The 10 day Kenya Explorer safari operates on a private basis accommodating anything from 2 - 6 passengers. The safari departs Nairobi and immediately heads north, and takes in the Mount Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve, before heading south again and visiting Lake Nakuru & Baringo. The safari then culminates with a stay at the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve.

B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

Day 1   Nairobi – Mount Kenya

On arrival in Kenya you will be met by your guide & vehicle, and set off by driving to Mount Kenya. Arriving in time for lunch at Mountain Serena Lodge. Mount Kenya rises to about 5199 m and as such is the tallest mountain Kenya. The mountain has been recognized as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site and a wildlife sanctuary. Tea, dinner and overnight game viewing from the verandahs of Serena Mountain Lodge or similar. (L,D)

Day 2   Mount Kenya – Samburu

This morning we drive across the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier where the game reserves Buffalo Springs, Shaba and Samburu are located. Here the terrain flattens out and has a distinct bush feel to it. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge or similar. (B,L,D)

 Day 3   Safari at Samburu

Today the full day is dedicated to enjoying the unique beauty of the Samburu Game Reserve. The multi stemmed palms (Hyphaene compressa) that grow freely along the river, add to the dramatic scenery. A healthy elephant population as well as big cats including cheetah and leopard make for a memorable Kenya safari. Game drives, lunch, dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge or similar. (B,L,D)

Day 4   Samburu – Mount Kenya

Early morning drive and then proceed to the world famous Mount Kenya Safari Club to relax and enjoy the facilities. Afternoon free to take an optional excursion to Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary or even a fishing trip nearby (at an extra cost). Dinner and overnight Mount Kenya Safari Club or similar.(B,L,D)

Day 5   Mount Kenya – Lake Baringo

Morning drive via Nyahururu Falls down to Lake Baringo with picnic lunches. Later drive to the beautiful Lake Baringo. Evening bird walk. Dinner and overnight at Lake Baringo Club or similar.(B,L,D)

Day 6   Baringo – Lake Nakuru

Morning drive down the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. The park was once described as the most fabulous bird spectacle in the world and it spans an attractive range of wooded and bush grassland around the lake, offering wide ecological diversity – from the lake waters, woodland to the rocky escarpment and ridges. After lunch, you will have an afternoon game drive which will give you the opportunity to view various wildlife both predatory and plains game, not forgetting the abundance of birdlife. This park also serves as home to both the white and black rhino. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Lion Hill Sarova lodge or similar.(B,L,D)

Day 7   Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara

Breakfast, and depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch and later an afternoon game drive.  A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeests, zebra, and gazelles from the Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and Mara River to reach Masai Mara grazing fields. The dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed early June to August. The Mara has got also thousand of species of bird life and plant life. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar.(B,L,D)

Day 8 - 9 Maasai Mara

The whole is spent enjoying the untamed beauty of the Mara. Picnic lunch can be organized in advance so that you can enjoy unhurried game viewing. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the annual migration from Serengeti. Lion, leopard and cheetah follow close behind, while crocodile and hippo congregate in the Mara and Talek rivers. Meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar.(B,L,D)

Day 10   Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Return to Nairobi in time for lunch on own.(B)

DAY 1. Mombasa-Ngutuni
Pick up from your hotel early in the morning and drive to Ngutuni Sanctuary where you will have game en-route arrive at Ngutuni game sanctuary in time for lunch and check in . Afternoon game drive until late in the evening dinner and overnight at Ngutuni Sanctuary

DAY 2. Ngutuni-Salt lick
Early in morning game drive return back to lodge for breakfast and check out then game drive en-rout proceed to Taita salt lick Sanctuary which is sufficiently isolated to develop endemic forms and birders which come from afar to see the Taita Olive Thrush and the Taita White-eye. game en-route until time for lunch in Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge. Afternoon game drive until late in the evening dinner and overnight at Taita saltlick
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DAY 3. Salt lick-Tsavo West
Early in morning game drive return back to lodge for breakfast and check out then game drive en-rout proceed to Tsavo west arriving in time for lunch and check in at Ngulia safari lodge Afternoon game viewing with a visit of the Rhino Sanctuary. If you are lucky you might see the rare Black Rhino game en-route to your lodge for more action whereby there is usually a leopard trap and if you are lucky you will see it., Dinner and overnight Ngulia safari Lodge.

DAY 4. Tsavo West-Amboseli
Early breakfast, then proceed for a morning game drive with a visit of Mzima Springs, where you can see hippos and fish in a crystalline clear water. There are possibilities of seeing crocodiles and monkeys. Later proceed to Amboseli National park arriving in time for lunch and check in at Sentrim luxury tented camp. Afternoon game drive within the Amboseli which lies at the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography. Elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo etc. can be seen at the swamp area. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim luxury tented Camp

DAY 5 Amboseli- Mombasa
Early morning breakfast game en-route drive out of Amboseli and head to Mombasa Lunch en-route at Voi lion hill camp after lunch proceed to your coastal hotel arriving in the late afternoon drop off at your respective hotel

The Tour Safari Package Price Includes:

    Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
    Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
    Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
    All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English, French or Germany speaking professional driver/guide.
    Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
    Exclusive transport in a safari tour mini bus 4 x 4 with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio.

Things you need to budget for. The safari package price does not include:

    Tips
    Laundry
    Drinks
    Items of a personal nature

Day 1: Mombasa -Tsavo East
Pick up from your Mombasa hotel in the morning drive to Tsavo East national pack which is renowned for its large numbers of elephants and the famous man eating lions Game en route to Voi safari lodge .Check in and have lunch. In the afternoon, another game drive at  the park later dinner and overnight at the Voi safari lodge

Day 2: Tsavo East -Taita Salt Lick
Early morning game drive return to your lodge for breakfast, after breakfast leave Tsavo East for Taita Salt lick where you will have a short game en-route  until time for lunch in Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge. Afternoon game drive until late in the evening dinner and overnight at Taita saltlick.

Day 3 : Taita Salt lick - Tsavo West
Early morning game drive return to your lodge for breakfast, after breakfast leave Taita Salt lick for Tsavo West Game en route to Ngulia safari lodge. Check in and have lunch. In the afternoon, visit the rhino sanctuary and return to the lodge where there is usually a leopard trap and if you are lucky you will see it . Dinner and overnight at the Ngulia safari lodge

Day 4: Tsavo West-Amboseli
Early breakfast, then proceed for a morning game drive with a visit of Mzima Springs, where you can see hippos and fish in a crystalline clear water. There are possibilities of seeing crocodiles and monkeys. Later proceed to Amboseli National park  arriving in time for lunch and check in at Sentrim luxury tented camp. Afternoon game drive within the Amboseli which lies at the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography. Elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo etc. can be seen at the swamp area. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim luxury tented Camp

Day 5: Amboseli - Nairobi
Early morning game drive return to your lodge for breakfast,after breakfast check out of the park then drive  to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch. Lunch at carnivore afterwards drop off at your respective hotel.

Prices: Depends on level of accommodation.

    Tour Price Includes:
    Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
    Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
    Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
    All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English, French or Germany speaking professional driver/guide.
    Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
    Exclusive transport in a safari tour mini bus 4 x 4 with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio.

Things you need to budget for. The price does not include:

    Tips
    Laundry
    Drinks
    Items of a personal nature

A Kenya road safari offering luxury accommodation in Kenya Lodges unveiling the Magical of Kenya on safari for 11 days.

KARIBU KENYA SAFARI :  Aberdares>Samburu>Mount Kenya>Lake Baringo>Lake Nakuru>Maasai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi - The Panafric Hotel Bed & Breakfast: - Upon arrival in Nairobi - safari capital of the world, you will be met and chauffeured to your hotel to unwind and relax.

Day 2: Tree Lodge - Serena Mountain Lodge Full Board: After breakfast your safari begins with a drive to renowned Mountain lodge. Arrive in time for lunch at Mountain Serena Lodge. Spend the afternoon viewing games from the comforts of verandahs over looking a popular watering hole and mineral lick.

Day 3 & 4: Samburu Serena Safari Lodge Full Board: We cross the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier and make for semi-desert bush country to the Samburu Game Reserve. In the afternoon we go watching Samburu Serena Lodge crocodiles basking on the muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys frolicking in the sun. The next day with morning and after game drives we seek elephant and unique northern species such as reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy's Zebra and the long-necked gerenuk.

Day 5: Mt. Kenya Safari Club Full Board: Our destination today is the exquisite Mount Kenya Safari Club where a suite or intimate cottages awaits. Experience the refinements of a privates club frequented by royalty. Enjoy an optional excursion to Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary or fish at the nearby river.

Day 6: Lake Baringo Club Full Board: A scenic drive takes us to Nyahururu Falls where we enjoy a picnic lunches. At our leisure we continue on to the enchantingly beautiful Lake Baringo. Among its fun filled activities are eying bird walks.
Lake Bogoria
Day 7: Lake Nakuru - Lion Hill Sarova Lodge Full Board: After breakfast we travel to Thompson Falls then down to the floor of the Rift Valley and onto Lake Nakuru National Park. Spend the day exploring the amazing bird life as well as rhino and leopard for which Lake Nakuru is internationally known. The park is also home a large colony of flamingo.
Lake Nakuru

Day 8, 9 & 10: Mara Serena Safari Lodge Full Board: This remarkable day takes us to the land of the Maasai, a cattle-herding people still proudly aloof from western civilization. Our destination, the Maasai Mara, is a magnificent park and home to Kenya's richest concentration of wildlife. On morning and afternoon game drives the next day we view some of Africa's largest prides of lion, herds of zebra, antelope, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, cheetah and hyena.
The wildebeest migration

masai Mara MApDay11: Maasai Mara/Nairobi - An early morning game drive is followed by a breakfast feast. Take your time to say Kwaheri to simba and his friends. We leave when you're ready. In the evening we chauffeur you to the airport and bid you bon voyage as you catch your flight home.

People in Group 2
Per person sharing 2 per room (US$)     3190

The package includes:
1. Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
2. All meals as provided in the itinerary.
3. Transportation in a chauffeur driven minivan with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
4. Services of an English speaking tour/guide driver
5. Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
6. All Government taxes and levies.
7. Mineral water during game drives only
8. All arrival and departure transfers
9. 24 hours stand-by contact number
10. Guaranteed window seat in the minivan
11. Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each minivan
12. On safari accessories in the minivan: - First-aid kit, wildlife books, beanbags for easy photography, binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher

Not included:
1. Domestic, international airfares and departure taxes.
2. All items of personal nature such as telephone calls, fax, email etc.
3. Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s)
4. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
5. Laundry services.
6. Holiday supplement over Christmas and New Year.
7. Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.