- Itinerary Type - Lodge Safari
- Destination - Kenya
Meru is a savanna National Park made famous by the writings of Joy Adamson, Shaba is a low lying, semi arid plain with starkly beautiful landscape, Masai Mara has the highest concentration of game in Africa
Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi – Meru National Park
Early in the morning transfer to Nairobi-Wilson airport for flight to Meru National Park. On arrival at Meru National Park you will be transferred to Elsa's Kopje Camp for lunch with a game drive en- route. Elsa's Kopje is almost invisible to the eye as you approach its home on Mughwango Hill in Meru National Park. It blends into the rocky crags of the 'kopje' (small hill), built very near to the site of George Adamson's original campsite. After lunch proceed for afternoon game drive till sunset.
Dinner and Overnight at Elsa's Kopje .
Day 2: Meru National Park
Spend the day with morning and afternoon game drives in the untamed wilderness, renowned for its rhino sightings and rare northern species. Fullboard accommodation at Elsa's Kopje.
Day 3: Meru National Park – Shaba National Reserve
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Shaba National Reserve.
From the airstrip transfer to Joy's Camp for lunch with game drive enroute. After lunch, you will have a late afternoon game drive in the Shaba national park till sunset.
Joy's Camp is the perfect choice for discerning guests interested in a glimpse of Kenyan history, as well as those looking for an authentic wildlife experience combined with the comfort of a luxury-tented camp. Joy's Camp, 'Forever Free'! Dinner and overnight at Joy's Camp/ Sarova Shaba Camp.
Day 4: Shaba National Reserve
Spend the day with morning and afternoon game drives.
Fullboard accommodation at Joy's Camp/Sarova Shaba Game Camp.
Day 5: Shaba National Reserve – Masai Mara
After breakfast you will be transferred with game drive enroute to the Shaba airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara National Reserve. On arrival in Masai Mara you will be transferred to Mara Base Camp for lunch.
Mara Base Camp is a traditional tented camp in true safari style with modern surprises. After lunch, proceed for afternoon game drive till sunset. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp/ Mara Base Camp.
Day 6: Masai Mara
After breakfast, proceed for morning game drive in the reserve returning to the camp for lunch. After lunch continue with afternoon game drive till sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp/Mara Base Camp.
Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game drive returning to the camp for breakfast. Later transfer to the airstrip for flight to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Additional Information
- Prices in US Dollars, per person sharing in a double room.
- Single Room Supplement per person using room alone
- High season: 01st June to 30th June and 01st November to 15th December.
- Mid season: 01st July to 31st October and 23rd December to 02nd January
Cost Includes:
- Park entrance fees
- Full board accommodation on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Flight Nairobi – Meru – Shaba - Masai Mara - Nairobi
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Government taxes
- Airport and airstrip transfers
Excludes:
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Balloon Safari which can be arranged at a cost of US$ 410 per person
subject to confirmation at the time of booking. (Price variation on the
balloon safari depends on your lodge choice and the balloon carrier that
operates in the lodge location)
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