8 Days Kenya At Equator Classic Safari

Day 1: Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi, Nairobi

Nairobi Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.

Day Itinerary

Upon your arrival at The Jomo Kenyatta international Airport, you will be met by our representative for a warm welcome and a short briefing. You will then be transferred to your Hotel.

After check in you will get a full briefing by our representative in which he will give you your full detailed program. Overnight at Movenpick Hotel and Residences.

Overnight: Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi

Situated in the popular Westlands district, Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi is an ideal base to explore Kenya’s capital. It lies within easy reach of the area's many remarkable attractions. This beautifully appointed hotel is home to an excellent range of spacious rooms and suites, all modern in design and equipped with amenities such as air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the famed revolving restaurant and unwind within the relaxing wellness centre during their stay.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara

Masai Mara The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, herds of elephants, as well as giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential.

Day Itinerary

Buffet breakfast at the Hotel.

Morning drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest and best known game reserve.

Arrive for lunch at Mara Sarova Game Camp.

Afternoon game viewing drive.

The greatest attraction in the Mara is watching the animals in their natural element; a lion's roar, a cheetah making a kill, and the big elephant herds are all very fascinating events. You will also meet the Maasai who are the inhabitants of this reserve and are a proud and largely aloof tribe who have held on to their customs and traditions for hundreds of years.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Game Camp.

Overnight: Sarova Mara Game Camp View iBrochure

Sarova Mara Game Camp is ideally located in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya and offers a unique African safari experience for game viewing. The luxury safari camps include 12 Club Tents, 57 Deluxe Tents with upgrades on some tents currently in progress, and 3, 2-bedroom Family Tents. All our tented accommodation is master ensuite while some Club Tents offer a spectacular view of the rolling Savannah plains. The organic garden provides the freshest ingredients for our exceptional cuisine with bush dining options available.

The camp also has its own fleet of well-equipped safari vehicles with excellent safari guides.

A luxury African safari is a lifetime experience. You want to make sure you’re booking with someone who knows Africa and knows safaris. Our dedicated staff is here to help you plan your perfect safari in Kenya.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara

Another day spent in the Mara with morning and afternoon game viewing drive in the rolling plains, woodland and rivers that make up the Mara. There are very high chances of seeing the 'big five'

Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings. The richness of fauna, this profusion of winged beauty and the untouched fragility of the landscape, are all subordinate to the Mara's foremost attraction, the march of the wildebeest. Each year from July to September, the Mara plays host to the world's greatest natural spectacle, the Great Wildebeest Migration from the Serengeti. From July to October, the promise of rain and fresh life giving grass in the north brings more than 1.3 million Wildebeest together into a single massive herd. They pour across the border into the Mara, making a spectacular entrance in a surging column of life that stretches from horizon to horizon.                       

All meals at the lodge.

Overnight at Mara Sarova Game Camp.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Nakuru

Nakuru is a fascinating city on the shores of western Kenya’s Lake Nakuru. The capital of Nakuru County located in the Great Rift Valley, about ten kilometres from the massive Menengai Crater. A hiking trail leads up to the rim of this ancient caldera, offering bird’s eye views over the lake and surrounds, and then plunges 400 metres down to the floor below, where visitors can walk among ancient forests. Lake Nakuru National Park, surrounding Nakuru, is home to exceptional birdlife, as well as over 50 varieties of mammals including lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, rhino, antelope and various primates. History and culture enthusiasts should make sure to visit the incredible Hyrax Hill prehistoric site.

Buffet breakfast at the Camp.

Morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Arrive for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Afternoon game viewing drive in the park. The Lake Nakuru National Park is world famous for the pink flamingos which number thousands upon thousands. The rare black rhino, the white rhino and many other wild animals can also be found here. There is a very high chance of seeing the nocturnal and very elusive leopard.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge View iBrochure

Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge is located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's great Rift valley, the Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park.

The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos and other water birds being the major attraction of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white and black rhino, buffaloes and others.

The Lodge is 20km from the park main gate and 15 minutes drive from Naishi airstrip. Lodge accommodation consist of 60 rooms  which include 2 inter-connecting rooms, 2 rooms accessible on wheel chair. Rooms are grouped into single, twin or triple rooms. All rooms have a clear view of the lake and you are able to view the sun rise from the balcony. All rooms have safe box, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar is stocked on request and telephone extension are also provided in all rooms.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5: The Ark Lodge, Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park Located northeast of Nairobi, Kenya, the Aberdare National Park was created to protect the Aberdare Mountain Range, the peaks of which soar to 3930 metres. The landscape is characterised by steep forested slopes, expansive moors, and deep ravines scattered with cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear streams and rushing rivers. The park is inhabited by a variety of African wildlife such as: elephant, lion, spotted hyena, rhino, black leopard and the very elusive bongo antelope that lives in the high altitude bamboo forests. The park offers the perfect environment for picnics, camping in the moorlands, trout fishing in the rivers, and excellent bird watching with over 250 species of birds including hawks, eagles, sunbirds and plovers.

Day Itinerary

Buffet breakfast at the lodge.

Drive off to the Aberdare ranges. The drive is very scenic and offers memorable photo opportunities.

Arrive for lunch at the Aberdare Country Club. After lunch you will be transferred in hotel vehicles to the

 Ark. Afternoon tea and coffee at the tree hotel.

The Ark is set in thick woodland at the heart of the Aberdare National Park and is designed with numerous viewing decks, balconies and lounges that allow you to watch animals visiting the waterhole and salt lick.

A ground level viewing area provides excellent photographic opportunities and a floodlit waterhole allows all-night game viewing.

Dinner and overnight at the Ark.

NB: ONLY SMALL OVERNIGHT BAGS ARE ALLOWED TO TREE HOTELS. THE OTHER LUGGAGE WILL BE STORED AT BASE HOTELS. CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OF AGE ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE TREE HOTELS.

Overnight: The Ark Lodge

The Ark has four viewing areas from which to observe the ever-present animal activity at the waterhole and saltlick. There is also a ground level hide - the perfect spot for the discerning photographer. From this vantage point, photos of animals can be taken at eye-level.

As described in the book, Haven Under the Hill, Monty Brown says, "In this intimate recess one can almost, but not quite, pat the animals, hear their sounds and smell the aroma of the night. This is a magical corner, where there is close contact with the essence that tells of unexplored Africa, and where, very often, the visitor may enjoy in solitary state the beauty of it all."

So as not to miss any animal sightings, the resident guide will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole. Simply throw on your provided robe and slippers, grab your camera and view nightlife at the waterhole!

The sister property to The Ark the Aberdare Country Club, is a short distance away and is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Activities include a game walk on our 1300 acres, golf, tennis, horseback riding, relaxing at our health club or swimming pool, or simply enjoying the gorgeous gardens.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki

Nanyuki This small equatorial town is a popular thoroughfare for hikers climbing Mount Kenya via the Burguret or Sirimon routes, and consequently has a few great restaurants, including Barney’s, known for its fine cuisine, and the Trout Tree, housed inside the trunk of an enormous tree and serving several variations of this freshwater fish. The town boasts excellent views of the mountain, while the surrounding region encompasses several reserves, including Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and Shaba National Reserve.

Day Itinerary

Buffet breakfast at the Ark.

Morning transfer by hotel vehicles to Aberdare Country Club to rejoin you driver guide and retrieve your

Stored luggage. Drive to the Mt. Kenya Safari Club via the Aberdare ranges.

Arrive for lunch at Mt. Kenya Safari Club.

With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort's 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby.

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities offered by the hotel. For those who wish to spend time relaxing at the Nanyuki resort Hotel, there are many recreational activities available: horseback riding, a bowling green, golf, table tennis, croquet, swimming, a beauty salon, an animal orphanage and much more. Dinner and overnight at Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club.

Overnight: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club

With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club's luxuriously appointed hotel rooms, set over 100-acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort and relaxation as well as reflect the original charm of the residence complete with modern amenities. Surrounded by the Mount Kenya forest, the on-site spa and wellness centre features outdoor grounds for yoga sessions, 3 treatment rooms, and a steam room and sauna. When it comes to dining, guests can look forward to seasonally inspired menus that will satisfy any craving. Area activities available to guests include horseback riding, playing golf, croquet, bowling, table tennis, swimming, and much more.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki

Day Itinerary

Buffet breakfast at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.

After breakfast drive to Olpajeta Conservancy to arrive in time to view the Chimpanzees at the Ranch.

 Sanctuary - the only place in Kenya where this highly endangered and remarkably intelligent species can be seen!

Visitors to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy have free access to the Sanctuary, which is open daily at 9:00am to 10:30am and 3pm to 4:30pm.

The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary opened in 1993 in a negotiated agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Jane Goodall Institute. The facility was initially established to receive and provide lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) from West and Central Africa. An initial group of three chimpanzee orphans were brought to the sanctuary from a facility in Bujumbura, Burundi in 1993. This group of chimpanzees needed to be evacuated due to the outbreak of civil war in Burundi. This was followed in 1995 by another group of 9 adult chimpanzees, followed by another 10 in 1996.

Continue with the gamedrives until time for lunch where you will be transferred to Serena Sweetwater’s tented Camp for a sumptuous lunch.

After lunch, continue with gamedrive before driving back to Mount Kenya Safari club. Dinner and overnight at Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8: End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

Buffet breakfast at Mt. Kenya Safari Club.

Morning drive to Nairobi. Lunch on own arrangements in Nairobi.

Afternoon transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight or have a beach holiday in the palm fringed beaches of the Kenyan coast at extra cost.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Included

Airport Transfer

Included

• Arrival and departure Airport transfers in Nairobi.
• Full board accommodation while on safari, bed and breakfast in Nairobi Hotel.
• Safari in a private safari vehicle with a pop up roof and English speaking driver guides.
• All park entrance fees, game drives as indicated on the itinerary above.
• Driver’s and vehicle park entry fees and allowance.
• Complementary mineral water throughout the safari.

Excluded

• International flight tickets and visa cost.
• Travel and medical insurance.
• All items that are purely of a personal nature e.g. tips, porterage, bar bills, telephone, mineral water, laundry etc.
• All other services not shown in "OUR PRICE INCLUDES" above.