FROM THE FOREST TO THE SAVANNAH
11 DAYS FROM THE FOREST TO THE SAVANNAH
A perfect package that has it all!
Breathtaking landscapes, both in the jungles and in the typical African savannahs, amazing game drives and a multitude of wild animals to admire, this 11-day safari rocks!
You will encounter the silent jungle elephants of Aberdares, the Unique antelopes of the Samburu and the Rhinos of Lake Nakuru. Thereafter, you will experience a walking safari in Crescent Island and Lake Naivasha. You finish with an abundance of wildlife while roaming Masai Mara Nature Reserve for two days.
Arrival – Thika (about 2 hours drive)
Upon landing you will be picked up by our representative and immediately proceed to the wilderness areas of Kenya.
Your first accommodation is located overlooking the top of Mount Kenya and is about a 10-minute drive from a spectacular group of waterfalls.
Dinner and Overnight in Oldonyo Sapuk Resort
Aberdare (about 1 hour drive)
After breakfast, head towards Aberdare.
At lunchtime, you'll arrive for a meal at the lodge and spend the afternoon comfortably, looking at wildlife from the observation balconies of the lodge, overlooking a very active waterhole, which is illuminated throughout the night.
Alternatively, you can opt for a game drive in the park.
Dinner and Overnight in The Ark
Aberdare
Today you will spend a full day in the park. In the morning you will be accompanied by your guide and set out on a walking tour in the beautiful park. During the tour you will explore the mountain ranges, forests, and beautiful waterfalls in the park.
Dinner and Overnight as in last night
Aberdare – Samburu (about 2 hours drive)
Today you will head towards Samburu Reserve (200km). On your way north you'll cross the equator, and at noon you'll settle into a lodge. After lunch, you will go for a game drive in the park.
Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge
Samburu
Today you will enjoy Full safari day in the park.
Samburu National Park lies about 350 km from Nairobi and is about 104 km² in size. The habitat is classic African savanna, studded with acacia trees and even small forests. The name of the reserve derives from the name of the Samburu tribe who live within the boundaries of the reserve. In the reserve you can see many species of animals such as lions, tigers, cheetahs, hippos, various types of impalas, zebras, crocodiles and over 350 species of birds.
Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge
Samburu – Lake Nakuru (about six hours drive)
Today you will drive towards Lake Nakuru. Your way passes through the famous Syrian African Rift. On your way you will visit Thompson Falls.
You will arrive at the park in time for lunch, after which you will go on safari around the lake, watch the huge flocks of flamingos, white and black rhinos, giraffes, etc.
The forests around the lake are excellent for bird watching
Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge
Lake Naivasha (about 1 hour drive)
Today you will continue towards Lake Naivasha, Game driving enroute.
On your way, you will visit Hell's Gate. Hell's Gate lies between Lake Naivasha, the Longonot range, and the volcanoes of Suswa, and is considered one of the most beautiful and dramatic places in Africa. You can rent bicycles and go hiking on wildlife trails, encountering especially antelopes, zebras and warthogs, of which the reserve is home.
You can try your skills by climbing the 45-metre-high Fisher's Tower. The climb is conducted professionally led by an experienced guide.
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake located about 100 km from Nairobi and is one of the lakes along the Syrian-African Rift.
Next to the lake is Crescent Island, A moon-shaped strip of land that breaks out of the coast. The Longonot volcano is located in the southern part of the lake, and the entire lake is surrounded by vegetation composed mostly of acacia trees.
A wide variety of animals and vegetation exist thanks to this lake: more than 350 species of birds, giraffes, zebras, hippos, pythons, antelopes and more.
Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge
Crescent Island
Crescent Island is Lake Naivasha’s best kept secret. This is actually a small reserve, where the density of wildlife is among the highest in East African reserves, and it is the only place where you can walk among wildlife such as antelopes, zebras and giraffes, without fear. In addition, the island offers a gorgeous panoramic view that includes Mount Longonot and other unique landscape formations.
Accommodation as the night before.
Naivasha – Masai Mara (about 5 hours drive)
After breakfast, head towards the famous Maasai Mara Nature Reserve. On your way you will pass in front of the extinct volcano Longonot. You will arrive at the reserve at noon in time for an evening safari.
Wherever you go, in every direction you look, you'll see a huge variety of wildlife. Hippos, foxes, jackals, buffaloes, lions, leoprds, elephants, and on and on, from horizon to horizon. Dinner and Overnight at the Camp/ Lodge
Masai Mara
Today you will enjoy a full safari day in the famous Maasai Mara Nature Reserve.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in southwestern Kenya and has an area of about 1,510 square kilometers. The reserve is located on the territory of the Maasai tribe, hence its name. The reserve covers an area that crosses the border between Tanzania and Kenya, while in Tanzania its continuation is known as the Serengeti National Park. The Maasai Mara Reserve is best known for its wide variety of animals: Leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, deer, zebras, Genoese, birds and more. This reserve is home to over 95 mammal species as well as more than 750 bird species, so this reserve offers a fascinating and satisfying safari experience throughout the year.
If you want to rest from the safari, you can go on optional activities: Hot air balloon, visit to the Masai tribe, etc.
Accommodation as the night before
Nairobi (about 5 hours drive)
At dawn you will go on one last safari in the reserve, for a final encounter with wildlife. At the end of the safari, you will continue to Nairobi.
Depending on the flight plan, transfer to the airport
**All itineraries can be modified and tailor made according to the clients preferences
