Wildlife of Kenya

Tour Duration:  8 Days/ 7 Nights in Kenya
Pick Up:  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)
Drop Off: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

Day 1: Nairobi – Sentrim 680 Hotel

Upon arrival into Jomo Kenyatta international airport, you will be met by our professional driver guide outside customs and immigration hall. Then transfer to Sentrim 680 Hotel.

Overnight at Sentrim 680 Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. www.sentrim680.com

Day 2: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast in the hotel, safari briefing from our professional driver guide then immediately proceed for Samburu, heading north, you’ll pass near Thika and continue north through some breath taking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you’ll continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it’s a fairly short hop to Samburu. Arrival at the camp in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.

Overnight at Samburu Sentrim Camp on a full board basis. www.sentrimsamburu.com

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast, and time to relax by the camp pool or the terrace . After lunch there will be another game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.

Overnight at Samburu Sentrim Camp on a full board basis. www.sentrimsamburu.com

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve – Aberdares

Leaving Samburu behind after breakfast, clients will travel South through Isiolo, crossing the foothills of Mount Kenya. On the other side of the mountain is Nanyuki, where you turn south, passing though Naro Moru, where you’ll reach Nyeri, one of Kenya’s major towns and provincial headquarters and then on to the Aberdare Country Club. Here you’ll enjoy a bounteous buffet lunch amidst the beautiful gardens before you are transferred (around ½ an hour) to your night’s destination at the Ark, a uniquely‑shaped lodge tucked away in the Aberdares National Park. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at the Ark on a full board basis. www.marasa.net

Day 5: Aberdares – Lake Nakuru National Park

An early morning start takes you north‑west as you head for Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson’s Falls for its 237‑foot cascade. Now travel in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. This is often coloured a shimmering flamingo pink, from the beautiful birds lining its shores. You will arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Following lunch there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Punda Milia Nakuru Camp on a full board basis. www.nakurucamp.co.ke

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Follow the bottom of the Rift Escarpment and head southeast, passing the dormant Longonot Volcano on your right. You will then turn off on the main road across the Rift Valley and head towards Narok, gateway to the Masai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Arrive at your camp for lunch then later game drive in the reserve until sunset. Then proceed to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Mara Fisi Camp on a full board basis. www.fisicamp.com 

Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve

After leisurely breakfast depart with picnic lunch for a full day game drive of exploring the reserve. Witness the immensity of the park and the amazing numbers of hoofed animals (zebra, wildebeest, antelopes…) as well as predators during this exciting game drive. Take your leisure time while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free!

Overnight at Mara Fisi Camp on a full board basis. www.fisicamp.com

Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast you’ll depart the Masai Mara and head to Nairobi. You’ll arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital in the early afternoon Once in the city, lunch at carnivore restaurant. Clients will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your return flight.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS OF CANCELLATION 

The parties shall agree the terms of cancellation specifically on each case.
But under law of the Kenya, the Hotels and Caterers can legally levy the following cancellation charges:-

Until 60 days prior to departure          :   50% of the full amount
Less than 60 days prior to departure  :  70% of the full amount
Less than 30 days prior to departure  :  100% of the full amount

TERMS OF PAYMENTS

  • After issuance of invoice, 50% deposit to be received after 14 days so as we can secure the booking.
  • 50% of the amount to be received 60 days before clients’ arrival.
  • Contrary to the above conditions, the client can also opt to pay the 30 % deposit to secure the booking with hotels/lodges and then pay the rest of the full amount 45 days before clients’ arrival so that they can avoid carrying lots of hard cash and avoid multiple bank charges.

HOW TO BOOK

  • You send us an official email confirmation to go ahead and book the programme for you then we first confirm back the accommodation availability status within 24 hours by securing the rooms provisionally (usually depends and within 10 days validity).
  • Within the 10 days securing validity, we would have sent our proforma invoice to receive the 30% deposit payment for us to fully secure the booking.
  • After receiving the deposit, we then fully confirm back to you that your booking is well reserved with us and our suppliers.

MAIN REASONS WHY OUR CLIENTS CHOOSE US

  • We are a reliable company that offer highly personalized services thus personal attention is a guarantee.
  • We are very well referred in several travel guides and travel chats as a recommended agency for the quality of our services
  • Our relevant travel advices even before you leave: we help you make the best choice possible for your trip
  • Our professional driver-guides are of great experience, very passionate, keen on small details thus will also share their vast knowledge with you.
  • During your stay, we follow up your trip on a daily basis with your driver guide and moreover incase of anything you can personally reach us via our contacts that will be indicated in our safari pockets.
  • We provide a free FLYING DOCTORS insurance, emergency rescue including by helicopter

About Bharat Goel

Bharat Goel, an avid traveler and wildlife photographer has more than a decade’s experience of travelling in wild throughout India. His love for the wild urged him to leave his engineering career to dedicate his life for the preservation of nature and wildlife. He constantly strives to make people aware and encourage them to appreciate and being responsible towards nature through his endeavor.