11 Days Safari: Nairobi, Nakuru, Samburu, Masai Mara and Zanzibar

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On this safari you will descend the Laikipia Plains, dotted with extinct volcanoes,which  is reminescent of the geographic origins of the area. At the foot of Mt.Kenya, Africa’s second Highest Mountain (5199m), you will cross the equator at Nanyuki town, here, Whirlpool EQUATOR WATER EMONSTRATION will be conducted by a guide and certificates issued.   On different hemispheres, water spins in different directions.

 

The appeal of Samburu lies in its wildlife, unique to the area. This includes the Grevy’s or Imperial zebra, whose stripes are finer than those of its cousin the Burchell zebra; The Gerenuk or giraffe-antelope, with its peculiar manner of  feeding on leaves while standing on its hind legs; the pretty Reticulated Giraffe; the masked Oryx, and the blue-legged Somali Ostrich. End the safari with a relaxing moments at a beach in Zanzibar

 

SUMMARY

Day 1: Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Day 4: Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi – Zanzibar
Day 8: Zanzibar
Day 9: Zanzibar
Day 10: Zanzibar
Day 11: Depart

Included/Exclude

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers (in minibus or coach bus) as per itinerary
  • Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi
  • Full board accommodation in the lodges/camps whilst on safari
  • Transportation whilst on safari in 7-seater minibus in Kenya, driven by English-speaking driver/guide (non exclusive use of vehicle)
  • All park/reserve entrance fees
  • Mineral water
  • Domestic flight Nairobi – Zanzibar
  • Half board accommodation in Zanzibar
  • Extras i.e Laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc
  • Tips to driver guides and porters.
  • International Air transport and applicable departure taxes.
  • Visa

Tour Plan

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, met and transfer to the respective Nairobi hotel. Use of room is not guaranteed before noon.  Remainder of the day at leisure. At 19.00hrs, transferred to Carnivore Restaurant for dinner. Overnight at HERON COURT. Meal plan: {Dinner}
After an early breakfast at the Hotel commence drive via Karatina and crossing the equator at Nanyuki, en route to Samburu National Reserve. Lunch at the respective Lodge. Late afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at SAMBURU SOPA LODGE or similar Distance: Approx. 350 kms – 6  hrs drive Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Morning and late afternoon game viewing drives in this Reserve, with spectacular sceneries and diverse wildlife. All meals and overnight at  SAMBURU SOPA LODGE
After breakfast, rejoin your driver/guide and depart for the Rift Valley arriving for lunch at a Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park.  Late afternoon game viewing & bird watching. Dinner and overnight at FLAMINGO HILL CAMP or similar. Distance: Approx. 400 kms – 6 hrs drive Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
After breakfast commence drive west past Mount Longonot and via Narok to the Maasai Mara National Reserve to arrive for lunch at the respective Lodge / Camp. Late afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner & overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE or similar. Distance Approx. 310 kms – 6 hrs drive Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}
Morning and late afternoon game viewing drives in this Reserve, with spectacular sceneries and diverse wildlife.  All meals and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE
After breakfast at the Lodge/Camp, embark on your return journey to Nairobi. On arrival in the early afternoon you will be dropped off in Nairobi (use of room is excluded). Transferred to Jomo  Kenyatta International Airport for scheduled International departure flight to Zanzibar, 03 HOURS PRIOR TO FLIGHT DEPARTURE TIME. On arrival at Zanzibar Airport, met and transfer to the respective  hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Accommodation on Half Board basis is included at BREEZES BEACH RESORT & SPA. Meal plan: {Half Board}
Day spent at leisure. (Optional Excursions) Meal plan: {Half Board}
After breakfast at the Hotel, transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for scheduled International departure flight, 03 HOURS PRIOR TO FLIGHT DEPARTURE TIME.

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