SAFARI TOUR : BUSH AND BEACH FLYING PACKAGE
10 nights / 11 days
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE | ||||
Date | Location | Accommodation | M.Plan | Activity |
Day 1 | Nairobi | Ole Sereni | BB | Arrival,Trf to the Ole Sereni |
Day 2 | Ol Pejeta | Sweetwaters Serena | FB | Drive to sweetwaters, Rhino Visit,AG |
Day 3 | Ol Pejeta | Sweetwaters Serena | FB | Full day game drive. Chimpanzee Sanctuary |
Day 4 | Nakuru | Sarova Lionhill | FB | Drive to Nakuru, AG |
Day 5 | Masai Mara | Mara Serena | FB | Drive to Masai Mara, AG |
Day 6 | Masai Mara | Mara Serena | FB | Full day game drive, Sundowner |
Day 7 | Masai Mara | Mara Serena | FB | Balloon Safari, Full day game drive |
Day 8 | Mombasa | Serena Beach | HB | Trf to airstrip for a flight to Mombasa, North Coast at Serena Beach |
Day 9 | Mombasa | Serena Beach | HB | Full day at leisure. Wasini Island(Optional) |
Day 10 | Mombasa | Serena Beach | HB | Fullday leisure (Optional Mida Creek, Haller Park, Old Town and Fort Jesus) |
Day 11 | Departure | Trf to Mombasa SGR Station for Nairobi JKIA Flight |
BB – Bed and Breakfast, HB(Half board) – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, FB (Full board) – Lunch,Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, AG – Afternoon game drive, MG – Morning game veiwing drive Trf –Transfer
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YOUR ITINERARY |
D1: Nairobi
– Meet and greet at Nairobi Airport. Our guide will be waiting for you in the arrival hall carrying a branded sign board.
– Transfer to Hotel
– Overnight: Emara – Ole Sereni
D2: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
– Breakfast
– Drive from Nairobi to the Central Highlands.
– Lunch: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
– Afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
– Visit to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy where you can feed the tame black rhino from a specially created feeding platform. Black rhinos are by nature very aggressive and territorial and this will probably be your only opportunity of ever getting close to one of these magnificent and endangered creatures. Be sure to have your camera ready for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will also have the prospect of visiting the Morani Information Centre, named in honour of the first tame black rhino that called this conservancy home. The centre affords visitors a chance to learn about the large variety of wildlife in the reserve and also provides comprehensive information as to how modern wildlife conservancy operates.
– Dinner: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
– Overnight at the Camp: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
D3: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
– Breakfast
– Morning game drives
– Visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where these highly endangered and incredibly intelligent primates can be found. The sanctuary provides a haven for orphaned and abused chimpanzees that enjoy roaming freely in their vast natural enclosure. Many of the chimps that are taken to the sanctuary have been orphaned due to the abuse of man, and often arrive traumatized and ill. Through hard work and dedication, the staff assists the chimps in their rehabilitation and integration into one of the two groups within the reserve. The chimpanzees here can never be reintroduced into the wild and guests can ‘adopt’ one for a fee. The revenue collected goes back into the sanctuary to aid its ongoing operations.
– Lunch: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
– Dinner: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
– Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
D4: Nanyuki to Lake Nakuru National Park
– Breakfast
– Route to from Sweetwaters to Nakuru National park
– Lunch: Sarova Lion Hill
– Afternoon game drives in Nakuru National park.
– Discover Lake Nakuru National Park. Created in 1961 to protect the alkaline lake of the same name, the park offers typical plains vegetation. 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: herons, ospreys, cormorants… Many are migratory birds from the northern hemisphere.
– Dinner: Sarova Lion Hill
– Overnight at the Camp: Sarova Lion Hill
D5: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
– Breakfast
– Drive from the Lake area to the Masai Mara.
– Lunch: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
– 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 colorful landscapes. Alternatively, the name may refer to the arrival of over two million herbivores during the annual migration (wildebeest, gazelles and zebras).
– Afternoon game drive.
– Dinner: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
– Overnight at the Camp: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
D6: Masai Mara National Reserve
– Breakfast
– Morning Game Drive
– Lunch: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
– Afternoon game drive.
– Sundowner in the wonderland of the Kenyan Rift Valley. Known as the birthplace of mankind, chances are you will never feel closer to the essence of nature and human existence than when sitting on one of the Rift Valley plains, surrounded by spectacular scenery, a multitude of animals, beautiful lakes and birds of every kind. From Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak, down to the flamingo-filled lakes, the area is a veritable explosion of superb sights and sounds. Sip on a refreshment as you relax and take in the sheer beauty surrounding you.
– Dinner: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
– Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
D7: Masai Mara
– Breakfast
– Balloon safari in the Masai Mara, a magical experience as you take in a bird’s eye view of the vast, rolling plains below you. This unique and exhilarating excursion takes place early in the morning when you can marvel at the fantastic sight of the rising sun and gently float over the thousands of animals below you.
-This is the best time to spot wildlife as well as enjoy the peaceful vistas and crisp, clear air. Undisturbed by your presence, the animals will continue with their daily activities as you snap away and marvel at the beauty of Africa. The balloon safari ends by touching down in the wilds of the Masai Mara to enjoy a delectable champagne breakfast. You will then proceed for a Morning game drive.
– Lunch: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
– Afternoon game drive.
– Dinner: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
– Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
D8: Masai Mara to Mombasa, North Coast
– Breakfast
Spend your morning leisure at the lodge before being transferred to airstrip for a flight to Mombasa, North Coast. Mombasa is situated on the Eastern coastline of Kenya next to the Indian Ocean famous for its spectacular beaches. Mombasa has an assorted aquatic life, luxurious hotels as well as a very hospitable environment. Mombasa has a tropical climate throughout the year suitable for travellers of all ages
-There are exceptional palm-lined beaches that have beautiful turquoise water, coral reefs plus a variety of water sports for all types of people.
– Dinner: Serena Beach Resort and Spa
– Overnight: Serena Beach Resort and Spa
D9: Mombasa, North Coast
– Breakfast
– The day will be spent at leisure in the hotel. Walk along the sandy beaches or lie under the palm trees in the Hotel Garden and enjoy the sea breeze.
– Alternatively, you might as well embark Swahili-style day excursion to Wasini Island(Optional). The excursion will begin on a tasty note as you hop aboard a dhow (traditional fisherman’s boat) for a hearty Swahili lunch that dishes up the most sensational flavors out of simple ingredients and includes fresh tropical fruit. Once you have had your fill, your excursion heads off to the nearby Kisite Marine National Park where swimming and snorkeling can be enjoyed in warm, calm waters that support a treasure chest of aquatic creatures and, more often than not, pods of friendly and curious dolphins. This highly popular tourist destination is renowned for its clear water, colorful coral reefs and ideal snorkeling conditions year-round. (Optional activities to be quoted on request). In the evening you will head back to your hotel for Dinner and Overnight.
– Dinner: Serena Beach Resort and Spa
– Overnight: Serena Beach Resort and Spa
D10: Mombasa, North Coast
– Breakfast
– Full Day Leisure. (Optional Activities)
– You will have a full day at leisure as you explore the shores and share experiences about the safari for the past busy drives. Meals will be provided at the hotel and you can as well request for more refreshments at a small cost. You can as well opt to engage in optional activities like a city tour of Mombasa and historical structures of the Fort Jesus or even tour Mida Creek in Watamu.
– Dinner: Serena Beach Resort and Spa
– Overnight: Serena Beach Resort and Spa
D11: Mombasa, North Coast – Nairobi
– Breakfast
– Transfer from Serena Beach resort and spa to Mombasa SGR Station-
– Aboard SGR Train to Nairobi (A flight can as well be planned in advance at an additional cost)
– Transfer from Nairobi SGR Station to the JKIA airport for the flight.
– End of our services