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

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve: Today early in the morning embark on an early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast, rest of the morning is at leisure. You can relax at the pool or or terrace, overlooking the river. In the afternoon after your lunch, head for another game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight in Samburu Game Drive. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Samburu Game Reserve – Nyahururu: Today after breakfast, leaving Samburu 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, located close to the equator and home to Nyahururu Falls, a 74-meter-high falls on the Ewaso Nyiro river. Visit the equator for a photo stop, before continuing to your hotel located near the Falls. Following lunch, depart on an escorted walk of the hotel grounds, before continuing your walk to the falls and a visit to the Hippo Pools. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon. Overnight in Nyahururu. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Nyahururu Falls – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha: After an early morning breakfast, drive in a southerly direction to the spectacular Lake Nakuru. Once in the national park, embark on a game drive followed by lunch at a lodge. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes (in season). It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. After lunch, view the game enroute to the park gate and continue to your next stop for the night at Naivasha, arriving late afternoon. Following the check in formalities, depart on a 1 hour Boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Overnight at Lake Naivasha. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara: After your breakfast leaving Lake Naivasha behind, begin your drive to Masai Mara ascending first up over the top of the Mau Escarpment; then, heading due south, 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, an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets. Overnight in Maasai Mara. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Masai 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. Overnight in Maasai Mara. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Masai 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. Overnight in Maasai Mara. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi: After your beakfast, depart the 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 in Kenya’s bustling capital around mid-day and head tothe airport for your depature flight. (B)