KTCK08 - 7 Days Samburu/ Serena Mountain Lodge/L.Nakuru/ Mara

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu game reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs. and depart for the dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier. Arrival in Samburu will be by lunch time. After lunch embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will be at the spectacular Elephant Watch Camp.

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Full Day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Watch Camp The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.

Day 3: Samburu – Lake Nakuru National park
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru. Arrival will be in time for lunch at your lodge, located inside the Lake Nakuru National Park. In the afternoon you will embark on a game drive where you will have the opportunity to spot leopards, rhino and the famous pink flamingos as well as a variety of other wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Camp
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru- Maasai Mara
After breakfast departs for Maasai Mara - the land of vast migrating animals. Arrival will be in time for lunch. After lunch embark on a game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara Leisure Tentend Camp.

Day 5 /6: Maasai Mara
Full day in Masai Mara with early morning and evening game drive. Today while you explore one of the most famous and beautiful National Parks in the world, you will have the opportunity to spot the Big Five with their associated predators which include the Buffalo, Rhino, Hippopotamus, Oribi,Warthogs, Thompson's Gazelles, Zebra, Hartebeest among many others. All meals and overnight at Mara Leisure Tentend Camp.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Day 7: Maasai Mara -Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast, return to Nairobi where the safari ends.

#Accommodation in Luxury,inbuilt ensuites and spacious tents as per itinerary
# Transport in an open custom built Safari Vehicle
# Services of an English speaking driver/guide
# Game viewing and park entrance fees as per itinerary
#Tents are properly spaced from each other and available in double and ,twins and tripples
and spacious launge for the guest available
# All Government taxes and levies
# Airport Transfers.
# Meals as indicated. (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch/picnic, D=Dinner).
# 24 Hours-7 days office and cellular emergency contact details while in Kenya.
# 1 bottle of water per person in vehicle during game drives;
# Temporary membership in Flying Doctors Society.

Not Included:
# All items of a personal nature e.g. telephone calls
# International Airfares
# Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodge, camp staff and driver/guide
# Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
# Laundry services
# Travelers Insurance
# Visas
# Any other item not mentioned in this itinerary
# Holiday supplements over Christmas and New Year