KENYA SAROVA TRACK

SAFARI

6 Nights 7 Days - Join-In 4*

The Sarova Stanley Hotel

Situated in the city centre, it was where the travellers, including Earnest Hemingway, gathered for a drink at the legendary Thorn Tree Café before or after a long safari. The 220 room hotel has been refurbished to a high standard and still retains the original Victorian charm. Bedrooms with private bathrooms are very comfortable while the restaurants serve excellent international cuisine. The gym is excellent, pool large and conference facilities extremely modern.

Sarova Shaba Lodge

Shaba Game Reserve was made famous by the late Joy Adamson and her lioness Elsa and is often referred to as ‘Born Free Country’. Located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Sarova Shaba offers a luxury seldom found in a large African bush lodge. There are 80 chalet rooms, or for those looking for a little extra luxury, 4 junior suites and one honeymoon suite. The tranquil flow of sparkling spring water throughout the grounds creates an atmosphere of peace and serenity as it collects and cascades and attracts a great variety of birds. There is also a large pool to enjoy, crocodile feeding and evening entertainment is provided by local Samburu dancers.

Cost Includes

• Meet and greet services
• All transport and game drives on road safaris  in a  safari cruiser (with seven window seats) with an English speaking driver-guide on shared basis
• Meals and accommodation as specified
• All park fees and government taxes
• ½ litre bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives

Cost Excludes

• Visas and international flights
• Driver-guide gratuities
• Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
• Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
• Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature

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Nairobi - Samburu / Shaba National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

ITINERARY

Day 1 Nairobi

Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to The Sarova Stanley hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at The Sarova Stanley hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2 Nairobi - Shaba Game Reserve

Heading north after an early breakfast, you'll pass near Thika and continue north through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee.  Arrival at the lodge in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive arriving back at the lodge as the sunsets.

Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 3 Shaba Game Reserve

Early morning game drive. After your breathtaking game drive experience in the Shaba Game Reserve "born free land" enjoy a private sumptuous breakfast by the pool as you listen to the sounds from the resident birds within the lodge. Then depart for a nature walk with the resident naturalist who will educate you on the on flora and fauna. Remainder of the morning, one is able to relax by the pool or terrace, overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 4 Shaba Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru

Leaving Shaba behind, you'll travel south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya to Lake Nakuru. The lake is often coloured by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Once in the park, there will be a game drive en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. This evening enjoy the performance of traditional dancing at the Rift Valley Bar terrace.

Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 5 Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve

After an early morning breakfast leave the flamingo fringed Lake Nakuru behind - You'll travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.

Day 6 Masai Mara Game Reserve

Early morning and afternoon game drives. Visit to the Isokon Masai cultural village onsite. Tonight a spectacular dining experience set up in the privacy of the Camp’s ‘Lion Paw’ pool side, and under the star-studded skies of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy a very special evening of international and local cuisine along with interval entertainment by our resident guitarist. Karibu.

Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.

Day 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi

After breakfast you’ll depart the Masai Mara and  cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading up the rift escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners during World War II. You’ll arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital around mid day and transfer for your onward connection.

BOOK A HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI IN THE MASAI MARA

Balloons take off early each morning at sunrise and glide over the plains for approximately an hour before landing.  Upon touchdown a champagne breakfast is set up before you.  The excursion finishes with a game drive back to the camp.  Price GB£ 275 pp

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Overlooking one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles, Lake Nakuru and its surrounding national park, the lodge is set high on a plateau and offers panoramic views of the shimmering lake in the distance. Here, what feels like millions of flamingos, pelicans and marabou storks always gather and the landscape seems to blossom as natural foliage and a variety of wild flower continually bloom. There are only 65 modern en suite bedrooms. The Rift Valley bar is always a great watering spot and is located on the ground floor with great views of the lake.

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp is located inside the eastern section of the Masai Mara and hidden in a wonderful little forested valley away from sight of other Mara visitors. The 75 tents are luxurious with a permanent roof and floor, zip-up fronts, attached bathroom, running hot water supply and electricity. Wooden walkways link the tents and manicured lawns with the main dining / bar areas, and are built over wide lily ponds.

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