Sarova Experience

Day 1: Wednesday;Nairobi

Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to the Panafric Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Panafric Hotel Nairobi

Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast}

Day 2: Thursday; Aberdare

This morning we depart Nairobi and proceed north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to The Ark forest Lodge. Nestled in the foothills between Aberdare and Mount Kenya National Park, the lodge IS famous for high perches and balconies, overlooking a salt lick and waterhole.

Boasting a remarkable record of wildlife sightings from their floodlit waterhole’s and salt licks, here we will enjoy the finest in high-altitude game viewing.
Overnight at the Ark Forest Lodge,
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Friday; Shaba/Samburu Game Reserve

This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier. Wild and rugged, Shaba/Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River.. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa onyxes. Arrive in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive is planned today. The Park is blessed with species absent in the Southern Hemisphere like the liver red reticulated Giraffe, Long neck Gerenuk, Blue flanked Somali Ostrich and Vulturine Guinea Fowl. The Park also has Elephants, Leopards, African Buffalo, Cheetah and Lions.

Overnight: Sarova Shaba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Sat; Shaba/Samburu Game Reserve

Dawn breaks in golden bands as we start our day in the bush by scanning the river from our lodge’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, we’re off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy Lodge.

Overnight: Sarova Shaba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Nakuru

After a delicious breakfast, we travel overland to Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day game viewing experience. The spectacular alkaline Lake is famously known as the feeding ground of both lesser and greater flamingos. This National Park, which is fenced all round is a sanctuary for birds, Rothschild giraffes and both black and white-rhinos. Other mammals in abundance include Waterbucks, Buffalos, Gazelles, Lions, Baboons and the elusive Leopards sometimes seen sleeping on the horizontal branches of the “Fever trees”. Lunch will be served at one of the lodges located in the game park, offering its own local specialties, served with fresh produce from the region.

Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6: Nakuru

An early morning game drive before breakfast to try to find leopard which are frequently sighted in Lake Nakuru Park and return to the lodge for breakfast.

After breakfast you will take a further drive to seek out the 2 species of rhino found in the park, returning before lunch. The afternoon is at leisure, relaxing by the lodge swimming pool before an evening game drive in the park.

Overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7: Mara

After a leisure breakfast at Lake Nakuru Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya’s Game Park. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight. The climate is gentle, rarely too hot and well spread rainfall year round.

The sensation of the great wildebeest migration between July and October is unparalleled. The wildlife is far from being confined within the Reserve boundaries and an even larger area extends beyond the game Reserve. Centuries of close association with the wildlife has resulted in an almost symbiotic relationship where wildlife and Masai people live in peace with one another.

After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening game drive. No matter how much you have thought about Africa, this is more than you expected—the big five—Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape buffalo are in abundance.
Overnight at Masai Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 8: Mara

Today we will be spending in the vast eco-system of the Mara searching for the big five and much more. You also have an optional balloon safari — Many call it a once in a life time experience, once you are up, you won’t want to come down, and once you land, champagne breakfast awaits you. Game viewing is great from the air with the opportunity for beautiful pictures. The annual wildebeest migration is expected in the Masai Mara between July and early November.

Millions of animals migrate to the Mara from Serengeti in search for fresh green pastures and water. It’s worth noting that every game drive is different from the other, and missing one is missing out on the fun.

Overnight at Masai Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 9: Nairobi

Today after breakfast we depart Masai Mara and drive to Nairobi. Upon arrival transfer to the Panafric Hotel, lunch on your own.

Overnight at the Panafric Hotel Nairobi

Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast}

Day 10: Depart

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home

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