10 Days Epic Safari With Chimps Sanctuary Visit

Price

$5750.00

Duration

10 days

Max People

50

Min Age

5+

Overview

This fantastic 10-day Kenya road safari begins and ends in Nairobi and includes a diversity of world-class game parks teeming with wildlife; Nairobi city tour, Samburu, OL Pejeta, Lake Naivasha and the world- famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
The trip begins with a full day Nairobi city tour before travelling through incredibly scenic landscapes from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river in the Rif Valley Province of Kenya.
Samburu region of Kenya is home to the rare grevy's zebra, gerenuk antelope, blue-necked Somali ostriches, Befsa oryx, Elephants, Crocodiles, Reticulated giraffes, Hippos and Lions. Bird watching is excellent with numerous varieties of weaver birds and the martial eagle.
After Samburu, we make our way to the next safari destination, the scenic Sweetwater’s/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy located in between the foothills of the Aberdare Mountain Range and Mount Kenya. The reserve is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and the only place in Kenya to view chimpanzees (Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary).
Safari by vehicle is not the only option at OI Pejeta. Safari game walks, horse rides and even camel rides are available, as are safari night drives. The conservancy is home to the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino), Grevy’s zebra and Jackson's hartebeest as well as Cheetah and Wild dog.
Next, we visit Lake Naivasha, relatively small attraction that is famous for birding, hippos among others
From Lake Naivasha, you then head into one of the top game parks in Africa - the epic Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara is best known for the annual Great Migration that sees massive herds of Wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelle moving across the savannah in search of fresh grazing.
It’s also famous for its impressive populations of Africa’ big cats - Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs. The Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant) are commonly sighted throughout the year, in addition to all kinds of plains game.

Included/Excluded

  • Transport in a customized 4x4 pop up top safari Jeep
  • Services of an experienced driver guide
  • Game viewing drives
  • Park entrance fees
  • All meals on safari
  • Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Pick up & drop off at Nairobi
  • Local flights included in the itinerary
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Tips & gratuities
  • International flights
  • A visit to a Masai Village

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi, The African Safari Capital

Our team will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer you to your city hotel for overnight stay. Depending on your time of arrival, an optional city tour can be organized by our team.
Accommodation: Emara Olesereni
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 2: Nairobi City Tour

In the early morning after breakfast, you will enjoy a visit to the Nairobi National Park for wildlife and bird watching. This is one of our most interesting wildlife viewing destinations, and only covers an area large enough for a perfect short trip. The park hosts many mammals, including African Lions, Maasai Giraffes, Common Elands, Common Zebras, Nile Hippos, Black Rhinos, White Rhinos and Cape Buffaloes. The park is also a birding haven with many beautiful species. In fact over 500 bird species are recorded in the park. The local Nile Crocodiles are also a very welcome sight. This is Kenya’s oldest National Park, located just 7 kilometres from the edge of Nairobi city center. Nairobi National Park is only 117.21 Km2 in size allowing you to sample it very well on a short safari.
B - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Next you will visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. At the orphanage you will learn about the orphaned elephants and how they got to the centre. You will also learn elephant Biology and the threats facing the species. The local education team will also teach about how the orphans are cared for until rehabilitation. Further, you will learn how you can adopt a baby elephant, if you are interested in adopting.
From here you will proceed to a local restaurant, where you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch; sampling local dishes and barbecues.
C - Giraffe Centre
After lunch, you head to the Giraffe Centre. This only takes a short drive. At the center you will meet the lovely Rothschild’s Giraffes. You will learn about the breeding program at the center and also about giraffe Biology. You will also get an opportunity to feed the giraffes from your hand, hug and even kiss these lovely “Tall Blondes”.
Accommodation: Emara Olesereni
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast today we leave Nairobi, heading to Samburu National Reserve. We look out for game en-route to our camp lodge, where we have lunch. After lunch, we set off on a game drive in search of wildlife in Samburu.
This region of Kenya is home to the uncommon Grevy's zebra with huge fury ears, Gerenuk antelope standing on hind legs ta feed, blue-necked Somali ostriches with distinct blue legs and the, shy beisa oryx. Elephants and Crocodiles are guaranteed sightings, and we may be lucky enough to spot Leopards.
The Park Is also home to reticulated giraffes, hippos and lions. Bird watching is excellent with numerous varieties of weaverbirds and the martial eagle.
Overnight Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Explore Samburu National Reserve

Today is set aside for game viewing in Samburu Reserve, exploring its open grasslands and diverse landscapes in search of the variety of wildlife found here. Samburu hosts beautiful forests, Springs and rivers, offering stunning scenery. The Park is also rich in birdlife, hosting over 350 species.
The reserve has varied habitats, from thorn scrub, red dirt and dried river beds, to broken volcanic rock, steep hills and rocky outcrops. Samburu is also one of the two areas where Elsa the lioness; of Born free fame, was raised by George and Joy Adamson,
Another highlight is encountering the traditional Samburu people, with their indigenous culture that still follows ancient practices.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Today we wake up bright and early, have breakfast and leave our lodge and continue our journey to the famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Arrive in time for lunch and relax. Then it is time for afternoon tea, followed by a game drive with an expert guide, searching for wildlife in an open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle.
Ol Pejeta hosts the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa and is Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary. The reserve boasts high densities of wildlife including the Big Five of Africa (Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard) and plains game.

Then we make our way back to camp lodge in time for dinner and leisure time.
Accommodation: Naromoru River Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6: Ol Pejeta – Lake Naivasha

This morning, we leave OI Pejeta after breakfast and head for Lake Naivasha. We arrive at the Lodge in good time for lunch and later head out to Elsamare for Born Free documentary and evening tea/ coffee. Return to our Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7: Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, we set off for the world-famous Masai Mara National Park. Travelling via the scenic Great Rif Valley, we arrive in time for lunch at the camp/ lodge where you will settle in and relax before the afternoon game drive.
The Masai Mara is an unfenced wilderness area that stretches over more than 1500 square kilometres.
The reserve is home to the most famous East African tribe, the Masai, whom you will see along the roadside-herding cattle in their red robes. Mara is home to herds of Wildebeest, Zebra and other antelope as well as Giraffe and Buffalo.
There are plenty of predators too with Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Hyena. We stay out until dusk when the animals are at their most active.
Overnight Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp
Meal Plan {8reakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 8 & 9: Explore Masai Mara

We spend the next two days on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five of Africa. The famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is Kenya's most popular and most visited game sanctuary.
It was used as the location of the well-known film ‘Out of Africa’ because of its spectacular scenery and outstanding natural beauty. The Mara hosts high numbers of big cats, making it a good place to see cheetahs, as well as Lions and Leopards.
Other wildlife includes herds of Antelopes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Giraffes Buffaloes, and an array of healthy populations of smaller mammals and other creatures’ reptiles, birds, insects etc.)
From August to December the park hosts one of nature's truly great events. Millions of Wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelle migrate from the Serengeti, across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach the sweet grass plains of the Maasai Mara National Park. It is awash with high drama. Crocodiles lurk in the river and Lions and other predators lie in ambush in the long grass.
In addition to the unforgettable game experience, about 452 species of birds have been recorded in the park. There is an option (own expense) to take an unforgettable hot air balloon safari.
Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp
Meal Plan {8reakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 10: Masai Mara - Nairobi

Enjoy early breakfast at the Lodge. Check out of the lodge and conduct a game drive en route to Nairobi by road.
Meal Plan (Breakfast, lunch)

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