and we try to ensure that each client's "Kenya Safari" is individually tailored to meet their needs or requirements. We avoid the more commercial lodges that cater to the mass tourism market and support the more eco-friendly or smaller safari camps. To avoid lengthy transfers to your safari lodge or camp we are able to offer, with most of our safaris, air transfers from Nairobi directly to the Park.
Day 1 Nairobi –Aberdare National Park (Forest Tree Lodge) - Mt. Kenya National Park
Our adventure today begins with a lovely drive to Aberdare National Park. We stop for pictures along the way as we travel overland through plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After lunch and afternoon high tea, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted genet, and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels – and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.
Overnight at the Ark Forest Lodge or Treetop Forest Lodge or the Serena Mountain Forest Lodge
Day 2 Forest Tree Lodge – Samburu Game Reserve
This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa Oryxes. We also enjoy Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp, our luxurious hostelry set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks of the river.
Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3 Samburu Game Reserve
Dawn breaks in golden bands as we start our day in the bush by scanning the river from our tent’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, we’re off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy Camp/Lodge.
Overnight at Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp or Samburu Serena Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4 Samburu – Lake Baringo
Drive across the Northern Frontier District to Lake Baringo, a fresh water Rift Valley lake, famous for its magnificent bird life. Lake Baringo is well known for two of its waters’ residents–Hippo and Crocodile. Hippos are seen in the lake on boat trips, and at Lakeside lodges and camps. They are seen also seen at night grazing the lawns.
Overnight at Lake Baringo Club or Lake Baringo Island Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5 Lake Baringo – Lake Nakuru National Park
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6 Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run.
The Mara Game Reserve – one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles. Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 7 Discover Masai Mara
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Overnight at Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 8 Masai Mara – Nairobi
Morning game drive to savour the beauty of the park, return to lodge for breakfast. After, depart for Nairobi by road arriving in the afternoon.
Meal Plan{Breakfast}