I8 Days East Africa Safari

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena Lodge/Shaba Sarova Lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive is in place. Samburu National Game Reserve is situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in Northern Kenya. This means that there is plenty of water, trees and shade to attract wildlife like; The big five the surrounding savannah plains. he Uaso Nyiro River’s magnificent displays are the long and huge Crocodiles, which exceed six meters (20 feet) from snout to tail (Amazing sight there) Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Sopa Lodge/Sarova Shaba Lodge. Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs.

Full day in Samburu, a beautiful and game abundant Park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra, Blue-necked Somali Ostrich and Reticulated Giraffe. Morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives, with a visit to a local Samburu village. Other optional activities include camel riding, guided nature and bird walks. Overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Sarova Shaba Lodge.

Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya/Aberdare Ranges arriving at Serena Mountain Lodge/Ark Lodge/Treetops Hotel (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon as you watch game from the balconies of the lodge, with an optional guided nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the tree hotel. Approx Transit time: 3 hrs.

Depart after breakfast and drive to the floor of The Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon wonder game drive in the Park is planned for today. Lake Nakuru is famous for the presence of up to two million Flamingos, seasonally feeding on the abundant algae. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. In addition, 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. Dinner and overnight at TheLake Nakuru Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D} Approx Transit time: 3 Hours

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast in the morning and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Simba Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoons wonder game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
The famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is our destination today. Known for its density of animals including the Big Five and 453 species of birds, it is one of the most visited reserves in Africa. This National Reserve’s plains are predominantly open savannah, interspersed with patches of acacia woodland, and along the Mara River, riparian forest.
Whilst game viewing is excellent in the Mara all year round, the most popular time to visit is in late July into August where, over one million Wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of Zebra migrate from the Serengeti. The dramatic river crossings are a gruesome spectacle of survival of the fittest.

Two full days in Masai 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). Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to a local Masai village. All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Simba Lodge.

Optional activities:

• Balloon ride: US$ 500 per person
• Visit to a Maasai village: US$ 20 per person

Masai Mara National Reserve: This will be a full Day in the wild with a packed lunch, you will unearth Masai Mara

Depart Masai Mara in the morning and drive back to Nairobi arriving approximately 1300hrs. Lunch on own/afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club. Optional dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Approx Transit time: 6 hrs

Depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli Serena Lodge/ Oltukai Lodge in time for lunch. The Park is famous for its big Game and great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive is planned for today. Dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge Approximate Transit time: 4 hrs

Early morning pre-breakfast ‘Spice’ game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best chance to see Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for late breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. A visit to a Masai Village is planned for this day. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive will follow then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Early morning breakfast at the lodge, checkout and proceed to the border between Kenya and Tanzania, where you will meet up with our Tanzania counterparts, change driver/guide and vehicle and proceed to Arusha for lunch. After lunch, continue on to Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel or Kirurumu Tented Camp. Approximate Transit time: 5 hours to Arusha and an hour to Manyara.

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park dotted with exotic trees such as the Giant fig, Baobab and Mahogany and is famous for tree climbing Lions. Depart after lunch for Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge Approx transit time: 4 hrs

Full day in Serengeti on morning and afternoon incredible game drives in the rolling grasslands studded with wildlife for as far as the eye can see the Park. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

A morning incredible game drive in Serengeti, breakfast then depart after lunch for Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit of the museum. Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge/ Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Approx transit time: 3 hrs

After breakfast, descend into the Crater floor with picnic lunch boxes for a comprehensive incredible game drive. Return to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Depart after breakfast and drive to Arusha for an early lunch at Impala Hotel, then board an afternoon AirKenya flight back to Nairobi (1400hrs – 1445hrs). Connect with a Kenya Airways flight to Entebbe where you will be met and assisted. Transfer to Africana Hotel for dinner and overnight on half board.

An early morning start from Kampala takes you southwest and across the Equator. You drive through Savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns. You then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, known as the “Switzerland of Africa”, with terraced farming and mountain scenery. Drive through to the gorilla sanctuary. Overnight at you Lake Kitandara Camp.

An early rise being the best time to enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home of the mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through dense bush to trek for these endangered animals. Other primates living in the forest include the black-and-white Columbus monkey, red tail monkey and chimpanzee. Return to your at Lake Kitandara Camp, dinner and overnight

After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with an en route lunch at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara. Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your Kenya Airways flight back to Nairobi. Connect with departure flight back home at night.