Exotic Kenya Safari 3 Nights/4 Days

Tour Summary/ Features:

This safari takes you to two of Kenya’s gems: Samburu and Aberdares. You begin with Aberdares National Park, where you find icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain forests. Here elephants, buffalos and other animals visit you at the floodlit waterholes of your lodge. Then to Samburu National Reserve - a wildlife haven with a scenic semiarid landscape. Here you will spot Africa’s big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. The reserve is located within the lands of the colourful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen.

Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$ 956

Departing From: Nairobi

Duration: 3 Nights/4 Days

Departure Time: 0800 hrs
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2

Period: All seasons

Itinerary:

Day 1: NAIROBI - ABERDARES
0800 hrs - From Nairobi, take a 2.5 hour drive to the Aberdares National Park. You pass through the industrial town of Thika and the intensely cultivated farms of the central Kenya. On arrival check in at your lodge – Serena Mountain Lodge. You relax at the lodge before lunch is served at 1300 hrs. Animal viewing is at the lodge.

Aberdares National Park has a diverse topography that includes icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain forests. The flora and fauna is quite unique and is not found elsewhere in the country, expect on Mount Kenya. Leopard, elephant, serval, waterbuck, reedbuck, dikdik, rhino and the rare bongo can all be found here. You are sure to see elephants, buffalos and some other animals. Birdlife is also plentiful, including the monkey eating crowned eagle.

Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge

Day 2: ABERDARES - SAMBURU
After breakfast checkout and head to the Samburu National Reserve. You enjoy a game drive en-route to Samburu Serena Lodge, where you arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, you have the early afternoon free, before going for an afternoon game drive, from 1530 hrs till dusk.

Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife haven. Here you will spot Africa’s big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. The The Ewaso Nyiro River, the boundary with the neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants, buffalo and other animal species gather for a drink. You will find the scenic semiarid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve is located within the lands of the colourful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge

Day 3: SAMBURU
Start your day with an early morning game drive starting at 0630 hrs. Return to the lodge for breakfast at 0830 hrs. You spend the period before and after lunch at leisure at the lodge. At 1530 hrs you go for your afternoon game-drive till dusk.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge

Day 4: SAMBURU - NAIROBI
After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving around 1400 hrs. You will have lunch at the Thorn Tree Restaurant. You are then transferred to your Nairobi hotel or the airport for your departure flight.

Includes:
- Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing
- Park entry fee
- Accommodation and all meals while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses