Kenya Highlights

Experience in a week the fascinating world of Africa's wildlife with the largest numbers to be seen in the the Masai Mara. Samburu is home to lions, leopards, the rare and unusual reticulated giraffe, not to mention the hundreds of species of birds and other types of wildlife. Nakuru National Park is the home of rhinos and a paradise of birds, and the waters pink tinged with the flamingo population.

Day 1 - Nairobi

Arrive in the capital city of Nairobi where you will be met and taken to the Panafric Hotel for overnight.

Day 2 - Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve

Drive past the extinct volcano of Mt Longonot and Suswa into the homelands of the Masai. The Masai Mara constitutes the northern stretch of the Serengeti and has the richest concentration of animals in Kenya. This afternoon, you will have the opportunity to observe the unique world of the Masai Mara. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sarova Tented Camp. (BLD)

Day 3 - Masai Mara Game Reserve

Spend the full day on game drives through the tremendous fauna of the Masai Mara in search of the ''Big Five'': (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Dinner and overnight Mara Sarova Tented Camp . (BLD)

Day 4 - Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

Your journey takes you straight to Lake Nakuru, which is known for its flamingos and pelicans. The park also boasts over 30 rhinos as well as a large population of leopard. After lunch at Lion Hill Lodge enjoy an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lion Hill Lodge. (BLD)

Day 5 - Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

Take an early morning game drive before a short drive to your next destination, namely the beautiful Lake Naivasha. Enjoy what are possibly the best views in Africa overlooking the stunning Great Rift Valley. Here you have options of golf on a beautiful 18 hole golf course, bird walks, horse riding, boat cruise on the lake (not included in the price of the trip). Dinner and overnight at The Great Rift Valley Lodge. (BLD)

Day 6 - Lake Naivasha - Shaba Game Reserve

Drive past Mount Kenya to Shaba Game Reserve, situated in the dry area of Northern Kenya, where the nomad tribes, the Samburus, the Rendilles and the Boran live. After lunch you will encounter the amazing landscape of the Shaba Game Reserve. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge. (BLD)

Day 7 - Shaba and Samburu Game Reserves

Full day of game viewing in this beautiful area known for its grevy Zebra and the Gerenuk Gazelle, with a drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, the only source of water for this dry Park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge. (BLD)

Day 8 - Samburu Game Reserve - Nairobi

Drive back to Nairobi this morning to end your safari or connect with onward arrangements. (B)

INCLUDED:

• Transportation in safari minibus
• driver/guide
• breakfast only in Nairobi
• all meals while on safari
• National Park fees.