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 12 Days Samburu, Mount Kenya, Lake  Nakuru, Lake. Baringo/ Bogoria, Lake  Navasha and Maasai Mara Combined Camping and Lodge Safari

Day 1: Samburu
The highlight of this Reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forest. The local people have very rich and colorful cultural heritage. Wildlife includes, leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, reticulated giraffes, grevy’s zebras, bongos and crocodiles in the Uaso Nyiro River.
Accommodations: Several Game Lodges & a public campsite located inside the park.
After breakfast depart Nairobi at 7.30Am drive to Samburu National Reserve cross Equator, travel through changing landscapes to the rugged-semi region, though harsh but having unique species like the unusual reticulated giraffe, grevy's Zebra, Beisa, oryx, gerenuk. These species are rarely found elsewhere. The bird life is especially notable. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Campsite

Day 2: Samburu
Full day with morning and afternoon game drive. Optional visit to Samburu villages. Meals and overnight at Samburu Campsite

Day 3: Mount Kenya
These parks and game reserves are part of the most fascinating sanctuaries in terms of scenic splendors and the great variety of wildlife. Mount Kenya N. Park lies at an altitude of approximately 3,400m – 5,200m. It offers mountain attractions and flora & fauna found at different altitudes. The wildlife includes colobus monkeys, bushbucks, elephants, olive baboon, waterbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs, genet cats, hyena and the elusive bongo.

Depart from Samburu drive to Mt Kenya arriving at the Camp in time for Lunch in the afternoon have a game drive at the Park Dinner and Overnight at Mountain Campsite

Day 4: Lake Nakuru
160 km from Nairobi. A shallow alkaline lake on the edge of Nakuru town is worlds famous of levels that determines the quality of algae on which the birds feed millions of greater and lesser flamingos which depends on the water. It is a sanctuary for the black and white rhinos and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge & Lion Hill Lodge. Also available, a hostel & a guesthouse, Makaria Falls campsite, all located inside the park.

Depart Samburu after breakfast and leave for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch for Lunch, In the afternoon game drive until late afternoon, later depart back to the Camp for Dinner and overnight at Campsite

Day 5: Lake Baringo/ Bogoria
About 100km North of Nakuru, is this beautiful tranquil fresh water lake host to rare 300 bird’s species seen no where else in Africa. Boat trips on the lakes are popular to view the hippo, crocodile and bird life. Also a visit to the Njemps tribal villages or watch them fishing from their frills papyrus boats is fun.
Accommodation: Lodges & public campsite.

LAKE BOGORIA N. PARK

Lying between Baringo and Nakuru, is this soda lake a favorite nesting site for the flamingos and where hot sulfur springs abounds. There is also a small herd of greater kudu.
Accommodation: Lodge & public campsite

LAKE NAIVASHA

A very picturesque fresh water lake. There is good fishing, boat trips or a visit to the crescent island. Nearby is the dramatic hells gate gorge reserve over shadowed by the mysterious Longonot. Hells gate is ideal for nature walks of between 1 to 5 hours, amongst the wildlife.
Accommodation: Lodges & privately owned campsites

Leaving from Lake Nakuru after breakfast we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, arriving at Lake Baringo in time for Lunch. Have an afternoon day trip to Lake Bogoira to explore the Lake Geysers and Hot spring and in good day you will view Kudus, Antelopes, Giraffes,later depart back to Baringo, Optional Boat Ride at the Lake. Overnight at Lake Bogoria hotel

Day 6: Lake Naivasha
After an early break fast drive to Lake Naivasha , have a Hike at Hell's Gate with picnic lunch, afterward drive to the Camp in the afternoon, you will have an Optional Sundowner boat ride to Crescent Island well known for its birdlife. Dinner and overnight camping.

Day 7: Maasai Mara
This reserve is Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary, most famous and visited game reserve in Kenya. The park adjoins the Serengeti park of Tanzania. A land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands supports a huge animal population. During the months of July to September, millions of wildebeests and zebras migration overflow into the Mara from the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The black manned lion dominated the Mara, cheetahs, elephants, cape buffaloes, giraffe, gazelle, antelope and many other plains game are to be found here.
Accommodation: Game lodges, Luxury tented camps, public and privately owned campsite.
Leave Naivasha after breakfast and head for Maasai Mara National Reserve which is famous for it's great herds of wild game. All animals found in Kenya among the "big five" are found here. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at Mara Campsite

Day 8: Maasai Mara
From the camp, we explore the Mara region, packed with the elephant, zebra, rhino and all kinds of game through out the year with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August. Being at Maasai Mara is "as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world according to some authorities". Indeed you have the best opportunity of seeing all the big five. Dinner and overnight at Manyatta Campsite.

Day 9: Maasai Mara
Full day with morning and afternoon game drive. Leisure at lodge or visit the Maasai villages- at a small fee paid separately. Meals and overnight at Manyatta Campsite.

Day 10: Amboseli
This national park covers 1260sq kilometers and lies on the border of Kenya and Tanzania. A real gem of the park situated right at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro 5895m. Elephants abounds in the forest and swamps feeding on the lush grasses. Cheetah, giraffes, impalas, leopards, zebras, wonder on the open plains. It is definitely photography’s paradise!
Accommodation: Luxury lodges & tented camp, public campsites
Depart Mara after breakfast and proceed to Ambosel, lunch will be enroute to the Park. Upon arrival at the the Park have a game enroute to the Lodge, Amboseli is at the Slope or Foot of the snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Dinner and overnight at Ambopseli Camp

Day 11: Amboseli
Full day with two game drive. Meals and overnight at Amboseli Camp

Day 12: Amboseli - Nairobi - Departure
Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving late afternoon, Dinner will be served at Carnivore Restaurant at 1900Hrs, later transfer to JKIA to board you flight back home
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TRANSPORT
4X4WD Mini Tour Van with Pop Up roof, each Pax has a window seat

Private Safari - Minimum on safari 2 Pax

RATE = 2,335 USD Per Person 2010 rates

Price inclusive of:
Transport in 7 seater Tour Van with pop up roof
Tour bus fitted with Hi-Fi radio
Accommodation at Camp/lodge
1st Night accommodation in Nairobi
All park entrance fees
All Government taxes and levies
3 Meals a Day Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian
Game drives
One Litre Mineral water a day while on safari
Drivers Allowances
Airport Transfers

Not included
International airfare & flights
Airport departure tax
Travel insurance
Visa and Passport fees
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in Camp