9 Days Hidden Treasures Of Kenya Safari
The hidden treasures of Kenya comprises of unique destinations in Kenya like Samburu reserve famous for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the Grevy zebras, somali ostrich, reticulated giraffes, Gerenuks and Beisa Oryx. lake Nakuru known for endangered animals like the Rothchild giraffes, black and white rhinos, lake Bogoria has the largest population of the lesser flamingos and hot water geysers, lake Naivasha the highest in rift valley and Mara "the eight wonders of the world"
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Nairobi To Samburu
You will be picked by our company representative from the airport or your accommodation facility, for a scenic drive to Samburu National reserve and drive North through the fertile highlands of Kenya where a vibrant agricultural economy of tea and coffee is the source of livelihood. Pass through the equator and arrive at Samburu in good time for lunch.
After lunch, embark on your first game drive in this park to Experience this wildlife conservation haven famous for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the Gravy Zebras, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffes, Gerenuks and the beautiful Oryx plus a cultural heritage of the Samburu people (the butterfly people) this afternoon and retreat to the camp at Sunset.
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Day 2 : Samburu - Samburu
Depart for an early morning game drive in this reserve whose breath-taking panorama, flora and fauna is unique and endemic to Kenya’s Northern hemisphere and Then return to the Lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp reading your favourite book or writing your journal about the safari or just listening to your favourite music while observing the birds – don't stress, The animals will be doing the same – then head off again in the afternoon at (16:00hrs)for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Serengeti's stars.
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Day 3 : Samburu To Lake Nakuru National Park
Today after an early breakfast, Drive southwards for another scenic drive to Lake Nakuru national park through the fertile highlands of Kenya where a vibrant agricultural economy of tea and coffee which is the source of livelihood. Pass through the equator again to the highlands of Nyahururu arriving at Lake Nakuru in good time for lunch. Check in to your lodge and later depart for an afternoon game drive in the park Returning back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lake Nakuru is among Kenya's finest parks. The Park is gorgeous all year-round park, and boasts of rocky escarpments, patches of yellow-barked acacia forest and a waterfall. It is home to flamingos, both black and white rhinos; lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below the Rhinos cliff is a favourite lion-spotting point where lionesses love to sleep in the trees, and leopards frequent the same area.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 4 : Lake Nakuru To Lake Bogoria
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to lake Bogoria national reserve which lies south of lake Baringo arriving in good time for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy the lodge activities like swimming, bird watching or maybe spend the mid- afternoon relaxing just like the animals do, read your favourite book or write your journal. Head out again at (16:00hrs) as the day begins to cool at this beautiful lake backed by the bleak siracho escarpment, famed for the highest concentration of true hot water geysers in Africa, And huge population of pink lesser flamingos which come to feed on algae. Return to the camp late in the afternoon.
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Day 5 : Lake bogoria To Lake Naivasha
Today after breakfast, depart for lake Naivasha which lies south east of Lake Nakuru. it is a fresh water lake located in the great rift valley and has the highest elevation of 1,884 meters.
You will arrive in good time for lunch. And thereafter you will embark in the afternoon for a boat ride and a walking excursion at lake Naivasha game sanctuary. Boat rides on Lake Naivasha are refreshing experiences that take you on the breezy lake waters as you explore the diverse birdlife and wildlife on the lake and its surroundings. You will have a brief nature walk on the sanctuary, which is a great opportunity to appreciate the nature at the sanctuary. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 6 : Lake Naivasha To Masai village/ Masai Mara
Depart Lake Naivasha through the Rift Valley floor, Making a short stop in Narok town. Continue to the home of the Maasai people, stopping for lunch on-route at Tepesua Maasai cultural Village which is known for championing Maasai women’s health and education.
Arrive and be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance, then your host will explain the details of Maasai warrior training. Take a walk to the community village which was founded to alleviate the poverty of Maasai widows who traditionally are not allowed to inherit property. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the ‘Tepesua Widows Income Project’. Spend the evening around a campfire and learn more about their age-old culture and traditions as you share stories with Maasai warriors into the night.
NOTE- You can choose to spend the night at the village houses (the bomas) or proceed to a nearby Aa lodge while booking this Trip.
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 7 : Masai Mara - Masai Mara (full-day game drive)
Today spent a full day game/drive viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills in the famous "The Eighth wonders of the word “Mara which is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopard and cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.
Your lunch today is a picnic lunch box inside the savanna under a flat top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. Depending on the time of the year, you may or may not witness the wildebeest migration on this package. If you’re keen on the wildebeest migration, check out “The Migration experience” package.
There after continue with the game viewing on-route to your camp arriving at your lodge in the evening latest 1600hrs. Today you have an option of booking a balloon ride and have a chance of flying above the herds in this spotted savanna. (Every hot air balloon brings with it the opportunity to see new and exciting sights below).
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 8 : Masai Mara -Masai Mara
Today is another day to spent a full day game/drive viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills in the famous "The Eighth wonders of the word “Mara which is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopard and cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.
Your lunch today is a picnic lunch box inside the savanna under a flat top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. Depending on the time of the year, you may or may not witness the wildebeest migration on this package. If you’re keen on the wildebeest migration, “The Migration experience” package July - September.
There after continue with the game viewing on-route to your camp arriving at your lodge late afternoon(1600hrs).
Today you have an option of booking a balloon ride and have a chance of flying above the herds in this spotted savanna. (Every hot air balloon brings with it the opportunity to see new and exciting sights below).
Accommodation:
Mid-Range Accommodation
Day 9 : Masai Mara To Nairobi
Today after a leisurely breakfast, You will be transferred back to Nairobi, proceed to carnivore restaurant for a celebratory lunch and later you will be dropped at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport to mark the end of your safari.
It's a pity that it has to end, but this is where your safari will draw to a close. We're sure that you will return home with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future.
