Idea African Adventures

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel
Day 2: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Overnight at Sweetwaters camp
Day 3:Aberdare National Park – Overnight at Treetops Lodge
Day 4: Lake Bogoria-Overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Overnight at Sawela Lodge
Day 7: Masai Mara Game reserve – Overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Overnight at Ilkeliani Camp
Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Overnight at Ilkeliani Camp
Day 10: Masai Mara – Nairobi Depart

Detailed Program

Day 1: Arrival- Jomokenyatta International Airport

Upon arrival at the Jomokenyatta International Airport you will be met and assisted by our professional driver guide for Transfer to Intercontinental Hotel in the heart of Nairobi City.

Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast}

Day 2: Nairobi-Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Today we travel to the exotic Sweetwaters Tented Camp in the secluded heart of Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino Reserve. Here, these magnificent wildlife are given sanctuary from those who would take their lives to sell their horns. Here too, the Jane Goodall Institute operates a remarkable Chimpanzee Sanctuary where we meet the primates face to- face. Our camp also overlooks one of the busiest waterholes in the area and offers elephant, giraffe and myriad plains game. This is Africa as Teddy Roosevelt saw it years ago when he led one of the first safaris to tour Africa in comfort and splendor. Our tents at Sweetwaters tented camp will remind us of this bygone era.

Meal Plan {Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Ol pejeta Conservancy-Aberdare National Park

Breakfast then depart for Aberdare National Park.Arrive for lunch at the treetops lodge. Here the night is spent watching different animals as they come to visit the floodlit waterholes and Salt licks. Elephants, Rhino, Buffalo, Giant Forest Hog, Leopard and many other species frequent the waterholes.
Overnight at The Treetops Lodge.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Aberdare National Park-Lake Bogoria

Breakfast then depart for Lake Bogoria. We arrive in time for lunch at our lodge by the lake. In the afternoon we explore the lake on a Game drive and a walk around the Lake. Every year,thousands of flamingoes gather around the lake to feed.The Park is home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch.Overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Lake Bogoria-Lake Nakuru National Park

Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. Game viewing is relatively easy: Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, Rothschild's Giraffe, Black and White Colobus Monkey, Eland, Steenbok, Impala, Chandler's Reedbuck and Dikdik, wildlife such as Rock hyrax and Klipspringer occupy the cliffs and escarpment.Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight..Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National -Lake Naivasha

Breakfast then depart for Lake Naivasha. We arrive in time for lunch at our lodge by the lake. Early afternoon, we take a boat ride. Alternatively, a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way to see wild animals while on foot. The Island is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck and giraffe. Or you may wish to lounge by the pool admiring the view of zebras, Giraffes and waterbuck just outside the fence.Overnight at Sawela Lodge.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7: Lake Naivasha-Masai Mara Game Reserve

Breakfast then Check out and drive via Narok town to Masai Mara National reserve, the land of the Masai tribe. The proud young Masai warrior-nomads with their plaited hair, red cloaks, and spears, challenge your curiosity. The 700-square-mile Game Reserve is the Africa of your dreams, complete with wild animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. Check in to your luxury camp; enjoy your lunch.. Afternoon game drive is planned. Perhaps the most exciting game drive of the year, Wildebeest gather in the thousands, excitement fills the air .Towards the river, the frontline wildebeest are fearful of crossing the crocodile infested Mara River, recorded as one of the most crocodile populated rivers in the Africa, but expectant of the fresh grazing pastures on the otherside. They will gather in the open clearings as they constantly try to get away from a big cat ambush. Sometimes it takes three or four days before one wildebeest will choose where to cross the river and create the charge. Hence we always recommend a 3 night stay in Masai Mara to all our guests during July-September.Return to your camp at sundown for Dinner and hot shower. Overnight at Ilkeliani Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 8-9:Masai Mara Game Reserve

Today there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). “Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You’ll ascend in the early morning, when winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape. After your incredible flight, it’s time to come back down to earth for breakfast. Rest of the day is focused on the wildebeest river crossing with hopes to provide the uninterrupted view of this iconic phenomenon. There is still a lot more to admire; lion pride lounge in the grass, elephants roam past the vehicle, and dozens of the Mara's species are found on the open plains. Return in the evening for dinner.Overnight at Ilkeliani Camp

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 10: Masai Mara Game Reserve-Nairobi-Departure

An early morning Breakfast at the Camp. Checkout and conduct a game drive en-route to Nairobi by road.Drop off at Jomokenyatta International Airport for departure flight home.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

• Transport in 4X4 Safari Landcruiser or Van
• Multi-lingual professional driver guide.
• Fullboard accomodation; 3 meals a day.
• 2 Bottles of mineral water per day.
• All park entry fee.
• Extensive game drives in the parks.
• Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha.

EXCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

• Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, laundry, beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines and Soft drinks during meals or extra meals not indicated in the itinerary.
• Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is USD500), Nature walks, Night Game drives,Sundowners, bush dinner and breakfast.
• Gratuity for your professional driver guide
• Cost of obtaining passport and visas
• International Tickets.