Lakes Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru lie in the volcano strewn Rift Valley stretching the length of Kenya from Tanzania and Ethiopia. It is a scenic drive from Nairobi passing through farmlands.
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Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru You will be picked from your Nairobi hotel at 0800hrs then depart for the Lake Nakuru National Park which lies in Central Kenya, 140km north-west of Nairobi. There will be a stop at the Great Rift view point from where the view of the valley below is splendidly panoramic. While on the highway Mount Longonot (which is of volcanic origin) and Lake Naivasha can be seen from afar. Arrive in time for lunch after which you will proceed on an afternoon game drive in this phenominal National Park where there are flamingos, white pelicans, marabou stork and a variety of other water birds that breed in the lake’s alkaline waters. Plains game, Rothschild’s giraffe, Cape buffalo and lion can also be seen. Dinner and over night at the Campsite/Budget Hotel.
Day 2: Lake Baringo – Bogoria – Nakuru Early breakfast then proceed to Lake Bogoria National Reserve that covers 107 km sq and can be easily reached from either Nakuru or Lake Baringo. Here there will be a guided tour where you will see the bird life that inhabits this lake. Over 350 species of birds have been recorded here including some that conform to a migratory pattern as well as crocodiles and Egyptian geese which migrate all the way from Western Europe. The area is most famous for its flamingo population, its strange and quite stunning scenery and the presence of the rare Greater Kudu. At an extra cost have a one hour boat-ride which enables you to see hippos at a close range. Lunch in Baringo, then head to Lake Bogoria to view flamingos and the hot springs and finally drive back to Nakuru for dinner and overnight at the Budget Hotel.
Day 3: Nakuru - Masai Mara After breakfast depart for Masai Mara national Reserve, stopping in Narok town for lunch. Upon arrival, you will proceed for an afternoon game drive in this world famous Game Reserve, which forms the asme eco-system with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at teh Campsite
Day 4: Masai Mara Breakfast will be followed by a full day of game drives within the Reserve. You will have a break at the Hippo Pool for your picnic lunch. At the Mara you should expect to see three out of the big five namely elephant, lion and buffalo though luck is essential to track the other two, that is, the rhino and leopard which are very shy and elusive. A wide variety of antelopes and other plains game can be seen. Dinner and overnight at the Campsite
Day 5: Masai Mara After breakfast depart on a morning game drive in the Reserve. Lunch is at the Campsite. In the afternoon you have a choice of three activities:- a game drive, a nature walk with our Maasai guides (at an extra cost); the final choice is a visit to a Maasai village to see their nomadic lifestyle at an extra cost payable directly to the Maasai villagers. All activities end at the Campsite by 06.30 pm where you will retire for the night after dinner.. Day 6: Mara – Nairobi
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart the Mara region for Nairobi with lunch enroute, arriving in the late afternoon/early evening.
Price Includes • Park entrance fees • Transport and game drives • Accommodation in the campsites • All meals (full board basis) • Driver-guide’s allowance
Price Excludes: • International Flights • Drinking water and other drink assortments • Tribal village visits • Items of personal nature
(Please note that the balloon safaris are not included in Masai Mara)
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We had an excellent time with our guide, Barry, in Lake Nakuru and Samburu. He was informative, knowledgeable and interesting. We saw lots of wildlife, including a spectacular cheetah on a hunt, as well as some of the rarer species (Greve’s zebra, lions, leopards, rhinos, gerenuk) and lots of others too.
We did have one issue and that was when we arrived at the start of our journey to pay the remainder of the costs, we were unable to put this on our credit card. If you are expecting people to pay in cash, you need to let them know in advance, as most tourists these days rely on their credit or debit cards and do not carry a lot of cash or traveller’s cheques (as these are often somewhat difficult to cash also). And there is usually a limit to how much you can take out on a debit card in one day.
I just returned home to Vancouver from Kenya, after both my 6 day Mt Kenya summit and a 5 day Safari.
I want to confirm that they were excellent in all respects, and I found the Africa Guide worked well in planning my vacation.
Of particular note is the fact that they did not have a single spot available for a Safari, but when they did get an opening, ( while I was away on the Mt keyna hike ), called me immediately and provided me with an excellent Safari experience for 50% of what I was otherwise going to pay if this did not become available.
One thing which caused some confusion and inconvenience for me in Kenya was the fact that American Express travellers cheques are virtually useless for converting to Schillings in Kenya. No where would Banks accept them. So I had to use ATM machines to secure the schillings. This should be mentioned in your travel information.
We made the maximum 14 days safari and it was above all the expectations. The weather conditions were perfect, we saw all the animals in the list and the service was immaculate.
In addition to the safari the operator took care of all of our stay in Kenya starting from the airport at arrival till to the airport for departure. It was a great pleasure to be served and guided by people that did their work not only for money but with love and full dedication.
I would strongly recommend this company to anyone interested in Kenyan nature and people.
The operator appeared as an high level organization.
Our guide-driver was skillful and helpful,from we got information about kenyan people and wildlife. Also we visited a local Maasai Mara village to see their nomadic lifestyle.
We really enjoyed our safari through many National Parks of Kenya and we can say only very good words for the leader Rebecca and like you know - the face of a company comes from their leader - so all crew were excellent.
Each day were organised very good and professionaly from the first minute we contact with the company to the last second in Kenya.
Big, big thanks. We will definitely suggest the company to all our friends. We are satisfied and grateful and we can never forget these wonderful experiences we got in Kenya.
They picked us up from the airport and arranged overnight accommodation for us in Nairobi. All in all they proved to be both competent and helpful.
The pick from the airport worked smoothly, a blessing after an all-night flight and we were delivered to a hotel in central Nairobi as agreed.
We were picked up in the morning for our camping safari, Catch the Big Five, to visit Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu National parks, with camping accommodation (hotel at Nakuru).
Mid -October was a good time to visit, at the end of the migration in the Maasai Mara, with lots of zebra and wildebeest and hence lions and cheetahs. Lake Nakuru is very beautiful and would have repaid a longer visit, but even in a short time we saw the flamingos, rhinos and a leopard. The camp site at Samburu by the river and in the trees is particularly atmospheric, and we saw lots of elephants and giraffes.
The driver, Sammy was very good at finding animals and siting the vehicle for the best views, and our cook served up plentiful and appetising meals. Camping may not be to everybody's taste, but the sites were well situated and quite adequate. To us they provided a more authentic African experience than the alternative of staying in a lodge (and much cheaper!) and a chance to see some small wild life at close quarters.
With mosquito repellant I was not bitten at all, neither did either of us have any stomach trouble.
Rebecca was very helpful setting things up and our guides Ken and Sammy were very knowledgeable and found every animal species for our cameras. The lodges were lovely - each one a little different and quite luxurious for being in the Mara.
I traveled with my two grown children, on a private safari, and we shared the experience of a lifetime together.
I will recommend this operator to anyone who inquires.
They offered a good price for their 7 day safari. Even though there were only 2 of us in the 7-seater bus, we had our own driver and a cook.
Kenyan roads are an adventure unto themselves and is not for the faint-hearted. Our driver was knowledgeable and keen to please.
We visited Saburu, Nakuru, and Masai Mara. They were all worth seeing, although after 6 days in tents we felt we'd had enough. The cook surprised us with very tasty food.
I would definitely recommend this operator for their 7 day safari.
Our African Safari was more than expected as a result of exceptional service by ouor safari operator.
Our guide, Ken, was exceptional at finding animals that are sometimes elusive such as the Leopard and the Cheetah. We saw both Black and White Rhinos, many Lions, lots of Hippos, oodles of Elephant, Zebra and Giraffe, and saw a group of Cheetahs stock, takedown and eat a Wildebeest.
The lodges selected were outstanding. We would recommend Kenya safaris and would also recommend this operator.
The safari was operated as expected. The organisation was good and the guide - cook were professional and friendly people.
We have realized that in Kenya there are no intermediate level structures around the Parks, our campsite were basic but confortable as the budget hotels too, the mini-van was also pretty good. We can sincerely advise anybody, whith a minimum of adventure spirit, to make such experience.
A robbery occured in a budget hotel in Nananga, but was our fault to leave the bag in the room, anyway since the thief had the key perhaps that structure is to be avoid.
