Highlights of Kenya

Itinerary :

Day 1: Nairobi: Welcome to Kenya. Once you arrive at Nairobi, get transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Nairobi.

Day 2: Nairobi – Shaba Game Reserve: After an early morning breakfast head north, pass by the town of Thika and continue north through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After arriving in Nanyuki town, continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it’s a fairly short hop to Shaba, arrival at the lodge in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive arriving back at the lodge as the sunsets. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Shaba Game Reserve: Today in the morning embark on for your early morning game drive, and upon return head for your breakfast. The rest of the morning is free, you can relax by the pool por terrace, overlooking the river. In the afternoon head another game drive and enjoy the sights of the many wild animals and birds. Return back to the lodge. overnight in Shaba Game Reserve. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Shaba Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru: After breakfast, leave Shaba behind, travel south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until you get to the town of Nanyuki. Head north-west towards Nyahururu, before turning in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following a perfect outdoor ‘bush’ lunch, al fresco style, as you take in the panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. Later embark on a afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Overnight at Lake Nakuru. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara: After an early morning breakfast, leave the flamingo fringed Lake Nakuru behind and head for Njoro town, where you begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment, then head south and travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Travel across the “breadbasket” of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, head for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets. Enjoy a unique dining experience under the majesty of a star studded African sky, with a live bar-be-cue demonstration as you sip on your favorite drink and listen to the calls of the wild. Don’t be surprised if you are ‘joined’ by one of the residents of the wild Mara, coming to drink in the water brooks. Overnight inn Maasai Mara. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Maasai Mara: Today early in the morning, head for your game drive and enjoy the incredible views of the wild animals, later return back to your lodge and the rest of the morning is at leisure. Later in the afternoon, head of another game drive and enjoy the wildlife viewing. Later return back to the lodge and overnight in Maasai Mara. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi: After your breakfast depart depart from Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, before heading up the rift escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners during World War II. Arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital around mid-day and head to the airport for your departure flight. (B)