Nairobi -Samburu - Olpajeta - Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara - Amboseli - Tsavo West - Mombasa North Coast Safari

Day 1: Nairobi

Upon arrival at the airport you will be warmly met by our Dawin Tours & Travel Ltd representative who will welcome you to our beautiful country Kenya. He will brief you on your safari and later transfer you to your hotel for some leisure time and later dinner and overnight at the The Boma inn DBB.

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy breakfast, then at 0800hrs your driver guide will meet you and help you with the check out procedures. You will then depart for the Samburu National Reserve which is located further north of the equator. Samburu National Reserve is home to Kenya’s special five; Somali ostrich, grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe and the beisa Oryx. These animal species are rarely found in any other parts of Kenya. Arrive at your camp at approximately 1300hrs, check in and later enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon you will have some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive at 1500hrs. Be on the lookout for the special five as well as the famous five. Later at 1800hrs return for dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp LDBB

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve is located in the arid region of Kenya and thus a lot of savannah plains and occasionally hills adorning the landscape. You will spend the whole day in the wild and hopefully locate the buffalo, leopard, elephant, lion and the special five. Your driver guide will pick a perfect location where you will enjoy your picnic lunch at 1300hrs before continuing with the game drives in the afternoon. Later in the evening at 1800hrs you will return for dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp LDBB

Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Enjoy breakfast and later depart at 0730hrs to Ol Pejeta Ranch conservancy which is the largest sanctuary for black rhinos in East Africa. The conservancy is also home to a chimpanzee Sanctuary. Arrive at the conservancy at 1230hrs. Check in and later you will enjoy your lunch at the Sweet waters Serena tented camp at 1300hrs. Later at 1400hrs you will head out for a game drive in this lovely and exciting conservancy. This conservancy is the home of all the big five, elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard, and many other animals and birds. After the game drive at 1600hrs, head back to your tented camp and enjoy dinner and overnight at Sweetwater’s Serena Tented camp LDBB

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National park

Enjoy breakfast at your tented camp at 0700hrs then depart for Lake Nakuru national park. Check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge at 1300hrs. Later at 1400hrs, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this Ornithological paradise. Be on the lookout for both the black and white rhino. This park is home to millions of lesser and grater flamingos. At 1800hrs, head back for dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge LDBB

Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Wake up early for an early breakfast and at 0730hrs depart for the World renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. It’s the home to the 7th wonder of the world. Here you may see all the big five and thousands of other animals grazing in this beautiful reserve. Arrive at your camp at 1300 hrs, check in then enjoy some lunch. At 1400hrs you will enjoy an afternoon game drive. You will enjoy dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp LDBB

Day 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a very early morning game drive from 0600hrs to 0900hrs. Be on the lookout for the elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. You will also see lots of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and other animals. Later return to your camp at 0930hrs for breakfast. Spend the rest of the mid morning at leisure enjoying the lodges’ facilities. Enjoy lunch at the camp at 1300hrs. Later at 1430 hrs head out for yet another exciting game drive. Return at 1800hrs for dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp LDBB

Day 8: Maasai Ostrich Farm

You will check out of the camp after breakfast and enjoy an en-route game drive as you leave for the Maasai Ostrich Farm in Kitengela at 0830hrs. Arrive at your resort at approximately 1330hrs. Check in a then enjoy some leisure time before lunch. This afternoon you will be spent at leisure enjoying the resorts’ facilities including the many activities they offer. Later at 1900hrs, enjoy dinner and overnight at the Maasai Ostrich Resort LDBB

Day 9: Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, your driver guide will meet you at 0800 hrs where you will then depart for the Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park is the perfect location for viewing Africa’s tallest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Arrive at your lodge at 1230hrs, check in then enjoy lunch at 1300hrs. At 1430hrs you will head out for an afternoon game drive in this park which is home to the largest concentration of elephants in the world and the big five, elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard. It has other attractions such as Lake Amboseli, Lake Jipe and several observation hills. Later at 1800hrs, return for dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai lodge LDBB

Day 10: Tsavo West National Park

Depart, after early morning breakfast to Tsavo West National Park at 0730hrs to get to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in good time for Lunch. Enjoy lunch then later in the afternoon at 1500hrs go for an exciting afternoon game drive. Tsavo West National Park has a rich history which dates back to 1896 during the construction of the Kenya- Uganda Railway, the era of the ‘’Man Eaters Lions’’ which killed many Railway construction workers. The park has many other animals and other attractions include: Fish Sanctuary, Mzima Springs, Shetani Lava Flow, Chyulu Hills, and Ngulia Escarpment. At 1800hrs return for dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge LDBB

Day 11: Mombasa

After breakfast check out of the lodge. Check out of you lodge and depart for the coastal city of Mombasa at 0730hrs. Arrive at your hotel at approximately 1330hrs. You will enjoy lunch at the hotel and later spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure enjoying the hotels facilities. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the Plaza Beach Hotel LDBB

Day 12: Mombasa

You will spend the whole day at leisure relaxing at the hotel and also enjoying the facilities offered. All meals will be served at the hotel. Enjoy overnight at the Plaza Beach Hotel LDBB

Day 13: Mombasa

You will spend the whole day at leisure relaxing at the hotel and also enjoying the facilities offered. All meals will be served at the hotel. Enjoy overnight at the Plaza Beach Hotel LDBB

Day 14: Depart

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel then check out. You will be transferred to the Moi international airport at 1100hrs where you will catch your flight to the Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the carnivore restaurant for lunch and later you will be taken to the Jomo Kenyatta international airport for your homebound flight.

Cost includes:

• Airport transfers
• Domestic flights
• Accommodation on full board basis on safari and half board in Nairobi and Mombasa
• Park entry fees
• Comprehensive game drives in the parks and reserves
• Transport in a safari minivan with 6 guaranteed window seats

Cost Excludes:

• Tips and gratuities
• Personal effects and laundry
• Drinks
• Any other costs not expressly stated above

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

The Boma Inn

Boma Inn Nairobi is situated at the Kenya Red Cross complex, with proximity to the city and Jomo Kenyatta International and Wilson airports. The Boma Inn Nairobi is the ideal destination for business travelers and domestic tourists who want to enjoy a weekend away from the city. It offers restaurants that cater for the various discerning tastes while offering indoor as well as al fresco dining experiences. It has a fitness health club that boasts a well equipped health club, manned by qualified staff. The gym features the latest state of the art work-out equipment, and expert training personnel.

Samburu Ashnil lodge

Ashnil Samburu Camp sits in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve which takes its name from an oasis of crystal clear water at the western end of the reserve. It is separated from Samburu National Reserve by Ewaso Nyiro River and is less hilly and dense yet equally very attractive. There are a total number of 30 luxury tents; 18 doubles, 9 with twin beds and 3 with triple beds. Each of the exclusive comfortable deluxe tents provides a perfect view of the Ewaso Nyiro River and beautiful surrounding landscape. Every spacious tent consists of a dressing area, sitting area, luggage rack and en-suite facilities to provide a memorable stay close to nature.

Sweetwater’s Serena Tented Camp

The camp is gathered around a waterhole and features two rows of tents, which are reached via a series of stone pathways, which wind through our landscaped grounds. The camp has 39 luxury tents, each with its own en-suite bathroom (hot and cold running water, 24-hour hot showers and flushed WCs). All the tents have luxury canvas interiors, solid floors and separate thatched roofs. Electricity is provided by 24 hour generator. 14 of our tents are on raised platforms with private balconies, the rest have private verandas, all with safari chairs and tables. Extra beds and cots can also be provided. Each tent features either a king-sized double bed or two twins. Mosquito nets are provided, as are hot water bottles at night.

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Situated in the south eastern ecological niche of the park is the Lake Nakuru Lodge, an oasis of comfort and excellent services with commanding views of the lesser Flamingo interspersed with the Greater Flamingo for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous. The lodge offers accommodation in 95, spacious deluxe rooms-which have a glass sliding door- all with en suite bathrooms with permanent showers, and also have great views of the park, garden or lake, and 2 suites with private veranda and a sitting room. There is also a special treat….the zebra room; which is the oldest at the lodge and is now 100 years old…it was the first building on the site. Guests will enjoy excellent cuisine at the Mutarakwa restaurant, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner on live cooking counters. Mama Nikki bar comes alive at night where traditional dance performances are held.

Ashnil Mara Lodge

Ashnil Mara Camp is located in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and close to the Mara River, famous for the wildebeest migration. The luxury Maasai Mara Camp is arguably in one of the very best positions in the Maasai Mara for game viewing and also provides the perfect setting to sit and relax at the end of an exciting day of game drives. The lodge comprises 40 luxury tents in the Maasai Mara and includes luxury en-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets and a sun deck for relaxation while watching game. Its opening does not only add another dimension to the Mara, already a world famous national reserve, but it also becomes another important landmark in the travel destination.

Maasai Ostrich Resort

Maasai Ostrich Resort is located 45 km's from Nairobi on the Athi River/kitengela plains. It is set on beautiful gardens of mixed wild and exotic plants and a green manicured lawn. Over time, the resort has become a haven of peace for business meetings and a popular ideal spot for family outings. It has spacious double rooms and cottages are all en-suite. The Resort surrounded by beautiful gardens has become a haven of peace for guests.

Ol Tukai Lodge

Ol Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephant with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Ol Tukai is an Eco-rated lodge having excellent outdoor and indoor facilities with its unique collection of African art. The property receives overwhelming response from the international and local tourism market. There are 80 luxury chalet-style twin rooms, all with an uninterrupted view of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro. Stylish and comfortable, the rooms have private bath rooms and individual terraces. There are rooms allocated for special needs visitors. The beautifully appointed rooms provide quality, comfort and attention to detail. The presence of the wilderness can be felt in the silence of the night.

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Superbly situated in the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and sheltered by the volcanic splendor of the Chyulu Hills, this classic stone-built lodge overlooks its own water hole, which is visited daily by elephants, buffalos and a wide variety of plains game. One of the first lodges ever to be built in a national park, the lodge is cool, tranquil and hushed for optimum game-viewing. It is also ideally placed for visits to all the park's prime attractions. All the spacious en-suite rooms have their own verandas, some overlooking the waterhole, some the Chyulu Hills, which are one of the world's youngest volcanic ranges.

The Plaza Beach Hotel

The Plaza Beach Hotel is a small, private; intimate located on the quieter stretch of Bamburi Beach, away from the larger busy resorts with the masses of people that go there. If your idea of a holiday involves getting away from the crowds, enjoying luxury and being pampered with fine food in an intimate atmosphere, while still being close to the local bars, restaurants and attractions, then plaza beach is the place for you. The hotel has 88 rooms both twin and double, with either pool or sea view. Each room is air-conditioned with whisper quiet split unit air-conditioners, has a balcony, an en suite bathroom with a shaver socket, and an in-room safe. All rooms have hairdryers and televisions.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to "cold water". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs. Founded by the British in 1899 as a simple rail depot on the railway linking Mombasa to Uganda, the town quickly grew to become the capital of British East Africa in 1907, and eventually the capital of the newly independent Kenyan republic in 1963.

Nairobi is the one of the few cities in the world with a national park within its boundaries, making it a prime tourist destination as well, with several other tourist attractions. The most famous is the Nairobi National Park. The national park is unique in being the only game-reserve of this nature to border a capital city, or any major city. The park contains many animals including lions, giraffes, and black rhinos. The park is home to over 400 species of birds. The Nairobi Safari Walk is a major attraction to the Nairobi National Park as it offers a rare on-foot experience of the animals. Nairobi is home to several museums, sites, and monuments. The Nairobi national Museum is the country's National Museum and largest in the city. It houses a large collection of artifacts portraying Kenya's rich heritage through history, nature, culture, and contemporary art. Other museums include the Nairobi Gallery, Nairobi Railway Museum and the Karen Blixen Museum. Uhuru Gardens, a national monument and the largest memorial park in Kenya, is also the place where the first Kenyan flag was raised at independence.

Nairobi's night life is very popular with tourists, both young and old. From a collection of gourmet restaurants offering local and international cuisine, Nairobi has something to offer to every age and pocket. Most common known food establishments include The Carnivore and The Tamarind Restaurants. For those more discerning travelers, one can choose from a wide array of local cuisine, Mediterranean, fast food, Ethiopian, and Arabian. The city's nightlife is mostly centered along friends and colleagues meeting after work. Other sites include Jomo Kenyatta’s Mausoleum, Kenya National Theater and the Kenya National Archives. Art galleries in Nairobi include the Rahimtulla Museum of Modern Art (Ramoma), the Mizizi Arts Centre, and the Nairobi National Museum.

Samburu National Reserve

The Samburu National Reserve is located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. On the other side of the river is the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. The park is 165 km² in size and is situated 350 kilometers from Nairobi. In the middle of the reserve, the Ewaso Ng’iro flows through doum palm groves and thick riverine forests. It provides water, without which the game in this arid region could not survive. The Samburu National Reserve was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness made famous in the bestselling book and award winning movie Born Free. The Samburu National Reserve is also the home of Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting Oryx calves. There is a wide variety of animal and bird life seen at Samburu National Reserve. Several large game species common to Kenya's northern plains can be found in abundance here, including the following dry-country fauna: gerenuk, grevy’s Zebra, Oryx, reticulated giraffe, lion, cheetah, leopard elephant, buffalo and hippos.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000-acre not-for-profit wildlife conservancy in Laikipia district. It is situated on the equator west of Nanyuki, between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy works to conserve wildlife, provide a sanctuary for great apes and to generate income through wildlife tourism and complementary enterprises for re-investment in conservation and community development. The Conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and in 2013 reached a population milestone of 100 black rhino. It also houses four of the seven last remaining northern white rhinos in the world, who were moved here from Dvur Kralove Zoo in Czech Republic. The Conservancy is host to the ‘big five’ among a large selection of other African animals, which makes it a popular safari destination. It also operates a successful livestock program, which serves to benefit local pastoralists and wildlife. Through the conservancy's community development program, Ol Pejeta provides funding to surrounding communities to aid health, education, and water and infrastructure projects. They also support the provision of agriculture and livestock extension services and the development of community-based conservation tourism ventures. Because of their holistic approach, Ol Pejeta is largely seen as a role model for conservation.

The Sweetwater’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated here, and provides a haven for orphaned, abandoned and rescued chimpanzees. The Chimpanzee Sanctuary is incorporated within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and is the only place in Kenya where this highly endangered and remarkably intelligent species can be seen. The facility was initially established to receive and provide lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from west and central Africa. Over the last decade Sweetwater’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been compelled to keep accepting chimpanzees rescued from traumatic situations bringing the total number of chimpanzees in the sanctuary to 43.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National park, created in 1961 around Lake Nakuru, near Nakuru Town. It is best known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores. The surface of the shallow lake is often hardly recognizable due to the continually shifting mass of pink. The number of flamingos on the lake varies with water and food conditions and the best vantage point is from Baboon Cliff. Also of interest is an area of 188 km around the lake fenced off as a sanctuary to protect Rothschild giraffes, rand black and white rhinos. The park has recently been enlarged partly to provide the sanctuary for the black rhino. This undertaking has necessitated a fence - to keep out poachers rather than to restrict the movement of wildlife. The park marches for 12.1 km on the south eastern boundary with the Soysambu conservancy which represents a possible future expansion of habitat for the rhinos and the only remaining wildlife corridor to lake Naivasha. The park as of 2009 had more than 25 black rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in the country, plus around 70 white rhinos. There are also a number of Rothschild's giraffes, again relocated for safety.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system. The park was made famous by the abundance of the big cats, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and the great wildebeest migration and the Maasai people, well known for their distinctive custom and dress. The Maasai Mara National Reserve not the largest conservation area in Kenya but it is the most famous one. The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti are part of the same eco-system. The official perimeter of the Maasai Mara National Reserve is bounded by the Serengeti Park of Tanzania to the south, the Siria escarpment (also called Oloololo escarpment) to the west and Masai pastoral ranches to the north, east and west. Total surface is 1530km². There is no fence. The eastern border is the Oloololo Escarpment (Siria escarpment) and wildlife tend to be most concentrated here, as the swampy ground means that access to water is always good and tourist disruption is minimal. When visiting the Maasai Mara you are likely to see the famous Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Especially lions are common here, and have grown relatively accustomed to their two-legged visitors, which makes them easier to spot. The Mara Plains are teeming with wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, impala and Thomson's gazelle. Also cheetahs, hyenas and jackals are seen regularly in the reserve. In the Mara River large amounts of hippos and crocodiles are enjoying their lives - the crocodiles are especially happy in July and November when thousands of wildebeest migrate across the river causing a sumptuous feast for the hungry crocodiles. Birdlife in Maasai Mara are abundant and diverse. Species such as eagles, ostriches, storks and vultures are among the more than 50 different birds of prey.

Maasai Ostrich Resort

Maasai Ostrich Resort is located 45 kilometers from Nairobi on Athi River/Kitengela plains. It is set on 200 acres of rolling grasslands, the Ostrich farm supplies Kenya and Overseas countries with Meat, Feathers, Skins and Livestock since 1991. The Resort surrounded by beautiful gardens has become a haven of peace for travel weary guests. It is an ideal spot for family outings with a fully fledged swimming pool, tennis court, and sauna. The outside barbeque or locally known “Mbunichoma Ranch” area has become a great favorite with many guests, who have a choice of dinning either inside the cool Makuti roofed hut, which is very spacious or out by the pool side under the trees, Our specialty is Char-grilled Ostrich meat (famously known for its low cholesterol) grilled or fried to your preferred taste. While here, don't miss the opportunity to learn more about the Ostrich in our farm tour.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is the third most visited wildlife park in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve and Nakuru National Park. It was gazetted as a National Park in 1977 in order to protect this unique ecosystem; the park is famous for being the best place in Kenya to spot elephants. Furthermore, it is a must to photograph the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the greatest single mountain of the world standing amidst large herds of elephants wandering in the park. In addition to the elephants, you are sure to spot the zebra, gnu, hippopotamus, buffalo, spotted hyena, waterbuck, Maasai giraffe, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, impala, lion and cheetah. Note also the rare presence of the gerenuk and the fringed-eared Oryx in the arid northern part of the park. Most mammals stay around the swamps during the day and move towards the hilly countryside (southern section) before night. The birdlife is also abundant as about 420 species of birds have been recorded in the park. The observatory, Enkongo Narok, Ol Tukai, Olokenya Swamps and Lake Amboseli are among other attractions in the park.

Mombasa

Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and is Kenya’s main tourist destination. It is located on the Eastern coastline of Kenya bordering the Indian Ocean which has made it a popular destination for its beaches. This city offers a diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly atmosphere. There is a tropical climate all year; it is a great destination filled with activities for all ages. Mombasa was ruled by the Portuguese, Arabs and British and originated back in the 16th century. Mombasa's culture today still exhibits that of its past. Historical ruins like Forte Jesus de Mombaça (AKA Fort Jesus), an historic Portuguese fort, and the Old Town are attractions influenced by Mombasa's trade culture, with many examples of Portuguese and Islamic architecture. Mombasa is a centre of coastal tourism in Kenya. Many people visit the Old Town and Fort Jesus in Mombasa Island. Nyali, Bamburi and Shanzu beaches are located north of the city. Shelly, Diani and Tiwi beaches are located south of Mombasa. Mombasa's northern shoreline is renowned for its vibrant 24-hour entertainment offers, including both family entertainment, sports including water sports, biking and gokarting, culinary restaurants offering a wide range of specialties from Kenya, China, Japan, India, Italy, Germany and other countries and an ever vibrant nightlife. Some of the must visit areas in Mombasa include the Bombolulu Workshops which was founded in 1969 and is a project of the Association for the Physically Disabled in Kenya (APDK). This center is a popular attraction for tourists and has 150 disabled employees who create jewelry, textiles, wood and leather crafts. It is the largest rehabilitation center in Kenya. The Hindu Temples attribute to Mombasa’s cultural diversity. Tourists are able to go inside the Temple accompanied by a guide from the Temple. Inside you will be able to see artifacts, idols and cultural pictures and paintings. The symbolic Mombasa Tusks on Moi Avenue were built in 1956 to celebrate Princess Margaret's visit to Mombasa town. Other interesting places to visit while in this coastal city are the old town, Mtwapa creek, Nyali Theater, kinazini funzi dhow safaris, Haller Park and Shimba hills national park which is approximately 30kms form Mombasa.