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Last Minute Safaris Deals In Kenya
The list and optional last minute safaris below could be set up in a very short time regardless of the time zones.

We have safaris departing almost on daily basis and joining in or setting up a private safari for you and your spouse or family is now achievable.

Feel free to point out other locations not listed that maybe of interest to you.

MASAI MARA TRAIL Ref: MA 010
Duration: 1 Night 2 days
Additional night is possible on this safari
Departs Daily

A short flying safari to The Masai Mara game reserve - considered by many to be Kenya's finest game reserve - an extension of the Serengeti plains famous for the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti.

Day 1 Nairobi - Masai Mara L . D
A 45 minute flight in the morning to the Masai Mara, a short game drive en route to camp for lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight. The Mara is home to the 'big five' - elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard and, in particular, black- maned lion for which the Mara is famous.

Day 2 Masai Mara - Nairobi B
An early morning game drive and after breakfast fly back to Nairobi arriving at approximately midday.

Note
*Additional nights are possible on these safaris.
*Flying packages to other parks are also possible as scheduled flight depart daily into Amboseli, samburu, Meru, Tsavo and Masai mara game reserves.

SAMBURU TRAIL - Ref: MA 011
Duration :1 night 2 days
Additional night is possible on this safari
Departs Daily

In addition to the 'big five', the harsh and arid plains of Samburu are home to certain species of game which are unique, in Kenya, to the northern parks - Beisa oryx, long necked gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, blue-shanked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe.

Day 1 Nairobi - Samburu L . D
Fly in the morning to Samburu Game Reserve where you are met and transferred to your camp for lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Samburu - Nairobi B
An early morning game drive perhaps along the Ewaso Nyiro River which forms the southern boundary of the Park. Many small herds of elephant are often seen bathing in the River or browsing in the riverine forest along the River banks. After breakfast at your camp you drive to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi which arrives in the city at approximately midday.

Note
" Additional nights are possible on these safaris.
" Flying packages to other parks are also possible as shuduled flight depart daily into Amboseli, samburu, Meru, Tsavo and Masai mara game reserves

AMBOSELI TRAIL - Ref: MA 012
Duration: 1 night 2 days
Additional night is possible on this safari.
Departs Daily 1 Night

Amboseli National Park lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895m. Kilimanjaro's snow capped peaks dominate every aspect of this Park and form a stunning backdrop to the wildlife found here. The area is home to the Masai people, tall, proud, nomadic warriors famous for their legendary prowess in battle and single handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals.

Day 1 Nairobi - Amboseli L . D
Leaving in the early morning you fly to Amboseli and, on landing, transfer to your lodge to check into your rooms. You are then taken on a morning game drive returning to the Lodge for lunch. The swamps are home to many small herds of elephant and the elusive leopard and the grasslands abound with plains game. A late afternoon game drive is followed by dinner and overnight in your safari lodge.

Day 2 Amboseli - Nairobi B
You will be woken for an early breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip to catch your early morning return flight to Nairobi.

Note
*Additional nights are possible on these safaris.
*Flying packages to other parks are also possible as scheduled flight depart daily into Amboseli, samburu, Meru, Tsavo and Masai mara game reserves

Sweetwaters Trail - Ref MA 017

Sweetwaters tented camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole offering excellent opportunities to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitat. Accommodation is in well appointed tents, set under a thatched roof with and private bathrooms.

A ranch style building contains the bar, lounge and resultant. Food and service is of a high quality with attentive management to ensure that guests are well looked after. The price includes accommodation and meals and two wildlife activities per day: game drive, escorted walk or night drive.

Game drives are taken in 4 wheel drive vehicle. The prices shown below are for the road package or the option of flying in light aircraft to save transfer times and to ensure more time at Sweetwater's for game viewing.

Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Itinerary:

Day 1
Transfer from your Nairobi hotel to Wilson Airfield for the 50 minute Safarilink flight to Nanyuki airfield. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Sweetwaters camp (30 minute drive) arriving in time for lunch. Evening game drive.

Day 2
A full day at Sweetwaters with morning walk followed by bush breakfast, lunch at the camp and afternoon game drive.

Day 3
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast and then transfer to Nanyuki Airfield for the Safarilink fight to Nairobi

Note
" Additional nights are possible on these safaris.
" Safaris to other parks are also possible with limited time to make arrangements

Masai mara camping safari. - Ref GTC 036
Duration : 3 days 2 nights
Departs daily

The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated game park, it offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July and August of each year.

We drive straight to our Permanent campsite along the Talek River, which borders the reserve. Accommodation is in large stand-up tents with beds. Showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.

Day 1 - Maasai Mara:
Departing our office in the morning, we drive down the Escarpment via the floor of the Great Rift Valley, to the game-park. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use, if not occupied, otherwise we pitch tents.

Day 2 - Maasai Mara:
From this comfortable base camp, you will explore the park's amazingly high concentration of game, viewing them as you go. Being in Maasai Mara is "as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world" according to some authorities.

Day 3 - Nairobi:
Depart Camp and drive through the northern part of the reserve viewing game as you proceed to the main Narok road. On reaching Narok, we halt to give you a chance to buy souvenirs, or just to have a cup of tea.
Back to Nairobi by late afternoon.

SAMBURU CAMPING - Ref: MA 032
Departs daily
Duration 2 Nights 3 days

A safari to Samburu Game Reserve, situated in the hot and arid fringes of Kenya's vast Northern Frontier District. Against a backdrop of volcanic mountains, gaunt hills and withered scrub trees punctuate the sparse and moistless terrain with clusters of the incredibly hardy desert rose providing occasional flashes of vivid colour.

Day 1 Nairobi - Samburu L . D
Leaving Nairobi in the morning you drive north, along the foothills of Mount Kenya and across the equator. After stopping for a picnic lunch, you continue into Samburu for an afternoon game drive with dinner and overnight at your campsite.

Samburu is home to various species of game generally only found in these northern areas - Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, long necked gerenuk and blue shanked Somali ostrich. Lion, cheetah and leopard roam the savannah in search of their next meal.

Day 2 Samburu B . L . D
An early morning game drive is followed by a late breakfast in camp. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the forests of the Ewaso Nyiro River with good chances of spotting elephant browsing on the lush riverine vegetation. Dinner and overnight in your camp.

Day 3 Samburu - Nairobi B
An early morning game drive is followed by breakfast in camp and you then return to Nairobi stopping en route for a picnic lunch.

THE RIFT VALLEY LAKES CAMPING - Ref: MA 033
Departs Mon/Thu/Fri 2 Nights

This safari takes you into the Great Rift Valley and to some of the soda and fresh water lakes which stretch across the Rift Valley floor - the dramatic and rugged landscape of Lake Bogoria, the tranquillity and beauty of Lake Baringo and the wildlife haven of Lake Nakuru.

Day 1 Nairobi - Lake Baringo L . D
Leaving Nairobi in the morning you drive west to the edge of the escarpment where, stopping briefly at a viewpoint, the awesome panorama of the Great Rift Valley stretches out before you with the extinct volcanoes of Suswa and Longonot and the glistening waters of Lake Naivasha in the near distance.

You descend to the Rift Valley floor and past Lakes Naivasha and Elementaita to Nakuru town where you stop for a picnic lunch in view of Lake Nakuru.

After lunch you continue to Lake Bogoria where, along the shores, you find geysers shooting fountains of hot water high into the air and pools of hot water bubbling from the ground.

The rare Greater Kudu may be seen in this park. Your onward journey takes you to Lake Baringo, famed for its spectacular birdlife, crocodile and hippo. Here you set up camp near the lake shore for the night.

Day 2 Lake Baringo - Lake Nakuru B . L . D
After breakfast enjoy a walk beside the lake whilst your camp is dismantled. You then depart for your return drive to Lake Nakuru arriving in time for a picnic lunch at your next campsite in the Park. After lunch relax in camp before your afternoon game drive around the Lake where you may see waterbuck, gazelle, buffalo, rhino, the rare Rothschild giraffe and perhaps lion or leopard.

The Lake is famous also for its great concentration of birds, in particular the colourful pink flamingo which seasonally feed off the abundant algae in the shallow waters of this soda lake. At dusk you return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 Lake Nakuru - Nairobi B . L
After a cup of early morning tea, you are taken on a game drive around the Park returning to your camp for a late breakfast. After breakfast you leave Nakuru for your return journey to Nairobi, stopping en route for a picnic lunch.

AMBOSELI CAMPING. - Ref: MA 034
Duration 3 days 2 nights
Departs daily

The snow capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895m, dominate every aspect of Amboseli National Park. Open grassland and savannah surround swamps and springs, fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro's melting snow, permanent watering places for the elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and hosts of plains game.

The area outside the Park is home to the Masai people, tall, proud, nomadic warriors who maintain their age-old cultures and traditions and live in complete harmony with the wildlife around them.

Day 1 Nairobi - Amboseli L . D
Leaving Nairobi in the morning, you drive across the Athi plains towards the Kenya/Tanzania border post of Namanga and from there through arid Masai ranchlands to your campsite in Amboseli National Park for a late picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon enjoy a game drive in the surrounding area before returning to Camp for hot showers and the evening spent around the camp fire.

Day 2 Amboseli B . L . D
After an early breakfast you leave for a full day's game viewing with Mount Kilimanjaro, usually clear in the early morning, as a spectacular backdrop for your photographs.

You stop for a picnic lunch at Look Out Hill or another shady spot and return to the Camp in the late afternoon. The evening is spent around the camp fire listening to the sounds of the African night - the distant roar of the lion and the doleful, whooping 'laugh' of the hyaena.

Day 3 Amboseli - Nairobi B . L
After breakfast, enjoy an early morning game drive before departing on your return journey to Nairobi, stopping en route under a shady tree for a picnic lunch.

LAKE TURKANA VIA CHALBI DESERT. - Ref GTC 035
Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Departs Fridays

This rugged 1,800-km expedition in a purposely-built truck takes you up into the heart of the Northern Frontier District. You will traverse along some of Africa's worst roads, see beautiful mountain forest surrounded on all sides by hot dusty deserts, eventually arriving at our camp on the shores of the Jade Sea (Lake Turkana).

The camp is the only one situated right on the beach of the lake with spectacular views of the South Island. The camp comprises 12double traditional Turkana palm leaf huts, a dinning/lounge, kitchen, showers and toilets.

A 20-seat boat is based here and is available for sunset cruises and exploring the surrounding areas. You will see a great variety of tribes during the tour and cross the Chalbi Desert if dry. During the rains it becomes an enormous shallow lake.

Day 1 - Samburu:
Depart Nairobi in the morning heading north via the shoulder of Mt Kenya to Samburu Game Reserve. Accommodation in our semi-permanent campsite beautifully set under a canopy of trees or pitch tents on the edge of Uaso Nyiro River.

Day 2 - Samburu:
The day is spent game viewing in the park. Elephants abound; you may see lion, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, grevy's zebra and oryx.

Day 3 - Marsabit:
We head north again along the Trans-African highway to Marsabit, which is an extinct volcano heavily forested on its upper slopes. After setting up camp, we will visit the lodge inside the National Park. You may see elephant, buffalo and kudu as the lodge is situated on the edge of a water-filled crater. As long as the park is dry we drive through thick forest to the famous Lake Paradise. There are some very steep hills which are impassable if wet.

Day 4 - Kalacha:
We visit Marsabit town and another volcanic crater before making our way back into the desert and lava flows. We camp at Kalacha, a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi Desert.

Day 5 - Lake Turkana:

We depart early crossing the Chalbi Desert. The desert cannot be crossed if wet but there are alternative roads around the North and South. We arrive at our semi -permanent beach campsite just outside Loiyangalani soon after lunch.

Here we have our traditional Turkana Huts with a cool breeze blowing from the lake for use if available otherwise we pitch tents in an alternative campsite. Indeed a perfect place to relax protected from the scorching sun and heat characteristic of the harsh climate of this remote area.

Day 6 - Lake Turkana:
We spend the day relaxing and bathing only interrupted by a short boat excursion to visit the surrounding areas. In addition, we visit Loiyangalani and the community settled there while in the evening we may visit one of the Turkana Manyattas [optional] for traditional dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost if clients wish. Unforgettable experience.

Day 7 - Maralal:
We journey via South Horr and Baragoi to Maralal, another forested area. The Samburu abound in their red-ochre.

Day 8 - Nairobi:
Heading south again via Laikipia Plains and Thompson Falls (Nyahururu) we drive back into Nairobi by mid-afternoon.

6 DAYS GREAT RIFTVALLEY LAKES & MAASAI MARA. - Ref GTC 037
Departs on Saturdays

A safari to the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru, then South over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya's greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara.

Day 1 - Lake Baringo:
Depart Nairobi in the morning. stopping enroute to view the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Lunch enroute then camp at Lake Baringo, a world famous bird sanctuary, late in the afternoon. Boat trip to see the hippos and crocodiles.

Day 2 - Lake Nakuru:
A 30km drive south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria with the [very] hot springs. Don't fall in. Flamingos live here and you can explore on foot. Lunch and then proceed to Lake Nakuru national park famous for its bird life for a game drive. Overnight in a campsite outside town.

Day 3 - Maasai Mara:
We head south to Narok, camping in our permanent campsite on the Talek River, which is at the edge of the park by afternoon. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use, if not occupied, otherwise we pitch tent. Hot showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.

Days 4 & 5 - Maasai Mara:
From the base camp, we experience the Mara Magic; packed with elephant, zebra, rhino, lion and all kinds of game throughout the year, with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti mainly in July and August.

Day 6 - Nairobi:
We break camp and drive to Narok where Maasai souvenirs can be bought, then back to Nairobi by late afternoon.

4 DAYS MAASAI MARA. Ref GTC 038
Departs on Mondays

The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated game park, it offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July and August of each year. We drive straight to our Permanent campsite along the Talek River, which borders the reserve. Accommodation is in large stand-up tents with beds. Showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.

Day 1 - Maasai Mara
Departing our office in the morning. We drive down the Escarpment via the floor of the Great Rift Valley, to the game-park. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use, if not occupied, otherwise we pitch tents.

Day 2 & 3 - Maasai Mara
From this comfortable base camp, you will explore the park's amazingly high concentration of game, viewing them as you go. Being in Maasai Mara is "as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world" according to some authorities.

Day 4 - Nairobi:
Depart Camp and drive through the northern part of the reserve viewing game as you proceed to the main Narok road. On reaching Narok, we halt to give you a chance to buy souvenirs, or just to have a cup of tea. Back to Nairobi by late afternoon.

9DAYS AMBOSELI/MANYARA/SERENGETI/OLDUVAI/NGORONGORO/TARANGIRE/ARUSHA.
Ref: GTC 039
Departs on Sunday

Amboseli are the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro. The waters from melted snow drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface in Amboseli, creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains. Here, hippo, elephant and bird life can be seen against the backdrop of the magnificent snow-capped mountain. Also the game parks of Northern Tanzania are amongst the best in the world and offer some unique game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its packs of Hunting Dogs, and a wide variety of other game. Lake Manyara lions have developed a liking for residing in the branches of trees, where they can both sleep and watch for prey while Serengeti is where the wildebeest migration starts.

Day 1 - Amboseli:
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive via Namanga, on the Tanzania border. After lunch, proceed into the Amboseli park with the possibility of seeing game on our way to the campsite.

Day 2 - Amboseli:
Day spent viewing game in the morning and afternoon.

Day 3 - Lake Manyara:
After breakfast, drive via Namanga border and Arusha to Lake Manyara. Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight will be at campsite.

Day 4 - Serengeti:
Early morning game-drive in L. Manyara followed by breakfast. Then drive to Serengeti National Park viewing game enroute, dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.

Day 5 - Serengeti:
Spend the day game viewing in the Serengeti with a break for lunch at the campsite. Dinner and overnight will be at Seronera campsite.

Day 6 - Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge:
After early breakfast, we drive to Ngorongoro crater via Olduvai Gorge with a picnic lunch. We view game enroute. Overnight Simba Campsite.

Day 7 - Tarangire:
Morning crater tour and after lunch proceed to Tarangire National Park. Dinner and overnight in a campsite.

Day 8- Arusha:
After breakfast early morning gamedrive followed by lunch at the campsite, then proceed to Arusha for dinner and overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.

Day 9 - Nairobi:
Depart Arusha by DHL Shuttle for Nairobi.

10 DAYS NAKURU/MAASAI MARA/SERENGETI/NGORONGORO. - Ref GTC 040
Departs on Tuesday

Day 1 - Nakuru National Park:
Departing our office in the morning we drive down the Escarpment via the floor of the Great Rift Valley, to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon gamedrive to see birds and other game followed by dinner and overnight in a private campsite.

Day 2 - Maasai Mara:
Early morning departure for Maasai Mara. View game as you proceed to our campsite at Talek. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use if not occupied otherwise we pitch tents.

Day 3 - Maasai Mara:
Day spent exploring the park's amazingly high concentration of game with morning and afternoon gamedrives. Being at Maasai Mara is "as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world" according to some authorities. Maasai cultural dancers will be at hand to entertain you this last evening.

Day 4 - Musoma:
Depart Camp and drive through the northern part of the reserve viewing game as you proceed to the Tanzanian border at Isebania/Sirari. Overnight at a campsite in the Musoma area of Lake Victoria.

Day 5 - Serengeti National Park:
Departing in the morning you drive south and west to the western corridor of the Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate. Afternoon gamedrive and overnight at Ndabaka gate.

Day 6 - Serengeti National Park:
Departing in the morning you drive west through the western corridor of the Serengeti to the Central Serengeti region of the Seronera. Overnight at one of the campsites at Seronera.

Day 7 - Serengeti National Park:
A full days game viewing in the central Serengeti. Overnight at one of the campsites at Seronera

Day 8 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area:
Game viewing as you drive Southeast up into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Overnight at the Simba campsite on the crater rim.

Day 9 - Arusha:
A full mornings crater tour. After lunch you transfer back to Arusha town. Overnight in a campsite.

Day 10 - Nairobi:
After a leisurely breakfast and a walk around Arusha town you transfer back to Nairobi where you are dropped off at our office.

8 DAYS LAKE MANYARA/SERENGETI/OLDUVAI GORGE/NGORONGORO/TARANGIRE.
Ref GTC 041

Departs Mondays twice a month

The game parks of Tanzania are amongst the best in the world and offer some unique game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its packs of Hunting Dogs and a wide variety of other game. Lake Manyara lions have developed a liking for residing in the branches of trees, where they can both sleep and watch for prey while Serengeti is where the wildebeest migration starts.

Day 1 - Arusha:
Arrive Arusha from Nairobi by D.H.L Shuttle. Overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.

Day 2 - Lake Manyara:
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara, lunch at the campsite followed by afternoon game drive..

Day 3 - Serengeti:
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park viewing game enroute, dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.

Day 4 - Serengeti:
Spend the day game viewing in the Serengeti with a break for lunch at the campsite. Dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.

Day 5 - Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge:
After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro crater via Olduvai Gorge with picnic lunches. We view game enroute. Overnight Simba Campsite.

Day 6 - Tarangire:
Morning crater tour and after lunch proceed to Tarangire National Park. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Day 7 - Arusha:
After breakfast early morning gamedrive followed by lunch at the campsite, then proceed to Arusha for dinner and overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.

Day 8 - Nairobi:
Depart Arusha by DHL Shuttle for Nairobi.

8 DAYS LAKE MANYARA/SERENGETI/OLDUVAI GORGE/ NGORONGORO/ARUSHA.
Ref GTC 042
Departs Monday.

Day 1 - Arusha:
Depart for Arusha from Nairobi by D.H.L. Shuttle. Overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.

Day 2 - Lake Manyara:
Depart at 9.30 a.m. for Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch followed by gamedrive. Dinner and overnight at the campsite

Day 3 - Serengeti:
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, enroute gamedrive with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite.

Day 4 - Serengeti:
Spend the whole day game viewing in the Serengeti with a break for lunch at the campsite. Dinner and overnight at the Seronera Campsite.

Day 5 - Olduvai Gorge:
Wake up early for a morning gamedrive. Return to the camp for breakfast, followed by another gamedrive before proceeding to Olduvai Gorge with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Simba campsite.

Day 6 - Ngorongoro - Arusha:
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a tour with picnic lunches. Afternoon, drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight in a campsite.

Day 7 - Arusha:
Depart for Arusha National Park after breakfast for a gamedrive with packed lunches. Drop off at a hotel of your of your choice in Arusha at extra cost. END OF SAFARI.

Day 8 - Nairobi:
Drive back to Nairobi by D.H.L. Shuttle.

*What you need to bring

Quilted sleeping bag, Anorak (a waterproof jacket for wet conditions), climbing boots, tennis shoes for the rain forest and moorlands, light raincoat, warm sweaters, hat, gloves, hard underwear, puttees, sun oil and lip balm, good sunglasses or snow glasses water bottle, plastic bags, torch with spare batteries and spare bulbs, small rucksack to carry yourself, rucksack - possibly with lock in which to pack your belongings to be carried by porters.
Note that the porters carry their loads on their heads. Maximum luggage 15 kgs otherwise there will be a surcharge for the excess. If you do not have the equipment, it is available for hire at Marangu.

*Photographic gear
It is essential to use sky light filters at high elevations, less sensitive film with 15DIN for bright areas and 17 or so for use in the dark rain forests.

SAMBURU/ RIFTVALLEY LAKES & MAASAI MARA. - Ref GTC 043
Duration : 7 days 6 nights
Departs on Mondays

A safari to the north via the high shoulder of Mountain Kenya to the Game Reserve of Samburu, the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru, then south over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya’s greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara.

Day 1 – Samburu:
Depart Nairobi in the morning, passing through the rich agricultural farmland on the slopes of Mountain Kenya to the mainly dry scrub land and open Savannah plains of Samburu Game Reserve. Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide variety of game among them elephant, buffalo, cheetah leopard, lion, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk. Accommodation in our permanent campsite, beautifully set on the edge of the river under a canopy of trees or pitch tents,

Day 2 – Samburu:
Day spent game viewing in the park and a dip in Buffalo Springs during the hot afternoon may be refreshing.

Day 3 – Baringo:
Leaving Samburu in the early morning, we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, (lunch enroute) and later descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Baringo in the afternoon. This is a fresh water lake which supports a great variety of birds as well as hippos and crocodiles. Indeed, the lake is reputed to be the bird-watching centre of Kenya.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru:
Early in the morning we head south via Lake Bogoria which is a shallow soda lake with a beautiful scenery
and also home to a sizeable number of flamingoes and other species of birds. The highlight, however, is the boiling hot springs and geysers which also contribute to the beauty of the lake. After lunch, we proceed to Lake Nakuru in the south - another shallow soda lake which has been described as “an ornithologist’s paradise and one of the world’s most magnificent sights”. Here one has an opportunity to see up to two million flamingoes besides tens of thousands of other birds if lucky. Lake Nakuru also has rhino sanctuary and also harbors lions, warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippo and many other animals. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside town.

Day 5 - Maasai Mara:
We head further south to Narok, camping in our permanent campsite on the Talek River which is at the edge of the park by afternoon. Accommodation is in large stand-up tents with beds, if available, or we pitch tent. Showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dining mess or in the open.

Day 6 - Maasai Mara:
From the base camp, we explore the Mara region, packed with the elephant, zebra, rhino and all kinds of game throughout the year with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August. Being at Maasai Mara is “as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world according to some authorities”. Indeed, you have the best opportunity of seeing all the big five.

Day 7 – Nairobi:
We break camp and drive to Narok where Maasai souvenirs can be bought and then proceed to Nairobi.

13 DAYS KENYA WILDLIFE TRAIL – Ref GTC 044
Duration: 13 days 12 nights
Departure every Mondays

A safari to see the best game parks in Kenya and also the world famous birds sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley lakes before taking you down to the Coast to enjoy at leisure the beautiful sunny beaches of Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu.

Day 1 – Samburu:
Depart Nairobi in the morning passing through the rich agricultural farmland on the slopes of Mountain Kenya to the mainly dry scrubland and open Savannah plains of Samburu Game Reserve. Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide variety of game among them elephant, buffalo, cheetah leopard, lion, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk. Accommodation in our permanent campsite beautifully set on the edge of the river under a canopy of trees, or pitch tent nearby.

Day 2 – Samburu:
Day spent game viewing in the park.

Day 3 – Baringo:
Leaving Samburu in the early morning, we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau. Lunch enroute and later descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Baringo in the afternoon. This is a fresh water lake, which supports a great variety of birds as well as hippos and crocodiles. Indeed, the lake is reputed to be the bird-watching centre of Kenya.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru:
Early in the morning we head south via Lake Bogoria, which is a shallow soda lake with a beautiful scenery and also home to a sizeable number of flamingos and other species of birds. The highlight, however, is the boiling hot springs and geysers, which also contribute to the beauty of the lake. After lunch, we proceed to lake Nakuru in the south - another shallow soda lake that has been described as “an ornithologists paradise and one of the world’s most magnificent sights”. Here one has an opportunity to see up to two million flamingos besides tens of thousands of other birds if lucky. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary and also harbors lions, warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippo and many other animals. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside town.

Day 5 - Maasai Mara:
We head further south to Narok, camping in our permanent campsite on the Talek River, which is at the edge of the park by afternoon. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use, if available, otherwise we pitch tent. tent. Showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dining mess or in the open.

Day 7 – Nairobi:
We break camp and drive to Narok where Maasai souvenirs can be bought and then proceed to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside town or hotel if you wish at extra cost.

Day 8 – Amboseli:
Morning drive via Namanga on the Tanzania border and reach. Amboseli early in the afternoon. We view game as we proceed to the campsite.

Day 9 – Amboseli:
Day spent exploring this park with the magnificent snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background. The waters from melted snow drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface on the Amboseli plains. Here elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe are likely to be seen.

Day 10 - Tsavo West:
We leave soon aster breakfast for Tsavo West National Park. Visit the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs, which are favourite haunts for both the hippo and crocodile, which can be seen from an underwater observation chamber if time permits. Dinner and overnight in a campsite.

Day 11 - Tsavo West:
Day spent exploring the park including the nature trails.

Day 12 - Tsavo East:
Early in the morning we drive to Tsavo East. This park come famous for its great herds of elephant still has these beasts usually covered in red dust and a variety of game and fine scenery. We visit Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks and Aruba Dam as we view game if time permits.

Day 13 – Mombasa:
Early morning gamedrive. Soon after breakfast we proceed to Mombasa arriving there in good time for pax to find their way to their hotels and the tour ends.

6 DAYS AMBOSELI/TSAVO WEST/TSAVO EAST/ MOMBASA. Ref GTC 045
Duration : 6 days 5 nights

Departs Mondays
A safari to see some of the best game parks in Kenya and also see Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro before taking you down to the Coast to enjoy at leisure the beautiful sunny beaches of Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu. Arranging or booking the train to Nairobi, would be a different experience – The ‘lunatic train’ service to Mombasa is historical and we offer the train reservation in Nairobi services.

Day 1 – Amboseli:
Depart Nairobi in the morning driving via Namanga on the Tanzania border and reach Amboseli early in the afternoon. We view game as we proceed towards the campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 2- Amboseli:
Day spent exploring this park with the magnificent snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background. The waters from melted snow drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface on the Amboseli plains, creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains. Here elephant, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wildebeest, hyena, jackal, zebra and the Maasai giraffe are likely to be seen.

Day 3 - Tsavo West:
We leave soon after breakfast for Tsavo West National Park. Visit the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs, which are favourite haunts of both the hippo and crocodile that can be seen from an underwater observation chamber if time permits. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Day 4 - Tsavo West:
Day spent exploring the park including the nature trails.

Day 5 - Tsavo East:
Early in the morning we drive to Tsavo East. This park once famous for its great herds of elephant still has these beats usually covered in red dust and a variety of game and fine scenery. We visit Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks and Aruba Dam as we vie game if time permits.

Day 6 – Mombasa:
Early morning game drive. Soon after breakfast we proceed to Mombasa arriving there in good time for pax to find their way to their hotels and the tour ends.

4 ½ DAYS SAMBURU/GREAT RIFTVALLEY LAKES. Ref GTC 046
Durations : 4 days 3 nights

Departs on Mondays
A safari to the north via the high shoulder of Mt Kenya to the Game Reserve of Samburu, then the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lakes of Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru.

Day 1 – Samburu:
Depart Nairobi in the morning passing through the rich agricultural farmland on the slopes of Mountain Kenya to the mainly dry scrub land and open Savannah plains of Samburu Game Reserve. Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide variety of game among them elephant, buffalo, cheetah leopard, lion, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk. Accommodation in our semi-permanent campsite beautifully set on the edge of the river under a canopy of trees, or pitches tents nearby.

Day 2 – Samburu:
Day spent game viewing in the park.

Day 3 – Baringo:
Leaving Samburu in the early morning, we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, (lunch enroute) and later descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Baringo in the afternoon. This is a fresh water lake, which supports a great variety of birds as well as hippos and crocodiles. Indeed, the lake is reputed to be the “bird-watching centre of Kenya.”

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru:
Early in the morning we head south via Lake Bogoria, which is a shallow soda lake with a beautiful scenery and also home to a sizeable number of flamingos and other species of birds. The highlight, however, is the boiling hot springs and geysers, which also contribute to the beauty of the lake. After lunch, we proceed to Lake Nakuru in the south - another shallow soda lake that has been described as “an ornithologist’s paradise and one of the world’s most magnificent sights”. Here one has an opportunity to see up to two million flamingos besides tens of thousands of other birds if lucky. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary and harbours lions, warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippo and many other animals. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside town.

Day 5 –Nairobi:
After breakfast, we proceed to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon.

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