6 Nt Kenya Classic Safari
Day 01 - Nairobi to Masai Mara
Arrive Nairobi (JKIA) where a Wildtrek Safaris representative will meet you and after a short safari briefing, you depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve to arrive in time for lunch and later depart for an afternoon game drive. The park is covered with rolling grasslands dotted with acacia; hazy forested hills and reverie bush where the Mara River and its tributaries meander. A spectacular scene to be seen at least once in a lifetime is the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of zebra and wildebeest from the bordering Serengeti, not forgetting the predators that move along with them. This reserve is famous for gazelles, antelopes and a variety of birds. The lion, elephant, cheetah and leopard can also be seen on some occasions. Dinner and overnight MARA SIMBA/ FIG TREE/ SOPA LODGE (L,D).
Distance Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 300 Km
Driving Time – Approx. 5 Hours
Day 02 - Masai Mara
Whole day enjoying the untamed beauty of the Mara. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the annual migration from Serengeti. Lion, leopard and cheetah follow close behind, while crocodile and hippo congregate in the Mara and Talek rivers. Alternatively start the day with an optional early morning hot air Balloon ride across the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast and a game drive en-route back to the lodge. Meals and Overnight MARA SIMBA/ FIG TREE/ SOPA LODGE (B,L,D).
Day 03 - Lake Nakuru
Breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch in Lake Nakuru and later proceed on an afternoon game drive. The park spans an attractive range of wooded and bush grassland around the lake, offering wide ecological diversity – from lake waters and woodland to rocky escarpment and ridges. The afternoon game drive will give you the opportunity to view various wildlife both predatory and plains game, not forgetting the abundance of bird life. This park also serves as home to both the white and black rhino. Dinner and Overnight at LAKE NAKURU/ LION HILL LODGE (B,L,D).
Distance Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru – Approx. 280Km
Driving Time – Approx. 4 ˝ Hours
Day 04 - The Abedares
Depart after breakfast for the Aberdare Ranges, arriving at The Outspan/ Aberdares Country Club in time for lunch. Afternoon transport in hotel’s bus take you to the Treetops/Ark, a tree hotel built on stilts that allows you to enjoy game viewing at the floodlit water hole from the comfort of your lodge. Dinner and Overnight TREETOPS/ ARK (B,L,D)
Distance Nakuru – Aberdares 200 kms Driving Time – Approx. 3 hours
Day 05 - Mount Kenya
Breakfast and depart for The Mount Kenya Safari Club arriving in time for lunch. The club is built on the equator and the terrace offers a spectacular view of Mt. Kenya’s peak. It is surrounded by hundreds of acres of magnificent flower gardens and lawns. The rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the outstanding facility and optional activities provided by the club, e.g. golfing; horse riding, games, jogging etc. Where applicable, payment for these extras to be done directly at the club reception. Meals Dinner and Overnight MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB (B,L,D)
Distance from Aberdares to Mount Kenya - 100 km.
Driving Time – 1-˝ hrs
Day 06 - Back to Nairobi
Depart from Mount Kenya Safari Club after breakfast arriving in Nairobi in early afternoon and transfer to the airport for your departure flight (B).
Distance Mount Kenya – Nairobi- 250 kms Driving Time – Approx. 3 ˝ hours
COST (quoted per person sharing in US Dollars)
PEAK (1st July 2008 to 31st October 2008)
2 PAX 1,752.00
3 PAX 1,566.00
4 PAX 1,470.00
5 PAX 1,416.00
6 PAX 1,380.00
7 PAX 1,356.00
Single room supplement
595.00
HIGH 1st June 2008 to 30th June 2008, 1st
Nov 2008 to 15th Dec 2008)
2 PAX 1,650.00
3 PAX 1,464.00
4 PAX 1,368.00
5 PAX 1,314.00
6 PAX 1,278.00
7 PAX 1,254.00
Single room supplement
456.00
- Accommodation with private bathrooms as stipulated in the itinerary or equivalent
- Private transportation in a guide driven minivan with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Game viewing drives as indicated in the itinerary
- All Government taxes parks entrance fees and levies
- All meet and greet services
- All arrival and departure transfers
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary B-Breakfast L- Lunch D- Dinner
- Guaranteed window seat in each vehicle
- All items of personal nature e.g. Laundry services / telephone call bills / fax / email bills etc
- Tips and gratuities to hotel
- lodges
- camp staff and driver-guide(s)
- All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary
