From the open
plains of Masai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of
Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya.
It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some
diverse scenery.
Upon arrival into
Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred by Pollmans vehicle to the Hilton
Garden Inn Airport Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight
at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis in a Standard Room. (Check in time is 1400hrs approx.
and will be adhered to. Clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a
pre-night as they will not be permitted to wait in the hotel lobby check-in at
1400hrs.)
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel
towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road
built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the
charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive
Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok;
continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the
Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive,
returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp on a full board basis
Sentrim Mara Camp
Sentrim Mara is located in Maasai Mara Game
Reserve, 3 km after Sekenani gate. The entire 31 tents are spread out in
serene surroundings amongst Acacia trees that surround the camp. The main
guest area consists of the reception, lounge area, restaurant and bar. Each of
the spacious tents has a modern ensuite bathroom, hot and cold showers, writing
desk and an elevated private balcony for spectacular views of the sunsets and
the hills, which have abundant wildlife. The tents have personal closets,
flush toilets and sockets for battery charging for cameras. There is power for
lighting in every room, a bathroom and flushing toilets.
Following an early
breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning.
After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to
the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. (It is possible to
pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari at a supplement)
Overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp on a full board basis
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of
Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north
to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel
across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for
herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at
your lodge at Lake Elementaita around midday. Following lunch, depart for a
game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, returning to your lodge as the sun
sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view
flamingoes. It is also home to Black and
White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge on a full board basis.
Sentrim
Elementaita
Sentrim Elementaita Lodge is located on the shores of flamingos/pelicans
fringed Lake Elementaita, which is situated about 120 Kilometers from Nairobi.
If you are a bird lover and in search of African safari lodges, then the
country lodge is the perfect place for you to experience one of the world’s
largest ornithological spectacles.
Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride.
Leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or
picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli,
arriving at your camp by late afternoon.
Overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Camp on a full board basis.
Sentrim Amboseli
Camp
Sentrim Amboseli is located on the border of Amboseli National Park,
right near Kimana gate. The entirely new 60 luxurious and comfortable deluxe
ensuite tents are evenly spread out with fantastic view of Mt Kilimanjaro. The
main guest area consists of reception, lounge area, restaurant and bar lounge
and gift shop.
After breakfast, depart for a full day game drive; later enjoy a picnic
lunch. Return to the lodge by 1600hrs, giving time to unwind in your room or
lounge, or even take a quick dip in the pool before dinner.
Overnight at
Sentrim Amboseli Camp on a full board basis.
Following an early
breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you
depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never‑ending
Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day.
Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the
drop off point in the city centre or at the airport for ongoing travel
arrangements.
