7 Days Nairobi-Nairobi Safari
Nairobi/2 Nights Samburu/Sweet Waters (Nanyuki) /Naivasha/2 Nights Masai Mara/Nairobi
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 Samburu
The Samburu Game Reserve has a few animal varieties which are thought to be extraordinary to the region. Samburu Game Reserve is arranged north of Nairobi, is just 40 square miles in size, and is a piece of the Northern Frontier District. You will have a shot of spotting creatures such as the Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, and Elephant, Lion, and Cheetah. There are also more than 350 types of the winged creature which incorporates Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, Bateleur, Palm-nut Vulture.
About Sweetwaters (Nanyuki)
Located in Laikipia County in Kenya which is adjacent to Nanyuki town, the scenic Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 km? (90,000 acre) is a nonprofit wild life conservancy. It is a relatively uncrowded area and home to a variety of wildlife and provides excellent game viewing. It was initially established as a game ranch in 1988 but in 2004, it was transformed into a wildlife conservancy. U may experience a scenic drive through the coffee, pineapple and tea plantations of central Kenya arriving in time for lunch the Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a beautiful private game reserve and home to rare species such as Beisa Oryx, Rothschild's giraffe and black rhino. Game drives here reveal the full range of African wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo. Enjoy a private visit with the tame animals at the wildlife orphanage. Observe chimps from the Jane Goodall Institute at the Sweetwater’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Optional activities include walking safaris escorted by a local ranger, bird walks with several hundred species to observe, horseback and camel rides
About Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha National Park is located in Nakuru County in the Great Rift Valley, North-West of Nairobi capital. The park is composed of a fresh water lake with a surface area of 139km2. The lake is surrounded by green vegetation forming a habitat for over 400 bird species. The quiet scenery of the park favors the existence of plenty of arrays of wildlife animals, from Buffalos, hippopotamus, Klipspringer, Giraffe, Baboons, Hartebeest, Eland Thompson's Gazelle and sometimes Leopard and Cheetah.
About Masai Mara
The Maasai Mara National Reserve or the Mara as its popularly known, boasts for sheltering various wild animals like the lion, cheetah and other animals that annually migrate to and from Tanzania to the Masai Mara like the Gazelles, wildebeest and zebras and many more. During a game drive, you are likely to view the big 5 which is something most tourists coming to Kenya hope to see. Rainy seasons usually start from November all through to May with December being the peak. As for the dry seasons, expect them anywhere from June to November. The Mara is magnificent, home to Kenya's richest concentration of wildlife, and regarded by many travelers as an essential stop on any tour of Africa. When westerners think of Africa and safari, this is place they imagine - golden grassland plains pocked with acacia, wildebeests, zebras, lions, and jackals bound together by the cycle of life and death. Three days here will only scratch at the surface of the wonders of the Mara.
About Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their centre.
DAY 1 - Nairobi - Samburu
After early morning breakfast drive along the Northern Frontier of Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve.Checkin and lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Drive for the evening game drive until sunsets.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
DAY 2 - Samburu
After breakfast leave for the morning game drive until noon returning to the Lodge for lunch.
Drive for the evening game drive until sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge. (Fullboard)
Option 2
After breakfast drive for a full day game drive until late in the afternoon. (Collect lunch box from the Lodge).
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (Full board)DAY 3 - Samburu - Sweetwaters
After breakfast, depart for Sweet Waters Wildlife Sanctuary, arriving in time for lunch. Check in and lunch at Serena sweet waters Luxury Camp.
Drive for the evening game returning to the Lodge at sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Serena Sweet water Luxury Camp.
DAY 4 - Sweetwaters - Naivasha
After breakfast, depart for Naivasha Sopa, arriving in time for lunch. Check in and Lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. At leisure there will be an option of an afternoon Boat ride (Payable Locally)
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (Fullboard)
DAY 5 - Naivasha - Masai Mara
After breakfast drive to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. Check in and lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Drive for the evening game drive until sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (Full board)
DAY 6 - Masai Mara
Option 1
After breakfast leave for the morning game drive until noon returning to the lodge for lunch.
Drive for the evening game drive returning to the lodge at sunset
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (Full board)
Option 2
After breakfast drive a full day game drive until late in the afternoon (collect lunch boxes from the lodge).
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (full board).
DAY 7 - Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast early morning, Checkout driving back to Nairobi 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
