Cheetah Safari - Kenya

Day 1 Monday Aberdares

On arrival at the Somak Safari Lounge, you can freshen up and store any additional luggage before departing for the Aberdares (180 km). Arrive in time for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing.
Overnight : Aberdare Country Club
Meals : Lunch and Dinner

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Day 2 Tuesday Samburu

Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve (190 km). Lunch before a late afternoon game drive.
Overnight : Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 3 Wednesday Samburu

Morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah which is traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, whilst the park is home to a host of animals including several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffes and long-necked gerenuks.
Overnight : Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 4 Thursday Aberdares

Drive to your lodge in time for lunch (240 km). Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge, or join a nature walk led by a local guide (payable locally and weather permitting).
Overnight : Serena Mountain Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 5 Friday Lake Nakuru/naivasha

After breakfast, descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue to Lake Nakuru Lodge (240 km). Lunch. Afternoon game drive in the national park. Drive to Lake Naivasha (80 km - approximately 1 hour).
Overnight : Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 6 Saturday Masai Mara

Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320 km). Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Overnight : Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 7 Sunday Masai Mara

Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Alternatively, take an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra). After lunch, relax before a late afternoon game drive.
Overnight : Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 8 Monday Depart

After breakfast, return to Nairobi by road (300 km), or fly from the Masai Mara to Nairobi: morning flight (price on request); lunch in the Masai Mara and afternoon flight (price on request).
Meals : Breakfast

 

Alternatively, fly directly from the Masai Mara to Mombasa, including lunch in the Masai Mara (price on request).
Light aircraft baggage allowance - 15 kg.