Intrepid Kenya Safari - Laikipia, Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha & Mara
Trip Adventure Details
Overview
Lying north of the Equator, Samburu National Reserve is mostly known for its rare 5 species not commonly found. The reticulated giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Grevy's Zebra and the Somali Ostrich. The drive to Samburu is highly contrasting. The metropolitan life and landscape from the city of Nairobi changes as give way to views of the agricultural hinterland, rugged semi aridity and plant life unique to Africa.
Eye-catching all through, the views of Kenya's highest mountain (Mt. Kenya) and the rolling ranges of the Aberdares until the first stop at the Equator, nature's stamp of the tropics. Flat land as far to the horizon grace the road trip until the break of the arid north. To say the least, the way to Samburu is highly photogenic and is home to the Samburu people, a Maasai sub tribe ever known as fierce warriors.
The Beautiful and scenic Ol Pejeta Conservancy is nestled between the Aberdare mountain range and the foothills of Mt. Kenya only 15kms from the town of Nanyuki. This is where the safari starts. The quaint and tranquil Ol Pejeta conservancy is made up of 90,000 acres of land and is a sanctuary for the black rhino, elephants, and other wildlife. Sudan, the World's last Northern white rhino found home in this place before his death and the extinction of his species in 2018.
The legendary film 'Born Free' was largely shot in Samburu and very significant scenes of the film 'Out of Africa'. And so was CBS's Survivor 3 a reality-based adventure series, that brought its set to this arid patch of tropical Africa. The Samburu National Reserve is also the home of Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting oryx calves
The Intrepid Kenya Safari traverses the parks of the north before circling south to Masai Mara. 1 night at Olpejeta, 2 at Samburu, 1 in Nakuru, 1 in Naivasha and 2 in Masai Mara Safari . The safari promises more in 9 days from arrival is a popular choice by holiday makers in Kenya. In a private 4x4 safari you are bound to enjoy the park combination and attractions to the utmost.
Lake Nakuru National Park presents visitors with breathtaking panoramas and picturesque horizons, it rivals Amboseli as a beautiful daughter of nature. Originally protected as a bird sanctuary, this park hosts over 400 bird species, including 5 globally threatened species, and is an important stop on the African-Eurasian Migratory Flyway. This park was also the first national Rhino sanctuary and hosts one of the world’s highest concentrations of the Black Rhinoceros.
Naivasha is the place of fun and life. The safari from Lake Nakuru National Park provides ample time (just 1 hour apart) to enjoy a host of activities our travel party has chosen to end the day with an evening boat ride. From Naivasha to Mara and then back to Nairobi
Itinerary
Start of Intrepid Kenya Safari with an airport pickup and transfer to your Nairobi hotel on bed and breakfast basis. Your safari guide will be ready for pickup at your hotel at 7.00am for a drive to Olpejeta.
Day 01: Nairobi - Olpejeta
Depart from Nairobi hotel after an early breakfast and head to Olpejeta Conservacy.
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of Kenya's great concepts of sustainable tourism. The organization works to conserve wildlife, provide a sanctuary for great apes and to generate income through wildlife tourism and complementary enterprises for re-investment in conservation and community development.
The Conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, from 20 in 1993 to a whopping 133 population milestone today. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated here, and provides a haven for orphaned, abandoned and rescued chimpanzees. It is the only place in Kenya where these great apes can be seen. There are number of exciting activities to choose from.
Day 02 & 3: Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve via central Kenya. Witnessing amazing changing natural scenery as you drive by. Within 3 hours after departing Sweetwaters, there will be 2 hours to enjoy a game drive before lunch. Another late afternoon game drive will follow before dinner and overnight. The second day here will be full exploration of the park with parked lunches and an optional visit to a Samburu cultural village.
Day 04: Samburu - Nakuru
Today we say goodbye to Samburu and head to Lake Nakuru National Park. Game viewing and photography is excellent in this park. Return to lodge or camp for dinner and overnight
Day 05: Naivasha
Only an hour away, we depart at 8.00am to be in Naivasha for start of the day's choice activities at 9.00am. Your travel consultant will discuss with you available adventure options for this day
Day 06-7: Masai Mara
Leaving Naivasha early in the morning, we head to our prize park, Masai Mara. Arriving in time for a ready lunch, enjoy a swim or relax at own leisure until time for a late afternoon game drive until dusk.
The second day here is a day of full exploration of the vistas of Mara. This is Africa's best park with excellent game spotting all throughout the year. We return in the evening for dinner and overnight at selected lodge or camp
Day 08 - Nairobi
Return to Nairobi after checking out, arriving early afternoon.
Price Guide
Prices for a holiday are determined by:-
- Cost of accommodation facility desired
- Type of vehicle to use of safari (a safari minivan or a 4x4 jeep/cruiser)
- Travel season i.e. mid (Jan-Mar, June, Nov-Dec 15), low (April & May) or peak season (July to October)
- Festive season (Easter holidays and Dec 16 to January 3)
- No of persons in a travel party. Some costs are shared. Single travellers pay a single supplement way close to the price of two
- Room sharing options. Triples where applicable are cheaper.
Season Rates in USD (Per Person Sharing Basis)
From USD:
What is Included:
- A night at Olpejeta, 2 Nights at Sarova Shaba or Samburu Intrepids
- A better and more luxurious choice of accommodation is the Elephant Bedroom Camp or Soroi Larsens Camp
- Lion Hill Nakuru or drive to Elementaita Serena Camp
- Elsamere Lodge
- Mara Sarova Game Camp or similar
- Park fees and game drives
- Exclusive 4x4 transport (Safari Landcruiser) includes fuel
- Services of a professional guide knowledgeable in flora and fauna
- 1 litre of bottled drinking water per day
- Retun Airport Transfers
What is Excluded:
- Extra meals, drinks or snacks except what is served
- 1 night in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis
- Items of a personal nature
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