7 Days Magical Kenya Safari

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi Serena Hotel, Processional Way, Nairobi City, Kenya
Nairobi Serena Hotel is a celebration of sophistication and a rich fusion of design influences from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. The warmth of a friendly smile, a superlative eye for detail and gracious service at our Nairobi hotel envelop you from the moment you arrive. While the Nairobi skyline glitters just beyond your windows and the Central Business District is just a stroll away, you’ll feel worlds removed from urban distractions in this peaceful setting.

As an affiliated member of the Leading Hotels of the World, we provide distinctive opportunities for you to find your own inspiration as you explore the city in search of new experiences. The manner in which we welcome you, exceed your every expectation during your stay and remember you upon your return is the essence of Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 2: Lake Elementaita

Stop At: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, Soysambu Conservancy, Nakuru, Kenya
After breakfast you will be met by CAT Safaris representative and your dedicated Safari/Driver Guide. After a pre safari briefing, depart Nairobi driving down the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley, your driver/guide will stop at strategic viewpoints for photography where you will come out and view the escarpment and take photos.

Lunch at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp in the Soysambu Conservancy followed by an afternoon at leisure.

Enjoy afternoon game viewing drives in the Conservancy. Rothschild giraffes have found a safe haven for breeding here, while a diverse variety of terrain shelters many species - from herds of giant elands to tiny dik-diks and cliff-dwelling klipspringers.
Duration: 2 days

Stop At: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, HIghway Bldg, Nairobi - Nakuru Rd, Nakuru, Kenya
Tucked among golden-barked acacia trees, under the shadow of ancient volcanoes, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is a truly magical setting for your next safari holiday in Kenya. You’ll find our small, immaculately maintained safari camp on the shores of glittering Lake Elmenteita in Kenya’s Soysambu Conservancy, just a two-hour drive from Nairobi and a short distance from the flamingo-filled Lake Nakuru. Here, the modern comforts of a five-star hotel blend seamlessly with the rich history and culture for which Soysambu is famous, resulting in an ambiance that is at once invitingly rustic and utterly sophisticated.
Duration: 2 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

Day 3: Lake Elementaita

Stop At: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, Soysambu Conservancy, Nakuru, Kenya
After breakfast depart and drive to the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park. The park, coloured by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores, the park is home to great numbers of the white and black rhinos and buffaloes.

After game viewing drives, exit the park and drive to Kariandusi Pre-Historic Site and Archaeological Museum. Kariandusi is an extensive archaeological site and amongst the first discoveries of Lower Paleolithic sites in East Africa. It is possibly the first Acheulean site to have been found in Situ in East Africa. Hundreds of Bolas and Acheulean hand axes and stone artifacts have been unearthed here.

Picnic lunch will be served at the site before returning to the Camp. Rest of the afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim the camp’s infinity pool.
Duration: 12 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

Day 4: Mara Serena Safari Lodge - Masai Mara Game Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Sekenani Main Gate, Kenya
After an early breakfast you will be driven to the great Masai Mara.

Lunch in the lodge followed by free time at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities that include a Health Club and Spa.

Enjoy an evening game drive in the reserve. Certainly the most frequented game reserve in Kenya, Maasai Mara is a magnificent landscape of open plains bisected by the Mara River and its tributaries, and punctuated by marshes and forests. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 3 days

Stop At: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara Serena KE, Kenya
Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds. Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, we offer a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.
Duration: 3 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Masai Mara Experience

Stop At: Mara Triangle - Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Experience the extraordinary beauty, rich heritage and vibrant culture of Kenya’s Masai Mara with an array of activities and adventures created to inspire your spirit. From game viewing safaris to spot the “Big Five” (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino) to hot air balloon rides high above the African savannah to abundant opportunities to explore the culture and enjoy the hospitality of the Maasai people, these unforgettable “bucket list” experiences will remain with you long after you depart.
Duration: 3 days

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Two full days in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. This 650 sq. kilometer reserve supports the highest density of game to be seen anywhere considering its size. The reserve is home to all the “big five” and it is also possible to observe; baboon, eland, ostrich, bat-eared fox, jackal, Cheetah, and the rivers abound with hippos and crocodiles.

Hippo Pool Breakfast. On one of the mornings, crown your game viewing experience with optional “Bush Breakfast” by the Mara River Hippo Pools! One cannot resist the charming “Jambo” from the chefs and Masai warriors as they welcome you to our wonderfully set breakfast buffet of cold cuts, fruits, cereals and hot dishes with eggs made to your specifications as you wait. The hippos keep you company and only say “Kwaheri” (good bye) after you have had enough.
Duration: 3 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 6: Masai Mara Experience

Stop At: Maasai village and Safari, P. O BOX 353 -20500 Narok kenya, Maasai Mara, Next to Sekenani Main gate to Maasai Mara game reserve, Sekenani, Kenya
The Maasai are undoubtedly one of the most famous traditional cultures on earth. In fact, the Manyatta are usually a circular encampment of long, low, rounded houses, created by daubing cattle dung over a framework of sticks. Visiting a Manyatta is a good way to learn more about the Maasai culture and everyday life. Many ceremonies involve the ritual slaughter of cattle or goats with meat being distributed among the community, according to social rank.

At other times, live cattle are bled by opening a vein on the neck or flank with the point of an arrow. The blood is collected in a gourd and the wound closed with ashes. Then the blood is either drunk immediately while fresh or mixed with milk. Even at slaughter, blood is collected and mixed with milk to be drunk later. Sour milk is also considered a delicacy.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 7: Depart - Nairobi

Stop At: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Following an early morning game drive, breakfast and lunch, guests will be transferred to Mara Serena Airstrip for a scheduled flight to Nairobi. Afternoon is at leisure. Later in the evening you will be transferred to the International airport for your flight home.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.