- No. Of Days :
11 Day - Journey Type :
Private Safaris - Start Point :
Meru - End Point :
Maasai Mara
Description
A 11 Days safari visiting the Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha and Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Meru National Park sits intact in a wilderness less visited, remote, unspoilt yet surrounded by natural beauty. It is a 6 hours’ drive from Nairobi.
It is wild and beautiful, straddling the equator and bisected by 13 rivers and numerous mountain-fed streams. The scenery is diverse from woodlands at 3,000ft on the slopes of Nyambene mountain range, northeast of Mt. Kenya to wide-open plains with meandering riverbanks dotted with doum palms. The park boasts of wildlife species including elephant, Grevy’s zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard, hartebeest, hippo, buffalo and the reticulated giraffe among others.
Meru hosts a rhino sanctuary that is home to the endangered black and white rhino species. Bird life is also exceptionally diverse with over 400 bird species recorded including Peter’s Fin foot, Pel’s fishing owl, kingfishers, rollers, bee-eaters, starlings and weavers. The rivers abound with hippo populations, crocodiles, and fish. Samburu National Reserve, one of the famous safari destinations in East Africa.
It is located in the Northern part of Kenya on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river. Samburu National Reserve is a haven for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich. It is also home to Elephants, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. Birds are also common in the reserve with over 450 species. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to Kenya’s largest population of Black Rhino, large numbers of elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, African wild dog and plentiful plains game.
There are also a number of the rarer Northern species such as Grevys Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeest and Beisa Oryx. The conservancy lies on the Equator and affords wonderful views of Mt Kenya. Ol Pejeta Conservancy also permits night game drives which focus on species not seen on regular day drives. Lake Nakuru is located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley.
Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx. 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake. The name Naivasha derives from the local Maasai name Nai’posha meaning “rough water”.
Enjoy a boat ride at the lake as you see hippos in the water up close. There are also hundreds of birds in the lake including the famous fish eagle. At the shores of the lake, you will be able to spot some wildlife including buffalos, baboons, zebras, hartebeest among others. The Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.
Located on Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’ s best-kept secret. Perfect for Wildlife and Bird Watching. Hell’s gate National Park offers a spectacular scenery including towering cliffs, star rocked towers and the belching plumes of geothermal steam makes it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa.
You can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, bicycle riding and a natural spa while at Hells Gate. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing. Game drives are a great way to experience the park and they take place all year round. Wherever you visit the magnificent Mara you will see several animals such as zebras, lions, elephants, giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, Topis, hippos, impala, cheetahs, leopards, hartebeests.
For bird lovers, the Mara birds come in every color and size with more than 400 bird species, including birds of prey. The Maasai Mara is also famous for the wildebeest migration from the month of July through to October. Millions of animals migrate to the Mara from Serengeti in search for fresh green pastures and water. This is the largest migration of animals in the world. No experience can be compared to seeing the mass movement of the beautiful animals.
In Meru you will be staying at Ikweta Safari Camp, in Samburu at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Sarova Shaba Game Lodge/Ashnil Samburu Camp/Samburu Riverside Camp/Elephant Bedroom Camp, in Ol Pejeta at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, in Nakuru at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge in Naivasha at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, and Maasai Mara at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge/Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge/Emaiyan Luxury Camp.
Price : $3500
Price Includes
- Airport transfers
- Return Transport in a Pop-up Roof Safari Land Cruiser (4x4 Jeep)-Private Safari
- 2 Nights Full board accommodation in Meru
- 2 Nights Full board accommodation in Samburu
- 1 Night Full board accommodation in Ol Pejeta
- 2 Nights Full board accommodation in Nakuru
- 1 Night Full board accommodation in Naivasha
- 2 Nights Full board accommodation in Masai Mara
- Game drives as Indicated in the Itinerary in a Pop-up Roof Safari Land Cruiser (4x4 Jeep)
- Services of professional Driver/Guide
- Bottled water during Safari
- All Hotel Taxes and Levies
- All Mandatory Park entry fees
- Complementary Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant
Price Excludes
- Travel and medical insurances
- International inbound and outbound flights
- Visas
- Visit to Samburu Village
- Visit to Masai Village
- Optional Balloon Safari Ride
- Tips and Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi To Meru National Park
Pick up in Nairobi Hotel/Airport and Depart for Meru National Park at 7.00 am. This will be a 6 hours’ drive. The road meanders through valleys especially after Embu town where you will have a stopover for sight-seeing. Arrive at your camp in the afternoon for check in and lunch. Later in the evening proceed to Meru National Park Murera gate for your first thrilling game drive. The park is home to a large pride of lions, herds of buffalo, hippos and crocodiles that live in the rivers. Meru National Park is noted for its fauna and natural beauty. It has many swamps and rivers lined with palms as well as mountains and woodlands. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Ikweta Safari Camp.
Day 2 Full Day Meru National Park
We spend full day in Meru National Park for the morning and afternoon game drives. Its natural scenery is diverse, from the wide-open plains with many rivers to the woodlands on the slopes of the Nyambeni mountain range, to the north east of Mount Kenya. Game viewing includes elephants, hippos, lions, leopards and cheetahs. There are also some rare antelope including the Lesser Kudu, duiker and dik-dik, a tiny African antelope that is notoriously shy and stands twelve inches high. Meru National Park also has some of the largest herds of buffalo, giraffes, gazelles along with hartebeests. It also has over 400 species of birds including the Peters Finfoot, rollers, bee-eaters, starlings and numerous weavers. There’s also an abundance of ostriches, hornbills, eagles and other smaller birds. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and overnight at Ikweta Safari Camp.
Day 3 Meru National Park To Samburu National Reserve
We depart for Samburu at 6.30 am. There will be an enroute stop over to view Mount Kenya with its Snow-capped peaks. Arrive at the camp/lodge just in time for check in and lunch. Embark on your first game drive in the afternoon with a chance of spotting the Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich, Elephants, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. Later in the evening drive back to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch and dinner at Camp/ Lodge.
Day 4 Full Day Samburu National Reserve
Early morning game drive before returning to the camp/ lodge for breakfast. After breakfast embark on a full day game drive with packed lunch boxes. This shall be a full day of unlimited wildlife viewing. Possible sightings of unique wildlife species like Oryx, Gerenuk, Gravy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich and other wild animals’ peculiar to this semi-arid region. Your game drives will be along Ewaso Nyiro river where most of the wild animals are found. You will also be able to watch different species of birds found in the reserve. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Camp/ Lodge.
Day 5 Samburu National Reserve To Ol Pejeta Conservancy
We depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy at 7.00 am. Arrive at the camp in the afternoon for check in and lunch. Later we visit the Ol Pejeta Conservancy situated West of Nanyuki for a late afternoon game drive. You will have a chance to see chimpanzees and other wild animals in the parts of the conservancy. Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts of the largest black rhino in East Africa and houses two of the remaining Northern white rhinos in the world. You may be able to see a variety of animals like buffalo, giraffe, and zebra and plains game during the game drive. Drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Day 6 Ol Pejeta Conservancy To Lake Nakuru
After breakfast check out from the lodge and proceed to the Lake Nakuru National Park at 6.30 am. Arrive at the lodge just in time for check in and lunch. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive. We start off around the lake to spot the flamingos, white pelicans, ibis, plovers, storks, herons and many others. You will also be able to see the hundreds of animals in the park including lion, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, leopard, baboon. Later in the evening drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge/ Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Day 7 Full Day Lake Nakuru
After breakfast proceed to the Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day game drive with packed lunch boxes. We start off around the lake to spot the flamingos, white pelicans, ibis, plovers, storks, herons and many others. Enjoy your game driving until lunch time. Enjoy your picnic lunch as you enjoy the magnificent views from the Makalia waterfalls camping site. In the afternoon continue with your game drive in the park till evening. Later on drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Day 8 Lake Nakuru To Lake Naivasha
After breakfast check out from the lodge and proceed to the Lake Naivasha at 8.00 am. On arrival at Lake Naivasha, you proceed to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for check in. Depart the lodge with packed lunch boxes for Hells gate national park. Optional bike riding and walking safari at the Hells Gate. Your guide will assist you hire a good bike for the hells gate bike ride. The guided walking safari starts immediately from the Hells gate in the company of an experienced guide. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the Hells gate national park picnic site as you view the park and watch the animals walk around. Depart Hell’s gate national park and proceed to Lake Naivasha to enjoy an optional boat ride while seeing hippos, birds, and the best views of the lake. Arrive at lake Naivasha and start your boating trip on the lake. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride and fishing in the lake as you watch the hippos and thousands of bird species. Later on proceed to the Crescent Island Perfect for Wildlife and Bird watching. Later in the evening drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 9 Lake Naivasha To Masai Mara Game Reserve
We depart for Maasai Mara at 7.00 am. You will have a brief stopover at Narok. Arrive at the camp/lodge in the afternoon just in time for check in and Lunch. The Big 5 Steakhouse Restaurant at Emayian Luxury Camp, offers a wide selection of fine dining Cuisines including Gourmet, African, European, Indian, Afro Asian, Chinese dishes, among other delicacies from all over the world. In the evening 4pm you take your first thrilling game drive in the Masai Mara game reserve, one of East Africa’s top safari destinations. You return to your camp/lodge late in the evening just in time for dinner after which you can enjoy bonfire as you listen to some interesting Maasai stories. Dinner and overnight at Camp/ Lodge.
Day 10 Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning game drive before returning to the camp/lodge for breakfast. After breakfast embark on a full day game drive with packed lunch boxes. Our full days’ game drives take us in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plenty of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. Wherever you visit the vast Masai Mara you will see plenty of wildlife such as giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, Topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot, but reasonably common. When you return to the camp/lodge in the evening concerts, performances and contests awaits you as you enjoy your dinner. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Camp/ Lodge.
Day 11 Maasai Mara Game Reserve To Nairobi
After breakfast drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will have late lunch at the famous carnivore restaurant then later on dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to board your flight back home. Breakfast at Camp/ Lodge and Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant.
