8 Days Ndovu Safari

(SAMBURU/LAKE NAKURU/L.NAIVASHA/MARA)

DAY1samburu

DAY2: samburu

DAY 3 lake nakuru

DAY4: lake naivasha

DAY5 Maasai mara

DAY6:maasai mara

DAY7: maasai mara

DAY8 end of safari

ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi heading north past pineapple and banana plantations and the Tana River to the fertile Mt Kenya region. You will pass tea and coffee farms, citrus orchards and many regional towns bustling with day-to-day activity. Stop on route for photos at the Equator, and then lunch and refreshments before proceeding to Samburu National Reserve. After check in, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park. Return to accommodation for dinner and overnight at Samburu lodge

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve

Depart on an early game drive to try to spot the early risers in the park before returning for breakfast. After breakfast you can choose to relax at your accommodation or undertake a full day game drive in Shaba or Bufallo Springs. Return to accommodation for meals and overnight stay at samburu lodge

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park

Rise early for a game drive, then return for breakfast and check out. Depart for Nakuru, stopping for picnic lunch enroute. On the way you can stop for views of the beautiful Thomson Falls. Arrive late afternoon in Nakuru for dinner and overnight.at Sarova lion on full board

Lake Nakuru is famous for the thousands of flamingo that seasonally inhabit the shores of the lake. The park has been successful habitat for introducing endangered species including black rhino, white rhino, Rothchild giraffe and the elusive leopard – all of which are frequently seen on game drives. You can spot these along with buffalo, lion, zebra, waterbuck, gazelle, impala, hyrax and hippo.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake NaIVASHA

After breakfast, depart for a morning exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, before departing for Lake Naivasha. Arrive at Elsamere for in time for lunch, home to the late Joy and George Adamson, of ‘Born Free’ fame. This is now a conservation centre and museum where you will enjoy a delicious lunch in their beautiful gardens. You may even have the pleasure of the company of a family of black and white colobus monkeys, as well as a variety of birds – who also have a sweet tooth! After lunch you will enjoy an hour-long boat ride on Lake Naivasha (or Lake Olodian) where you can spot hippos as well as a variety of birds common to this area. Proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at Naivasha Simba lodge

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha for the Masai Mara. Initially you will head around the lake, and then turn west along the floor of the Great Rift Valley. After a stop in the Maasai town of Narok for fuel, supplies and lunch, proceed to the Masai Mara Game Reserve where you will enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. And don’t forget the Masai Mara is not fenced and that you can look out for animals not long after departing Narok.

Accommodation at mara fig tree on full board

Day 6: Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day game viewing with picnic lunch on the Mara River over-looking the Hippo Pools and the savannah. One of Kenya’s premier reserves, the Masai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti and world famous for the spectacular migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra during the months of July to October. The Mara is also rich in resident game with over 95 species recorded including the ‘Big Five’ – elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino – as well as giraffe, cheetah, hyena and numerous species of antelope. The Reserve is also rich in birdlife with over 480 species. Return to accommodation for dinner and overnight at fig tree camp

Day 7 :full day in mara

Return to accommodation for dinner and overnight at fig tree camp

Day 8: maasai mara Nairobi

wake up for breakfast and enjoy the mornings’ game drive. Mid morning depart for Nairobi stopping for lunch Enroute. You will arrive in Nairobi around 17:00.

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING

IF USING JEEP USD 3255 USD

IF USING SAFARI VAN 2480 USD

• Included: Transport to/from Nairobi, park entry fees, campsite fees and accommodation, guide, meals while on safari, 1 hour boat ride.
• Not Included: Personal insurance, visas, sleeping bag, items of a personal nature, tips, drinks.
• Don’t Forget: , sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, warm fleece, torch, camera, binoculars, swimming items and drinking water.

THANK YOU , KARIBU KENYA