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Best of Kenya Safari
Kenya
8 days
Nairobi, Aberdares, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
EAST AFRICA Downtown Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
This 7-day road safari, which fea- tures both traditional safari lodges and a luxury tented camp experi- ence, contrasts the Afro-Alpine scenery of the world-famous Aberdare National Park with the starkly arid beauty of the northern Samburu district. It also showcases the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve and the glory of Lake Nakuru National Park, home to over one million flamingoes.
Day 1 – Thu: Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. The rest of the day is free to rest from the long trip and recuperate a little of your jet leg. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 – Fri: Nairobi, Aberdare National Park
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before being collected from your Nairobi
hotel to be driven to the famous Aberdare National Park. Aptly dubbed ‘Scotland with Lions’, this charismatic Afro-Alpine realm showcases the wild beauty of the Aberdare Mountain range where elephants roam through lichen hung forests and spectacular waterfalls plunge into churning pools. Arriving in time for lunch at The Aberdare’s Country Club you will later be transported (with a small overnight bag) to the exclusive sanctuary that surrounds The Ark. A secluded lodge designed to resemble Noah’s Ark, this timbered lodge is unique, not least because of the splendor of the game-
watching experience around its private waterhole, which attracts large herds of elephants. [B/L/D]
Day 3 – Sat: Aberdare, Shaba National Reserve (Samburu)
After breakfast, drive north to ‘Born Free’ country where Joy and George Adamson raised Elsa the lion cub in the wild and beautiful Shaba National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at the luxurious Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Spend the afternoon discovering the unique wildlife of the reserve, which is famous for its elephants and lions. This 7-day road safari, which features both
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