CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

10 Day Luxury Professionally Guided Driving /Flying Safari
This safari combines Samburu, Mt Kenya, Aberdares, Nakuru & climaxes with the magical Masai Mara

Day 1—Nairobi /Samburu
On arrival in Nairobi you will be met by All Seasons Safaris rep and introduced to your qualified, professional safari guide who will accompany you throughout the safari. Commence the journey by road in our specially customized luxury 4WD safari vehicle taking you through wonderful ever changing terrains. Lunch is a short stopover at a delightful restaurant just outside Nanyuki, before the short drive to Samburu, home for elephants, lions and an abundance of game.

Day 2 --Samburu
Spend whole day exploring Samburu & Buffalo Springs National Reserves, before returning to camp/ lodge for dinner. The river here is the arterial lifeline for many endemic species e.g. Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk and Oryx.
Depart early in the morning, with a picnic lunch, for a 5-hour drive through dramatic semi-desert countryside, arriving on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Relax, maybe swim in the river or just enjoy the uninterrupted view across the Laikipia plains. Enjoy an early evening bush sundowner watching the sun set behind the hills. The elusive Greater Kudu and large Elephant herds can be seen on the walks.

Day 3--Samburu
Option of a cool early morning walk or ride with camels. Led by a professional safari guide and his team of trained Masai trekkers, the walk takes you across the hills with glimpses of the Ewaso Nyiro river. Brunch is under the acacia trees. Take an afternoon swim in a natural rock pool. Return to camp/Lodge for campfire sundowners and dinner.  
The day will be spent walking with and / or riding a camel assisted safari. Your guide and professional crew of Samburu warriors will accompany you and set up a fly camp along the dramatic gorges of the tumbling Ewaso Nyiro River. The trek is easy and great for inquisitive family groups wishing to learn more about bushcraft and its natural inhabitants at close quarters.

Day 4---Samburu /Mt Kenya
Drive through Nanyuki after breakfast arriving in time for lunch at the prestigious Mt Kenya Safari club.
Afternoon relax enjoying the club’s facilities.
Bow tie dinner and overnight at the club.

Day 5—Mt Kenya / Lake Nakuru
A hearty breakfast at the club, then depart and drive down the escarpments and across to the Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. World famous for its millions of shimmering pink flamingoes; Lake Nakuru is an ornithologists’ Mecca. Flotillas of Pelicans swimming by, hundreds of storks, herons and egrets add to this natural menagerie of colour. The park is also one of the few reserves left where one can see both Black & White Rhinos in the wild. Together with lurking Lions, Giraffes and Leopards, Lake Nakuru provides excellent game viewing amongst the yellow–barked acacia forests.

Day 6—Nakuru / Masai mara.
After an early start from Lion Hill, we drive slowly up the other side of the Rift Valley onto the Mau Escarpment and through the verdant tea growing zones of Kericho. We make a gentle descent down to the Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. We will have a lodge / camp at a specially chosen site, away from the busy tourist circuit. This secluded choice of a camp or lodge offers you the traditional safari experience in one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife havens.

Day 7 & 8—Masai mara
Enjoy the spectacular game viewing experience with full days exploring this vast reserve.  Game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners and bush walks makes this an unforgettable safari. The Mara is famous for its prolific big game, predatory cats and vast antelope herds.

Day 9—Masai Mara / Nairobi
Transfer to your nearest airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. On arrival at midday, All Seasons Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to the Carnivore (recently voted as the world’ top 10 restaurants by the American travel magazine). Later transfer to your favorite hotel for the overnight.

Day 10—Nairobi / departure
Transfer by your driver to the Jomo Kenyatta international airport for your departure home.