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Family wildlife safari in Kenya, Covering Amboseli, Treetops,
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Crescent Island Boat ride Maasai Mara balloon safari.
13 Days Kenya family wildlife Kenya grand tour
Areas of Interest: Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro,
Aberdare Ranges, Samburu National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Nyahururu
Falls / Thomson Falls, Lake Nakuru National park, Lake Naivasha,
Crescent Island , The Great Rift Valley, Mau Escarpment, Masai Mara
National Reserve
Activities : Cultural interaction for the family with Maasai and
Samburu people ,Cultural lectures for the Children, fire lighting,
Optional balloon safaris , Traditional dances /Scenery, Game
Watching, Ethnic, Culture, Traditional Dances (Optional),
Photography among others
Day 1: Arrival
Meet you at Jomo Kenyatta international airport and transfer you to
The Nairobi Safari Club Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2– Amboseli National Park
Pick up from the Nairobi safari club hotel soon after break fast and
drive south through Maasai country to the plains below Mt.
Kilimanjaro where Amboseli is situated. After a stopover lunch at
the lodge we proceed into the scenic Amboseli National Park for a
game drive returning to the lodge in the evening for a sun downer.
Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 3 – Amboseli National Park
After a leisurely breakfast, we explore the park through morning and
afternoon game drives. We have sufficient time for relaxation at the
lodge, complete with the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background.
Avisit to the Maasai villages in between the game drives can be
arranged with our guide. Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli
Serena Lodge
Amboseli means ‘the place of water’ in Maasai language. The park has
an endless supply of water which is filtered through thousands of
meters of volcanic rock from Mount Kilimanjaro. Animal species seen
include elephant, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopard.
The birdlife seen here includes pelican, bee eater, kingfisher,
African fish eagle and pygmy falcon. Amboseli is one of the most
popular parks and offers excellent accommodation facilities.
Day 4 – Amboseli - Aberdare ( Treetops)
We leave Amboseli, viewing game as we drive via Nairobi to the
Aberdares to enjoy the experience of staying in a Tree Hotel or
lodge overlooking floodlit waterholes where wildlife and birds
regularly visit. Dinner and a well deserved sleep thereafter. Dinner
and Overnight stay at the Tree Tops Hotel
Over 40 species of wildlife inhabit the Aberdare mountain ranges,
hiding in the heavily forested slopes and in the upper moor lands.
The Aberdares is noted as a rhino sanctuary but keep an eye out for
the elusive rare bongo, which is best, spotted in the upper bamboo
zone and hypericum scrub.
Day 5 – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast we proceed further north across the Equator to the
edge of the Northern Frontier. Arrival will be in time for lunch and
an afternoon game drive returning in time for a sun downer and
dinner at the Samburu lodge.
Samburu is part of a lava plain that includes a diverse landscape of
thorn scrub, red dirt, dried river beds, broken volcanic rock, steep
hills, and rocky outcroppings. This reserve is becoming one of
Kenya's most admired stops after the Mara. Sights of the peculiarly
branched doum palms and thorn trees give an unusual look to the
region.
Day 6 – Samburu National Reserve
The whole day will be spent relaxing and leisurely exploring the
Samburu National Reserve through morning and afternoon game drives.
You may opt to do some of the activities offered at the lodges and a
visit to Samburu Villages. Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu
Lodge
The light and vast openness creates a lonesome panoramic beauty and
the permanent water supply acts like a lure for the abundant species
found here. The region is home to the uncommon Grevy’s zebra with
huge fury ears, gerenuk antelope standing on hind legs to feed,
Somali ostriches with distinct blue legs and the shy Oryx. Elephant
and crocodile are guaranteed sightings, excellent bird watching with
numerous varieties of weaverbirds and the martial eagle. Leopard
sighting is also a special feature here.
Day 7- Samburu -Sweet waters.
We enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Samburu reserve
then depart for the Mt. Kenya region. Arrival at the lodge in time
for you to enjoy the facilities of the lodge, explore the Mount
Kenya National Park or take an optional tour to the nearby
Sweetwaters Reserve which is home to Chimpanzees. Dinner and
overnight stay at Sweetwater’s Tented camp
Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of
these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an
environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site
is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.
Day 8- Aberdares – Lake Nakuru
Depart the lodge soon after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru
National park. Lunch at a lodge followed by a full afternoon game
drives at the Kenya's Park famed by its numerous species of
birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the
over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake
on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions
of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears
ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an
important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild
Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and
baboons are all residents here.
Day 9 -Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at leisure before driving to Lake Naivasha. A visit to the
hells gate national park this park can be explored on foot or you
could also cycle around the park boat ride to Crescent Island can be
arranged .Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 10 : Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time
for lunch at Keekorok Lodge. Full afternoon game drive till dusk.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is
difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded
here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles,
giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals,
wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the
natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions
of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of
water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the
savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Day 11 & 12 – Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5- Optional
balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per
person. Dinner and Overnight stay at Keekorok lodge
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is
difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded
here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles,
giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals,
wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the
natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions
of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of
water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the
savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
You may also opt to do some of the activities offered by the lodge.
On clear days, the Masai Mara offers fantastic orange tinted sunsets
and you will definitely want to capture this moment while sipping on
a sun downer back at the lodge.
Balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah
plains and the wildlife after which you come back down for a
beautiful champagne breakfast. These trips can be arranged at our
office upon booking.
Day 13 – Maasai Mara –Nairobi Excursions /Departure
Drop off at Mara airstrip to board a morning flight to Nairobi - on
arriving Wilson airport, our driver will meet you and drive you to
Mamba village then proceed to the giraffe centre where the children
get an opportunity to feed the giraffe by hand and pet them. Dinner
at the Carnivore restaurant at 1830 hrs. Drop off at the airport to
board your home bound flight.
The crocodile farm is among the main attractions at Nairobi Mamba
Village and the pens are home to an estimated 70 Nile crocodiles.
Four Maasai Ostriches can also be found strutting around their pen
with grace. Visitors often come into direct personal contact with
them when given the opportunity to feed these gallant birds from
their hands. The experience is always satisfying and exciting
especially for children
Contact us for pricing
Price includes:
-Transport in a Custom made tour van with a with pop up roof
-Full board accommodation in lodges
-Mara/Nairobi one- way flight
- Return airport transfers
-1 Nights accommodations at in Nairobi at Nairobi Safari Club on BB
-Services of a professional Driver/guide
- flying Doctors air Ambulance
- Giraffe Centre and Mamba Village excursions and Dinner at
Carnivore restaurant
-1 litre Mineral water per person per day
- Cultural visits to Samburu and Maasai villages in Amboseli
Price Excludes
-Personal travel insurance
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages
- Tipping
- Drinks
- Personal effects
- Extras not mentioned above. |
