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DAY 1: NAIROBI.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and
assisted by Travel Associates Representative then transferred to the
Stanley Hotel.
DAY 2: NAIROBI/MOUNT KENYA.
After breakfast at your hotel we travel north past Nyeri and to Mount
Kenya region. Upon arrival you will check in your lodge and later have
lunch. Afterwards observe game as they come to the lodge’s flood-lit
waterhole to drink water. Dinner and overnight stay at the Serena
Mountain Lodge.
DAY 3: MOUNT KENYA/SWEETWATERS.
After breakfast you will depart to the Sweetwaters. Arrive and check-in
then have lunch at your Camp. Proceed on your first afternoon game drive
in the reserve. Return to the Camp before sunset for dinner and
overnight stay at the Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
DAY 4: SWEETWATERS/LAKE NAKURU.
After breakfast at the lodge, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park
situated in the Rift Valley Region. From the North to the South of Kenya
the valley is lined with a series of freshwater and soda based volcanic
lakes. Arrive, check-in your Lodge and have lunch. Go on a game drive
later in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lion Hill Lodge.
Lake Nakuru the worlds famous haunt for pink flamingoes, is a shallow
alkaline lake in Kenya’s Rift Valley and some 62 km2 in size. The
landscape is picturesque, area of marsh and grassland alternating with
rocky cliffs and outcrop also home to both the White and Black Rhinos.
Lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, waterbucks are equally at home in
this unique park.
DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU/MASAI MARA.
After breakfast, depart for the world famous Masai Mara National
Reserve. Arrive at your Camp for check-in and lunch. The Camp blends in
perfectly with its surrounding hillside landscape. The accent here is on
the Masai people and the wealth of wildlife, birdlife, and natural flora
to be found in the fabled Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon
game drive around the world famous Mara. Dinner and overnight stay at
the Mara Sarova Camp.
DAY 6: MASAI MARA
Full day spent in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All
meals and overnight stay at the Mara Sarova Camp. Masai Mara offers an
absolutely unique variety of animals. The reason is that this hilly
region is both humid and fertile, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek
rivers, full of crocodiles and hippos. The abundance of water and
excellent availability of food are the reasons why the Masai Mara, which
in fact is a continuation of the Tanzanian Serengeti National Park, has
the greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa. There is
a particularly dramatic “spectacle” from July to November, the annual
migration of huge herds of Gnus and zebras. Predators such as Hyenas,
Jackals, Leopards and Lions of course, closely follow these herds.
Gigantic herds of over 200 buffaloes can also be observed. Plenty of
food is available for elephants, giraffes, and the many species of
antelopes.
Masai Mara Hot-Air Balloon Safari - Today, you'll
experience a hot air balloon safari taking off in the beautiful early
morning, you'll drift above the browsing game and have tremendous
opportunities for unusual photographs. What could be more uplifting than
an early morning safari in a hot air balloon flying over the vast plains
of Africa? Witness an African sunrise as a plethora of wildlife roam the
land beneath you. At the end of the flight you land on the plains, in
the midst of this enchanting savannah a champagne breakfast is laid out
with the mouth watering aroma of sausages, eggs, and bacon, sizzling
over a charcoal fire. Drive in a leisurely fashion with game viewing on
your way back to your camp.
DAY 7: MASAI MARA/NAIROBI
Have breakfast at the camp and depart for Nairobi. Kenyans most colorful
city, on arrival you will check in your hotel and spend the rest of the
afternoon at leisure followed by the overnight at the Stanley Hotel.
DAY 8: NAIROBI/AMBOSELI
After breakfast drive through the rugged landscape of the Kenyan plains
to the Amboseli National Park situated in the north at the foot hills of
Mont Kilimanjaro (19430ft) the highest Mountain in Africa. Amboseli is
famous for its vast herds of elephants and stunning views of Mount
Kilimanjaro. Be sure to have your camera ready this afternoon game drive
in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and much more and lunch will
be served at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the Amboseli Serena
Lodge
DAY 9: AMBOSELI
You will spend a full day in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game
drives. Meals and overnight stay at the Amboseli Serena Lodge to the 392
sq km Amboseli National Park lies due south of Nairobi, within clear
sight of Mt Kilimanjaro. The waters of the mountain feed the seasonal
swamps and marshes on which the game and birds, which live in the park,
rely. It is here that photographers will hope to shoot the classic
picture of the elephant or giraffe standing against the dramatic
backdrop of the snow capped mountain.
Amboseli Hot Air Balloon Safari
- Witness an African sunrise as a plethora of wildlife roam the
land beneath you. At the end of the flight you land on the plains, in
the midst of this enchanting savannah a champagne breakfast is laid out
with the mouth watering aroma of sausages, eggs, and bacon, sizzling
over a charcoal fire. Drive in a leisurely fashion with game viewing on
your way back to your lodge.
DAY 10: AMBOSELI/NAIROBI
Have breakfast at the lodge and depart for Nairobi. Kenyans most
colorful city, on arrival you will continue to the Airport for your
onward flight back home.
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