TOUR NAME: 12 DAYS, 11 NIGHTS KENYAN SAFARI
NATURE OF ESCAPE – Safari TOUR
Destinations: Nairobi, Aberdares, L. Bogoria, L. Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, Watamu
Duration: 12 Days
Escape Brief.
This 12-day safari offers an extraordinary journey through Kenya’s diverse landscapes, blending thrilling wildlife experiences with serene coastal relaxation. Begin with the captivating moorlands of Aberdare National Park, home to the rare mountain bongo antelope, and continue through the bird-rich Lake Bogoria and Lake Nakuru. Then, unwind on the picturesque shores of Lake Victoria before heading to the vibrant coastal city of Mombasa and the idyllic beaches of Watamu.
CHARGES:
- Tour Cost: From USD 3,430
Cost Include:
- Accommodation for 12 days and 11 nights.
- Full board meal plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Round-trip transport in a 4×4 pop-up roof Land Cruiser.
- Domestic flight tickets and airport transfers.
- Professional English-speaking guide.
- All Park entrance fees and excursions.
- Purified drinking water.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park
- Morning: Depart Nairobi for Aberdare National Park (5-hour drive).
- Afternoon: Arrive at Aberdare, check-in, and enjoy lunch.
- Evening: Game drive in Aberdare National Park, known for its waterfalls and peaks. Spot wildlife, including the critically endangered mountain bongo antelope.
Day 2: Exploring Aberdare National Park
- Morning: Visit various waterfalls within the park, including Karuru, Gura, and Chania Falls.
- Afternoon: Engage in optional activities like golf, tennis, or guided nature walks.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Aberdare to Lake Bogoria and Lake Nakuru
- Morning: Journey to Lake Bogoria (5-hour drive).
- Afternoon: Explore Lake Bogoria, known for its hot springs and over 135 bird species, including flamingoes. Participate in the unique activity of boiling eggs in the hot springs.
- Evening: Proceed to Nakuru for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Morning: Leisure time at the hotel.
- Afternoon: Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, followed by a sunset boat ride on the lake.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Nakuru to Takawiri Island, Lake Victoria
- Morning: Depart for Homabay and take a waterbus to Takawiri Island.
- Afternoon: Relax on the beach, enjoying the palm trees, turquoise waters, and white sands.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Takawiri Island
- All Day: Leisure Day with options for boat excursions or visits to local communities to learn about fishing.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Takawiri Island to Mombasa
- Morning: Transfer to Kisumu International Airport and fly to Mombasa.
- Afternoon: Enjoy leisure time at the beach.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Mombasa Excursions
- Morning: Visit Mombasa Mamba Village to see Big Daddy, one of the oldest crocodiles in the world, followed by a visit to Haller Park.
- Afternoon: Feed giraffes and witness the feeding of crocodiles at Haller Park.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Mombasa to Malindi
- Morning: Drive to Malindi, visiting Gede Ruins and Marafa’s Hell’s Kitchen.
- Evening: Enjoy a sunset dhow cruise at Mida Creek. Dinner and overnight stay afterwards.
Days 10-11: Watamu
- All Day: Relax and enjoy leisure time at the beach.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12: Watamu to Nairobi
- Morning: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi and international flight back home.