OUT OF AFRICA

Meet and greet at Nairobi Airport. Once you have retrieved your luggage, our guide will be waiting for you in the arrival hall carrying a branded sign board. You will then be escorted to a restaurant or coffee shop where while enjoying a complimentary juice or hot beverage our guide will explain in detail your itinerary and arrangements before transferring you to your hotel or starting your tour. - Embark on your guided tour aboard your minibus: service starts at Nairobi and ends at Nairobi . Drive from Nairobi (1661m altitude) to Samburu. The road heads north to Thika, the heart of pineapple growing country, then continues northwards through the lush, green countryside whilst ascending into the fertile central highlands. From Makutano (2117m) to Nyeri (1750m) the road runs between Mount Kenya and the Aberdares. The journey continues north to Nanyuki (1975m) then heads in a easterly direction, skirting around the northern flank of Mount Kenya before turning northeast and descending to Archers Post (834m), gateway to the Samburu area. Approximate journey time 5 hours-6 hours, depending on the destination. Route details and journey times may vary depending on road conditions. - Lunch: Trout Tree Restaurant Enjoy a completely unique dining experience as you enter into the chasm of an enormous old fig tree on the banks of the Burguret River. The scenic location is serene and refreshing and you may take a table either within the tree itself or on the rustic deck built around it. Satisfy your hunger and drink in the picturesque surrounds as you mingle with others and perhaps also get to meet the resident troop of Colobus monkeys that hang about in the hopes of a tasty morsel, and a few inquisitive tree hyraxes that will keep you amused. - Discover the Shaba National Reserve. Located south of the reserves of Samburu and Buffalo Springs, from which it is separated only by a road, the Shaba reserve is nevertheless very different from its two neighbours. Known for having been the setting of one of Joy Adamson’s novels (Penny, Queen of Shaba), the reserve is home to many animals including lions, elephants, African oryx, gerenuk, Grévy’s zebras, ostriches and reticulated giraffes. - Shaba National Reserve entrance fee(valid for 24 hours )included. As the sun begins to set, the predators set out to hunt and you are sure to see a lion or two as the park is well known for its large prides. Look out for other nocturnal animals such as leopard, wild cat and aardvark. - Visit to a traditional Samburu Village. Learn about the fascinating customs of the Samburu tribe, a proud warrior nation. Like their relatives the Masai Mara, they too are nomadic pastoralists, who travel together with their herds of cattle, camels and goats. During your visit you will receive unique insight into the Samburu's ancient traditions and customs, including their homes, cooking methods and secrets to surviving in the African wilderness. Be entertained by some amazing tribal dancing and marvel at the layers of beaded jewellery that both men and women adorn themselves with. - Dinner: ShabaSarova Night: Shaba Sarova (StandardRoom-FullBoard)

Breakfast - Early morning game drive in the Samburu National Reserve, where the hot and largely arid landscape makes for good game viewing due to the lack of thick vegetation in most parts of the park. Against the scenic mountain backdrop, gerenuk can often be seen standing on their hind legs to reach the juicy, young leaves of thorn bushes, while Grant's gazelle appear to want to topple over due to the size of their large horns. These are both species of northern plains game that are not easily found in other areas, along with Grevy's zebra, the largest of the zebra species and perfectly suited to its arid environment as it is capable of surviving for five days without any water. Elephant,lion,cheetah,leopard,buffalo and hippo are also found in this small yet compact park. Samburu National Reserve entrance fee (valid for 24h hours) included. Picnic lunch - Afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, a semi-desert and environmentally harsh region that nevertheless stains a large population of wildlife and nurtures lush vegetation along the banks the Ewaso Ngiro river, the only source of water in the park. Doum palm groves and thick riverine forests provide the perfect habitat for over 350 species of birds, while the muddy waters themselves are filled with hippos and large Nile crocodiles. Samburu is also well known for its elephants, often red hued from the dry, red soil that covers much of the park. An afternoon game drive through the reserve is one of the best times to experience its quiet peace and serenity as the late afternoon sun lights up the ruby earth to a warm, shimmering and utterly beautiful glow. The period before sunset will also be the best time of catching a glimpse of the elusive leopard. - Dinner: Shaba Sarova Night : Shaba Sarova (Standard Room-Full Board

Breakfast Drive from Samburu to the Lake area. The road heads generally south and west. Leaving the arid north behind the road ascends into the foothills of Mount Kenya before skirting its northern flank. After Nanyuki the road runs around the northeastern slopes of the Aberdares to Nyahururu from where it descends to Nakuru in the heart of the Lake area, with Bogoria and Baringo to the north and Elementaita and Naivasha to the south. Approximate journey time 4 hours-5hours, depending on the destination. Travel to Nanyuki in the Laikipia region of Kenya and receive an officially stamped certificate for crossing the equator. Nanyuki is located 6 389 feet above sea level and provides you with the unique opportunity of being able to stand with a foot in both hemispheres, north and south! While there, you can also witness the fascinating Coriolis Effect, a phenomenon where water rotates anti-clockwise towards the south, clockwise towards the north and shows no movement at all at the point of the equator itself. There is also a nearby curio shop and refreshment point. - Lunch Located 156 km northwest of Nairobi, Lake Nakuru derives its name from the Masai word "Enakuro" which means cloud of dust. It is home to many herbivores including Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, hippo, gazelle and nearly 55 mammals including lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, rock hyraxes and reedbuck. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for hosting both white and black rhinoceros, reintroduced after many years’ absences. Further renowned for the dwarf flamingos that congregate by the thousands on the shores of the lake, the park also hosts over 400 species of birds: Nakuru National Park entrance fee (valid for 24hours,single entry )included. Afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park. This relatively small park is dominated by Lake Nakuru that covers about a third of its surface area and is famous for the enormous flocks of pink flamingos that arrive on its shores. The area is a bird watcher's paradise with over 400 species of birds including cormorant, fish eagle, Goliath heron and pelicans. There are various lookout points within the park, but the best view of the lake is from the 'Out of Africa' lookout that offers sweeping panoramas of the green-blue water below Waterbuck, baboon, hippo and warthog are commonly spotted and the park also supports a healthy population of black and white rhino. Dinner: Lion Hill Lodge Night: Lion Hill Lodge Standard Room-Full Board

-Breakfast Safari in your tour vehicle at the beginning of the day. In addition to the flamingos, this park is also the home to leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and even dik-diks or reed cobes. Drive through the Lake area from Nakuru to Naivasha. From Nakuru, lying in the heart of the Lake area with Bogoria and Baringo in the north, the road heads in a southerly direction towards Naivasha and Elementaita. As you leave Lake Nakuru, surrounded by wooded and bush grasslands, you will travel on the main Nairobi/Nakuru highway for just over 60 km towards Naivasha, a freshwater lake that is named after the storms that can suddenly arise on its waters. Approximate journey time is 1 hour. Discover Naivasha. With an altitude of 1890 m above sea level, it is, along with Baringo, one of only two freshwater lakes in the region, enabling the irrigation of the fertile volcanic soil of its surroundings. Spread around the lake are rich green plains supporting zebra, hartebeest, waterbuck, buffalo, impala, giraffes, monkeys and, at night, hippos. There is also an important bird population (over 300 species of birds) including African fish eagle, osprey, jacana and black rail. Lunch (package) Guided walk on Crescent Island situated in the deepest part of Lake Naivasha. You will be transferred from by boat to the Island, The shores of this beautiful piece of paradise host an abundance of bird life and have especially large numbers of pelicans, cormorant and fish eagles. While the island is secure and private it is connected to the mainland and this allows animals to roam freely. See hippos grazing in the cool afternoon air or resting under acacia trees in the heat of day, while giraffe who were born on the island come back to birth their own young. The scenic beauty and sense of freedom in this little park has seen many film makers alight on its shores to film herds of wildebeest, waterbuck and zebra passing through the grassy savannah. Dinner: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Night: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (Standard Room - Full Board)

Breakfast Drive from the Lake area to the Masai Mara. The road linking the lakes runs south from Baringo and Bogoria to Nakuru before turning southeast to Elementaita and Naivasha. South of Naivasha the road turns west to Narok then continues west and south to the Masai Mara. Approximate journey time 4-9 hours, depending on the destination in the Mara. Route details and journey times may vary depending on road conditions. Packed lunch Travel to Rift Valley & discover the Masai Mara National Reserve, the most famous and most visited reserve in Kenya. Covering an area of 1510 km2, the Masai Mara reserve is in fact the extension in Kenyan territory of the vast Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Together, they constitute a huge ecosystem in which animals move freely. All large African animals are present. Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, impala, Kirk’s dik-dik, bushbuck, topi, buffalo, ellipsen waterbuck, eland and giraffe, all are there. Famous for its rich wildlife, the Masai Mara is home to not only the "Big 5" (elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard) but also many birds (over 500 species of birds have been recorded). Along the rivers, crocodiles and hippos lie in wait. Composed of vast rolling plains and hills, the Masai Mara is dotted with umbrella thorn acacias and thorny thickets. In the Maa language, Mara means "spotted" and may refer to the colourful landscapes. Masai Mara National Reserve entrance fee (valid for 24 hours) included. Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Dinner: Mara Sarova Camp Night at the Camp: Mara Sarova Camp (Standard Tent - Full Board

Morning safari in your tour vehicle the Masai Mara national park which is a vast expanse of 1500 km². Situated at an average altitude of 1650 m , its plains are an ideal landscape for the elegant and sprightly gazelles. Green in the rainy season, the high-growing grass is dry for the rest of the year, offering one a view of eternal Africa. Breakfast - Morning safari in your tour vehicle. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to observe gnu, zebra and their predators ( hyena, lion, leopard, wild dog) ,especially during the migration period between August and September. Masai Mara National Reserve entrance fee (valid for 24 hours) included. -Lunch (package)- Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Immerse yourself in this prime wildlife area and connect with nature on every level. Your afternoon drive will begin late in the day and conclude just before darkness falls. This is the best time of day to view nocturnal hunters who prepare for their nightly expeditions. Watering holes are also usually busy just before sunset as animals such as hippos return to their resting spots while others congregate to drink before retiring for the night. Keep your camera handy to capture everything from elephants to gazelles and crocodiles to lions. Dinner: Mara Sarova Camp. Night at the Camp: Mara Sarova Camp (Standard Tent - Full Board

Breakfast Morning safari in your tour vehicle. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to observe gnu, zebra and their predators ( hyena, lion, leopard, wild dog) ,especially during the migration period between August and September. -Lunch Drive from the Masai Mara to Nairobi. The road first heads north and east to Narok before turning east to Maai Mahiu, south of Lake Naivasha, and continuing southeast to Nairobi. Starting from the Masai Mara with an altitude of around 1500m the road must eventually ascend the Rift Valley escarpment at around 2500m before continuing down to Nairobi (1661m). Approximate journey time 4-5 hours, depending on the starting point in the Mara. Route details and journey times may vary depending on road conditions. End of our services

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