Cultural Safaris

10 Days Cultural Safaris & Wildlife Safaris
This safari combines two of the most interesting and contrasting Game Parks in Kenya. It provides an even balance between traveling by car and some real out door walking in the African bush. From the Northern frontier (Samburu), which is famous, for it's rare species such as the Reticulated Giraffes, Gravy's Zebra, the long necked Gerenuk and Lance Oryx. You drive into the Great Rift Valley where you will experience the thrill at a real foot safari. You have the opportunity to hike up the Vulture -inhabited cliffs of Hell's Gate National Park. The last four days are spent walking and game viewing through a wild life kingdom unsurpassed anywhere else in Africa. We mingle with the Nomads and wander among huge herds of plain game - a thrilling experience especially during the period of the wildebeest migration up from the Serengeti between July and October. We return to Nairobi for your final departure or Coastal extension.

Itinerary...

Day 1: Nairobi/Mara
Depart Nairobi at 0930hrs and drive through the escarpment past Mount Longonot and mount Suswa to be in the Maasai Mara in the afternoon for a short walk (Ramble) around the camp. LD

Day 2: Maasai Mara/Walking - Game View
After breakfast we head off to hike up the hills near our camp returning for lunch. Late afternoon game drive. BLD

Day 3: Maasai Mara/Game View
Whole day game viewing in the comfort of our vehicle to hunt for more game, which cannot be, approached on foot e.g. lion, elephants, buffaloes, leopard, cheetah and rhino. BLD

Day 4: Maasai Mara/ Mt. Longonot/Hells Gate
Leave Maasai Mara after breakfast driving to the foot of Mount Longonot where we hike to the crater before proceeding to Hell’s Gate National Park for the night. BLD

Day 5: Hells Gate - Trek
We will walk the gorge down a dry riverbed to the boiling sulphurous springs. Late afternoon we hike up the vulture inhabited cliffs of Hells Gate National Park. BLD

Day 6: Hells Gate / L. Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru to view the flamingoes and wildlife with the overnight spent in the comfort of a hotel within town. BLD

Day 7: Nakuru / Samburu
Your drive past Mt. Kenya with its spectacular views of some of the peaks of the mountain (if it’s a clear day) before driving to Samburu Game Reserve. You arrive late in the afternoon for dinner and overnight at the camp. BLD

Day 8: Samburu / Game view /Tribal Walk
Early morning game drive is followed by breakfast. After breakfast you have a short game drive before lunch. Late afternoon tribal walks with Samburu Warriors who will be happy to share with you about their culture and life style. BLD

Day 9: Samburu / Mt. Kenya
Early Morning game drive is followed by breakfast before driving to Mt. Kenya, for lunch and overnight at Naromoru River Lodge. BLD

Day 10: Mt. Kenya / Nairobi
We will drop off those doing Mt. Kenya climb at the park gate and the rest will drive to Nairobi arriving before lunch. B

Pricing: USD $ 2,050 Per person Sharing

Duration: 9 nights/ 10 days
Location: Masai Mara, Longonot,Hell's Gate, Lake Nakuru,& Samburu

The Safari Cost Includes
-Transport in 4wd vehicle with roof hatches for game viewing
-Full board B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
-All camping equipment including
-Experienced safari cooks
-Free airport transfers
-First aid kit for use by group participants
-Services of an experienced Guides/Naturalists
-Tribal Maasai Guides
-All Park and camping fees

The Cost Excludes
-Drinks alcoholic drinks, we suggest you bring a bottle of spirit to share for the evening sundowners
-Sleeping bags-can be hired locally
-Flashlight and personal toiletries
-Towels
-Tips and extras of personal nature

Other information…
We also do trekking in northern Kenya and around Lake Turkana, for example Mt Kulal and the Ndotos’ plus off course Mounts Kenya and Kilimanjaro. On many of these treks itineraries are varied and flexible. Equipment required by the client is minimal. Good walking boots/shoes. Wicking t-shirt and shorts. Long shirt/trousers, fleece and waterproofs, hat, sunscreen, toothbrush/toothpaste. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY SCENTED COSMETICS. We provide sleeping mat and tent, all food and cooking equipment (prepared in Nairobi then frozen for our trips) and of course, our guide. Park entrance fees apply where applicable. Porters are not provided.