10 Day Big Game Kenya Safari - Silver
Featured Parks: Amboseli > Ol Pejeta > Samburu > Lake Nakuru > Maasai Mara
If you like big game, you are bound to fall in love with Kenya’s astonishing beauty on this amazing ten day Kenyan safari. This
country, the people and the wildlife will blow you away with its charm and the vast landscapes will remain deeply etched in
your soul for the rest of your life.
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Day 1: Nairobi
Accommodation: Jacaranda Hotel
Activity: Arrive at the airport being met and greeted by your guide.
Your host will be on hand when you arrive at the airport and will take you to the
Jacaranda Hotel. This beautiful hotel has a seasoned history of hosting international
and local business as well as leisure travelers dating back in the early 1960's. Take a
minute to enjoy a few drinks at the poolside bar whilst you relax and unwind after
your flight. If you’re ready for sleep, you’ll immediately relax in your luxurious room,
with its fine linens. In the morning you’ll be refreshed and ready to go. Who says a
safari has to be rustic?
Day 2: Nairobi > Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Transfer to Amboseli before an afternoon game drive.
After a tasty breakfast, it is time to head out to Amboseli National Park, considered the
prime location in the world for viewing wild elephants. Nothing can beat the site of these
magnificent creatures with Mount Kilimanjaro as their backdrop. The mountain is the
world’s highest free-standing mountain and its majesty will take your breath away. In
addition, you’ll see plenty more wildlife – including giraffes, lions and cheetahs. You’ll
know this is a real safari as you travel over the rugged roads to the park and later on your
afternoon game drive. It is an exciting day and you’ll be grateful for a chance to unwind at
the Amboseli Sopa Lodge, which more than lives up to its serene name. The décor is
inspired by the indigenous Maasai people and it harmonizes with the Kenyan terrain
beautifully. Walk through the beautifully landscaped gardens to enjoy a delicious meal,
including many local food items.
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Day 3: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Morning and afternoon game drives.
The day starts with breakfast and a morning game drive where you’ll see white rhinos,
wildebeests, zebras and many other species. Undoubtedly, you will also see many of the
more than 400 species of birds that inhabit the park. Amazingly, the sites you see in the
morning will be quite different from those you’ll see on the afternoon game drive as the
various creatures respond to their unique biological clocks.
Depending on the time of year, the terrain will vary – from Ernest Hemingway’s “Snows of Kilimanjaro” to the hot dry summer
to the life-giving rainy season – but it will always be beautiful. The routes taken will depend on weather conditions but they all
offer unforgettable scenery, so keep your camera ready. You will also have the chance to take a “walking safari” for a close up
view of Kenya, along with an optional visit to an authentic tribal village. When you need a break, take a dip in the lodge’s pool
or take a nap in your cool, comfortable room.
Day 4: Amboseli National Park > Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Accommodation: The Ark
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Transfer to Aberdare National Park; enjoy game viewing from your lodge.
turn up to greet you.
After a delicious breakfast, it’s time to head to the Aberdare Mountains, the east wall of the
Great Rift Valley. This is a part of Africa few westerners know about, with mountains, rain
forests, waterfalls, monkeys and birds. You’ll stop at a forest overlook to see elephants,
lions, leopards and other creatures refresh themselves at a waterhole. Tonight you’ll stay at
The Ark, which overlooks a waterhole and for the native wildlife. Not only will you be
pampered in this luxurious accommodation, you’ll also be alerted to the animal visitors who
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Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy > Samburu National Park
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Activity: Afternoon game drive.
A scenic drive is taken to Samburu Land after a nourishing breakfast. The drive crosses
the equator and takes guests in a northerly direction through coffee, tea and pineapple
plantations. You will be able to watch velvet monkeys and crocodiles that bask along the
river banks in the afternoon.
Game-drives take place after lunch and allow guests to see and photograph elephants and other safari animals from the
comfort of a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The animals in the Samburu National Park include the Beisa oryx, long-necked gerenuk,
reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra. The game-drive provides an unforgettable experience that you're sure to enjoy.
Day 6: Samburu National Park
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Private morning and afternoon game drives.
Optional: Visit to tribal village, walking safari, camel ride.
Several species including the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx and
reticulated giraffe can be seen on private game-drives that take place in the morning
and afternoon. Since the area has very little grass cover, you may be able to see some
cheetahs and lions near the river banks. Mount Ololokwe, a tabletop mountain, can be
seen across the red plains and scrub that make up the desert scenery in the area. This
desert area is home to the Ewaso Ngiro River, which is an important watering hole for
the many species in the area and is a large part of what makes Kenyan safaris enjoyable
for wildlife enthusiasts. For those wanting to experience something a little different
today, a walking safari, camel ride or a visit to a local tribal village are optional extras.
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Day 7: Samburu National Park > Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Activity: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park before enjoying an afternoon gamedrive.
After breakfast this morning, it will be time to head out to Lake Nakuru National Park.
This park is world-renowned for its millions of flamingos. Watch them from Baboon Cliff
and be mesmerized by the sea of pink. The park also serves as Kenya’s first rhino
sanctuary and is home to both white and black species. Protection is also offered to rare
Rothschild giraffes – a 188-km area around the lake is fenced off to protect them. You’ll also be able to explore the beautiful
Malaika Waterfall and, of course, Lake Nakuru. In the evening, you will enjoy splendid views from the Lake Nakuru Lodge,
designed to blend in with the terrain. The rustic African décor perfectly blends comfort with adventure, and the restaurant
offers the finest in local and international cuisines in a relaxed setting.
Day 8: Lake Nakuru National Park > Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Activity: Transfer to Maasai Mara before an afternoon game-drive.
When those of us in the west hear the term “African Safari” the picture that comes to mind is the
Maasai Mara National Reserve, which is where you are going today. Here is where you’ll find the
grasslands, the lions, the jackals, the wildebeests and more. This will also be your opportunity to
get to know the Maasai, the semi-nomadic natives of Kenya. These cattle-herding people have
managed to preserve their way of life through the centuries; visiting them is an enriching
experience. With its simple elegance and style, Mara Sopa Lodge provides unsurpassed peace and
tranquility in the heart of Africa. Located in close proximity to teeming wildlife, this uniquely
Kenyan property appeals to travelers bored with the ordinary and in search of a closer
connection with Mother Nature. The sunsets here are the stuff of journals and profound
reflection.
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Day 9: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Activity: Morning and afternoon game drives.
You will be glad to have a second day to explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve
and to stay at the Mara Sopa Lodge. Today you’ll have both a morning and an
afternoon game drive and you’ll marvel at how completely different they are. You’ll
have the chance to see the continent’s largest prides of lions as well as many herds of
antelopes, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests and zebras. If you’re able to visit
between July and October, you may be able to witness the Great Migration, when
huge herds of Thomson’s gazelles, wildebeests and zebras travel in mass from the
Serengeti. It is an unforgettable experience that is not to be missed. No matter when
you visit, you will also have a chance to take a “walking safari”, or visit a local tribal village if you wish. You will learn about
the Maasai way of life and how they have managed to retain their semi-nomadic customs even in today’s modern world, when
so much of their world is at risk. After all these adventures, you will be more than ready for a mid-day nap or laze on the
veranda to escape the heat of the day.
Day 10: Maasai Mara National Reserve > Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast.
Activity: Pre-dawn game-drive before breakfast. Souvenir shopping in Nairobi
before your airport transfer.
You will go on one last game-drive before dawn, with breakfast following the drive.
The breakfast is a good time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers. You can take
your time getting ready to leave; no one will rush you. Transportation will be
available to take you back to Nairobi when you're ready. When you get to Nairobi,
you can spend some time shopping for souvenirs or taking in sights you didn't see
when you arrived. An optional farewell dinner is available the night before you
leave. You will be taken to the airport in plenty of time to catch your flight home. As
you head for home you will be leaving with a lot of fond memories of your Kenya safari tour.
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Silver class safari package costs include:
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Silver Class accommodation as stipulated in the
itinerary.
Transportation in a chauffeur driven 6-seater safari
minivan with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing &
photography.
Services of an English speaking driver-guide.
Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as
indicated in the itinerary.
All Government taxes and levies.
Complimentary mineral water during game drives
only.
24 hours stand-by contact number.
All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Guaranteed window seat in the vehicles.
Two-way long range high frequency radio
communication in each 6-seater safari minivan.
On safari accessories in the vehicles: - First-aid kit,
wildlife books, beanbags for easy photography, a
pair of binoculars per vehicle, cool box and fire
extinguisher.
Flying Doctor Service providing 24 hour air
ambulance and evacuation services in case of a
medical emergency.
Silver class safari package costs exclude:
o All arrival and departure transfers.
o All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills,
fax/email bills etc.
o Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and
driver- guide(s).
o Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks apart from
tea and coffee provided with meals.
o Any local / regional or international flights and
departure taxes.
o Laundry services.
o Holiday supplements: Christmas, New Year and
Easter.
o Visa fees/application.
o Travel insurance.
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