7 Days Extra Classic Expedition
2 Nights Masai Mara/2 Nights Elementaita/Amboseli/Tsavo East
About Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to "cool water", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city is popularly referred to as the Green City in the Sun. Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Railway. The town quickly grew to replace Machakos as the capital of Kenya in 1907. After independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Kenya. During Kenya's colonial period, the city became a centre for the colony's coffee, tea and sisal industry. The city lies on the River Athi in the southern part of the country, and has an elevation of 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) above sea level. Nairobi is the 10th-largest city in Africa, including the population of its suburbs. Home to thousands of Kenyan businesses and over 100 major international companies and organisations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Nairobi is an established hub for business and culture. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is one of the largest in Africa and the second-oldest exchange on the continent. It is Africa's fourth-largest exchange in terms of trading volume, capable of making 10 million trades a day.
About Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to "cool water", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city is popularly referred to as the Green City in the Sun. Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Railway. The town quickly grew to replace Machakos as the capital of Kenya in 1907. After independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Kenya. During Kenya's colonial period, the city became a centre for the colony's coffee, tea and sisal industry.
The city lies on the River Athi in the southern part of the country, and has an elevation of 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) above sea level. Nairobi is the 10th-largest city in Africa, including the population of its suburbs. Home to thousands of Kenyan businesses and over 100 major international companies and organisations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Nairobi is an established hub for business and culture. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is one of the largest in Africa and the second-oldest exchange on the continent. It is Africa's fourth-largest exchange in terms of trading volume, capable of making 10 million trades a day.
About Lake Elementaita
Elmenteita is derived from the Masaai word muteita, meaning "dust place", a reference to the dryness and dustyness of the area, especially between January and March. The town of Gilgil is near the lake. In the south-to-north sequence of Rift Valley lakes, Elmenteita is between Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru. The major Nairobi-Nakuru highway (A104 Road) runs along the nearby escarpment affording motorists a spectacular vista towards the lake. Today the lake is a protected area due to its birdlife fame and also it has been named as one of the heritage sites together with the Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria
About Amboseli
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's most well-known nature reserves. This wide extend of savannah and swampland includes the generally dry Lake Amboseli, and quite a bit of it is inside sight of Tanzania's forceful snow-topped Kilimanjaro. Supplementing this sensational scene are powerful crowds of elephants, the recreation center's greatest draw. Head to Observation Hill for the absolute most noteworthy perspectives; early morning and late evening are best to spot these magnificent creatures.
About Sentrim Amboseli
Sentrim Amboseli offers luxury guest accommodation and services. It is bordering the Amboseli National Park, 3 km from Kimana gate. The 60 luxurious and comfortable deluxe tents and homes are spread out across the plains and offer fantastic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Large concentrations and variety of wildlife inhabit this arid savanna, making Amboseli a popular tourist destination. Amboseli is the place where you can watch elephants with the snow-capped Kilimanjaro as the background.
About Tsavo East
Tsavo East National Park is one of the National Parks in Kenya that is well known for its unique safari experience.it is about 11747 km square. It has been one of the oldest parks in Kenya, since it was found in 1948.There is another side of this park namely Tsavo West National Park, the reason why its divided into two i.e. east and west was because of a railway passing between the two parks. Also it’s well known as the largest park of Kenya as it covers thousands of kilometers of land and has almost four entrances (gates).
About Sentrim Tahri Camp
Sentrim Tsavo East is located in Tsavo East National Park. The waterhole in front of the camp is visited by elephants, buffaloes and other game. So you can sit, have a drink and watch comfortably. The camp has the atmosphere of the pioneer camps of long ago while providing the luxury of a permanent camp with modern amenities. The Camp is 345 kilometers from Nairobi, 11km from Voi Gate, 40 kilometers from the Buchuma Gate and approximately 2 hours drive from Mombasa. Malindi is a mere 167 kilometers through the park.
DAY 1 - Nairobi - Maasai Mara
Pick up from the hotel early in the morning. Drive across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai mara game reserve. Check in and lunch at Sentrim Mara.
Drive for the evening game drive returning to the lodge at sunset. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Mara. (FULL BOARD)
DAY 2 - Maasai Mara
Option 1
After breakfast, leave for the morning game drive until noon, returning to the lodge in time for lunch.
Drive for the evening game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Mara.
Option 2
After breakfast drive for a full game drive until late in the afternoon (Collect lunch boxes from the lodge).Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Mara. (FULL BOARD)
DAY 3-Maasai Mara
Option 1
After breakfast leave for the morning game drive returning to the lodge at noon in time for lunch.
Drive for the evening game drive until sunset .Dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim (FULL BOARD)
Option 2
After breakfast drive for a full day game drive returning to the lodge late in the afternoon (collect lunch boxes from the lodge).Dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim (Full board)
DAY 4 - Maasai Mara - Elementaita
After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru Park for a full day game drive with picnic lunch. Return back to Lake Elementaita Sentrim late in the evening .Dinner and overnight at Lake Elementaita Sentrim. (FULL BOARD)
DAY 5 - Elementaita - Amboseli
After early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park with picnic lunch. Drive for the evening game drive arriving in the lodge at sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Amboseli (FULL BOARD)
DAY 6 - Amboseli - Tsavo East
Depart after breakfast drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving at Sentrim/Tahri camp in time for lunch. Check in and lunch at Sentrim/Tahri camp.
16:00hrs-Drive for the evening game drive until sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim/Tahri camp (FULL BOARD)
DAY 7 - Tsavo East - Mombasa/Diani
After breakfast enroute game drive, driving to Mombasa to respective hotel.
Tour price includes:-
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari
- Meal plan as described=breakfast=lunch=dinner
- Accommodations in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All parks entrances fees include government taxes and service of an English, French or German speaking professional drive/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Exclusive transport in a safari tour mini bus 4*4 with a game viewing roof hatch and uhf radio
Things you need to budget for. The price does not include:-
○ Tips ○ Laundry
○ Drinks ○ Items of personal nature
