Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi - Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
This morning we depart Nairobi and proceed north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to Sweetwaters Conservancy. Sweetwaters land, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Kashoggi. We visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens! In fact Sweetwaters boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Moreover, the Sanctuary has several private waterhole and salt lick so we'll be guaranteed unprecedented close encounters. Whether its day or night game drives, camel trekking, lion tracking, al fresco dining or relaxing by pool, Sweetwaters is bound to delight.
Overnight at Simbas Lodge or Bantu Lodge.
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2
Sweetwaters/Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Sweetwaters/Ol Pejeta after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your hotel in time for lunch. In the afternoon a game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that Lake Nakuru is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds found there. In addition, a large variety of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game. Overnight at the Hotel Waterbuck.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisure breakfast at your lodge, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya's Game Park. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening game drive. Overnight at Mara Sidai Camp or Enchoro Camp. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4
Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson's and Grant's Gazelles. Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village. Overnight at Mara Sidai Camp or Enchoro Camp.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5
Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Mid-morning drive to Nairobi. The balance of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing. Meal Plan {Breakfast}
INCLUDED IN THIS SAFARI
Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
Round trip transport from Nairobi to Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Game Reserve
Finest accommodations in Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Game Reserve
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
Guaranteed window seating with open top for easy photography
Membership in Flying Doctors Society - Emergency air rescue
Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
All applicable Game Park entrance fees
All meals included while on safari
Pre-tour itinerary document
6 extensive Game drives
EXCLUDED IN THIS SAFARI
Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars)
Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports
Nature walks, Night game drives, Camel rides etc
Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
Gratuity for your professional driver guide
Cost of obtaining passport and visas
Accommodations in Nairobi
A visit to a Maasai Village
International Airfare
Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara (enlarge)