KENYA SAFARI BOOKING  

KENYA MIGRATION SAFARI

Every year starting from the early July to late September, over a million wildebeests and
Zebras followed by the big cats cross over the rolling plains of the Masai Mara setting the most
spectacular marvel of mother nature that cannot be witnessed in any other part of the world.
This undoubtedly becomes the best times to visit Africa. The selected Safari will show you this
and more. On this safari we will visit the premier parks and game reserves of Kenya. First we
will head north to the lush forest of the Aberdare mountain range, where we will spend our time
observing the many forest species that come to the waterhole.

The last part of our safari takes us to Masai Mara, where the wildebeest migration will be taking
place. Literally, millions of wildebeest and zebra move north from the plains of Tanzania's
Serengeti savannah during July and August in search of the lush grass. As the vegetation and
water holes dry, the herds start the trek north. Following the rain pattern they cross the Tanzania/
Kenya border to the rich Kenyan Masai Mara in search of the 4,000 tons of grass they eat each
day. By September and early October they start winding their way back to Tanzania.

The sight of the mass migration is awesome. Many do not survive this trip as they expire from
exhaustion and injury or fall prey to hungry crocodile in the struggle to cross the Talek and Mara
rivers. As the migration unfolds, the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are trailed by the predators-
lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena and scavenger birds. It is an event one cannot afford to miss.

10 DAYS KENYA WILDLIFE MIGRATION SAFARI

Day 01 - Nairobi
Arrival Nairobi. Meet and greet and escorted to Nairobi Safari Club. Rest of the afternoon is
spent on a Nairobi orientation sightseeing featuring visits to Nairobi's principal landmarks, the
parliament buildings, and the capital hill to have a panoramic view of Nairobi. Situated in the
Central Highlands at an altitude of 6,130 feet (1,870 metres), Nairobi enjoys a mild climate. On
our driving tour of the city and its surroundings we will see Uhuru Park, Kenya's Parliament
House, the Kenyatta Conference Centre, City Square and some of Nairobi's nicest suburbs. We
visit the Kenya National Museum with our guide to learn about Kenya's wildlife, geology and
human history. This evening, we assemble for a safari briefing before proceeding to the famous
Carnivore Restaurant for a mouth-watering barbecue "Welcome to Kenya" dinner. Return to
your city hotel for overnight and breakfast.

Day 02 - Nairobi - The Aberdares (Tree Hotel)
Our safari begins with the thrill of overnight game viewing in the comfort of a Tree Hotel The
lush hills of Aberdare National Park are covered by Kenya's densest forest and form the eastern
flank of the Great Rift Valley. Outside the park itself we pass many ranches, coffee plantations
and early European settlements. We leave our main luggage at the base hotel and continue with
just our overnight bags to one of the famous "tree hotels", deep in the Aberdares Forest. On our
journey to our lodge we hope to see typical forest-dwelling animals such as the black and white
Colobus Monkeys. A special feature of the lodge where we stay is the floodlit watering hole
where we can watch from the lodge itself throughout the night as a great variety of animals come
down to drink. Different species of animals are active during the night compared with during the
day and many shy species such as rhinos will only approach the lodge at night. It is fascinating to
watch their behaviour around the watering hole as they take turns in drinking from the watering
hole and eating the salt which is put out for them at the 'salt lick'. In the morning we hope to have
spectacular views towards jagged outline of Mount Kenya. There is also excellent bird watching
from the lodge terrace into the surrounding trees. Overnight at the Treetops Lodge. Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner.

Day 03 - Aberdares - Samburu Wilderness Lodge
Driving north we pass Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain at 17,000 feet (5,199
metres). The massive size of this mountain and its gleaming and eroded snow-covered multiple
peaks means that Mount Kenya dominates the surrounding countryside and even affects the local
climate. This is also the traditional homeland of the Kikuyu people, the largest of Kenya's 40
recognized tribes. The Kikuyu believe that their god, Ngai, lives on Mount Kenya and so they
build their homes with the doors facing towards the mountain, to welcome their god in. We cross
the Equator again into the northern hemisphere on our way to Samburu Game Reserve in a semi-
desert area of Kenya. Samburu is located on the Ewaso Nyiro River. In this dry land the forested
riverbanks are excellent areas to see wildlife, as all animals congregate here to drink, especially
at dusk and early in the morning. This afternoon we take a game drive in the park. First of 2
nights in Samburu. Dinner and overnight in Samburu game lodge or similar.

Day 04 - Samburu Game Lodge Wilderness Lodge
Early morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu Game Reserve, which covers 40 square
miles (104 square kilometres).Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to our
game viewing today. In Samburu we are sure to see elephants, warthogs and buffalo, which
can be seen in many of Kenya's parks, but we should also see animals not found in other areas.
These include the Grevy's Zebra, which has much narrower and more numerous stripes than the
common (Burchell's) zebra.. Samburu is also home to the third of Kenya's giraffe species - the
Reticulated Giraffe. This is also our best chance to see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich , the long-
necked Gerenuk gazelle and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope. Down by the river we hope
to see crocodiles and hippos, as well as many beautiful birds. Dinner and overnight in Samburu
Game Lodge or similar

Day 05 - Samburu - Mount Kenya (Chimpanzee Sanctuary)
Kenya Safari Booking-- We drive back south from Samburu to the Equator and the slopes
of Mount Kenya. Although situated on the Equator, Mount Kenya is permanently covered in
glaciers and snow. Here we stay at the Sweetwaters Game Reserve. This very special 23,000
acre wildlife sanctuary was originally established to protect and breed highly-endangered Black
Rhinos. In 1994 the Jane Goodall Institute established the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
within the game reserve and moved a large group of chimps here from the unstable situation
in their native West Africa. This afternoon we have a game drive in the reserve and tour the
Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Dinner and Overnight at Sweetwaters Camp.

Day 06 - Sweetwaters - Rift Valley Lakes (Lake Nakuru)
This morning we drive across the equator and descend the Nyandarua Escarpment into the Great
Rift Valley and visit Thomson Falls. The Valley floor in Kenya is studded with volcanoes and
seven lakes. These lakes fluctuate greatly in size according to the quality of the rains during the
monsoons each year, sometimes drying up altogether. Arrive in time for lunch. This afternoon
we take a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park often described as the world's biggest
ornithological spectacle. This lake is famous for its flocks of over one million Greater and Lesser
Flamingoes. The abundance of these birds is due to the alkaline mineral salts in the water, which
support vast blooms of the blue-green algae and diatoms on which the flamingoes feed. As well

as seeing many large game animals such as zebras, elephants and gazelles, this is one of our best
chances of seeing rhinos. These highly endangered animals are the second largest land animals
in the world. Lake Nakuru National Park was the first place in Kenya selected as a rhino reserve.
Here is one of the few places where we can see Rothschild's giraffes. Dinner and Overnight at
the Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.

Day 07 - Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara (East)
After a morning game drive, we leave for the Masai Mara located further south into the Great
Rift Valley. The Valley floor in Kenya is studded with volcanoes and seven lakes. These lakes
fluctuate greatly in size according to the quality of the rains during the monsoons each year,
sometimes drying up altogether. Driving south along the Great Rift Valley we come to Lake
Naivasha. Even though this lake is on the floor of the Valley, it is still situated at about 6,200
feet (1,890 metres) above sea level. Naivasha presents a mystery - even though the lake has
no apparent outflows, its waters are fresh. The other lakes of the Valley also have only way of
losing water, by evaporation, but they are very alkaline. Because it is one of the largest sources
of fresh water in Kenya, Lake Naivasha attracts a huge variety of birds in large numbers. It is
a bird-watchers' paradise. After lunch, we make our way to Kenya's premier wildlife park - the
Masai Mara. This is the northern section of the Serengeti Plain, which is home to the greatest
concentration of game animals in the world. Dinner and overnight at. Sarova Mara Tented Camp
or similar.

Day 08 - Masai Mara Game Reserve (West)
The vast, open grasslands of the Serengeti-Mara are home to over 3 million large mammals.
These include over 1.4 million wildebeest, which migrate in an enormous, straggling herd each
year between the southern part of the Serengeti to the northern part and back again. With them
move other herbivores such as gazelles and zebra, also looking for the best grass. Along the way
they provide food for big predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. Here we learn about
and see first hand the intricate web of dependency that binds the different species together. Each
animal has adapted to its own niche and to the other animals that surround it. Here we see Nature
at its most subtle and, sometimes, most cruel as each animal struggles to survive and reproduce.
On our morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara we have a very good chance
of seeing all the major Plains animals including lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino, hyena,
cheetah, jackal, warthog and many species of antelope. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova
tented camp or similar.

Day 09 - Masai Mara Game Reserve (West)
We continue to explore this miraculous area on our morning and afternoon game drives.
This open grassland is home to almost every species of East African wildlife including
lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras. This is one of the most
spectacular sights in the world. Today we also encounter and learn about the Masai, a proud
tribal people struggling to preserve their traditions in the face of modernisation. At sunset we
will visit a section of the Mara River where we hope to see many hippos. Dinner and overnight at
Mara Sarova tented camp or similar.

Day 10 - Drive Back To Nairobi and Depart
After breakfast, say 'Kwaheri' - a Swahili word for bye to Masai Mara and leisurely drive back
to Nairobi, arriving at around mid-day and in time for lunch at the Nairobi's Rangers Restaurant
or The carnivore restaurant. Later we transfer you to the airport for your flight to the next
destination.

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Tour Cost Includes:

- Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board accommodation and meal plan as described,
- Accommodation in double / triple room
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
- All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Bottled water whilst on safari
- Start and end in Nairobi.

Tour Cost excludes:

- Tips
- Laundry
- Beverages/Drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary