Kenya

Essential Kenya

Essential kenya is one of the most popular safaris in Kenya, where lodges are stylish, guides are knowledgeable and scenery extraordinary. From gerenuk browsing vertically in the Samburu, to the resident hippos of the Mara River, this is an exhilarating safari.

Number of Days: 8 Days/7 nights

Safari Departure and Arrival timings:
Departs on Day 02: 0730hrs approx.
Returns on Day 08: 1330hrs approx. (flights to be booked 1600hrs onwards)
Pick up point Day 02: Intercontinental Hotel
Drop off point: JKI Airport

Day 1 Nairobi
Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to the Intercontinental hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the Intercontinental hotel in a standard room on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2 Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
Leave Nairobi after an early breakfast for Samburu, heading north, you’ll pass near Thika and continue north through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you’ll continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it’s a fairly short hop to Samburu. Arrival at the camp in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Samburu Ashnil Camp on a full board basis.

Day 3 Samburu Game Reserve
Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast, and time to relax by the camp pool or the terrace overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Samburu Ashnil Camp on a full board basis.

Day 4 Samburu Game Reserve – Aberdares
Leaving Samburu behind after breakfast,clients will travel South through Isiolo, crossing the foothills of Mount Kenya. On the other side of the mountain is Nanyuki, where you turn south, passing though Naro Moru, where you’ll reach Nyeri, one of Kenya’s major towns and provincial headquarters and then on to the Aberdare Country Club. Here you’ll enjoy a bounteous buffet lunch amidst the beautiful gardens before you are transferred (around ½ an hour) to your night’s destination at the Ark, a uniquely shaped lodge tucked away in the Aberdares National Park. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the Ark on a full board basis.

Day 5 Aberdares – Lake Nakuru
An early morning start takes you north west as you head for Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson’s Falls for its 237 foot cascade. Now travel in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. This is often coloured a shimmering flamingo pink, from the beautiful birds lining its shores. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. Following lunch there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 6 Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Narok town via Mai-Mahiu with a brief a rest stop and proceed on to Mara arriving in time for lunch at the camp. After lunch, depart for an afternoon game drive returning back to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Mara Leisure Camp on a full board basis.

Day 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight at Mara Leisure Camp on a full board basis.

Day 8 Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
After breakfast you’ll depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading up the rift escarpment. You’ll arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital in the early afternoon Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your return flight.

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