Eight days in Kenya, including Samburu Game Reserve

Eight days in Kenya, including Samburu Game Reserve, Sweetwaters, Lake
Nakuru, and the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve. We feature a stay at
the famous Treetops Hotel, where Princess Elizabeth was staying when she
learned that she was the new Queen of England.
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DAY 1
NAIROBI / TREETOPS
Upon arrival at Nairobi airport, you will be met
and transferred north of Nairobi through the
central Kenya highlands of neatly cultivated
coffee and pineapple plantations to Outspan
Hotel, the base lodge of the Treetops Hotel (160
kms, 3 hours). Lunch at Outspan. Afternoon
transfer to the Treetops Lodge for an overnight
floodlit game viewing. Treetops Hotel started life
in a very humble way. In 1932 its first visitors
gingerly climbed the wild fig tree supporting the
two-room tree house. By 1952, Treetops had
expanded. Now a four-room construction,
Treetops welcomed, in February of the same
year, its most famous visitor. A young English
girl climbed the tree as a Princess one afternoon,
to descend the following morning Queen
Elizabeth II - King George VI had died during the
night. By now, Treetops’ reputation had spread
far and wide to the globetrotters, the rich, the
famous and the fashionable; no visit to Kenya was regarded as complete without experiencing the Treetops adventure.
Even today, with all the exciting safari lodges and camps Kenya has to offer, 50 room Treetops heads the list for most
visitors. The forest is rich in wildlife: elephant, rhino, warthog, giant forest hog, waterbuck, duiker, suni, dikdik, bongo
and reedbuck, Tacazze, Green Malachite Sunbird and Scarlet tuffed Malachite Sunbird.
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Note: Only an overnight rucksack is permitted at the Treetops. All other luggage is stored at the base hotel. Children
under 8 years are not permitted at the lodge except on specially designed nights. Transfer from the base hotel is done
using the lodge's special coaches.
DAY 2
TREETOPS / SAMBURU
Transfer to the base hotel for breakfast. Reconnect with your driver/guide
and drive further north past the equator and the snow-capped Mt. Kenya,
Africa's second highest mountain. We arrive in the northern frontier district
of Samburu in time for lunch at the Samburu Serena Lodge. Afternoon will
be at leisure. An afternoon game drive will be provided at 4 pm, then return
to the lodge for dinner and overnight rest. Samburu is famously known for
its exclusive game viewing: Reticulated giraffe, Grevy zebra, Somali ostrich
and an almost surety of spotting the leopard, which has become very elusive
in most Kenyan parks. Samburu Serena Lodge.
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DAY 3
SAMBURU
A full day is spent in this land rich in Samburu and Turkana culture. There will be two game drives, morning and
afternoon, with all meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
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DAY 4
SAMBURU/ SWEETWATERS
After breakfast, drive to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary to stay at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, situated within
Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary. This 24,000-acre reserve, situated within Ol Pajeta ranch,
has an abundance of wildlife and tropical vegetation. There are many advantages of visiting this private reserve. Here
guests can enjoy special activities not permitted in Kenyan National Parks and Reserves, such as escorted game walks,
night game drives, horse-back rides and meals in the bush.
Morani, a tame black rhino born in 1974, was brought to Sweetwaters after poachers killed his mother. The
Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the only one of its kind in Kenya. Visitors can enjoy the unique opportunity of observing the
chimps by boat on the Ewaso Nyiro River, which flows through the middle of the one-square-kilometer Sanctuary. The
camp, built in the early 70's, was originally the residence of billionaire Adnan Kahsoggi's Ranch Manager. The 30
luxuriously appointed en suite tents have magnificent views across the plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount
Kenya. It offers guests the indulgence of a swimming pool, some of the finest accommodation in Kenya and
personalized service and attention. Dinner and overnight at the Tented Camp.
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DAY 5
SWEETWATERS/LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast we drive via Nyahururu Falls to Lake Nakuru. You will arrive for lunch
at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. There will be an afternoon game drive in this world’s
ornithological spectacle to spot the rare black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe,
waterbuck, baboon and flamingos amongst other animals and bird species. Dinner and
overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
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DAY 6
LAKE NAKURU/ MASAI MARA
We
depart
after
breakfast for the
Masai Mara Game
Reserve (approx 5
hour drive). Shortly
after leaving Lake
Nakuru, the Great
Rift Valley unfolds
below
you,
and
there are splendid
vantage points from
which to photograph
this
breath-taking
panorama. We then
cross the floor to
Narok, a small Maasai town for an enroute stop.
Continue the drive to the Serengeti plains to arrive at
Mara Simba Lodge for lunch and afternoon leisure. There
will be an afternoon game drive to complete your day.
Overnight at Mara Simba Lodge.
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DAY 7
MASAI MARA
Masai Mara is arguably the world's most famous game reserve with
unrivalled natural beauty and wildlife concentration. It forms part of
the Great Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. It is home to all the big five
(elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and the rhino). Over 95 species of
mammals are found in this great reserve. Besides mammals, over 350
bird species have been recorded here and the scenic beauty is
wonderful - your camcorders
and
cameras
will
tell.
Unmatched game viewing in
this reserve makes it a popular
base for safari exploration. A
safari to East Africa is never
complete without a visit to the
reserve and many people have referred to it as a 'must go' safari destination.
Full day in the Masai Mara to witness the diversity of wildlife and to feel the cool
atmosphere. There will be two game drives during this day - morning and
afternoon. All meals and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge.
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DAY 8
MASAI MARA/NAIROBI
Morning game drive. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for a sumptuous farewell complementary lunch at the
world's most famous game meat restaurant, The Carnivore. There is time for last minute shopping before your transfer
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to the airport.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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Arrival and departure airport transfers
All park fees including local government taxes
Accommodations and meals as indicated
Services of an English speaking driver/guide
Safari vehicles with roof hatches for easy game viewing
Use of six-seat safari vehicle
Chilled/bottled water, snacks and juices whilst on safari
Specialized and personalized services all through the safari
Complementary lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
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International airfare
Items of a personal nature
Tips to the driver/guide
Visas and passports
Optional extras
Laundry, alcoholic drinks, telephone bills etc.
Any other item/s not mentioned in the itinerary