7 Days Special Expedition
Elementaita/2 Nights Masai Mara/Nairobi/Amboseli/Taita Hills
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 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 by together by the cycle of life and death. Three days here will only scratch at the surface of the wonders of the Mara.
About Mara Sentrim
Sentrim Mara is the best among the lodges in mara. It is strategically situated within Maasai Mara, Kenya. Visit our website for more details. The Maasai Mara is a large game reserve in South-West Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai people and the Mara River which divides it into eastern and western parts. The extensive savanna grassland in between the rolling hills hosts a large variety of wild animals. Every year about 2.5 million wildebeests and hundred thousands of zebras wander through the Masai Mara between the months of June and October on their Great Migration between the Serengeti National park in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya. This spectacle has recently been declared the 7th natural world wonder. Masai Mara is a permanent home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, black rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, antelopes and around 400 species of birds among many others

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 Taita Game Sanctuary
This is a private game sanctuary separated from the vast Tsavo west only by a road. Animals roam freely between the two areas and in the hills that dot this sanctuary. The Hills are home to a wide variety of game including Lion, cheetah, and elephant and plains game. Bird life includes the extremely rare Taita Falcon, a bird recorded in early Egyptian hieroglyphics. This region is more remote than the most of the other visited parks and reserves in Kenya, the perfect destination for anyone looking for an opportunity to get away from it all and relax in the wild. The Sanctuary, established in 1972 covers a protected area of 28,000 acres (approximately 110 sq. kms or 44 sq. miles) rising to an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level (3,600 ft.). It consists mainly of plains and woodlands, with typical riverbank vegetation along the water course.
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 Taita Saltlick
Salt Lick Game Lodge offers an unparalleled safari experience. The entire lodge is raised on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures offering a spectacular view of the wildlife from above and all around. The Lodge is situated in the midst of the Taita Hills Sanctuary, a private wildlife conservancy of 28,000 acres at the foot of the Taita Hills bordering Tsavo West National Park, one of the world’s largest game reserves.The Sanctuary provides a safe environment to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds within 28,000 acres of rolling savanna and woodland habitats. Large numbers of wildlife come to drink at the waterholes, so Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge provides a rare opportunity to view animals at close proximity in their natural habitat. The lobby, restaurant and terraced bar all provide excellent views and photographic opportunities, while an underground tunnel and bunker with ground level windows provides unbelievably close yet safe access to a variety of wildlife as they drink. The waterholes are illuminated by powerful floodlights as it gets dark, to make sure that you witness all the activity throughout the night. The Sanctuary is a success story in sustainable conservation where wildlife - including elephant, lion, buffalo and giraffe - thrive. Game drives are tightly controlled to ensure that animals are not harassed and some areas are completely closed to vehicles. This commitment to responsible ecotourism, which has been so well supported by visitors, ensures that the Sanctuary and all its wildlife will continue to prosper. The Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers luxury accommodation and facilities and is the perfect place in an unforgettable setting to explore the natural environment around.
ACTIVITIES:
Game Viewing
Early morning and late afternoon game drives provide an ideal opportunity to view and photograph the diverse array of wildlife within the Sanctuary. The waterholes below provide a wonderful opportunity to view animals at close proximity in their natural habitat. The lobby and terraced bar offer excellent views and photographic opportunities, while an underground tunnel and bunker with ground level windows provides unbelievably close yet safe access to a variety of animals as they drink.
Night Game Drives
Night game drives provide guests with an opportunity of seeing animals not usually encountered on a daytime game drive such as spotted and striped hyena, mongoose, jackal, civet, genet, porcupine and bushbaby. Most predators are more active at night, so night drives also provide the opportunity of experiencing the ‘circle of life’. Our highly trained rangers equipped with powerful spotlights take guests for this experience of a totally different world after dark, when you may have the thrilling opportunity to see a predator actively hunting.
DAY 1 - Nairobi - Elementaita
Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), drive to the Lake Elelmentaita Sentrim.Afternoon at leisure there will be the option of an afternoon boat ride or the next day proceeding to Masai mara (payable locally).
Dinner and overnight at Elementaita Sentrim (FULL BOARD)
DAY 2 - Lake Elementaita - Maasai Mara
Depart after breakfast, drive to Masai mara game reserve. Check in and lunch at Mara Sentrim.
Drive for the evening game drive until sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim
DAY 3 - Masai 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 leave for a full day game drive, returning to the Lodge late in the afternoon (Collect picnic lunch from the lodge).Dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim (FULL BOARD).
DAY 4 - Masai Mara - Nairobi
Depart after breakfast drive to Nairobi. Check in and lunch at Pan Afric Hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Pan Afric Hotel. (FULL BOARD)
DAY 5 - Nairobi - Amboseli
After early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch.Check in and lunch at Amboseli Sentrim.
Drive for the evening game drive until sunset
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sentrim (FULL BOARD)
DAY 6 - Amboseli - Tsavo East
Depart after breakfast drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving in time for lunch. Check in time for lunch. Check in and lunch at Sentri/Tahri camp.
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, checkout depart for 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
