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Embark on a journey to the enchanting home of the African safari, fiery savannah sunsets and the colourfully clad Maasai - an epic adventure through Kenya's iconic wilderness.
Karibu! Your Kenyan safari adventure begins in the capital, Nairobi, where you will be met at the airport by a Trafalgar Representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the evening with your fellow explorers and your Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the world-famous Carnivore restaurant.
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Leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind and embark on a 4 x 4 journey north to Aberdare National Park. En route you'll 'Connect With Locals ' during a 'Be My Guest' experience in the highlands of central Kenya. Join Elizabeth, a local farmer, for a delicious treat of freshly baked scones and coffee, made from the beans of her on site coffee plantation. You'll have an opportunity to visit the plantation and Elizabeth's extensive farm gardens before settling in for a hearty local lunch. Tonight you'll stay in The Ark Lodge, one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories', offering spectacular opportunities to view the resident birdlife and wildlife.
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Aberdare National Park - Samburu National Reserve (2 Nights)
We'll leave the lush greenery of the Kenya highlands region behind as we journey to the contrasting arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. As you continue your safari adventure here, you'll hopefully have the chance to tick the 'Samburu Special 5' off your list as you track such species as the Grevy's Zebra and the Reticulated Giraffe found only in the northern Kenya region. Your accommodation tonight is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Made famous in the award-winning book and movie Born Free, Samburu National Reserve was the home of Elsa, the famous lioness raised by conservationists George and Joy Adamson. Rise early with the birds and embark on a morning game drive through acacia forest and expansive grasslands in search of wildlife. Relax at your camp on your return then head out back out into the savannah on a late afternoon game drive.
For a special and memorable meal (for a minimum of 4 guests), the culinary team at your lodge will prepare a barbecue for you to enjoy in a unique bushveld setting. Where the accompaniment to this private meal will be the gentle sounds of nature.
Adult Price: $45.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The plight of Africa's rhinos takes centre stage today during a poignant visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This morning you'll learn about their efforts to fight poaching in East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and enjoy a quick photo stop at the point where the equator slices through the conservancy. Next up is a visit to Sweetwaters Sanctuary to meet the cheeky resident orphaned or rescued chimpanzees. Then continue to your accommodation tonight, keeping a keen eye out this evening for thirsty wildlife that come to the floodlit on site waterhole to drink after a dry day in the African wilderness.
Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls. Visit the bird watcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and to search for lion and leopard.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve (2 Nights)
Your journey continues to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. During your time here, spend some time at your lodge's watering hole where large pods of hippo can often be seen.
Don your hat and polish those binoculars for a full day of safari in Maasai Mara's wilderness. When you're not traversing the savannah in search of the Big 5, you'll 'Dive Into Culture' and join a Maasai community in their local village. Watch the colourfully clad warriors demonstrate their jumping prowess, then tour the village to gain in-depth insights into their daily life. Later, indulge in a bush picnic - the sounds of the bush the perfect accompaniment while you keep your eyes peeled for the flash of resident Bee-eaters, Rollers and Hoopoes flitting from tree to tree.
Your Kenyan safari adventure at its end, you'll return to Nairobi, where a day room has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel for you to use prior to your evening flight home. Please Note: This trip is operated on a small group basis. Guests will travel in a 4 X 4 safari vehicle for the full duration of the itinerary, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to limited space in the safari vehicles.
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Samburu Bush BBQ
For a special and memorable meal (for a minimum of 4 guests), the culinary team at your lodge will prepare a barbecue for you to enjoy in a unique bushveld setting. Where the accompaniment to this private meal will be the gentle sounds of nature.
Adult Price: $45.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches (including Be My Guest), 8 dinners
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Included Highlights that will delight you
Connect With Locals
Savour the rich aroma of coffee during an exclusive Be My Guest experience with local farmers at a Kenyan coffee plantation. (Day 2)
Dive Into Culture
Visit a Maasai village for an in-depth perspective into the daily life of this colourful tribe. (Day 8)
Stays With Stories
Resembling Noah's Ark, the Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park has four viewing areas for observing the wildlife which congregate around a floodlit waterhole and salt lick. (Day 2)
Sightseeing highlights
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VIEW Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu
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VISIT Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Optional Experiences and free time
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There was too much driving between locations and too much back tracking. But we had the opportunity to see everything
The guides were attentive, very knowledgeable and friendly. The only downside was that several lodges cut the power from midnight until 5 am which was not disclosed prior to arrival
Good game drives;poor first day;too much time on the highway
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Overall itinerary is good but the first day is not that interesting. The travel day to get to the Ark is too long leaving not enough time at the Ark. I suggest the first day of travel would go the farm then the Ark so that arrival at the Ark is no later than 2:00pm.
Flights: Onward flights should not be booked to depart Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport before 5pm.
Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and post trip extra nights are not available on this trip.
Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4 X 4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to limited space in the safari vehicles.
Festive Departure: The 19 December departure will have a special meal arranged on Christmas Day.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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