Kenya Kaleidoscope
per person
The dry, acacia-dotted scrubland of Shaba National Reserve is where leopards are common and different species of zebra, giraffe and ostrich live. The Aberdare Mountains offer unique nighttime game viewing from tree lodges as predators and prey come to floodlit waterholes. The Lake Nakuru National…
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Destination
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Departure
Nairobi, Minimum 2 people -
Dress Code
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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Day 1 Arrive Nairobi
On arrival, we meet and transfer you to the hotel.
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Day 2 Nairobi
Two days at leisure. Nairobi Stanley Hotel or similar (2 nights)
Included Meals: B
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Day 3 Shaba National Reserve
We travel north of the Equator to Shaba, a reserve with animals such as Reticulated Giraffe, rare Hunting Dogs, Beisa and Somali Ostrich.
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Day 4 Shaba National Reserve
Enjoy daily game drives through this harsh bush and visit a local Samburu school. Sarova Shaba Lodge or similar (2 nights)
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 5 Tree Hotel, Aberdares
After a stop at Nyeri, a market town where Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts is buried, we arrive at the Tree Hotel. Watch forest animals come to the floodlit waterhole and salt lick from your balcony tonight. Tree Tops Hotel or similar
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 6 Lake Nakuru National Park
Stop at Thompson’s Falls then descend into the Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru. Explore the park to see its birds including many flamingos and the rare Black Rhino and other animals. Visit a local school. Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or similar
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 7 Maasai Mara
Today we drive to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, birdwatching en route. After lunch we have a game drive to look for the ‘Big Five’. Mara Sarova Tented Camp or similar (3 nights)
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 8 Maasai Mara
We spend 2 days on morning and afternoon game drives. With more than 60 species of animals, the park hosts the seasonal migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra. We also visit a Maasai village.
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 9 Maasai Mara
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Day 10 Depart Nairobi
After breakfast, we return to Nairobi via the Mau Escarpment. Stop briefly at the Italian Chapel, before arriving in Nairobi by lunchtime. A dayroom at Nairobi Stanley is reserved for your convenience before we transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.
Included Meals: B
Inclusions | Not Included |
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Meet and greet on arrival | International airfares and departure taxes |
All airport transfer | Meals not indicated |
9 nights accommodations with en-suite facilities | Gratuities |
Ground transportation | Items of a personal nature |
Sightseeing as indicated inclusive of entrance fees | Optional tours |
Meals as described by BLD | Entry visa fees (if applicable) |
Local taxes and service charges | Travel insurance |
Services of professional English speaking guides |