Best of Kenya 2019

Day 3 (Saturday) - Shaba National Reserve

After breakfast you will be taken back to The Aberdare Country Club to reconnect with your driver guide. Drive north to the rugged Shaba National Reserve, where Joy and George Adamson raised Elsa the lion cub.

Arrive in time for lunch at the luxurious Sarova Shaba Lodge, with chalet style rooms overlooking the Uaso Nyiro River. Natural spring water has been harnessed to ribbon its way around the property creating a beautiful landscape. Coupled with the large free-form swimming pool that flows around the lush gardens and tall trees, this refreshing water lends an almost magical feel to this natural oasis.

Sarova Shaba Pool

Sarova Shaba Lodge is in Samburu/Shaba National Reserve, Eastern Kenya. Sarova Shaba Lodge décor is thatched roof, stone and timber, tastefully combining local materials and architectural style. Each room has en-suite facilities, mosquito netting and fans. The open-air restaurant overlooks the pool, river and lodge grounds.

Spend the afternoon discovering the unique species found in this area including the reticulated giraffe, rare Beisa Oryx, gerenuk and Grevy’s zebra.

Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)

Day 4 (Sunday) - Shaba National Reserve

On morning and afternoon game drives photographic opportunities abound as you seek out elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, plains game and more. The river forest attracts a wide variety of birds too.

At Tulia mini spa you can relax and unwind as you enjoy a great massage while listening to the trickling natural streams and the wild sounds of the African jungle. Or get adventurous and have the massage in the wild.

Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)

Day 5 (Monday) - Lake Nakuru

Drive south to Lake Nakuru coloured a shimmering pink from the over one million flamingos making this their home. Arrive in time for lunch at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, set in beautiful grounds with panoramic views of the lake and park. The lodge is a natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds amongst the 400 species that inhabit the Park.

Later venture out on safari. In addition to the flamingoes there are hundreds of species of other birds. In this rhino sanctuary sightings of both black and white rhino are almost guaranteed and you have a good chance of spotting a leopard.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge - Standard Room (B, L, D)

Day 6 (Tuesday) - Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast enjoy a scenic drive to Sarova Mara Game Camp, a perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the Maasai Mara.

Tents are large and comfortable, tastefully furnished with double and twin beds, wardrobes, writing desk and safari chairs. En-suite bathrooms and fully stocked mini-bars blend tasteful comfort with the beautiful nature that makes the Mara.

After lunch get the cameras ready and enjoy a thrilling afternoon game-viewing drive in this photographer’s paradise. The Mara is noted for its superb black-maned male lions. You may see lots of elephants and if you're lucky leopard, cheetah and rhino as well as hippo, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and many others.

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp - Standard Tent (B, L, D)

Day 7 (Wednesday) - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Morning and afternoon safaris in Africa's richest wildlife viewing arena will take you in search of spectacular wildlife. In between game drives, relax at the camp or indulge in a spa treatment. You may opt to visit the local Maasai Village or rise early for an exhilarating hot-air balloon ride gliding silently over the Maasai plains.

Wildebeest Migration

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp - Standard Tent (B, L, D)

Day 8 (Thursday) - Maasai Mara National Reserve/Depart

After breakfast bid farewell to the Maasai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Transfer to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight. (B)