20 Days Essence Of Africa Safari

Set off for a full day experience exploring the land of the Samburu with its abundant large elephants and big cats. The Samburu ecosystem constitutes  the larger northern circuit of the Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserve for the wildlife move back and forth freely without hinderance. Possible extension to either the Buffalo Springs or the Shaba Reserves. The outcrop vegetation in one or the other differs slightly with hot springs, volcanic lava terraces, dry dustland on the mix. Return  to your  camp/hotel for the day.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Samburu Eco Camp or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Covering an area of 870km² Meru National Park is one of  Kenya’s beautiful safari destinations though less popular but with pristine wilderness with various networks of rivers meandering through the park. The majority of rivers flow from the Tana River and are a lifeline to the park’s wildlife survival. The River Tana is the longest  in Africa, almost 1000km long. Its here the two conservationists Adam and Joy Adamson decided to raise Elsa the Lioness. Her story was made famous by the 1966 ‘Born Free’ film. Her tomb is located at the Adamson Campsite and part of Joy Adamson’s ashes were scattered on Elsa’s gravesite. Arrive in time for lunch at your safari hotel/camp. Afternoon game drive in the park in search of the Big Five animals and many other wildlife species.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Ikweta Safari Camp or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Enjoy a full day in Meru National Park with lunch boxes. The lunch meal can also be taken at the safari camp.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Ikweta Safari Camp or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Breakfast then descends towards then Aberdare Ranges for the Solio Game Reserve, tucked in between the loose end of the Aberdares Ranges and slopes of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second tallest mountain. Privately owned, the  conservancy was created in 1970 as breeding ground for the extinct white and black rhino species. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp/hotel. Afternoon game drive in the 19,000 acres of wilderness land, also home to an abundant wildlife such as zebras, lions, cheetahs etc. Return to your  camp/hotel before dark sets in, for diner and overnight.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Rhino Watch Safari Camp or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Declared a Ramsar site in  1970 (wetland areas vital for the survival of an ecosystem), Lake Bogoria is one of the salty water lakes of the Great Rift Valley, epitomized by a sea of pink and its turquoise waters. The lake is famous for its large colonies of flamingos and its hot water springs including geysers. Apart from the flamingos, the lake, situated inside a protected wildlife corridor (Lake Bogoria National Reserve), is home to herds of striped zebras, greater kudus, ostriches and much more. Lunch Lake Bogoria Resort then in the afternoon explore the lake for a spectacular view of the flamingos, the regions main attraction. Return to the hotel later for dinner and overnight.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Lake Bogoria Resort
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Today take a day trip to Lake Baringo for a boat rid on its crocodile infested waters, seen at times floating nearby. Elevated at an altitude of 970m above sea level, Lake Baringo is, after Lake Turkana, the northern most lakes of the Rift Valley and the second of the two fresh water lakes of the rift system. It’s a paradise for birdwatchers with its abundance of bird species recorded within the ecosystem. The lake provides a livelihood for the local fishermen community who depends on it for the fish, mostly sold at the local markets. Embark on a cultural visit to the Njemps community, living on an island only accessible by boat through the lake. The Njemps community are part of the Masai Group but who practice fishing too. They speak the same language as the brave and fierce warriors from the Masai Land. A brief stop over on pokot or Turkana village to explore their cultural way of life as these are one of the less documented warriors of the rift system. Have you packed lunch or return to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Lake Bogoria Resort
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Leave after breakfast for the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa, known for its annual wildebeest migration from the northern Tanzania to the Masai Mara. It’s also the opportune time for the crocodiles lurking in the depth of the Mara River’s murky waters waiting to pounce on any individual animal crossing – a spectacular sight. Have your packed lunch in the shade of an acacia tree at the heart of the park or at your safari hotel/camp.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Talek Bush Camp
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Experience both early morning and afternoon safari game drives in the the Masai Mara, Africa’s best safari destination. (You also have an option of a full day with lunch boxes). The Masai Mara has the best encounters to offer with its excellent wildlife densities. The spectacular sight of the  great migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras and Thomson’s gazelles with crocodile lurking in the Mara River for their unwitting targets. Look out for big five and plenty of other wildlife. Picnic lunch at the core of the Mara Reserve or at your hotel/camp.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Talek Bush Camp
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

On this day we have our brief stop in Nairobi, the safari capital of Africa. Enjoy lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant known for its fresh, African barbecues. Visit the Karen Blixen’s Museum after lunch. The museum is now under the National Heritages sites and was home to the famous Danish author, Karen Blixen, famous for her memoirs ‘Out of Africa’, authored in 1937 that chronicled the daily life at the Estate, her former home, which is now the Karen Museum.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Hotel Boulevard or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch & Breakfast

Descend southwards to Amboseli National Park, along local markets bustling locally produced vegetables and  fruits. Against the backdrop views  of Mount Kilimanjaro, it’s the huge African savannah elephants, which Amboseli is famous for. Settle in at your respective hotel/camp in time for lunch. Afterwards. enjoy leisure time at the swimming pool or siesta to refresh before setting off to explore the park’s splendor with an afternoon game drive. Up close encounters with huge elephants perchyderms is a great experience. The park is also home to cheetah, lions, zebres, spotted hyenas as well as being a bird watchers paradise with close to 400s pecies of migratory and resident birds recorded. Return to your safari camp/hotel at sunset.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Sentrim Camp or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Enjoy Amboseli National Park’s untouched ecosystem with both morning and afternoon game drives, the best destination for African safaris, combined with the famous Masai Mara. Marvel at huge elephant herds in the midst of scattered umbrella Acacia, backdropped by the majestic Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa at 5895 metres above sea level. Amboseli is surely the best spot for your scenic and memorable spot for your souvenir photos.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Sentrim Camp or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Travel further south towards the Tsavo ecosystem, home to the man eaters of Tsavo. The largest wildlife conservation area, covering between 10,000km to 23000km2, split into two, West and East Tsavo. The dense vegetation of acacia and grassland and riverine lining up small streams of water cutting through from the adjacent Chyulu volcanic hills render the park scenic and interesting to visit. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp/hotel then explore the park’s wilderness in search of leopards, rhinos, lions etc. The Tsavo Wests’ dense nature, is a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 400 migratory bird species recorded each migrating season. Return to you respective camp/hotel before it gets dark.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Ngulia Safari Hotel or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Explore the expansive Tsavo East, one of the oldest and largest in Africa, epitomized by a flat, dried up and sparsely scattered vegetation rendering it easier to spot its game. Both northern and southern species inhabit the Tsavo East semi arid ecosystem. Arrive in time for lunch at your respective safari hotel/camp. Marvel at the parks’ game with an afternoon game drive. The park is also home to the rare black maned lions,  the red elephants and much more. Return for diner and overnight at sunset.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Tarhi Safari Hotel or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Explore the park’s points of interest with a safari game drive simultaneously:
– Aruba Dam
– Mudanda Rock
– Galana River/Lugard Falls etc

Lunch at your camp/hotel or packed lunch in the wilderness.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Tarhi Safari Hotel or equivalent
Meal plan includes: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Early morning game drive to spot the Big Cats whilst they are more active, before the heat of the day. Return to the lodge for  your breakfast. Afterwards depart after your relaxing time on the sandy coastal beach lined with palm trees just a few meters from the warm white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean turquoise waters. Arrive in time for lunch at your Sands at Nomads Beach Hotel. In the afternoon enjoy leisure and relaxation.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Sands at Nomads Beach Hotel
Meal plan includes: Dinner & Breakfast (half board)

Two full days relaxation at Diani Beach, enjoying the exotic paradise and its sparkling white sands, lined up by lush greenery of palm trees.

Safari Hotel/Camp: Sands at Nomads Beach Hotel
Meal plan includes: Dinner & Breakfast (half board)

Internal flight to Nairobi International Aiport (JKIA), to meet your onward flight back home.