This safari offers visits to a contrasting trio of parks, the Shaba National Reserve, Lake Nakuru and finally the journey culminates in the world-famous Masai
Mara.
Located close to Samburu, Shaba has reserved its place in the history of conservation as the area where Joy Adamson experimented with the release of hand
reared leopards. Much of Shaba's charm lies in the splendour of its deep gorges and waterfalls on the river in the north, and open grasslands dotted with
springs.
Animals commonly seen are elephants, lions, cheetahs, Grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks, buffaloes, oryx, gazelles, dik diks and waterbucks. The river forest
attracts a wide variety of birds.
Accommodation is mainly in Sarova hotels, one of Kenya's leading independent hotel groups. The Sarova team have a friendly, personal approach with
excellent attention to detail.
Day 1: Friday - Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2: Saturday - Aberdares
On arrival transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can
freshen up and store any additional luggage before departing
for Aberdares and to the Outspan Hotel (180 kms). Lunch with
afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Outspan Hotel (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 3: Sunday - Shaba
After breakfast drive north to the rugged landscape of Shaba
National Reserve (280 km), where Joy Adamson experimented
with the release of hand-reared leopards. After lunch at the lodge
enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Sarova Shaba
Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 4: Monday - Shaba
Early morning and late afternoon game drives in this arid but
beautiful area. Enjoy the swimming pool at Sarova Shaba Lodge,
and take advantage of the viewing deck along the river to
watch and feed crocodiles. Bird and nature walks can be
arranged. You could even have a massage in the great outdoors.
Overnight: Sarova Shaba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5: Tuesday - Aberdares
Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in to Mountain
Lodge (240 km) where lunch has been arranged. Spend the
afternoon viewing game from the lodge or join a nature walk
(weather permitting) led by a local guide. Overnight: Serena
Mountain Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 6: Wednesday - Lake Nakuru
Drive via the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru (375 km). After
lunch at your lodge enjoy an afternoon game drive. Sarova Lion
Hill has 67 chalets in an elevated position overlooking Lake
Nakuru. Massages indoors or outdoors are available. Overnight:
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 7: Thursday - Masai Mara
After an early breakfast continue on to the Masai Mara
(315 km) arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game
drive. Bird watching and nature walks are available (payable
locally). Overnight: Sarova Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 8: Friday - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara and a
'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or a game drive
followed by breakfast at the lodge. A second game drive will
take place this afternoon. Overnight: Sarova Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 9: Saturday - Extension or Heathrow
After breakfast, return to Nairobi (300 km), proceed with your
chosen beach extension or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
Option to fly from the Mara to Nairobi - from £190
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £265
Flights are in light aircraft and the baggage allowance
is strictly 15 kg per person. Where possible, additional
luggage can be left at your hotel or at the
Safari Lounge in Nairobi and retrieved after the safari. When flying from the Masai Mara to Mombasa
entire luggage must be restricted to 15 kg as no luggage can be stored in Nairobi.
Notes
This itinerary operates with a maximum of 7
passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a
different order, or different lodges used according to
availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions
and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing
in soft bags, plus sunglasses,
camera and insect repellent.
Minimum age 8 years.
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