Masai Mara Safari (Kenya)

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Travelling through some of the richest game areas in the world, the Masai Safari presents excellent opportunities for viewing the 'big five'. It includes the Masai Mara, home to the greatest wildlife show on earth. The Samburu Reserve, home to the colourful Samburu people, is a dramatic and rugged landscape which is truly rewarding. A host of plains game along with the 'big five' are accompanied by a variety of exotic birds including eagles, falcons and bateleurs. As you approach Lake Nakuru, you may be fortunate enough to witness a pink cloud on the horizon which gradually reveals its source, thousands of pink flamingoes, a magnificent sight of immense beauty. Around the lake a game reserve has been created where the endangered black rhino is protected and may be seen along with antelope, giraffes, lions and hyenas. With the exception of Lake Nakuru, accommodation is at Serena Lodges, which are amongst the finest in Kenya.

1 night Nairobi (Nairobi Serena Hotel) 2 nights Samburu (Samburu Serena Lodge) 1 night Mountain Lodge (Mountain Lodge) 1 night Lake Nakuru (Lake Nakuru Lodge) 2 nights Masai Mara (Mara Serena Lodge)

DAY 1 FRIDAY OR SUNDAY - HEATHROW-NAIROBI
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.

DAY 2 SATURDAY OR MONDAY - NAIROBI
On arrival transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions (book and pay locally).

DAY 3 SUNDAY OR TUESDAY - SAMBURU
Travel to the Samburu National Reserve (360 km) and check in at your lodge for lunch. A late afternoon game drive with possible sightings of species which are seldom seen elsewhere, including Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes and blue-legged Somali ostriches. (b,l,d)

DAY 4 MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY - SAMBURU
Early morning and late afternoon game drives. (b,l,d)

DAY 5 TUESDAY OR THURSDAY- ABERDARES
Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in to Mountain Lodge (240 km) where lunch has been arranged. Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge or join a nature walk (weather permitting) led by a local guide. (b,l,d)

DAY 6 WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY - LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast continue to Lake Nakuru (240 km). Lunch at the lodge, which enjoys spectacular views of the lake and often a flamboyance of flamingoes. An afternoon game drive with possible sightings of the endangered black rhino. (b,l,d)

DAY 7 THURSDAY OR SATURDAY - MASAI MARA
After an early breakfast descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley and into the Masai Mara (370 km). Lunch will be taken en route to your lodge. A late afternoon game drive in one of the world's richest wildlife reserves will prove to be an exhilarating experience. (b,l,d)

DAY 8 FRIDAY OR SUNDAY - MASAI MARA
An opportunity to enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara and a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Time to relax by the pool and marvel at the endless panorama which stretches out before you. A second game drive will take place this afternoon. (b,l,d)

DAY 9 SATURDAY OR MONDAY - EXTENSION OR HEATHROW
Return to Nairobi (360 km), then proceed with your chosen extension or return to Heathrow. (b) Nairobi Serena Hotel The Mandhari Restaurant offers a delicious choice of cuisine in fabulous surroundings.

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