KENYA- UNDER CANVAS

DAY1: Arrival

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet our staff, greet and transfer to your hotel/lodge.

DAY 2: Nairobi – Aberdares National Park

 Depart Nairobi for the Ark or similar lodge.

DAY 3: Nyeri – Nakuru,

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park as we make a stop at Thompson Falls, which is named after Joseph Thompson, one of the first European explorers who walked from Mombasa to Lake Victoria in the 1880’s.Dinner and overnight at Merica Hotel.Distance Nyeri – Nakuru approx. 170kms 2hrs 30min

Day 4: Nakuru – Naivasha,

Today after breakfast, we depart Nakuru with a game drive en-route to Naivasha town.On our way, Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot can be seen from far. Optional boat ride at the crescent island (payable directly). Crescent Island is one of the few places in all Africa where you can wander on foot among herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, and giraffe because of the absence of predators.

It is here that the movie ‘Out of Africa’ was shot.Arrive at Naivasha Sopa Resort in time for lunch.After lunch optional visit to Hell’s Gate National Park.You will visit the Geothermal power plant at Ol Karia and the hot springs (payable directly). Hell’s Gate is the only park that officially allows transport by walking or bicycling.

The small perimeters of the park give you a chance to see a variety of wildlife. Hereafter you return back to Naivasha Sopa Resort for dinner and overnight. Distance Nakuru – Naivasha approx. 70kms 1hr

Day 5: Naivasha – Maasai Mara Game Reserve,

Today after breakfast, we shall depart Naivasha town (Kenya’s famous horticulture town) for Maasai Mara passing maize and wheat plantations along the way.We shall arrive for lunch at Mara Sopa lodge.At 1600hrs, go for an evening game drive in this pristine unequaled big game Country. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge, Distance approx. 230kms 5hrs

Day 6&7: Maasai Mara

After breakfast, this will be a day of game viewing where you will carry packed lunch. Blessed with an outstanding concentration of animals and panoramic views of across the plains and dotted woodlands, the Masai Mara provides an experience unsurpassed.As the northern extension of the great Serengeti grassland, the reserve is host to the annual migration of over a million wildebeest –the most awesome wildlife spectacle on planet earth. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge.

Day 8: Maasai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Mara for Nairobi, arriving in time for complimentary lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant.Thereafter you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home marking the end of our memorable safari. Distance approx. 250kms 5hrs