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Cheetah Safari: A Kenyan Wildlife Tapestry Imagine a journey that weaves together the most vibrant threads of Kenya’s wild soul. Your adventure begins in the cool, highland greenery of the Aberdares, a perfect gentle introduction to Africa. From there, we’ll take you north to the rugged, sun-drenched plains of Samburu. This is a land of dramatic beauty, where the Ewaso Nyiro River sustains a cast of unique characters you won’t find anywhere else. Your home here is the deluxe Ashnil Samburu Camp, a tranquil oasis under a canopy of doum palms, where the sounds of the river and the wild are your constant companions.
Next, we descend into the magnificent Great Rift Valley, where a different kind of magic awaits. The lakes here—Naivasha and Nakuru—are often adorned with a shimmering, moving pink blanket of thousands of flamingos, a sight that truly has to be seen to be believed. At Lake Nakuru National Park, you’ll also have the profound privilege of seeking out the protected and endangered black rhino.
Finally, we arrive at the crown jewel of African safaris: the Masai Mara. This is a land of endless, rolling plains, teeming with life. Here, vast herds of game are shadowed by the Mara’s famous, powerful big cats. Your front-row seat to this incredible display is the luxurious Ashnil Mara Camp, perfectly positioned for exceptional game viewing and an ideal base to witness the drama of the annual Great Migration.
This isn’t just an itinerary; it’s your story of Africa waiting to be written.
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
On arrival transfer to the Somak Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up and store any additional luggage before departing for the Aberdares (180 km - approximately 4 hours). Arrive in time for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing, or on a nature walk with the resident naturalist (weather permitting). Overnight: Outspan Hotel.
Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve (190 km - approximately 4 hours). Lunch before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah which is traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, whilst the park is home to a host of animals including several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffes and long-necked gerenuks. Overnight: Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Drive to Mountain Lodge on the slopes of Mount Kenya in time for lunch (240 km - approximately 4 hours). Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge, or join a nature walk led by a local guide (payable locally and weather permitting). Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge.
After breakfast, descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue to Lake Nakuru Lodge (240 km - approximately 4 hours). Lunch. Afternoon game drive in the national park. Drive to Lake Naivasha (80 km - approximately 1 hour). Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320 km - approximately 5.5 hours). Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp.
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Alternatively, take an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra). After lunch, relax before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp. (b,l,d)
After breakfast, return to Nairobi by road (300 km - 5 hours)
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