6 Days Lake Nakuru, Samburu & Maasai Mara SAROVA CIRCUIT – AIR & ROAD

Nairobi – Nakuru

This morning you will be collected from your Nairobi  Hotel or Jomo Kenyatta airport and depart Nairobi, you travel west through the Kenya’s fertile highlands, where rolling tea and coffee estates abound. Then suddenly to your left, the trees part to reveal a spectacular view of the Great Rift Valley, with dormant Longonot volcano taking centre stage. Your panoramic journey will then take you past Lake Naivasha, with its Crescent Island and onto Lake Nakuru. The lake is often coloured by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores.

Once in the park, there will be a game drive en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at the Sarova Lion hill lodge.

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Overlooking one of the world’s greatest ornithological spectacles, Lake Nakuru and its surrounding national park, the lodge is set high on a plateau and offers panoramic views of the shimmering lake in the distance. Here, what feels like millions of flamingos, pelicans and marabou storks always gather and the landscape seems to blossom as natural foliage and a variety of wild flower continually bloom.

There are only 65 modern en suite bedrooms here, and meals are excellent and served inside the lodge, by the pool or under a forest of towering acacia trees. The Rift Valley bar is always a great watering spot and is located on the ground floor with great views of the lake.

Nakuru – Shaba Game Reserve

After breakfast, you head north up the main road to Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson’s Falls for its 237foot cascade.  Then travel due east to Nanyuki town, where you’ll cross the northernmost foothills of Kenya’s highest mountain, Mount Kenya and start heading in a more northerly direction.  You’ll pass through the busy outpost of Isiolo before reaching Shaba in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive arriving back at the lodge as the sunsets. Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge on a full board basis.

Sarova Shaba Lodge

Shaba Game Reserve was made famous by the late Joy Adamson and her lioness Elsa and is often referred to as ‘Born Free Country’. Located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Sarova Shaba offers a luxury seldom found in a large African bush lodge. There are 80 chalet rooms, or for those looking for a little extra luxury, 4 junior suites and one honeymoon suite. The tranquil flow of sparkling spring water throughout the grounds creates an atmosphere of peace and serenity as it collects and cascades and attracts a great variety of birds. There is also a large pool to enjoy, crocodile feeding and evening entertainment is provided by local Samburu dancers.

Shaba Game Reserve

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Then for the remainder of the morning, one is able to relax by the pool or terrace, overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge on a full board basis.

Shaba Game Reserve – Masai Mara

This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your schedule flight to the Masai Mara. Flight departs Shaba at 09h10 and arrives into the Masai Mara at 11h00. On arrival in the Mara you will be collected from the airstrip in the camps vehicle and taken to the camp. After lunch and perhaps a chance for a siesta, depart for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets. Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp is located inside the eastern section of the Masai Mara and hidden in a wonderful little forested valley away from sight of other Mara visitors. The 75 tents are luxurious with a permanent roof and floor, zip-up fronts, attached bathroom, running hot water supply and electricity. Wooden walkways link the tents and manicured lawns with the main dining / bar areas, and are built over wide lily ponds. Bird life is abundant, with kingfishers a speciality. The impressive main building consists of a high thatched lobby, Oloip bar with its cosy log fireplace, a big dining area and outdoor terrace with side-angle views. Food and service are excellent and there is a small private area by the pond for private meals if needed.

There is also a sparkling swimming pool surrounded by sun lounges for those who want an alternate activity?

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Shared early morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.

Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi

After an early morning game drive return back to the camp for breakfast and then transfer to the airstrip for your schedule flight to Nairobi. Flight departs Masai Mara at 11h00 and arrives back into Nairobi at 12h15. On arrival in Nairobi you will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta airport or your city centre hotel.

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