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Kenya Simba Safari Package For 7 1/2
Days Aberdares /Samburu /Mt Kenya/Lake Nakuru /Maasai Mara
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Aberdares Range - Samuru Game - Mt Kenya - Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Mara Game |
 Kenya
is the
Pride of Africa within its borders there are great variations a tropical
coastline, rich
savannahs, mountains desert, large lakes and dense forests.
Situated on the East Coast
Of Africa and split in half by an imaginary Line called the equator is the
colorful and exciting Republic of Kenya. The Kenyan climates is one of the best and in most
up country
resorts it is neither too hot cold while at coast the sun filled days make the
perfect holiday any time of year. Kenya's unique combination of breath
taking scenery Wild life Sanctuaries Excellent accommodation and a happy and hospitable
Kenyans. |
Itinerary For
7 1/2 Days |
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Aberdares Range
: Arrive JKI Airport Nairobi. After clearing customs and
immigration formalities, you will be meet by our
representative and briefed on your safari. Journey north,
passing near Thika, which boasts the world's third
largest pineapple plantation and Karatina with its colorful
market. Soon you'll be at Nyeri, one of Kenya's major towns
and provincials headquaters and then on to the Aberdares
Country Club . |
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1230 hrs. |
Lunch at Aberdares Country Club. |
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1430 hrs. |
Club
transport takes you to the Ark. A uniquely shaped lodge tucked
away in the Aberdares National Park forest. The lodge's
water -hole and salt lick are well lit at night when the
animal come to drink and a well concealed "hide" affords
eye-to-eye Viewing forest elephant and other game, including
the endangered black rhino. Please look out for : Baboon ,
Buffalo, Bushbuck, Bush pig, Civets, Duikers, Giant Forest Hog
, Colobus and Syke's Monkeys. The birdlife includes some
species not common in other places among them being : Green
Ibis , Rufous sparrow hawk , Mountain Buzzard , Crowned Eagle
and the Silvery - Cheeked - Hornbill.
NB :
Warm clothing is advisable
as night tends to be chilly, but only an overnight bag is
required.
The rest of the luggage is
stored iat the Anberdare Country Club. Overnight
: The ARK or Similar Full Board |
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Samburu Game : Breakfast at the Ark. After Breakfast transfer
by the lodge vehicle to the Aberdares Country Club. Join your
Safari Drive and head North to the main road that takes you
through Naro Moru- a heaven for trout fisherman and mountain
climbers and Nanyuki , where you'll-began your journey across
the northern most foothills of Mount Kenya , eventually
heading north to a dusty outpost known as Isiolo. From here
it's a fairly Short hop to your lunchtime destination :
Samburu Shaba . Located high above the Samburi river is the
Shaba Game Reserve, this lodge Cleverly incorporates the
beautiful natural springs as one of its special features , and
also offers the perfect base from which to explore the Shaba
Reserve , as well as its sister reserve - Samburu- to the west
. Lunch at the lodge followed by an an afternoon game drive at
1600 hrs.
Overnight :
Sarova Shaba Lodge or Similar
Full Board |
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Samburu Game : Full day with 2 game drives exploring the Shaba
and Buffalo Springs National Reserves which are predominantly arid
area interspersed with thorn tree bushes , acacia woodland giving
way to isolated crags and natural springs cascading in to the
river banks. You are in famous nationals reserves set in the stark
country in the hot and arid fringes of Kenya vast northern region
along the Ewaso Nyiro river. The river's permanent water abounds
with crocodile , hippo , and plenty of wildlife including the
peculiar Grevy zebra , Gerenuk, Besai Otyx and the comical Somai
Ostrich , unique to these northern parts . Shaba is the most
scenically beautiful of all. All meals at the lodge.
Overnight :
Sarova Shaba Lodge or Similar
Full Board
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Day 04
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Mt. Kenya Region
: Breakfast. Leaving Samburu and
Shaba behind, you'll travel South through Isiolo, Crossing the
northern most foothills of Mount Kenya, Africa's Second highest
massif. Batian and Nelion, its twin peaks, top one of the world
highest national parks. As you go around to the other side of the
mountain, you'll come to the town of Nanyuki, nestled into the
lush slopes of this mountain astride the Equator. And it's here
where you come to rest, in time for lunch at the incomparable
mount Kenya Safari Club, playground to the rich and famous for
years - and understandably so, with its lush, landscape gardens,
golf course, swimming pool, and of course ,breath taking views of
the snow -capped mountain. Lunch at the club . Afternoon -relax on
the beautiful lawns of the club or swim . Also available are
horse-back riding ,trout fishing, bowling and lawn tennis and golf
. Please request for these at the reception area. NB :
Gentleman are required to wear tie and jacket in all public areas
after 1900 hrs at the Mt. Kenya Safari club. Ladies are requested
to wear dresses or pant suits after 1900 hrs in the dinning room ,
bar and lounge -and not safari suits or jeans. Please also note
children under the age of 12 years are not permitted in the
dinning room after 7.30 pm. However children may be served in
their parents room at any hour.
Overnight
: Mount Kenya Safari Lodge Full Board
Full Board
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Day 05 |
Lake Nakuru National Park : Breakfast. Leaving
the plush surrounding of the mount Kenya Safari Club behind ,
you'll head west to Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson's
Falls for its 237 foot cascade. Now travel in a southerly
direction to your next destination : Lake Nakuru, coloured a
shimmering flamingo pink from thousand of beautiful birds
lining its shores. You'll travel in time for lunch at the lake
Nakuru Lodge - affording unforgettable views of the lake from its
hillside preach. The lodge also is perfect base from which to
explore the lake , with its fabulous array of birds as well as
many type of game , including water buck ,rhino, leopard and
buffalo. Lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive at
1600 hrs.
Overnight :
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Similar Full Board |
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Day 06
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Maasai
Mara Game
: Break. Leaving flamingo-fringed
Lake Nakuru behind, you head southwards and turn right at Maai
Mahiu to ascend up over the top of the Mau Escarpment. Then
heading due south , you travel towards Narok, gateway to the
Maasai Mara and district Headquaters of this part of Maasailand.
You'll travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with
acres of wheat and barely , you'll reach your destination , Mara
Sarova Tented lodge , by lunch time. Located within the boundaries
of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve ,this comfortable luxury lodge
offers delicious meals and swimming pool , and makes a perfect
base from which to explore the wonder of this corner of Kenya.
Lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive in the
reserve. Return to the lodge freshens up for dinner. Overnight
: Sarova Mara Tented Lodge or Similar
Full Board |
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Day 07 |
Maasai
Mara Game
: Enjoy the full day in Mara with two games drive included. This
Reserve is situated to the west of Nairobi , on Tanzania's
northern border - it is the extension to the large Serengeti
National Park in Tanzania . The Maasai Mara Offers wonderful
Scenery and an abundance of big game. It is perhaps the only
region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same
super abundance as existed the centaury ago. It is a reserve of
breath taking vistas, panoramas of vast rolling plains , hills and
woodland groves, well watered by the lovely Mara river, which
bisect the reserve from north to south. The Mara is home to the
largest population of Lions in Kenya, these magnificent beast
spending most of the day sleeping in the shade of acacia trees.
Vast heard of buffalo, Zebra and wild beest roam the plains.
Impala , gazelle, giraffe and hartebeest grace the landscape , and
the cautious topi may also be seen standing sentinel on
earth mounds on constant lookout of predators. The waters of
the Mara are homes to crocodiles and pools of hippo , the acacia
woodlands and riverine forest favored by leopard and elephant and
the open savannah and dry bush areas play host to the plains ,
game and their attendant predators such as lion, cheetah, hyena,
and jackal . All Meals at the lodge.
Overnight :
Sarova Mara Tented Lodge or Similar
Full Board
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Day 08 |
Departure :
Breakfast, Leaving Maasai Mara , head back to Norak,
district headquarter of this part of Masaiisland and then travel
across the vast plain on the floor of the rift valley- Keep an eye
out for heard of giraffe and gazelle- and head up the rift
Escarpment on a road built by an Italian prisoner of war during
world war II. You will arrive in Kenya's bustling capital city by
mid day. Lunch on own arrangements. Transfer to the JKI Airport
for your homebound flight.
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