6-Day Magical Kenya Bush Safari

<p>0630hrs; depart from Nairobi and head northwards towards the expansive wilderness of Samburu. Lunch at Trout Tree restaurant in Nanyuki and continue to Samburu. On arrival check in and depart for a game drive till dusk.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong><em>Samburu Game Reserve</em></strong><em> is essentially lava plain that features steep sided gullies and rounded hills wherein the 32-kilometre Ewaso Nyiro River provides both the central feature of the landscape and the lifeblood of the ecosystem. The vegetation comprises predominantly acacia woodland interspersed with bush, grass and scrubland, which is broken here and there by small rugged hills whilst the meandering loops of the river area bordered by a narrow gallery of riverine woodland in which acacia and doum palm flourish. This is a dry country ecosystem and is, therefore, prone to large variations in the animal populations as they move in search of water and pasture. And, whilst poaching has completely wiped out the rhino herds, lion are often seen while the burgeoning elephant herds are responsible for the ruination of several sections of riverside forests. The range of rare species also includes reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich and gerenuk whilst the bird life is diverse and prolific and includes marsh.</em></p>

<p>0700 hrs., breakfast at the lodge followed with a morning game drive and return with mid-morning at leisure to enjoy the Lodge facilities and lunch. Later depart for a game drive to explore the vast plains and view the animals just before nightfall.</p>

<p>0700hrs take breakfast at the camp and depart south towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwater’s Serena Camp. Later depart for a game drive at the conservancy returning at nightfall.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong><em>Ol Pejeta</em></strong><em>&nbsp;is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and previously home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock program.</em></p><p><strong><em>Sweetwaters Tented Camp:&nbsp;</em></strong><em>Embrace the awe-inspiring natural beauty of your surroundings, and set the stage for a visit you won’t soon forget. Located within the sprawling Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s most noteworthy conservancies and home to the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a holiday experience unlike any other.</em></p>

<p>0600hrs; breakfast then depart for the famous Masai Mara, arrive in time for lunch then depart for the afternoon game drives in the Mara till sunset.</p><p><strong><em>Maasai Mara Game Reserve</em></strong><em> covers 700 Square miles of magnificent wilderness. It is the Africa of the imagination; endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills. It’s the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who in can May be seen around the borders of the park - Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day.</em></p>

<p>07:00hrs; breakfast followed by a full day game drive with picnic lunch box that will take you to the Mara River with a possibility to spot the hippos and the crocodiles. At 1730 hrs, return to the lodge or camp after a successful day spotting wildlife and take a well-deserved meal and later overnight at the Camp/Lodge</p>

<p>As the sun rises over the stunning landscapes of Maasai Mara Game Reserve, savor your final breakfast at the lodge. After packing your bags, bid farewell to the elephants, zebras and diverse birdlife that made your stay so memorable. Your journey back to Nairobi begins with a leisure drive through the reserve, offering a last chance to spot wildlife. Once you leave the reserve, the terrain transitions from the wilderness to the more urban surroundings of Nairobi. Lunch in Nairobi. Thereafter, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your departure.</p>