occur here in the dry season, making Amboseli a popular tourist destination. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty. Its magnificent situation at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro combined with its excellent opportunities to view Kenya’s animals, makes it one of the most-visited safari parks in Kenya. Amboseli National Park is known for its large herd of over 900 free-ranging elephants. This is the best national park to visit to see these wonderful and huge creatures. Large concentrations of wildlife occur here in the dry season, making Amboseli a popular tourist destination. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic beauty. After breakfast, depart for a rewarding afternoon game drive till evening.

Overnight: AA Lodge Amboseli

Reference No: HASSP009-10

AA LODGE AMBOSELI is located Amboseli next to Amboseli National Park main gate (Kimana Gate). It’s 240 km from Nairobi, 90 km from Namanga , 16 km from Amboseli airstrip and 90km from Emali-Loitoktok Tarmac Road. It’s the newest ‘jewel’ and first presence of AA group of lodges in East Africa offering A-class Hospitality Experiences.

The lodge is set in 60 acres of land and commands a strategic location due to its proximity to the park, the authentic culture of the local Maasai Community and the panoramic views of the snow caped Mt. Kilimanjaro.

With a total of 60 rooms, the lodge is intimate and friendly with many personal touches. It offers some of the finest accommodation experiences with rooms’ facilities tastefully furnished and modern. Based on guests taste and preferences, the lodges diverse room portfolio gives guests option to choose with bed occupancy set as double, twin, triple, double plus an extra bed. A quartet and a baby coat can also be arranged.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day Itinerary

Spend a full day within this beautiful reserve viewing wildlife, birds, and exploring the natural ecosystem that exists within this park as you view and photograph the scenic landscape which characterizes this park. Enjoy the Morning and afternoon game drives.

Activities

Game Drive

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, depart from the park and proceed to Nairobi for your international flight back home.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast