Itineraries
6 Night Safari Excellente
Duration - 7 days
Explore the best of Kenya, journeying through:
- Meru National Park - large prides of lion, some of Kenya's largest herds of buffalo and over 300 species of birds
- Lake Naivasha - mind-boggling numbers of hippo
- Maasai Mara - home to zebra, elephants, cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyena, jackal, buffalo, eland, topi, impala, gazelle, warthog among others...
- From USD $2788 per person, sharing.
REF: KEN-IT-EXCL01-6NSE
Enquire NowDays 1 and 2 - Meru National Park
Meru National Park is one of the most famous parks and an especially beautiful area in Kenya. It straddles the equator and is divided up by 13 rivers and a multitude of fresh mountain-fed streams.
On your first day, arrive at the Leopard Rock Lodge - made famous by George and Joy Adamson's biographical book and film “Born Free”.
Take in an afternoon game drive in this rhino and bird paradise. Lunch, dinner and two overnight stays are provided for you by Leopard Rock Lodge.
On day 2, breakfast, lunch, dinner (gourmet) at Leopard Rock Lodge. You have a full day to enjoy the wide range of activities included, followed by:
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Meru National Park
- River breakfast (1 per stay)
- Sundowner (1 per stay)
- Guided bird and nature walks
- Line fishing
- Museum tour
Leopard Rock Lodge
Leopard Rock Lodge overlooks a tropical river that hosts hippos, crocodiles, many species of birds and Bisanadi Reserve. Secluded, unfenced and wild, Leopard Rock Lodge has a delicate balance between luxury and unspoilt nature has been achieved.
Leopard Rock Lodge has 15 luxury cottages. Each is beautifully decorated with Persian carpets and teak curved furniture. All cottages have king sized beds. Indulge yourself at the lodge in the ultimate Jacuzzi room! ...Relax at the fantastic swimming pool ...and enjoy a sundowner on our magical rock with the view of Mt Kenya and Nyambene Hills!
Days 3 and 4 - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast on day 3, you will transfer to Naivasha in the famous Great Rift Valley.
This Rift expands just under a whopping 9000km through the African Continent! The most impressive part of the Valley by far is Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha homes a vast array of wildlife, 400+ different bird species and an impressive number of hippos.
Enjoy some afternoon activities, followed by dinner and two overnight stays where you can make yourself at home at either Chui Lodge or Kiangazi House.
On day 4, select from the wide range of activities included:
- Day and night game drives in the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bush breakfast
- Sundowner
- Swimming pool
- Visit to the Oserian flower farm
- Bush walks
- Boat trips and fishing on Lake Naivasha
Chui Lodge
Chui Lodge has eight individual well-spaced luxurious cottages. Each provides you with an en-suite bathroom and delightful veranda overlooking the Sanctuary and the Rift escarpment stretching into the horizon. They also boast magnificent four-poster olive wood king-sized beds, roaring log fires, artistically decorated windows and handcrafted furniture ensure the essential touch of luxury.
Kiangazi House
Kiangazi House is a beautiful country house nested on a hill amongst lush gardens and delightful rolling lawns. The House has unsurpassed scenery of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley. Kiangazi House has five double bedrooms. Luxurious features like four-poster beds, romantic turndowns and freshly cut roses, all enhance the personal touch. Within the house, private lounges, a bar and library all with fireplaces are the perfect places to curl up on a couch with a glass of exquisite wine. Kiangazi House has a superb swimming pool form where you can also take full advantage of the amazing scenery!
Day 5 - Naivasha / Maasai Mara
Set your own pace by starting the day with a delicious breakfast and some morning activities before transfer to Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara and the luxurious Royal Mara Safari Lodge.
Possibly the most famous of the reserves, and arguably the greatest wildlife destination in Africa the Maasai Mara has become synonymous with the safari. Get acquainted with a late afternoon game drive followed by dinner. Settle in for two nights stay at the Royal Mara Safari Lodge, where your chalet is built on raised mahogany platforms and will provide proximity to - and safety from - the hippos, elephants and buffalos roaming through the lodge at night in search for food and water.
Royal Mara Safari Lodge
The Royal Mara Safari Lodge is set on the banks of the Mara River in the richest game viewing section of the park. An intimate lodge with large riverfront tented chalets.
All of the chalets at the Royal Mara Safari Lodge have been individually decorated with artistically handcrafted furniture and open onto a large verandas overlooking the breath-taking river scenery.
Day 6 -
Enjoy the wide range of activities included:
- Game drives
- Hippo Lagoon breakfast (1 per stay)
- Sundowner (1 per stay)
- Guided bush walks
At an extra cost
- Traditional Maasai village visits
- Hot air balloon rides
Full board at The Royal Mara Safari Lodge
Day 7 - Maasai Mara / Nairobi
Breakfast and sustenance for your departure and onwards journeys. You will transfer for onward travel. If you take an afternoon flight, you can enjoy morning activities and lunch at the Lodge (included).
Inclusive of:
- Local airstrip transfers and domestic scheduled flights
- Full board accommodation
- Two daily game drives
- Visit to the Oserian flower farm
- Boat trips and fishing on Lake Naivasha
- Guided bird and bush walks
- Bush and river breakfasts
- Sundowners
- Soft drinks! mineral water!, beers! and house wine!
- Night game drives*!
- Fishing*
- Museum lecture
- Laundry
* Denotes items excluded at Royal Mara Safari Lodge.
! Denotes items excluded at Leopard Rock Lodge
Exclusive of:
- Park, sanctuary and conservation fees
- Transfers and accommodation in Nairobi
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