Jambo, welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival you will be picked by a Camp trek representative at jkia (NBO) and drive to your air bnb /hotel situated at the outskirts or at the heart of the city. If you arrive early enough today, perhaps head out and explore the national museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen, the David sherdrick (11-12am) highly recommended carnivore restaurant for your lunch and the famous giraffe centre then head back to your hotel.
Drive North through the fertile highlands of Kenya where a vibrant agricultural economy is the source of livelihood. Pass through the equator and arrive at Samburu for lunch. Experience a cultural heritage of the Samburu people (the butterfly people) this afternoon and retreat to your Hotel/Lodge/Camp at Sunset.
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 return for your late breakfast. Then spend the middle of the day relaxing just like the animals do, read your book or write your journal, head out again at (4.00 PM) as the day begins to cool. Spot the Samburu special five before retiring back to the Hotel/Lodge/camp late in the evening.
On this day we wake up to have an early breakfast before departing Samburu for Lake Nakuru arriving in good time for lunch and later after lunch embark on a game drive. Situated in the great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is famously known as an important Birding Area and also for its herds of White and black Rhinos among other species of flora and fauna. If luck allows we could also spot the elusive solitary leopard, lions and many other mammals. And later drive to you overnight Lodge/hotel/Camp in lake Naivasha.
Drive to the 8th wonder of the word Masai Mara from Loita after breakfast. This grassland savannah is famous for the great wildebeest and zebra migration which occur between the months of June to October. After setting up the camp, have lunch, then it’s time to jump into the jeeps and head for a game drive through the Masai Mara savannah. The campsite is located outside the game reserve and has the option of upgrades.
Today after breakfast explore this diverse national game reserve throughout the day. A full day game drive will be offered to see the multitude of animals and learn more about their behaviour and migration patterns, An optional balloon ride in the Mara is an unforgettable experience, you will have your packed lunch in the savannah and thereafter head back to the camp.
After breakfast, drive further south entering Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp which is in the middle of the National Park arriving in good time for lunch. Your camp tonight is at the heart of the action within the park itself, so listen out for the sounds of the nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep. The camp has showers and proper washrooms. NB: Our {lodge} camp tonight does not have a fence to separate the camp from the animals. This is a real experience as animals such as hyenas, and zebras often come close to the camp after sundown. A safety briefing will be given on arrival at the camp.
Early morning today after a light breakfast head out while the animals are at their most active and explore the plains in your jeeps, then head back to your camp for LUNCH at 12am spend the middle of the day relaxing just like the animals do, read your book or write your journal, head out again as the day begins to cool. Return back to your lodge as the day starts to cool in good time for dinner.
Soak up final views of the animals and the gorgeous endless plains of Serengeti as you exit with a leisurely game drive en route to Ngorongoro. Today lunch is at your lodge and your destination today is at the rim of the crater for about 3 hrs. Away. Your LODGE overlooks the crater and the rolling grassland hundreds of meters below. This is one of the few lodges with the best views in the world. It can get very cold on the crater rim, particularly during the winter months (June to August) when temperatures drop below zero so be sure to bring warm clothes.
After breakfast we start our safari towards Amboseli National Park to arrive in the camp late afternoon. Amboseli National Park is famously known for the breath-taking taking panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and the tallest of Africa (5895M). Amboseli is also an elephant’s paradise where the massive African Savannah elephant roam from swamp to swamp grazing all day. Because of the abundance of water and pastures, the bull elephants here weigh up to 6 Tonnes.
Leave the Camp after breakfast carrying picnic lunches to be enjoyed in the wild. Spend a whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli. Fed by subterranean water channels, water is abundant throughout the year and so is the pasture for the elephants among other herbivores found here. Retreat to the hotel at sunset.
After early morning breakfast, set off heading for Nairobi through the Namanga border. (Approximately 7-8 hours). On arrival, you will be dropped off at the finishing point hotel. There is no accommodation provided for tonight, but this can be arranged when you book this trip, you can also choose to finish this trip in Arusha this morning and fly out of Kilimanjaro Airport (KIA). A transfer to the airport can be arranged when you book this trip.
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What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible and make sure that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage, and walk with it for short distances. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips. Below are some ideas and helpful tips on what you specifically need for this trip.
ESSENTIALS: Please keep your luggage to a minimum. One small soft-sided bag plus a day pack (no more than 15-20kgs in total per person) is essential.We recommend against bringing hard/externally framed suitcases as they are difficult to store and can damage equipment and other travellers' belongings. If your trip is beginning and ending at the same location, excess luggage can usually be stored at your arrival/departure hotel and can be collected after your trip. VALUABLES:Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables, and use your hotel safe. It’s also a good idea to purchase a money belt or pouch that is easily hidden. We strongly recommend that you photocopy all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a photocopy makes it very much easier to obtain replacements if necessary. BATTERIES/POWER: Our trips have access to power to recharge batteries for phones and cameras every couple of days. We always recommend that you carry an extra battery or powerbank just in case. CONSERVATIVE DRESS FOR WOMEN:In many parts of Africa women travelers should dress modestly as there is a wide range of cultural differences. Wear skirts or shorts that reach just above the knee and tops that cover shoulders at a minimum. If visiting coastal areas wear a cover-up when you step off the beaches. |
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