7 DAYS KENYA SAFARI - SHABA GAME RESERVE, LAKE NAKURU, MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
stay in Sarova Safari Lodges

Days of departure: Monday & Thursday

Using the luxury and well recognized Sarova Lodges, this safari has a consistently comfortable standard of accommodation, including stylish tents in Masai Mara Game Reserve. With lodges located in excellent spots ad thus with high chances of spotting big cats and other game, wildlife-viewing is consistently good. En route, guests enjoy fine outdoor meals and sundowners.

Day 1 Nairobi
Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to The Sarova Stanley hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at The Sarova Stanley hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

The Sarova Stanley Hotel
Situated in the city Center, it was at this location where the travellers, including Earnest Hemingway, gathered for a drink at the legendary Thorn Tree Café before or after a long safari in the African bush. A message board on the acacia tree is used by travellers to make contact with fellow travellers. The 220 room hotel has been refurbished to a international standard and still retains the original Victorian charm.

Day 2 Nairobi - Shaba Game Reserve
Heading north after an early breakfast, you'll pass near Thika and continue north through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee plantations. After Nanyuki town, you'll continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it's a fairly short hop to Shaba, arrival at the lodge in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive in search for big cats and other animals; arriving back at the lodge as the sunsets.
Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge on a full board basis.

Sarova Shaba Lodge
Shaba Game Reserve was made famous by the late Joy Adamson and her lioness Elsa and is often referred to as ‘Born Free Country’. Located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Sarova Shaba offers a luxury rarely found in a large African bush lodge. There are 80 chalet rooms, or for those looking for a little extra luxury, 4 junior suites and one lovely honeymoon suite. This place is bird-watchers paradise. There is also a large pool to enjoy, crocodile feeding and evening entertainment is provided by local tribal Samburu dancers.

Day 3 Shaba Game Reserve
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Then for the remainder of the morning, one is able to relax by the pool or terrace, overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another drive in search of wildlife returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 4 Shaba Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru
Leaving Shaba behind, you'll travel south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until you get to the town of Nanyuki. Now travel in a southerly direction to Lake Nakuru. The lake is often colored by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Once in the park, there will be a game drive en route to the safari lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the always beautiful sun sets.
Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge on a full board basis.

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Overlooking one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles, Lake Nakuru and its surrounding national park, the lodge is set high on a plateau and offers panoramic views of the shimmering magical lake in the distance. Here, what feels like millions of flamingos, pelicans and marabou storks always gather and the landscape seems to blossom as natural foliage and a variety of wild flower continually blooms. There are only 65 modern en suite bedrooms here, and meals are truly excellent and served by the pool or under a forest of towering acacia trees.

Day 5 Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve
After an early morning breakfast leave the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru behind and head for Njoro town, where you begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment. Then, heading due south,towards Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara. You'll travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.

Sarova Mara Game Camp
This safari Camp is located inside the eastern section of the Masai Mara and hidden in a wonderful little forested valley away from sight of other Mara visitors. The 75 tents are luxurious with a permanent roof and floor, zip-up fronts, attached bathroom, running hot water supply and electricity. Wooden walkways link the tents and lawns with the main dining areas, and are built over wide splendid lily ponds. Bird life is abundant, with kingfishers a specialty.

Day 6 Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight stay at Sarova Mara Game Camp on a full board basis.

Day 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi
After breakfast you will depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading up the rift escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners during World War II. Then you will arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital around mid day and be dropped off at the airport of a Nairobi city Center hotel.

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safari tour reference code: PT10501

**Cancellations and refunds terms for this safari tour:
1. Before 65 days of safari departure, a fee of £50.00 per person is charged as a handling fee to cover the cost of processing the booking and subsequent cancellation.
2. Between 64 days and 38 days of safari departure: A rate of 20% of the value of booking is applicable. This applies for all services cancelled or reduced in number, from noon on the first day of their commencement.
3. Between 37 days and 20 days of safari departure: A rate of 50% of the value of booking is applicable. This applies for all services cancelled or reduced in number, from noon on the first day of their commencement.
4. In the case of cancellation within 19 days from noon on the day the safari services commence or in the case of a no-show: 100% of the value of the booking is applicable.

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