6 Days Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Camping Safari

DAY 1: Samburu

This 6 days safari starts with a drive through central Kenya as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Kikuyu settlements and coffee plantations, proceeding north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. After two days you drive to sentrim camp samburu the tree hotel that is set on the slopes of snowcapped Mount Kenya, ringed by a dense rain forest that comes alive at dusk with the myriad sounds of creatures all sizes. Then proceed to the floor of the Great Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru National Park before heading further to Kenya's most spectacular of all parks and reserves, Maasai Mara Game Reserve where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five ( lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant).

Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Camp Samburu.

DAY 2: Samburu

Full day in Samburu with game drives.

(Optional visits to Samburu Village)

All meals and overnight at Sentrim Camp Samburu.

DAY 3: Lake Nakuru

Depart Samburu after breakfast and leave for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch for Lunch.Besides the flamingos that the lake Nakuru is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game.

Afternoon game drive until late afternoon, later back to the camp for dinner and overnight at the Lake Nakuru Guest House inside the park.

DAY 4: Masai Mara

Breakfast and leave for Masai Mara arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives.

You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village .

All meals and overnight the camp.

DAY 5: Masai Mara

An extensive morning game drive is followed by a lazy restful afternoon by the poolside or another game drive. This part of the northern Serengeti is where the great wildebeest migration is resident and it will be possible to see huge herds of these animals covering much of the reserve.

( optional Masai Mara balloon ride safari)

All meals and overnight Mara Sidai camp or Manyatta tented camp.

DAY 6: Nairobi

Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving at around 1400 hours.

ACCOMMODATION:

Samburu - semi tented ( Self contained ) camp, has a hot shower, flash toilet and beddings provided.
Nakuru - Lunch at the lodge, overnight at the hotel outside the park.
Mara - semi tented ( Self contained ) camp, has a hot shower, flash toilet and beddings provided.

TRANSPORT:

4X4 WD mini tour van with pop-up roof, each pax has a window seat

2 Pax minimum on safari

Price inclusive of:

-Transport in 7 seater tour van with pop up roof
-Tour bus fitted with Hi-Fi radio
-Accommodation at camp
-All park entrance fees
-All government taxes and levies
-3 meals a day - ( vegetarian and non - vegetarian ).
-Game drives
-One litre mineral water a day while on safari
-Drivers allowances
-Airport transfers

Not included:

I-nternational airfare & flights
-Airport departure tax
-Travel insurance
-Visa and passport fees
-Mara or samburu Villages visit - $25 per entry
-First and last night accommodation in Nairobi
-Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in camp.