Day 1    Nairobi

Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport met and assisted by Gemsbok Safaris representative. You will be transferred to your nearby city hotel.

Dinner on own arrangements.

Overnight at the  Fourpoints Airport Hotel/ Argyle Grand hotel Nairobi-BB

Day 2    Samburu & Buffalo Springs N.R

After breakfast, drive north past Thika town, past the central highlands of Kenya.  Enjoy a brief lunch stop at Trout Tree Restaurant.

After lunch drive further north to the Samburu National Reserve. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some the best and most colourful game viewing in the country.  Afternoon game drives en-route to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Ashnil Samburu Camp LDBB

Day 3    Samburu & Buffalo Springs N.R

All day spent in the Buffalo Springs National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.

All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Ashnil Samburu Camp LDBB

Day 4   Aberdares National Park

After breakfast at the overnight lodge, you will drive to Mweiga area arriving in time for lunch at Aberdare Country Club. After lunch you will be transferred in lodge vehicle to Aberdares National Park. One of the most important water catchment areas of the country and an important ecosystem. Aberdares is home to lots of wildlife including Rhino, Elephants, Leopards and amazing birdlife. Your lodge at the heart of the park is a master piece of architectural designs. It resembles the Noah’s Ark. Game viewing is from lodge precincts. Dinner and overnight at The Ark Lodge LDBB 

Day 5   Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha

After breakfast you will be collected for the day’s drive taking you past the Aberdares mountain range to the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Your destination Lake Nakuru National Park.  Enjoy lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive. After the game drive proceed to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for check at your lodge.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge/Sawela Lodge Naivasha LDBB

Day 6 Masai Mara National Game Reserve

After breakfast, bid Lake Naivasha goodbye and immediately commence drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, the northern most part of Serengeti National Park. The area is famous for exceptional populations of big cats. The Mara River, Sand River and Talek River all form part of a very important ecosystem supporting hundreds of species as well as birdlife. In the Months of July to October Masai Mara enjoys the great migration which nothrnmost movement of large herds of Wildbeest and Zebras. The predators have so much food during this time and the sitings are at best. The rest of the Year  too enjoys best possible concentration of wildlife. Lunch will be served. Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Mara Maisha Camp LDBB

Day 7   Masai Mara National G.R

{Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast. At extra cost}

After breakfast you will depart with packed lunch to the main reserve for a full day game viewing drive.

Dinner and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Mara Maisha Camp LDBB

Day 8 Serengeti National Park

Breakfast at the overnight Camp. After breakfast you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Migori. On arrival you will be met by the airline’s representative and transfer to Isebania boarder post where you will clear immigration formalities and proceed to Tarime Airstrip for another short flight to Serengeti National Park. On arrival you will be met by Afro Range driver guide for your transfer in a custom made 4x4 vehicle. You will enjoy a game drive enroute to your lodge. Serengeti National park is a very important park due to its biodiversity and ecological significance. It is believed to hold the largest populations of lions in Africa. The open savannah, kopjes all form beautiful park.

Afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at Kubukubu Tented Lodge/Moyo Camp Serengeti/Serengeti Pure camp. LDBB

Day 9   Serengeti National Park

All day spent in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.  All meals and overnight at Kubukubu Tented Lodge/Moyo Camp Serengeti/Serengeti Pure camp. LDBB

Day 10 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming physical beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor.  En route visit the Olduvai Gorge site of archeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered.  Arrive at your lodge for lunch.  Afternoon at leisure. Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp/Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp (LDBB)

Day 11   Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart for half-day tour of the crater floor.  Return to your lodge for lunch.  Afternoon at leisure.

Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp/Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp (LDBB)

Day 12 Lake Manyara

Breakfast at your lodge, then drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the Rift Valley's numerous alkaline lakes, which apart from its abundant bird life, is known for its tree-climbing lions.  Arrive for lunch at your lodge.  Afternoon game drive until sunset. Meals and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (LDBB)  

Day 13     Departure

After breakfast, drive to Arusha where you will arrive in time for lunch at Shanga House. After lunch you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home. Gemsbok Safaris representative will re-confirm your onward flight, and assist you at check-in.

What is Included;

• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Accomodations options as listed
• Lunch at Trout Tree en route to Samburu
• Lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
• 1 Night accommodation at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
• Visit to the Olduvai Gorge en route to Ngorongoro Crater
• All game drives as per itinerary
• All Park Entrance Fees
• Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide
• Transport in 1 X 7 4x4 Seater in Kenya and 4 x 4 vehicle in Tanzania
• Mineral water and soft drinks while on a road safari in a Gemsbok Safaris representative vehicle

What is not included;

• All International Flights + Taxes
• Visas
• Travel & Personal accident insurance
• Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls…etc.
• Excursions not detailed in above program