A brief Introduction to Kenya
The present-day country of Kenya, like many other African nations, grew out of 19th and 20th century European colonialism. In 1895, the British government established the East African Protectorate and opened Kenya’s fertile highlands to white settlers. Kenya became an official British colony in 1920, but Africans participation in their own government began in 1944. The country was granted independence from the United Kingdom on December 12, 1963 (This day is celebrated annually as a national holiday) with The late President Jomo Kenyatta (died 1978) as the First Leader. Retired President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi picked up the Reigns of Power and led the country until 2001. 1991 Kenya became a multiparty State and the first multi-party elections were held. In 2001 Moi handed over power to the Current President Emilio Mwai Kibaki.
Kenya, a country of scenic beauty, lies on the eastern coastline of Africa covering an area of 600,000 square Kilometers. The Indian Ocean borders it on the east, providing a welcoming beach-front and whispering palm trees. Tanzania is on the south; Uganda on the west; Ethiopia to the north; with Somalia lying on the northeast. L. Victoria, the second largest lake in the world is found on the extreme west and is shared by Uganda and Tanzania.
The Equator cuts through the country from east to west allowing almost equal hours of day and night, while the Great Rift Valley running north to south gives it its varied terrain of mountains, hills, ranges, escarpment and rolling plains, interspersed with rivers, lakes, streams and cascading falls. Kenya’s main tourist attraction and economy earner, its wildlife, is housed in these forest covered lands defined by the various game parks and reserves.
Kenya’s geographical position contributes the climate of two rainy seasons; the short rains from October to November, while the long rains are from April/May all through to July. In these months the country experiences low to moderate temperatures specially the highlands that are quite cold. The Western region, around the lake creates a climate of its own, while coastal areas have moderate temperatures to high temperatures. Northern Kenya usually undergoes periods of none to minimal rainfall. Nairobi, Kenya’s capital is a cosmopolitan city where various races of people live, work and socialize together. It lies to the South of the equator and east of the Rift Valley.
English and Swahili are the national languages of the country, a homeland for a large number of indigenous tribes, and people from all corners of the world. Kenya, a country made up of warm, welcoming people and its magnificent tapestry of landscapes make a visit delightfully rewarding and memorable.
Kenya’s major towns and cities
Nairobi City
Mombasa City
Malindi and Watamu
Lamu Town
Kisumu CIty
Nakuru Town
Nanyuki Town
| 6 days Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo west safari | ||||||
Read about the National Parks to be visited while on this safari:
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Day 1: Mombasa-Nairobi-Lake Nakuru Pick up from your Coastal hotel and transfer to Moi International airport, Mombasa for your flight to Nairobi. On arrival, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Morning game drive will take you to the lakeside. See thousands of resident flamingoes and many different species of fresh water birds. Lunch at the Lake Nakuru Safari Lodge. Afternoon game drive at the Park. Spot the white rhinos, black rhinos, lesser and greater Kudu, waterbucks, lions, elephants, leopards and many different animal species. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Nakuru Safari Lodge. Day 2. Lake Nakuru-Masai MaraEarly morning breakfast and then drive to Masai Mara across the great Rift Valley. Beautiful sceneries along the way. Game en route to the Mara Serena Safari Lodge for Lunch. After lunch relax for 2 Hrs. Evening game drive at 1600Hrs. Spot hundreds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, lions, rhinos and many more. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Day 3: Masai Mara Spend a whole day in Masai Mara with a lunch break at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Day 5: Amboseli-Tsavo West Early morning game drive before breakfast. Breakfast at 0800Hrs. Thereafter leave Amboseli and drive to Tsavo West national park. Game viewing en-route to Kilaguni Serena Lodge for lunch as well as check in. Visit the Mzima springs (a spring from Mt. Kilimanjaro) and see fresh water fish, crocodiles, hippos, birds and many more. Dinner and overnight at the Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. Day 6: Tsavo West-Mombasa Early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast, visit the Rhino sanctuary. Afterwards, leave Tsavo West and drive back to your Coastal hotel. | ||||||
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| Note: Upon your confirmation of safari booking, we shall pick you from your hotel to our offices when you arrive in Kenya for documentation purposes. We shall also pick you from your hotel of residence to the national park(s) and drop you once you complete your safari | ||||||
7 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu safari
Accommodation in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu Reserve
Read about the National Parks to be visited while on this safari:
Samburu Game Reserve
Day 1:Nairobi – Maasai Mara
Pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi / Airport and drive to Masai Mara with a stop-over at the edge of the escarpment to marvel at the fall of the great rift valley; a geological phenomena emanating from the Red Sea to Mozambique in south Africa. Arrive Masai Mara in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight in a lodge or Luxury camp.
Day 2 Maasai Mara
Whole day spent at the Masai Mara with game drives. Explore the vast tree studded reserve in search of lions, elephants, Giraffe, cheetah, buffalo, Antelopes, Zebra etc. Wildlife in the Masai Mara is found in prolific numbers and the game reserve has highest wildlife concentration per square kilometer.
Day 3.Maasai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in this game reserve famous for annual wildebeests migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania in the month of july to the Mara. Optional visits to a Masai manyatta (village can be arranged as can be game walks with resident Maasai Morans at an extra cost. All meals and overnight in a lodge or luxury camp.
Day 4 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Depart Masai Mara for the lake Nakuru national park to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive around the lake and into the national park.The lake nakuru hosts the world’s largest concentration of flamingoes which canopy the edge of these alkaline Rift valley lake. Pelicans and other bird species are abundant and the adjacent national park hosts lions,giraffe,warthog,leopard etc.There is a Rhino sanctuary in this park so Rhino sighting is almost gurranteed.All meals and overnight in a lodge.
Day 5 Lake Nakuru – Samburu
Depart Nakuru after breakfast. Proceed to Samburu game reserve on the fringes of the semi-arid northern frontier district of Kenya. Picnic lunch will be hosted at the Thomson falls. The scenic Nakuru – Nyahururu road passes through the hub of Kenya’s food basket and an insight of the living situation of the local population is visible. Arrive samburu in the late afternoon .Game viewing enroute to your lodge for check-in ,dinner and overnight in a lodge or luxury camp.
Day 6.Samburu Game Reserve
Whole day spent in Samburu game reserve. The arid conditions have provided habitat for distinct animal survival peculiarities. We find the reticulated Giraffe ,the Grevy’s zebra, the Generuk,Somali ostrich, lion, elephants, cheetah, buffalo and crocodiles at the Ewaso Nyiro river which is the lifeline of the Samburu game reserve. Other species of game are also found. All meal and overnight in the same lodge or luxury camp.
Day 7 Samburu via Mt. Kenya –Nairobi
Early morning game drive and later to the lodge for breakfast. An optional game drive before the return journey to Nairobi with lunch scheduled at the base of mt. Kenya. After lunch take a leisurely drive admiring tea, coffee, sisal and pineapple plantations to arrive Nairobi in the early evening. Drop-off at your resident hotel or airport.
| Price will include: |  Transport by a safari van Game drives Park entry fees Accommodation on Full Board Basis Mineral water |
| Exclude: | Soft & alcoholic drinks Masai village tour costs Things of personal nature Tips and other gratitude |
Note: Upon your confirmation of safari booking, we shall pick you from your hotel to our offices when you arrive in Kenya for documentation purposes. We shall also pick you from your hotel of residence to the national park(s) and drop you once you complete your safari
11 Days Kenya Explorer Safari
Accommodation in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo East and West, Amboseli, Samburu Reserve
Mount Kenya and the Aberdares
Read about the National Parks to be visited while on this safari:
Amboseli National Park
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo West National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park
Samburu Game Reserve
Lake Baringo National Park
Lake Bogoria National Park
Mount Kenya and the Aberdares
Nyahururu Thompson’s Falls – where you will stop to admire the waterfall |
You will also make a stop at the Equator point to take photos |
On your way to lake Nakuru you will stop at a viewing point to marvel at the Great Rift Valley |
Hippos in the Mara river – one of the attractions you will visit will on safari to Maasai Mara |
Luxury tented camp – a possible accommodation while on this 11 Days Kenya Explorer Safari |
Day 1: Mombasa-Nairobi-Mt. Kenya
We will pick you from your Hotel and drive to Moi international airport for your flight to Nairobi. Pick up from the airport and drive to Mt. Kenya to start your guided walk around the mountain. Lunch at Serena Mountain Lodge around 1230 Hrs then continue with your scenic view. Dinner and overnight at the Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge.
Day 2: Mt. Kenya-Samburu
Early morning breakfast and then leave Mt. Kenya for Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at the Samburu Serena Hotel for lunch. Here you will be able to see the rare Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra, cheetahs, Crocodiles and many other animals living in this semi arid area. Evening game drive at 1600Hrs. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Serena.
Day 3: Samburu
Today you spend the whole day in this semi arid yet so beautiful land. Sample out the Samburu culture. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Serena.
Day 4: Samburu-Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, leave Samburu for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving at the campsite in time for Lunch. After lunch visit this famous lake for it’s thousands of flamingoes. Game drive in the lake-side park and spot the white rhinos, black rhinos, greater kudu, lesser kudu, leopards, cheetahs , elephants among other big and small wild game. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru-Maasai Mara
Early morning breakfast and then have your morning game drive as you leave this park for Maasai Mara. Drive across the great rift valley and arrive at the Mara campsite in time for lunch as well as check in. Evening game drive will start at 1600Hrs. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Safari lodge.
Day 6: Maasai Mara
Spend a whole day in this jewel Park of Kenya. See the Big Five Animals of Africa among other big wild game. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Maasai Mara-Nairobi
Early morning breakfast, after breakfast, have your morning game drive as you leave Maasai Mara for Nairobi. You will arrive at the Nairobi city Hotel in time for lunch. After lunch, you will have an opportunity to walk around the City or just relax at your hotel. Dinner and overnight at a Nairobi city hotel.
Day 8: Nairobi-Amboseli
Early morning breakfast and then leave the city to the Amboseli National Park. Morning game drive will start immediately at 1000Hrs which will take you up to Lunch hour at the Amboseli Serena Lodge.After lunch, visit the Maasai village and sample out their culture. Evening game drive at 1600 Hrs. You may request for a night game drive until 2000Hrs. Dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Day 9: Amboseli-Tsavo West
Early game drive. Drive back to the lodge for your breakfast. After breakfast, leave Amboseli for Tsavo West. Game en route to the campsite for lunch. After lunch, visit the famous Mzima springs and the Rhino sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at the Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 10: Tsavo West-Tsavo East
Early morning breakfast and then leave Tsavo West for Tsavo East. Enter through Manyani gate. Game en route to Voi Safari Lodge for lunch. After lunch lunch, relax at the swimming pool overlooking the vast Tsavo plains. See the wild animals as they come to quench their thirst at the nearby waterhole. Evening game drive at 1600Hrs. Dinner and overnight at the Voi Safari Lodge.
Day 11: Tsavo East-Mombasa
Early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast, leave slowly for Mombasa through this vast plains as you spot the animals. Arrive in your Mombasa hotel in
| Price will include: | Transport by a safari van Game drives Park entry fees Accommodation on Full Board Basis Mineral water |
| Exclude: | Soft & alcoholic drinks Masai village tour costs Things of personal nature Tips and other gratitude |
Note: Upon your confirmation of safari booking, we shall pick you from your hotel to our offices when you arrive in Kenya for documentation purposes. We shall also pick you from your hotel of residence to the national park(s) and drop you once you complete your safari