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 to the Safari Park Hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Safari Park Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. (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.)
Safari
Park Hotel
Situated only 10km from the city centre and 20km from the international airport, the lively Safari Park Hotel is really an African-themed resort providing deluxe accommodation in 64 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and indigenous forest. All the 204 distinctively designed and decorated rooms are airy and contain television, bathroom facilities and private balconies. Its six restaurants are excellent and cater to all tastes, including Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Italian, English and African. There is also a casino, several bars, health club, tennis and squash courts (golf nearby) and some of Kenya’s most advanced business and conference facilities.
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 lodge as the
sun sets.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Mara
Sopa Lodge
The lodge is set in the Oloolaimutia Valley and built into the
surrounding hillside landscape. The accent around the lodge is on the
indigenous Masai people and the fabulous wealth of wildlife, birdlife and
natural flora seen in every direction. The lodge is luxuriously appointed with
all the mod cons one would expect from a Sopa styled lodge in the bush. The
bedrooms are spacious, the large pool has wonderful views and there’s evening
wildlife films and CNN to enjoy during the down-time. All this ensures that
your stay will be blissfully comfortable.
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
Mara Sopa Lodge 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 Lake Nakuru around
Overnight at
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the newest member of the Sopa family, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa. Overlooking Lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park, it is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike.
Only a two leisurely hours' drive from Nairobi, through beautiful
forested uplands and passing a series of lake, on the outskirts of the bustling
market town of Nakuru, lies a truly remarkable national park which has achieved
international fame. Both black and white rhino are being given a new lease of
life in this 188 sq km, fully-fenced park - and they are carefully protected.
The present rhino population is over 50 and continuing to multiply. The
Rothschilds giraffe is another rarity and the park has its fair share of
buffalo, leopard, zebra, eland, waterbuck and lion.
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 lodge by late afternoon.
Overnight at
Amboseli Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.
Amboseli
Sopa Lodge
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
Amboseli Sopa Lodge 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 in the
city centre or at the airport for ongoing travel arrangements.
