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SDD
02 : TWIGA SAFARI
7Nights/8Days
- Aberdares - Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Nairobi
Day
01: NAIROBI - ABERDARE
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer
service representatives upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport. From here we drive you to your base hotel, ABERDARES
COUNTRY CLUB for lunch.
After lunch you will be transferred to the "Tree Hotel"
THE ARK strategically located
in the heart of Aberdares forests. Resembling and named after biblical
Noah's Ark, the lodge has 60 "cabin-styled rooms, all of which
have private bathroom and shower. There are three decks from which
numerous
balconies and lounges provide excellent vantage points for game
(Wildlife) viewing. This unique game lodge overlooks floodlit waterholes
and saltlick, which attract a variety of wildlife (elephants, rhinos,
leopards, bushbucks, bongos), that come here to quench their thirsty
and lick on the salt. For those of you who can't live without a
cup of tea or caffeine, you can also quench your thirst in the lounge,
which remains open all night long. Dinner & overnight at THE
ARK (BLD).
Day
02: ABERDARE - SAMBURU
After a leisure breakfast we depart for Samburu National Reserve
by driving north through the high wheat fields of Timau, crossing
the equator and then down into the thorny landscape of Samburu country.
This area boosts of unique northern species of wildlife which are
not found in any other part south of equator, here you will find
the Grevy zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich,
the long necked gerenuk, herds of elephants and their predators
abound. The life-giving Uaso Nyiro River plays a major role in the
ecosystem of this region.
Your new home for the next two nights will be at the luxurious SAMBURU
INTREPIDS CAMP. The camp is situated in the shade of
tall acacias along the Ewaso Nyiro River, a favorite hang-out for
herds of elephant passing through. The beautifully appointed bedrooms
tents have wooden verandahs and spacious en-suite bathrooms with
hot and cold water, showers and flush toilets. After lunch and time
to relax you will be head off for an afternoon game drive in this
spectacular game reserve. Overnight SAMBURU
INTREPIDS CAMP (BLD)
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 some R&R
"rest and relaxation", read a book/novel, sunbathe or
perhaps go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming
pool before heading out again on your afternoon game drive. All
meals & overnight at SAMBURU INTREPIDS
CAMP (BLD).
Day
04: SAMBURU - LAKE NAKURU
After an early breakfast bid farewell to Shaba as we drive south
through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya,
until we reach Nanyuki town. Heading west we make a brief stopover
at Nyahururu Falls, still known to many as Thomson's falls for its
237ft cascade. After the stopover, we drive southward to our next
destination Lake Nakuru. Located in the Great Rift Valley 1750 meters
above sea level, 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. It is one
of the few parks that have been specifically established (Gazetted)
for the protection of birds specifically flamingoes, more than 450
species of birds have been recorded here. 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, which,
is situated in the south ecological niche of the park. The lodge
with its friendly and competent staff is an oasis of comfort that
provides first class customer service and offers commanding views
of lesser flamingoes dotted with the greater flamingoes. It blends
in perfectly well with its natural surroundings and animals often
patrol peacefully close to the lodge adding to its captivating magic.
For some R&R "Rest and Relaxation", the spacious logged
and inviting Mamma
Nikki's bar, the cool upstairs Rhino Paddock Cocktail bar overlooking
the Lake and the enticing blue pool can be tremendously inviting.
An afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the main feature
for the afternoon, dinner & overnight at LAKE NAKURU LODGE (BLD).
Day
05: LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA
Today our safari will take us to the jewel of Kenya's parks, the
world famous Masai Mara Game (Wildlife) 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. Its rolling
grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been captured
on film with the movie "Out Of Africa" being the most
famous. Masai Mara is home to the "Big Five" (Elephant,
Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino) and over 450 bird species. 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. During this crossing, hundreds of animals
are swept away by the first moving Mara River and others are killed
by the ferocious African Crocodiles. This crossing gives true meaning
to the phrase "Survival of the fittest".
Lunch to be
served at the luxurious MARA SAROVA TENTED
CAMP set in the African bush, on an elevation between
two streams, the camp is a combination of luxury and adventure.
After lunch you can take time out to read a book, novel, sunbathe,
take a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply sit back and relax
under the tent. All luxurious tents have permanent roofs, electricity,
and en-suite bathroom facilities. The grounds are beautifully laid
out with trees and flowers inhabited by a collection of exotic birds
and butterflies.
In the afternoon
head out with your driver guide in search of the shy and elusive
leopard, other wild animals and over 450 species of birds of which
57 species are birds of prey. As the sunset starts to edge dip into
the African horizon it will be the perfect opportunity for you to
capture the beautiful Mara landscape on film. After dinner, enjoy
the warmth of the roaring log fire before going to bed under the
star filled African sky. Dinner and overnight at,
MARA SAROVA TENTED CAMP (BLD)
Day
06 & 07: MASAI MARA
We start the day off with an early morning game drive before dawn,
followed by breakfast upon your return to the camp. After breakfast
you can go swimming in the pool under the African sun or just sit
back and relax for the rest of the day. In
the afternoon we return to the bush in search of wildlife, such
as Thomson's and Grant's Gazelle, elephants, lions, and the solitary
and ill-tempered Rhino, among others (All meals and overnight at
MARA SAROVA LUXURY TENTED CAMP (BLD).
Day
08: MASAI MARA - NAIROBI
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch
at TOONA TREE RESTAURANT where
you can enjoy some good Italian food. Later in the evening, a complimentary
dinner will be hosted by our company at the world famous CARNIVORE
RESTAURANT considered "Africa's
greatest eating experience" (if you love barbecue it doesn't
get better than this), and home to the "Simba Saloon"
one of the cities most popular night clubs. Later transferred to
the luxurious NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB HOTEL
where you will relax in your air-conditioned suite. Nairobi Safari
club, formerly a private club for members only is the ideal place
to be. All the rooms in the hotel are suites, six of which are Presidential
Suites. Here you can enjoy the clubs sauna, gym, swimming pool,
various bars and other amenities. Overnight at NAIROBI
SAFARI CLUB HOTEL (BLD).
Day
09: NAIROBI
You will be driven to the airport to catch your scheduled flight
for a safe journey home.
African Jacana Safaris SDD : Wildlife Safaris: Kenya safaris/Tours:Camping
Safaris:Flying Safaris:Birding safaris
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