Kenya - Overview

Kenya is a country of classical contrasts and dramatic extremes. Alpine snows and deserts, colourful tribal cultures and metropolis of Nairobi, open plains and forests, coral reefs and freshwater lakes. Here are the best places to visit in Kenya – Nairobi National park, Malindi, Mount Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Hell’s gate National Park, Lamu Island, Tsavo National Park, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve and more to visit.

Itineraries

DAY 01 – Arrive at Nairobi | Orientation city tour of Nairobi

Today, embark on your exciting tour of Kenya. On arrival at Nairobi Airport, you will be greeted by your friendly Glorious Journey tour manager / local representative outside the baggage hall. Later, proceed on an Orientation city tour of Nairobi, after which you will be transferred to your conveniently located hotel (Standard Check-in time is 1400hrs). This evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

DAY 02 – Aberdare National Park

After an American breakfast, depart for Aberdare National Park. Located in the heart of the National Park, in the calm waters; The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Modelled after Noah's Ark, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.



DAY 03 - Sweet waters Tented Camp

After an American breakfast, depart for Sweet Waters. You will be briefed about your safari. You would cross and stop at the Equator. Now drive to Sweet waters Game Sanctuary arriving in time for lunch at Sweet waters Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweet waters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Afternoon game drives - cum - visit to the rescued chimpanzees’- and black rhino’s sanctuaries. The beautiful Sweet waters Tented Camp lies in the heart of this privately owned 24,000 acre ranch with magnificent views across the wildlife- studded plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. Host to all the members of the ‘Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), the conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any Kenyan national park and is At the forefront of the Kenyan conservancy programme, the conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, hosts the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.

DAY 04 – Lake Naivasha

After an American breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland next to Nakuru town. You can get a chance to view the rare White Rhino. Later enjoy a scenic boat ride at Lake Naivasha, where you can view and photograph the Hippos. Arrive back to the Lodge in time for lunch. You can also get a chance to get a close view of the pink flamingos and a variety of other water birds. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at the lodge.

DAY 05 - World-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve!

After an American breakfast check out and proceed to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. En route enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at your lodge in time for Indian lunch and check in at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at your lodge.

DAY 06 - full day of game-viewing!

Early morning, (before sunrise) you set out on an exciting game-drive to view the teeming wildlife savouring their morning kill. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Enjoy an American breakfast, after the game drive. After a sumptuous Indian lunch at your lodge, proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous ‘Big 5’. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at your lodge.

DAY 07 - Depart Nairobi Airport

Time to say good–bye to the animals. Return home with wonderful memories.