9 Days, 8 Nights
Overview
THE TREE WHERE MAN WAS BORN
The Tree Where Man Was Born Safari takes you to Samburu and the arid north after a night at the Aberdares Region and later Mt. Kenya. Thereafter enjoy the views at lake Nakuru National park followed by two lovely nights in the Mara Masai Mara where you will see a fantastic wildlife on the savannah plains.
Tour Inclusion:
- Arrival meet and assist and all airport transfers
- Accommodation on FB Basis throughout your safari and BB Basis in Nairobi
- Transportation in a Safari vehicle with pop up roof ideal for game viewing with a window seat for every person
- Services of an English speaking Safari Driver guide
- All the Activities as listed in the itinerary
- All Park Entrance Fees
- All Conservation Fees
- Complimentary bottled water and snack hamper in all our vehicles
- Comprehensive tour documents and Wildlife Checklist.
Tour does not include:
- Any items of personal nature such as drinks, tips, mineral water, laundry, telephones, extra meals etc.
- Personal Travel or Trip cancellation insurance
- International Airfare
- Visa Fees
- Please note that most hotels provided bottled drinking water in the rooms. However drinking water during meals is not provided and has to be purchased from the hotel bar.
Please note that due to dusty conditions the Safari Vehicles which have open tops are not air conditioned. We do not have air conditioned vehicles.
Itinerary Details
Day 1
NairobiA warm welcome awaits you upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our Guide who will transfer you to the beautiful Sarova Panafric Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:- Sarova Panafric Hotel, Facilities:- Beautiful Rooms, A fully Equipped Gym, Beauty Spa, Swimming Pool, Driving time:- 45 Min from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Meals:- Breakfast. Lunch on your own and dinner on board Kenya Airways
Day 2
Nairobi to the Rainforests of AfricaAfter a hearty breakfast, you will drive to the beautiful Mountain Range in the central highlands and proceed to The Ark Forest Lodge with an enroute game drive to see Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Black Leopard and the beautiful but elusive Bongo Antelope. Dinner and Overnight at the Ark Forest Lodge.
Accommodation:- The Ark Forest Lodge, Facilities:- A Historical Hotel in the African Rainforest,
Driving Time:- +3 Hrs from Nairobi, Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Nairobi to SamburuAfter a hearty breakfast, you will depart for the North through to the Samburu National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. After a lovely lunch you will then proceed for an afternoon game drive where we will see animals such as the reticulated giraffe, the pin stripped Gravy Zebra, the Gerenuk, the Blue Necked Somali Ostrich, Elephants, Leopards and The Black Manned Lions. Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.
Accommodation:- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, Facilities:- Luxuries rooms with a fantastic view of the Ewaso Nyiro River, Driving Time:- + 3 Hrs from Aberdares, Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4
SamburuPre-breakfast game drive followed by a hearty breakfast thereafter morning at leisure to enjoy the facilities offered by the lodge. After a lovely lunch you will depart for an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.
Day 5
Samburu to MT. KenyaA relaxed rise today as we encourage you to wake up late, enjoy a lovely country breakfast at around 9.00 am. After a hearty breakfast you will proceed north of Kenya and over the Equator which where we will have a photo stop. Thereafter we proceed to the Sweetwaters Tented Camp, home of the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary where we will enjoy a lovely game drive. We will see Lion, Elephant, Buffalo and many other plains game and if we are lucky even Leopard. Dinner at the Camp followed by an optional Night Game drive which is bookable only at the camp. Overnight at the Camp.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Facilities: Swimming pool, extensive gardens and Luxury Accommodation, Driving time: + 3 Hrs from Samburu, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6
MT. Kenya to the Great Rift valleyAfter a hearty breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru and the Great Rift Valley. We will today descend about 3500 ft. into the floor of the Great Rift Valley arriving into the Lake Nakuru National Park where we arrive in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. After lunch we depart for an afternoon game drive as we visit the beautiful Park to see Lion, Rhino, the elusive Leopard, Zebra, Giraffe and of course lots of pink lesser flamingo. Lake Nakuru is famous for its huge flamingo populations due to the alkaline state of the lake. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Facilities: Chalet style rooms with panoramic view of Lake Nakuru, Driving Time: + 2 Hrs from Mt. Kenya, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7
The Great Rift Valley to Masai MaraAfter a hearty breakfast you will depart for the fabled Masai Mara National Reserve. The enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migrations and its home for the big five Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Arrive in time for lunch at Sarova Mara Game Camp. After a lovely lunch now we will depart for an afternoon game drive to see the game of savannah. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Accommodation:- Sarova Mara Game Camp, Facilities:- All rooms have views of the Mara Plains, Driving Time:- +5 Hrs from Rift Valley, Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8
Masai MaraA relaxed rise followed by a hearty breakfast and thereafter a full day game drive with picnic lunch to see the varied game of the Masai Mara. This region is the Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). Optional visit to a local Maasai village. Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Day 9
HomeboundAfter a hearty breakfast you will depart for Nairobi. Upon arrival into Nairobi, you enjoy a Thali lunch followed by a short shopping tour of the city and thereafter you will be transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.
Flight Details
Departure Details
FLIGHT FROM | DESTINATION | DEPARTURE DATE/TIME | ARRIVAL DATE/TIME | FLIGHT NAME/NUMBER | FLIGHT FARE |
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Delhi | Sharjah | 10/05/2016 04:40 | 10/05/2016 06:40 | Air Arabia G9 464 |
Not Included |
Sharjah | Nairobi | 10/05/2016 09:00 | 10/05/2016 13:00 | Air Arabia G9 734 |
Not Included |
Return Details
FLIGHT FROM | DESTINATION | DEPARTURE DATE/TIME | ARRIVAL DATE/TIME | FLIGHT NAME/NUMBER | FLIGHT FARE |
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Nairobi | Sharjah | 18/05/2016 13:40 | 18/05/2016 19:40 | Air Arabia G9 735 |
Not Included |
Sharjah | Delhi | 18/05/2016 23:20 | 19/05/206 04:00 | Air Arabia G9 463 |
Not Included |
Hotel Details
On RequestOptional Tours
Balloon Safari in the Masai Mara
Masai Village Visit
Dinner at the Carnivore