Day 1
Arrive in the morning at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, where you
will be received by your tour driver cum guide, and a tour
rep to brief you on your safari, over a round of refreshing
welcome drinks, after which you begin your safari by taking
a scenic drive to the world famous Masai Mara. Stop enroute
at the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment to see the
stunning views and to visit a small church that was built by
Italian prisoners of war during the 1940's, not usually
expected in Africa! You will also see the Maasai people on
the way, who live unaffected by modern civilization.

You may stop along the way at small trading centers"dukas"
in Swahili, and enjoy speaking to the locals, some of whom
might know some English. Check in at your safari lodge and
enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. Later in the afternoon, you
will be taken for a gamedrive in the park.
Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.
Day 2
Today you will explore the great Masai Mara. After an early
breakfast, set off for your gamedrive. You may stop and walk
at special sites such as the Mara river where you can see
hippo and crocodiles. Return to the lodge where you can
enjoy a refreshing swim before your buffet lunch. Later in
the afternoon, leave for another gamedrive to explore
another part of the reserve.
Expert gametracking skills of your tour guide cum driver.
Enjoy a buffet dinner at the lodge. Evening entertainment
sometimes includes traditional dances and culture talks.
Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge. [Option of a packed picnic
lunch, so that you can be out in the reserve all day,
returning to the lodge in the evening- no extra cost.
Day 3
Depart after breakfast for the scenic Lake Nakuru National
Park, a bird and rhino sanctuary, and home to a variety of
wildlife. This lake is famous for its pink flamingoes and is
a World Heritage Site. Arrive in time for lunch at your
lodge. A late afternoon gamedrive will allow you to see the
many wild animals in the park. You will also be taken to a
cliff view point overlooking the lake. [see the picture of
the lake on our home page of the website] Dinner and
overnight at Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 4
Full day at Lake Nakuru National Park. Early morning
gamedrive. Best time to see the animals some of them hunting
for prey. After a leisurely breakfast, rest of the morning
is at leisure. Lunch and another afternoon gamedrive follows
where you explore a different part of the park, towards the
Makalia Falls.
Dinner and overnight at Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 5
Enjoy your buffet breakfast before leaving for Mountain
Lodge, situated at the base of Mount Kenya. This is a Tree
lodge for which the Mount Kenya region is famous, and is
uniquely Kenyan concept.The lodge has specially constructed
viewing bunkers from where you can spot game any time of the
day. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon can be spent viewing the game from a spacious
verandah overlooking the waterhole or by going for a forest
walk for sighting of game and bird life ( optional). Night
game viewing here is a joy-if you are lucky, you could see
an elephant coming to feed near the lodge, only metres from
you.
Dinner and overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 6
After a buffet breakfast, depart for the semi-arid Samburu
National Park. Arrive at the lodge by lunchtime. The
afternoon gamedrive will allow you to see the variety of
wildlife. This area is home to the nomadic Samburu tribe,
and the reserve has some unique species of animals not found
elsewhere in East Africa, such as the Grevy's Zebra. You
will also visit a traditional samburu house that has not
been organized as a prearranged tourist visit. Return to the
lodge for dinner.
Overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
Day 7
After an early buffet breakfast, you will leave for a scenic
drive to Nairobi with a gamedrive enroute. Arrive Nairobi by
lunchtime. Complimentary lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, one
of Africa's most famous restaurants. Afternoon can be spent
shopping or a visit to Karen Blixen Museum ["Out of Africa
fame"] can also be arranged ( optional ).
Excellent buffet dinner and Overnight at Holiday
Inn.
Day 8
After an early buffet breakfast, depart for Tanzania and the
Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive at the lodge by
lunchtime. Lunch and afternoon gamedrive follows in this
very scenic park with fabulous views over the valley to the
lake below.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Day 9
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti Game Reserve. Arrive
at the lodge by lunchtime. Lunch and afternoon gamedrive
follows. Visit the Ol duvai gorge.This park is essentially
similar to Masai Mara, as they both form one eco system.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 10
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, home to
hundreds and thousands of plain animals. Arrive at the lodge
by lunchtime. Afternoon gamedrive in the spectacularly
formed crater in a 4 wheel drive vehicle follows after
lunch.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Day 11
After an early buffet breakfast, depart for Amboseli
National Park, set at the foot of magnificent Mount
Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch. See the amazing
wildlife, especially the elephants during the afternoon
gamedrive.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Day 12
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi . Stop along the way at
scenic spots or places of interest. Arrive Nairobi by
lunchtime. Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight
home.
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