Experience wildlife and nature in a West to east tour of Kenya. Beginning from L. Nakuru, the home of spectacular flamingos to the magnificent Mara Reserve considered a must-visit for all travellers to East Africa and concludes the tour on the Kenyan coast under the African sun and sand. Great moments: ? Lake Nakuru is famous worldwide for its spectacular bird life, which includes millions of pink flamingos. Other bird attractions are the pelicans and the cormorants that eat fish. There are over 400 resident bird species on the lake and the surrounding park. ? In the park you will white and black rhinos and other game including large sized pythons. ? We continue this experience in the Mara famous for the annual animal migration that draws both prey and predator into the Mara lush grasslands and well-watered plains. It’s also home to Maasai people, a Kenyan nomadic tribe that still upholds its traditions. ? This experience is concluded at the Kenyan Indian Ocean coast for a chance to relax at the whit
Day 1 We depart from Nairobi in the morning driving through the Rift valley to L. Nakuru National park. Have lunch in one of the lodges after which we drive in the late afternoon through the park. The park has magnificent bird life including flamingo colonies as well as other game.
Day 2 This day we drive across the R. valley to the famous Maasai Mara game reserve. Mara is a vast expanse of open land with a high density of wildlife conservation. The afternoon will be spent exploring the wonders of Mara.
Day 3 We continue our tour of Mara. We spend this day exploring the richness and beauty of Mara, the open grasslands with a lot of acacia trees and the rolling hills for a chance to spot cheetahs, black manned lions, leopards, elephants and mighty giraffes. Alternatively, we can carry packed meals and drive further to the Mara River where we visit the famous crossing point of great migration. You will also be able to view giant crocodiles and hippos basking in the muddy waters.
Day 4 Our last day in the Mara will start with an early morning drive followed by breakfast after which we proceed back to Nairobi.
Day 5 Take a flight to Mombasa.You will be picked from the airport and transferred to your beach hotel.
Day 6 These two days will be spent relaxing by the beach and touring the coastal town. During our tour you will be able to visit the busy harbour, Fort Jesus, ride on dhows (traditional trade ships), visiting museums. For those who love scuba diving and deep-sea fishing, this can be arranged on request.
Day 7 You will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi
Day 8 These two days will be spent relaxing by the beach and touring the coastal town. During our tour you will be able to visit the busy harbour, Fort Jesus, ride on dhows (traditional trade ships), visiting museums. For those who love scuba diving and deep-sea fishing, this can be arranged on request.
Included with this package:
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- All meals noted in the itinerary.
- Transportation in a minivan fitted with a pop-up roof for game-viewing and photography.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All arrival and departure transfer fees between airports, hotels, parks, etc.
- Twenty-four hours stand-by contact telephone number
Not included
- Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for hotel, lodge and camp staff and for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Laundr
