This 12-day private safari is ideal for visitors looking foran authentic experience, stay in small independent hotels and tented camps toenjoy the tranquility of nature and value of true encounters with Kenyanculture. During the trip you will visit MT Kenya, Meru National Park, LakeBaringo, Lake Bogoria, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara.
Day 1 Nairobi - Mount Kenya
Your guide will pick you up from you Nairobi hotel or airport and depart for MT Kenya. The lodge is located high on the slopes of the 5199m / 17058 ft. Mount Kenya and is surrounded by pristine forests.Elephants and other animals visit the vicinity of the lodge regularly. Overnight Castle Forest Lodge. (FB)
Day 2.Mount Kenya
After breakfast you leave for a guided walk in the massiveMT Kenya forests. Besides a beautiful flora, the Mount Kenya rainforest offersa large variety of animals, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and monkeys.Overnight Castle Forest Lodge. (FB)
In the afternoon one can go for a swim in the pool, gofishing for trout in one of the rivers, go horse back riding, hiking (optional)or simply hang around the veranda in a rocking chair.
Day 3. Meru nationalpark
The ride to Meru takes you through a varied landscape withhigh mountains, vast forests, past rice paddies and pineapple, bananas, coffeeand tea plantations. Meru NP is one of the least visited parks of Kenya.Overnight in Kenya Wildlife Service Banda. (FB)
Overnight in simple clean Banda's of the Kenya Wildlife Services. The Banda's are fully equipped with private toilet and shower. Yourcook will prepare your meals in the evening and light the campfire
Day 4. Meru national park
You have two days to explore the expansive park. The park is inhabited by much wildlife,including elephants, hippos, lions, leopards, black rhinos and antelopes.Overnight in Kenya Wildlife Service Banda. (FB)
Day 5. Meru - Subukia
The drive from Meru Park to Muringa Farm is about 5 hours. Muringa Farm is a perfect location to relax. You will bestaying in simple but fully equipped Banda's. On the grounds of the farm there are Otters, Colobus Monkeys, Rock Hyrax and mongoose. Overnight Muringa farm bandas (FB)
Day 6. Subukia Muringa-farm
A quiet day on the farm Muringa to rest and recover from the journey Muringa farm bandas (FB)
Optional activities; Birding, horse riding, hiking, Parasailing, work on the farm, visit one of the social projects or go for a daytrip to Lake Nakuru National park.
Day 7. Subukia-LakeBaringo
Early morning departure to Lake Baringo in the Rift Valley. This is one of the two freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley. It lies off the beaten track in a hotand dusty setting .Over 470 species of birds have been recorded. The lake isalso the home of crocodiles and large groups of Hippo’s that come on land inthe night to graze. Overnight Roberts Camp (FB)
The beautiful cottages are located close to the lake and you enjoy the view of the lake from your veranda
Day 8. Lake Bogoria / Lake Baringo
Optional morning boot ride followed by an afternoon trip toLake Bogoria. A saltwater lake with flamingosin a wild volcanic
Geysers area with hot water. Interestingly the flamingos canmove in the boiling water without getting burnt. Overnight Roberts Camp Cottages (VP)
The lake is famous for geysers and hot springs along thebank of the lake and in the lake. In four locations around the lake there areat least 10 geysers, which erupt up to 5 m high.
Day 9. Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is the highest lake in the rift valley(1800m). Large groups of hippos and crocodiles live in the lake. The nearby Hell'sGate National Park where walking is permitted. (Optional) Accommodation FishEagle Hotel (FB)
Activities : After noon walking safari in Hell’s Gate and/or one of the following optionalActivities : Mountain biking and a boot trip on the lake
Day 10. Maasai Mara National Park
Today, drive on through the Rift Valley to the famous MaasaiMara National Reserve. The Maasai Marais one of the most popular parks in the world and for good reason. The abundantAfrican wildlife is everywhere, large herds of elephants, buffaloes, wildebeestroam the savanna followed by numerous predators; lions, leopards and cheetahs.In the afternoon you leave for your first game drive Overnight Mara Kima Tented Camp (VP)
Day 11. Maasai Mara National Park
Early departure for a long morning game drive. Overnight at Mara Kima Tented Camp. (FB)
Optional: a visit to the Maasai Manyatta (Maasai village);Balloon safari, walking safari
Day 12: Maasai Mara Game Reserve-Nairobi
After breakfast leave for Nairobi. In Nairobi drop off at your hotel town or Airport.
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