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Day 1, Lake Baringo
From Nairobi we pause to view the spectacular Rift Valley from the top of an escarpment, dotted with its string of lakes, that is a great introduction to the natural beauty of the region. Camp next to freshwater Lake Baringo where there is the option of taking a boat trip to search for hippo and crocodile and view the abundant birdlife around the lake shore.

Day 2, Lake Bogoria/Lake Nakuru
From Baringo it's a short drive to Lake Bogoria, a shallow soda lake set amidst beautiful scenery. Like the other Kenyan soda lakes, it has no outlet and the intense evaporation leads to high levels of salt and minerals, which flamingos love and from a distance the surface of the water appears bright pink. Next to the lake are steaming hot springs and geysers, but don't be tempted to put your hands into the water if you are at all fond of your skin! Continue south to Lake Nakuru National Park, another shallow soda lake famous for its birdlife, and the park is also home to lion, many rhino and if you're very lucky you may spot a leopard in an Acacia tree. Overnight at a campsite.

Day 3 Maasai Mara:
We head south to Narok, Lunch enroute then proceed to Maasai Mara –game is viewed as we proceed to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 and 5, Masai Mara
From our campsite, we explore the mighty Masai Mara on game drives and there is plenty of opportunity to search for the Big 5. You'll soon see why the Mara has such an excellent reputation for diverse scenery and abundant wildlife. The park has the largest population of well-fed lion in Kenya, and some of the biggest crocs in Africa are found in the Mara River - all thanks to the constant supply of ready-made meals in the way of hundreds of thousands of grazing animals.

Day 6, Narok, and Nairobi
Morning game drive then return to the campsite for breakfast. We drive back through the Masai town of Narok and stop for some souvenir shopping, before continuing across the plains to Nairobi where the safari ends.

Affordable Kenya Family Vacations

Day 1: Nairobi
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer service representatives upon your arrival at JKIA Airport and dropped at your city hotel.

Day2: Nairobi-Sweetwater’s

Your home tonight will be at the exquisite Sweetwater’s Tented Camp in the secluded heart of the Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private ranch, the camp is a -Rhino heaven- which also supports a wide variety of other wildlife such as elephants, giraffes etc, it is only here that you can have a night game drive at extra cost. 25 of the 30 luxurious tents overlook the water hole and some are built on stilts to offer you a better view. This luxurious tented camp comes with en-suite facilities, a patio (verandah) and is set under a thatch roof. A visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary should not be missed and remember to pack your swimming gear because the camp has a swimming pool, table tennis, board games and satellite television. Meals and overnight at luxurious tented camp.

Day 3: Sweetwater’s - Samburu
After breakfast, we drive further north to Sarova Shaba Lodge. Its located high above the banks of the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River in the Shaba Game Reserve. The lodge beautifully incorporates the existing natural springs as one of its special features. The 1989 movie "Born Free", a true-life story of George and Joy Adamson was shot in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were shot at the lodge- making it a true African wildlife safari. An open-air restaurant over looking the river, swimming pool, curio shop, bars, and it's location at an oasis make it a perfect base from which to explore the Shaba Reserve, as well as its sister reserve - Buffalo Springs to the west.

Apart from being the only location in Kenya where you will find Gerenuk, the reserve is renowned for its unique collection of other species of animals, such as Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Cheetah, and Lions. After enjoying an afternoon Game (wildlife) viewing in the reserve filled with scenic beauty, we return for dinner and overnight at a lodge/campsite

Day 4: Samburu
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa's wild cats. From the game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and relax perhaps read a book/novel, sunbathe and go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading out again on your afternoon game drive. All meals & overnight at a lodge/campsite

Day 5: Samburu - Lake Nakuru
After an early breakfast drive south through Isiolo, crossing the northern most foothills of Mount Kenya, until we reach Nanyuki town. Heading west we make a brief stopover at Thomson Falls and then drive southward to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth which boasts any where between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope.

Lunch will be served at the lodge. An afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the main feature for the afternoon, dinner & overnight at a hotel.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, our safari will be destined for Lake Naivasha, the only freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. The lake is home to a large colony of hippos and it's also a Mecca for bird watchers and researchers since over 400 different species of birds have been recorded here.

The lakes location and wildlife makes it an ideal place for an afternoon boat ride. A visit to the liberating Crescent Island, which is completely undeveloped, wild and free, is one of the few places on earth where you can walk among herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, giraffe and dik diks. There are no predators and no fences so it will be quite a liberating and exciting feeling to walk among the wildlife an experience only possible in the African safari.

Lunch will be served at Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon enjoy an unforgettable and memorable boat ride. Later enjoy your dinner prepared from the freshest lakeside produce and ingredients. Dinner and overnight at a hotel

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara

Today our safari expedition will take us to the jewel of Kenya's parks, the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. This is Kenya's number one park and is always on every tourist’s Must see list. Full of life with various types of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown's the climax of every safari in Kenya. Apart from the big five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place in late July or August. Maasai Mara the true home of the African lion safari. Dinner & overnight at a lodge/campsite.

Day 8: Masai Mara
An early morning game drive before dawn, followed by breakfast, is the perfect start of another unforgettable and memorable day in Africa. In between the morning and afternoon game drives you can take time out to swim in the pool or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge and the natural flora and fauna surrounding it.All meals and overnight at a lodge/campsite

Day 9: Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast we drive back to Nairobi with pic nic lunch, arriving early afternoon.

9 Days Kenya Family Vacations

Day 1: Nairobi
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer service representatives upon your arrival at JKIA Airport and dropped at your city hotel.

Day2: Nairobi-Sweetwater’s
Your home tonight will be at the exquisite Sweetwater’s Tented Camp in the secluded heart of the Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private ranch, the camp is a -Rhino heaven- which also supports a wide variety of other wildlife such as elephants, giraffes etc, it is only here that you can have a night game drive at extra cost. 25 of the 30 luxurious tents overlook the water hole and some are built on stilts to offer you a better view. This luxurious tented camp comes with en-suite facilities, a patio (verandah) and is set under a thatch roof. A visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary should not be missed and remember to pack your swimming gear because the camp has a swimming pool, table tennis, board games and satellite television. Meals and overnight at luxurious tented camp.

Day 3: Sweetwater’s - Samburu
After breakfast, we drive further north to Sarova Shaba Lodge. Its located high above the banks of the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River in the Shaba Game Reserve. The lodge beautifully incorporates the existing natural springs as one of its special features. The 1989 movie "Born Free", a true-life story of George and Joy Adamson was shot in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were shot at the lodge- making it a true African wildlife safari. An open-air restaurant over looking the river, swimming pool, curio shop, bars, and it's location at an oasis make it a perfect base from which to explore the Shaba Reserve, as well as its sister reserve - Buffalo Springs to the west.
Apart from being the only location in Kenya where you will find Gerenuk, the reserve is renowned for its unique collection of other species of animals, such as Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Cheetah, and Lions. After enjoying an afternoon Game (wildlife) viewing in the reserve filled with scenic beauty, we return for dinner and overnight at a lodge/campsite

Day 4: Samburu
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa's wild cats. From the game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and relax perhaps read a book/novel, sunbathe and go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading out again on your afternoon game drive. All meals & overnight at a lodge/campsite

Day 5: Samburu - Lake Nakuru
After an early breakfast drive south through Isiolo, crossing the northern most foothills of Mount Kenya, until we reach Nanyuki town. Heading west we make a brief stopover at Thomson Falls and then drive southward to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth which boasts any where between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope.
Lunch will be served at the lodge. An afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the main feature for the afternoon, dinner & overnight at a hotel.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, our safari will be destined for Lake Naivasha, the only freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. The lake is home to a large colony of hippos and it's also a Mecca for bird watchers and researchers since over 400 different species of birds have been recorded here.
The lakes location and wildlife makes it an ideal place for an afternoon boat ride. A visit to the liberating Crescent Island, which is completely undeveloped, wild and free, is one of the few places on earth where you can walk among herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, giraffe and dik diks. There are no predators and no fences so it will be quite a liberating and exciting feeling to walk among the wildlife an experience only possible in the African safari.
Lunch will be served at Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon enjoy an unforgettable and memorable boat ride. Later enjoy your dinner prepared from the freshest lakeside produce and ingredients. Dinner and overnight at a hotel

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara
Today our safari expedition will take us to the jewel of Kenya's parks, the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. This is Kenya's number one park and is always on every tourist’s Must see list. Full of life with various types of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown's the climax of every safari in Kenya. Apart from the big five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place in late July or August. Maasai Mara the true home of the African lion safari. Dinner & overnight at a lodge/campsite.

Day 8: Masai Mara
An early morning game drive before dawn, followed by breakfast, is the perfect start of another unforgettable and memorable day in Africa. In between the morning and afternoon game drives you can take time out to swim in the pool or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge and the natural flora and fauna surrounding it. All meals and overnight at a lodge/campsite

Day 9: Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast we drive back to Nairobi with pic nic lunch, arriving early afternoon.

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