ETSL-014: Wonders of Kenya 12 Days: Amboseli / Aberdares /Samburu / Mt Kenya / Lake Baringo / Lake Nakuru / Maasai Mara.

Aberdare national park. this park encloses two different environments: the kinangop plateau in the west is moorland, peaks and forest, while the salient is an out crop of dense rain forest to the east. viewing animals here is not like the open savanna of Amboseli and Maasai Mara. the dense cover for the salient provides excellent cover for the animals, so it's best to stay little night .

Samburu national reserve: the park is found in the northern arid part of Kenya . Along the banks of Ewaso Ngiro river the landscape is mixture of plain and peak, scrub desert and savanna. the green swathe around the river , which is permanent, life line for the wild life and supports a wide variety of wildlife, including the gerenuk and the grevy zebras, Somali ostrich's almost guaranteed close-up sightings of elephants, and the reticulated giraffes

Mt. Kenya national park: Mt Kenya is the only land mark that counts in this area. being the highest mountain in Kenya , it offers a fantastic experience for mountain climbers. Mt Kenya 's highest peaks are the batian (5199m) and nelion which can only be reached by technical climbers however point lenana(4895m) can be reached by trekkers and is the usual goal for most people.

Lakes Nakuru national park. L. Nakuru has maintained a reputation as an ORNITHOROGIST paradise, with more than 400 bird species recorded, but there is much more to see to the park than just the lake. Good chance to see Leopard ,black and white rhino and also the plain game.

L. Baringo national park: the lake, with its picturesque islands and the encircling mountains, is still a spectacular sight and a popular place to visit. Bird walks and boat ride are the most popular activities. A bird watchers and naturalist paradise.

The safari then takes us south through the Great Rift Valley to where the largest concentration of the game in Kenya is found Maasai mara, Kenya's most visited national reserve due to its abundant wild life both flora and fauna and especially the great annual migration of the wild beast.

ITINERARY

Duration: 12 days
Starts: NAIROBI /Ends: NAIROBI
Day of Departure: Any Day
Transport: 9 Seater Tour Van with radio communication
Standard: Mid -Luxury
Activities include:game viewing, fishing, guided Maasai walk, bird watching, trekking
Parks: Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, L.Nakuru, L Baringo
Minimum No of Pax :2

Day1:

Nairobi City - The Stanley Hotel : Upon arrival in Nairobi - safari capital of the world, you will be met and chauffeured to your hotel to unwind and relax.

Day2&3: Amboseli National Park - Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (B.L.D): We begin our safari with a drive to Amboseli National Park near Kilimanjaro, whose magnificent snow-capped peak soars to 19,340 feet. Our afternoon is spent game viewing here amid the large elephant population, giraffe and predators, including lion and cheetah. With Mount Kilimanjaro providing a splendid backdrop for all our photographs, we spend the next day on morning and afternoon game drives, watching for zebra and wildebeest along the salt pan trail.

Day4: Mt Kenya National Park    - Serena Mountain Lodge  (B.L.D): Today's destination is Mount Kenya . We drive north via Nairobi arriving in time for lunch. We spend the day enjoying this fabulous resort especially the panoramic views of the popular watering hole and salt lick above which the lodge sits.

Day5&6:Samburu National Reserve   - Samburu Serena Safari Lodge  (B.L.D): We cross the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier and make for semi-desert bush country to the Samburu Game Reserve. In the afternoon we go watching crocodiles basking on the muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys frolicking in the sun. The next day with morning and after game drives we seek elephant and unique northern species such as reticulated giraffe, beisa Oryx, Grevy's Zebra and the long-necked gerenuk.

Day7: Mt Kenya Safari Club   (B.L.D): Early morning drive and then proceed to the world famous Mount Kenya Safari Club to relax and enjoy the facilities. Afternoon free to take an optional excursion to Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary or even a fishing trip nearby.

Day8: Lake Baringo Club  (B.L.D): An early morning drive via Nyahururu Falls down the Rift valley where we stop for a picnic lunch. Later drive to the beautiful Lake Baringo . Evening bird walk.

Day9: Lake Nakuru     - Lion Hill Sarova Lodge  (B.L.D):  After breakfast we travel to Thompson Falls then down to the floor of the Rift Valley and onto Lake Nakuru National Park . Spend the day exploring the amazing bird life as well as rhino and leopard for which Lake Nakuru is internationally known for. The park is also home to a large colony of flamingo.