8 Days Scenic Kenya Safari

Detailed Itinerry

Day 1 Nairobi

Our representatives will warmly meet you on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport; transfer you to your city hotel where we will brief you on your safari arrangements. Enjoy overnight at the hotel where you are booked on bed and breakfast. Intercontinental Nairobi BB or similar

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Intercontinental Nairobi

Situated a 30-minute drive from Nairobi National Park, this hotel features a heated outdoor pool, a wellness centre with a gym and a colonial-style Safari Bar serving cocktails and light snacks.

Spacious and warmly decorated, all air-conditioned rooms and suites at InterContinental Nairobi come with a satellite TV and views of Nairobi, the pool or Uhuru Park. Some accommodations have an additional lounge or kitchen.

A breakfast buffet is available daily at InterContinental’s dining room. For dinner there is an à la carte menu, and the bar organizes themed music nights regularly with R&B or jazz performances.

After a swim in the outdoor pool, guests can relax in the hot tub or visit the sauna and steam room. There is also an on-site casino and a 24-hour relax lounge to read a newspaper.
Day 2 Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Early this morning our guide driver will warmly meet you on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport or at your Nairobi hotel; brief you then drive you to Amboseli National Park. You will be arriving for lunch. This afternoon depart on a game viewing drive. From the lodge you can enjoy the view of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). The park is home to the lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest among others. Enjoy dinner and overnight. Amboseli serena lodge LDBB or similar
Day 3 Amboseli National Park

Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing drives. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Masai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. Enjoy meals and overnight at the lodge. Amboseli serena lodge LDBB or similar

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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, the luxury Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park.

Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, the safari lodge looks out over the golden savannah plains, with uninterrupted views of the mountain itself. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. These, the only sources of water in this otherwise starkly beautiful but arid park, attract huge numbers of wallowing elephants, hippos, buffalos and plains game. Meanwhile, from the prehistoric site of Observation Hill, the sunset over Kilimanjaro is magnificent.

At the centre of ‘Masailand’, the lodge’s décor reflects the brilliant primary colours and iconic shapes representative of these legendary warriors. At the heart of the lodge, shaded by palm trees, is a free-form swimming pool; to either side of which stretch the rooms. Each room is housed in a single storey building opening directly on to the grounds, each reflecting a Masai Manyatta theme: each with its own hand-painted wall frescos.
Day 4 Amboseli National Park - Aberdare National Park

Enjoy breakfast then depart to the Aberdare National Park. We arrive at the Aberdare Country Club to a warm welcome then lunch. Only a small sleeping bag is allowed at the Ark where you are heading from there. The reason is that the cabins there are small. You will leave your excess luggage in safe custody at the Aberdare Country Club which is the ground serving hotel for the Ark. Transfer to the Ark Lodge, located deep in the park & nicely surrounded by a nice, green forest. Your night is spent watching wildlife from the lodge decks. There is also an underground bunker that takes you more closely to the wildlife as they come to the flood-lit water hole to drink and bath. Enjoy overnight The Ark Lodge or LDBB similar

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The Ark

Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Modeled after Noah’s Ark, The Ark has four viewing areas from which to observe the ever-present animal activity at the waterhole and saltlick. There is also a ground level hide – the perfect spot for the discerning photographer. From this vantage point, photos of animals can be taken at eye-level.

In this intimate recess one can almost, but not quite, pat the animals, hear their sounds and smell the aroma of the night. This is a magical corner, where there is close contact with the essence that tells of unexplored Africa, and where, very often, the visitor may enjoy in solitary state the beauty of it all. So as not to miss any animal sightings, the resident guide will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole. Simply throw on your provided robe and slippers, grab your camera and view nightlife at the waterhole!
Day 5 Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy breakfast then drive to the Aberdare Country Club where you pick your luggage then proceed to the Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stopover at Thompson’s Falls. We will be arriving at the lodge for lunch. We depart on an afternoon game viewing drive. The scenic 188km2 Lake Nakuru game park is home to the black and white rhino, prides lions, cape buffalos, waterbucks, reticulated giraffes, hartebeests among many others. When the water levels in the lake are low, the 68km2 alkaline lake is famous for the thousands of greater and lesser flamingoes. The park has the largest euphorbia forest in Africa. Enjoy dinner and overnight. Sarova Lion Hill Lodge LDBB or similar

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Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. A short two-hour drive from Nairobi, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a favorite with residents and visitors to Kenya.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge has 67 luxury chalets, divided into 64 standard rooms and 3 suites. Each chalet offers private patios with panoramic views of the flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru, ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, running hot and cold water, razor outlets with 220 and 240 volts beds with mosquito nets, hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is cleverly laid out in such a way that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of the lake and the park. The Lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feeds. The Lodge is a natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds amongst the 400 species that inhabit the Park.
Day 6 Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara Game Reserve

Enjoy an early breakfast and depart to the Maasai Mara National Reserve arriving for lunch. Depart on an afternoon game viewing drive in search of the hundreds of wildlife species the game reserve is famous for. These include the lion, Cape buffalo, the savannah elephant, black rhino and the elusive leopard, impalas, Masai giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, Thompson & grant’s gazelles, topis, the resident wildebeests among many others. Enjoy dinner and overnight Ashnil Mara Camp LDBB or similar
Day 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve

Enjoy breakfast then a full day of game viewing drive in search of the Big-Five among many other wildlife species. In addition to wildlife, the Mara has nice, varied scenery to enjoy. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains or visit a traditional Masai Village (at an extra cost).The vast plains and grasslands is also home to hundreds of bird species. Enjoy meals and overnight. Ashnil Mara Camp LDBB or similar

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Ashnil Mara Camp

Ashnil Mara Camp is located in the Masai Mara National Reserve and close to the Mara River, famous for the wildebeest migration. The camp is arguably in one of the very best positions in the Masai Mara for game viewing and also provides the perfect setting to sit and relax at the end of an exciting day of game drives. The property comprises 40 luxury tents and includes luxury ensuite bathrooms, walk-in closets and a sun deck for relaxation while watching game.
Day 8 Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast then check-out. You may opt to drive or take a one-hour flight (at an extra cost) to Nairobi. Enjoy a farewell lunch at the carnivore restaurant then our guide driver will drop you at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Thank you for travelling with us!