ABSL4: 8 DAYS THE KENYA WILDLIFE TRAIL
DAY 1: NAIROBI - SWEETWATERS
Leave Nairobi after an early breakfast and a brief from our representative.
Drive North through rich farm lands to the western shoulder of the mighty Mt. Kenya - The Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary, to arrive in time for lunch. Thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your Tented Lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Sweetwaters lies in the heart of privately owned 24,000-acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, enjoying magnificent views across the game-studded plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mt Kenya. Overlooking a floodlit water hole, the camp offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to watch and photograph animals in their natural habitat. Accommodation is provided in luxuriously appointed tents, set under thatch, with en suite facilities and private verandah. Each tent overlooks the waterhole. Within the quaint, original farmhouse is the dinning room, bar and reception. Day and night game drives by four-wheel drives vehicles, walking safaris escorted by a knowledgeable ranger, bird walks, camel safaris and outdoor dining ensuite there is always plenty to do.
DAY 2: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Leave after breakfast and continue further north to the Samburu Game Reserve. It's a semi-arid region that has high climatic conditions, light clothing is appropriate for the day. This region has various species not found in other parts of the country. They include the grevys zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx and the gerenuk. Amongst other wildlife are the elephant, the grazers and the carnivores. The bird life is countless and amazing.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and thereafter, leave for an afternoon game drive to return for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
A full day in Samburu with game drives, all meals and overnight as above
The inhabitants of this region are the Samburu community, a people who have stuck to their culture just like the Maasai people. Morning and afternoon game drives are to your disposal.
DAY 4: MT. KENYA SAFARI CLUB.
After breakfast we drive to Mt. Kenya Safari Club. This resort, set exactly on the Equator was the dream brought to life by the late actor, William Holden. It hosts royalty, heads of state, celebrities (including Stephanie Powers, a frequent visitor deeply involved in the animal orphanage) and offers all one expects in a luxury resort and more. Conde Nasty magazine has ranked this as one of the top 20 resorts in the world.
You will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent free, giving you an opportunity to enjoy either of these activities. Evenings (dining dress code) are '' casually elegant' - Dinner and overnight
DAY 05 - THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls - commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. This soda lake is ridged by picturesque hills giving a wonderful view of the whole expanse of the lake and shores, drawing many aquatic birds along with the countless flamingos whose flight makes a pink cloud against blue water. Over 450 species of birds are available in this sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
DAY 06 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve by lunch time. For most safari participants, this is the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition. You will be enchanted by the diversity of animals that roam the Mara plains, and if traveling over the migration period, you will experience the seasonal annual migration of wildebeests and zebras in millions as they cross over into this ecosystem from Serengeti (July - October). The breathtaking topography of the region, comprising of endless expansive escarpments and plateaus will be interesting. The park is home to the largest populations of predators including the big cats. Witnessing them making a' kill' is phenomenal. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
DAY 07 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive - each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above (on this day, you may opt to take a balloon ride in the morning followed by a Champagne breakfast (as opposed to a game drive), an unforgettable experience at an extra cost! Possible too is a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives - optional at an extra minimal charge)
DAY 08 - MARA / NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request)
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