9 Days - Big Cat Safaris
Travel Guide
This Big Cat Safari in Kenya offers an exciting journey through diverse landscapes and prime wildlife viewing areas. Starting in Nairobi, the adventure heads to the Aberdares for unique game viewing at The Ark lodge. Then it's on to Samburu, known for its unique wildlife, with game drives in Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserves.
Lake Nakuru National Park is next, offering a chance to spot rhinos and flamingos, with a stay at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. The grand finale is the Masai Mara, where you'll experience thrilling game drives and have the option of a hot air balloon safari.
The safari concludes with a return to Nairobi, including a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, before your onward travels.
This itinerary focuses on maximizing big cat sightings and other incredible wildlife encounters.
Itinerary
DAY 01: Nairobi
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transferred to Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi for overnight. Bed & Breakfast included at Tamarind Tree Hotel.
DAY 02: Aberdare
After breakfast at 07.30hrs transfer to the Aberdare Country Club via a coffee farm, arrival in time for lunch. After lunch drive to the Ark Lodge. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Ark Lodge.
DAY 03: Samburu
After breakfast drive to the Buffalo Springs Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Ashnil Samburu Camp.
DAY 04: Samburu
Morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive at Buffalo Springs / Shaba Reserve. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
DAY 05: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru national park, stopping en-route for lunch at Thomson´s Falls Lodge. Drive to Sarova Lionhill lodge with game drive enroute. Dinner and overnight Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
DAY 06: Masai Mara
Breakfast, carry picnic lunches from Sarova Lion Hill Lodge and drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Ashnil Mara Camp.
DAY 07: Masai Mara
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara (optional extra) or take an early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.
DAY 08: Masai Mara
An early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.
DAY 09: Depart
After breakfast return to Nairobi, with a picnic lunch from Ashnil Mara Camp en-route. Visit the Karen Blixen Museum. Thereafter proceed with your chosen extension or return home.
Pricing Information
PRICING INFORMATION IN USD
Accommodation and extras:
Note:
When one adult shares a room with one child, the adult pays single room rate and the child pays child rate (sharing with 2 adults*)
A maximum of 4 singles per group will be charged a single room rate. Any additional singles will be charged at double room rate
Fly Mara to Nairobi: Adult: USD 215 /160 Per adult/child
Fly Mara to Mombasa/ Diani: Adult: USD 385 / 290 per adult/child
Ballooning from Ashnil Mara Camp: USD 360 Per Person.
Samburu Reserve Entry Fee, per day – USD 75/45 per adult/child (03 – 17 years)
Child Policy
03 – 11 years as above if sharing with 2 adults
Trust & Confidence
The rates are as per the itineraries given above and are as per the meal plans indicated and include:
Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated.
Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in non-air-conditioned 6-seater 4wd vehicles.
Cost of all park entrance fees.
Services of professional driver/guides.
Supplement for using Family unit at Ashnil Mara Camp is USD 75 per family per night.
Inclusions
The attached costs do not include:
Expenses of a personal nature
Tips and porterage
Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels
Any visa fees
Any international or domestic airfare unless specified above