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: 7 Days Samburu/Lake Nakuru /Maasai Mara adventure
migration safari
An adventure wildlife safari to the scenic scrubland
of Samburu - this safari gives a great insight into Kenya's diverse landscapes
then to the worlds famous Bird Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara-
Kenya's most popular game park, with the possibility of seeing all the
big five and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest
migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly
in July and August of each year
Day 1 : Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the majestic Mt. Kenya
en route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. We camp in the
narrow stretch of palms and woodland by
the Ewaso Nyiro River which provides water for the animals and some relief
from the equatorial sun.
Day 2 : Samburu National reserve.
Full day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty,
rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and
colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a
wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated
giraffe, grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro river. Over 365
species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 3 : Lake Nakuru National park.
We break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to Lake Nakuru National
park. Game is viewed as we exit the park. Lunch enroute followed by an
afternoon game drives as the pick lake.Dinner and
overnight at Kembu campsite.
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of
Nakuru town and lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi. The lake
is world famous as home to millions of flamingoes.
The number of flamingoes depends on the water level which determines the
quantity of algae on which the birds feed. Flamingoes are known to migrate
to other Rift Valley lakes whenever the water level is low. The National
Park surrounds the lake and was gazetted to protect the colony of flamingoes
as well as provide sanctuary for endangered species such as the rhino.
There are about 25 white and black rhinos, one of the largest concentrations
in the country. Predators are also residents to this park while Rothschild’s
giraffe have been trans-located into the park for safety
Day 4 : Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
We
break the camp soon after breakfast and travel south through the beautiful
savannahs and plains of the Rift Valley and reach our base camp site,
where we enjoy another evening out bush under the far-reaching African
sky. Game is viewed as we proceed to our campsite for Dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 5 & 6 Maasai Mara
Spend the next two days on game drives exploring the Masai Mara. The open
grasslands are home to incredibly rich and varied wildlife and the awesome,
annual migration of millions of wildebeest and antelope is the highlight
of any visit to Africa from July to September. Optional balloon safari
can be arranged at an extra coat of
US$ 450 per person.
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most
popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve
in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this
reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A spectacle
worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra
and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara
River to reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic
crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by predators can
be viewed from early July to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife
since dose to about 452 species have been recorded. Hot air balloon safaris
are readily available in this park
Day 7 Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Heading north to Narok, we stop to browse in the bustling, vibrant Maasai
markets to buy curios and handicrafts before continuing to Nairobi where
our safari ends.
Package Includes:
-Transport in a 9 seater custom made Tour van with a pop up roof - each
person is guaranteed a window seat
- Services of a professional English, Spanish, German speaking guides
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Accommodations in self contained Tents fitted with camp beds/Linen is
provided in Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara only
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
- Complimentary return airport transfers in Nairobi
Price excludes:
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Sleeping bag
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages – costs US$ 25
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
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